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Higher EI counts reflect economic contrasts in different regions

Higher EI counts reflect economic contrasts in different regions

Over the past year, Central 1 Credit Union has cautioned that B.C.’s solid economic performance masks...
B.C. remains bright spot in dim Canadian forecast

B.C. remains bright spot in dim Canadian forecast

Low dollar helping some provinces lessen pain of low oil prices, CFA outlook event told
Insider trading, February 9, 2016

Insider trading, February 9, 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 February 3, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Influential Women in Business: Michelle Pockey

Influential Women in Business: Michelle Pockey

As she faces the ultimate challenge, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin partner Michelle Pockey is relying on the strengths that helped her build her law career
Economic policy, smart mirrors and the pitfalls of technology

Economic policy, smart mirrors and the pitfalls of technology

BIV’s vice-president of audience and business development Kirk LaPointe on the news of the week
B.C. unemployment rate dips as 1,200 jobs added

B.C. unemployment rate dips as 1,200 jobs added

While Canada had a net loss of jobs in January, British Columbia continued to buck the national trend, and...
B.C. government turns its attention to tech, creative sectors as resources falter

B.C. government turns its attention to tech, creative sectors as resources falter

But critics say strategies appear to be "hastily assembled"
Christy Clark is Canada’s best fiscal manager, according to Fraser Institute

Christy Clark is Canada’s best fiscal manager, according to Fraser Institute

When it comes to how Canadian premiers manage their...
Bequeathing to charity

Bequeathing to charity

Saving taxes is not the main motivation for planned giving – but it sure doesn’t hurt
Richmond pharmaceutical company faces fraud allegations

Richmond pharmaceutical company faces fraud allegations

Winter Huang, Vicky Dancho of Pegasus Pharmaceuticals alleged to have illegally distributed securities