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B.C. logging company wins First Nation entrepreneurial award

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) have named Percy Guichon , chief of the Alexis Creek Indian Band, and Tsi Del Del Enterprises of Chilanko Forks, B.C.

Gold streamer closes deals as metal price climbs north

As gold prices hit a new high Wednesday, one of Vancouver’s youngest goldbugs was busy signing deals to rake in more of the precious metal.

Business booming at city’s convention centre

The Vancouver Convention Centre is exceeding its forecasted economic benefits in the wake of booking some of the largest conventions the city has ever seen. There are 413 events confirmed for this year so far.

New study warns of risk of rushing into natural gas

According to a study released today by the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute , some common assumptions about the role of natural gas in combating climate change do not hold up to scrutiny.

Northgate Minerals to buy Primero Mining

Northgate Minerals (TSX:NGX) has found a new CEO, but it’s going to cost the company US$409 million to get him.

Maximizer joins Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace

Sales and marketing program designer Maximizer Software has embraced cloud computing and become the first customer relationship management (CRM) provider to hook up Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Azure Marketplace.

Rich Canadians are getting richer: Conference Board

According to the Conference Board of Canada's How Canada Performs analysis of income equality, the richest Canadians increased their share of total national income, while poor and middle-income individuals have lost ground since 1993.

Flood victims should watch out for scammers: BBB

B.C. residents dealing with flood damage this spring would be wise to take a minute or two to breathe before they rush out and hire any contractor.

Sequel Naturals embracing wind power

Port Coquitlam’s Sequel Naturals is eliminating its carbon footprint.

Interest rate moves are past due: C.D. Howe

According to the C.D. Howe Institute, the Bank of Canada should start raising interest rates.