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Kelowna firm to acquire electronic medical records developer

QHR Technologies Inc. (TSX-V:QHR), a Kelowna-based software company, plans to spend $5 million to acquire Clinicare Corp., a Calgary-based electronic medical records firm.

Kodak cuts B.C. jobs; shifts development to Israel

Eastman Kodak Co. (NYSE: EK) is reducing its B.C. headcount and shifting product development traditionally done at its sites in Victoria and Burnaby to Israel.

New clean-tech co-op powers up

Three Canadian organizations involved in the development and commercialization of clean energy technology have joined forces.

Olympics spark B.C. business and economic development: PwC

Hosting the 2010 Olympic Games has produced a series of benefits to B.C.'s economy and few negatives, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP released Thursday. Commissioned by the B.C.

RCMP launches merchant fraud prevention program

The RCMP is warning merchants to be aware of increased counterfeit and fraudulent activity this holiday season.

Vancouver power developer closes $70 million financing

Vancouver's Plutonic Power Corp. (TSX:PCC) has raised $70.35 million in a recently announced bought deal financing. The company sold 21 million common shares at $3.

B.C. maintains AAA credit rating

Moody's Investors Service has confirmed the province's triple-A credit rating, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced Wednesday.

B.C. greenhouse vegetable grower converting from income trust

Delta-based Village Farms Income Fund (TSX:VFF.UN) plans to convert to a corporation from an income trust by the end of the year.

Lower natural gas prices this winter: National Energy Board

With relatively weak demand and large inventories of natural gas, Canadians can expect to pay less to heat their homes this winter, according to the winter forecast by the National Energy Board (NEB).

Flat holiday sales may plague retailers: Ernst & Young

Recent improvements in the economy and consumer confidence won't necessarily translate into strong sales this holiday season, according to an Ernst & Young report. The firm expects holiday sales to remain flat this year compared with 2008 sales.