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Clean energy driving bullish analysis of "highly speculative" uranium play

Despite the run up in precious metal and base metal prices, one local research firm believes now may be the time to invest in uranium.

Rapid start of Hornby bike lane construction demonstrates "kangaroo council" at city hall: Anton

Crews starting construction on the Hornby Street bike lane Wednesday mere hours after council approved the project has prompted NPA councillor Suzanne Anton to claim Vancouver city hall is home to a “kangaroo council.

Tractor accident renews calls for improved worker-transport laws

A tractor accident in Surrey this week in which five agriculture workers were injured has United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada renewing its call for the B.C.

Farmed fish producer expanding in Chinese market

While B.C. fisheries enjoy the benefits of the Fraser River’s record salmon run, one local company is making a name for itself with fish farms in China. Vancouver-based AgriMarine Holdings Inc.

Bear Creek bullish on its silver mine prospects

Bear Creek Mining Corp. (TSX-V:BCM) does not have a mine in production, but believes it is only four years away from being one of the world’s largest silver producers.

Vancouver-based events production firm preparing restructuring proposal

Event production firm Rocky Mountain Production Services has notified creditors it will be putting a formal restructuring proposal to a vote in a month.

CPR boosting coal shipping capacity in new 10-year deal with Teck

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.A) has signed a 10-year deal with Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP) to transport coal from its five mines in southeast B.C. to Vancouver area ports.

Lack of affordability hindering Olympic Village sales efforts

Vancouver’s Olympic Village development and Surrey’s Quattro city centre towers are a study in contrasts. In 2007, the 140 units in Quattro 1 sold out in four hours.

Hornby bike lane approved over business community objections

Vancouver cyclists have an improved corridor to ride in downtown Vancouver, but many business owners along the route are not pleased with the decision. City council approved plans on Tuesday night to build a $3.

Sandstorm ups financing to $50 million as gold hits record highs

Gold prices keep hitting record highs and Vancouver’s precious metals companies are looking to cash in. Hours after Sandstorm Resources Ltd.