We Must Prioritize Smarter Transit Options To And From Airports
I spend a lot of time talking about airports and air travel, so it was a pleasure to attend a recent event at the Toronto Region Board of Trade where the discussion centered on aviation and transit....
View ArticleTeens Need Hugs (Even If They're Totally Over Them
"A hug is like a boomerang. You get it back right away." - Bil Keane, creator of Family Circus This is true 90 per cent of the time. But 10 per cent of the time, it's not true -- especially when...
View ArticleCan Government Intervention Cool The Housing Market?
Housing markets in Toronto and Vancouver are extremely hot, and average prices are skyrocketing. Every new data release, real estate report, and housing related comment is scrutinized, debated and...
View ArticleTaking Pride In Creating Authentic Spaces For LGBTQ2S Homeless Youth
Pride is a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) communities around the globe celebrate who we are, how far we have come, and how hard we have...
View ArticlePeople Need Less Money To Live As They Get Older? (Not Quite)
Recently the C.D. Howe Institute released a short study just in time for the finance ministers' meeting - rolling out the tired, old argument that as people age, they do not need as much money to live...
View ArticleHow To Lose Weight, Dignity, And Money All At Once
Do you want to lose weight fast? Know anyone who does? If yes, then I have great news for you! I'm thinking about developing a weight loss device that will help you lose the weight you need, in the...
View ArticleLiberals' Promise Of 'Real Change' Gets Off To A Good Start
On October 19th, 2015, Canadians voted to change their government. Prime Minister Trudeau has been in office now for about eight months. The first sitting of Parliament has wrapped up. As MPs head back...
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Brexit A Wake-Up Call To Dangers Of Right-Wing Extremism
I was paying close attention to the British vote to leave the European Union. The United Kingdom has become a second home for much of our families and loved ones who were displaced by the civil war in...
View ArticleI Hate "The Biggest Loser" And You Should Too
The New York Times recently covered a study by an arm of the National Institute of Health, which focused on contestants of The Biggest Loser six years after their season aired. The study showed that...
View ArticleDonald Trump, The Pronoun Politician
Next time you hear Donald Trump speak, count how many pronouns he uses in his political spiel. I just used six when you also consider the ones in this sentence: you, he, his, I, you and this. Pronouns...
View ArticleSummer's Most Glamorous Bridal Hair And Beauty Trends
Summer is the season for weddings! All of those beautiful brides and bridesmaids. To find out the latest beauty and hair trends for brides, I spoke with AJ Woodworth, founder and owner of The Glamoury...
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United Kingdom, I'm Just Not That Into You Anymore
I fell hard... enamoured at an early age with the United Kingdom. It was inevitable, arguably. Growing up in a former colony -- with the convincing rituals of singing both "God Save The Queen" and "O...
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Aboriginal Day Live Draws Canadian Cultures Closer Together
A young woman wears traditional clothing at an event celebrating National Aboriginal Day 2011 in Winnipeg. (Photo: AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) On June 25 I had the honour of hosting the celebration of the...
View ArticleIt's Time For B.C. To Rethink Skills Training Approach
It's an annual rite of passage. Graduation ceremonies are underway at high schools across the province, as students get set to take their skills to the next level. At 84 per cent, B.C.'s high school...
View ArticleUnderestimating Trump Could Be Hillary Clinton's Biggest Mistake
The last three weeks would have been calamitous for any major party's presumptive nominee in recent memory. With the combination of the remarks concerning the potential bias stemming from the ethnicity...
View ArticleOntario's Bait And Switch Approach To Benzene Will Put People's Health At Risk
After more than a decade of development and public consultation, Ontario's health-based air quality standard for benzene is set to become law on July 1, 2016. But if some of the province's largest...
View ArticleSupporting Indigenous Education Key To Thriving Economy
With indigenous peoples among the fastest growing demographic in Canada, providing education opportunities that ensure they have the skills they need to succeed is more than a social responsibility, it...
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An Ice Cream With A Great Beet
Brassaii restaurant has been a mainstay on the King West block a decade now. Although, they cater to the clubbing and lounge crowds, they've also been able to successfully lure in diners with their...
View ArticleThink Second-Hand To Save On Your Summer Adventures
Like many, I know summer is here when my calendar starts to fill up with a variety of activities -- barbecues, sporting events, patio time, family road trips, picnics and cottage time. Who doesn't want...
View ArticleWill Canada Take A Stand For Women's Rights In Mexico?
by Lauren Ravon, Director of Policy and Campaigns for Oxfam Canada The "three amigos" will have a lot to talk about on Wednesday when they meet in Ottawa for the North American Leaders' Summit. Climate...
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