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The province has completed its third wood products demonstration project in China aimed at expanding B.C.'s wood products market in the world's largest country.

Canada's alternative stock exchange, the CNQ, has lowered its fee structure and changed its name to the Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX). The CNSX changed its fee schedule to offer lower trading rates based on a per-share model.

Investment gains from the sale of shares in Clean Energy Fuels Corp. helped Vancouver's Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) realize a profit in its second quarter ending September 30, 2008 .

Two B.C. companies are the latest casualties in the global financial crisis. Bayou Bend Petroleum Ltd. (TSX-V:BBP) has announced that it's exploring strategic alternatives to maximize value for its shareholders.

The recent economic and stock market turmoil is having an impact on consumer spending and pending retirement plans, according to recent Investors Group surveys.

Vancouver's Canfor Corp. (TSX:CFP) is cutting pulp production at its Taylor pulp mill in northern B.C. due to falling demand and prices in Asia over the past four weeks.

Great Canadian Superstores across Western Canada will again be opening 24 hours a day in December during the lead-up to Christmas. Stores will stay open around the clock from December 5 to December 23.

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN) reported a 17.5% increase in net earnings in its third quarter ending September 30, 2008. Earnings for the Vancouver company rose to $5.5 million from $4.

With fears of an economic slowdown, consumers will be shopping for more modest gifts this Christmas season, according to an Ernst and Young sales forecast.

Vancouver's CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX-V:MBA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Thompson Rivers University and Vancouver Community College to allow students from CIBT China to complete a bachelor's degree at TRU.