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B.C. housing sales rise close to 14% in July

B.C. housing sales rise close to 14% in July

B.C.'s housing sales cycle has gained traction, according to the latest Canadian Real Estate Association data.
NDP leader invite spurred privacy complaint

NDP leader invite spurred privacy complaint

Political party wrong to collect, use private data, watchdog says
B.C. speculation tax privacy discussions remain secret

B.C. speculation tax privacy discussions remain secret

British Columbians have no legal right to see government documentation
Another blow for embattled Vancouver cryptocurrency company Vanbex

Another blow for embattled Vancouver cryptocurrency company Vanbex

Embattled Vancouver-based cryptocurrency company gets hit with class action lawsuit
Insider trading: August 27, 2019

Insider trading: August 27, 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 August 20, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Former Cambie Malones owner claims he lost out on millions after lawyer withdrew on eve of contentious divorce trial

Former Cambie Malones owner claims he lost out on millions after lawyer withdrew on eve of contentious divorce trial

BIV's lawsuit of the week
B.C. employment rises 3.8% in one year

B.C. employment rises 3.8% in one year

As with the national performance, B.C. employment fell in July. Employment declined by 4,800 persons, or 0.2% from June, to just under 2.57 million persons owing to a sharp decline in full-time employment as part-time hiring increased.
Moose-Greyhound collision lawsuit dismissed

Moose-Greyhound collision lawsuit dismissed

Moose took out brakes, steering in collision, sending bus into swamp
Business owners unhappy with new Granville Island governance council

Business owners unhappy with new Granville Island governance council

Governing body lacks entrepreneurs and those who have made a living from the arts and culinary sectors
Provincial government takes control of Surrey police transition team

Provincial government takes control of Surrey police transition team

Questions over transition costs, transparency and officer numbers remain