It seems easier to count lives that have been lost than to calculate those that have been saved. Yet in consideration of the deathly toll of infectious diseases like polio, smallpox or influenza – and the subsequent success in mitigating their impact through immunizations – the World Health Organization estimates that vaccinations save about two million to three million lives annually.
Read MoreKathy Jenkins was living on Vancouver Island in 2012 when she faced a life-threatening medical emergency – a brain aneurysm that had burst. Local clinicians quickly determined that Ms. Jenkins needed the kind of complex care that was available only at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).
Read MoreOur overarching goal – to address climate change – is more critically important than ever. Yet recent events, such as the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have brought other key components of the clean economy into focus, food and energy security among them.
Read MoreIt may seem a small thing: the little plastic clip holding together your bag of bread. Yet when you consider the number of clips used in households across the country, you can imagine their cumulative impact.
Read MoreCanadian Infertility Awareness Week is a time to profile the impact of infertility, to counteract the stigma many feel and to educate Canadians on the care and treatment options.
Read MoreTwo 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
Read MoreImagine 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.
Read MoreIn family-owned businesses, balancing the interests of the business with those of the family can become complicated, and in some cases, a source of family challenges.
Read MoreCelebrating diversity and unique strengths
JoAnne (Jo) is proud of how her 25-year-old son Ivan – diagnosed with autism at age five – has built on his strengths and has come into his own.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreMore and more, consumers want to know that their food is ethically produced with minimal impact on the environment while still being affordable. Recent research confirms a growing interest of Canadians in improving the food system as a whole – with emphasis on sustainability and transparency.
Read More#BreakTheBias is the theme of International Women’s Day 2022, when advocates across Canada join the call to imagine a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. At Brain Canada and Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI), this means celebrating the impact of female scientists as well as calling attention to long-standing research gaps that impact the health outcomes for women.
Read MoreWhile enrolled in a program at Georgian College to earn her nursing degree, 20-year-old Tori Lowe is gaining experience in health care through part-time work as a personal support worker (PSW) at a long-term care facility in Barrie, Ontario – the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf.
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has brought Canada’s health system to the brink, deepening cracks and highlighting issues that have long been evident.
Read MorePutting together a financial plan with the help of a trusted professional can position you to withstand life’s unexpected challenges
Read MoreThe foodservice industry, which was Canada’s fourth-largest source of private sector jobs before the pandemic, reflects the country’s impressive diversity. Women make up 58 per cent of the foodservice workforce, and 31 per cent of restaurant owners, operators and staff belong to a visible minority.
Read MoreWhen diagnosed with cancer, Laurel Gillespie had roughly an 80 per cent chance of dying within five years. Despite the uncertainty she faced, Ms. Gillespie did not want to give up on her future. She decided to go back to school. While it was going to take her several years to finish her studies, she focused on how her education could be used to help people in hospice and palliative care in Canada – patients facing a brush with mortality, to which she could relate.
Read MoreThe discussion about cancer care in Indigenous communities has changed significantly in the 10+ years since Warren Clarmont, a member of the Gitanmaax Band of the Gitxsan First Nation, was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Read MoreUshering in the Year of the Tiger
On February 1, millions of people around the world will usher in the Year of the Tiger. Rooted in over 4,000 years of history, the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year for people of Chinese, East Asian and Southeast Asian descent.
