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Building climate resilience and food security
Building climate resilience and food security

There are many mysteries about humanity, but we know at least one thing is true: people need food and water to survive. Canada is a land of tremendous bounty, especially when it comes to our food supply. With so much growing land and places to raise livestock, the agricultural possibilities, in the southern part of the country at least, have traditionally felt seemingly endless. But climate change is throwing a wrench into agricultural practices around the world, with drought, flooding and disease threatening the security of our food systems. With consistently ballooning populations and unstable growing conditions, the future of food security is a pressing concern for academics and the general population alike.

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Business, Education, Environment, Home, Health, Innovation, LifeRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
Flying in the face of a chronic disease and searching to improve the lives of Canadians suffering from IBD
Flying in the face of a chronic disease and searching to improve the lives of Canadians suffering from IBD

When he was only eight years old, Andrew Mac Isaac was living in what he can only describe now, at the age of 26, as “hell.”

Severe stomach cramps, which meant a constant run to the washroom, 10 plus times a day, either to throw-up or because of diarrhea, left him in the fetal position on the floor.

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Business, Health, Home, Innovation, LifeRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
Severe cybersecurity talent gap creates vulnerabilities
Severe cybersecurity talent gap creates vulnerabilities

As digital transformation sweeps through the Canadian economy, cyber threats are becoming more plentiful and sophisticated. The need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical, which is fuelling increased demand for professionals with cybersecurity expertise. This surging demand is running up against a tough reality – an acute shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals.

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Business, Education, Home, Innovation, Life, TechnologyRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
Canada takes major step forward as a leader in inclusive dermatology
Canada takes major step forward as a leader in inclusive dermatology

Dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav tells the story of one of her patients, an Indo-Canadian man with severe eczema, who told her he had waited nine years to be correctly diagnosed. “I was able to give him treatment that made him 100 per cent better in a matter of two months,” says Dr. Yadav. “It is awful to imagine that someone would have to suffer like that because the diagnosis wasn’t made for so long and the severity wasn’t identified sooner.”

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Business, Education, Environment, Health, Home, InnovationRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
Preparing the ground for CleanTech and sustainable solutions
Preparing the ground for CleanTech and sustainable solutions

Two years ago, on Earth Day 2020, 220 members of Canada’s Clean50 and 180 companies issued a call for adoption of a comprehensive “build-back-better” plan that included a strong focus on supporting the companies and innovations paving the way for a clean economy. This plan was then endorsed by 35 environmental non-governmental organizations. Today, Gavin Pitchford, Canada’s Clean50 Awards executive director and the CEO of Delta Management Group, is happy to report that progress has been made

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Business, Education, Exportwise, Home, Health, Innovation, Life, EnvironmentRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
A rich tapestry of multicultural food choices, Mississauga-style
A rich tapestry of multicultural food choices, Mississauga-style

Imagine finding yourself at a crossroads. Now picture your surroundings brimming with an incredible variety of food. From mouth-watering empanadas at Las Delicias, a Colombian eatery that fits about five customers, to Jamaican rice-and-pea dishes with jerk chicken, oxtail or salt fish at Fred's Kitchen. Then there is Tabaq, a restaurant offering Indian and Pakistani staples like vegetarian and meat stews served with long pieces of bread.

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Business, Health, Home, Life, BC Ferries OnBoard, EducationRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
Culinary tourism boosting local economies
Culinary tourism boosting local economies

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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Business, Health, Home, LifeRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeatured
Young farmers advocating for social change
Young farmers advocating for social change

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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Business, Education, Farm to Table Magazine, Home, Innovation, LifeRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day

A day to reflect on how charity changes the lives of people in need

As Canadians look ahead to celebrating National Philanthropy Day on Monday, many will reflect on what has been a tough two years; heartache and sorrow for many and disrupted lives for even more. However, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and communities have come together in a spirit of giving, sharing and support that epitomizes the power of philanthropy across the country.

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Life, Home, Health, Financial, EducationRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
Winter skin health
Winter skin health

Why our skin’s natural defences need extra help during cold winter weather

As any Canadian can attest, bundling up to protect against the elements is crucial for getting through our cold winters. But while cozy sweaters might be the go-tos people think of to do the job, our skin has its own defences. Just like merino wool keeps the good stuff – warmth – in and the cold out, the skin moisture barrier offers a protective layer for our skin.

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Home, Health, LifeRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
2021 was a milestone year for diabetes with celebrations, gains and challenges
2021 was a milestone year for diabetes with celebrations, gains and challenges

2021 has been a milestone year in more ways than one for Canadians living with diabetes and for those advocating on their behalf: a year to celebrate the discovery of insulin 100 years ago; another year to deal with the pandemic’s impacts on people with diabetes; and a year of gains and continuing challenges in the quest to stem the growth of the diabetes epidemic.

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Education, Health, Home, Innovation, LifeRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature
Arthritis research and innovation
Arthritis research and innovation

The past two months have been marked by significant awareness campaigns drawing attention to arthritis, with National Arthritis Awareness Month observed across Canada in September and World Arthritis Day commanding global attention on October 12. While such disease awareness campaigns give us the opportunity to encourage understanding of the disease and reflect on the impact it is having on patients and their daily life, the reality is that their plight shouldn’t be forgotten the rest of the year.

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Health, Home, Life, Education, BusinessRandallAnthony CommunicationsFeature