Two of the Province's medical labs could be merging after Life Labs made an offer to buyout BC Biomedical. Managing Director of BC Biomedical Doug Buchanan says the purchase is subject to various regulatory approvals, but the deal could go through by this spring. "Together the two organizations have an ability to position with government, and make … [Read more...]
Families of veterans at Burnaby care home relieved after moratorium placed on layoffs
November 24, 2012 by
The families of veterans at Burnaby's George Derby care centre are ecstatic after the announcement that a moratorium is being placed on layoffs and the contracting out of some services at the centre. Margi Blamey with the Hospital Employees' Union says a board member at George Derby asked to speak at a rally in Burnaby this afternoon. "He delivered … [Read more...]
Layoffs at MS follow others in tech sector
July 26, 2012 by
Vancouver's high tech industry has suffered yet another blow as Microsoft confirms layoffs in one of their city studios. Microsoft issued a statement confirming they have trimmed staff after pulling the plug on two projects under production. Vancouver NPA Councillor George Affleck says its a tough pill to swallow, "Really disappointed to see … [Read more...]
