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Prices Canadian farmers received for their commodities fell for a second straight month, falling 5% in June after a 0.5% decline in May, according to Statistics Canada data released Thursday.

Nearly half of Canadians feel more secure about their jobs now than a year ago, according to a Monster.

With slower economic growth expected among developed countries over the next few years, Canadian small and medium-sized businesses will become key job creators, according to Scotia Economics.

B.C. businesses are more optimistic about the future of the economy, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey. The business barometer index for B.C. rose in August after falling slightly in July. About 44% of B.C.

B.C.'s coffers have been bled dry by massive drops in personal income taxes and natural resource revenue. The province is forecasting a $2.8 billion deficit in 2009/10 compared with the $495 million deficit it had forecast last February.

Vancouver-headquartered Magma Energy Corp. (TSX:MXY) plans to increase its stake in an Icelandic geothermal company for approximately US$29.5 million. Magma has signed an agreement to acquire 32.

Canadians spent less eating out in June with total food sales in Canada falling 1.3% in June, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday. Total sales fell to $3.98 billion from $4 billion due primarily to a 3.

B.C. parents are expected to spend less than the national average on their children going back to school, according to a Scotiabank study. Parents in B.C.

Vancouver's West Timmins Mining Inc. (TSX:WTM) has agreed to be acquired by Toronto-based Lake Shore Gold Corp. (TSX:LSG) in an all-share deal worth approximately $319 million.

Export Development Canada has signed a US$30 million line of credit with Hong Kong's China Gas Holdings Ltd., its first commercial financing with a Chinese buyer of Canadian exports.