Economy, Law & Politics

We are less than a week away from Christmas, but British Columbians are feeling apprehensive about opening up their wallets in what is normally the busiest shopping season of the year. The Conference Board of Canada’s consumer confidence index for B.

Risks in the Canadian financial system remain similar to those found six months ago, according to the Bank of Canada’s financial system review released December 15, with two key concerns for Canadian households remaining at the forefront.

Canadian service industries are set to see a global trade boost over the next several years, and companies would be wise to look into opportunities in these sectors, according to an HSBC report released December 14.

Volkmar Guido Hable gets securities trading ban over Samaranta Mining scheme

For every dollar of disposable income, households across the country held $1.67 in debt in 2016’s third quarter, according to Statistics Canada data released December 14. Canadian household debt ratios increased to 166.

Vancouverites have the healthiest lifestyles in the country, according to a Conference Board of Canada study released December 13, and score well when it comes to physical activity, body weight and habits such as smoking and drinking.

Vancouver company pushes factory to consumer efficiencies to gain market foothold

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 December 8, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Naheed Nenshi on pipelines, power, corporate HQs and ports

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