SERIES OVERVIEW Civility is usually discussed as a set of rules, manners, or expectations imposed on behavior. But historically, civility emerged much earlier and much more naturally — through shared cultural practices that required cooperation, restraint, emotional awareness, and mutual respect. This three-part series explores how music, the arts, and cooking and dining together have quietly shaped civil societies […]
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Three everyday practices that have taught humanity how to live together — long before we argued about how to do it. SERIES OVERVIEW Civility is usually discussed as a set of rules, manners, or expectations imposed on behavior. But historically, civility emerged much earlier and much more naturally — through shared cultural practices that required […]
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Job scams are on the rise and with the tight job market we are seeing more of these occurrences. From messaging you on your cell phone to reaching out to you on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more, fraudsters are getting increasingly sophisticated, seeming more legitimate and craftier than they were in […]
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Real estate has always been a hot topic, but since the pandemic, it’s become the dinner-table debate. The market shifted quickly, and many expectations formed just as fast. While some of those perceptions still linger, the numbers in Charlotte County tell a calmer, and far more reassuring story. One of the simplest ways to understand […]
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By Jay Remer, Columnist Sometimes, a small act could reshape our politics: What if leaders from all sides paused and breathed, focusing on progress over blame? Not a strategic pause. Not a poll-tested one. Just a breath. A pause could remind us that public service aims for collective progress, not the defeat of opponents. Too […]
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Most public conversations about economic hardship begin with the word poverty. It’s an essential discussion — but it no longer tells the whole story of what working families are experiencing. A growing number of Canadians are not poor by official measures, yet they are not secure. Recognizing this helps you understand how many families live […]
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The Canadian labour market is changing, as is the labour market around the world. Technology, societal trends, and changing workplace arrangements have made the Canadian labour market change. Let’s discuss what you need to do to revamp your career to become more competitive in the labour force landscape as we head into 2026. Technology is […]
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Mentoring is a popular topic among professionals in the world of careers now, and it is more important now than ever to connect and network with other professionals. The landscape of work is changing, and the job market is getting more rigid with a more educated Canadian workforce than ever. Mentoring can shape your career […]
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Currently, there is a shift towards skills-based hiring over educational attainments. This is not to say that educational attainments are not useful; they certainly are. But with the change and labour shortages in specialized industries, employers are beginning to look increasingly at skills-based hiring. There is a debate between skills-based and education-based hiring that continues […]
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After a long, difficult winter, many people will soon be preparing and heading out to get their summer cottages ready for three or four months of warm weather and family and friends’ recreation. These rural getaways here in Canada are affectionately called camps. I was recently invited to visit one of these camps, unsure of […]
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