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B.C. investors most “emotional” in Canada: BMO

B.C. investors most “emotional” in Canada: BMO

B.C.'s investors are the most emotional in Canada, according to the results of a BMO Bank of Montreal survey.
Premier promises balanced budget in 2013

Premier promises balanced budget in 2013

British Columbia created 46,000 new jobs and increased trade with China by 25% since its Jobs Plan was launched more than a year ago, Premier Christy Clark said in an election-style lunch speech Tuesday before the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
LDB's pre-privatization survey found most customers happy with system

LDB's pre-privatization survey found most customers happy with system

Government pushed doomed privatization process despite current Liquor Distribution Branch keeping most B.C. wholesale customers satisfied
Fitness centre sues former director, alleges equipment and client list theft

Fitness centre sues former director, alleges equipment and client list theft

A fitness centre is suing a former director who allegedly took some of the gym's exercise equipment and established her own fitness centre in direct competition to her former employer.

B.C. exports expected to boom in the Year of the Snake

For some of the mystically minded, it might not be worth looking at forecasts beyond Christmas, let alone 2013.

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 November 7. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Bank of Canada reform "will continue" after departure for England: Carney

Bank of Canada reform "will continue" after departure for England: Carney

Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, credited with leading Canada through the 2008 financial crisis, says that Canada's financial reform will continue after he leaves the country for his new job as governor of the Bank of England.

Corporate charity support remains near decade high

Corporate support for the country’s non-profit and charitable sector has remained strong despite a slowing economy.
Reaping the harvest

Reaping the harvest

Vancouver-based financial companies are using philanthropy to help clients “achieve their dreams”
Federal foreign investment fears threaten growth

Federal foreign investment fears threaten growth

Mega-merger delays could sink billions in economic development and thousands of jobs in Western Canada