A new agriculture robot developed at Dalhousie University is hoping to ease the stress of the farming industry. The fully-automated creation maps a farmer’s field, helping to check for disease and overall crop health. It was designed in a lab…
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DynaLIFE CEO opens up about benefits of Connect Care and ‘rocky’ launch
DynaLIFE medical labs were part of the first wave launch of Alberta Health Services’ new electronic system, Connect Care. On Tuesday, DynaLIFE’s CEO spoke with Global News about the transition, ongoing issues, and the benefits of having one central system…
Calgary Transit set to launch mobile ticketing in 2020
Buying tickets and ride passes for Calgary Transit is about to get a whole lot easier, as riders will soon be able to use their mobile phones. The idea was trialled with 250 customers on four bus routes between July…
Dalhousie University’s new robot created to ease stress in the agriculture industry
November 12 2019 5:14pm Farming can be a stressful job. But as Ashley Field report, a new agriculture robot being developed at Dalhousie University is hoping to help ease some of that stress. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Atlantic Technology Summit
November 12 2019 7:19am The 2nd annual Atlantic Technology takes place on Wednesday, Nov 20th in Halifax. The summit’s co-founders stop by to tell us what’s in store for this years jam-packed event. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
AHS identifies issue that led to lab result delays after Connect Care launch
Friday marked Day 6 since the first wave of the Connect Care rollout and some family doctors said they still hadn’t received any lab results. Alberta Health Services’ new electronic system is being implemented in phases over a number of…
With ‘spike’ in spoofed phone calls, telecom companies prepare to implement solutions
Whether it’s phony Canada Revenue Agency staff, duct cleaners or police, you’ve likely heard from one or all of them on your phone over the last couple years. Phone calls from “spoofed” or faked phone numbers, with callers that ultimately…
Made-in-Alberta ‘robot body’ that allows lungs to stay alive between surgery helps with 12 successful transplants
Edmonton researchers are celebrating after a device developed in Alberta that keeps lungs alive between transplant helped 12 patients see successful surgeries. The Ex-Vivo Organ Support System (EVOSS) essentially mimics the human body, using negative pressure that allows the lungs…
3D printing preserves WWI saddles for Lord Strathcona’s Horse
The Lord Strathcona’s Horse regiment has discovered a new-age solution to a century-old problem. The troop rides antique saddles in ceremonies and musical rides. Capt. Erik Giajnorio said they’re more comfortable than newer training saddles. “When we go on the…
Lord Strathcona’s Horse regiment goes high-tech to solve saddle problem
November 6 2019 9:19pm The Lord Strathcona’s Horse regiment has found a modern solution to a century-old problem. Sarah Kraus explains. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…