Economy, Law & Politics

Accomplishments of the social activist include co-founding the Portland Hotel Society and spearheading the redevelopment of the former Woodward’s department store

Fiscal restraint, support for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and overhauling initiatives for funding innovation among top needs

Provincial legislation was introduced yesterday allowing for a new hybrid type of company – the community contribution company – that combines socially beneficial purposes with a restricted ability to distribute profits to shareholders.

Two men who were directors and officers of a Vancouver-based group of companies are facing a hearing to answer allegations of fraud, according to the BC Securities Commission (BCSC).

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 February 23. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

Shift from export to consumer economy generating huge investment opportunities for Canadian businesses

A selection of the latest business stats collected by Ipsos Reid and Business in Vancouver.

Vancity Credit Union has announced $131 million in 2011 earnings from operations and a fourth consecutive year of increased net earnings from operations at $91 million, up 5.2% from 2010.

B.C. residents led the country in the average amount contributed to RRSPs this year at $6,700, according to a BMO Financial Group study released Monday. This was $2,000 more than the national average contribution amount.