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What We Can Learn From Philanthropist Salah Bachir

Beverley Golden | Posted 05.22.2013 | Canada Impact
Beverley Golden

Salah Bachir is a shining example of what one person can do. He started humbly, with a commitment to social justice causes. Although it might appear that money is at the root of successful giving, I'd suggest that each of us has many ways we can give.

Shocking Number Of Canadians Can't Accumulate Wealth

CP | LuAnn LaSalle, The Canadian Press | Posted 05.22.2013 | Canada Business

MONTREAL - Almost a third of Canadian households report never or almost never having any money left to save after paying their bills, according to a n...

Net-Zero Homes Are Getting Simpler and Cheaper

David Dodge | Posted 05.21.2013 | Canada Business
David Dodge

When it comes to net-zero homes it too is an idea that seems more science fiction than anything, especially in the cold climes of Edmonton, Alberta. A home that produces as much energy as it consumes -- well that's just crazy.

Canada's Copyright Board Is Badly Broken

Michael Geist | Posted 05.21.2013 | Canada Business
Michael Geist

The litany of complaints about the Copyright Board of Canada has mounted in recent years: The public rarely participates in its activities due to high costs, it moves painfully slowly, and its rules encourage copyright collectives and users to establish extreme positions that make market-driven settlements more difficult.

How Many Degrees of Separation Are Between You and Your Money?

Tim Paziuk | Posted 05.16.2013 | Canada Business
Tim Paziuk

Have you ever considered how many degrees of separation exist between you and your money? What I do know is that the more degrees of separation that exists between you and your money, the more it's going to cost you and the less you're going to get.

Why The Hell Are Quebec Comedians Wearing Blackface?

Nydia Dauphin | Posted 05.16.2013 | Canada
Nydia Dauphin

Quebec comedians have a strange affliction. It sporadically resurfaces time and again and it's proven almost impossible to cure. The affliction in question is the Quebec comedy scene's' sick, inexplicable obsession with blackface. Last Sunday it exposed itself yet again.

Harper's Oilsands Roadshow Gets A 'Reality Check'

CP | Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press | Posted 05.16.2013 | Canada Business

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Global warming will only be brought under control by deep international collaboration and intense investment in technology — not ye...

Smooth Sailing Ahead For Cruise Ships?

CP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.15.2013 | Canada Travel

NEW YORK -- The 2013 cruise season began with a nightmare: A Carnival ship adrift with no power. But in the last month or so, several cruise companie...

Have You Joined the Online Cocktail Party?

Marsha Friedman | Posted 05.15.2013 | Canada Business
Marsha Friedman

Social media networking consists of building relationships over months and even years by sharing information -- both professional and personal -- through posts, comments and responding to questions in various online communities. What's the return on investment? It's huge.

St. Clair Avenue Right-of-Way? "It's Great"!

David R. Miller | Posted 05.14.2013 | Canada Politics
David R. Miller

While having a coffee with a friend at one of the terrific new cafes on St. Clair Avenue West, I decided to do an informal and unscientific survey of people's opinions about the St. Clair Avenue right-of-way. "It's great!" was the common refrain. When I probed a little deeper, people spoke about the wonderful rejuvenation that has occurred on St. Clair.

Lawrence Grassi Blazes a Low-Key but Effective Energy Conservation Trail

David Dodge | Posted 05.13.2013 | Canada Alberta
David Dodge

Lawrence Grassi was a trailblazer. An immigrant from Italy he was a respected mountaineer and guide who built and maintained many of the original trails throughout the mountains around Canmore, Alberta. Short of stature and eschewing alpine guide stereotypes for suspenders and hobnail boots Grassi was one of the key personalities in Canmore's early history. And the school that bears his name, Lawrence Grassi middle school, has blazed a trail much in its namesake's fashion. Nothing too fancy, but a lot of hard work and common sense can go a long way.

What's Your Purpose in Life?

Anne Day | Posted 05.13.2013 | Canada Living
Anne Day

Take a blank piece of paper, head it My Purpose in Life, and then start writing. It doesn't have to be sentences, just words that resonate with you. When you have exhausted all your possible thoughts look at what you have written. Condense the core themes into one sentence. And you've done it.

This Party Scores Dead Last in Diversity

Rachel Décoste | Posted 05.10.2013 | Canada Politics
Rachel Décoste

Statistics Canada has finally released its 2011 pseudo-long form census data. Of the 29 visible minority MPs, half of them are in the NDP. The Conservative Party is a close second, which is a testament to the inroads the party has made to court the so-called "ethnic vote." The Liberal Party, self-styled "inventors" of multiculturalism, is dead last in diversity as the caucus stands today. As the third-place Liberals renew and rebuild, they might be wise to emulate the nation's demographic self-portait.

Marriage 101: Eight Classes I Wish Existed

Debra Macleod | Posted 05.10.2013 | Canada Living
Debra Macleod

Divorce rates are nasty and too many women find themselves in unhappy, unhealthy marriages. I've compiled a list of eight subjects that, if I found myself Dean of Spouse School, I would recommend as prerequisites to marriage.

How to Get What You Want for Mother's Day

Minnow Hamilton | Posted 05.08.2013 | Canada Living
Minnow Hamilton

Some view Mother's Day as an entire day dedicated to mom, a day for her to do whatever she wants. Others view it as a day of gifting, a day when mom is showered with elaborate presents. We see it as both. All of this is within your reach if you read our guide on how to get what you want for Mother's Day.

Unplug and Listen to the Sounds of Your City

Jon Packer | Posted 05.08.2013 | Canada Living
Jon Packer

Different cities have remarkable different sounds that can help tell the story of their place. So let's all take a deep breath and be reminded that the sounds around us are as much a part of our cityscape as the green space and architectural wonders.

Ontario Should Commit Sociology to Combat Harper's Crime Agenda

Dyanoosh Youssefi | Posted 05.08.2013 | Canada Politics
Dyanoosh Youssefi

The Ontario government should not be afraid to resist Harper's misguided crime agenda. Instead of selling out another generation for political expediency, Ontario should commit the crime that Harper fears the most: sociology.

The Sweeter Side of Going Gluten Free

Amanda Garbutt | Posted 05.08.2013 | Canada Living
Amanda Garbutt

If you're like us, you most look forward to the sweets at the end of a meal. Dessert makes everything better, even if it's just a small treat to pick ...

LOOK: Racy Sex Ed Posters Get Teacher Suspended

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 05.07.2013 | Canada Living

A teacher who displayed a sexually explicit brochure in his Grade 7 and 8 classrooms has been suspended and ordered to work from home by the Toronto D...

Waste-to-Energy: How Nanaimo, Vancouver Is Revolutionizing Garbage Management

David Dodge | Posted 05.06.2013 | Canada Impact
David Dodge

Ecologist Peter Marshall put it best: "Waste itself is a human concept; everything in nature is eventually used." Head to a forest and see if you can spot any waste. Fungi are breaking down the dead trees, the leaf litter on the forest floor retains moisture and protects the soil from the sun. As a species, we're cottoning on the fact that what we consider waste is often a valuable resource.

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Long-Form Census Replacement Can't Be Trusted: Experts

HuffingtonPost.com | Sunny Freeman | Posted 05.08.2013 | Canada Business

An innovative health clinic for new immigrants sees few patients trickle through its doors. Community health advisers scratch their heads. A state-of-...

Social Media for Retailers: Thumbs Up for Facebook

Drew Green | Posted 05.05.2013 | Canada Business
Drew Green

Interact, engage, and network. If you can't meet your customers face-to-face, meet them Facebook-to-Facebook. Start conversations, reply to comments, and keep your users engaged with organic content that best represents your brand.

David Suzuki Empowers 8,000 Youth to Wake Up Canada!

Amy MacPherson | Posted 05.06.2013 | Canada Impact
Amy MacPherson

On April 25, 2013, renowned scientist Dr. David Suzuki attended the WFCU Centre to empower the crowd with his Wake Up Canada call. It's a campaign organized by the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition to support a day of action, encouraging kids to advocate for their environmental future through the very media that overlooked them this time around.

'The Inferno Las Vegas:' An Excerpt of Erotic Fiction

M.S. Shadlock | Posted 05.03.2013 | Canada Living
M.S. Shadlock

The Inferno: Las Vegas dips into a decadent world of intense but not immature sex scenes, identifiable characters and an edgy plot that will appeal to both women and men. I hope you enjoy this excerpt.

41 Things SavvyMoms Don't Leave Home Without

Minnow Hamilton | Posted 05.02.2013 | Canada Living
Minnow Hamilton

If you're interested in learning more about the women who bring you SavvyMom.ca, read on to see what they carry in their purses all day long. Here's our editors' list of 41 Things SavvyMoms Don't Leave Home Without --from the insiders at SavvyMom.