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Selkirk Metals Corp. (TSX-V:SLK) has completed its acquisition of Doublestar Resources Ltd.

Burnaby telecommunications firm Glentel Inc. (TSX:GLN) has signed more than $2.4 million in contracts to install wireless communication systems in Regina and Jasper.

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) has announced plans to buy up to 10% of its outstanding shares within the next year. The Richmond-based company said it will buy back up to 6.

Vancouver-based Rye Patch Gold Corp. (TSX-V:RPM) has raised $5 million from an initial public offering. The company said it plans to use the funds to acquire and explore gold assets in Nevada.

B.C.'s economy will remain one of the fastest growing in Canada this year, according to Scotiabank's provincial trends report released today. The province's economy is expected to grow by 3.3%, down from growth of 3.6% in 2006.

WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW) is working with Volkswagen Brazil to expand its market share in telematics and anti-theft applications in South America's largest country.

Vancouver telecommunication services provider Urban Communications Inc. (TSX-V:UBN) is doubling its fibre optic network in Vancouver. The company's Urban Utility Corp.

Keg Restaurants Ltd.'s total system sales jumped 14.4% for its second quarter, which ended July 1, 2007. Sales hit $104.9 million compared with $91.7 million in the same period in 2006.

B.C.'s tree fruit and grape growers will have $8 million from the provincial and federal governments to help deal with declining prices and increasing competition from imported fruits. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and B.C.

QLT Inc. (TSX:QLT; Nasdaq:QLTI) reported another drop in sales of Visudyne, its main drug to combat age-related macular degeneration. Visudyne sales in QLT's second quarter, which ended June 30, 2007, fell 37.8% to US$59.