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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 October 23. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Mining company sued for $340,000 in alleged unpaid wages

Mining company sued for $340,000 in alleged unpaid wages

A project and construction management consultant is suing North American Construction Group (NACG) and Terrane Metals Ltd. for $340,000, claiming he was hired to help manage the Mount Milligan mining project and was never paid.
Restaurant reps clash with industry over wine levy

Restaurant reps clash with industry over wine levy

Flat tax plan would raise tax on cheap wine but reduce it on more expensive products
B.C. man gets lifetime ban from BCSC for committing fraud

B.C. man gets lifetime ban from BCSC for committing fraud

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has sanctioned a B.C. man for committing fraud through his various businesses, which include Chosen Media and Groops Media.
Canada in ninth place globally for economic equality between men and women: World Economic Forum

Canada in ninth place globally for economic equality between men and women: World Economic Forum

Canada ranks ninth in the world in terms of economic equality between the genders – three places below the United States – according to a World Economic Forum report released October 25.
Suburban taxi companies win court battle to pick up Vancouverites

Suburban taxi companies win court battle to pick up Vancouverites

Vancouverites will soon have better access to taxis on weekend nights thanks to an October 23 BC Supreme Court ruling.
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate

The overnight rate target will remain at 1%, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced October 23.

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 9. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Northern Exposure, part 3: Service industry, not mega-projects, the key to Terrace's business ambitions

Northern Exposure, part 3: Service industry, not mega-projects, the key to Terrace's business ambitions

Unlike Kitimat and Prince Rupert, the central northern town is positioning itself as the service hub for B.C.'s resource extraction initiatives
B.C. summer exports surge could be fleeting

B.C. summer exports surge could be fleeting

After a two-month lull, B.C.’s exports boosted the provincial economy in August. Led by rebounds in energy and raw mining shipments, the dollar volume of B.C. goods shipped to international markets jumped to a seasonally adjusted $2.89 billion, up 7.4% from July. The volume of shipments was up 15% in August compared with the same month last year.