Senior scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences in Toronto Dennis Ko, M.D., M.Sc. and lead study author in recent research involving the efficacy of a cheaper generic version of Plavix found that patients can use generic clopidogrel safely. According to the research, when a Canadian health system switched from Plavix, a brand name […]
Taiho Pharmaceutical Colorectal Cancer Drug Approved
Recently it was announced that Health Canada has approved LONSURF, a drug designed for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who are not candidates for anti-VEGF biological agents, chemotherapy that is oxaliplatin, irinotecan, or fluorophyrimidine based and other available therapies or who have been treated with these therapies in the past. LONSURF (tipiracil hydrochloride tablets) is […]
Green Building A Major Focus For Canada In 2018
While the CaGBC has announced the top five 2018 green building trends, three Ontario-based companies snatch awards recently at the EnerQuality Awards Gala in Vaughan, Ont. Green building is a major focus in Canada for commercial and residential structures alike, as the building industry aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and do their part to […]
Health Canada Wants Consumers To Know What They’re Eating
It’s a well-known fact that foods high in sugar, sodium (salt) and saturated fats aren’t so healthy, and contribute to diseases and health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity and more. Recently it was announced that Health Canada is proposing new regulations that if approved, would result in warning labels being […]
Reducing Number Of Serious Injuries In Forestry Sector Goal
A recent news report at Wood Business https://www.woodbusiness.ca revealed that a three-year plan to help employers in the forestry sector reduce serious injuries among workers has been announced by WorkSafeBC. According to the article, there are five areas in timber harvesting identified as putting workers at an increased risk for injury. These include silviculture, manual […]
Large Character DOD Ink Jet Printing For Engineered Wood Marking
Anyone working in the engineered wood or building materials industries understand coding and marking in these manufacturing environments can be a challenge. Our large character DOD ink jet printing solution is ideal in these environments and capable of coding on absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces including wood, glass, metal, plastic and other substrates. There are many […]
Pharmaceutical Alliance Announces Generic Drug Price Reduction
Recently, the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance announced that, as of April 1, the cost of almost 70 generic drugs that are frequently prescribed would be lowered by 25% to 40%, a savings of up to 90% in some cases over the price of brand-name equivalents. The Alliance made this announcement on behalf of the Canadian Generic […]
Sawmill Restart A Success – KFP Aligns With Aboriginal Community
Recently, it was announced that the restart of a northern Ontario sawmill in early 2016 was successful after Kenora Forest Products (KFP) partnered with the local Aboriginal community in an effort to hire and train workers locally. Kenora Forest Products is a subsidiary of Prendiville Industries, based in Manitoba – a manufacturer of various wood […]
Top Safety Concerns In Canada Sawmills
There are many dangers and risks associated with working in a sawmill; the reason a sawmill workplace risk assessment was conducted last summer at Workplace Safety North headquarters in Ontario. Those who attended included 15 volunteer experts from labor, government, management, and not-for-profit organizations. Corporate Risk Officer at the Ministry of Labor, Sujoy Dey, Ph.D., […]
Mapping The Course Conference – Timber & Forest Products Industry
Have you made plans to attend the 5th annual Mapping the Course conference in Vancouver? Those in the timber and forest products industry will find the conference enlightening, as industry experts cover the top issues in timberland, forest products processing, and fiber for 2018. Held at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA, Mapping the Course […]
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