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Average value of top finance deals more than doubles

Average value of top finance deals more than doubles

B.C. stock and debt deals lead the charge on growth with M&As not far behind
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New Crown agency aimed at changing administration of financial services regulations in B.C.

New Crown agency aimed at changing administration of financial services regulations in B.C.

Arm's-length B.C. Financial Services Authority will replace the government-run Financial Institutions Commission
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B.C. eyes smaller pot growers to fight product shortage

B.C. eyes smaller pot growers to fight product shortage

Province may move to marijuana microproducers to meet demand, minister of solicitor general and public safety says
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Tougher role urged for B.C.’s police watchdog

Tougher role urged for B.C.’s police watchdog

Civilian office should be empowered to investigate misconduct, group says
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Speculation tax declaration requirements under scrutiny

Speculation tax declaration requirements under scrutiny

B.C. privacy commissioner reviewing government’s demands for information
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B.C. retail spending hits $7.3 billion in January

B.C. retail spending hits $7.3 billion in January

Retail spending in B.C. rebounded in January as retailers posted their strongest monthly sales gain since April 2018. Total sales jumped 1.4% from December to a seasonally adjusted $7.28 billion.
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Levy will stall industry: BCBC

Levy will stall industry: BCBC

Business council takes aim at B.C. carbon tax
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Donations to B.C. political parties plunged after corporation, union ban

Donations to B.C. political parties plunged after corporation, union ban

Donations to Liberals drop by 85.5%, NDP by 84.8%, Greens by 66.6%
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Registry of beneficial ownership aimed at lifting curtain on money laundering and tax evasion

Registry of beneficial ownership aimed at lifting curtain on money laundering and tax evasion

B.C. introduces first property registry in Canada that shines light on companies, trusts and partnerships
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Insider trading: April 2, 2019

Insider trading: April 2, 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 March 28, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
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