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B.C. manufacturing ramps up shipments

B.C. manufacturing ramps up shipments

August was a stellar month for B.C. manufacturing momentum. Following a 2.4% increase in July, shipments jumped again in August by 2.1% to push sales to a seasonally adjusted $3.89 billion. Year-over-year shipments rose 8.1% from a year ago. B.C.
Missed revenue opportunities and too much politics, say reports on VSB

Missed revenue opportunities and too much politics, say reports on VSB

Dispute over mall and oil company grants part of rift between BC Liberals and Vision Vancouver
Done deal: Canada, EU sign CETA

Done deal: Canada, EU sign CETA

CETA calculated to be worth $12 billion annually to Canada

Infographic: Payday loans

Why are more and more Canadians turning to payday loans? Who uses them? This infographic breaks down some of the facts.
Former Union Securities broker Henry Sojka fined $120,000

Former Union Securities broker Henry Sojka fined $120,000

Regulator found he failed to use due diligence, used discretionary trading without authorization and failed to attend hearings
More than 50 marijuana shops flouting city’s business licence scheme

More than 50 marijuana shops flouting city’s business licence scheme

City has issued 854 tickets to pot shop operators
Weak business investments, exports dampening Canadian economy: Conference Board

Weak business investments, exports dampening Canadian economy: Conference Board

Economic growth in Canada has been weak in 2016 and will pick up slightly next year but will remain below potential because of low business investment and weak export growth, the Conference Board announced October 27.
Profile of Michael Welsh, president, Canadian Bar Association, B.C. branch

Profile of Michael Welsh, president, Canadian Bar Association, B.C. branch

Okanagan roots run deep for Bar Association boss
BC Liberal fundraising challenged in court

BC Liberal fundraising challenged in court

Democracy Watch seeks new investigation of Premier Christy Clark
Insider trading: October 25, 2016

Insider trading: October 25, 2016

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended October 19, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.