The Canadian banking system isn’t immune to pressures that face global banking
With widespread political uncertainty, especially the turmoil throughout the European Union, many investors wonder how well their money is protected in the event their bank or brokerage fails. The Canadian…
Conservative Government gives go ahead to sale of Nexen to CNOOC
OTTAWA – The federal government approved Friday the takeovers of Calgary-based Nexen Inc. and Progress Energy Resources Corporation by Asian state-controlled firms. China’s CNOOC and Malaysia’s Petronas received the OK…
Spectra buys one-third stake in Express-Platte pipeline system
HOUSTON – Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., Tuesday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its one-third interest in the Express-Platte pipeline system to Spectra Energy…
Forest industry remains committed to Boreal Forest Agreement
OTTAWA – Member companies of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) remain committed to the promises made to Canadians, rural communities, the environment and the marketplace under the Canadian…
Louisiana Pacific will be the sole owner of Peace Valley OSB
Vancouver – Canfor Corporation announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Louisiana-Pacific Corporation to sell Canfor’s 50 percent share in the Peace Valley Oriented Strand Board…
Reality check: centre of economic gravity tilting towards Asia Canadians better get on board
VANCOUVER – The rise of China and other emerging economies is having a profound impact on the international economic and political order established by a handful of Western countries at…
Are you ready to switch back to PST?
Vancouver– A recent survey by the BC Chamber of Commerce has revealed that 63% of businesses do not feel prepared for the transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST)…
New railway would provide market access for oilsands
VANCOUVER – Leaders of the affected First Nations and Alaskan Tribes have expressed support for a new “purpose built” railway that would link Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia, and northern…
Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce business update
Last Chance to Nominate Successful You Awards HORN RIVER BASIN PRODUCERS GROUP MEETING Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and NRRM met with the Horn River Basin Producers Group on…
Forfeiture grants extended to anti-bullying projects
VANCOUVER – Schools, police agencies and community groups that are working to combat bullying can now apply to share in the up to $1 million in grants from civil forfeiture…
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