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Opt-in not an option: How to comply with the new anti-spam law

Opt-in not an option: How to comply with the new anti-spam law

Canada’s new anti-spam law (the CASL) is expected to come into force later this year. This Act is designed to create a safer online environment for individuals and businesses in Canada.
British Columbians tightening purse strings in face of rising food prices: RBC

British Columbians tightening purse strings in face of rising food prices: RBC

A majority of British Columbians feel the price of food has risen over the last year, according to RBC data released this morning.
Time to raise interest rates: C.D. Howe

Time to raise interest rates: C.D. Howe

Interest rates in Canada are at their lowest since the Great Depression, and it's time to hike them up, according to a C.D. Howe Institute report released this morning.
Business groups sigh with relief over Liberals' decisive win

Business groups sigh with relief over Liberals' decisive win

"There has never been a better time to be this wrong about an election."
Got loonies, will travel

Got loonies, will travel

Canadians are getting more bang for their buck outside the country and seem to be taking advantage of it.
Diamond ring buyer sues over alleged 'low-quality' gems

Diamond ring buyer sues over alleged 'low-quality' gems

Nazanine Rahnema paid a deposit on a diamond ring that held gems that she says turned out to be of such low quality that she wanted a refund, according to allegations in a notice of civil claim.

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 May 8. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.
Regulators close loopholes for activist shareholders

Regulators close loopholes for activist shareholders

Aggressive U.S. hedge funds may have a more difficult time shaking up Canadian public company management with new rules being proposed by Canada’s securities regulators
Vancouver resident accused of false statements promoting investment on Craigslist

Vancouver resident accused of false statements promoting investment on Craigslist

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is alleging that an Israeli citizen currently living in Vancouver has breached securities laws and made false statements while promoting an investment on Craigslist.
Majority of young Canadians to invest online in next five years: BMO

Majority of young Canadians to invest online in next five years: BMO

More than two-thirds of Canadians between 18 and 34 anticipate purchasing, selling, managing and monitoring their investments online within the next five years, according to a BMO study released this weekend.