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Vancouver startup finds

A Vancouver startup is assessing its next move after finding “striking” similarities between its predictive text software and features Google is using in its new instant search product. WordLogic Corp.

Global politics threatening economic recovery

Investors should stay in high-quality investments as one strategy to deal with ongoing global economic uncertainty.

YVR, WestJet applaud end of aviation fuel tax

The Vancouver Airport Authority and Calgary-based WestJet are applauding Premier Gordon Campbell’s announcement Sunday that the province will eliminate the aviation fuel tax in British Columbia for international commercial flights.

Economic freedom on the decline for first time in quarter century: Fraser Institute

Economic freedom dropped around the world for the first time in decades as a result of the recession, according to a report released Monday by the Fraser Institute.

Travel a key priority for a satisfied life: HSBC study

Travelling might be good for the mind and soul, but Canadians don’t think they can afford to travel as much as they would like. A TD Canada Trust survey released last week found that less than half of Canadians and 53% of B.C.

B.C. taking lead in national foreign-trained architect accreditation program

A made-in-B.C. process to help more foreign-trained architects become registered professionals is going national.

Atleo applauds business and First Nations ties at Vancouver gala

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was in Vancouver Thursday to celebrate new partnerships between Canada’s aboriginal and business communities.

B.C. First Nations lacking capacity to take advantage of development opportunities: Teck Resources

David Parker has spent the better part of the past 20 years travelling throughout the Americas negotiating business deals with aboriginal groups. Today, he’s vice-president of sustainability at Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.A/TCK.B), B.C.

Canadians unsuccessful at reducing debt: Manulife

More than two-thirds of Canadians want to reduce their debt, but the vast majority has not been able to accomplish that goal during the past year.

Continental Minerals sold to Chinese group for $432 million

China’s Jinchuan Group Ltd. has signed a letter of agreement to buy Vancouver-based Continental Minerals Corp. (TSX-V:KMK) for $432 million.