March 28, 2024

No layoffs planned as Life Labs agrees to purchase BC Biomedical Labs

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...]

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) priced at $399, still unavailable for purchase

Office Depot probably isn't the first place you'd think to look for Samsung's incoming Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), but it looks to be the first legitimate retailer to throw a price tag on the aforementioned slate. Just weeks after cruising through the FCC, the Tab 2 is now being shown with a $ 399.99 price. Granted, that's for the lowly 8GB model, but … [Read more...]

Lupaka announces US$9.2M purchase in Peru

VANCOUVER - Lupaka Gold Corp. (TSX:LPK) has bought the remaining 40 per cent interest in a subsidiary that holds the Crucero gold project in southern Peru for US$ 9.2 million in cash and stock.Vancouver-based Lupaka said Friday that it acquired the minority stake in Minera Pacacorral S.A.C. held by five Peruvian individuals for US$ 4 million in … [Read more...]

Purchase tickets in advance to avoid lines at Tower of London

This is one of Britain's most popular sights—the Crown Jewels are here—and you can avoid lines by buying a ticket in advance on the Web site, by phone, at any tube station, or at an on-site kiosk; arriving before 11 can also help at busy times. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]