Alberta realtors get safety app for protection
The app will allow realtors to alert their personal support network or summon emergency responders to their GPS location
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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
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Playing to win in the business world
Make certain the odds are in your favour – think about what your business is or can be better at than your competition
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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
How the insurance industry can embrace the digital age
Tom Super of J.D. Power talks about the company’s surprising findings about the insurance industry
Disrupting bricks-and-mortar fitness studios
Colin Szopa of Plankk talks about becoming the largest fitness influencer company in the world, one app at a time
Helping the world run better
Dominika Warchol Hann of SAP Canada on the value of diversity, innovation and creating workforce recognition
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
Hut-to-hut hike rewards adventurers with epic views
Comfy beds and incredible food await after a long, fulfilling day
Taking the anxiety out of long crossings in a kayak
Go early, be prepared for any eventuality, plan well, concentrate on strong paddle strokes and keep your destination dead off your bow
How did Whistler B.C. get its name?
It’s all because of the cute little marmort . . .
10 body language tips to power up your career
In business interactions, first impressions are crucial
4 steps to getting your boss to listen to your great ideas
If you present them in the right way, you’ll have a better chance of actually seeing them come to life
Job losses due to technological change overblown: report
‘The growth of technology combined with a shrinking labour force may actually produce a shortage of qualified workers in Canada’
Mazda MX-5 has the heart of an MGB – and much more
The MX-5 has better handling and braking, a much more appropriate engine, better rust resistance and a manageable soft-top
Latest upgrades take Honda in the wrong direction
Honda appears to be disregarding the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it rule’ and, among other things, hasn’t perfected the CVT yet
The 2019 Ford Expedition is big on features – and just plain big
Comfortable, stable, accommodating and roomy, it’s the state of the art for full-size SUVs
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