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B.C. manufacturing sales rose 2% in June, reversing the sales decline in May, according to updated Statistics Canada data released Friday. Sales rose to $2.71 billion in June from $2.66 billion in May. May manufacturing sales were 1.

Vancouver-based Village Farms Income Fund (TSX:VFF.UN) reported a 3% decline in revenue and a net loss for its second quarter ending June 30, 2009. Revenue fell to US$42.8 million from US$44.

Canadian consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month, according to the latest survey by TNS Canadian Facts. The overall index jumped to 99.2, up 6% from July's 93.4 and June's 92.

Victoria has raised an additional $37 million in its August sale of oil and gas land rights, bringing its year to date total to $321.7 million. The August 12 sale offered 47 parcels covering 22,757 hectares.

A 3.3% drop in claims in the first six months of 2009 boosted net profits for B.C.'s auto insurer. The Insurance Corporation of B.C. reported net income of $277 million in the first half of 2009, up from $255 million in the same period last year.

More employers are expanding employee training than cutting, according to a new survey by Accountemps.

Vancouver's Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) has increased its stake in Quebec-based Osisko Mining Corp. (TSX:OSK) through a $67.4 million investment in Osisko shares and warrants. Goldcorp acquired approximately 8.5 million Osisko shares and 4.

Vancouver's Sterling Shoes Income Fund (TSX:SSI.UN), which operates the Sterling, Joneve, Shoe Warehouse and Freedman's retail brands, reported a 4.1% rise in second quarter sales, but a 4.

Vancouver's Uranium One Inc. (TSX:UUU) plans to acquire uranium assets in Wyoming for US$35 million.

Langley-based Hardwoods Distribution Income Fund (TSX:HWD.UN) has entered into a new $15 million revolving credit facility used to meet its short-term financing needs.