Improving 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 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 MoreBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport goes the extra mile to reduce the impact of its operations
There are many benefits that come from having an airport in downtown Toronto – serving more than 20 destinations, just steps from the financial district and attractions, and accessible by foot, bike or transit. But with this proximity and convenience comes a responsibility to do things differently, and invest in infrastructure and technology that reduces the impacts of operations. At least that’s how the team at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport sees it.
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 MoreThe importance of collecting data is widely acknowledged, yet the question of how to extract actionable insights from information often leaves organizations stumped. What’s more, the diversity of challenges companies are trying to address with data often render one-size-fits-all approaches impractical and ineffective.
Read MoreDental hygienists see the impacts of poor oral health first-hand and have long called for expanded access to preventive oral care services for Canadians. Ensuring proper dental hygiene care for children is especially important, given the consequences for their healthy growth and development if children’s oral health is neglected early in their lives.
Read MoreIt’s a skin condition experienced by up to 17 per cent1 of Canadians at some point in their lives, with consequences that can have a significant psychological impact on sufferers and their families. For people with atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type of eczema, challenges with managing the condition can leave people feeling anxious, stressed and depressed.2
Read MoreWhile the end of year holiday season typically sees an increase in demand for pet sheltering services, the need this year is exacerbated by economic hardship facing many pet guardians, says Tara Hellewell, director, Donor Relations and National Engagement, Humane Canada, Canada’s federation of SPCAs and humane societies.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreFarmers face social isolation, financial uncertainty and other pressures that can bring mental-health challenges, but they are also known for self-reliance and pride. Yet when it comes to getting help, they often lack access to local resources.
Read MoreExpanding clinical capacity, research, education and advocacy for women as they age
A new Centre for Mature Women’s Health at Sinai Health in Toronto, Ont., will act as a “one-stop-shop” to address the spectrum of health challenges that women face as they age. The new centre, located at Mount Sinai Hospital, will double the number of patients that specialists at Mount Sinai Hospital can see every year.
Read MoreExceptional care and bold medical innovation at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) transformed the lives of Oscar winning filmmaker Alison Snowden and her family – taking them from a state of “no hope” to recovery and a new lease on life.
Read MoreKingston, Ontario: A small place with big-city features
There must be something in the water – or the air – in Kingston, Ont., a 450-square-kilometre city that spans east to west along the shores of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, near-equidistant from Toronto and Montreal.
Read MoreResearch-powered climate adaptation and water security solutions
Canada, land of cold, is not immune to rising temperatures. Yet what happens when global warming depletes snow and ice – iconic resources that not only define our nation but also play major roles in our ecosystems – is of increasing concern.
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