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Two men promoted securities in secret, finds BCSC

Two men promoted securities in secret, finds BCSC

Two men were involved in the promotion of securities for three companies using misrepresentations and misleading statements, found the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC).
Vancouver residents committed $21 million fraud: BCSC

Vancouver residents committed $21 million fraud: BCSC

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has determined that two Vancouver residents committed $21.7 million fraud but has yet to mete out any punishment.
Bank of Canada overnight rate remains at 1%

Bank of Canada overnight rate remains at 1%

Canada’s central bank announced July 16 it is maintaining its overnight rate target at 1% – the same level it has been since September 2010.
BC Place Stadium boss's 'massive' severance revealed to be more than $400,000

BC Place Stadium boss's 'massive' severance revealed to be more than $400,000

The general manager of BC Place Stadium, who was fired after the provincial election, received a $460,140 golden parachute, according to public sector executive compensation disclosures.
CMHC's 'zero' consultation generates fear among Granville Island business owners

CMHC's 'zero' consultation generates fear among Granville Island business owners

Vancouver mayor wants Granville Island to be run by the city or an independent authority
Tax proposals aimed at blunting assessment spikes

Tax proposals aimed at blunting assessment spikes

Businesses endorse measures designed to protect companies from real estate volatility

Supreme Court clarifies provincial governance and impact of aboriginal title

While this decision is... significant for the Tsilhqot’in people… it does not represent a fundamental advance for the law of aboriginal title
Development firm claims Tough Mudder stiffed it on the bill for obstacle course construction work in Whistler

Development firm claims Tough Mudder stiffed it on the bill for obstacle course construction work in Whistler

Timberview Developments Ltd. is suing Tough Mudder LLC and Tough Mudder Events Ltd., claiming it hasn’t been paid for building an obstacle course in Whistler for the popular endurance challenge event.
IFIC commends new investor disclosure rules

IFIC commends new investor disclosure rules

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) said new investor disclosure rules from the Canadian Securities Administrators, the Mutual Funds Dealers Association and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) coming into effect July 15 will make it easier for Canadians to understand their investments.

Supreme Court clarifies provincial governance and impact of aboriginal title

While this decision is ... significant for the Tsilhqot’in people … it does not represent a fundamental advance for the law of aboriginal title