Those in Canada’s North are seeing the devastating effects of climate change to the point where half of winter roads will be unviable in 30 years. The consequences of climate change that bedevil Canada’s North are, like the people…
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Two big pension funds have released their annual reports and their signalled intention to focus on climate change mitigation when investing in the coming years. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP…
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Kyle Scott, centre, presents the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal and a NATO Bar to veteran Wayne Inkpen. On the right, is Kyle’s father, Brian, who is a navy veteran and branch president of the Whitecourt, Alta., branch of the Royal…
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Maryse Carmichael retired from the Royal Canadian Air Force in 2013 and now works for CAE, a company that delivers advanced training, simulation and modelling technologies, virtual reality and analytics to civil and military customers worldwide. Midway through the…
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Last December, Defence Minister Anita Anand issued a virtual formal apology on behalf of the federal government to all current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces affected by sexual assault, harassment or discrimination in the workplace. On…
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Rebecca Drain says volunteering can offer a sense of purpose and a vital connection to the community when one’s career ends. Photo: Colin Corneau It’s good for my soul,” Rebecca Drain says about her volunteer work at Winnipeg’s Health…
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Laurie White was a junior RCMP officer when an alleged pedophile shot her lower leg off. She survived and has thrived since then. Photo : Jesse Pound (photographer) and Jenn Pound and Rachel Powell (styling) Sometimes a miracle brings family…
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What is ESG and what does it mean for pension plans? The pension and investment world has been abuzz with discussions about ESG. Headlines about a multi-trillion U.S.-dollar global market have left many to wonder: “What is ESG investing?”…
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From heat exhaustion to backyard pool hazards, aging requires extra precautions outdoors. Summertime may mean the living is easy, but, for older adults, it’s also potentially risky. From heat exhaustion to backyard pool hazards, aging requires extra precautions outdoors….
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After a decades-long crusade to have the grandparent-grandchild relationship acknowledged in the courts, advocates have some hope they’re gaining ground. Grandparents’ rights: It may sound like a made-up term, but, in fact, the grandparent-grandchild relationship is increasingly becoming recognized…
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The NDP has revived it as a priority, but only cautious optimism is warranted. Decades of reports have demonstrated the benefits of national pharmacare — billions in savings, better access to medication, fewer hospitalizations and better health outcomes. The…
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James D. Nicholson packed three careers into one. His knack for new challenges and ideas shows in his volunteering style, too. Keeping up with the stages of James D. Nicholson’s career takes some focus. Over 42 years, he has…
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