The notion of selling Canadian wines in Europe may sound far-fetched. But Okanagan-B.C. sister wineries La Stella and Le Vieux Pins have proved that with the right approach, even in markets overflowing with fine wines it is possible to become a toast of the town.
Read MoreAs Canada celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, it can look back on a number of achievements. Much has been accomplished in creating equality for men and women in Canada, especially in the areas of health and education, yet gender parity is still far off when it comes to economic well-being. On average, women working full-time earn 20 per cent less than their male peers and have fewer chances to be promoted. Making the case for the benefits of a diverse workforce, industry leaders are issuing a call to action.
Read MoreWhat are Canadian colleges doing to prepare the next generation of young Canadians to work and prosper in the global economy? Quite a lot, says Paul Brennan, vice president, international partnerships for Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Read MoreAt Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) in Alberta, one group of visitors gets more attention than any other – along with more hugs and pets. Puppy Days, a GPRC collaboration with the local SPCA, brings canine companions to the campus throughout the year.
Read MoreWhen it comes to early-stage entrepreneurship activity – the percentage of working-age people either starting a new business or involved in one that’s less than 42 months old – Canada ranks second in the world and closely behind the United States, according to the 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM).
Read MoreClicking on a scroll conjures up a bouncy brush-paint animation of a goat that takes the viewer on a tour of Chinese New Year festivities. The beautifully produced video clip is part of the Royal Bank of Canada’s e-card that conveys best wishes for the year ahead. Christine Shisler, RBC’s director of client strategies, sees it not only as an acknowledgment of the important holiday, but also as a gesture of appreciation for clients and staff of Chinese heritage.
Read MoreUniting Chinese communities across the globe in a celebration of cultural identity, Chinese New Year is an auspicious time to exchange best wishes for the year ahead. It also offers unique opportunities for businesses to engage with Chinese audiences.
Read MoreDELHI: A four-day trade mission to India led by the Information Technologies Association of Canada wrapped up with delegate Goutam Shaw signing a deal with a large Indian firm, and other delegates walking away with valuable insight and new business prospects.
Read MoreBangalore – A stated mission to build the world’s happiest IT company with the world’s happiest employees and happiest customers may sound lofty. But after meeting visionary Ashok Soota it is apparent that if anyone can do it, it will be him.
Read MoreSome things in life just get better with age.
That certainly appears to be the case with the iconic Twin Otter aircraft. Designed by De Havilland in 1965, the sturdy and versatile Twin Otter enjoyed a spectacular initial 30-year run, eventually rising to become the world’s largest-selling 19-passenger aircraft.
Read MoreMumbai – India may be one of the world’s warmest cultures, but when it comes to talking business, overflowing hospitality can quickly give way to sharp questions.
Read MoreMumbai – Day 2 of the Information Technologies Association of Canada-led trade mission to India included a personal introduction to one of the nation’s most prolific and socially minded global companies.
Read MoreTech 4 Kids Inc. was only a month old when the 2008 financial crisis touched off in the United States, drastically changing the market for the young, Toronto-based toy company. Many small and mid-sized retailers in North America disappeared, leaving a consolidated market dominated by large players.
Read MoreThere is no word for “tomato” in the Chinese language – one of the root words of fān qié means “originating somewhere else” – nor are tomatoes part of the traditional Chinese diet.
Read MoreAs part of the Canada’s Clean50 report, published in the October 21 Globe and Mail, we asked recent Clean50 honourees what it takes to become a sustainability leader. Here are some answers:
Read MoreHow do you study the glue that holds the universe together? Well, for one thing, you’ve got to stick with it, according George Lolos and Zisis Papandreou, physics professors at the University of Regina and lead researchers of GlueX, and you need to engage in international collaboration.
Read MoreWhile the modest store-front in a small industrial park in Burnaby, British Columbia, doesn’t exactly match the expectations that come with a name like “General Fusion,” the array of hardware – and software – behind the façade looks impressive.
Read MoreIn 1991, when the first Canadian diamond mine was discovered just 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Lac De Gras, it seemed inconceivable that just 15 years later Canada would be one of the world’s most influential diamond producers. By 2006, Canada had three world-class diamond mines in production and was ranked the world’s third largest diamond-producing nation by value.
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