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Trial lawyers reject blame for upcoming ICBC rate hikes

Trial lawyers reject blame for upcoming ICBC rate hikes

The Trial Lawyers Association of BC (TLABC) is rejecting ICBC's claims that upcoming rate hikes are based on increasing costs, the organization announced September 5.
Bank of Canada to maintain 1% overnight rate

Bank of Canada to maintain 1% overnight rate

The overnight rate target will once again remain at 1%, the Bank of Canada announced September 4, maintaining the same rate since September 2010.

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 August 28. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Union opt-out choice would boost B.C. economy by almost $4 billion: Fraser Institute

Union opt-out choice would boost B.C. economy by almost $4 billion: Fraser Institute

Worker choice laws similar to those enacted in several U.S. states would bump the province’s GDP by $3.9 billion, according to a Fraser Institute study released September 3.
Family business report: Think twice before hiring your spouse

Family business report: Think twice before hiring your spouse

Losing that happy state is never more likely to happen than when the owner suddenly decides his or her spouse should join the group

Investment suitability remains key issue for Canadian investors

The number of investor complaints against their financial advisers is on the rise thus far in 2013.

B.C. rapidly heading down the road to economic irrelevance

There seems to be the impression, not supported by reality, that B.C. is doing rather well economically
Securities fraud still largely undetected in Canada and the U.K. – CFA Institute study

Securities fraud still largely undetected in Canada and the U.K. – CFA Institute study

Complex legal system, lack of national securities regulator and enforcement among key factors hindering stock fraud deterrence in Canada

HST's demise, sluggish housing market keep cost of living in check

With the high cost of living in Lotus Land relative to the rest of the country, it's some good news that the overall price of living in B.C. didn't change too much in July.
Marijuana should remain illegal: SBOT

Marijuana should remain illegal: SBOT

Following recent marijuana legalization discussions throughout the Lower Mainland, the Surrey Board of Trade has announced its opposition to the proposal, saying legalization would pose serious threats to the business community.