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New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is joining most major jurisdictions in North America with the introduction of a whistleblower program aimed at catching bad actors in the investment industry
Longtime Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Paul Holden to retire

Longtime Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Paul Holden to retire

Burnaby Board of Trade will look for a new leader as its president of more than a decade steps down.
B.C. replaces Surrey Police Board with administrator over troubled transition

B.C. replaces Surrey Police Board with administrator over troubled transition

British Columbia's solicitor general has suspended the Surrey Police Board and replaced it with an administrator to perform all its duties, ousting Mayor Brenda Locke from her role in Surrey's troubled transition from the RCMP to an independent police force.
Council's 'opposition' reflects on one year under ABC Vancouver

Council's 'opposition' reflects on one year under ABC Vancouver

Christine Boyle, Adriane Carr and Pete Fry are the only non-ABC Vancouver politicians at city hall.
B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment. 
Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Deceased's mother-in-law claims will from 1995 is valid, and leaves her all assets
Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

TORONTO — While some financial advisers might be unwilling to take on younger clients with small accounts, experts say that shouldn't deter young investors from beginning their financial journey and that online resources can be a good place to start
Elizabeth Murphy: BC NDP housing bills need to be withdrawn

Elizabeth Murphy: BC NDP housing bills need to be withdrawn

Local authorities know more about their communities and the best ways to develop them
Canadian Coast Guard science vessel coming together at Seaspan

Canadian Coast Guard science vessel coming together at Seaspan

When it is launched, it will be Canada’s premier floating laboratory.
B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

William Lorne MacDonald practiced law at MacDonald Tuskey in North Vancouver before agreeing to major suspension.