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BC Place Stadium boss's 'massive' severance revealed to be more than $400,000

BC Place Stadium boss's 'massive' severance revealed to be more than $400,000

The general manager of BC Place Stadium, who was fired after the provincial election, received a $460,140 golden parachute, according to public sector executive compensation disclosures.
CMHC's 'zero' consultation generates fear among Granville Island business owners

CMHC's 'zero' consultation generates fear among Granville Island business owners

Vancouver mayor wants Granville Island to be run by the city or an independent authority
Tax proposals aimed at blunting assessment spikes

Tax proposals aimed at blunting assessment spikes

Businesses endorse measures designed to protect companies from real estate volatility

Supreme Court clarifies provincial governance and impact of aboriginal title

While this decision is... significant for the Tsilhqot’in people… it does not represent a fundamental advance for the law of aboriginal title
Development firm claims Tough Mudder stiffed it on the bill for obstacle course construction work in Whistler

Development firm claims Tough Mudder stiffed it on the bill for obstacle course construction work in Whistler

Timberview Developments Ltd. is suing Tough Mudder LLC and Tough Mudder Events Ltd., claiming it hasn’t been paid for building an obstacle course in Whistler for the popular endurance challenge event.
IFIC commends new investor disclosure rules

IFIC commends new investor disclosure rules

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) said new investor disclosure rules from the Canadian Securities Administrators, the Mutual Funds Dealers Association and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) coming into effect July 15 will make it easier for Canadians to understand their investments.

Supreme Court clarifies provincial governance and impact of aboriginal title

While this decision is ... significant for the Tsilhqot’in people … it does not represent a fundamental advance for the law of aboriginal title
NPA appoints Kirk LaPointe as Vancouver mayoral candidate

NPA appoints Kirk LaPointe as Vancouver mayoral candidate

The worst kept secret in civic politics was finally acknowledged Monday: Longtime media executive and former CBC ombudsman Kirk LaPointe confirmed he will be the NPA's mayoral candidate in the fall election.
Provinces remain protectionist as feds loosen liquor laws

Provinces remain protectionist as feds loosen liquor laws

Brewers, distillers can send products out of province but face same obstacles as winemakers
Washington state’s legalized pot not expected to affect cross-border trade

Washington state’s legalized pot not expected to affect cross-border trade

With cheaper fuel and goods already a draw for many to head south of the border, local business groups aren’t too concerned about recreational marijuana being added to that list.