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The distinctive little building that served as the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway station in downtown Victoria is being turned over to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.

DFH Real Estate has been named a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

Victoria-based Barrodale Computing Services has been granted a patent by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office for a database adapter that incorporates improved methods for storing and retrieving relational data.

B.C. Ferries made money in the last quarter, thanks to a boost in traffic for August and September. British Columbia Ferries Services announced second quarter net earnings of $66.5 million. The corporation said Friday that revenue increased to $268.

The Toronto stock market advanced Friday after top U.S. congressional leaders struck a conciliatory pose as they got together to discuss a resolution to a looming fiscal crisis that has the potential to seriously disrupt the American economy.

Shares in Progress Energy Resources rose Friday amid reports that Malaysia's state-owned oil company has submitted a revised takeover bid to Ottawa in order to demonstrate the $6-billion deal would be of net benefit to Canada.

As Legends Comics turns 20, content and buyers change

Hostess Brands Inc. says it's going out of business after striking workers across the country crippled its ability to make its Twinkies, Ding Dongs and other snacks. The company had warned employees that it would file a motion with U.S.

Nike is selling its Cole Haan brand to private equity firm Apax Partners for $570 million.