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Finnish court fines Vancouver’s Mawson Resources for harming nature conservation

Finnish court fines Vancouver’s Mawson Resources for harming nature conservation

A district court in Finland has fined Vancouver-based miner Mawson Resources (TSX:MAW) €5,000 (C$7,000) following damage to a nature conservation more than three years ago.
No more food waste in Metro Vancouver landfills in 2015

No more food waste in Metro Vancouver landfills in 2015

As New Year’s Eve party hosts awake in 2015 and prepare to clear out the mess from the night before, they’ll have to one essential resolution to contend with — no more food waste in the garbage.
Business confidence drops in B.C., but still highest in Canada: CFIB

Business confidence drops in B.C., but still highest in Canada: CFIB

Although business confidence dropped in B.C. between November and December, the West Coast province still boasts the highest rating throughout Canada.
Boomers more preoccupied with paying down debt instead of saving for retirement: CIBC

Boomers more preoccupied with paying down debt instead of saving for retirement: CIBC

Paying off debt growing as Canadians' main financial concern, while retirement planning drops further down the list

Balancing outdoor enterprise and industrial grit in Squamish

A brilliant new business product is one that comes as a complete surprise but seems completely obvious once it’s in place. That’s why I rank the new Squamish Sea to Sky Gondola as one of the big breakthrough businesses of 2014 for our region.
B.C. construction industry forecasts steady work in 2015

B.C. construction industry forecasts steady work in 2015

The vast majority of the construction industry is expecting work to either pick up or remain steady in B.C. once the new year hits.
Vancouver’s tech sector the centre of job growth through to 2020: report

Vancouver’s tech sector the centre of job growth through to 2020: report

For Vancouverites making New Year’s resolutions over a career transition, new data shows jobs in software development, academics and machinery are projected to be the most in-demand over the next five years.
GDP growth exceeds analysts' expectations

GDP growth exceeds analysts' expectations

Canada’s economy grew 0.3% in October, above expectations of 0.1% but less than...
All types of investors can benefit from TFSAs

All types of investors can benefit from TFSAs

As one year passes and another unfolds, it’s time to make Tax Free Savings Account contributions
Insider trading, Dec. 23, 2014

Insider trading, Dec. 23, 2014

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 December 17. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.