BAM Board: Call for Nominations
Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) is currently seeking nominations for vacancies on their board of directors. Appointments will begin at the Bioscience Association Manitoba’s 2019 Annual General Meeting.
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Minister Bains Announces Protein Industries Canada's First Project
Protein Industries Canada, a pan-prairie initiative, passed a major milestone with the selection of its first project, designed to focus on advancements in technologies to improve oil and protein ingredient values in canola and hemp.
Canada strengthens mutually beneficial trading relationship with Israel
The Honourable Minister Jim Carr met with the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and business leaders in Manitoba to discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade, promote academic exchange and strengthen Canada-Israel relationship.
CALL FOR PROPOSAL: The Manitoba Aging, Rehabilitation, and Technology Institute (MARTI) + Riverview Health Centre (RHC)
A total of $18,000 is being allocated to support a few demonstration projects. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and should incorporate an emphasis on the training of highly qualified personnel. Click the headline to read more.
Hon. Minister Jim Carr announces $100 Million in funding for Western Canada's Growth Strategy
The Government of Canada unveiled the next chapter of Grow West: The Western Canada Growth Strategy — a strategy to grow the western economy through four interconnected pillars: Diversification, Trade, Skills and Communities.
PROVINCE OF MANITOBA INVESTS IN GREEN TEAM PROJECTS
The Manitoba government has provided more than $5.5 million to support nearly 800 community organizations, municipalities and provincial parks that are delivering Green Team projects during the summer of 2019.
PROVINCE OF MANITOBA ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING FOR SECTOR COUNCILS
The Manitoba government is investing $24 million over four years to help sector councils provide workforce training and develop human resource services, Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.
UWinnipeg receives $2.4 million to grow digital agriculture
The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) will receive $2,451,167 to work in partnership with Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) to promote machine learning and grow the digital agriculture industry in Manitoba.
New Canadian bio-economy report indicates green potential of emerging talent markets
A national labour market report highlights labour trends in the expandingly diverse biotech sector that now also includes medical cannabis, digital health and artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.
MANITOBA APPOINTS NEW BOARD AND PROVIDES NEW MANDATE TO COMMUNITIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Manitoba government is taking an important step to advance northern economic development and position the region for long-term success, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today.
Genome Prairie Launches Genome360 Initiative at Red River College
Genome360 is an initiative started by Genome Prairie and its funding partners to build a hub for genomics and phenomics capabilities in Manitoba.
Pineland Forest Nursery to become the largest indoor organic hemp cannabidiol producer in the world
Botanist Organic Growers Corp. has announced its purchase of Pineland Forest Nursery from the Province of Manitoba, which the company will convert this spring to become the largest indoor organic hemp cannabidiol (CBD) producer in the world.
Cubresa selects distributor for preclinical line of PET inserts in China
Cubresa is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Worldwide Technology (S.H.) Co., Ltd. (WAD), a Shanghai-based distributor who specializes in the sale of life sciences-related equipment in China
Government of Canada invests over $50 million to help the agricultural sector address emerging challenges and opportunities
On February 12, 2019, while celebrating Canada's Agriculture Day, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP), an investment of $50.3 million over five years.
Mitacs helps you solve your Research & Development challenges
What keeps your company from innovating? Do you lack the required expertise in house? Is your budget tight? Do you lack state-of-the-art technology?
Cubresa Announces Chinese Joint Venture
Cubresa Inc., a world leader in PET inserts for MRI, is expanding into the clinical marketplace with the announcement of a joint venture in Hefei, China.
Merck acquires Allflex parent company for over $2 billion Euros
Merck has acquired Antelliq, the parent company of Allflex, maker and distributor of digital animal identification, traceability, and monitoring products.
New Pharmaceutical Ethics and Integrity Education Online Tool Now Available
Innovative Medicines Canada has introduced a new Ethics and Integrity Education online tool to help stakeholders understand the Code of Ethical Practices that guides the innovative pharmaceutical industry.
MANITOBA'S CONSERVATION TRUST PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING PROJECT PROPOSALS
The Manitoba government is now accepting proposals for projects that conserve and enhance natural infrastructure and support the Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan.
Manitoba Government Launches New Economic Growth Action Plan
At the annual State of the Province address in Winnipeg, Premier Brian Pallister announced the provincial government's new plans for supporting Manitoba's economic growth.
RANA Respiratory Care Group Acquires Provincial Sleep Group Canada
Both companies hope the acquisition will lead to better staff opportunities, stronger partnership for stakeholders and improved patient care services.