Triticale… a new source of bioproducts

Who needs oil from Saudi Arabia or Fort McMurray   when you can grow triticale in the back forty?
Triticale is a cereal grain hybridized from wheat and rye half a century ago. It never took off as a substitute for wheat flour. But in the 21st Century, the Alberta Research Council is betting triticale will [...]

What’s your event IQ?

We dine and dance, bid and buy, walk and run for causes. We don sunscreen, rain gear and mittens to take in outdoor festivals and community activities. We attend workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings and parties on any given day. We host neighbourhood, national and international events.
Success hinges on organization… whether you’re appealing to patrons for [...]

Why Edmonton is better than Vancouver and Toronto

It’s funny how Toronto and Vancouver always seem to be suggested as a couple of the best places to do business in Canada, at least when it comes to technology companies.

What everyone doesn’t realize is that it’s actually Edmonton. This city far outstrips those other two cities in terms of quality of life and a number of other factors.

Good time to be an angel investor?

With the obviously weak economy, I wonder what angel investors are thinking right now. Is it really a great time to start a business and invest in speculative ventures?