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B.C. growth ‘decelerating’ even as Canada cranks out 67,000 jobs in September

B.C. growth ‘decelerating’ even as Canada cranks out 67,000 jobs in September

The national economy cranked out 67,000 jobs between August and September, while month-to-month growth in B.C. remained stagnant.
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Court allows Eritrean mine workers to sue Nevsun (Updated)

Court allows Eritrean mine workers to sue Nevsun (Updated)

Precedent setting ruling allows Eritreans to bring civil action against Nevsun Resources
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B.C. expected to lead country in economic growth in 2017: BMO

B.C. expected to lead country in economic growth in 2017: BMO

British Columbia is set to take top spot among the Canadian provinces for economic growth both this year and next, according to a BMO Financial Group report released October 6. The province’s economy will grow by 3.
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Vancouverite wins national angel-of-year award

Vancouverite wins national angel-of-year award

Canadian angel organization hosts first-ever national summit in Vancouver
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Comparing post-secondary executive pay at top B.C. schools

Comparing post-secondary executive pay at top B.C. schools

Does executive compensation reflect enrolment size?
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Province’s retail rebounds in July

Province’s retail rebounds in July

Retail sales growth in B.C. picked up again in July to outpace its provincial peers and regain traction following a two-month lull. Total dollar-volume retail sales climbed 0.9% from June to a seasonally adjusted $6.
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Auditor General says better monitoring needed for government IT spending

Auditor General says better monitoring needed for government IT spending

Eight major projects worth $2.27 billion
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Lax Canadian regulations sheltering corporate shell games

Lax Canadian regulations sheltering corporate shell games

Frauds thrive amidst legal loopholes, regulatory patchwork and lack of law enforcement
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U.S. Treasury Department’s pursuit of Vancouver company rattles local fintech sector

U.S. Treasury Department’s pursuit of Vancouver company rattles local fintech sector

PacNet case underscores wider concerns for Canada’s financial sector
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Insider trading: October 4, 2016

Insider trading: October 4, 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 September 28, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
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