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Insider trading: May 21, 2019

Insider trading: May 21, 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 May 15, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Tariff relief not enough to slow growing global trade tensions

Tariff relief not enough to slow growing global trade tensions

While this stage of the North American trade war has been settled we might have won the battle but not the global trade war. U.S.
"Hallelujah" responds B.C. manufacture to tariff elimination

"Hallelujah" responds B.C. manufacture to tariff elimination

After nearly a year long trade war with our neighbours to the south, the white flags have been raised on both sides the boarder and a cease fire has been struck. The tariffs imposed by the U.
Vancouver businessman set up ‘sham foundations’ and shell companies to dodge $9.3m U.S. court judgment: claim

Vancouver businessman set up ‘sham foundations’ and shell companies to dodge $9.3m U.S. court judgment: claim

BIV's lawsuit of the week
Home sales continue to slide in Lower Mainland

Home sales continue to slide in Lower Mainland

April brought no joy for the real estate sector as the housing market recession in the Lower Mainland deepened. Multiple Listing Service home sales in the combined Metro Vancouver and Abbotsford-Mission area reached 3,158 units, marking a 25.
$370k ‘resignation benefit’ for now retired Legislature clerk should be investigated: McLachlin report

$370k ‘resignation benefit’ for now retired Legislature clerk should be investigated: McLachlin report

The benefit was drafted by clerk Craig James but rescinded by Speaker Darryl Plecas. However, report finds administrative authority is unclear
B.C.-Alberta trade relationship worth $30b: study

B.C.-Alberta trade relationship worth $30b: study

What happened: New report concludes feuding B.C.
Inventor says taxman has ruined his life and business

Inventor says taxman has ruined his life and business

Trudeau’s office, minister, taxpayers’ ombudsman passing the buck
B.C. government announces probe of money laundering

B.C. government announces probe of money laundering

Public inquiry expected to produce report on problem by May 2021
B.C. inflation rate the highest in Canada, rises to 2.7% in April

B.C. inflation rate the highest in Canada, rises to 2.7% in April

What happened: B.C.’s inflation rate hit 2.