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ING Direct using B.C.-based ABM network to launch free chequing accounts

Langley-based Ficanex’s national network of more than 2,400 automated banking machines (ABMs) will play a key role in ING Direct Canada’s expansion in the Canadian personal banking market.

Imperial closes Huckleberry mine over wildfire concerns

Wildfires in northern B.C. have forced Vancouver-based Imperial Metals Corp. (TSX:III) to shutter its Huckleberry mine.

Forestry workers reach tentative labour agreement

About 2,000 forest workers in northern B.C. have reached a tentative labour agreement with employers after more than a year without one, the union announced Wednesday. The United Steelworkers ’ B.C.

Sea Breeze lands Toronto investor for Knob Hill wind farm

Vancouver-based Sea Breeze Power Corp. (TSX-V:SBX) has signed an agreement to build its Knob Hill Wind Farm on northern Vancouver Island. The company has partnered with Toronto-based electricity generator International Power Canada Inc.

Constitutional scholar blasts Elections BC decision to stall HST petition

Acting chief electoral officer Craig James was mistaken when he decided not to send the citizens’ initiative petition against the HST and its accompanying bill to a legislative committee, according to one of Canada’s preeminent and most experienced c

Influential women team up to fight ovarian cancer

An upstart organization backed by some of the most influential women in the province is raising money to help fight ovarian cancer.

Canada Line ridership fuelling support for Tri-Cities rapid transit line

Ridership on the Canada Line is demonstrating to the provincial government and TransLink the need to get on with the Evergreen Line, the Lower Mainland’s next big rapid transit project.

Nexterra powers ahead with biomass system at UBC

Nexterra Systems Corp. has finalized a multi-million dollar agreement with the University of British Columbia (UBC) for a biomass heat and power system.

Mackenzie pulp mill reopening today

The Mackenzie pulp mill is expected to reopen later today and bring 220 jobs to the economically hard-hit northern B.C. community. B.C.

Magma ups stake in Icelandic geothermal power producer

Magma Energy Corp. (TSX:MXY) increased its stake in the Icelandic geothermal power plant operated by HS Orka on Tuesday despite continuing calls from within the island nation to block the acquisition.