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Most of us have an idea of what we're supposed to eat and drink when we're sick, thanks to television, movies, books, and advertising. This includes soup (usually chicken noodle), hot tea, a glass of orange juice, and a container of jello. Another widely-held notion is that ice-cream, usually eaten directly from the container accompanied by anger or tears, is the ultimate comfort food, but as neighbourhoods become more diversified, comfort food has evolved from traditional to a blend of different cultures and flavours....

This was a piece I worked on for the CFA institute. It’s the last piece John C. Bogle wrote for Financial Analysts Journal. In the piece, he looks at the challenges associated with the rise of institutional investors and the concentration of stock ownership and......

Canada is legalizing cannabis in July 2018 but will the new industry revitalize small towns left behind by automation and the death of industry?...

When Laycee Catalano, 29, and Gavin Hepworth, 30, married in this past May in Toronto, their wedding party had six bridesmaids, six groomsmen, three ring bearers and two flower girls. The hall for their reception had three chandeliers and gold decor. Catalano wore a Pnina Tornai dress......

One of the questions I get on a regular basis from physician business owners and CEOs is “How do I create a strategic plan that works for my business?”...

You may have noticed that prices at the pumps have shot up recently, especially if you were gassing up during Victoria Day weekend. Oil prices have been steadily rising over the past 12 months with global benchmark Brent Crude climbing past US$80 a barrel earlier......

Agribusiness is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. with China, Mexico and Canada as some of its biggest buyers. While it is a core industry for the economy, the February 2018 USDA’s Economic Research Service and Foreign Agricultural Service outlook projected 2018 agricultural exports......

Engineer Theresa Nyabeze takes a do-it-yourself approach to diversity. Part of our We Are Mining series. Read more...

Female entrepreneurs struggle to get access to capital. Vicki Saunders plans to change that with her company that enables successful women to fund new, women-led enterprises. Read more...

Make finances festive: Instead of giving kids cash or gifts that will wear out, break or be outgrown, why not set it up so your gift keeps giving? More at Sun Life...

A series of financial, tax and investing videos by Peter Guay of PWL Wealth Capital....

Extended family such as aunties and uncles are great for babysitting or entertaining kids. But they can also be a source of fun, financial lessons. Read more at Sun Life...

Life throws you curveballs – at work and at home. Here’s how being positive and creative can help you navigate obstacles with grace and confidence. More at Sun Life...

Whether you just want gorgeous images on your walls, or are looking for a new investment, buying art is a creative and potentially lucrative venture. Read more at More...

This fall and winter, hundreds of young Canadians will go to We Day events across the country. The annual event is part of We Charity and is a celebration of social activists, speakers, musicians and young people who have made a difference in their communities.......

While most retailers are embracing e-commerce, the We organization has chosen instead to go to brick-and-mortar retail where it can actively engage with customers. Read more at the Globe and Mail...

How designers like Mani Jassal are bringing diversity to the country’s closets. Read more at TVO...

Finding a mentor can be a formative moment and pivotal part of any career path, so why aren’t more people seeking out mentorship relationships in the workplace? American Express Canada’s Nyree Embiricos shares her mentorship experience and provides a reason why more young professionals may not be......

Working for yourself offers many advantages but it doesn’t offer dental. Read more at CBC...

Financial institutions have been ignoring a large demographic for years. This group—customers with disabilities and their families—collectively controls $175 billion in discretionary spending in the U.S. alone. Read more Rewritten and edited by me from the original draft.  ...

When you’re single and planning for retirement, you can’t just take advice meant for two and split it in two. Read more...

Looking for a quick trip to rest and recharge in Canada this summer? These 5 spots tick all the boxes — and they don’t have to break the bank. Read more...

When the photoreceptor cells in your retina die, the light vanishes. For good. But recent exciting work by Krembil’s Dr. Valerie Wallace, when studying cone photoreceptor transplants to the eye, has uncovered a novel and surprising property of material exchange between cells. Read more...

Eyes might be the windows to the soul, but they don’t like to give up their own secrets, especially with diseases such as glaucoma. Musician and filmmaker Stelth Ng should know; he’s spent a decade in and out of the hospital because of his eyes.......

It’s a good thing Wonder Woman is powerful: she has a lot of expectations riding on her shoulders this summer when her solo movie hits theatres. Read more at IN Magazine...

Dr. Michael Fehlings and his team have discovered that the drug named riluzole has a protective effect, and they have launched a large-scale North American clinical trial. Read more at Krembil Neuro magazine...

They may not be sexy, but exchange-traded funds offer lower costs, transparency and diversification for clients across the investing spectrum. Read more at Globe Investor...

Finances can be tough to talk about, but keeping your money issues a secret can be bad for your health. Read more at More...

Ready to file your tax return? If you’re a homeowner, make sure you understand the new rules about reporting the sale of your home. Read more on Sunlife....

Canada’s wedding industry is starting to catch up to the diversity of the people who are marrying. Read more at TVO...