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Vancity, Canada's largest credit union, reported a 7.5% increase in net earnings in 2009, resulting in the second highest annual profit in the institution's history. Despite the economic downturn, net earnings rose to $50.3 million from $46.

Vancouver-headquartered Telus Corp. (TSX:T) reported a 45% decline in fourth quarter net profit although operating revenues declined only slightly to $2.44 billion.

Victoria has entered into a six-year agreement with Deloitte Inc. to develop a new computer-based integrated case management system to help deliver major social services programs.

Vancouver's Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW) plans to acquire all the silver and gold production from Augusta Resource Corp.'s Rosemont copper project in Arizona.

B.C.'s residential housing market recovered from last January's decade low, but retreated from December's roaring market, according to data released Thursday by the B.C. Real Estate Association.

Retired Canadians are living a far more comfortable retirement than their American counterparts, according to a North American study by TD Canada Trust.

A coalition of B.C. conservationists has filed a formal objection with the U.K.-based Marine Stewardship Council, which intends to brand the Fraser River sockeye salmon fishery as a sustainable source of seafood.

A consortium that includes Richmond-based CHC Helicopters, has won a 25-year contract to provide comprehensive search and rescue services to the U.K. government.

Vancouver-based Intrawest ULC.

The HST and higher interest rates forecast by the middle of 2010 are expected to push the resale housing market downward in 2011, according to the forecast by the Canadian Real Estate Association. The association forecasts B.C.