B.C.-based tech company creating 200 jobs in Calgary
Finger Food Advanced Technology Group will open an advanced technology centre in the city
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For entrepreneurs, purpose statements are where it’s at
A clear, concise purpose can give you an edge over your competitors
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Selling or closing your business can save your life
Deciding to close up shop comes with a lot of stress, shame and disappointment. But you can disappear with some grace
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Implementing online safety training that works
Robert Day talks about the technology that Integrity Advocate has developed to verify that online students complete the training required of them
Making home buying and selling as painless as possible
Ryan Mracek of Keylo wants the online realtor referral service to be the place consumers go to get unbiased, data-based real estate advice
Investing in marketing and branding for startups
Lewk Schulze talks about building Axenic into a global marketing player and the company’s next steps – including expansion to Calgary
Helping cult-capable brands make their mark
Chris Kneeland of Cult Collective talks about working with clients to achieve heightened levels of brand relevance and customer adoration
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
Travelling with Greta Thunberg in mind
Living with your environmental choices and the ones others make for you while on the road
After a flicker of buyer’s remorse, these drivers embrace their EV
A buyer makes the leap into an all-electric vehicle world and discovers that the obstacles are relatively easy to overcome
Is there a conservative case against the carbon tax?
All four strands of conservatism in Canada – traditionalist, religious, free-market and populist – should logically support a tax
Geared up for another kayak adventure on the B.C. coast
The equipment has improved and been refined over the years, but the thrill of the backcountry remains the same
A fine deception at a fine Paris hotel
It doesn’t do to embarrass oneself in front of the waiter in the lobby bar of the Four Seasons George V hotel
In the heart of the world’s largest non-polar icefield
All was ice, white curving fingers spilling from mountain valleys. Dark lines of ground rock defined each icy highway
Of sour toes, midnight golf, and birds singing for sex and war
Historic, colourful, quaint and sleep-deprived Dawson City; and up the perilous, muddy Dempster Highway
10 helpful hints to writing a winning resume
A compelling resume should be a concise, well-written statement of your abilities and explain how your skills will benefit an organization
It pays to get a bachelor’s degree from a college
Differences in field of study choices accounted for 89% of the pay gap between two groups of graduates
Why we play the Blame Game
In the long run, accepting responsibility then following up with a solution is more productive than if you try to shift the blame
Hyundai Kona Electric puts old fears to rest
This all-electric car offers range, jump, comfort and practicality – but it’s not cheap
Moving? Here are some practical vehicle options
From pickup trucks to minivans, what vehicle to rent, beg, borrow or even buy when you’re moving – depending on the size of your home
Toyota RAV4 is still worth raving about
Toyota has mastered the art of building appealing, mainstream automobiles and the 2019 RAV4 carries on that tradition
Cash-strapped Canadians using homes as ATMs to pay off bills
Overall consumer credit balances continued to grow in the second quarter – up to $1.88 trillion
Why Canadians won’t, or can’t, invest in their own country
C’mon Canadians, break out of the grim consensus, do your homework and invest your TSFA in the Canadian economy. The banks won’t
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