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Embracing the country life
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Natural resources GDP on the decline in Canada
Oil sands extraction declined largely because of shutdowns and maintenance of some production facilities. Crude oil extraction also falls
Low commodity prices weight on Prairie entrepreneurs
Limited cash flow also a concern for business owners when it comes to investing in their companies these days, according to BDC survey
Alberta government debt growth highest in the country
Alberta’s provincial per-person debt grew by 184 per cent, also the largest increase among the provinces by a wide margin
Forget the double-digit cold: bike dreaming season is upon us
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Speak the truth and the truth shall set you free
Mental health professionals offer a public service to help us recognize the danger signs…
Five ways to spot a psychopathic boss
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The ecological upside to job automation
How future changes in the structure of business and the nature of work could…
Blue collar work dominates top 10 in demand jobs list
Four of the 10 roles on the list are considered to be blue-collar: truck driver,…
Men are bigger liars than women
Men lie about their accomplishments, salaries, and status. Women, by contrast, lie to minimize their…
Five ways you can practice kindness at work
By being kind, we give those around us hope and inspiration
Looking for a 2015 used car? Here are some good bets
BMW 3 Series, Kia Optima Hybrid, Scion xB, Toyota Prius V all offer good…
Mazda gets the most out of CX-5 Diesel
This lovely automobile has a nice sense of balance, plenty of get-up-and-go, is comfortable…
Mazda gets the most out of CX-5 Diesel
This lovely automobile has a nice sense of balance, plenty of get-up-and-go, is comfortable and…
A cheap, Smart runabout with few equals
With Mercedes discontinuing the Smart after the 2020 model year, this thrifty, surprisingly durable city…
Mercedes A 220 just too fussy
It provides decent performance and is not a bad looker, but the controls and ergonomics…
Here’s why you should get your flu shot every year
Influenza is one of Canada’s top 10 infectious diseases and has a catastrophic impact…
Canada needs a comprehensive child and youth mental health strategy
Mental illnesses can often be prevented from developing, or becoming more severe and difficult…
Speak the truth and the truth shall set you free
Mental health professionals offer a public service to help us recognize the danger signs and…
Here’s why you should get your flu shot every year
Influenza is one of Canada’s top 10 infectious diseases and has a catastrophic impact on…
Canada needs a comprehensive child and youth mental health strategy
Mental illnesses can often be prevented from developing, or becoming more severe and difficult to…
Hidden or visible, you’re paying investment fees
Be smart, shop around and make sure you’re aware of the total fees you…
The retirement dilemma: city mouse or country mouse?
Part 1: Defining the attributes of your successful retirement community
Embracing the country life
Part 2 of the retirement dilemma: city mouse or country mouse? It's time to put…
If I ever get hit by a bus, did I ask for it?
Your brain has a funny way of making dreams come true. Be careful what you…
Hidden or visible, you’re paying investment fees
Be smart, shop around and make sure you’re aware of the total fees you pay…
Surefire ways to find out if you’re a naturalist
Troy Media is pleased to introduce a biweekly column by naturalist and author Geoff…
How to protect yourself when a travel company cancels your trip
Travel insider: Standard or economy airfares: Do you know the difference? And how the…
Christmas in Germany
German Christmas markets, a kaleidoscope of colors and lights, are street markets that are usually…
Death Valley, California. Hotter than Hades
Death Valley National Park is all about extremes, in more ways than one
Venice flooding a sign of deepening climate crisis
Think of Venice as a metaphor for humanity’s tepid response to the swelling climate crisis