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Surrey applauds news that Newton slots will go

Surrey applauds news that Newton slots will go

BC Lottery Corp. shelves plans to convert bingo hall into community gambling centre
Russian conflict raises B.C. business concerns

Russian conflict raises B.C. business concerns

Local resource company connections could be at risk if Crimean situation deteriorates
British Columbians to pay more for hydro, ferries, starting April 1

British Columbians to pay more for hydro, ferries, starting April 1

April 1st marks the date residents of British Columbia will start paying more for both hydro and ferry tickets.
Multi-family drop stalls February housing starts

Multi-family drop stalls February housing starts

The provincial decline was led by Metro Vancouver, where starts fell nearly 22% on fewer multi-family units

Insider trading

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 March 26. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C. government senior managers get 3% pay hike worth $14 million per year

B.C. government senior managers get 3% pay hike worth $14 million per year

Senior managers in the provincial government have been quietly given a 3% pay hike.
Vision Vancouver said no conflict of interest in Oakridge decision in response to Cedar petition

Vision Vancouver said no conflict of interest in Oakridge decision in response to Cedar petition

Mayor Gregor Robertson and his seven Vision Vancouver city councillors call a British Columbia Supreme Court petition aimed at removing them from office before the November 15 civic election “reprehensible and deserving of rebuke.”
French, U.K. officials outline B.C. business connections, opportunities

French, U.K. officials outline B.C. business connections, opportunities

Energy, innovation among areas of common business interest, Globe attendees say
Multibillion-dollar class-action lawsuit against credit card fees approved by B.C. Supreme Court

Multibillion-dollar class-action lawsuit against credit card fees approved by B.C. Supreme Court

A multibillion-dollar class-action lawsuit against fees that credit card companies charge to merchants has been given the go-ahead by B.C.'s Supreme Court.
B.C. government sells Willingdon lands to two First Nations groups

B.C. government sells Willingdon lands to two First Nations groups

The province is selling off another pair of surplus properties, including a massive swath of land at Willingdon Avenue and Canada Way in Burnaby.