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Canadians file taxes because it’s “the right thing to do”: BMO

Canadians file taxes because it’s “the right thing to do”: BMO

The April 30 tax deadline is approaching quickly, and most Canadians will file their taxes because “it is the right thing to do,” according to a BMO Nesbitt Burns study released this weekend.
NDP announces budget plans, will raise corporate taxes

NDP announces budget plans, will raise corporate taxes

If elected, the NDP will raise corporate taxes to 12% and extend the carbon tax to cover more emissions, the party announced in a press conference this morning.
B.C. transfers First Nations homes to aboriginal housing organizations

B.C. transfers First Nations homes to aboriginal housing organizations

The B.C. government has transferred 428 properties for First Nations people living off reserve to three aboriginal housing organizations.
Higher B.C. income taxes may not mean more revenue: C.D. Howe Institute

Higher B.C. income taxes may not mean more revenue: C.D. Howe Institute

The BC Liberals shouldn’t bank on increased revenue from raising taxes, according to a C.D. Howe Institute report released today.
Transit price hikes hampering B.C.’s green living vision

Transit price hikes hampering B.C.’s green living vision

Encouraging B.C. residents to get out of their cars and onto public transit might be a key to building a greener urban landscape. But riders are paying a premium to take public transit.
E-commerce shrinking department store prospects

E-commerce shrinking department store prospects

Bloomingdale’s “likely” to sublease from the Bay in retailing trend that includes opening stores within stores and reducing store square footage
High-end retail centre set to transform Alberni Street

High-end retail centre set to transform Alberni Street

De Beers, Tory Burch, Christian Dior to establish downtown thoroughfare as luxury hub

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 March 27. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Methadone business procurer sues pharmacy

Methadone business procurer sues pharmacy

Arif Merali is suing Chemist Holdings Ltd. for allegedly failing to pay invoices he submitted as part of a methadone business procurement scheme.
TD Canada Trust bets big on coin-counting machines

TD Canada Trust bets big on coin-counting machines

Boosting branch foot traffic by saturating B.C. market with the machines among key goals of Canada’s second-largest bank