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Richmond-headquartered MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) has won the contract to modernize and upgrade the information systems of B.C.'s Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA). The $13.

A more resilient user base and higher fares were among some of the key reasons for Dominion Bond Rating Service upgrading BC Ferries' long-term rating from A (low) to A.

After one of the worst contractions since 1982, the B.C. economy is forecast to rebound as one of the fastest growing in Canada next year, according to RBC Economics' provincial outlook report. Following a 2.6% decline this year, real GDP in B.C.

Vancouver's new housing price increases this past October were near the top of the list when compared with other Canadian cities, according to Statistics Canada. Prices rose 1.1% in Quebec City and 0.

Vancouver's Maximizer Software Inc. (TSX:MAX) has completed a going-private transaction led by the family of company chair Terrence Hui.

Nearly half of retailers (47%) never or rarely contact police when they detect fraud despite potential losses in the tens of thousands, according to data released by Statistics Canada.

The recession has hurt the financial security of at least a third of Canadians, according to a survey by Desjardins Financial Security.

B.C. residential home sales roared to near record highs in November, with both sales volume and unit sales more than doubling last month, according to the B.C. Real Estate Association. Overall dollar volume of sales more than tripled to $3.

Western Canadian shoppers enjoy holiday shopping the least and plan to spend less this year, according to Maritz Research's annual holiday shopping poll.

Vancouver developer Concord Pacific is the latest company named an official supplier to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Concord will make a financial contribution to the Games and provide land for VANOC's use in preparation for, and during, the Games.