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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.
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Insider trading: May 14, 2019

Insider trading: May 14, 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 8, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
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ICBC tweaks new, yet-to-be-released insurance rating model

ICBC tweaks new, yet-to-be-released insurance rating model

Grace period introduced for those considering paying out a small claim
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B.C. business resigned to union-friendly labour code changes

B.C. business resigned to union-friendly labour code changes

Greens an unlikely saviour for business, but could it cost them electorally?
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Uber wants BC Supreme Court to block release of records detailing confidential dealings with ICBC

Uber wants BC Supreme Court to block release of records detailing confidential dealings with ICBC

BIV's lawsuit of the week
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B.C. adds 5,900 jobs in April as country posts highest gains in 43 years

B.C. adds 5,900 jobs in April as country posts highest gains in 43 years

What happened: B.C.
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Howe Street drama continues in Bridgemark stock scandal

Howe Street drama continues in Bridgemark stock scandal

Two penny stock promoters sparring over unpaid debt and control of a nearly worthless company
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Tax evasion sentences upheld for couple claiming ‘natural persons’ exemption

Tax evasion sentences upheld for couple claiming ‘natural persons’ exemption

Couple received $1.8 million in education course fees, paid no taxes
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Updated: Huawei CFO Meng Wenzhou's extradition process looks to be lengthy, drawn-out

Updated: Huawei CFO Meng Wenzhou's extradition process looks to be lengthy, drawn-out

The first battle lines in the extradition hearing of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
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Hiring increases in B.C. while earnings weaken

Hiring increases in B.C. while earnings weaken

Statistics Canada’s Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours pointed to further gains in hiring but a softening in weekly earnings in February. Non-farm payroll counts rose 0.
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