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Watch: Fins, Feathers and Fur initiative featured on YourTv

Watch: Fins, Feathurs and Fur initiative

YourTv features the benefits of HAWIC's Fins, Feathers and Fur research initiative at local senior homes.

Dr. Marc Nantel

Dr. Marc Nantel, celebrating retirement

After a remarkable career, Marc Nantel, PhD, VP of Research, Innovation and Strategic Enterprises is retiring.

From Personal Health Journey to Product Innovation: CN Foods

What began as a personal search for a healthier beverage option is evolving into a Canadian wellness brand.

Growing the Future: HESIC Leaders Recognized for Advancing Applied Research

HESIC's Scott Golem and Ashley Paling were both named Niagara 40 Under 40 recipients.

Congratulations to the R&I graduating class of 2026

R&I celebrates the recent graduates from who spent some time working with us over the last year.

Matthew Bosnich, recent Recreation Therapy grad and Research Associate with our Healthy Aging and Wellness Innovation Centre (HAWIC).

Recreation Therapy grad breaks ground in applied research

Matthew Bosnich, recent NC grad, talks about his rewarding work as a Research Associate with HAWIC.

From an Expert's Perspective - blog series on ncinnovation.ca

Aging in the Right Place

How strengthening social connections can enable older adults in Canada to remain in their homes longer.

Beverage businesses get innovation boost

Beverage businesses will get a boost in launching new products in competitive markets thanks to recent funding

HAWIC team holding robotic pets

Robotic companions, real connection

Learn more about the impact that NC’s “Fins, Feathers and Fur” project is having on seniors with dementia.

From an Expert's Perspective - blog series on ncinnovation.ca

A WAMIC story

This month we hear from Neil Wilkinson and Nathaniel Gingras as they explore the student employee’s journey.

Our Spring 2026 E-Newsletter is here

Read up-to-date news, project successes, staff and alumni spotlights + more in this Spring edition.

Busy new year sharing innovation through event participation across Niagara

It has been a busy winter/early spring for Research and Innovation, both in hosting and in attending events.