It's typically a bad sign when a major semiconductor company sees its CEO walk away, and no one in adjoining offices stops to do anything about it. Such is the case with ST-Ericsson, a (now) failed joint venture of STMicroelectronics and Ericsson. The two outfits have seemingly failed to find a suitor for the JV, leaving them with relatively few … [Read more...]
ST-Ericsson joint venture begins dissolution process, 1,600 jobs gone in the process
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Fall out in the Joint Rescue Co-ordination centre after leaked Coast Guard report
September 25, 2012 by
After a confidential report on the closing of Kits Coast Guard base was leaked, a member of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre has been told his contract will not be renewed. Public Service Alliance of Canada BC spokesperson Bob Jackson says the move to suddenly crack down on a supervisor at JRCC is unusual. "The understanding that I … [Read more...]
Premier Diagnostic forming joint venture
November 18, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Premier Diagnostic Health Services Inc. (CNSX:PDH) says it's working on creating a joint venture between itself, Chang'an Industry Group and employees of Jiangling Hospital in southwestern China.The alliance would expand and manage a hospital imaging centre, with construction to begin June 2012.Vancouver-based Premier, which would own … [Read more...]
Feds, B.C. to do joint review on dam project
September 30, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The B.C. and federal governments have agreed to one environmental and review process for the proposed Site C dam in the northeast corner of the province.B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake says the $ 8 billion project on the Peace River needs a thorough review and this agreement will eliminate duplication and make the assessment more … [Read more...]
