innovation

The Liberal government’s changes to capital gains taxation came into effect Tuesday, despite significant pushback from business and physicians’ groups. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s spring budget proposed making two-thirds of capital gains — the profit made on the sale of assets such as a secondary residence or stocks — taxable, rather than one-half. For individuals’ capital gains of $250,000 or less, […]

Yesterday saw the kick off to Canada’s Farm Show presented by Viterra, which not only included several speakers in the Launch Pad, but also showcased a new product from Degelman Industries. It was also announced that the show will be moving to a much earlier date in 2025, March 18th to 20th. Today is “innovation […]

The Global AgTech Summit is featured in the first half of the second day of Canada’s Farm Show on Wednesday. The Summit begins at 10:15 a.m. with a panel discussion featuring alumni from the AgTech Accelerator Program, as they will share “experiences, challenges, and visions for driving innovation in AgTech” according to the description on […]

Just when you thought every conceivable practical item has been invented, someone finds a new use for an everyday item, and will probably make millions of dollars. A new spin on the old spoon thanks to the “electric salt spoon,” which aims to help people reduce their sodium intake. As we all know, high sodium […]

Trucks laden with oversized concrete panels have become a familiar sight on the streets of Regina as the ambitious project to construct the Regina General Hospital (RGH) parkade moves forward. With each passing day, the framework of what will soon be a four-level structure is beginning to take shape. Health Minister Everett Hindley expressed the […]

Two organizations want food companies with innovative project ideas to come forward to meet a growing demand of plant-based food and ingredients. Protein Industries Canada and Innovate U.K. are offering $20-million for collaborative Research & Development (R&D) projects that can help diversify protein options in the world. CEO of Protein Industries Canada Bill Greuel says they’re looking […]

Saskatchewan engineering students will have their eyes on the sky as the province’s first homegrown satellite is to be launched on board a SpaceX rocket headed for the International Space Station. “I am so excited about it,” said Rylee Moody, a third-year student at the University of Saskatchewan. “It’s something I would never have dreamed […]

  Canada’s Farm Show has announced three winners in the innovation awards. The first winner is VeriGrain sample acquisition and information management system. VeriGrain allows farmers to track grain quality and quantity as it is being sampled while being loaded in and out of storage. A second winner is Soileos Bioactive crop nutrients. Lucent Bio […]

The Saskatchewan government is recognizing this week as Innovation Week. The week will celebrate researchers, entrepreneurs, organizations and companies that have shaped the research and technology landscape in the province. Innovation Saskatchewan minister Jeremy Harrison says innovation is central to the province’s economic growth and supporting the transformation and diversification of key sectors. Agriculture is […]

Ground Effects Environmental Services, a company based in Regina, has developed a decontamination unit that has been lab-tested and proven to deactivate the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 on surfaces. Named the SANOZONE, it pumps ozone gas into an area to clean and decontaminate all surfaces inside of a room, including fabric and hard-to-reach areas. The […]