Alberta companies to spend $18.4 billion on digital transformation
CED research says spending will take place across all the core sectors, led by agribusiness
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Body language hacks to project leadership presence on video
Body language, posture, voice modulation and pitch, eye contact, hand gestures, dressing for success and much more
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Mid-career workers are higher education’s next challenge
The traditional student no longer exists. That means we need to find ways to encourage and fund lifelong learning
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Helping people find ways to be active
Hafiz Mitha of PlayCity is on a mission to connect people and increase society’s non-screen time – with the help of a new app
The best investment in business is professional development
Stan Peake of InSite Performance Coaching talks about how leaders can ensure success, but it takes work and key values
Staying abreast of customers’ digital imaging needs
George Brookman of West Canadian Digital Imaging talks about how to remain successful in a changing technological landscape
Changing corporate culture one thank you at a time
Tom Short of Kudos talks about why employee engagement is so crucial to business success and how his company helps
The black hole of increased funding for scientific research
Increasing investment in science is fine, but rarely does the investment seem to lead to an improvement in the lives of Canadians
A green city project in Russia comes alive
The project is supported by thorough research into what works best to create a green city, a large injection of funds and the participation of lots of volunteers
A finger on the pulse of Alberta’s legume crops
Dr. Rhonda Bell’s study provides good news for people who hope to avoid developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease
One big asteroid could ruin the mining industry
The space race is on and the payoff is an untold cache of precious metals, large enough to completely dwarf the world’s biggest mining companies
New technology will make carbon tax obsolete
The free-market system, human ingenuity and investors and entrepreneurs seeking profits brought these ideas forth
Bullfrog Power installing solar systems on Calgary schools
The projects will help green Alberta’s electricity grid by displacing approximately 850 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually
What’s next for climate and energy policy?
The mid-term U.S. elections bring mixed messages that require climate change and renewable energy reality checks
Carbon taxes defy science, cripple economies
Fossil fuels are what made our health and economic progress over the past 150 years possible – and continue to do so
How to stretch your travel food budget and save like a local
If you just try a few of our tips, you can eat well and stretch your travel budget.
Off-season in Tofino: Surreal scenery, adventures, culinary treats
No need to rush south of the border for sandy beaches, sipping cocktails and freshly caught seafood. We have it all right here in Canada on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in Tofino, B.C.
Cruising through Central America’s wild(er) side
One Ocean Expeditions expanding to South and Central America. And we are along for the voyage.
You’re fired! So what comes next?
Whether laid off, terminated or fired, it all means the same thing. You’ve been de-jobbed, out of work, no more paycheque
How to nail the ‘Tell me about yourself’ job interview question
Answer in professional terms primarily; prepare, rehearse and then relax. Just let your personality and qualifications shine through
How managing your impulses will make you more successful
Self-regulation puts us firmly in the driver’s seat of our own life. But it isn’t easy
Mazda CX-3 is a sport cute built for urban driving
It’s a little twitchy at highway speed but around town it’s nimble, easy to manoeuvre and simple to park
The 2019 Lincoln Continental offers upscale driving at its best
This spectacular-looking automobile drives like a sports coupe and even plows through snow with ease
The 2010 Toyota Sienna goes about its business efficiently
From the comfort of the ride to the quality of the mechanics to the utility of its design, this used minivan offers value
Only constant vigilance will stem a rising tide of scammers
If it sounds too good or too awful to be true, hang up or delete. In the very remote case that it’s legitimate, someone will get back to you
Canadian fraud risks increasing in a complex digital landscape
If you think there’s something wrong, there probably is, says Interac
Saving for retirement remains a challenge for many Albertans
ATB says lingering economic uncertainty likely exacerbates the financial pinch felt by Albertans to reach their retirement goals