Keyword: British Columbia

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B.C. is proposing to create a new financial watchdog for municipal governments. But the cities are none too happy about the implications

  • By: Brian Lewis
  • December 20, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 17:20

The West Coast shipbuilding industry just got a huge shot in the arm. A new era may be dawning

  • By: Brian Lewis
  • November 16, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 12:12

Business may like it but voters clearly don’t: the provincial political cost of a consumption tax championed by Ottawa

  • By: Lewis Brian
  • September 23, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 15:53

There was a time when B.C. ferries was the West Coast’s pride and joy. But now, thanks to political ideology trumping common sense, the 36-vessel fleet is sailing through stormy seas.The ferry system and its 4,500 employees who serve 47 destinations on 25 coastal routes is being rocked by numerous challenges, such as sharp fare […]

Province would support a more co-operative model

Residents of Canada’s most western province are asking why their provincial government has given casinos $400 million in funding

  • By: Brian Lewis
  • February 7, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 15:10

With the Olympics over and housing and government spending set to slow, B.C.’s growth will be lower but still stable in 2011

Getting up to speed on sweeping changes to succession legislation coming this year will be crucial for financial advisors, especially those with older clients

B.C. will be dealing with the agenda of exiting premier Gordon Campbell long after he departs in February — and that means uncertainty

  • By: Brian Lewis
  • December 6, 2010 October 29, 2019
  • 17:19

Revenues, spending have both increased