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Alan Majer.

Invisible hand: Alan Majer's startup aims to improve the life of seniors through discreet technology

Krishna Rau Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Has grandmother gotten out of bed at her usual time? Is she finding it harder and harder to reach the light switch? Good Robot's Internet-based household robotics could make life easier for seniors—and their caregivers. 
Rna Diagnostics

How to reduce suffering & save money at the same time

Mary Albino Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Rna Diagnostics's new tool aims to cut the amount of unnecessary chemotherapy needed to treat cancer patients, limiting side effects—and saving money too. The research was only the first part of getting their ideas to market.
Dr. Michael Brownbridge, Vineland research director with research technician Gillian Limebeer.

How we can grow our own (not so) exotic ingredients right here in the GTA

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, August 22, 2012
In a project to help local producers meet the demands of Ontario's increasingly diverse population, scientists are building better beans (and okra, peppers and other veggies, too)
FLAP

That's a wrap: How a Toronto technology is helping birds fly more safely

Paul Gallant Wednesday, May 30, 2012
With GTA on the forefront of increasing awareness of the danger some buildings can be to birds, it makes sense that industry leader Feather Friendly Technologies sprang up in Etobicoke.
Barbara Arrowsmith-Young.

Lifting the fog: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young's journey from learning disabled to education innovator

Paul Gallant Wednesday, May 02, 2012
In her new book The Woman Who Changed Her Brain, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young reveals how she employed cutting-edge research about neuroplasticity to create 'cognitive calisthenics' to help challenged people build better brains.
Diana Pliura and Milos Popovic of Simple Systems.

Pitch masters: How medical technology startup Simple Systems came out on top of this year's TiEQuest

Paul Gallant Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Diana Pliura met Milos Popovic during the TiEQuest startup competition two years ago. Now the duo has taken the top prize with a technology that offers hope for paralysis patients.
Brett Hendrie, Managing Director at Hot Docs.

Doc one up: Emerging filmmakers get an opportunity to watch the industry from up close

Jaclyn Law Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A new program aims to give young filmmakers a crash course in the world of documentary film. Hot Docs' Brett Hendrie explains how it helps build a stronger doc community.
York Hua and Raymond Chan of StampMee.

Angel's den: It's not just the money that attracts entrepreneurs to the annual TiEQuest competition

Paul Gallant Wednesday, April 04, 2012
For the semi-finalists in the TiEQuest business venture competition, the coaching and networking opportunities turn out to be as valuable as the prize money. That doesn't mean they don't give it their all.
Eli Malinsky of the Centre for Social Innovation.

The city's next talent incubator starts putting down its Regent Park roots

Scott Dagostino Wednesday, February 01, 2012
As part of the revitalization of Regent Park, the Centre for Social Innovation is creating a new hub to help emerging entrepreneurs, community-builders and place-makers realize their dreams. Unlike CSI's first two locations, the new space will not be "community agnostic."
Hamid Tizhooch, Segasist.

An Iranian-born engineer's passion for producing a sharper image of cancer

Edward Keenan Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Iran's Cultural Revolution and a grandfather's death led Hamid Tizhoosh to create a revolutionary tool that could help oncologists cloud-source knowledge about cancer tumours. So much for his idea of a 'take it easy' life in Canada.
UFRED researchers at work.

See the forest in the trees: Ryerson mapping experts study ways to keep urban greenery healthy

Todd Irvine Wednesday, October 26, 2011
With politicians trying to find every dollar of savings, high-tech research methods can help our urban forest survive and thrive. Ryerson University's Andrew Millward's tools of choice: maps.
Paul Gallant

Transformative miracles

Paul Gallant Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Con mucho gusto! Yonge Street's new managing editor introduces himself with a story about how a trip south taught him a lesson about his own city.
Don Tench

Smart cars meet the smart grid: getting Ontario's infrastructure ready for electric vehicles

Paul Gallant Wednesday, June 22, 2011
As plug-in vehicles become more popular, industry players in Ontario are discovering that information about electricity use is as valuable as electricity itself and are working to ensure a seamless introduction of the vehicles onto our streets.
Maker Faire

The Mini Maker Faire in Toronto is a science fair for grownups that matters

Joseph Wilson Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Toronto's Mini Maker Faire is on the bleeding edge of technological (and mechanical) innovation, a great blend of geekery, DIY work ethic, and future thinking. It's here that our relationship with technology is being tested, and the next great invention may be making its debut.
Dwayne MacIntosh, Deputy Fire Chief of the Fire & Emergency Training Institute

Toronto is training the world for disasters at its Fire & Emergency Training Institute

Alexandra Shimo Wednesday, June 01, 2011
By bringing together many of the city's strengths under one roof, Toronto's Fire & Emergency Training Institute (FESTI) has become a melting pot for fire fighters around the world.
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