This report is a compilation of the main Canadian statistics on biotechnology. It provides a picture of the major Canadian trends in biotechnology since 1997 in three main areas. Chapter 1 covers the federal government's scientific and technological activities in the field of biotechnology. Chapter 2 describes the characteristics of...
This presentation introduces you to some of British Columbia's competitive advantages: low costs, a welcoming business climate, a gateway location, a skilled talent pool and an enviable quality of life. The slides include overviews of British Columbia's competitive tax rates (personal & business), R&D tax credits, immigration programs, venture...
Canada ranks 2nd among English-speaking developed countries and 8th in the world on A.T. Kearney's 2004 Offshore Location Attractiveness Index. This presentation compares and contrasts offshore locations such as India and Ireland, using criteria such as business process experience, people skills and availability, compensation costs, business environment and cultural...
With its large stock of skilled workers, low start-up costs, a competitive tax system (particularly for R&D), positive business climate, low inflation and low interest rates, Canada is a great place to do business. This 2005 report showcases Canada's excellent economic fundamentals, easy access to markets, superb overall quality...
Humorous videos depicting real-life IT issues and customer stories awarded for originality and creative-edge VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- PEER 1 Network Enterprises, Inc. (TSX-V: PIX), a leading provider of online IT infrastructure, is the recipient of four Telly Awards for outstanding achievement with its...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- International Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:IENI), a developer of leading-edge technologies for the renewable generation of photosynthetic biofuels, today announced the appointment of microbial biologist and algal biofuel expert, Prof. Anastasios Melis, Ph.D., to the Company's Science Advisory Board. Prof. Melis is a distinguished researcher, lecturer...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Mar 19, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- ValGold Resources Ltd. ("ValGold" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:VAL)(FRANKFURT:VR2) is pleased to announce that it has received the initial NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate prepared by Micon International for its 100%-owned Los Patos gold deposit....
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Mar 12, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Olympic Gold Medalist, Kathy Kreiner was a world-leader in her own right when she won the 1976 Olympic Gold Medal in Giant Slalom. On March 12th, she will join other leaders in their field to celebrate the...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Mar 11, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Olympic Gold Medalist, Kathy Kreiner was a world-leader in her own right when she won the 1976 Olympic Gold Medal in Giant Slalom. On March 12th, she will join other leaders in their field to celebrate the...
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Feb 25, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Digital Dispatch Systems Inc. (TSX:DD) will replace a competitive taxi fleet management solution for the second time in three months with the addition of Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Duffy's Taxi (1996) Ltd. as a new customer. Duffy's decision...
At Whistler, British Columbia, Germany's Maria Riesch won the women's super combined Sunday, edging Austria's Marlies Schild by 0.09 seconds in the only World Cup event in Whistler before the 2010 Olympics. Lindsey Vonn led the American contingent with a sixth- place finish, but her lead in the overall World...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Feb 22, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- IPlayco Corporation Ltd.(TSX VENTURE:IPC) is pleased to announce the first 100% company owned and operated Family Entertainment Center FEC set to open summer 2008. This is the first in a series of planned operational turn-key training...
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Feb 19, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Vecima Networks Inc. ("Vecima") (TSX:VCM), The Last Mile SolutionR for broadband wired and wireless networks, today announces significant positive momentum in orders in the converged wired solutions market segment. The Company has received orders for OEM...
Breakthrough discovery follows on the heels of novel custom-made nutrient delivery protocols for the efficient and enhanced growth of hydrocarbon accumulating microalgae. VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- International Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: IENI), developer of leading-edge technologies for the renewable generation of photosynthetic biofuels, announces development of a continuous cyclic...
KELOWNA, British Columbia -- IDGLOBAL (Pink Sheets:IDGJ) and its partner ATL Pharma Security Label Systems[TM] (www.atlco.com), a division of Ad Tape & Label Co, have confirmed their joint participation at INTERPHEX 2008, March 26-28 in Philadelphia, PA. INTERPHEX is the world's most trusted source for leading-edge technology, education, and sourcing...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Dec 19, 2007 Marketwire via COMTEX -- WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW), a leading provider of location-based and fleet Telematics services, has signed a strategic supply agreement with Global Tracking Communications Inc. GTC, a leading North American supplier that offers GPS based asset tracking...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Dec 13, 2007 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Verb Exchange Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VEI) today announced that it has provided a notice of acceleration to the holders of 763,333 share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). The Warrants are exercisable into one common share of the Company...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Nov 16, 2007 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Cummins Westport Inc. ("CWI") (TSX:WPT), a leading provider of high-performance alternative fuel engines for the global market, announced today that the United States Internal Revenue Service IRS has confirmed tax credit eligibility for buyers of medium...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Nov 13, 2007 Marketwire via COMTEX -- FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP. (TSX VENTURE:FR)(PINK SHEETS:FRMSF)(FRANKFURT:FMV)(WKN:A0LHKJ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the first stage of exploration at the Company's Cuitaboca Silver Project has defined a system of at least six known parallel...
onBoard Mobile Gateway Proves Ready for New Public Safety Spectrum During Live Trial in Washington, DC VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- In Motion Technology, a leader in vehicle area networks for public safety organizations, today announced that its onBoardTM Mobile Gateway not only provides leading edge connectivity and interoperability...
