Stop fretting about social media giants and build a competitor
If enough people band together, they can finance a new platform. This is a free and open market
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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
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Canadian household credit growth slows for second straight month
But Scotiabank report says total borrowing by individuals rose by 3.7% month over month
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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
Canadians neglect travel insurance: survey
Anne Marie Thomas of InsuranceHotline.com talks about the unnecessary risks Canadians take when they travel abroad and what they can do to minimize those risks
Putting smartphones back into working order for Canadians
Tim McGuire of Mobile Klinik is building a national service network to meet the needs of all smartphone users
Breaking the tech glass ceiling in the workplace
Massimo Canonico talks about the findings of a Docebo report that shows key disparities in skills training
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
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
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
Alabama museum pays tribute to the father of the blues
Visit the Alabama birthplace of blues legend W.C. Handy
Riding B.C.’s hidden motorcycle paradise
The Canadian experience doesn’t get any better than this
Everything you’ve ever heard about Paris is true
But like a flirtatious mistress, she will drive you to distraction while capturing your soul
Overcoming the fear of public speaking
Working on these principles will not only likely advance your career, but you’ll also be respected and admired by your audience
The most important body language signal for success
When we improve our posture we display more energy, resilience, and confidence. In essence, we look and feel successful!
No one wants to admit to failing, but sometimes we do
There’s a huge difference between “I failed” and “I am a failure”
Can millennials be convinced to fall in love with cars?
Many, when they do buy, view automobiles as a necessity rather than a lifestyle. And many others are content to live without wheels
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV brings power to the people
There’s much to admire in this compact, affordable 2019 plug-in model
Strip away the mod cons and GM’s Terrain could be the perfect vehicle
The Terrain is chock-a-block with safety and modern convenience features that push the price tag to just under 50 grand
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