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NDP presses Liberals to stop liquor distribution privatization process

NDP liquor critic Shane Simpson has called for the BC Liberal government to immediately halt the privatization of Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) warehousing and distribution.
Abbotsford cheese dispute triggers court action

Abbotsford cheese dispute triggers court action

Hundreds of kilograms of allegedly mouldy cheese at an Abbotsford cheese-making facility are at the heart of a lawsuit that has pitted Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. against two suppliers.
John Cummins talks tax, laments family day

John Cummins talks tax, laments family day

BC Conservative Party leader says BC Liberals' policies have hurt small business
Measuring social media ROI top challenge for marketing and ad execs

Measuring social media ROI top challenge for marketing and ad execs

According to a new Canadian survey, more than one in four advertising and marketing executives interviewed said their greatest stumbling block when it comes to social media was measuring the success of their efforts.

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 July 4. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

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 June 27. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

BCLC set to ramp up online gambling options in B.C.

BC Lottery Corp.'s PlayNow partnership with Paddy Power adding to alternatives for rapidly expanding Internet wagering market

Fast food isn’t cheap food in B.C. anymore

StatsCan data shows the cost of eating at a restaurant has jumped 43% over the past 12 years
Canadian, U.S. leaders gather for Pacific North-West economic summit

Canadian, U.S. leaders gather for Pacific North-West economic summit

B.C. parliamentary secretaries John Les , Richard T. Lee and Rob Howard are in Saskatoon this week for the 22nd Annual Summit of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), promoting the development of markets for B.C.
Potential of U.S. recession number one concern among Canadian investors

Potential of U.S. recession number one concern among Canadian investors

Many Canadians are anxious about how the rest of the world’s financial challenges could affect their investment portfolios as they approach the second half of 2012, according to a study from BMO Harris Private Banking .