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Fresh from launching the Steve Nash Collection line of suits, Vancouver-based online custom suit maker Indochino has embarked on another marketing technique aimed at boosting sales: opening a pop-up retail location at 1139 Georgia Street November 16 through 19.

Canadian engineering and construction giant SNC-Lavalin plans to expand its Vancouver presence and take six floors with a total of 100,000 square feet in the 24-floor tower that Bentall Kennedy LP is developing at the corner of Thurlow and Alberni streets, across from the Shangri-la Hotel Vancouver.

Vancouver real estate developers are expecting a relatively stable market next year, but one that’s not quite as strong as 2011.

BC Hydro ’s money-man, Charles Reid , has been named acting president and CEO of the Crown corporation amid the impending departure of current chief executive Dave Cobb . The utility said Monday Reid would assume his new role December 1.

More than 2,000 delegates are attending the Canadian Union of Public Employees ’ five-day bi-annual convention, starting today at the Vancouver Convention Centre .

BC Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman said his ministry has for several months been concerned about BC Hydro ’s use of deferral accounts.

Despite a struggling economy and Vancouver's real estate market dipping into what insiders call a buyer’s market, condominium towers continue to sell out.

Shares in Vancouver-based Pacific Northern Gas (TSX:PNG) shot up more than 20% Monday after AltaGas (TSX:ALA) tendered a $230 million bid for the pipeline company.

The largest-ever trade mission to China involving B.C. seafood producers is expected to help them beat their own record of $80 million worth of seafood exported to China in 2010. Representatives from 30 B.C.

Mayor Gregor Robertson on Sunday unveiled what he called an “ambitious” new affordable housing and homelessness plan.