Saskatchewan

Wellington-Altus Named One of Canada's Best Managed Companies

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Service companies, Deloitte, UST, Companies, Business organizations

b'WINNIPEG, MBand TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ -Wellington-Altus Private Wealth (Wellington-Altus) has been recognized with the prestigious Canada\'s Best Managed Companies designation for its overall business performance and sustained growth.

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  • b'WINNIPEG, MBand TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ -Wellington-Altus Private Wealth (Wellington-Altus) has been recognized with the prestigious Canada\'s Best Managed Companies designation for its overall business performance and sustained growth.
  • The Best Managed designation has become an international symbol of excellence, with active programs in 35 countries around the globe.\n"Now in its 28th year, the Best Managed program has witnessed a stark shift in business sentiment since its inception, and simply focusing on the bottom line is no longer a recipe for success," said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada\'s Best Managed Companies program.
  • We\'re thrilled to have our strategic efforts recognized by a distinguished program like Canada\'s Best Managed Companies.
  • *Investment Executive 2020 Brokerage Report Card.\nCanada\'s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million.

Precision AI raises $20 million to reduce the chemical footprint of agriculture

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Natural Resources Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Agtech

By spraying only weeds and avoiding the crop, yields can be maintained at a fraction of the chemical cost.

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  • By spraying only weeds and avoiding the crop, yields can be maintained at a fraction of the chemical cost.
  • We are hopeful that Precision AI can be among the next generation of Agtech solutions that change the industry."
  • Precision AI is a shining example of Canadian cleantech innovation and SDTC is proud to invest in its transformative technology."
  • said Leah Lawrence, President and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada.\nFounded in 2018, Precision AI is at the forefront of the autonomous farming revolution.

MustGrow Investor Webcast Today - Tuesday May 4th at 4:10pm ET

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Food and drink, Foods, Articles, Biocides, Biological pest control, Pesticide, Soil contamination, Biopesticide, Mustard, The Mustard Seed

This natural biological approach to crop protection underscores the "E" in ESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance.

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  • This natural biological approach to crop protection underscores the "E" in ESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance.
  • MustGrow has designed and owns a U.S. EPA-approved natural solution that uses the mustard seed\'s natural defence mechanism to protect plants from pests and diseases.
  • Over 110 independent tests have been completed, validating MustGrow\'s safe and effective signature products.
  • MustGrow has now concentrated a mustard extract biopesticide in liquid format, TerraMG, and with regulatory approval, could be applied through standard drip or spray equipment, improving functionality and performance features.

Enforcement Notice - Hearing - IIROC to Hold Settlement Hearing for Former Regina Investment Advisor James Robert Harris

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Financial regulation, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

Members of the public who would like to attend the hearing may contact IIROC's National Hearing Coordinator at [email protected] in advance of the hearing to obtain further details.

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  • Members of the public who would like to attend the hearing may contact IIROC's National Hearing Coordinator at [email protected] in advance of the hearing to obtain further details.
  • The conduct occurred while he was a Registered Representative with the Regina branch of PI Financial Corp., an IIROC-regulated firm.
  • IIROC sets high quality regulatory and investment industry standards, protects investors and strengthens market integrity while supporting healthy Canadian capital markets.
  • Information on how to make investment dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1 877 442-4322.\n"

RESPEC Co-President Debra Shewfelt Awarded for Service and Outreach

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, Energy in Canada, CIM, Cision, Shewfelt, Mining, Economy, Organizations, Companies

b'SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM) issues annual awards to nominated members.

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  • b'SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM) issues annual awards to nominated members.
  • Debra Shewfelt, a co-president of RESPEC Consulting Inc., RESPEC\'s Canadian subsidiary, received two awards in the Social Responsibility and Education category.\nAs a leading society in Canada for professionals in the minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries, CIM emphasizes the value of work performed by its members.
  • Debra dedicates herself to supporting the responsible development of natural resources, which makes her an excellent nominee and recipient.
  • Her CIM Community Service Award spotlights her as one of the "unsung heroes" of the Canadian mining industry.

Aurora Cannabis to Host Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Investor Conference Call

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Euphoriants, CanniMed, Aurora Cannabis, Tilray

b'5:00 p.m. Eastern Time | 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time\nAurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets.

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  • b'5:00 p.m. Eastern Time | 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time\nAurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets.
  • Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis dedicated to helping people improve their lives.
  • The Company\'s brand portfolio includes Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael \'71, Daily Special, AltaVie, MedReleaf, CanniMed, Whistler, and Reliva CBD.
  • Providing customers with innovative, high-quality cannabis products, Aurora\'s brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and recreational markets wherever they are launched.

MustGrow Biologics and Univar Canada Ltd. Subsidiary NexusBioAg Announce Collaborative Field Trials Program in Canada

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Life sciences, Brassica, Biotechnology, Biology, Articles, Leaf vegetables, Medicinal plants, Clubroot, Univar Canada, Biopesticides, Univar Solutions, Aphanomyces

b'Field Trials to commence for MustGrow\'s mustard-derived soil biopesticide in Canada for treatment of Clubroot disease in Canola and Aphanomyces disease in Pulse Crops.\nMustGrow\'s organic biopesticide is plant-based, harnessing the mustard seed\'s natural defense mechanism to control diseases, insect pests, and weeds.\nSaskatoon, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - April 29, 2021) - MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQX: MGROF) (FSE: 0C0) ("MustGrow") and Univar Canada Ltd.\'s NexusBioAg ("NexusBioAg"), a division of Univar Solutions Inc., are pleased to announce a collaborative field trial program in Canada (the "Field Trials").

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  • b'Field Trials to commence for MustGrow\'s mustard-derived soil biopesticide in Canada for treatment of Clubroot disease in Canola and Aphanomyces disease in Pulse Crops.\nMustGrow\'s organic biopesticide is plant-based, harnessing the mustard seed\'s natural defense mechanism to control diseases, insect pests, and weeds.\nSaskatoon, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - April 29, 2021) - MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQX: MGROF) (FSE: 0C0) ("MustGrow") and Univar Canada Ltd.\'s NexusBioAg ("NexusBioAg"), a division of Univar Solutions Inc., are pleased to announce a collaborative field trial program in Canada (the "Field Trials").
  • MustGrow will supply NexusBioAg with the Products for testing along with scientific support.\n"We are very excited to partner with an organization like NexusBioAg.
  • We are excited to add TerraMG to our field trial program to further demonstrate that TerraMG is complementary to the NexusBioAg portfolio.
  • Canada is one of the world\'s largest producers (~9.2 million tons; 2019) and exporters of pulse crops (3).

Farmers Edge Announces First of its Kind Canola Heat Blast Yield Protection

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Professional services, Technology, Other Technology, Insurance, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Biopesticides, Brassica, Canola oil

b'Farmers Edge Inc. (TSX: FDGE), a Winnipeg-based pure-play digital agriculture company, is pleased to offer Canada\xe2\x80\x99s first Canola Heat Blast Yield Protection to its customers.

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  • b'Farmers Edge Inc. (TSX: FDGE), a Winnipeg-based pure-play digital agriculture company, is pleased to offer Canada\xe2\x80\x99s first Canola Heat Blast Yield Protection to its customers.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)\nHeat blast occurs when temperatures rise above 28 C during the day and above 16 C at night.
  • This heat level disrupts the canola plant\xe2\x80\x99s growth cycle leading to a drop in yield at harvest.
  • Farmers Edge customers simply choose which fields they wish to insure, and their digital platform FarmCommand does the rest.

ZYUS Life Sciences Increases Global Patient Access to Medical Cannabinoids in Australia with Health House International Sales and Distribution Agreement

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Health, Other Science, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Science, Biotechnology, Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Health sciences, Pharmaceutical sciences, Medicine, Antioxidants, Medical cannabis, Pharmacognosy, Cannabis, Medication, ZYUS Life Sciences Inc., Health House, ZYUS LIFE SCIENCES INC., HEALTH HOUSE

\xe2\x80\x9cHealth House shares many of ZYUS\xe2\x80\x99 values and have become pioneers in the Australian medical cannabis industry with the shared belief in the future of plant-made therapeutics.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cHealth House shares many of ZYUS\xe2\x80\x99 values and have become pioneers in the Australian medical cannabis industry with the shared belief in the future of plant-made therapeutics.
  • Pain management is a key area to apply the therapeutic use of plant-made medicines to truly make a difference,\xe2\x80\x9d said Paul Mavor, Pharmacist, Health House.
  • Through clinical research and IP development, we intend to deliver high-quality oils, softgels, topical creams and other cannabinoid-based therapeutics and product candidates to patients worldwide.
  • The ZYUS vision is to elevate cannabinoids as a standard of care and expand the potential of protein-based formulations in pursuit of a transformational impact on patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives.