Economy, Law & Politics

Vancouver-based methanol supply giant Methanex Corp. (TSX:MX) announced February 21 that it would issue US$250 million in senior unsecured notes with a 10-year maturity and use the proceeds to pay down debt.

The Vancouver Board of Trade has given the provincial budget a “B” grade. “While we appreciate the consultation and analysis under way, clarity around the future sales tax regime in B.C.

Slowing global growth threatens to heighten downside risks in commodities; timing of government cutbacks key to protecting economy

Business groups are voicing broad support – but a few concerns – with B.C.'s just-released budget.

New downtown buildings include less parking per square foot than a generation ago; free parking becomes metered and metered is eliminated

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company Insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending February 9. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

B.C. is anticipating its new budget at approximately 3 p.m. today. when Finance Minister Kevin Falcon is slated to deliver his budget speech to the legislature.

According to Statistics Canada , retail sales across the country edged down 0.2% in December to $38.6 billion, following four consecutive monthly increases. The downward trend was attributed to lower sales in five provinces in December, including B.

B.C. Lottery Corp. (BCLC) said Tuesday it's spending $109 million to replace its gaming management system (GMS) by 2015, the brain that helps operate its casinos and gaming systems.