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Uncertainty abounds in Alberta oilpatch amidst NDP election victory

Uncertainty abounds in Alberta oilpatch amidst NDP election victory

The Alberta oil and gas industry is digesting the seismic shift in provincial politics as the Alberta New Democratic Party proved pre-election polls right by soundly ousting the Jim Prentice-led Progressive Conservative government in the May 6 electi
Want to boost B.C.'s economy? Put more women in charge

Want to boost B.C.'s economy? Put more women in charge

Group urges B.C. businesses to change their culture and increase women's participation in the workforce
What does Alberta's orange crush mean for B.C.?

What does Alberta's orange crush mean for B.C.?

In a historic upset, Alberta's reigning Progressive Conservatives are out, the NDP is in, and the Wildrose Party will form the Official Opposition
RROC wants B.C. business to roll into Regina

RROC wants B.C. business to roll into Regina

Prairie economic opportunities organizations travel west to promote the value of B.C., Saskatchewan connections
B.C. medical marijuana producers test legal waters in U.S. recreational market

B.C. medical marijuana producers test legal waters in U.S. recreational market

Legal repercussions from operating a Washington state facility unclear
Canada’s trade deficit reaches record $3 billion in March

Canada’s trade deficit reaches record $3 billion in March

The combination of falling energy exports and significant jumps in the imports of consumer goods pushed Canada to a record trade deficit in March.
EI numbers flat in B.C., higher in regional pockets

EI numbers flat in B.C., higher in regional pockets

B.C.’s low EI counts and declining trend is in line with our view that B.C. is coming out of this oil shock with minimal damage
Insider trading, May 5, 2015

Insider trading, May 5, 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 April 29. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Beedie deal with Bond Capital highlights rise of merchant banking

Beedie deal with Bond Capital highlights rise of merchant banking

Sector involves wealthy families buying equity stakes in ventures and lending money
B.C. to lead Canada in economic growth in 2015: BMO

B.C. to lead Canada in economic growth in 2015: BMO

B.C. is poised to lead the provinces in economic growth for the first time in a decade, according to BMO’s Blue Book report.