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Landlocked farmers in B.C. hoping to cash in on northeast shale gas boom

But they say restrictive agricultural land reserve rules designed to protect the province’s rich food production real estate are threatening their economic survival

Profiting from peers a growing loans trend in British Columbia

Peer-to-peer lending website overcomes regulatory hurdles to secure access to capital and provide loans in the province

Beyond the storm

As the financial and corporate world moves beyond the impact of the global credit crisis, competition is again heating up between financiers and alternative lenders in B.C.

Real estate roundup

Canadian investors scout deals in second-tier centres

Destiny Media wins partial victory; suit heading to trial

A $25 million defamation suit between Vancouver’s Destiny Media Technologies Inc. (TSX:DSY) and Yangaroo Inc. (TSX-V:YOO) is heading to trial, but the companies are at odds regarding a January 20 judgment.

CN inks major labour and pulp service agreements

The Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR) was in bargaining mode over the weekend, pulling together two significant agreements across Canada. On Monday morning, the railway operator signed a service agreement with Squamish Terminals Ltd.

Pacific Gateway should stay on leading edge: Day

The biggest challenge ahead for the Pacific Gateway will be staying ahead of the competition, federal Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Stockwell Day told Business in Vancouver in a recent interview.

Abbott campaigns on forestry issues

Provincial Liberal leadership candidate George Abbott has announced a series of new measures he would take, if elected premier, to support B.C.’s forestry industry and workers. “Forestry is a fundamental part of B.C.

De Jong cautiously supports northeast B.C. ALR rules

The restrictive rules that protect farmland across the province have transformed dozens of farm-based businesses into illegal enterprises. According to Citizens for Agricultural Land Reform , a group of landowners in northeast B.C.

Council votes for more consultation on taller buildings

City of Vancouver council voted to consult further with the Downtown Eastside community before considering allowing taller buildings in the area.