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Vancouver mayor supports Surrey's SkyTrain pivot

Vancouver mayor supports Surrey's SkyTrain pivot

Kennedy Stewart to lead divided council, to focus on housing first
B.C. inflation rate eases to 2.5% in September

B.C. inflation rate eases to 2.5% in September

Despite unexpected national slowdown, TD economist says latest numbers won't affect central bank's decision-making
Smaller national and/or global companies outpacing their larger counterparts in growth

Smaller national and/or global companies outpacing their larger counterparts in growth

The larger national and/or global companies in British Columbia on Business in Vancouver ’s Top 100 National and/or Global Companies operating in B.C list (pages 22, 24, 26, 27 and 28) have scaled down while companies lower on the list have grown.
Regional transportation a key issue for municipal election voters

Regional transportation a key issue for municipal election voters

As the official date for municipal elections in British Columbia draws near, discussions about housing have dominated most candidate meetings and debates across the Lower Mainland.
Goods production helps drive B.C. job gains

Goods production helps drive B.C. job gains

B.C. employment surged in September, marking a fourth consecutive monthly increase, after a weak first half. Estimated employment rose by 33,300 persons, up 1.3% from August. Gains were propelled by both full-time and part-time work.
Cannabis Q &A

Cannabis Q &A

Legalization comes with plenty of new laws
Legalization could spark cannabis capital infusion

Legalization could spark cannabis capital infusion

Some investors eyeing post-legalization market might cash out if they abide by the investment maxim ‘Buy on rumour, sell on news’
Insider trading: October 16, 2018

Insider trading: October 16, 2018

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 October 10, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Class action lawsuit claims Shaw engaged in an ‘unlawful pricing scheme’ that favoured Cantonese and Mandarin speakers

Lawsuit of the week: Class action lawsuit claims Shaw engaged in an ‘unlawful pricing scheme’ that favoured Cantonese and Mandarin speakers

Shaw Communications Inc. and Shaw Cablesystems GP face a class action over an alleged “unlawful pricing scheme” under which the cable giant offered lower rates to Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking customers.

Infographic: A visual guide to business financial statements

What is the difference between a balance sheet, an income statement and a statement of cash flows? This infographic explains what components are found in each one. Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist