Category: Lifestyle

Eight experts will hear from Albertans on the social and economic impacts of supervised consumption services on their homes, businesses and communities. Associate Minister Luan stands with the chair and vice-chair of the Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee. People can share experiences and evidence of the social and economic impacts of the sites through public…

ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – Home Hardware Stores Limited has been named as one of the Top 10 Most Trusted Brands in Canada, by the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. Home Hardware jumped eighteen spots from 2018, ranking fourth on this year’s Top 10 Most Trusted Brands list.  The 2019 Gustavson Brand…

The Alberta government has appointed a diverse expert panel that will use research, expertise and experience to assess Alberta’s minimum wage. Alberta has the highest minimum wage in the country, yet hard-working Albertans continue to struggle to find jobs. The panel will study and publish economic data related to minimum wage changes. It will also…

Canada’s back to school destination is ready to help students, parents and teachers head back to class ready to work, learn and grow RICHMOND HILL, ON – Canada’s back to school destination announced today its top trends for the upcoming school season. Staples Canada is forecasting sequins, pastels, animals, and motivational messaging among this year’s…

Ottawa – Human activities have resulted in dramatic changes to Canada’s bird populations over the last 50 years. This is the conclusion of the second State of Canada’s Birds report, published today by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in Canada (NABCI-Canada), under the leadership of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Bird Studies Canada, Nature Canada…

EDMONTON, AB (August 15, 2019): The Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels (EDMH) responded to the City of Edmonton’s release of the administration recommendations on Bylaw 18942, to be discussed during the Urban Planning Committee on August 20th, regarding how to manage the impacts of short-term rentals (STRs) in Edmonton.  While EDMH is delighted to see that this…

NOAA awards $6.5 million in grants to states and tribes for 15 new projects and 17 ongoing projects. Earlier this month, NOAA announced the award of $6.5 million to states and tribes through its Species Recovery Grant Program. These grants promote the recovery of species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act.…

Local perspectives will play a larger role in caribou recovery planning following the establishment of three sub-regional caribou task forces in Alberta. Regional experts, including representatives of municipalities, Indigenous communities, industry, recreational users and environmental non-government organizations, will provide recommendations to government regarding land-use planning and caribou recovery actions. The three sub-regional planning task forces…

Great communities don’t just happen. They are the result of countless hours of planning as well as input from residents and businesses to form a joint vision of the future. Calgary’s International Ave. is well known to Calgarians for its diverse shops, eateries and transit-friendly development. Now, it seems the rest of Canada is taking…

It’s almost time for the new school year! Whether your kids spend their after-school time at home or on their way to an extra-curricular activity, they may be hungry. Plan and pack healthy snacks so your children get the right energy they need to grow and be active. Offer snacks at least two hours before…

Cheryl Bernard, Bo Levi Mitchell, Sean Monahan, John Hufnagel, and more join All-Stars for Kids Campaign Calgary, Alberta — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (BBBS) announced today an impressive line-up of sports stars, Olympic athletes, and community champions for its All-Stars for Kids campaign. The campaign kicks off tomorrow and runs the…