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Governor-General Mary Simon urges Canadians to remain respectful and maintain behaviour boundaries

Governor-General Mary Simon urges Canadians to remain respectful and maintain behaviour boundaries

Simon's remarks come amid fears about the rise in abuse online, including misogynistic, antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks.
Considering layoffs to balance the books? Try these alternatives first

Considering layoffs to balance the books? Try these alternatives first

If you think you need to lay off your employees, think again – you may have better options
Ombudsman warns mass disturbances possible at prisons as assaults on prison staff and inmates surge

Ombudsman warns mass disturbances possible at prisons as assaults on prison staff and inmates surge

Physical assaults on staff are up 189% since 2014-15 and inmate-on-inmate attacks have surged 132%, data shows.
What happened to the entry-level car?

What happened to the entry-level car?

While automakers usually blame poor sales for the decision to stop selling a model, some carmakers have deliberately hastened the demise of their cheapest models by limiting the number they’re making, analysts say.
How to celebrate work anniversaries to improve engagement and belonging

How to celebrate work anniversaries to improve engagement and belonging

Work anniversaries have grand potential in terms of recognition, engagement and belonging - all issues companies struggle with today
B.C.’s strict new short-term rental rules pit housing supply against homeowners struggling to pay mortgages

B.C.’s strict new short-term rental rules pit housing supply against homeowners struggling to pay mortgages

A host of operators, realtors and representatives from vacation-rental platforms argue the benefits of restricting short-term rentals have been exaggerated and misrepresented.
Can your current mortgage lender affect whether you can make a switch? In my case, it did

Can your current mortgage lender affect whether you can make a switch? In my case, it did

I had no choice but to stick with my original provider because a big bank wouldn’t accept a transfer from an upstart lender.
Ditch the jerks; work with smart people and learn from them

Ditch the jerks; work with smart people and learn from them

Do good things with good people, bluntly tell others when they are jerks or unacceptably negative, and draw boundaries, says the co-founder of Politico and Axios
If you want to bike recklessly, don't do it with a toddler on the back. Drivers aren't always vigilant

If you want to bike recklessly, don't do it with a toddler on the back. Drivers aren't always vigilant

It is suicidal for any vehicle (bicycle, car, moped, unicycle) to shoot the gap between two other vehicles on a single lane
Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says

Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says

The organization is changing its stance on when individuals should begin mammography screening for the disease, citing 'evolving science.'