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B.C. freezes wages, eliminates bonuses and perks at Crown corporations

B.C. freezes wages, eliminates bonuses and perks at Crown corporations

Yesterday, the B.C. government made steps to curb executive compensation in Crown corporations with the establishment of a new policy that includes wage freezes and limitations on perks.
Richmond company fined $100K for tax evasion software

Richmond company fined $100K for tax evasion software

Nelson Bennett
Richmond city planner tapped by Vancouver

Richmond city planner tapped by Vancouver

The City of Vancouver did not need to look far to find a replacement for Brent Toderian, the city planner fired six months ago.
B.C. doctors sign four-year contract with province

B.C. doctors sign four-year contract with province

B.C.’s doctors have voted in favour of a new four-year agreement with the provincial government, although critical issues of compensation and program funding have not been settled beyond two years. The agreement gives B.C.
Executive market bets paying off thus far in 2012 for boardroom stock sellers

Executive market bets paying off thus far in 2012 for boardroom stock sellers

Directors and executives in B.C. public companies reaped more than $63 million from company share trades made between January and June
Earnings fall for B.C.'s top public company executives

Earnings fall for B.C.'s top public company executives

Overall executive pay down 6% as global economic uncertainty persists
Former planners push citywide land-use plan

Former planners push citywide land-use plan

Zoning disputes across the city underscore the need for clarity on density and future urban development
Men's underwear venture sparks lawsuit over allegations of unfair competition

Men's underwear venture sparks lawsuit over allegations of unfair competition

No Limits Sportswear Inc. is suing a raft of defendants for allegedly using information contained in a business plan and a confidential information memorandum (CIM) to establish a competing men's underwear business.
Social services workers vote for strike action

Social services workers vote for strike action

Community social services workers around the province have voted strongly in favour of job action to back their bargaining proposals.

Decline in housing market threatens B.C.’s economic growth

The prospects of a housing market correction in B.C. don’t bode well for the province’s economic growth.