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Fair market value for Arbutus Corridor a subject of debate

Fair market value for Arbutus Corridor a subject of debate

Although the city says it’s prepared to pay what it calls “fair market value” for the Arbutus Corridor lands, it remains uncertain if a deal can be reached with owner CP.
Vancouver woman defrauded hundreds of investors of at least $100m: BCSC

Vancouver woman defrauded hundreds of investors of at least $100m: BCSC

A Vancouver resident – a former notary public – and two companies under her control committed fraud worth $100 million, found the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC).

University energy company divestment campaigns hypocritical

The recent news that Dalhousie University in Halifax – and reportedly some 20 other universities across the country – is investigating whether to sever its ties with large businesses that deal in fossil fuels provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the true purpose of the university.
City spent millions replacing defective and dangerous firefighting equipment, suit says

City spent millions replacing defective and dangerous firefighting equipment, suit says

The City of Vancouver is suing Draeger Safety Canada and Drager Safety UK for supplying allegedly defective breathing apparatuses that put the lives of firefighters in danger.
Incumbent Dianne Watts casts long shadow in Surrey municipal election

Incumbent Dianne Watts casts long shadow in Surrey municipal election

All three mayoral candidates have close ties to departing mayor
Vancouver Board of Trade on the road to recovery

Vancouver Board of Trade on the road to recovery

The Vancouver Board of Trade (VBOT) is back from the brink.
Business council scales back growth outlook of B.C.’s ‘mediocre’ economy

Business council scales back growth outlook of B.C.’s ‘mediocre’ economy

A slightly weaker global economy, the province’s soft job market and delays in the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom are making the Business Council of B.C. (BCBC) to scale backs its economic forecasts in the coming year.
B.C. stock blogger accused of using investor's money to shop at Starbucks, pay Visa bill

B.C. stock blogger accused of using investor's money to shop at Starbucks, pay Visa bill

A B.C. blogger who offered investment advice over Twitter is facing a hearing following allegations he took $15,000 from a single investor to cover personal expenses and engage in high-risk trading.
Permit approval backlog bugs city developers

Permit approval backlog bugs city developers

Processing time in Vancouver jumps to eight months from six weeks, as city hall grapples with rising tide of construction permits in wake of green building bylaw delay
Court case against Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson's ties to Hootsuite dismissed

Court case against Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson's ties to Hootsuite dismissed

A provincial court judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Vancouver’s mayor was in a conflict of interest over the lease of a city-owned building to software company Hootsuite.