University of Waterloo tackling cancer with personalized immunotherapy
Immune therapy is a powerful new way to treat cancer, harnessing the body’s natural defences to find and kill cancer cells.
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Considering more than money and assets to plan for overall wellness
Canadians today face a reality transformed by rapidly shifting demographics – with an aging population, more older women living alone and a surge in newcomers – along with major global events and socioeconomic forces.
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At first glance, Chuntoh Ghuna seems a curious name for a wood-residue-based facility. But on closer examination, the relevance of the Lheidli T’enneh name – which means “the forest lives” – soon becomes obvious.
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There have been many conversations recently about Open Banking. For those who aren’t aware, Open Banking provides a secure way for consumers to control and share their financial data with third-party providers and ultimately benefit from a greater range of innovative financial services. According to the Berlin-based Open Banking Project, almost 100 countries have either adopted or are considering adopting some form of Open Banking this year. While this is undoubtedly the way of the future, here at home, Canadians are still waiting. A diverse chorus of voices have been advocating for action and notably, implementation of a hybrid, made-in-Canada solution, as per the latest report from the Government of Canada’s Advisory Committee on Open Banking.
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It’s important to consider such “hard solutions” with a broad lens, which could show they “may not be the best soft solution for the interpersonal dynamics in a family,” he says.
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Many family-owned businesses have limited resources to have a full-time payroll administrator on staff, but they recognize the value of professional payroll services. One option family enterprises and other small businesses appreciate is to draw on the services of a payroll contractor, and for Mary Beaton, that makes for a thriving business of her own in the small Nova Scotia community of Five Mile River.
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Medical professionals want people living with type 2 diabetes to be aware of their increased risk for stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to work with their health-care providers to take steps to reduce that risk.
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National Philanthropy Day (NPD), which takes place on November 15 each year, celebrates giving of all kinds – donations, volunteering and charitable engagement. NPD is a day to highlight the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy makes to our society and our world. It celebrates charitable accomplishments and encourages all of us to strengthen and support our communities – around the corner or across the globe.
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Siobhan Brooks is never off the clock. That’s because three of her four children live with type 1 diabetes. At any given time, each of the girls will test different and feel different. One may have low blood sugar and need a snack, while another may need an insulin injection.
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Branksome Hall has long been a pioneer in bringing innovation to education. Based in Toronto, it is an independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls, with more than 900 students from Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12.
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Succession planning taking front seat
For many owners of auto dealerships, it’s the hardest decision they will ever make; when and how to transition out of a business they may have spent decades building into a thriving success.
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Once the realm of science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has now advanced into all areas of society – transforming the way we live, learn and work. Are Canadians ready to embrace this shift? What are the skills and competencies that can enhance our ability to unlock AI’s powerful potential? And how can we ensure AI is leveraged for the greater good?
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Generosity spreads far beyond recipients
When Amy Johnson was awarded a scholarship to study law at the University of Windsor in 2012, she knew it would change her life. What she didn’t realize was that it would change the lives of her six sons as well.
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A treasure chest of UNESCO World Heritage sites plus cultural, natural and culinary highlights
With choices as numerous as they are varied, deciding on a comprehensive “must-see list” for a visit to Germany is no easy task. Should travellers prioritize world-famous sights like the Brandenburg Gate, the Cologne Cathedral, Neuschwanstein Castle and Bamberg? Or should they venture off the beaten track to explore lesser-known but equally stunning castles, palaces, cathedrals, museums and landscapes? And what about those looking to enjoy vibrant arts scenes, bustling markets, innovative architecture, nightlife and cultural immersion?
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For farmers, it is a source of income. For the rest of us, it is simply sustenance for living. One way or another, we all depend on food.
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Holistic approach underpins law school’s diversity efforts
It’s not by chance that the Law faculty at the University of Windsor in Ontario is one of the most diverse law schools in Canada. A conscious effort over several years has aimed to make the faculty more representative of Canada’s evolving demographic profile.
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Businesses and other organizations in Canada are engaged in a “cybersecurity arms race” as they try to stay ahead of cyber criminals equipped with new, sophisticated tools and techniques to breach security systems and steal data.
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With more than 175 quality programs across 12 schools of study – offering microcredentials, apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas and degrees – Canadore College takes a forward-facing approach that meets the needs of learners and communities today as well as prepares the ground for future success.
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Young professionals find unique opportunities at engineering giant WSP
Yasmin Anderson is in the early stages of building her engineering career, two years after graduating with a specialized degree, while project lead manager Caroline Couture-Trudel has 15 years of experience managing large-scale engineering and design projects. They are working together at WSP on the design of the largest, most complex heritage-rehabilitation project ever undertaken in Canada: restoring and modernizing Centre Block, the flagship building on Parliament Hill.
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Quentin Navarre knew virtually nothing about woodworking when he enrolled in the two-year Heritage Carpentry and Joinery diploma program at Algonquin College nine years ago. Today, he and his wife Amy Webster, a fellow Algonquin graduate, have their own business – Wildwood Designs – in Perth, Ont., specializing in high-end architectural millwork and hand-crafted furniture.
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