Success stories
It's the individuals and businesses that continue to make a difference in the lives and communities in Western Canada. Here are their success stories.
Western Canadian success stories and how WD helped
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![]() Colouring It Forward advances reconciliation through Indigenous artColouring It Forward embraces art to advance education on Indigenous issues and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Publication date: 2020-11-19 |
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![]() FPInnovations: Powering Up BC Communities with Sustainable Energy SystemsBC-based not-for-profit organization, FPInnovations, partnered with the Lhoosk'uz Dené Nation’s to develop a new biomass energy system to power community buildings, create jobs, stimulate the economy, and reduce reliance on diesel. Publication date: 2020-11-17 |
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![]() Women-owned business creates diverse, sustainable feminine hygiene productsAisle is creating diverse and sustainable menstrual products for women across Canada. Publication date: 2020-10-23 |
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![]() Entrepreneurs supported through the Women’s Enterprise Initiative, gluten-free bakery prospersOrigin Bakery co-owners Tara Black and Marion Scott have found their niche selling gluten-free goods in Victoria, British Columbia. With support from the Women’s Enterprise Center, Tara and Marion run a thriving business with a sweet future. Publication date: 2020-10-21 |
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![]() “The Werk” is an entrepreneur’s dream to transform how we workChristina Disler started Werklab with a vision to transform our relationship to work. Now she is helping entrepreneurs and small business-owners achieve work-life balance through “The Werk”, an online health and wellness editorial platform for business owners. Publication date: 2020-10-19 |
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![]() B.C.-based cleantech innovators envision a cleaner, greener futureHydrogen Technology and Energy Corporation (HTEC), Acuva Technologies, Quadrogen Power Systems, and BumperNow are four BC-based cleantech companies transforming the cleantech ecosystem Publication date: 2020-10-16 |
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![]() Calgary-based Attabotics is reinventing the supply chainAttabotics is taking inspiration from nature and disrupting traditional logistics, storage and fulfillment. This Calgary-based innovation combines robotics with efficient ant colony design to reduce warehouse footprints by 85%. Publication date: 2020-10-07 |
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![]() Kent Imaging provides healthcare professionals with visual insightKent Imaging is expanding its services with the introduction of near infrared spectroscopy-imaging technology, which allows healthcare professionals to monitor tissue viability at a wound or surgical site in a timely and non-intrusive manner. Publication date: 2020-09-21 |
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![]() University of Regina program trains Francophone nursesA unique partnership between the University of Regina’s La Cité French language hub and faculty of nursing is preparing nurses to care for Saskatchewan patients in French as well as in English. Publication date: 2020-09-10 |
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![]() Local luxury hat shop attracts cultural tourists to Nelson, B.C.With the support of the Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDOs) and the Économusée network, Lillie and Cohoe is establishing its luxury hat shop as a cultural tourism destination in the heart of Nelson, B.C. Publication date: 2020-08-19 |
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![]() How an entrepreneur with disabilities grew her Dog Nerd business in ManitobaLisa Hazelwood seized the opportunity to overcome barriers. She got the support she needed from Equal Opportunities West’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. Lisa’s business, Dog Nerd, is a dog sport and training centre that uses positive training methods in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Publication date: 2020-08-13 |
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![]() Cochrane, Alberta’s, 4iiii blazes trail in global sports technology industry.With its light and robust power meter, Cochrane’s 4iiii is poised to take over the global fitness monitoring market. Publication date: 2020-08-07 |
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![]() Alberta-grown jobs, industry-wide innovation. Whole Leaf transforms the produce sector.Whole Leaf is transforming the leafy green section of the produce department. Using less water, its pesticide- and chemical-free produce brings new ideas to Canadian tables. Publication date: 2020-07-08 |
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![]() Over the Hill Orchards, Saskatchewan's first Économusée ®Over the Hill Orchard and Winery is attracting attention as Saskatchewan’s first Économusée ®. Over the Hill makes wines and jams on site using fruit grown in their orchard, providing a unique artisanal experience to French and English-speaking visitors. Publication date: 2020-07-17 |
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![]() AdaptAbilities - enhancing quality of life & fostering inclusionAdaptAbilities is an inclusive environment where people with special needs can develop essential life skills. Publication date: 2020-03-11 |
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![]() Francophone women entrepreneurs boost each other in B.C.Francophone women in British Columbia are building their businesses with each other’s support. Their secret weapon is a program called Femmes d’affaires en Mouvement (FAM), which means “businesswomen on the move”. Publication date: 2020-03-09 |
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![]() Bilingual business Julie’s Creations designs cabinetry, kitchens and bathrooms in ManitobaJulie Germain moved from Quebec to Manitoba to learn English. Now, she designs beautiful rooms for Manitoban homes in both English and French at Julie’s Creations. Publication date: 2020-03-05 |
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![]() Support for Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities and entrepreneursBilingual entrepreneurs and municipalities in Manitoba have a lifeline. Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM) is there to help them grow. Publication date: 2020-03-04 |
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![]() WD helps Canadian farm machinery manufacturers market in EuropeThe Canadian-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has opened up new doors for Western Canadian agricultural equipment makers that are large enough to drive a combine through. Publication date: 2020-02-17 |
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![]() Helping grow Saskatchewan’s industry and mining supply chainThrough an investment of $185,000, WDis helping SIMSA build its capacity to connect local mining industry suppliers with large industrial and resource companies. Publication date: |
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![]() Investing in advanced manufacturing centre at SFU in Burnaby, British ColumbiaThese days, it seems like the online universe is expanding from computers to everyday items. With a smartphone, we can unlock doors and adjust thermostats. Publication date: 2020-02-03 |
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![]() Educalme brings bilingual mindfulness to Manitoba schoolsTwo young teachers in Manitoba wanted to share mindfulness practices with their French-language students, but they could not find bilingual materials geared to young people. So, they created their own, and Educalme was born. Publication date: 2020-01-24 |
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![]() First Nation creates carbon-free electricity and new economic opportunityWith help from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), Cowessess First Nation's unique hybrid renewable energy project is a first in Canada. Publication date: 2019-12-17 |
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![]() Official Languages: Who’s your “twin”?At Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) we’re bolstering our bilingual bench strength in both official languages. Publication date: 2019-06-28 |
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![]() Entreprises RielAt the Heart of Manitoba's Francophone Community is a documentary film produced by Tourisme Riel and Entreprises Riel, about the strong Francophone and Métis culture in the province. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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![]() Vision QuestIn 2018, Vision Quest marked its 22nd annual conference and trade show: "From Vision to Reality", through partnerships with 5 primarily Indigenous-based Community Futures Development Corporations. Publication date: 2018-09-04 |
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![]() SHEday 2018The one-day, annual conference sprouted from a desire to provide services to female business professionals and a venue for them to network. Publication date: 2018-08-04 |
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![]() Karina LeBlanc's Field of DreamsCanadian Olympic soccer star Karina Leblanc now has a sports field in Maple Ridge, BC, where she can share her passion for sports with the next generation of Canadian athletes. Publication date: 2018-08-04 |
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![]() Reduce, reuse… rethink recyclingIf only there were durable packaging materials that were also biodegradable. A western Canadian company may have the solution. Publication date: 2018-08-04 |
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![]() Women Building Futures - You got this!The pursuit of inclusive participation in the economy requires a change in perspectives and a change in traditional ways of thinking. This belief prompted a small group of women to set up Women Building Futures (WBF) in 1998. Publication date: 2018-08-04 |
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![]() Semios precision technology helps growers respond to crop threatsFarmers and engineers are working together to keep fresh produce on our shelves. They are finding innovative solutions to challenges from climate change, harmful pesticides, and crop disease. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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![]() Solving high pressure risk through intelligent innovationThe aptly named, Intelligent Wellhead Systems (IWS) knows a lot about working under pressure in the energy sector. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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![]() Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre – creating inclusive and responsive opportunitiesVulnerable, inner city youth lack the training, experience and, in a lot of cases, confidence to secure good jobs that can lead to careers in the skilled trades. At the same time, employers in many industries find it difficult to hire young tradespeople. Publication date: 2018-09-04 |
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![]() Solido Design Automation bought by German conglomerateSaskatchewan based Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative recipient, Solido Design Automation Inc, is a world leader in microchip design and characterization software powered by proprietary machine learning technology – a form of artificial intelligence. Publication date: 2018-09-04 |
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Canadian Navigation Technology makes waves on a global levelOver 600 naval vessels across the globe rely on tactical navigation software from British Columbia's OSI Maritime Inc. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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![]() Radio Cité brings Edmonton's Francophone community togetherRadio Cité brought the heart and the people. WD helped them with funding. Now Radio Cité is making beautiful music and so much more for Edmonton's francophone community. Publication date: 2019-03-06 |
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![]() Rebuilding after British Columbia wildfiresThe 2017 and 2018 wildfire seasons were the worst in British Columbia's history. British Columbians regrouped and WD was there to help. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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![]() Churchill Region Economic Development FundThe Churchill Region Economic Development Fund helped businesses survive when the town was cut off from ground transportation. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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![]() Francophone farmers growing green with HumaTerraWhat do francophone farmers in Saskatchewan, an agricultural scientist from France and about a trillion microbial organisms have in common? The drive to make prairie soil more fertile and productive! Publication date: 2019-05-22 |
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![]() Investing in Indigenous Peoples in AlbertaIn 2015, Trade Winds to Success Training Society received $1,069,938 from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) to support the expansion of pre-apprenticeship training for Indigenous Peoples in Alberta. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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![]() Raysolar brings renewable energy to AfricaManitoba’s Raysolar sets up solar and wind energy systems. Technical expertise combined with being able to work in both of Canada’s official languages has opened up doors to expand into Francophone African countries. Publication date: 2019-12-09 |
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![]() Getting the MOST out of mine reclamationReturning a mine site to its original state is far more complex than covering it over and planting trees. The design and materials that go into the cover system must ensure that mine wastes are properly sealed off. Publication date: 2019-02-05 |
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