CARO News

Tell Us What You Want, What You Really, Really Want!

Posted on May 18, 2022

Have you told us lately if we’re meeting your expectations?  What is stopping you?  We want to hear it all, including the good, the bad, and the funny; tell us about a great conversation you had with someone on our team, or maybe that you’re sick and tired of being asked for feedback (don’t worry,

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Victoria Day Hours

CARO’s Victoria Day Hours

Posted on May 17, 2022

Happy Victoria Day! Please take a moment to review CARO’s Victoria Day hours, so you can plan your long weekend accordingly! CARO Richmond, Kelowna, and Edmonton Our Richmond, Kelowna, and Edmonton labs will be CLOSED on Monday, May 23rd for the long weekend. Our hours will resume back to normal on Tuesday, May 24th. CARO

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CARO's Spring Cooler Surprise Program

CARO’s Spring ‘Cooler Surprise’ Program

Posted on April 28, 2022

Why Did I Get PEAS in my Cooler?!  Spring is in full bloom; the flowers smell fresh, the birds are chirping and CARO’s spring ‘Cooler Surprise’ program has come to fruition! As we grow, we want you to ‘grow with us,’ which is why we take advantage of the spring season to spread the joy of

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CARO’s Easter Hours

Posted on April 12, 2022

Happy Easter! Please take a moment to review CARO’s hours for Easter weekend, so you can hop on by accordingly! CARO Richmond, Kelowna, and Edmonton Our Richmond, Kelowna, and Edmonton labs will be closed from Friday the 15th until Monday the 18th for the long weekend. Hours will resume back to normal on Tuesday the

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water activity

CARO’s Water Activity Method for Cannabis Testing

Posted on March 22, 2022

Spoiler alert: this post is NOT about water skiing. In the scientific world, water activity (aw) is an indicator of the shelf life or stability of a food product.  Water activity finds relevance to cannabis producers as it provides a metric for the likelihood of bacteria growth in your cannabis infused edible products.  The water

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Testing Unique Cannabis Consumables

Testing Unique Cannabis Consumables – 3 Things you Need to Know

Posted on February 23, 2022

No longer are brownies and gummies the only options for consumers looking for cannabis-infused edible products. Over the past few years, brands in the cannabis industry have understood the assignment, and brought all kinds of creative matrices to the cannabis edibles market. Popcorn, tea, mints, cotton candy – the options seem limitless!  This has been

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What We Wish Everyone Knew About Well Water Testing After A Flood

Posted on January 28, 2022

At the end of 2021, many cities and municipalities across British Columbia were hit by devastating floods, mudslides, and rainstorms.  Many individuals were displaced due to these extreme weather events and are slowly being allowed to return home. Among the many factors to consider when inspecting the fitness of your home after a flood event, the

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lab plate of positive legionella test (colors are black gel and white bacteria)

2022 Is The Year Of Legionella Testing In Water

Posted on November 16, 2021

Legionella pneumophila is the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, a disease that attacks the lungs of infected individuals.   The proliferation of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease can be prevented through routine monitoring of water quality in building systems such as showers, pools, and cooling towers.  Although Legionella bacteria does exist naturally in water bodies such as

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Richmond, British Columbia

#110 – 4011 Viking Way
Richmond, BC, V6V 2K9, Canada
Phone: (604) 279-1499 Fax: (604) 279-1599
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
Saturday 9 am to 4 pm.
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Edmonton, Alberta

17225 109 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB, T5S 1H7, Canada
Phone: (780) 489-9100
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

 

Burnaby, British Columbia

#108 – 4475 Wayburne Drive
Burnaby, BC V5G 4X4, Canada
Phone: (604) 279-1499
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm.
Saturday 11:30am to 8pm.
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

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    Kelowna, British Columbia

    #101 – 3677 Highway 97N
    Kelowna, BC, V1X 5C3, Canada
    Phone: (250) 765-9646
    Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846 Fax: (250) 765-3893
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    Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
    Saturday 9 am to 4 pm.
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    Whitehorse, Yukon (Depot)

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    Whitehorse, YT, Y1A0A8, Canada
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    Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846
    Email: [email protected]
    Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
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    Victoria, B.C. (Depot)

    #3-576 Hillside Avenue

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    Victoria, V8T 1Y9, BC, Canada
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    Email: [email protected]
    Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm
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