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B.C.’s mining industry is voicing strong approval for mining-related provisions of Premier Christy Clark ’s BC Jobs Plan.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is concerned that unions are pushing municipal candidates in upcoming B.C. elections to support a so-called “living wage” policy.

The University of British Columbia ’s MBA program ranks second in Canada and 24th in the world, according to the 2011-12 Beyond Grey Pinstripes , a biennial survey conducted by the U.S.

Vancouver-based Golden Dawn Minerals Inc . (TSX-V:GOM) announced this morning it has signed a letter of intent with Peruvian underground mining contractor Lichtfield del Peru S.A.C .

Polymer Research Technologies Ltd . (PRT) won the $130,000 top prize at last night’s British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) New Ventures Competition.

Richmond-based CHC Helicopter yesterday announced strong revenue and EBITD growth in its fiscal first-quarter, along with plans to improve operations and increase efficiency.

Vancouver-based Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM) filed a lawsuit yesterday in New York County Supreme Court charging Chinastockwatch.com, Jerry Katz, Alfredlittle.com, Alfred Little, Simon Moore and several John Doe defendants with spreading “false, defamatory and fraudulent” information about Silvercorp on the Internet and in letters to the media and regulators.

Premier Christy Clark unveiled final details of her long awaited jobs initiativeSeptember 22.

A resolution calling for immediate government action to prevent the growth of commercial medical clinics is on the agenda at next week's Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver.

After years of being known for poor law school facilities, the University of British Columbia (UBC) officially opens a long-awaited new law school building today,