Category: Lifestyle

Instead of using scarce health-care dollars broadly, we should identify and support those Canadians falling through the cracks By Bacchus Barua Associate Director Centre for Health Policy Studies The Fraser Institute Modern medicines can improve health outcomes and quality of life for those stricken with illness. As a result, policy-makers and ordinary Canadians are understandably…

BANFF, AB/CNW/ – Individuals and families in rural Alberta communities will soon have access to housing that meets their needs via an ambitious new shipping container housing proposal, with plans to roll out similar projects across the country. Through the National Housing Strategy’s Affordable Housing Innovation Fund, the Government of Canada is allocating $10 million to support the Alberta Rural Development Network’s…

As a parent, it can be nerve-wracking when your child gets to an age where they want to start striking out on their own. Halloween can be a challenge, as kids often want to collect candy with friends long before you’re ready for them to do so. If you’re thinking of letting your little ones…

Six-episode series shines light on modern farming challenges faced by three Canadian farm families OTTAWA/CNW/ – A recent survey from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity reveals that most Canadians are disconnected from the people who grow their food and how it is grown. Perceptions of farming are often outdated, inaccurate and cliched. In fact,…

First digital poppy also unveiled as part of 2018 National Poppy Campaign OTTAWA /CNW/ – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, received the symbolic First Poppy from The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine, CD, in Ottawa on Monday. As the Viceregal Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ms. Payette…

Albertans now have new options at restaurants, bars and hotels as common-sense changes are made to the province’s liquor regulations. From providing Albertans the opportunity to enjoy a drink after the final curtain falls at the theatre to allowing bars and lounges to provide new cocktail experiences, modernizations to the liquor regulations will benefit Albertans.…

The Alberta Local Food Council has a diverse cross-section of members who represent Alberta’s billion-dollar local food industry. The province’s first ever Local Food Council meets this week. The council will provide recommendations on provincial policies, programs, pilot projects or initiatives to support the continued growth and sustainability of Alberta’s local food sector. Appointing a…

I thought I would start out my cooking blog by honoring my Italian roots. My Nonno (my dad’s dad) is from Italy and moved to Canada when he was 10 years old. He learned how to cook from his mother and he and my Nonna loved to be in the Kitchen. (Apparently that gene got…

Do you know any inspiring young leaders? Help them win a Great Kid Award! Nominations have opened for the 19th Great Kids Award, an annual celebration of remarkable young Albertans who have overcome challenges and made their local communities better. Albertans are encouraged to nominate inspiring young leaders aged five to 18 for their achievements or…

The Alberta government is ensuring victims of crime have the help they need with a five-point plan that will strengthen support for victims. An additional $4.5 million in available money from the Victims of Crime Fund will improve the scope and quality of programs for victims of crime in five key areas. The increase in…

Point Trotter Autonomous Systems Testing Area (Point Trotter ASTA) opened this week and will provide Calgary businesses, industry and researchers with a low cost and accessible place to test drones, autonomous vehicles or the next big innovation. Calgary is one of the first major cities in North America to offer airspace for the mass testing…