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53% increase in financing a positive sign for Canadian biotechs: Ernst Young

53% increase in financing a positive sign for Canadian biotechs: Ernst Young

The Canadian biotech industry's financial performance was down again in 2011, but a surge in positive clinical news stimulated the sector nonetheless, generating a 53% increase in financing, Ernst & Young said today in a new report.
Liquor distribution boss for B.C. quits

Liquor distribution boss for B.C. quits

GM Chambers to join motor vehicle organization
Threatened rail blockade triggers suit

Threatened rail blockade triggers suit

BNSF Railway Co. has filed suit against a group of individuals over alleged threats that the group would block the company's train movements.

Uncertainty under Obama is killing the U.S. economy

Uncertainty makes economic calculations by businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and families almost impossible in many circumstances?
B.C. resort stores get OK to sell liquor

B.C. resort stores get OK to sell liquor

Change aimed at attracting more tourist traffic
U.S. election results could make for bleak Christmas in B.C.

U.S. election results could make for bleak Christmas in B.C.

Tax credits and spending plan could derail business prospects
Wine industry irked over B.C. liquor law confusion

Wine industry irked over B.C. liquor law confusion

Government delivers mixed messages about limits on liquor being carried over provincial borders
Senior government downloading driving up city costs: councillor

Senior government downloading driving up city costs: councillor

FCM report says municipal spending across Canada has been accelerating over the past 20 years
Public companies face capital crisis amidst economic uncertainty

Public companies face capital crisis amidst economic uncertainty

Persistent market volatility threatens the viability of existing publicly traded entities as investors shun risk
“Rights trampled” as Tla’amin treaty vote stopped: BC Treaty Commission

“Rights trampled” as Tla’amin treaty vote stopped: BC Treaty Commission

The BC Treaty Commission is condemning the actions of a small number of Tla’amin Nation members who halted a treaty vote this past weekend.