Program to support caregivers with accessible education
As the already important role of caregivers becomes even more critical as Canada’s population ages, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is launching Last Aid, a program to provide quality and accessible palliative care education to caregivers across the country.
Read MoreIncreasing habitat to support biodiversity is a priority, says Forests Canada
We’ve come a long way since Terry Fox was first diagnosed with cancer in 1977. Back then, oncologists had limited options and treatments were often harsh and ineffective. In fact, at that time, only half the people diagnosed survived five years after their initial diagnosis. That number is now up to 68 per cent.
Read MoreGenerosity has the power to bring people together
GivingTuesday is about more than simply raising money for charities; it’s also about generosity of spirit as the town of St. Marys in southwestern Ontario has discovered.
Read MoreCNIB: Cost of a guide dog should never be a barrier to independence
CNIB, a non-profit organization that supports people who are blind or partially sighted in Canada, has its most ambitious GivingTuesday target to date with a goal to raise $250,000 for its CNIB Guide Dogs program.
Read MoreVolunteers play a key role in food distribution
On GivingTuesday, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) marks the day as an opportunity to thank its supporters – donors, volunteers and corporate partners – and recognize their impact on its work that involves distributing millions of pounds of food to people in need.
Read MoreHierochloe, the Latin name for sweetgrass, literally translates as sacred (hieros) and grass (chloe), reflecting the species’ cultural significance for the many Indigenous Peoples on whose traditional territories it once grew in abundance.
Read MoreTools for allowing farmers to select the best animals for resilient herds and sustainable beef production
An impressive array of tools – from data analytics and precision agriculture to livestock vaccines, crop development, genomic selection and more – is ushering in the future of farming.
Read MoreA career as a Certified Financial Planner professional or Qualified Associate Financial Planner professional offers tremendous opportunities for growth – and impact
In today’s uncertain economic environment, Canadians need more from professional financial planners than just recommendations on how to eliminate credit card debt, create a budget or save money.
Read MoreRevised Code of Ethical Standards addresses social justice, racism and equity
The proliferation of misinformation and deception on the internet and elsewhere makes it “absolutely essential” for fundraising professionals to be able to show donors that they adhere to a strict and enforceable code of ethics, says Jennifer Johnstone, chair of the board of directors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Canada.
Read MoreToronto’s Branksome Hall is preparing to launch a new initiative that will extend the benefits of its transformative educational approaches beyond the walls of the school.
Read MoreUniversity of Saskatchewan-led research and technology applications enhance environmental, social and economic outcomes in farming systems
Read MoreThe new Future of Good and QuakeLab annual ranking assessed the country’s largest grantmakers on DEI performance, transparency and commitment to socially responsible investing.
he community foundation of Canada’s most populous city has been crowned the country’s most equitable funder, according to a new annual ranking created by Future of Good and QuakeLab.
Read MoreAbout 700,000 of the four million Canadians working in trades are set to retire by the end of this decade, according to Employment and Social Development Canada.
Read MorePublic-private partnership investing in research and training to strengthen cybersecurity protections for Canadians
Whether we’re a consumer worried about a suspected scam email or a corporation safeguarding its confidential business information from a breach, we all have a stake in robust cybersecurity. And on the national scale, cybersecurity products and services are an increasingly important component of the technology industry driving Canada’s economic growth.
Read MoreA life-long advocate for physical activity, Sandra Hartley found it difficult to follow her own advice as she reached advanced age with numerous joint and back problems.
Read MoreCanada’s airports are challenged to adapt to a quickly changing world. They need to upgrade aging infrastructure, invest in innovative technology and apply new solutions to serve the growing population of air travellers – all while minimizing environmental impact.
Read MoreCanada is widely known as a forest nation, but do Canadians really value this abundance? Or does it take news like the devastating forest fires for people to consider the critical role forests play – not only in our daily lives but also in addressing climate change?
Read MoreThe college implemented a program in 2011 to reduce carbon emissions, which included changing lightbulbs to LED and working with students, faculty and staff to establish composting programs and community gardens. Local companies such as ArcelorMittal-Dofasco, Canada’s leading manufacturer of steel, became partners in the effort to make the city cleaner. In 2018, Mohawk opened the award-winning Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation, which is entirely off the grid. It houses the Centre for Climate Change Management, which has applied research opportunities around decarbonization and works with the Bay Area Climate Change Council looking at ways to green the environment.
Read MoreHigher education has the power to change lives, build communities and drive economic growth. And it’s time for the model to change.
For years, education has followed the same approach to delivery: students enroll in a program, take a set of courses and earn a credential. This approach assumes that every student follows the same pathway to graduation.
Read MoreAs the Canadian Organic Regime (COR) organic standards mark their 15th year, Canada-based company Sunrise Foods International reflects on its history of sourcing and distributing organic-certified agri-food ingredients. Founded by Saskatchewan organic farmers in 1997, Sunrise Foods is now the largest organic grain-trading company worldwide.
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