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A new seed fund is being launched in B.C. and Alberta for early-stage life sciences firms. Vancouver’s Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), the provinces of B.C.

>Port Metro Vancouver introduces user fees to recoup infrastructure investment, but additional costs raise port competitiveness concerns

October labour board ruling determines that employees can lose their jobs for slagging their boss on the social networking site just as they might if they did it in person

B.C.’s film and wine gatherings are growing in size and number

Vancouver-based Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM) plans to acquire a 70% stake in a gold-lead-zinc mine in Hunan province for US$33 million.

A lead-pipe cinch: The case for investing in base metals

Contemplation and reflection are key to strategic corporate planning

2010 Olympics helped raise province’s matrimonial profile worldwide

Telus Corp. (TSX:T) has found that Canadian companies experienced a 29% increase in security breaches from 2009 to 2010.

Famed movie director James Cameron’s recent visit to Alberta to check out the oilsands was surprisingly thoughtful and uneventful. Unlike many celebrity activists, he seemed to have a grasp of the issues involved and he offered balanced and reasonable criticisms.