Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. retailers posted a decent pickup in August sales, but the trend continued to signal soft consumer spending. Retail spending at bricks-and-mortar stores rose 0.8% from July to a seasonally adjusted $7.

Business lawyers examine access-to-justice issues for companies in B.C.

Canadian Business Growth Fund finds bright opportunities in British Columbia

The money-laundering public inquiry rolls into Richmond on Thursday, with the biggest crowd of the series expected. Two such public meetings have already been hosted, in Vancouver and Kelowna, with a relatively sparse attendance at each.

B.C. government has introduced a bill to revamp the Securities Act

Bylaw amendments give bylaw officers ability to fine overnight street-side sleepers $75

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 29, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Move supports recommendation in legal aid review

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released its calculations of estimated pension and severance payments for the 94 MPs who will not be returning to Ottawa after last month’s election, including Liberal Joe Peschisolido.

Talks are ongoing, says government, but union says they ended Sept. 30