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Insider trading: November 8, 2021

Insider trading: November 8, 2021

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended October 27, 2021. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. remain "stubbornly high"

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. remain "stubbornly high"

Unvaccinated people are 50 times more likely to land in hospital if they get COVID-19.
BC shutting down entire mink farm industry

BC shutting down entire mink farm industry

All mink farms to be phased out over concerns of breeding COVID-19 mutations
Edward Rogers wins control of Rogers Communications Inc., effective immediately

Edward Rogers wins control of Rogers Communications Inc., effective immediately

Edward Rogers has won the legal battle for control of Rogers Communications Inc., with the court issuing a decision this afternoon in favour of Rogers against RCI's existing board. The decision from B.C.
B.C. adds 10k jobs in October amid wild swings in some sectors

B.C. adds 10k jobs in October amid wild swings in some sectors

Tech sector employment sees deep slide as retail jobs explode
B.C.’s consumer spending stays strong

B.C.’s consumer spending stays strong

B.C. retail sales rose 1.1% to $8.3 billion after a 0.8% decline in July and marked a 9.6% year-over-year increase. Core retail sales (excluding motor vehicle and gasoline) firmed during the month but rose closer to 2.5% year over year.
B.C. confirms 596 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 more deaths

B.C. confirms 596 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 more deaths

There are currently 4,451 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
Risk of COVID hospitalization 50 times higher among unvaccinated

Risk of COVID hospitalization 50 times higher among unvaccinated

The province is in a 'fragile balance,' says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Premier Horgan confirms growth in throat is cancerous

Premier Horgan confirms growth in throat is cancerous

Premier John Horgan has confirmed that a growth detected in his throat is cancerous. It was one week ago today that the premier issued a statement saying the growth had been found and that he would be having surgery and a biopsy the following day.
Audain Foundation donates $100 million to the Vancouver Art Gallery

Audain Foundation donates $100 million to the Vancouver Art Gallery

Contribution to help build a new gallery is the largest single cash gift to an art gallery in Canadian history