The sea louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) is the most economically important parasite that affects salmon farming and it is a cause for major environmental concern due to the risk of transmission to wild salmon population. The development of drug resistance in a number of L. salmonis populations to the most effective sea lice therapy – SLICETM […]

Potash is a mineral that is mined for use as fertilizer in agriculture. Potash accounted for $6.4 billion in exports from Saskatchewan in 2018 and potash mining represents a large fraction of the economy of Saskatchewan. When mining potash, it is important to avoid mining into areas near water-filled porous rocks since this can cause […]

We develop advanced computational models of particle-laden flows and flows through porous media at the scale of the particle/pore to better understand the momentum, heat and mass transfer that govern these flows. We use the models through performing parallel computing on large supercomputers and generate a large quantity of detailed data in the core of […]

In beer manufacturing, the liquefaction and saccharification process utilizes heat, alkaline and acid washes to break down complex sugars into wort (simple sugars) leading to destruction of desirable bioactive compounds. Beer manufacturers are keen to use green technology and non-starch plant materials from agri-food by-products. Province Brands has developed its proprietary methods for brewing from […]

Onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) are the integral part of wastewater management in Canadian rural and sub-urban communities. Sporadic reports indicate that these systems fail or underperform frequently and as such, they are among the most important sources of nutrient pollution in ground- and surface waters, which we frequently use as drinking water resources. The […]

IOT FARMING INC., is a technology start-up company that develops IoT solutions for farming. Our IoT systems continuously monitor environmental conditions on farms, and then automatically regulate the environmental conditions for different stages of crops’ growth. I aim to collect and establish a database of potential customers in BC and in Canada, including farms (mushroom […]

More than half of Canadian households have companion animals such as dog or cat. However, cancer has become the leading cause of death in dogs. Currently, available treatments have limitations and compromise the quality of life of dogs. Adored Beast Apothecary wishes to develop unique natural health products to prevent and treat cancers of dogs. […]

Prince George Pulp and Intercontinental Pulp Company (both part of Canfor) are located in Prince George, the geographic centre of BC. The process of making Kraft pulp requires access to a considerable volume of water, which is why most pulp mills are located close to major rivers. Canfor Pulp clearly recognizes their dependence on the […]

Hydroponics is a farming method that does not require soil, but rather utilizes a porous medium to hold plants so that waste of irrigation solution is minimized. This type of farming is considered more expensive than traditional open-field agriculture. However, it has been found to function well in enclosed spaces with a controlled environment, especially […]

L’ampleur et la vitesse des changements climatiques nécessitent une intervention forte en matière de réduction des émissions de GES mais aussi, à court et moyen terme, le déploiement de plans d’adaptation permettant une réduction des impacts environnementaux, sociaux, économiques et de santé humaine. Ces plans d’adaptation ont une forte assise régionale et les organismes régionaux, […]

They key activities that woudl be performed in this role woudl include: 1 – Reviewing existing security frameworks and analyze applicability to our environment 2 – Project Lead on the implementation of a framework within URUS. This would involve working with both IT and business management to identify assets, existing protection strategies, and gaps in […]

The Seals and Sealing Network is a non-profit organization which brings together Canada’s sealing industry harvesters, processors, manufacturers, retailers, and Indigenous Peoples of Canada to promote and market high quality and sustainable Canadian seal products. This work is conducted with the leadership from the Seals and Sealing Network (SSN) administered by the Fur Institute of […]