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First Quantum takes legal action against DRC to Washington

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) is not leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo without a fight. The Vancouver-based company added a third item to its list of legal actions on Friday by filing for international arbitration in Washington, D.C.

Economic confidence in B.C. lagging behind rest of Canada: RBC

Economic uncertainity hangs over the heads of British Columbians these days with nearly half saying their number one focus over the next year will be to slash debt.

Global bioenergy companies converging in Vancouver

Bioenergy leaders from around the world gathered in Vancouver this week for a two-day conference focusing on creating viable business models for the fledgling industry.

NPA councillor urges city to eliminate social housing at Olympic Village

Controversy continues to swirl around the former Olympic Village after it was acknowledged that Millennium Development’s $200 million scheduled loan payment to the city on August 31 was $8 million short and remains $3 million short despite additional

Terasen and Kelowna sign agreement for $38 million district energy systems

B.C.’s largest natural gas provider has teamed up with the City of Kelowna to develop two district energy systems valued at $38 million.

Photo finishers struggling as novelty of digital cameras wanes

Photo finishing retailers are grappling with how to survive in an environment where people are less likely to print their photos. Telus -owned Black Photo Corp.

Canadian GDP declines for first time since August 2009: StatsCan

The Canadian economy receded in July for the first time in nearly a year, according to a Statistics Canada report published Thursday. The report said real gross domestic product fell 0.

Lower prices could drive B.C. real estate sales in 2011 and 2012

B.C.’s real estate market may be in a cooling trend, but Central 1 Credit Union is predicting home sales will stabilize later this year and trend upward in 2011 and 2012.

B.C. retailers not surprised by slumping consumer confidence

The Conference Board of Canada reported September 29 what B.C. retailers already knew: consumer confidence in Canada slipped for the fourth consecutive month in September.

Raw milk lovers reach agreement to ensure supply of

B.C. raw milk lovers who are members of the Home on the Range cow share appear to have reached an agreement with the Fraser Health Authority enabling them to continue to get shipments of raw milk.