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Gas peddling push on

With exports to foreign markets still years away, energy companies are looking to promote gas consumption on B.C.’s home turf

BIV parent sees revenue growth in first quarter

Newspaper publisher Glacier Media (TSX:GVC) saw its revenue climb 6.2% to $61 million in the first quarter due to growth in both print and digital media platforms.

Domestic market needed to exploit B.C.’s gas riches

Industry leaders say natural gas vehicles and power generation are the two best options for driving local resource consumption

New sunrise for sustainable energy in B.C. as pro-solar campaign launched

But keynote speaker at Vancouver conference disagrees with direct subsidies for economically impractical options

Conifex Timber inks bioenergy agreement

Conifex Timber (TSX-V:CFF) may be a forestry company, but it plans to rake in $20 million every year in energy revenue.

Canada poised to become world’s second-largest diamond producer

Vancouver-based HRA Group predicts continued growth with imminent opening of three new diamond mines in Canada, as well as offices in Milan and Hong Kong

Executives on the bleeding edge of change

Retailers introduce new payment technologies and self-serve kiosks as strategies to maintain their market advantage

Real estate roundup

HST, rising lease rates boosting demand for office ownership; Bonnis buys Hollywood Theatre

First Nation opposition mounts against TimberWest deal

Fifteen First Nations groups on Vancouver Island have taken a stand against TimberWest Forest Corp.’s (TSX:TWF.UN) $1 billion takeover deal, less than a week after the company said the deal is its best option.

Day4 Energy’s near future not so bright

Burnaby-based Day4 Energy Inc. (TSX: DFE), a global provider of solar photovoltaic (PV) products, today reported net losses of $7 million in the first quarter of 2011.