LIFE SCIENCES

Dr. John Kadla, Biomaterials and Chemicals Strategic Research Network, says that interest in bio-based products goes back at least to the 1970s oil crisis. He says the hard-hit forestry sector could improve its existing production value chain as well as take some marketing lessons from the petroleum industry.
(12-03-10)
2-part series; Dr. John Kadla, Biomaterials and Chemicals Strategic Research Network

LIFE SCIENCES

Sandy Marshall of Lanxess Canada, Sarnia, agrees that cross-industry research collaboration is happening, but believes some players are overly focused on Bio, implementing it for its own sake. He says he is concerned that many scientists are out of touch with the financial realities of the marketplace. (12-02-10)
2-part series; Sandy Marshall of Lanxess Canada, Sarnia

LIFE SCIENCES

Roland Andersson, executive director of Chemical Institute of Canada, explains how Ontario's industry sectors vary in their adoption of modern technology. Andersson further illustrates various industry sector "cultures" relative to technology. (12-01-10)
2-part series: Roland Andersson , executive director of the Chemical Institute of Canada

LIFE SCIENCES

Chemical engineer Dr. Bernard West sees a bright future for a Canadian biochemistry industry and draws many parallels to the early days of the petrochemcial industry. He believes that properties within biochemicals will out-strip known properties within synthetic petrochemicals, on their own and through hybrid compounding of the two life science branches. (11-26-10)
2-part series: Chemical engineer Dr. Bernard West

LIFE SCIENCES

Dr. Michael Carus, managing director of NOVA Institute Ltd. of Germany, says many European companies are working in various bioproduct areas, but biochemistry is still in its infancy. Dr. Carus believes that Germany is advanced in bio-based fuels because Europe has never had its own strong petroleum industry. (11-25-10)
2-part series: Dr. Michael Carus, managing director of NOVA Institute Ltd. of Germany

LIFE SCIENCES

Food processing is unique within the manufacturing sector, especially when inspectors require safety demonstrations. (11-19-10)
Guelph Food Research Centre's director of science, Dr. Gabriel Piette

After winning several national awards for economic development Norfolk County's Clark Hoskins explains how important it is to have co-operation from all locally involved “players”. (11-19-10)
Norfolk County economic development officer Clark Hoskin

LIFE SCIENCES

Haliburton Soap Factory designs, manufactures and globally markets all-natural soaps from fruit & vegetable extracts, globally. This company markets variations on these  products to vets & pet owners for use as biting insect repellent. (11-12-10)
2-part series with company President Elaine Schmidt

LIFE SCIENCES

Competitive Fresh Produce judging standards at Royal Ag. Winter Fair, and the value of consumer education. (11-10-10)
2-part series with Royal judges: Ken Brown & Ben Schumaker

LIFE SCIENCES

Food vs. Fuel debate put into perspective and the move away from Petroleum. (11-5-10)
2-part series with Dr. Gord Surgeoner, president of Ontario AgriFood Technologies

LIFE SCIENCES / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Capitalizing on export advantages: green & innovation. (10-25-10)
2-part series with Richard Corson, U.S. Dept. of Commerce

LIFE SCIENCES / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Social Media digital platform adds flexibility and measurability for marketers. (10-27-10)
2-part series with Mark Brown, VP of Avatar Interactive in London

LIFE SCIENCES/SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Hiolaic/Linolaic Acids from canola to replace transfats in food processing. (10-19-10)
Judie Dyck, Canola Council of Canada
Ontario's large, strong pleasure horse industry is growing. (10-19-10)
Canadian Cowgirls captain Terry Jenkins, based in Chatham-Kent

LIFE SCIENCES

Changing Industrial-clientele relationships & global communication benefits. (10-12-2010)
Worley-Parson Engineer Marilyn Gladu
Student opportunities in the Green Economy. (10-12-2010)
Sarnia-Lambton Workforce Development Board Exec. Dir. Vicki Ducharme

LIFE SCIENCES / CULTURE / TOURISM

Elgin Federation of Agriculture showcases a typical family's annual grocery product/consumption at ‘Food For Four’ display. (10-06-2010)
IPM & Rural Expo; Donna Lunn

Ontario Quilting Guild: The art of quilt-making is staging a resurgence.
Stacey Littlejohn

LIFE SCIENCES / CULTURE / TOURISM

1 of 40 Ontario Land Trusts working with rural landowners to protect and maintain sensitive, natural land tracts for enjoyment of future generations. (09-28-2010)
2-part series: Thames Talbot Land Trust (Middlesex, Elgin, Huron, Perth); Stan Caveny, President.

LIFE SCIENCES

2 part series: The Marriage of Petro-Chemicals and Agriculture (09-13-2010)
Dr. Don Hewson, Managing Director BioIndustrial Innovation Centre, Sarnia

LIFE SCIENCES

Part one - Importance of the 'New' Biobased Economy (09-09-2010)
Part two - Life Sciences Touch Everyone, Every Day (09-09-2010)
Peter Brenders, BioTech Canada (2-part series)