Economy, Law & Politics

How do you know an election is around the corner? When a politician promises a break on the price of beer.

Return of the PST, corporate talent retention also top of mind for B.C. business leaders

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

Botched business deals devalue economic achievements

BC’s debt-ridden households are running out of time to avoid higher financing costs that are expected in approximately a year’s time.

The federal budget released yesterday has eliminated a tax provision designed to allow credit unions to compete with big banks, according to Credit Union Central of Canada.

The just-released federal budget stresses skills training and infrastructure while charting a course toward balance by 2015-16.

The central financial facility and trade association for the B.C. and Ontario credit union systems more than quadrupled its profit in 2012 when compared with 2011.

The Vancouver Board of Trade (VBOT) has given the federal budget a "B+."

The federal government plans to close loopholes and give the Canada Revenue Agency more power to crack down on tax evaders.