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.
Read MoreCherylene Pinaroc was 24 years old when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She recalls her shock as she tried to digest the news her doctor delivered: “My first reaction was that this couldn’t be happening. I was dumbfounded,” she says.
Read MoreDecades of research and development leadership is allowing Canada’s oil sands industry to hit the ground running on a steady path to net zero by 2050.
Read MoreLethbridge College is undertaking an innovative initiative to fill the future talent pipeline in the skilled trades – a sector where significant labour shortages exist and in which STEM skills are increasingly in demand.
Read MoreWith interest rates and inflation on the rise and the threat of a recession not going away any time soon, Canadians feel uncertain about their financial future. A big question for many: Where and how should they invest their hard-earned dollars during these turbulent times?
Read MoreThirty-five years ago, when Elaine Gerrie moved into the family business, Gerrie Electric, in Burlington, her father Ken, who founded the company in 1957, welcomed her with open arms. “He was brilliant,” she says about the way he encouraged her and her sister, Heather, who also joined the company post university, to “follow our passion.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreIn 1918-19, influenza swept the globe in deadly waves. It is thought to have started in the American Midwest before spreading to Europe and the rest of the world. Aiding its stealthy – and largely unchecked – advance was the fact that countries were hesitant to publicly acknowledge that they were battling an epidemic at home. Many were participants in World War I and were concerned that enemies would take advantage or that allies would halt trading activities.
Read MoreResearchers and mental-health service providers continue to build evidence and refine practices to give individuals with psychosis and schizophrenia the best opportunities to achieve “functional recovery.”
Read MoreDermatologist 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.”
Read MoreJust a few decades ago, schizophrenia was known as a “kiss of death” diagnosis. The prevailing view was drained of all hope: individuals with this form of mental illness had no chance to recover.
Read More“How does this work?” That’s a question Keelan Hyde has always been keenly interested in, from his parents’ first computer to the internet of things (IoT) to linking devices to gain new – and perhaps surprising – results.
Read MoreWhen a local brewery encountered difficulties with filling craft beer into cans, a partner known for technical expertise and innovation came to mind: the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). There, a group of students in the mechanical engineering technology program got to work on designing a solution for automating the canning process.
Read MoreOne of the worst nightmares as a parent is not being able to help when your child is in pain. But what if you don’t even realize they are suffering?
Read MoreCanadore College, headquartered in North Bay, Ontario, has a proven track record with innovative applied research specifically designed to meet the needs of industry. Now it’s about to expand on that reputation and move into the realm of delivering reliable and safe drinking water systems to Indigenous communities. As part of its Clean Water Initiative, Canadore is creating a Clean Water Learning Lodge on its College Drive Campus to develop a comprehensive platform of products, services and education programs. The outcomes will include programs tailored to the needs and values of First Nations, and will inspire Indigenous learners to take on fulfilling careers in water management.
Read MoreIn sudden cardiac arrest, every minute that passes before the heart is restarted counts. When the brain is deprived of oxygen for more than four to six minutes, the risk of irreparable damage increases exponentially.
Read MoreMore than ever, Canadians pay close attention to food product labels. They choose healthy options and want to support brands committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Read MoreCanadian charities do tremendous work in communities across the country by channelling donor funds into causes that make a critical difference to the lives of people in need and to our world.
Read MoreThe last two years have produced a seismic shift in the economy, the labour market, and the values and structures underpinning our working lives. The COVID-19 pandemic destabilized many established workforce systems, and what has emerged out of these upheavals is a much different reality for employees and employers alike.
Read MoreFrom infrastructure and machinery to technology and health, many of the fundamentals of our modern life rely on metals and minerals.
Canada has long been recognized as a leading mining nation and host to a minerals sector that continuously advances exploration, mining and related support activities. In producing 60 minerals and metals, the industry continues to drive job creation and economic activity in every region, yet it has also been subject to a number of changes over the past decade.
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