Internet sales double over last five years: StatsCan
The dollar value of goods and services sold over the Internet by Canadian enterprises more than doubled between 2007 and 2012, according to Statistics Canada data released this morning.
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Timothy Renshaw discusses Manpower's latest employment report on Global BC
View ArticleB.C. wild salmon test negative for disease
Each of the more than 4,000 wild salmon samples collected as part of a 2012 disease surveillance program in B.C. have tested negative for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA).
View ArticleMDA subsidiary to build new satellite for Japanese company
Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates (TSX:MDA) subsidiary Space Systems/Loral (SSL) has been selected to build a communications satellite for Japanese satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT.
View ArticleVancouver agency to host Gastown app design contest June 27
Vancouver digital ad agency Pound and Grain is scheduled to host the inaugural Gastown Design Showdown on June 27.
View ArticleMost wealthy British Columbians are new Canadians: BMO
B.C. has the greatest percentage of high-net worth individuals that are "new Canadians" – those not born in the country or are first-generation Canadians, according to the results of a BMO report...
View ArticleObama's “Green Team” could greatly hinder Canada's energy...
Environmental policy makers in United States president Barack Obama's new cabinet – referred to as the "Green Team" – will most likely pursue an agenda that will negatively affect Canada's planned...
View ArticleOil spill near Merritt shuts down Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline
An oil spill discovered yesterday afternoon in the B.C. Interior has prompted Kinder Morgan to shut down its Trans Mountain pipeline, which transports crude oil from Alberta to Burnaby.
View ArticleSobeys to buy Safeway’s Canadian operations in $5.8 billion deal
Canadian food retailer Sobeys Inc. has entered into an agreement to buy the Canadian operations of grocery giant Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY), Safeway announced this morning.
View ArticleAutomotive group buys Vancouver Honda dealership
The Dilawri Group of Companies, a national firm with more than 40 auto dealerships in its portfolio, has purchased the 50,000-square-foot Vancouver Honda dealership at 850 Southwest Marine Drive.
View ArticleResponsible investment conference coming to Vancouver next week
The Social Investment Organization (SIO), a national group with members across Canada, will be hosting its annual Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Vancouver at Marriott Pinnacle Hotel from...
View ArticleBritish Columbians planning to splurge more than average on dad this weekend:...
British Columbians are planning to spend $101 on average for Father’s Day this weekend – 6% more than the national average of $95 – according to the results of a BMO poll released this week.
View ArticleB.C. only province to see new housing prices drop: StatsCan
Vancouver and Victoria were the only two Canadian cities to see a year-over-year decline in new housing prices in April, according to Statistics Canada data released June 13.
View ArticleBell sues Telus for $564,176 over 911 access fees
Two Canadian telecommunications giants are squaring off in court over the alleged overcharging of 911 service fees.
View ArticleTrans Mountain pipeline leak contained, hopes to reopen today: Kinder Morgan
After shutting down its Trans Mountain pipeline on Wednesday because of a small leak southwest of Merritt, B.C., Kinder Morgan says the leak has been contained and is hopeful that the pipeline will be...
View ArticleBC Hydro inks Site C regional legacy benefits deal
BC Hydro and the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) have signed a regional legacy benefits agreement relating to the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project, both parties announced yesterday.
View ArticleIn Person: Andy Dunn
BIV gets an insight into the career of Andy Dunn, Vancouver Canadians president
View Article0790643 B.C. Ltd. 102A–3020 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam
Defendant: 0790643 B.C. Ltd. 102A–3020 Lincoln Ave., Coquitlam
View Article299 Burrard Development Inc. and The Owners, Strata Plan BCS3699...
Defendants: 299 Burrard Development Inc. and The Owners, Strata Plan BCS3699 1900–885 W. Georgia St., Vancouver and 1011 W. Cordova St., Vancouver
View ArticleDesh Punjab Times Group Ltd. 7026 Malvern Pl., Surrey
Defendant: Desh Punjab Times Group Ltd. 7026 Malvern Pl., Surrey
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