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B.C.’s municipal auditor faces review after one audit in two years

B.C.’s municipal auditor faces review after one audit in two years

B.C.’s municipal auditor, who is under fire for producing just one audit after more than two years in office, now faces an independent review by a former deputy finance minister
Stock manipulation scheme nets $28.8 million fine

Stock manipulation scheme nets $28.8 million fine

A sophisticated $7 million stock manipulation scheme that took place between 2007 and 2009 will cost five British Columbians...
Business Excellence Series Breakfast: Corporate Fraud

Business Excellence Series Breakfast: Corporate Fraud

When asked, many business owners will flat out deny that fraud could be happening in their organization. Their denial is usually based on the belief that appropriate controls are in place or that every employee is loyal and trustworthy.
Insider trading, March 17, 2015

Insider trading, March 17, 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 March 11. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Greek government helping the rich, not ordinary Greeks

The left-wing Syriza party is protecting a haven for the privileged
B.C. takes first step in transferring title to Tsilhqot’in

B.C. takes first step in transferring title to Tsilhqot’in

The B.C. government has taken the first step in transferring rights and obligations to Tsilhqot’in First Nation
Joe Segal to support yes side in transit plebiscite

Joe Segal to support yes side in transit plebiscite

Support stems in part from Jim Pattison’s willingness to oversee funds
Pi, St. Patrick’s Day and getting back at mean tweeters

Pi, St. Patrick’s Day and getting back at mean tweeters

Editor-in-chief Fiona Anderson on the news that caught her eye
Household debt rising, but no cause for alarm, say BMO economists

Household debt rising, but no cause for alarm, say BMO economists

While the national debt-to-income ratio is going up, it shouldn’t be the only metric to look at when determining the health of Canadian household wealth
B.C. loses 16,500 full-time positions in February; unemployment rate climbs

B.C. loses 16,500 full-time positions in February; unemployment rate climbs

A decline in jobs in the natural resources sector is partially to blame for...