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Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology  
 
Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology  
    Invests to foster innovation in communications and IT.  
 
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Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental Technologies  
    Invests to drive commercially viable outcomes contributing to clean air, water, land, and smart infrastructures.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Energy  
 
Centre of Excellence for Energy  
    Invests to foster innovation in energy markets, systems and technologies.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing  
 
Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing
 
    Invests in research partnerships that increase competitiveness and productivity.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Photonics  
 
Centre of Excellence for Photonics
 
    Supports the creation of new photonics knowledge and technology.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Commercialization of Research  
 
Centre of Excellence for Commercialization of Research  
    The initial focus of the Centre will be on commercializing new technology discoveries related to the environment, natural resources and energy; health and related life sciences; and digital media.  
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News Archives 2007

OCE In The News

Industry News

 

OCE In The News

December 21, 2007, Toronto, ON - New College network helps small business

A new college-based innovation network has been created to help small to medium sized businesses (SMSB) improve their performance, problem solving and be able to stay competitive.


December 17, 2007, Atikokan - Peat Resources signs research collaboration deal

Peat Resources Limited (TSX Venture: PET) will collaborate with the Ontario Centre for Excellence for Energy (OCE), Lakehead University and other partners on a research program to examine peat fuel harvesting and processing systems.


November 29, 2007, Sudbury Star - Laurentian profs, students awarded

Laurentian University faculty and students received more than $5.3 million in public funding in 2007 to conduct research projects.


November 28, 2007, CIEN - Canadian Industrial Equipment News - Newly-Created College Network Bridges the Innovation Gap

Small-to mid-sized businesses across Ontario are solving technical problems faster, and moving products and services to market more quickly, with the launch of a new industry innovation network -- the first of its kind to focus on applied versus pure research, incremental technology and innovative solutions of a commercial nature.


November 28, 2007, CNW Group - Theralase Technologies Inc. Reports 2007 Third Quarter Results

Theralase Technologies Inc. (TSXV: TLT & OTC BB: TLTFF) today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.


November 26, 2007, The Windsor Star - U of W prof inventing affordable car collision warning system

A University of Windsor professor is inventing a car collision warning system that he believes can be mass produced so inexpensively, it will be available in every car, instead of being only a pricey feature of luxury vehicles.


November 22, 2007, Ottawa, ON - Algonquin joins innovation network

Algonquin College is partnering with nine other Ontario colleges in a new innovation network to help the province's small- to mid-sized businesses commercialize their products.


November 16, 2007, - How can we supply space exploration missions with life support requirements?

Tomatosphere: an educational project involving more than 9000 classrooms in Canada.


November 14, 2007, Sudbury - 'Angelic' session held; Entrepreneurs learn how to be investor-ready.

The NOEG, a non-profit project funded by FedNor and the Ontario Centres of Excellence, put on the session with partners the Small Business and Technology ...


November 6, 2007, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Today - Impact Leadership Conference

Today's youth are bringing new perspectives and approaches to business that will improve Canada's competitiveness in the global economy. Influential business leaders and entrepreneurs are getting a first-hand glimpse at some of Canada's future leaders at this year's Impact Leadership Conference.


November 5, 2007, CNW Group - Top student leaders and entrepreneurs coming together to build a better Canada

Today's youth are bringing new perspectives and approaches to business that will improve Canada's competitiveness in the global economy.


November 5, 2007, Toronto, Ontario - McMaster students win invention award

Two McMaster University engineering students are being applauded after grabbing the top undergraduate prize at a prestigious American inventors competition for their CPRGlove, the latest award for a device designed to help in the training and performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.


November 2, 2007, Durham - Harnessing the sun's energy

Researchers work on solar highway panels.


November 1, 2007, Forbes.com - Lighting Goes Digital

Illumination has changed very little since the incandescent bulb was invented over 100 years ago, and lighting has remained the last refuge of analog technology.


October 23, 2007, Markham, Ontario - Collaboration Fuels Innovation in Software Development

IBM announced its partnership with eight leading universities and the Ontario Centres of Excellence to establish a unique collaboration model that will advance the development of next-generation software services and applications, including Web 2.0 innovations.


October 16, 2007, The Eyeopener - Rye prof working on the 3rd dimension

The plot may be out of his control but a Ryerson professor is content adding a new dimension to the world of film-making. Dimitri Androutsos, Ryerson’s electrical engineering program director, has partnered with IMAX in a pilot project that aims to make 3D movies at a discount.


September 23, 2007, Vancouver Province - Your avatar will soon be a mall rat

IBM plans to create cyber-shopping centres you'll be able to visit


September 13, 2007, Washington - Detecting Malaria with Light

It is now possible to analyze large tissue samples for signs of malaria with much greater detail and accuracy.


September 3, 2007, Toronto - THINKING BIG - Size matters

Toronto startup plans to be ready when nanotech becomes 'The Next Big Thing'.


August 28, 2007, Toronto - Donald Wilford, Managing Director, OCE Centre for Photonics

OCE is pleased to appoint Donald Wilford as Managing Director of OCE's Centre for Photonics.


July 30, 2007, Toronto - OCE Welcomes David Choat, Vice President, Human Resources

OCE is pleased to appoint David Choat as Vice President, Human Resources, effective July 30, 2007.


July 27, 2007, Toronto - Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing Welcomes New Managing Director

OCE is pleased to appoint Bob Civak as Managing Director of the Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing


July 20, 2007, Toronto - OCE Welcomes Bryan Kanarens, Interim Director of the Investment Accelerator Fund

OCE is pleased to appoint Bryan Kanarens as Interim Director of the Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF). IAF is one component of the Ministry of Research and Innovation's $46 million Market Readiness Program.


July 20, 2007, Hamilton - Former Gennum design engineer launches technology start-up

When Philippe Pango had a six-figure salary in a senior position with a big corporation he admired, he did the only thing he could.


July 16, 2007, Toronto - OCE Welcomes Ann Holtby, Vice President, Marketing and Communications

OCE is pleased to appoint Ann Holtby as Vice President, Marketing and Communications.


July 7, 2007, Guelph - Don't Let the Plain Look Fool You

Unique house in Guelph is first in Canada to earn platinum rating, the top LEED certification.


July 4, 2007, Toronto - A Quantum Leap for Treating Tooth Decay

Local dentistry start-up develops laser prototype to better detect cavities.


July 3, 2007, Toronto - Energy Optimization Equals Energy Efficiency

Ontario industry is one step closer to being more energy efficient with the launch of a new course designed to give professional engineers critical skills in energy management.


June 23, 2007, Kingston - Student Tomatoes Are Out of This World

Giant tomatoes from outer space take over classrooms! Sounds like a bizarre sci-fi movie, but it's true - schools across Canada are growing tomatoes from seeds that have journeyed through space, surviving micro-gravity, radiation and temperatures of -80 degrees Celsius.


June 19, 2007, Toronto - Centre of Excellence for Energy Welcomes New Managing Director

OCE is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dan McGillivray as Managing Director of its Centre of Excellence for Energy.


June 12, 2007, Toronto - OCE and Atikokan on CBC Radio 'The Current'

Listen to a RealPlayer clip of CBC's "The Current" about alternative fuels and opportunities in northern Ontario to mine peat bogs. Interviewees included Dennis Brown, Mayor of Atikokan, who talked about the economic growth potential for Atikokan and the surrounding areas and the bioenergy work being done in his community.


May 15, 2007, Hamilton - Energy Industry 'Just Exploding'

Climate change is an environmental catastrophe for some, and a chance for others to make impressive profits.


May 15, 2007, Toronto - Quick on the Draw

A new graphics tool could dramatically speed up the building process, giving the construction industry a needed boost in productivity.


May 14, 2007, Toronto - A Whale of a Tale

A local company has designed a new type of wind-turbine blade that mimics the aerodynamic performance of a humpback whale's flipper, allowing a turbine to capture more of the wind's energy at much lower speeds.


May 9, 2007, Cleveland - Balancing Site Selection Criteria

"Look to Ontario" is a three-part series describing Ontario, Canada's recent efforts to build upon the province's competitive advantages as a manufacturing center, including its highly skilled and educated workforce; attractive investment climate and central location; and reputation for high-quality production and innovation.


May 2, 2007, Toronto - Company to tackle inefficiencies of technical information exchange

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc. invested $250,000 of pre-seed funding in Sketch2 Corp., strengthening the company's ability to bring advanced technologies developed in Ontario research institutions to the marketplace.


April 23, 2007, Toronto - Centennial College and REGEN Energy jointly test energy-saving device

Centennial College and REGEN Energy Inc. have formed a joint research initiative to evaluate REGEN's innovative load management device that will help large electricity users reduce their demand, saving both money and precious energy.


April 9, 2007, Toronto - Markham innovation centre gets $240000 funding

The Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) is receiving a total of $240,000 in funding from the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE).


April 9, 2007, Owen Sound - High hopes for hydrogen; Bruce Power backs university study

Bruce Power is helping fund a University of Waterloo study of using electricity to make hydrogen and store energy.


March 21, 2007, Ottawa - Province ponies up to get more startups out of the gate

More early-stage monies will be available to a wider array of companies, under a new two-pronged approach to be unveiled at the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE).


March 19, 2007, Canada - IT capital cost allowance shaved 10 per cent

Canadian companies will be able to deduct 10 per cent more off the capital costs of their computer equipment based on measures in the budget introduced late Monday by the Federal Department of Finance.


March 6, 2007, Toronto - Theralase(TM) Announces Significant New Technology for Healing Tissue

Theralase(TM) Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a biofeedback research project that can dramatically improve laser treatment by providing crucial information about the tissue characteristics of individual patients.


February 20, 2007, London - A willing suspension of disbelief

(...) Peter Visscher built several prototypes of a new suspension system that makes riding a snowmobile easier on the body and much more fun.


February 15, 2007, Toronto - PCI Geomatics helps facilitate research project with the University of Guelph

PCI Geomatics is committed to geospatial research and development and is pleased to donate its premiere software suite Geomatics to the University of Guelph.


February 14, 2007, Toronto - Micromem maintains plan and direction for 2007

Micromem Technologies Inc., a Toronto-based developer of magnetic random access memory (MRAM), would like to take this opportunity to update its shareholders on its progress over the past year and its plans for the current year.


January 26, 2007, Guelph - Home Harvests Rainwater

Ground was broken Thursday as a local developer hits a milestone in building its first home to use a residential rainwater harvesting system.


January 23, 2007, Toronto - Ontario's Research Hospitals Producing Results as the Whole World is Watching

Champion of health care innovation discusses how emerging technologies and growing collaboration by research and industry benefits all Ontarians.


January 4, 2007, Guelph - University of Guelph engineers partner with city, developers in studies of rainwater harvesting systems

These days, rain brings not frowns but smiles at Prof. Khosrow Farahbakhsh's house. That drumming on the roof means the new storage tank buried in his front yard will be topped up with a fresh supply of rainwater for use every time someone flushes a toilet, waters the garden or does the laundry - uses that account for about 40 per cent of water demand in the family home.


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Industry News

February 6, 2007, York - New President to Assume New Challenges at York University

The Chair of the Board of Governors of York University, Marshall M. Cohen, today announced the appointment of Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri as York's 7th President and Vice-Chancellor.


January 26, 2007, Guelph - Home Harvests Rainwater

Ground was broken Thursday as a local developer hits a milestone in building its first home to use a residential rainwater harvesting system.


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