Ann Speak’s relationship with Cuso International began in the 1980s, when she spent two years as a volunteer in Nigeria. The experience was life-changing, she says, and it was the foundation of a strong bond with Cuso International that hasn’t wavered. Ever since, Ms. Speak has continued to be an active volunteer and donor, and she worked as a member of the organization’s staff as a fundraiser for 12 years.
Read MoreThroughout his lifetime, Ajaib (Jab) Sidhoo contributed greatly to Vancouver and British Columbia. His legacy is a powerful one, and it includes his role as one of the founding members of the BC Lions football team in 1954 and his leadership as an entrepreneur in Vancouver’s South Asian community.
Read MoreVisitors to Kelowna may be familiar with summer water sports and outdoor activities on and around the beautiful Okanagan Lake. They may have flocked to the area’s ski hills in the winter and attended wine tastings in the fall. But what can they expect in spring?
Read MoreAs the world races towards a low-emissions future, businesses are struggling to deliver on their ambitious net-zero targets. A Toronto-based company, Carbon Neutral Club, is helping organizations achieve their climate commitments by mobilizing the most powerful but often ignored force for climate action: their employees.
Read MoreWhen it comes to stabilizing our climate, few solutions can match the powerful potential of forests. Beyond helping to regulate ecosystems and protecting biodiversity, forests play a key role in the carbon cycle. Globally, approximately 2.6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide – one-third of the CO2 released from burning fossil fuels – are absorbed by forests every year, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Read MoreAs Canada takes action to achieve its 2030 Paris Agreement and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a Certified B Corp based in Edmonton, “at the heart of the energy transition,” is helping companies move towards attaining net-zero carbon in their operations.
Read MoreOf the deep snow and fallen trees make the going tough for Bear Mustus, he gives no indication. He pauses knee-deep in the fluffy snow and points skywards to a break in the trees. The newer growth of trees creates a line through the almost impenetrable bulwark of old growth black spruce. Despite the harsh weather, thick forest and trailless features, Mustus finds the old wagon trail.
Read MorePeople and Profits
The Best Workplaces in Canada, and around the world, prove that investing in workplace culture makes good business sense. Employees with consistently positive experiences in the workplace are more likely to stay with the organization, experience less burnout, give higher levels of effort, and drive faster rates of innovation.
Read MoreImproving economic outcomes in Saskatchewan, today and in the future, is closely linked to creating opportunities and support for diverse community members, including Indigenous people, says Thomas Benjoe, a member of the Muscowpetung First Nation and president and CEO of FHQ Developments, an organization supporting First Nations partners with resources and tools to create, deliver and connect on business opportunities in Saskatchewan and beyond.
Read MoreHigh inflation and deepening systemic inequalities are forcing an increasing number of Canadians to turn to food banks for groceries they can no longer afford, says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.
Read MoreWith cyber criminals more organized and sophisticated than ever, security professionals developing new measures to stay ahead of attackers
With more than two decades of experience working in cybersecurity, Theo van Wyk has witnessed dramatic changes in the nature and sophistication of cyber threats and has been on the front lines of developing security solutions for a rapidly expanding and increasingly complex IT environment.
Read MoreIn pictures, the kids are wearing colourful camp t-shirts and huge smiles, but also lab coats and safety goggles. They’re holding smoking beakers and rockets. It’s clear the 2,000 or so young people aged seven to 17 who attend each year Folie Technique – one of Canada’s oldest science camps – are there to have fun, but also to learn.
Read MoreResearch and innovation are considered key tools for addressing today’s most urgent and complex challenges, climate change among them. As the effects of extreme weather events and environmental degradation are increasingly impacting the lives of Canadians across the county, colleges and institutes heed the call to take action.
Read MoreFaranak Farzan is a mechatronic systems engineering professor and Chair in Technology Innovations for Youth Addiction Recovery and Mental Health at Simon Fraser University and founder and head of SFU’s CFI-funded eBrain Lab.
Read MoreThe world’s journey towards a net-zero future continues to advance on a momentum of joint commitments – between governments, industry and environmental organizations – powered by renewable energy and clean technologies.
Read MoreInfusions Restaurant, operated by and located on campus of the Okanagan College in Kelowna, B.C., offers mouth-watering selections, from savoury apple, beet and fennel salad, to seafood cioppino featuring B.C. seafood, squid ink truffle and root vegetables. These palate-pleasing dishes, created by culinary arts students under the guidance of Red Seal-certified chef instructors, illustrate the “bounty of the surrounding region,” says Ruth Wigman, who recently assumed the role of executive chef at the restaurant.
Read MoreWomen remain significantly under-represented in both post-secondary engineering programs and in the engineering profession. In Canada, just 18.1 per cent of newly licensed engineers are women, according to Engineers Canada, despite women making up more than half of the Canadian population.
Read MoreAs a mentor and teacher with the Peel District School Board (PDSB) in Ontario, Kim Thomas has worked with children and youth from marginalized and equity-deserving communities for almost 30 years. These students, says Thomas “have faced some of the greatest barriers” in accessing educational opportunities. And while the PDSB “has been very intentional around dismantling anti-Black racism,” she is excited about new program partnerships with corporations and organizations that “open up doors for Black and Indigenous students.” These learning initiatives have the potential to “bring the kids from the back of the line to the front,” says Thomas.
Read Moret’s been nearly three years since the onset of the global pandemic, yet it continues to have a profound impact on our lives today – including our finances. For some Canadians, the financial impact of COVID-19 was positive: lockdowns led to cancelled travel plans and a big drop in spending, leading to many months of forced savings. For others – especially those whose income was affected by the pandemic – budgets were stretched to their limits and savings were depleted.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to have cancer? How does a cancer diagnosis impact the lives of patients and their families? While the experiences of the 1.5 million people who live with – and beyond – cancer in Canada are as unique as the individuals themselves, World Cancer Day presents a chance to come together in support of a common goal: access to world-class cancer care for everyone.
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