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B.C. government routinely destroys emails, says ex-employee

B.C. government routinely destroys emails, says ex-employee

It is routine practice for British Columbia government’s political appointees to...
Canadian economy shrinks in Q1, surprising analysts

Canadian economy shrinks in Q1, surprising analysts

One economist said 2015 is on track for the worst growth outside of a recession in decades
Bank of Canada holds steady on overnight rate as risks “not materially changed”

Bank of Canada holds steady on overnight rate as risks “not materially changed”

Not much has changed since the Bank of Canada released its April Monetary Policy Report, the central bank announced May 27
8,000 families are underhoused in Vancouver

8,000 families are underhoused in Vancouver

Critics question whether encouraging developers to build three-bedroom units will create more affordable housing
Province announces apprenticeship requirements for public projects

Province announces apprenticeship requirements for public projects

The British Columbia government will require companies working on publicly funded construction projects to hire apprentices, starting on projects tendered after July 1. B.C.
TFSA limit increase won’t make a difference to majority of Canadians this year: poll

TFSA limit increase won’t make a difference to majority of Canadians this year: poll

More than half of all Canadians say this year’s increase to the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit won’t...
B.C. accountants adopt unified front as CPA designation goes into effect

B.C. accountants adopt unified front as CPA designation goes into effect

Accountants across B.C. no longer divided between CGA, CA, CMA designations after CPA Act given royal assent
B.C. Liberals' job performance on downhill slide

B.C. Liberals' job performance on downhill slide

Business in Vancouver/Insights West poll finds B.C. public increasingly dissatisfied on job creation, LNG and other key economic files
Insider trading, May 26, 2015

Insider trading, May 26, 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 May 20. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Infographic: The future of retirement

When do Canadians expect to retire? Are workers saving less than they used to? This infographic provides some insight.