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Northgate Minerals says goodbye to the B.C. mine that built the company

CEO Ken Stowe announces his retirement as Kemess South fades into the province’s history books

Taking care of business

Inaugural CFO awards recognize contribution of those often overlooked

Social media for community causes

Non-profits connect with more people and capitalize on global trend of using the Internet for spreading messages

M&A action up on strong economy

Cash-rich companies primed to grow through acquisitions from private equity sellers

True wealth

Worried about wealth? Start giving more than you’re getting

B.C. housing starts to increase in 2011, 2012: CMHC

Historically low interest rates, stable employment and population growth will boost B.C.’s housing market this year and next, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Ice rink operator expands U.S. operations

Burnaby’s Canlan Ice Sports Corp . is expanding its U.S. operations by proposing to buy a three-rink, 106,000-square-foot facility in the Chicago suburb of Romeoville.

Lower growth in China hits Canadian metal markets

A mild growth slowdown in China has generated “jitters” in the commodities market this spring, putting downward pressure on metal prices that could affect revenue for B.C. miners.

Falcon threatens social program cuts if HST rejected

If voters reject the HST in a referendum June 13 through July 22, there will be a $2.57 billion deficit this year – a situation that would necessitate drastic spending cuts, according to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon .

Delta farmer invests in selling premium juice in Asia

Cool spring weather is not dampening Delta farmer Terry Bremner ’s expansion plans. The owner of Bremner Foods and Wellbrook Winery invested $500,000 in a bottling line for his Bremner’s 100% pure blueberry, cranberry, black cherry and other juices.