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B.C. lags most provinces in wage increases: Statistics Canada

B.C. lags most provinces in wage increases: Statistics Canada

The average Canadian made $928 per week in November 2013, an increase of nearly 1% compared with the previous month, Statistics Canada reports.
Consulting firm claims Barkerville Gold Mines refused to pay bills

Consulting firm claims Barkerville Gold Mines refused to pay bills

Mining consulting firm Mintec Inc. is suing Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. for allegedly failing to pay for research and analysis work on a mine development project, Cow Mountain, in central B.C.
Q North of the north

Q North of the north

Northern Development Initiative CEO Janine North on the region's economic challenges, opportunities
Premier announces Women's Economic Council

Premier announces Women's Economic Council

Eleven B.C. women have been appointed to a new Premier's Women's Economic Council. The group, several of whom are Business in Vancouver CEO of the Year, Influential Women in Business or Forty under 40 award winners, will give advice to the B.C.

Insider trading

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending January 29. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Living wage laws don’t help the needy

Aside from failing to help the poorest workers, living wage laws can also lead to higher municipal taxes
Controversial new recycling regime lets some small businesses off the hook

Controversial new recycling regime lets some small businesses off the hook

The operators of a controversial new provincial recycling system have introduced more changes to reduce the cost and paperwork for certain small businesses.

Regulatory complexities inhibiting Canada's economic growth

Canada's economic and social union is weak and ill equipped for the 21st-century economy
U.S. court dismisses class action against GLG Life Tech Corp.

U.S. court dismisses class action against GLG Life Tech Corp.

A New York court has removed a cloud of uncertainty swirling above Vancouver-based sugar-substitute producer GLG Life Tech Corp.
Government approves sweeping changes to liquor laws

Government approves sweeping changes to liquor laws

The way British Columbians are able to raise a glass will soon be changing.