Students entering a law degree program have already proven their considerable intellectual capacity by obtaining a first degree, achieving a high grade-point average and passing the LSAT.
What awaits them at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a rigorous three-year, 60-credit course, where a strong foundation of knowledge of the law is complemented by ample opportunity to practise skills and competencies outside the classroom, says Daleen Millard, dean of TRU’s Faculty of Law.
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How is the building materials industry preparing for a low-carbon future?
There has been a push to improve the environmental performance of the built environment, for example, through reducing embodied carbon in buildings as well as reducing the emissions associated with materials production. Our goal is to make buildings sustainable, so we offer lots of low-carbon solutions, including the world’s broadest range of green cement.
Read MoreWhen Ra’edah Abu Alhalaweh realized that breaking down barriers to follow a lifelong passion for fixing things around her home could also benefit her community, the obvious choice became to follow her dreams.
Read MoreThe first annual State of Black Economics Report (SOBER) shows that Canada’s growing and increasingly diverse Black population is advancing economically, but there is more to be done. Written by the Diversity Institute with partners and the Future Skills Centre (FSC), the report examines drivers of economic inclusion – education, employment, leadership and entrepreneurship – in order to set benchmarks in the second International Decade for People of African Descent.
Read MoreBy 2031, Canada expects to see 17,700 new job openings for welders – part of a nationwide growth in demand for skilled tradespeople that’s driven by two key trends: the continued increase in construction and infrastructure projects in the country, and the impending retirement in the next few years of an estimated 700,000 workers across different trades.
Read MoreThe University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is marking this year’s Heart Month by recognizing a significant achievement – more than 20 years of operation for its innovative life-saving STEMI program. Developed for treating one of the most common forms of heart attack, the program has transformed emergency cardiac medicine and saved countless lives.
Read MoreTax season can elevate the stress levels of many business owners. If they haven’t kept their books up to date throughout the year, they may find themselves scrambling to ensure they are ready when the tax bill comes due.
Read More“New year – new you” is a slogan that resonates with many of us as the calendar flips over into January. It is the time to set new goals, and resolutions related to fitness and wellness often top the list.
Read MoreGone are the days when green building was merely a feel-good initiative. It is now becoming a vital component of risk management and a competitive advantage in commercial real estate, and it is achievable. The business and policy environment has evolved around new energy efficiency measures, advanced building materials and smart technologie
Read MoreProgram 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 MoreMedical isotopes have been the cornerstone of nuclear medicine for decades, but ongoing research is expanding the boundaries of how physicians can identify and treat disease, says Dr. Christopher O’Brien, former president of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine.
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 MoreAccording to modelling by Clean Energy Canada, a climate and clean energy program within the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, and Navius Research, Canadian jobs in clean energy are set to grow 7 per cent a year, from 509,000 in 2025 to 2.7-million in a net-zero 2050.
Read MoreCreating stronger outcomes, meeting community needs at the University of Northern British Columbia
From its base in Prince George, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is working to improve health outcomes in local communities, including in older populations, with an approach that integrates the health of people, communities and the natural environment. Beyond contributing to stronger and more resilient northern communities, these efforts are also contributing to advances in research and innovation at the society level.
Read MoreSignificant gifts to charities help wealthy families pass on their values to the next generation
The world’s ultra-wealthy play a significant role in transferring some of their wealth to support charitable causes. In its latest report, the business intelligence firm Altrata notes that the ultra-high-net-worth people – those worth US$30-million or more – gave a total of US$190-billion to philanthropic causes in 2022, almost 25 per cent more than in 2018, and made up nearly 38 per cent of all individual giving.
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.
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