Evelyn Linklater sounds younger than her 70-something years when she talks about her early childhood near Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan. “We went out with my grandma to catch the fish we ate. My grandparents were old, but they were good paddlers, and we went fishing and camped. Those were awesome summers.”
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Read MoreWith diabetes reaching epidemic scale, Diabetes Canada is advocating critical policy shifts it sees as essential to the health of Canadians. These include reducing the risks from sugar-sweetened beverages, implementing coherent policies for youth with type 1 diabetes in schools, ending marketing of food and drinks to kids, and more.
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Read MoreImagine Canadian nature. From rugged Atlantic shorelines to Rocky Mountain slopes and the forests and grasslands in between, our country’s natural beauty is rich and diverse. So too are our connections to nature. A forester, an artist, a scientist or a banker may all love nature but appreciate it in very different and personal ways.
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Read MoreNumerous factors influencing Canadian agriculture and food supply are cause for growing concern and demand a close look at the guiding principles for Canadian food production to ensure a future that is sustainable and aligned with our values as a nation, says Ghislain Gervais, president of La Coop fédérée, the largest agri-food group in Quebec and the second largest in Canada.
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Read MoreIn 2017, for the fourth year in a row, incoming first-year international students attending post-secondary education institutions in Halifax, Nova Scotia, were invited to the Mayor’s Welcome Party. Along with a message of appreciation for having chosen to study in Halifax came the invitation to enjoy their time in the region and perhaps consider staying on after graduation.
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Read MoreAdvances in drug therapies have improved the health and quality of life of millions of Canadians. Today, we have more options and more effective medications to treat and manage many serious diseases, including the most pervasive chronic diseases in Canada, such as heart disease and diabetes.
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Read MoreCanadians love their organics, with more than one in two consumers each week choosing to put organic products in their shopping cart.
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Read MoreAs Canada’s organic sector marks this year’s Organic Week, Canada’s largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products, it sees many reasons for optimism.
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Read MoreThe streets of Stratford, Ontario, will come alive with the sound of bells and drums this summer when two new attractions march and roll into town: aerial drummers and a mobile carillon. While these free public performances may call for an introduction, words will likely be inadequate to truly capture the energy and excitement of these special Stratford Summer Music highlights.
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Read MoreThe carbon footprint of buildings – the result of energy use for construction, maintenance and operation – accounts for about one- third of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, and its reduction has to be one of the focal points in climate action discussions, says Thomas Mueller, president and CEO of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), the national organization dedicated to leading and accelerating the shift to sustainable buildings.
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Before going to sleep, in the quiet of the cabin, campers talk about their “rose, thorn and bud” of the day, and Alex Robertson always looks forward to this sharing of highlights, challenges and expectations at Camp Oochigeas (Ooch) in Muskoka, Ontario.
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Read MoreA rich tradition and legacy of philanthropy provides billions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours for causes across the country
Since confederation 150 years ago, Canadians have earned a reputation for being caring, both at home and abroad. A landmark study by Statistics Canada in 2015 revealed that 40 per cent of Canadians consistently volunteer for charitable causes and just over 80 per cent donate money to charities annually.
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Read MoreThe proverb “Home is where the heart is” is taking on a new twist for the growing number of people who welcome animal companions into their lives. And according to new studies, people who believe that “home is where the pet is” canreap numerous benefits from opening their hearts and homes.
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Read MoreHow companies small, medium and large can support employee well-being
The workplace isn’t the place for personal problems – or so we used to think. Now, many realize that hiding issues at home is even worse for productivity. It’s why Partners for Mental Health (PFMH) developed a program that helps workplaces large and small to support a mentally healthy workforce.
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Read MoreIt’s the miraculous organ that defines the way we look to others, provides our essential sense of touch and forms a protective barrier between us and a sometimes harsh world. Doesn’t it make sense to return the kindness? A few easy, precautionary steps can save our skin from unnecessary aging – even cancer.
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Read MoreWhen Dr. Deepali Dewan speaks of some of her favourite artifacts among the Royal Ontario Museum’s (ROM) South Asian collection – one of the most extensive outside of India – it is clear she has a personal relationship with these incomparable objects.
Read MoreBuilding a greener future for Earth Days to come requires commitment from individuals, businesses and governments on actions large and small. Mobilizing the power of our investments and introducing the next generation to the importance of the natural environment are just two of many initiatives gaining momentum in the effort to take action on climate change.
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Read MoreHalf a million cars roll off the assembly lines each year at the southern Ontario plants of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. Over the last three decades, this manufacturing facility in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region has grown from a small plant making only 50,000 cars a year into Toyota’s second-largest factory in the world.
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Read MoreAt her installation as the chancellor of Sheridan College last year, renowned long-term former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion said, “I think 95 is a good age to start a new job.” And why not? In a time of octogenarian triathletes and nonagenarian marathoners, it’s worth asking why it’s still a surprise when an elder chooses an active, influential life.
Read MoreAnyone who watched Alyxandria Treasure clear a 1.94-metre crossbar to advance to the high jump finals at the Rio Olympics would have seen an extraordinarily fit and healthy young woman. Understanding more about the challenges she had to overcome along the path towards this performance only deepens the appreciation for the Canadian athlete’s accomplishments.
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