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Webcast Advisory - The Westaim Corporation Webcast of Conference Call to Discuss 2007 Fourth Quarter Results

· Issued by Aventus Capital Inc. via CNW
                      Friday, February 15, 2008
                            4:30 p.m. EST
                           www.westaim.com

CALGARY, Feb. 11 /CNW/ - The Westaim Corporation will hold a webcast at 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday, February 15, 2008 regarding the Company's 2007 fourth quarter results.

In addition to standard disclosure over wire services, a news release and financial statements will be posted on the Westaim web site. To listen to the call live on the Internet, please go to www.westaim.com.

Drew Fitch, President & Chief Executive Officer, will participate on the call.

An audio file of the call will be archived and posted on the Westaim web site.

The Westaim Corporation's investments include iFire Technology Ltd., and a 74.5 per cent interest in NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: NCST; TSX: NCS.). Westaim's common shares are listed and on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol WED.

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