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A bit of research today keeps the doctor away — from the apples
Apples, the fruit that famously keeps the doctor away, are getting some help to keep away unwanted visitors themselves. Ontario’s apple trees are facing damage... Read more
A mobile platform to keep patients safely in one place — home
When something goes wrong and patients have to return to hospital for the same problem in the month after they’ve been discharged, it takes a... Read more
Asset and Inventory Management System
Keeping track of the conditions of the thousands of poles, holes, signs and lights that line the streets of cities and towns — keeping track... Read more
Bridging the gap between parking management and technology
Drivers with smart cars and smart phones are looking for smarter parking spots, and Precise ParkLink is working to meet that demand. Precise ParkLink is... Read more
Easier video surveillance
Lanoptic Video Solutions Inc. designs, sells and supports digital video devices for security and surveillance. It recently developed a system for installing digital video cameras... Read more
Giving young parents a chance to LEAP ahead
Life can be full of challenges for young parents. To help them manage, Ontario Works’ Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) program provides support to people... Read more
Power Conservation for Traffic Detection Sensors
You see them along every highway – traffic counting monitors collecting data essential for city and highway planning. Many of them are powered by solar... Read more
Remote Monitoring for Microhydro Sites
BlueStreak Equipment Inc. designs and manufactures micro-hydro turbines and develops micro-hydro sites. These small hydro producing sites are scattered across Ontario and daily visits to... Read more
Sharing knowledge, sharing hope: a new approach to social service delivery
It’s a paradox of social work that services aimed at helping people get back on their feet and living independent lives have traditionally been “delivered”... Read more
Tracking the Wanderers
People with autism or dementia tend to wander, which puts them at risk — so knowing their whereabouts are being tracked 24/7 can give their... Read more