Love Your Food, Love Yourself
When nutrition professionals talk about "befriending food," they usually do so in the context of eating disorders. They point out the importance of not seeing "food as the enemy," as one well-known...
View ArticleWhen It Comes To Payroll, The Buck Stops At Trudeau
If you know someone in the Public Service or someone who has recently retired from the government, chances are you know someone who hasn't been paid or who isn't receiving the pay and benefits that...
View ArticleWe Still Need A Full Review Of Bill C-51 To Remove Charter Violations
On the anniversary of filing a Charter challenge to Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is calling on Canadians to send a message to Prime Minister...
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Trump Is Fuelling The Rise Of White Fright
Radio Host Laura Ingraham gestures while speaking during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (Photo: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty...
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Spa Savings: Add Some Relaxation To Your Vacation On The Cheap
Going to a spa on vacation can be expensive, but you don't have to give up on the idea of indulging in treatments on your next vacation. Scoring cheap spa time may be easier than you think. Savvy spa...
View ArticleNational Carbon Pricing Shouldn't Be A Controversial Issue
At this week's meeting of premiers in Whitehorse, the need for a national carbon price may once again be the subject of controversy and division. For casual observers this may be surprising, given the...
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is More Than A Breath Of Fresh Air
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) chamber tank used for specialised medical treatment for injuries in hospital clinic. To amputate or not to amputate? Some decisions are easier than others. Canadians...
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5 Fashion Faux-Pas You Actually Shouldn't Avoid
A fashion faux-pas is what is considered a style blunder. It is something one must not do, in order to not deviate from the societal norm, and spare oneself embarrassment. So they say. Concepts of...
View ArticleA Digital Estate Plan Defines Your Virtual Life After Death
Computer technology and the Internet are relatively recent inventions when compared to traditional estate planning strategies. In the short time that they have been widely available, they have caused a...
View ArticleTo The Mother I Met At The Beach, Thank You
Dear Mama of Littles at the Beach, I have been thinking about you since yesterday afternoon, when we chatted at the beach -- thinking about you and your precious Little Ones. I keep rewinding the video...
View ArticleLeslie Jones And The Crime Of Shattering Male Expectations
Leslie Jones resigned from Twitter this week, and it's not at all surprising. She's been subject to one of the most virulent attacks by social media trolls that the Twitterverse has ever witnessed. And...
View ArticleYour Business Should Be In The Gig Economy
In an increasingly global and competitive economic landscape, the success of your business ultimately depends on both the talent and engagement of your people. This should make the gig economy an...
View ArticleTrump Has Nothing To Offer Except Rage And False Promises
I listened attentively to Donald Trump in his nomination acceptance speech, an address which was described as a "dark and frightening" vision of a United States with him as president, according to a...
View Article10 Tips To Help You Become A TEDx Speaker
I have been asked many times as to how I got the opportunity to do two different TEDx talks. I'd like to share my 10 tips so that you can be a TEDx speaker too. 1. THINK AHEAD - Most TEDx events have...
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5 Tips For A Happier State Of Mind
I've made no secret of the fact that I am someone who has a history with depression and eating disorders; in fact I've written about this here and here. I'm also someone who has used my past battles as...
View ArticleI'm Not A "Stay At Home Mom," I'm A Family Manager
Last night, I paid a late night visit to a naturopath. As we reviewed my lifestyle, she casually raised an eyebrow, hunched her shoulders up ever so slightly and asked me about my personal stress...
View ArticleAntibiotics Are Probably Not An Option To Combat Obesity
No one can deny Canada has an obesity problem. Statistically, a quarter of adults and ten percent of children suffer from this ailment. Yet despite the rising concern, finding effective means to combat...
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The Overworked And Overtired Mom's Guide To Taking A Vacation
Tired, so darn tired. All the time. I feel like I spend most of my life in a state of exhaustion. Why not take a vacation you ask? Guilt. I am one of those people who always feels guilty about leaving...
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9 Ways To Get By When You Don't Speak A Word Of The Language
So, first, the bad news... I've been with an Italian for almost five years and I'm ashamed to admit my language skills are still tipping towards sub-par. His family, all based in the lovely Tuscan town...
View ArticleGet Mad About The Ontario Liberals' Controversial Doctor Deal
I believe in democracy: elected officials -- whether in government or representative organizations -- should and must be the voice of their people. I also believe that elected officials should respect...
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