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U.S. execs have negative perception of Canada's business climate: survey

U.S. execs have negative perception of Canada's business climate: survey

Executives across the United States perceive Canada as having a less favourable business climate than the U.S. in almost every aspect, according to the results of a Development Counsellors International survey.
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate

The Bank of Canada (BoC) will maintain the overnight rate target at 1%, it announced December 4.
Top 100 charities in B.C. report: Hunting for donation dollars getting harder

Top 100 charities in B.C. report: Hunting for donation dollars getting harder

Charitable leaders’ confidence is up over previous years, but organizations still struggle with flat growth in corporate and personal giving

Insider trading

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending November 13. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Vancouver councillor asks for more scrutiny of bike share plans

Vancouver councillor asks for more scrutiny of bike share plans

NPA councillor George Affleck will ask Vancouver’s city council to take a closer look at the financial viability of a planned bike share program at a council meeting December 3.
NPA blasts property tax hike, city spending in Vancouver’s 2014 budget

NPA blasts property tax hike, city spending in Vancouver’s 2014 budget

But Vision councillor claims increase is modest and lower than in many other Metro cities
Non-payment alleged on defence subcontract

Non-payment alleged on defence subcontract

A subcontractor who provided excavation and backfilling services to the Ministry of National Defence's Seaforth Armoury Project is suing Bulldog Demolition and Recycling for allegedly failing to pay $564,972 for the services provided.
Former NDP deputy minister hopeful appointed president of Central 1

Former NDP deputy minister hopeful appointed president of Central 1

Don Wright will take the helm of Central 1 Credit Union January 6, 2014, the credit union trade association announced November 29.
How to protect your company's name

How to protect your company's name

A recent case proves that even if you choose a company name that is not already trademarked, you may be prevented from using it
NPA questions 1.9% property tax increase in Vancouver's 2014 budget

NPA questions 1.9% property tax increase in Vancouver's 2014 budget

The City of Vancouver plans to spend $1.2 billion in 2014 and raise property taxes by just under 2%, according to budget documents released November 27.