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Pakit partners with Pepsi

Vancouver-based Pakit Inc. is developing packaging technology for soft drink and snack giant PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE:PEP).

Local champions of women in business honoured internationally

The International Alliance for Women announced the winners of its 2011World of Difference 100 Awards yesterday.

Canadian M&A activity up: PwC

A new PricewaterhouseCoopers report finds Canadian deal-making was strong amidst a backdrop of confused capital markets and global financial turmoil in 2011’s second quarter.

HSBC job cuts unlikely to affect Vancouver

London-based HSBC Holdings plc announced August 1 that it would chop 30,000 jobs globally, but representatives at the bank’s Canadian head office in Vancouver believe the impact on local operations will be minimal.

B.C. consumers shop online more than other Canadians

British Columbians plan to spend more money online ($251) for back-to-school shopping than the national average ($240), according to a Visa Canada survey. But overall, B.C.

Local silver miner posts record quarter

According to financial results released today, increased production and higher silver prices resulted in record quarterly sales for Silvercorp Metals Inc . (TSX: SVM). The company’s posted sales were US$69.

Insider trading, July 22, 2011

The following is a list of trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending July 22. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission within five calendar days of a change in an insider’s holdings.

B.C.’s counterfeit economy

A porous border is allowing counterfeits to flow into the province or pass through the port to other North American destinations

People On The Move

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Metro Vancouver land use plan approved

Metro Vancouver has adopted a new regional growth strategy that aims to guide development in the region over the next three decades in a way that enhances livability and contributes to the sustainability of the region’s development.