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First quarter revenue fell 37% for Vancouver's Maximizer Software Inc. (TSX:MAX) as sales slowed in all three of its major markets during the period ending February 28, 2009. Revenue fell to US$2.8 million from US$4.

A Vancouver box and packaging manufacturer continues to expand in the downturn. The Great Little Box Company has acquired Delta-based Parrot Label for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is GLBC's fifth acquisition in six years.

First quarter revenue fell 37% for Vancouver's Maximizer Software Inc. (TSX:MAX) as sales slowed in all three of its major markets during the period ending February 28, 2009. Revenue fell to US$2.8 million from US$4.

A $100 million multi-government project is slated to stop commuters from being able to walk freely into fare-paid zones at Lower Mainland Skytrain stations.

Heavy construction equipment dealer Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) has cut 170 positions in B.C. and Alberta to "improve profitability and advance strategic priorities.

As unemployment continues to rise in Canada, so too is the acceptable length of time a senior manager can be out of work, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.

Vancouver-based Impark has been selected to operate the parking facilities serving Citi Field, the new home for the New York Mets.

Vancouver saw the largest year-over-year decline in housing prices compared with every other major housing market in Canada, according to Royal LePage's first-quarter house price survey. The price of a detached bungalow fell 12.

In an attempt to further stimulate the B.C. economy, the federal government and Victoria are spending more than $455.1 million to upgrade all 25 post-secondary institutions in the province.

The federal government plans to expand e-commerce capabilities for small and medium-sized businesses across the country with a new internship program for information and communications technology (ICT) students.