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New Seed Brand On Canadian Crop Scene

Dow AgroSciences is merging two of it's seed brands into one, new brand.

Hyland Seeds and Mycogen Seeds will now be known as Dow Seeds.

Dow AgroSciences Canada President Brad Orr says the new brand will combine all the resources of the company into a single, focused effort.

Dow is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

However, it's key research facilities include corn and soybean breeding in St. Marys, Ontario and cereals testing in Nairn, Ontario.

It's global canola research centre is in Saskatchewan.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.