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Investigation into Bridgemark stock scandal widens

Investigation into Bridgemark stock scandal widens

BCSC executive director Peter Brady now investigating 82 subjects
Updated: NDP's Farnworth defends new law against charge it violates democratic rights

Updated: NDP's Farnworth defends new law against charge it violates democratic rights

Former civil liberties lawyer, now Attorney General Eby won’t comment on amendments to Community Safety Act
B.C. ticket sales act aims to crack down on online scalping

B.C. ticket sales act aims to crack down on online scalping

What happened: Province introducing legislation to ban ticket bots, mass-buying software What it means: Scalpers could face penalties of up to $100,000 The B.C.
Insider trading: April 9, 2019

Insider trading: April 9, 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 April 3, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
NDP law presumes guilt, violates constitution, civil libertarians say

NDP law presumes guilt, violates constitution, civil libertarians say

Community safety bill targets poor, mentally ill and pits landlords against tenants: lawyers
Senate committee in Vancouver on Bill C-69

Senate committee in Vancouver on Bill C-69

B.C. Senator Richard Neufeld says he doubts Senate will reject Bill C-69, but may recommend amendments.
Update: No federally funded police dedicated to money laundering investigations: report

Update: No federally funded police dedicated to money laundering investigations: report

When it comes to federal action against money launderers in B.C., "what is happening is nothing,” says Attorney General David Eby
Tsawwassen First Nation elects new chief

Tsawwassen First Nation elects new chief

Another chief for burgeoning community
Businessman sues Vancouver independent school to return $500,000 donation

Businessman sues Vancouver independent school to return $500,000 donation

BIV's lawsuit of the week
B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March as losses mount across Canada

B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March as losses mount across Canada

What happened: B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March Why it matters: The province is running against national trends, which saw a slight decline in employment last month B.C.