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Canadian companies shop abroad for acquisitions

Canadian companies shop abroad for acquisitions

PwC’s quarterly review of merger and acquisition activity reveals that Canadian corporate purchases in foreign markets rose 191% to $21.8 billion in the second quarter of 2012 compared with the same quarter in 2011.
Canadian consumer confidence at lowest point in two years

Canadian consumer confidence at lowest point in two years

According to the latest consumer confidence survey conducted by TNS, the Canadian Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.8 points in July, from 96.5 to 94.6, which is its lowest point since July 2010.
Canadian economy stifled by global uncertainty and domestic consumer debt

Canadian economy stifled by global uncertainty and domestic consumer debt

The European debt crisis, subpar economic growth in the U.S. and an overstretched Canadian consumer will limit Canada's economic growth to 2.2% in 2012 and 2.
Aboriginal enterprise on the rise

Aboriginal enterprise on the rise

Haida First Nation the latest B.C. band to step up economic development with its acquisition of forestry and tourism assets
Canaccord founder sounds alarm bell over centre-right split in B.C.

Canaccord founder sounds alarm bell over centre-right split in B.C.

Peter Brown warns against free-enterprise fracture that will return NDP to power

NDP presses Liberals to stop liquor distribution privatization process

NDP liquor critic Shane Simpson has called for the BC Liberal government to immediately halt the privatization of Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) warehousing and distribution.
Abbotsford cheese dispute triggers court action

Abbotsford cheese dispute triggers court action

Hundreds of kilograms of allegedly mouldy cheese at an Abbotsford cheese-making facility are at the heart of a lawsuit that has pitted Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. against two suppliers.
John Cummins talks tax, laments family day

John Cummins talks tax, laments family day

BC Conservative Party leader says BC Liberals' policies have hurt small business
Measuring social media ROI top challenge for marketing and ad execs

Measuring social media ROI top challenge for marketing and ad execs

According to a new Canadian survey, more than one in four advertising and marketing executives interviewed said their greatest stumbling block when it comes to social media was measuring the success of their efforts.

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 July 4. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.