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Small-cap companies not ready for climate disclosure rules: TMX Group CEO

Small-cap companies not ready for climate disclosure rules: TMX Group CEO

CALGARY — Most of Canada's small and mid-sized publicly traded companies are not at all prepared for potentially forthcoming new requirements that could force them to disclose their climate impacts, the CEO of the company that operates the Toronto St
Insurer Intact Financial reports $611 million in catastrophe losses in third quarter

Insurer Intact Financial reports $611 million in catastrophe losses in third quarter

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. estimates its catastrophe losses for the second quarter were approximately $611 million on a pre-tax basis. The property and casualty insurer says in a news release that the losses amounted to $2.
B.C. ordered to pay $10M for denying Squamish power project

B.C. ordered to pay $10M for denying Squamish power project

Justice Kevin Loo said Greengen Holdings Ltd lost an opportunity to achieve a completed and profitable hydro-electric project.
BC United blames 'voter confusion' for dip in polls

BC United blames 'voter confusion' for dip in polls

Party leader Falcon blames 'confusion,' surging federal Tories for BC Conservatives jump in polls
Pandemic trading error nets B.C. mutual fund dealer $30K fine, suspension

Pandemic trading error nets B.C. mutual fund dealer $30K fine, suspension

Mutual fund dealer tried to pay back a client for losses incurred due to errors he made and then denied it to the regulator.
Ben Mulroney faces lawsuit after promoting B.C. firm with discredited ex-realtor

Ben Mulroney faces lawsuit after promoting B.C. firm with discredited ex-realtor

Two Canadian celebrities promoted a company that was supposed to revolutionize digital payment processing and do so while supporting minority-run businesses; but they did so alongside a B.C. resident with a history of criminal conduct, professional misconduct and unpaid debts.
B.C. small-business owners less confident than counterparts across the country, says KPMG survey

B.C. small-business owners less confident than counterparts across the country, says KPMG survey

Canadian small-business owners more confident overall about growth
B.C. massage therapist ordered to pay $12K in fines, costs

B.C. massage therapist ordered to pay $12K in fines, costs

Jeremy Jakobsze engaged in retribution against prospective client after Google review, says College of Massage Therapists of BC.
Vancouver woman sues neighbour over 'privacy wall' blocking ocean view

Vancouver woman sues neighbour over 'privacy wall' blocking ocean view

Lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court is pursuing $30,000 plus $1,000 per day and costs.
Carson Binda: The punishing Employer Health Tax doesn't belong in B.C.

Carson Binda: The punishing Employer Health Tax doesn't belong in B.C.

There are more acceptable variations for a health tax, Carson Binda argues