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Insider trading: August 10, 2020

Insider trading: August 10, 2020

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 August 6, 2020. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Fraser Health reports new COVID-positive case at Burnaby care facility

Fraser Health reports new COVID-positive case at Burnaby care facility

Another seniors home facility in the Fraser Health Region has been impacted by COVID-19, officials said this afternoon. Fraser Health officials confirmed that a staff member at the Derby Manor facility at 8601 16th Ave.
Trump's aluminum tariff announcement draws criticism across sectors, borders

Trump's aluminum tariff announcement draws criticism across sectors, borders

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to unilateral reimpose a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum exports has spurred a wide array of outcry and criticism from across sectors, political allegiances and even borders.
Probe of Vancouver officers’ alleged racist comments hits roadblock

Probe of Vancouver officers’ alleged racist comments hits roadblock

Police Complaint Commissioner cites lack of co-operation from consultant who made allegations
Officials: Canadian aluminum exports to U.S. have not surged after tariff exemption

Officials: Canadian aluminum exports to U.S. have not surged after tariff exemption

There has been no surge of Canadian aluminum exports into the U.S. markets this year despite U.S. President Donald Trump claiming otherwise, industry officials from both sides of the border said Friday. According to U.S.
Canada readying $3.6 billion in countermeasures to Trump aluminum tariffs

Canada readying $3.6 billion in countermeasures to Trump aluminum tariffs

Canada plans to retaliate against Washington’s decision to reimpose a 10% aluminum tariff on Canadian exports with $3.6 billion in countermeasures, deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland said this morning.
B.C. adds 70,200 jobs in July as retail, food services make gains

B.C. adds 70,200 jobs in July as retail, food services make gains

What happened: Job numbers surge on West Coast, unemployment falls in July Why it matters: Gains come as B.C. retail and tourism-related sectors thaw following spring lockdown B.C.
Trump reimposes 10% aluminum tariff on Canadian exports

Trump reimposes 10% aluminum tariff on Canadian exports

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is reimposing a 10% aluminum tariff on Canada’s exports, effective Aug. 16.
B.C. reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

B.C. reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

B.C. tallied 47 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, according to data released Thursday (August 6). “Obviously they’re higher than I would like to see,” B.C.
Vancouver did not drive record number of overdose calls in B.C.

Vancouver did not drive record number of overdose calls in B.C.

Kelowna and Prince George saw overdose calls surpass 100 in July