We Can Fight Fear With Simple Acts Of Kindness
Last week, a high school student got onto a crowded subway car at rush hour. While there seemed to be no place left for anyone to sit and those standing were crowded together, a space around her...
View ArticleWhy You Should Consider Planning Provisions For Your Pets
Estate plans that include trust funds for the benefit of a testator’s pet are most frequently seen amid the rich and famous. Some examples include Leona Helmsley leaving a $12 million trust fund to her...
View ArticleThe Only New Year's Resolution You Need Is To Love Yourself More
Each new year brings with it the promise of something better: more happiness, health, success, connection. You have high hopes for the coming year and you set your New Year's resolutions accordingly....
View ArticleHow To Talk About Sex With Your Partner
It is generally accepted that we have to talk about sexuality in some way to our children so that they can develop into sexually healthy individuals. But what about our partners? Whether it's a...
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Pack Like A Pro For The Holidays
Isn't packing for your trip the best part of vacation? Yeah, not for me either. With the holidays and winter vacation just around the corner we could all use a few tips to ease the packing process. I...
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Welcoming Syrian Refugees Will Be A Defining Moment For Canada
I delivered this speech at the opening of the Forum on Welcoming Syrian Refugees to Canada, an event that encouraged a coordinated effort from all sectors to respond to the Syrian crisis. December 1,...
View ArticleIs There Power For The End Of AIDS?
By Janet Madsen, Communications Coordinator, Positive Women's Network World AIDS day 2015: a time to think about what's been achieved and imagine how soon we might be able to triumphantly say "AIDS is...
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6 Myths About Modern-Day Child Slavery
The little girl walked into the huge factory for the first time, leaving her childhood outside forever. "'I was too small,' she remembers of that day. "And I cried.'" On International Day for the...
View ArticleUN Climate Talks Offer Hope For Humanity
With world leaders now meeting in Paris for the UN Climate Change Conference, we're seeing signs of hope for an agreement to limit the escalating effects of global warming. Canadians, especially, have...
View ArticleAre You Tending To The Four Areas Of Personal Growth?
This morning, I review my life's purpose and mission statement, as I do first thing most mornings, and I ask myself: have I grown enough as a human being? Reviewing and refining my mission statement,...
View ArticleGrowing Distrust Threatens Policing And Empowers Criminals
Police forces in Toronto and across North America are in the fight of their corporate lives, a fight from which many may not emerge whole, and some may not emerge at all. Most police chiefs don't seem...
View ArticleCan Social Media Be Considered A Safe Place To Talk About Rape?
James Deen is just the latest in an expanding circle of celebrities who have had rape accusations brought against them. This past weekend, Deen's ex-girlfriend and fellow adult actress, Stoya, stepped...
View ArticleProtecting The World's Forests Needs To Be A Top Priority at COP21
This week, many of the world's leaders are gathered in Paris as part of the COP21 climate negotiations to discuss the role of forests within the broader climate debate. This is a critical moment. COP21...
View ArticlePoverty Feels Like Living In A Cycle Of 'Not Enough'
This week the Ontario Association of Food Banks released the 2015 Hunger Report. 358,963 people visit a food bank every month in this province. Each individual has a story to share. This is Jacqueline...
View ArticleHow Justin Trudeau Can Improve Mental Health Services In Canada
When the Federal election campaign began, I did a blog post on "What will your candidate do to support mental health". None of the leaders discussed this topic although the electorate certainly...
View ArticleGlobal Leaders Are Fighting For New 1.5°C Warming Target
A coalition of vulnerable countries is pushing the global community to adopt a new 1.5 degree global warming target at the ongoing climate talks in Paris. The group of countries, known as the Climate...
View ArticleAs An Animal Lover, I Don't Accept The Vegan Argument Against Milk
As an animal lover, I have been a vegetarian for many years. The only animal products that I would eat were milk and honey. I followed a typical Indian diet that was high in fruits, dairy, rice and...
View ArticleFlorida's Bal Harbour Makes A Heavenly Winter Getaway
Miami's little sister boasts pristine beaches, world-class shopping and luxury resorts -- all within two walkable kilometres. Stay: Swipe your room key in the mirrored lobby of the St. Regis Bal...
View ArticleWho Wins Out In The Ideological War Over Venezuela?
Earlier this month, Francisco Flores and Efrain Campos Flores, nephews of Venezuela's first family, were arrested for trying to transport 800 kilos of cocaine through Haiti. Information leaks were...
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Let's Stop Pretending We're Perfect Parents
Life with a child is rarely picture-perfect. Yes, there are flashes of unfiltered happiness to be captured and held close to the heart, but more often than not, there's also a lot of mess and chaos and...
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