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In some Asian countries, you can already make payments using your cellphone. Soon, credit union members in Canada may be able to do the same thing. Wendy Lachance, Coast Capital Saving

A&W is finding success in getting customers to say uncle. The North Vancouver-based quick-service franchisor credits strong sales of its sirloin Uncle Burger as a contributor to the burger chain

Vancouver-based the Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN) reported a 1.9% drop in restaurant sales due to a decline in same-store sales in 2010’s first quarter. Total sales fell to $120.3 million, due to a 3.

The Olympic Games might have given B.C. an economic boost this winter, but the province’s diversified economy and stronger government balance sheet are what will keep it among Canada’s strongest economies next year. Warren Jestin, Scotiabank

Seacliff Under the terms of the deal, Churchill will acquire Seacliff and Seacliff’s shareholders will receive $17.14 in cash per share.

B.C. home sales lifted in April, but experts say the market has begun to show signs of leveling off.

The vast majority of employees at a company that’s faced layoffs feel a significant increase in their workloads, according to a study by Right Management.

Capital markets juggernaut Peter Brown has been named chairman of the Fraser Institute’s board of trustees, the think-tank announced today.

Another Vancouver miner plans to split its assets into two companies to boost shareholder value. Earlier this morning, gold explorer International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

Vancouver’s Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) reported a 55% decline in first quarter profits from a 25% drop in quarterly revenue. Net income fell to $20 million compared with a net profit of $45 million in the same period a year ago.