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Increase in wholesale sales could indicate strengthening GDP: analyst

Increase in wholesale sales could indicate strengthening GDP: analyst

Wholesale sales beat analysts’ expectations in June, increasing...
Harper promises to continue cutting small business red tape

Harper promises to continue cutting small business red tape

As Canada's federal election campaign continues, Stephen Harper has promised to continue cutting "red tape" for small business.
Traders are betting on NDP to win federal election: UBC Predictions Market

Traders are betting on NDP to win federal election: UBC Predictions Market

Canadian traders are putting their money on the NDP squeaking out a victory in...

Peer to peer: Big banks are just part of the financial landscape

I’m happy with my bank. Why should I consider fintechs to provide services for my business?
SFU prof questions new Fraser Institute Human Freedom Index report

SFU prof questions new Fraser Institute Human Freedom Index report

An internationally renowned Simon Fraser University professor who is also a member of the Canadian Advisory Council on National Security questions the validity of a recently released Human Freedom Index report.
Surrey business break-ins fall by 7% despite spike in crime rate

Surrey business break-ins fall by 7% despite spike in crime rate

Numbers are down in Surrey but continue to rise in Vancouver
Insider trading, August 18, 2015

Insider trading, August 18, 2015

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending August 12. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Canadian investors outpace foreigners by $100m in June: Statistics Canada

Canadian investors outpace foreigners by $100m in June: Statistics Canada

Canadian investors are outpacing their foreign counterparts when it comes to the acquisition of securities, according to data released Monday (August 17) from Statistics Canada.
Law Society suspends lawyer known for aboriginal win at Supreme Court

Law Society suspends lawyer known for aboriginal win at Supreme Court

Jack Woodward's Victoria-based firm helped the Tsilhqot'in win aboriginal title over land
Million dollar bungalows, hasty exits and sweetening cola's image

Million dollar bungalows, hasty exits and sweetening cola's image

Reporter Nelson Bennett on the news that caught his eye this week