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Insider trading: September 18, 2018

Insider trading: September 18, 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 September 13, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Air Canada mobile app data breach spurs class action for Privacy Act violations

Lawsuit of the week: Air Canada mobile app data breach spurs class action for Privacy Act violations

After announcing a data breach of its mobile app potentially allowing unauthorized access to up to 20,000 accounts, Air Canada faces a class action for Privacy Act violations.
Moment has come to end daylight saving time in B.C., officials say

Moment has come to end daylight saving time in B.C., officials say

UBCM delegates throw support behind call to stop resetting clocks twice a year
Cascadia partnerships formalizing with launch of leadership group

Cascadia partnerships formalizing with launch of leadership group

New committee features business leaders from B.C. and Washington state
Public officials shouldn’t be kicked out of office for civil disobedience: UBCM

Public officials shouldn’t be kicked out of office for civil disobedience: UBCM

Municipal leaders vote on resolution setting guidelines for councils dealing with politicians who run afoul of law
New funds support B.C. recreation, culture, rural communities

New funds support B.C. recreation, culture, rural communities

Provincial government announces $229 million to improve infrastructure, help remote areas
Marijuana farm odour and security concern municipal leaders

Marijuana farm odour and security concern municipal leaders

Ottawa has yet to release guidelines addressing expected rise in complaints about smell from cannabis production
B.C. mayors take aim at speculation tax

B.C. mayors take aim at speculation tax

British Columbia’s proposed real estate speculation tax will damage communities and businesses and do little to deal with the housing crisis or reduce homelessness, B.C. mayors said Sept. 12.

BIV Vancouver mayoral debate (coming at 7PM)

Opioid crisis stokes debate about addiction management versus abstinence

Opioid crisis stokes debate about addiction management versus abstinence

Treatment centre official takes aim at idea that long-term regime of prescribed drugs is the best option for addicts