Economy, Law & Politics

A volatile economy and overseas expansion acquisition aspirations are increasing threats of corporate fraud

BC drivers seem willing to increase their personal debt levels to new heights to get a new ride.

Volatile markets seem to have spooked Canadian investors.

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

Business investment across Canada was the largest factor driving the country’s 0.5% real GDP gain in the second quarter of the year, according to a new Statistics Canada report.

Government watchdogs at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) have calculated that, so far, retiring Liberal MLAs in the current government will be eligible to receive $13.7 million in pension benefits.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) announced August 29 that it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase ING Bank of Canada from Netherlands-based parent ING Group for $3.126 billion in cash.

B.C.'s hospitals, liquor stores and ICBC call centres will be some of the services hit when 27,000 unionized B.C. government workers go on strike next week. A September 5 strike was announced yesterday by the B.C.

Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin Falcon's immediate resignation August 29 as minister of finance and deputy premier is part of necessary renewal following a leadership change, former B.C.

Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto announced August 29 that she fears that the adult entertainment industry will begin focusing its efforts on recruiting students at college job fairs – fears that Penthouse nightclub owner Danny Fillipo