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January 13, 2026

The Makwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, located on the Algoma University campus in northern Ontario, will use storytelling to honour the site’s history and survivors. Previously, the property was home to Shingwauk Hall, a residential school that operated between 1875 and 1970.

The Makwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, located on the Algoma University campus in northern Ontario, will use storytelling to honour the site’s history and survivors. Previously, the property was home to Shingwauk Hall, a residential school that operated between 1875 and 1970.

Indigenous centre uses storytelling to honour history

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January 13, 2026

Susan Mariani Mitchell and her grandson Braeden during their trip to South Africa. The duo went on a safari adventure with other grandparents and grandkids.

Susan Mariani Mitchell and her grandson Braeden during their trip to South Africa. The duo went on a safari adventure with other grandparents and grandkids.

Grandparents travelling with grandkids can create special memories for life

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January 9, 2026

While many seniors live alone, these four chose a shared home that combines companionship and independence. From left to right: Mary Alice Henry, Dona Bowers, Kathy Crowe and Norah McMahon.

While many seniors live alone, these four chose a shared home that combines companionship and independence. From left to right: Mary Alice Henry, Dona Bowers, Kathy Crowe and Norah McMahon.

Four friends, one home: A new way to age together

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January 6, 2026

As Toronto sees a rise in data centre development, Beeches Development plans to build a seven-storey data centre that will be located in the city’s Leaside neighbourhood at 154 Wicksteed Ave.

As Toronto sees a rise in data centre development, Beeches Development plans to build a seven-storey data centre that will be located in the city’s Leaside neighbourhood at 154 Wicksteed Ave.

As market shifts, developer plans new data centre

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January 6, 2026

There’s no clear answer if an organization should promote from within or hire an external candidate, HR experts say, as it depends on what the company needs at the moment and how much time they have to fill the role.

There’s no clear answer if an organization should promote from within or hire an external candidate, HR experts say, as it depends on what the company needs at the moment and how much time they have to fill the role.

Hire the employee you know or hire an outsider?

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December 19, 2025

Marian Hanna continued to learn how she cold make a difference.

Marian Hanna continued to learn how she cold make a difference.

Today’s retirees are proving that purpose has no expiry date

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December 18, 2025

At Hamilton’s Achimostawinan Games, founder Meagan Byrne specifically targets Indigenous women, a traditionally under-served audience.

At Hamilton’s Achimostawinan Games, founder Meagan Byrne specifically targets Indigenous women, a traditionally under-served audience.

Indigenous video games are gaining traction, and this independent studio is at the forefront

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December 16, 2025

The reception area of a Spaces co-working office in Victoria. The flexible workspace market is estimated to grow by 600 per cent by 2030, with 30 per cent of office space evolving into hybrid workspace.

The reception area of a Spaces co-working office in Victoria. The flexible workspace market is estimated to grow by 600 per cent by 2030, with 30 per cent of office space evolving into hybrid workspace.

Flexible workspaces expand to small towns and suburbs

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December 15, 2025

Canadian designer Hilary MacMillan puts her own twist on this season’s animal print trend with a pattern composed of animal instead of their stripes or spots.

Canadian designer Hilary MacMillan puts her own twist on this season’s animal print trend with a pattern composed of animal instead of their stripes or spots.

After years of minimalism, fashion is turning to its wilder side

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December 11, 2025

Fashion designer Lesley Hampton stresses the importance of staying committed to personal and cultural values, even amid economic uncertainty.

Fashion designer Lesley Hampton stresses the importance of staying committed to personal and cultural values, even amid economic uncertainty.

What’s next for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada?

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December 10, 2025

Sea to Sky Gondola between Vancouver and Whistler, is increasingly becoming a community hub for locals and tourists.

Sea to Sky Gondola between Vancouver and Whistler, is increasingly becoming a community hub for locals and tourists.

How this popular B.C. tourist spot is attracting more locals amid a drop in U.S. visitors

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December 9, 2025

According to a 2024 report from Statistics Canada, one in five seniors aged 65 to 74 work either full-time or part-time.

According to a 2024 report from Statistics Canada, one in five seniors aged 65 to 74 work either full-time or part-time.

Part-time work in retirement has social, financial benefits, but beware of clawbacks

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December 9, 2025

Left to right: Bryana Ganong, her father David and brother Nicholas are the fourth and fifth generations to run the family business, Canada’s oldest candymaker, based in St. Stephen, N.B.

Left to right: Bryana Ganong, her father David and brother Nicholas are the fourth and fifth generations to run the family business, Canada’s oldest candymaker, based in St. Stephen, N.B.

How a short stint of outside stewardship bolstered family succession at Ganong

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December 9, 2025

From icy dips to fixed-wave surfing, Canadians are discovering new forms of adventure in the heart of their cities.

From icy dips to fixed-wave surfing, Canadians are discovering new forms of adventure in the heart of their cities.

The changing landscape of urban adventure sports

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December 9, 2025

One smart-building, living-lab location is a four-building, 890,000-square-foot office complex — dubbed Place Innovation — in Montreal. The Smart Building Living Labs Initiative is supported by Morguard, CENGN and Nokia.

One smart-building, living-lab location is a four-building, 890,000-square-foot office complex — dubbed Place Innovation — in Montreal. The Smart Building Living Labs Initiative is supported by Morguard, CENGN and Nokia.

Living labs test smart-building tech

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December 9, 2025

If companies have the time, training an internal candidate is worthwhile. But if the organization needs someone with technical skills to hit the ground running now, hiring externally could be the right choice, experts say.

If companies have the time, training an internal candidate is worthwhile. But if the organization needs someone with technical skills to hit the ground running now, hiring externally could be the right choice, experts say.

Train an employee or hire someone new? It depends on what you need and how much time you have

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December 8, 2025

Textures of all kinds played a prominent role in Erdem’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection.

Textures of all kinds played a prominent role in Erdem’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection.

From sequins to shearling, texture is taking over festive wardrobes

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December 4, 2025

Sophie Pierre, former chief of ʔaq̓am, one of the bands in the Ktunaxa Nation, oversaw the transformation of St. Eugene Resort from a residential school to a thriving hotel.

Sophie Pierre, former chief of ʔaq̓am, one of the bands in the Ktunaxa Nation, oversaw the transformation of St. Eugene Resort from a residential school to a thriving hotel.

In Cranbrook, B.C., the Ktunaxa Nation is transforming past pain into a prosperous future

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December 4, 2025

Retirement-planning tools are making it easier to outline goals and track financial preparedness for life after work.

Retirement-planning tools are making it easier to outline goals and track financial preparedness for life after work.

Reports show more than half of working Canadians don’t have a retirement plan. Online tools can help

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December 4, 2025

Planners and researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to better understand how people move, live and work – while keeping human judgment at the heart of city building.

Planners and researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to better understand how people move, live and work – while keeping human judgment at the heart of city building.

How artificial intelligence is helping urban planners design smarter, more livable cities

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December 3, 2025

Jennifer Glasgow says Toast and Yarn knit sweaters, pictured here with a top from Mercy House and Rujuta Sheth skirt, have become go-to pieces at her Montreal boutique.

Jennifer Glasgow says Toast and Yarn knit sweaters, pictured here with a top from Mercy House and Rujuta Sheth skirt, have become go-to pieces at her Montreal boutique.

Soft power: Knitwear is this season’s sophisticated statement

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December 2, 2025

A recent survey found that money is a top stressor for many Canadians, outweighing work, health and relationship stress.

A recent survey found that money is a top stressor for many Canadians, outweighing work, health and relationship stress.

Money stress is rising. Here’s how you can gain control

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December 2, 2025

A DIY investor's asset mix can drift away from their target, especially when a particular stock or sector either over- or underperforms.

A DIY investor's asset mix can drift away from their target, especially when a particular stock or sector either over- or underperforms.

How to avoid this common DIY investing mistake

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December 2, 2025

Claridge Homes founder Bill Malhotra, centre, with sons Neil, left, and Shawn in the penthouse of one its buildings, Icon condo in Ottawa.

Claridge Homes founder Bill Malhotra, centre, with sons Neil, left, and Shawn in the penthouse of one its buildings, Icon condo in Ottawa.

Early exposure to family home-building firm set stage for next generation

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December 2, 2025

Rugs by Roo founder Sandy Wong surrounded by boxes in her Vancouver home. Ms. Wong has had to make several adjustments to her online home décor business amid recent trade uncertainty.

Rugs by Roo founder Sandy Wong surrounded by boxes in her Vancouver home. Ms. Wong has had to make several adjustments to her online home décor business amid recent trade uncertainty.

How this Vancouver-based online retailer is adjusting to the new tariff realities that are hitting small businesses hard

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December 2, 2025

Many Canadians are embracing a quieter form of adventure, seeking connection and reflection in nature rather than high-adrenaline pursuits.

Many Canadians are embracing a quieter form of adventure, seeking connection and reflection in nature rather than high-adrenaline pursuits.

For many Canadians, adventure now means slowing down

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December 2, 2025

As Canada’s office real estate market shows signs of recovery, major tenants such as Canadian Tire Corp. are retrofitting existing space. As part of a $200-million project, the retailer and Oxford Properties will modernize the existing Canada Square towers at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue in Toronto.

As Canada’s office real estate market shows signs of recovery, major tenants such as Canadian Tire Corp. are retrofitting existing space. As part of a $200-million project, the retailer and Oxford Properties will modernize the existing Canada Square towers at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue in Toronto.

‘Flight to quality’ improves outlook for office market

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December 1, 2025

Ontario-based Follow Me North hosts wildlife photography workshops in Algonquin Park that focuses on ethical interactions with animals. "We’ve walked away from great photo moments that just didn’t sit right with us,” says co-owner Jesse Villemaire.

Ontario-based Follow Me North hosts wildlife photography workshops in Algonquin Park that focuses on ethical interactions with animals. "We’ve walked away from great photo moments that just didn’t sit right with us,” says co-owner Jesse Villemaire.

Inside the new movement toward respectful wildlife encounters

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November 27, 2025

Iroqit founder Melanie Squires is prioritizing a hands-on, community-focused approach to business.

Iroqit founder Melanie Squires is prioritizing a hands-on, community-focused approach to business.

For sporting goods company Iroqit, scaling is not the only metric of success

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November 27, 2025

David Usher, musician and founder of Reimagine AI, has spent years exploring how artificial intelligence can support, not replace, creativity in the arts.

David Usher, musician and founder of Reimagine AI, has spent years exploring how artificial intelligence can support, not replace, creativity in the arts.

How AI is rewiring the creative process for musicians

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