In family-owned businesses, balancing the interests of the business with those of the family can become complicated, and in some cases, a source of family challenges.
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More than ever, people want to know where their food comes from. This increased awareness of how food is grown and prepared can also help to spark interest in the culinary offerings available in different communities, believes Billy Alexander, director of programs, Culinary Tourism Alliance, a not-for-profit organization aiming to bridge the gap between the food and drink and travel industries.
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How many words can you write in 10 seconds? Now, try the same activity with your non-dominant hand or without using any words containing the letter “n.”
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More and more, consumers want to know that their food is ethically produced with minimal impact on the environment while still being affordable. Recent research confirms a growing interest of Canadians in improving the food system as a whole – with emphasis on sustainability and transparency.
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#BreakTheBias is the theme of International Women’s Day 2022, when advocates across Canada join the call to imagine a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. At Brain Canada and Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI), this means celebrating the impact of female scientists as well as calling attention to long-standing research gaps that impact the health outcomes for women.
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Around the world, governments and industries are driving a global transition towards environmentally friendlier, low-carbon economies.
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While enrolled in a program at Georgian College to earn her nursing degree, 20-year-old Tori Lowe is gaining experience in health care through part-time work as a personal support worker (PSW) at a long-term care facility in Barrie, Ontario – the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf.
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The coronavirus pandemic has brought Canada’s health system to the brink, deepening cracks and highlighting issues that have long been evident.
Read MorePutting together a financial plan with the help of a trusted professional can position you to withstand life’s unexpected challenges
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The foodservice industry, which was Canada’s fourth-largest source of private sector jobs before the pandemic, reflects the country’s impressive diversity. Women make up 58 per cent of the foodservice workforce, and 31 per cent of restaurant owners, operators and staff belong to a visible minority.
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When diagnosed with cancer, Laurel Gillespie had roughly an 80 per cent chance of dying within five years. Despite the uncertainty she faced, Ms. Gillespie did not want to give up on her future. She decided to go back to school. While it was going to take her several years to finish her studies, she focused on how her education could be used to help people in hospice and palliative care in Canada – patients facing a brush with mortality, to which she could relate.
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The discussion about cancer care in Indigenous communities has changed significantly in the 10+ years since Warren Clarmont, a member of the Gitanmaax Band of the Gitxsan First Nation, was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
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Ushering in the Year of the Tiger
On February 1, millions of people around the world will usher in the Year of the Tiger. Rooted in over 4,000 years of history, the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year for people of Chinese, East Asian and Southeast Asian descent.
Seniors in Canada, who now comprise approximately 18.5 per cent of the population, are living longer and enjoying active lives thanks to enhanced health and wellness. However, according to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), 56 per cent of Canadians over age 60 have no dental insurance. That is putting vulnerable seniors at risk, says Sylvie Martel, director of dental hygiene practice at CDHA.
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In a competitive labour market, employers who provide digital health solutions as part of their benefits packages have an edge when it comes to attracting and retaining employees.
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As the world celebrates fresh beginnings at the start of the year, Canada’s foodservice industry faces the daunting task of surviving a traditionally slow period. Exacerbating this seasonal challenge are the financial losses many restaurants have incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic and increased barriers for attaining sufficient government support.
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Two years ago, Brenda O’Reilly’s four restaurants in St. John’s, Newfoundland, were on a growth trajectory – until the coronavirus pandemic brought everything to a hard stop. The closing date, March 16, 2020, is especially memorable since it was the day before St. Patrick’s Day, which is traditionally one of the busiest days for O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub.
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In an era of unprecedented change ranging from disruptive new technologies to the drive for sustainability, universities are facing the growing challenge of how to prepare students for success in a rapidly transforming world.
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On the first weekend after the mid-November floods across British Columbia, their ripple effects reached a Vancouver area farmers market. Empty stalls served as a reminder of the farmers affected by the extreme weather event and shoppers seemed anxious about potential food shortages. Yet there was also a tremendous outpouring of support.
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