Inspiration and function at work By Rajitha Sivakumaran Of the many architectural and interior design firms across Atlantic Canada, TOSS Solutions stands out. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, the company has been described by multiple high-end clients as creative, professional and knowledgeable. Client testimonials frequently include statements such as “The quality and integrity [...]
The Key to Comfort As Canadian baby boomers—the large cohort of people born in the years after the Second World War—reach their senior years, they are redefining senior living. No longer is moving to a full-time care facility an inevitability. Seniors now want to live independently in their homes as long as possible, and [...]
Road Tolls Aren't the Best Way To Pay For Infrastructure As cities across Ontario finalize their budgets and try to squeeze out savings to expand public transit, something doesn’t add up. Too many cities, including Toronto, are missing out on hundreds of millions in savings. That’s because Ontario has a labour law loophole that’s [...]
Building Relationships For the Future By Cheryl Long The future is bright for MHI Canada Aerospace, says president Mike McCarthy. Not only is there a clear sense of pride among the organization’s employees but the company itself is poised to grow substantially within its sector. MHI Canada Aerospace, located in Mississauga, ON, is part [...]
Maximizing Productivity and Reducing Workplace Accidents By Rajitha Sivakumaran In 2015, there were 852 fatalities in the workplace across Canada, according to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC). More than 232,000 people were compensated for loss of wages following a work-related injury or permanent disability. Over the years, these numbers have [...]
By Rajitha Sivakumaran From water heating to cooking and sanitation, boilers contribute immensely to the comforts of modern life. Despite major advancements in boiler engineering and technology, some of the designs currently used date back more than 150 years. Early boilers powered trains and ships and later, boilers pushed powerhouses like the United States [...]
Enriching The Lives Of Canada's Youth By Cheryl Long The stories of children whose lives have been transformed by a Big Brother or Big Sister are endless. Peter Coleridge, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC), recalls one in particular. A family of four — husband, wife and two young [...]
Enhancing Lives Through Government-Corporate Collaborations By Rajitha Sivakumaran Late July of this year marked the official opening of the Cochrane Retirement Living Complex by the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB). Courtesy of the CDSSAB, the town of Cochrane and CGV Builders, this 29,300-square-foot facility offers seniors independent, affordable living in a nurturing [...]
Attracting New businesses To the Edmundston Region By Rajitha Sivakumaran Canada’s Aboriginal population is the fastest growing ethnic group in the country. The last five years have resulted in a growth of 22 percent, and half of the population is under the age of 25! But the population isn’t the only thing that’s growing. [...]
Building Success in People Since 2005 By Rajitha Sivakumaran Most entrepreneurs have a full plate simply due to their business, but Massey Whiteknife juggles his commercial ventures with a singing career and an upcoming reality TV show. “My whole life revolved around being an entrepreneur and wanting something better,” Whiteknife said. Growing up in [...]