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New figures from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) show imported beers continue to grow in popularity in B.C.

Vancouver-based Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. (OTCBB:FMTI), which was formerly listed on the Nasdaq, has received a competing bid for its assets. New Jersey-based Pharmachem Laboratories Inc. has offered to acquire all of Forbes Medi-Tech ’s assets for US$1.

Increasing volumes of exports to Asian economies in the first half of 2010 helped push foreign shipments to 45.

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is anticipating lower than previously-forecast home sales and average home prices in B.C.

Middle-aged Canadians know they need to save for retirement, but many remain preoccupied with current needs and wants, according to a BMO Bank of Montreal study.

Richmond’s Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) reported an almost 9% increase in second quarter profit due to stronger performance in its information systems division, which includes its space, satellite and surveillance businesses.

Provincial NDP energy critic John Horgan is repudiating an independent power advocacy group’s claims that it is environmentally and economically unacceptable for B.C. to import electricity. In a BIV Daily story published Thursday, the B.C.

A survey by the Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation has found that the HST is among some of the recent changes in regulatory and compliance requirements that are leading corporate tax managers to neglect strategic tax planning.

British Columbians choose to bank online more than any other group of Canadians, according to the latest study by the Canadian Bankers Association. The survey found that 72% of B.C.

Methanol producer Methanex (TSX:MX) reported a 304% increase in year-over-year profit for the second quarter, but production stalls resulted in profit dropping 60% when compared with the first quarter of 2010. Methanex posted a profit of US$11.