Canada has made regular headlines in recent years thanks to its progressive agenda and policymaking. In 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed the country’s first-ever gender-equal cabinet, a move that received widespread media coverage. In June 2017, the Canadian federal government released a policy that is described as the country’s first “feminist international-assistance policy”. It…
These seven easy SEO tips can have a great impact on your website
If you are running a small business, SEO can seem complex. Primarily driven by Google, SEO best practices are always changing, which can make tackling them on your own seem even more difficult. Here are seven easy SEO tips that can have a great impact on your website and which any small business owner can…
By keeping tabs on the formats listed above, you should be able to track any new developments that may affect them
Every year new video formats are introduced, and some older formats grow to be practically obsolete. It helps to keep tabs of such changes by watching some of the top video formats. As things stand 2019 looks to be shaping up to be a fairly exciting year for video formats, and there are several top…
Ideal Life Experience Ltd. recognized as Best Boutique Financial Advisory for 2018
News release Wealth and Finance International recognized a Calgary firm, Ideal Life Experience Ltd. as Best Boutique Financial Advisory for 2018. Earlier this year, Ideal Life Experience Ltd. was nominated by KPMG for People’s Choice Award & ATB Small Business of the Year Award! “I’m very humbled by the attention,” said Dean Kendall, CEO, “I…
With HealthQ, users can track their upcoming appointments, personal medication renewals and reminders, screening tests and recommendations
News release HealthQ is a bilingual medical reminder app for your smartphone that enables you to organize your and your family’s health care needs. HealthQ is available free for download on Apple and Google Play app stores. “When was my last check-up?” “When is my child due for his/her next immunization?” “Do I have any refills left…
Four Albertans rebounding from debt: ‘I was losing sleep and avoiding phone calls from unknown numbers’
Special Report Part 2 in our five-part series Back in Balance Name: Amy Mahon Occupation: Mother of four children, full-time administrative assistant for Alberta Health Services Age: 41 Amy Mahon remembers her breaking point. It was the day she opened a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency and read that she owed $5,000 in back taxes.…
With views so antithetical to university’s value system, Suzuki is incapable of honouring the spirit of the school
As a graduate of the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, I have written the school’s senate and its president urging them to reverse the decision to award David Suzuki an honorary degree. I pointed out that the decision is contrary to the strategic plans of both the senate and the university. Here’s why: The…
Albertans are racking up debt in record levels but help is available
Special Report Part 1 in our 5-part series Back in Balance Albertans are drowning in debt and many don’t even realize it until the creditors come knocking. Almost every week, another distressing report emerges about Canadians’ rising household debt. Albertans consistently sit at the top of the in-the-red list. This province has just come through…
Planning a vacation in France can be a daunting task, but here are some short cuts which can help
Planning a vacation in France can be a daunting task, but there are some short cuts which can help. First, understand France as a group of very different provinces. For example, the Riviera is a very different kind of place from the Luberon which is again different from Normandy. Read about the regions and link…
In order to gain the financial rewards of starting a business, you have to be willing to take some risks
As the economic climate cools off from recent budget changes, many individuals are taking control of their own earnings and starting a business. For many entrepreneurs, there are many challenges to starting a successful business. You have to be prepared mentally and financially. Once you have the right plans and mindset, a new venture can…
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Imagine you are a CEO and you need to hire a vice-president to turn around a failing business unit. You are down to the last two. There is Jane, who is charming and ambitious and drives the team hard. No fools are suffered, the dead wood is hacked and the parking lot is full from dawn to dusk. Jane…
Whatever your choice, you can be certain that if you have thought about it, there is an app that covers that need
No matter what the arguments are, the iPad is still the best of them all, and especially if you happen to have the new, 9.7-inch version that was released this April, in fact, there were several apps built specifically for that device, and we do love our apps! There have been lists upon lists of…
If you are looking to donate to a charity but don’t necessarily want to donate to one of the more popular and larger charities that already receive millions of donations a year, here are five incredible charities that you may not have heard of and that you can be sure will use your money to…
Buying a new car is a big step, so you should do absolutely everything you possible can to save money
If you are looking at buying a new car, it is important that you take the time to consider some simple but effective tips that will help you get the best possible deal. A lot of people rush into getting this sort of loan, and as a result they end up regretting it. There are…
The world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, is betting against Spain. Investors should wonder why
Spain is one of the most popular destinations in the world for a beach holiday, but its business climate is less welcoming at the moment, thanks to a huge hedge fund bet. The world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has bet $22 billion that the share prices of several European companies will go down. The…