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Tax Freedom Day comes earlier this year: Fraser Institute

Tax Freedom Day comes earlier this year: Fraser Institute

Today (June 7) is Tax Freedom Day—the day Canadian families have made enough money to pay all their tax bills for the year as levied by all levels of government—according to a Fraser Institute report released this morning.
ICBC slips out bad news balance sheet

ICBC slips out bad news balance sheet

Crown auto insurer’s net income plummets in face of higher claims, cyber security threats, shifting demographics
Payroll earnings rise in March as EI counts fall

Payroll earnings rise in March as EI counts fall

Payroll counts and weekly earnings estimates for March remained aligned with our outlook for another year of solid growth for B.C.’s economy. Paid employment counts in B.C. jumped 0.
Office design aimed at increased law firm collaboration

Office design aimed at increased law firm collaboration

Lighting and communal space design new to the Canadian legal industry
Patenting diagnostics in Canada becoming more complex

Patenting diagnostics in Canada becoming more complex

Increased challenges in patenting diagnostic methods for companies in Canada could stifle innovation and investment in the sector.
Insider trading: June 7, 2016

Insider trading: June 7, 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 June 1, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawyers turn to hot sectors to survive mining slump

Lawyers turn to hot sectors to survive mining slump

Rise in medical marijuana use, aboriginal business among sources of new work
Successful franchise entrepreneurs share expansion lessons

Successful franchise entrepreneurs share expansion lessons

Franchising veterans Brian Scudamore and Gary Charlwood are each building their fourth franchise brand
BC Liberals’ disability double-dealing is disappointing

BC Liberals’ disability double-dealing is disappointing

In politics, there is a time to admit a mistake before it is too costly. Then there is a time when it is just too late.
Major West Vancouver real estate company in Panama Papers

Major West Vancouver real estate company in Panama Papers

Larco Investments’ holdings include Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Park Royal Shopping Centre and Burnaby’s Bridge Studios