How To Host A Gold Medal Olympics Party
By Laura Weber, Content Specialist at Giftagram ℅ Giftagram The schedule is up and the games are about to begin. The question is: "Where will you be watching the 2016 Rio Olympics from August 5th until...
View ArticleJanet Zuccarini Dishes On What It Takes To Achieve Restaurant Success
Janet Zuccarini is a force to be reckoned with. This savvy entrepreneur has amassed a culinary empire known as Gusto54; the restaurant group includes a portfolio of eateries: Gusto 101, Trattoria...
View Article5 Friendships That Remind Us What Giving Truly Means
For millions of children around the world, life can be a daily struggle. From managing a disability, to overcoming cyberbullying, to escaping conflict, children face challenges many adults couldn't...
View ArticleHow To Plan For Your Vacation
A vacation is a well-deserved break. But sometimes, life gets in the way and then you realize the funds just aren't there when you want to get away to your coveted spot. But if you start planning in...
View ArticleA Dying Breed: Ontario's Forgotten Abandoned Houses
In the year 2001 the population in the small town of Milton, Ontario was just over 31,000 people -- making this an ideal small town in the province to raise a family. Now, in 2016 the estimated...
View ArticleDog-Friendly Yoga Helps Owners And Pets Hit Paws On Stress
How you and your dog can share some clarity of mind! By: Erik Ryken We've seen plenty of videos of pets interrupting their focused human companions while engaged in yoga poses at home. What makes these...
View ArticleMentorship Helps Close The Management Gender Gap
Many successful executives will credit a mentor; an adviser, a teacher, someone who kept them engaged while they advanced their careers. Maybe even someone who opened doors as they learned the ropes....
View ArticleInside Every Person Is A Scorecard, And Other Life Truths
I used to believe with certainty in so many things about life but I don't anymore. Growing up and growing older is not for the faint of heart. "I've look at life from both sides now From win and lose...
View ArticleSticky Situation: Your Summer Guide To Cool And Confident Office Style
Everywhere in Canada, it's still hot, hot, hot! Everyone -- employees of all levels, some colleagues and some clients, who work for a public or a private organization -- may need a reminder from a...
View ArticleHow To Keep Your Cool With Eco-Offenders
Your next door neighbour is watering the sidewalk. Again. As the precious resource evaporates under the summer sun, the steam rising from the pavement matches the steam coming out your ears. For many...
View ArticleEconomic Benefits Of Hosting The Olympics Are Largely Overblown
The Olympic Games in Rio are about to open, and there is great cause for celebration. The Olympics were founded to foster harmony between nations and celebrate the achievements of individuals who...
View ArticleFintech Isn't Disrupting Big Banks As Much As You'd Think
The word "disruption" has come to define the relationship between start-ups and large companies, most notably in fintech. But "disruption," in the true sense of the word, is looking less and less...
View ArticleWait, There Are Purely Practical Reasons To Sculpt A Sexy Six-Pack?
Without a doubt, well-defined abdominal muscles are the Holy Grail of a lean, athletic, sculpted body. In an age in which so many of us are out of shape and over-tired, abs have become the ultimate...
View ArticleAre Your Alternative Cures Helpful Or Hooey?
A family member recently told me how she cured her agonizing nocturnal leg cramps. "I was skeptical just like you," she began, "But by putting a bar of soap down by my feet at night the cramps...
View ArticleThe Liberals Are Mistaken About Electoral Reform In Canada
This will be my first of three blogs outlining the troubling exercise being conducted by the Trudeau government under the guise of "electoral reform." After watching this issue unfold in Ottawa, I...
View ArticleOntario Physicians Vote Clouded By Myths, Mistrust And Anger
Most observers were surprised to hear that the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) had reached an agreement in early July. The Tentative Physician Services Agreement...
View ArticleWe Need To Encourage Girls And Women To Succeed In STEM
Computers and their connectivity are amazing, aren't they? We really need to thank the men who made these things possible... Or should I say, women? As a robotics student, I grew up hearing a good...
View ArticleChinese Media Warns Canada's Housing Crash Will Put U.S. To Shame
By Tiffany Greene, with contributions from Evan Shao and Stephen Punwasi Shots fired! While our media has been pointing out how Chinese buyers are driving up real estate prices, the Chinese media has...
View ArticleHeaven Help A U.S. More Concerned By Orlando Bloom's Junk Than Trump
The other day, someone forwarded me a horrifying Huffington Post story by lawyer and commentator Lisa Bloom. The story was about why we shouldn't ignore the child-rape charges recently filed against...
View ArticleWho Will Protect Us From Our Protectors?
The past month has justice for Black communities into the spotlight. First there was Black Lives Matter's high-profile protest against police presence at the Toronto Pride Parade, and the ensuing...
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