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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 3. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission within five calendar days of a change in an insider’s holdings.
“Occupy” boosts Adbusters' brand

“Occupy” boosts Adbusters' brand

The global protest movement is the Vancouver magazine's biggest hit thus far – driving up circulation and raising its profile while helping it realize its cultural revolution business plan

Electrical contractor sues Hotel Georgia developer

More than $2 million in allegedly unpaid bills for electrical work is behind two lawsuits filed against Hotel Georgia Development Ltd. by electrical contractor Nightingale Electrical Ltd.
Anton pitches streetcar, but wants to scrap STIR

Anton pitches streetcar, but wants to scrap STIR

Non-Partisan Association’s mayoral candidate contends that the market will produce rental housing without “special incentives”
Maintaining profitable pursuits in poor economies

Maintaining profitable pursuits in poor economies

Innovation will become increasingly important for business survival and profit growth in what is projected to be a sluggish economic climate
Canada's safe haven status benefits businesses amid global market flux

Canada's safe haven status benefits businesses amid global market flux

Foreign debt purchases helping stabilize bond market for Canadian companies

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BIV-Ipsos poll finds B.C. corporate leaders pessimistic about growth

BIV-Ipsos poll finds B.C. corporate leaders pessimistic about growth

Nearly 40% unimpressed with Premier Clark’s performance, according to newspaper’s quarterly business-confidence survey

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 October 27. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission within five calendar days of a change in an insider’s holdings.
Currency spikes hammer exporters

Currency spikes hammer exporters

B.C. companies struggling to survive Canadian dollar volatility; Manufacturers and exporters are grappling with the challenges of increasing efficiency and adjusting prices to deal with sharp daily swings in the loonie’s value during the latest glob