Not everyone is the same, but I know that despite my desire to stay up-to-speed on current events, I find watching (or listening to) everything that happens in the [ … ]
General Interest
Ways to Deal with Smoke in the Air
by Ronda Payne
For the second year in a row, the province of British Columbia has been dealt state-of-emergency level forest fires. In 2018 alone, more than 1.325 million hectares have burned [ … ]
A Place to Stay While Learning
by Ronda Payne
Coming to Canada to study can be challenging, especially for a student who has never been to the country before. There are many things to consider and sort out, [ … ]
The Football/Soccer Craze
by Ronda Payne
Some serious craziness is just about to wrap up. There are perhaps few events that bring about as much excitement and fervour as the FIFA World Cup and this [ … ]
5 ways to Keep Employees Motivated During the Dog-days of Summer
by Ronda Payne
Oh summer! It’s easy for employers to develop a love-hate feeling towards the beautiful blue skies and heat of the summer months. The love part is easy to understand. [ … ]
The Beginners Guide to Cryptocurrency in Today’s Market
by Ronda Payne
Just about every human being connected to a tech device has heard of Bitcoin – the world’s first cryptocurrency that was released in January 2009. While you may have [ … ]
Benefits That Benefit Employers As Much As Employees
by Ronda Payne
Employee benefits aren’t confined to just medical, insurance and vacation time any longer. While these are still the most common employee benefits, the unique thinking of software firms during [ … ]
How to Improve Your Critical Thinking
by Ronda Payne
The ability to remove emotion from an issue and look at it from all angles (clearly and rationally) to come to a decision by applying questions is known as [ … ]
Make the Most of Your Retirement
by Ronda Payne
Retirement should be a happy time, but for many the approach of the golden years is filled more with fear and stress than any other time. Why? Because with [ … ]
Can Software Save You from Lateness?
by Ronda Payne
Time management is a phrase tossed around constantly. It’s as though talking about it, or finding the right trick will help us do more with the same amount of [ … ]
The Latest in Canada’s Immigration Programs
by Ronda Payne
Immigration continues to be a very hot topic (and activity) in Canada. With a number of federal and provincial programs and streams to allow immigrants to come into the [ … ]
The Certainty of Taxes and How to Manage It
by Ronda Payne
In a 1789 letter, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to [ … ]