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Destiny Media settles multi-year court battle

After a near five-year patent battle, Vancouver’s Destiny Media Technologies (TSX-V:DSY) and Yangaroo Inc . (TSX-V:YOO) have reached a settlement.

Richmond print house seeks investors

Printers seek fresh strategies to counter financial difficulties in the face of the recession’s impact. As market contracts, those who are doing well are identifying niche opportunities that play to their strengths

Local courier firms see increase in business from Canada Post strike

Vancouver courier services were busier than ever meeting the demands of customers as Canada Post hashed out a deal with its workers. For some, it was too much of a good thing

B.C. farmers’ net worth rises: Statistics Canada

In the lead-up to the disastrous 2010 crop season, B.C. farmers’ net worth rose for at least the fourth year in a row, according to Statistics Canada . The government number-cruncher released data June 24 that showed the average B.C.

Bear Creek shares tumble after Peru revokes mineral rights

Bear Creek Mining (TSX-V:BCM) was in damage control mode Monday after the Peruvian government revoked mineral concessions covering its Santa Ana silver project. The Vancouver-based company saw its share price drop 25% to $3.

London Drugs thanks police for protection during riot

London Drugs is supporting the Vancouver Police Foundation in the wake of the June 15 riot, when officers ensured the safety of the drugstore chain’s staff.

AgriMarine explores farming bluefin tuna in Japan

AgriMarine Holdings (TSX-V:FSH) is banking on its proprietary closed-containment fish farm technology to rear one of the world’s most prized fish – bluefin tuna.

Land claims issues hamper oil and gas investment in B.C.

B.C. is the fourth-worst place in the world when it comes to land claims issues for oil and gas investment, according to the Fraser Institute ’s annual Global Petroleum Survey, released Monday.

Toronto provides inspiration for Vancouver’s bike lane opponents

Several business closures have taken place on Hornby Street in the half-year since the City of Vancouve r installed a separate bike lane.

Quantum calls on U.S. to stockpile rare earth materials

Reacting to China’s recent clampdown on unregulated mining of rare earth materials, Vancouver-based Quantum Rare Earth Developments Corp. (TSX-V:QRE; OTCQX:QREDF; FRANKFURT:BR3) is calling on the U.S. to start stockpiling rare earth materials.