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Debit card fraud drops to lowest level in decade: Interac

Debit card fraud drops to lowest level in decade: Interac

The value of Interac debit card losses relating to fraud has fallen dramatically since 2009 and is now at the lowest level since 2003, Interac announced this morning.
Lawyer sues client over commission for sculpture sale

Lawyer sues client over commission for sculpture sale

Cascade Law Corp. is suing its former client Kevin Stone and Metal Animation Studio Inc. for a slice of the $168,000 sale price for a stainless steel eagle sculpture, which has a wingspan of 31 feet.
Global risks undermine B.C.’s pre- and post-election economy

Global risks undermine B.C.’s pre- and post-election economy

BC faces new risks to the well-being of its economic future from global events as it heads into a key provincial election.

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 February 20. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Government plan to lure Asian corporate offices lands support

Government plan to lure Asian corporate offices lands support

Vancouver will need to offer more than “great views,” experts warn
B.C. Liberal government assailed over its plans to use real-estate asset sales to balance the budget

B.C. Liberal government assailed over its plans to use real-estate asset sales to balance the budget

Finance minister has yet to name 85% of the properties he expects to sell this year
Economy to remain “sluggish” in 2013: CIBC

Economy to remain “sluggish” in 2013: CIBC

The Canadian economy will experience some modest growth in 2013, but due to challenging domestic and global economic conditions, improvement will be “tepid,” according to a CIBC World Markets report released this morning.
Almost two-thirds of Canadians contributed to RRSPs this year: BMO

Almost two-thirds of Canadians contributed to RRSPs this year: BMO

The majority of Canadian made or planned to make contributions to their RRSPs before last Friday’s deadline, according to the results of a BMO study released this weekend.
$324m health contract hasn’t delivered “expected benefits”: AG

$324m health contract hasn’t delivered “expected benefits”: AG

The B.C. government has not achieved all it said it could by contracting out the administration of its medical services plan (MSP) and Pharmacare to a private operator, Auditor General John Doyle found in a recent audit.
B.C. set to offer pooled pension plan for small businesses

B.C. set to offer pooled pension plan for small businesses

Small businesses in B.C. will be able to afford to offer their employees pension plans under a new pooled registered pension plan (PRPP).