First case of H5 avian influenza reported in B.C.
On Nov. 9, 2024, the BC Centre for Disease Control’s Public-Health Laboratory reported that an an individual in…
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British Columbia Officials confirm highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Pacific Flyway
On Mar. 2, 2022, British Columbia officials announced it is working to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza from infecting…
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First commercial harvest of Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ Arctic Golden Apples was completed
On Oct. 3, 2016, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) announced that it had successfully completed the first commercial harvest…
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ZymoGenetics was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb for $885 million
On Oct. 12, 2010, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced it had completed its acquisition of ZymoGenetics. Bristol-Myers Squibb initiated…
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British Columbia BioEvolution, 2008
British Columbia BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the Province of British Columbia by…
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ZymoGenetics announced its Initial Public Offering
On Jan. 10, 2002, ZymoGenetics, a former Novo Nordisk subsidiary, announced its IPO at $12.00 per share with…
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Genome British Columbia was founded
On Jul. 31, 2000, Genome British Columbia was founded as one of six Genome Canada centres across the…
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The Prostate Centre at VGH received $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison
In 1999, the Vancouver Prostate Centre received a $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison, the largest…
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Michael Smith was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 1993, Dr. Michael Smith from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver was awarded one half the…
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LifeSciences British Columbia (BC Biotech) was founded
In 1991, Life Sciences BC, a non-profit industry association (LBC) formerly known as BC Biotech, was founded. The…
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ZymoGenetics was incorporated
On Jun. 22, 1981, ZymoGenetics was founded by University of Washington professors Earl Davie and Benjamin Hall, and…
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The University of British Columbia was founded
In 1908, the University of British Columbia (UBC) was founded by The University Act. In 1910 a site…
