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Insider trading: October 8, 2019

Insider trading: October 8, 2019

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 1, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Liberal platform adopts combative tone on dealing with provinces

Liberal platform adopts combative tone on dealing with provinces

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's combative attitude to some provincial premiers may not be just campaign rhetoric — his platform is promising to turn it into government policy if the Liberals are re-elected.
'Their silence speaks volumes': Indigenous issues largely absent from campaign

'Their silence speaks volumes': Indigenous issues largely absent from campaign

OTTAWA — When NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promised clean water on First Nations reserves and the Greens' Elizabeth May pledged that a Green government would start dismantling the Indian Act, both on Saturday, it was the first time Indigenous issues got
Andrew Weaver to step aside as Green Party Leader

Andrew Weaver to step aside as Green Party Leader

Weaver will not seek re-election in 2021
Trio of downtown hotels sues Unite Here Local 40 over ‘deafening noise’ produced by picketers

Trio of downtown hotels sues Unite Here Local 40 over ‘deafening noise’ produced by picketers

BIV's lawsuit of the week
What info do political parties have on you? B.C. group launches tool to find out

What info do political parties have on you? B.C. group launches tool to find out

What happened: OpenMedia launches tool aimed at revealing what info political parties have been collecting on individuals Why it matters: Legislation differs between federal and provincial levels on what parties must disclose Have political parties b
Province sues for alleged trafficker’s Burnaby condo, Jaguar and jewelry

Province sues for alleged trafficker’s Burnaby condo, Jaguar and jewelry

The province’s director of civil forfeiture has wasted no time going after the money and possessions of a Burnaby man being investigated for drug trafficking. B.C.
Risk Trudeau blackface photos could be exploited ahead of vote: U.S. study

Risk Trudeau blackface photos could be exploited ahead of vote: U.S. study

OTTAWA — A new U.S. study is warning Canadians that the photos and video of Justin Trudeau in black- and brownface are ripe for exploitation by those seeking to spread confusion, division and hate ahead of the Oct. 21 vote.
Building businesses in B.C. without giving up equity

Building businesses in B.C. without giving up equity

Firms in Vancouver offering options for expanding without ceding stake to larger investors
Growth slows at top 100 global and national companies

Growth slows at top 100 global and national companies

Despite deceleration, average employment size is higher