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Overspending threatens B.C.’s economic future

Living in B.C. has its cultural, environmental and lifestyle perks. But British Columbians seem to be enjoying their life today at the expense of their future.
Airplane ownership tiff triggers legal action

Airplane ownership tiff triggers legal action

A part owner in an aircraft has filed suit against a co-owner, alleging breach of the terms of an ownership agreement.
B.C.’s 2013 salary gains to trail country: conference board

B.C.’s 2013 salary gains to trail country: conference board

B.C. employees can anticipate the lowest wage increases in the country this year, according to a Conference Board of Canada report issued this morning.
Coleman loosens liquor regulations

Coleman loosens liquor regulations

Victoria has announced a loosening of liquor regulations that addresses many of the concerns that brewers, spirit-makers, vintners and liquor-sellers have had for years.

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 January 30. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Keep the family drilling

Keep the family drilling

Slade clan has turned the family business into Vancouver Island's largest water-well drilling firm
“Significant” technology upgrade shuts Coast Capital for long weekend

“Significant” technology upgrade shuts Coast Capital for long weekend

Most Coast Capital Savings (CCS) banking services will be unavailable starting at 3 p.m. today until noon February 12 because the credit union is making what is likely the biggest technology upgrade in its history.
CGAs launch National Tax Portal

CGAs launch National Tax Portal

The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) announced the launch of its 2013 Tax Portal yesterday, intended to be a "one-stop resource" for personal tax information.
Senate report calls for action on Canada-U.S. price gap

Senate report calls for action on Canada-U.S. price gap

If you wonder why you pay significantly less when you head south of the border to do your shopping, you’re not alone – and the Canadian Senate says it’s time to do something about it.
Exclusive: City of Surrey furious over parody T-shirts

Exclusive: City of Surrey furious over parody T-shirts

Surrey city hall has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a website selling hoodies and T-shirts that draw attention to the city's crime problem, Business in Vancouver has learned.