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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.
Choosing an adviser

Choosing an adviser

Choosing a financial adviser is as important as choosing investments
Vancouver's newest business incubator will target aboriginal entrepreneurs

Vancouver's newest business incubator will target aboriginal entrepreneurs

Simon Fraser University is starting a new business incubator program designed for aboriginal entrepreneurs, the first program of its kind in Canada.
Role reversal? China’s F-Pacific expands manufacturing, headquarters in Vancouver

Role reversal? China’s F-Pacific expands manufacturing, headquarters in Vancouver

It’s not uncommon for a North American company to export its manufacturing to China.
Power suits, job ads, negotiating a salary and you’re not too old

Power suits, job ads, negotiating a salary and you’re not too old

Editor-in-chief Fiona Anderson on the news that caught her eye this week