The Globe and Mail
The pandemic was bad for our health, but did it leave workers better off?
Five years after the initial outbreak of COVID-19, the effects of lockdowns and work-from-home policies continue to be tallied, with some surprising results.
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The Globe and Mail
Inside Thunder Bay’s bold plan to restore its waterfront
Thunder Bay is just one of many Canadian cities and towns undergoing a major waterfront transformation designed to return its shorelines to the public after decades of industrial occupancy.
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The Toronto Star
The long journey for a kid in the ball pit to top job at Ikea Canada
Ikea Canada CEO and chief sustainability officer Selwyn Crittendon, says he was attracted to the company for its commitment to DEI and its ‘pentagon’ of design ethos. ‘It really resonated with me.’
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Fast Company
Why law school applications are skyrocketing right now
More people often apply to law school during times of economic insecurity, but some other critical factors are at play this year, too, say experts.
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Time
World’s Top Greentech Companies of 2025
TIME and Statista have named 250 companies reducing environmental impact around the globe
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The Toronto Star
American president of Firehouse Subs goes local as he expands to Canada amid Trump’s three-alarm tariffs
Trade tensions have been difficult for former Tim Hortons COO Mike Hancock — personally and professionally. ‘I have a ton of love for and lots of great friends in Canada.’
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The Globe and Mail
How sports technology is accelerating improvements in player scouting
Professional sports teams invest significant resources in selecting their rosters, and new technologies such as gen AI promise an edge when it comes to evaluating player potential.
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Fast Company
31% of employees are actively ‘sabotaging’ AI efforts. Here’s why
In a new study, almost a third of respondents said they are refusing to use their company’s AI tools and apps. A few factors could be at play.
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The Globe and Mail
Sports venues get assist from facial recognition to tackle wait times
Some sports fans are now going from the parking lot to their seats without reaching for their wallets – even getting alcohol and snacks along the way.
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The Toronto Star
‘It still blows me away.’ Meet the accidental developer leading the charge of Toronto’s massive city-within-a-city at Downsview
With 400 acres to work with, Northcrest Developments CEO Derek Goring is “excited about its potential,” and says his experience in public and private realms will serve him well in the $30B project.
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The Toronto Star
Equitable Bank CEO on the digital banking revolution and why Canada ‘shouldn’t waste a good crisis’ like Trump’s tariffs
Equitable Trust had a market cap of under $400 million and 100 employees when Andrew Moor took the reins during the 2008 financial crisis. The now re-branded Equitable Bank boasts more than $4 billion in market cap and employs 2,000.
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The Globe and Mail
Why this couple made a no-separation travel vow
Soon after Barbara and Duncan Stewart got together almost 20 years ago, they vowed not to be apart for more than a few days a year. Despite spending about a third of their lives travelling, they have kept their promise to each other.
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The Globe and Mail
‘Remarkable’ tech tools transform youth sports leagues
Going to the arena has long been the only way to watch a kids’ hockey game, but new technology is taking them to computer screens and mobile phones.
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Fast Company
How student loans impact workers’ long-term career choices
New research looks at the significant impacts debt can have on career planning, job satisfaction, and financial opportunities.
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The Toronto Star
How a high-tech vertical farm in Ontario could help reduce our need for U.S. produce
With indoor farms for leafy greens near Guelph, Montreal, Calgary and Halifax, GoodLeaf CEO Andy O’Brien plans to double output of a product that ‘doesn’t use any pesticides, and it’s safer.’
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The Globe and Mail
What is ‘financial wellness’ – and how can you improve yours?
Building a more positive relationship to your finances often begins with small steps in the right direction.
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The Globe and Mail
Threats to democratic integrity pose challenge for Canadian elections
Even if the Canadian electoral process is well protected from cyberattack, it does not mean elections are immune from digital threats.
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The Toronto Star
Meet the man behind the Phoenix, Liberty Grand, Don Alfonso — and now a high-end restaurant in Union Station with a members-only club
It started 39 years ago with a sports bar near Maple Leaf Gardens. Now, the Liberty Entertainment Group employs 1,500 people and is the food and beverage partner of the new Rogers Stadium in Downsview.
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Fast Company
Why signing bonuses are becoming more common
Certain industries are offering one-time signing bonuses to try to sweeten job offers. Here’s why, according to experts.
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The Globe and Mail
The problem with the NBA’s most valuable shot
Professional basketball has a three-point problem, and fans have started to notice.
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