Eighteen ideas on how to kickstart the Canadian economy
The Canadian economy faces an un-precedented challenge – several of them, actually. Luckily, ideas abound on how to give this country the productivity boost we need to thrive no matter what the man in the White House throws at us next. We spoke to leaders in a range of sectors – from manufacturing and finance […]
In Denver, lawmakers explore how to counter the force of federal agencies
The early morning darkness had not yet broken when Franci Stagi pulled out a phone to record federal agents as they detained a father and two children. One of the agents batted away her phone. She placed a hand on him. He spun around and grabbed her, wrapping his arms around her neck. Ms. Stagi, […]
How to rebuild the foundations of teaching math
Ontario’s math test results in recent years are adding up to be a real embarrassment for the province. The latest test results show half of Grade 6 students and 42 per cent of Grade 9 students in English-language schools are not meeting the provincial standard. This comes after years of promises and changes from the […]
How to weather the markets in 2026, according to our experts
Open this photo in gallery: The floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Our experts said although the valuation spread between the U.S. and international markets isn’t as wide as last year, a diversified approach is still appropriate.Richard Drew/The Associated Press On Jan. 22, investment editor Darcy Keith, investment columnist Tim Shufelt, investment reporter David […]
How to find your joy in the year ahead? Six Canadians offer their tips
Why do a series on joy? And why now? We admit these are not gleeful times, with real challenges dominating headlines in Canada and around the world. But sometimes it’s helpful to take a breath, look around and see the myriad ways in which happiness, fun and play still exist alongside those challenges. In our […]
How to save the young and the jobless of Canada
Open this photo in gallery: Job Junction, an employment and career resource centre in Halifax. High youth unemployment can inflict serious generational damage, research shows.Maria Collins/The Globe and Mail Claude Lavoie is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He was director-general of economic studies and policy analysis at the Department of Finance from […]
How to know if a flight is a better deal through points or with cash
Open this photo in gallery: Do you have a system for your travel rewards points?Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press I book at least one or two flights each year using my Aeroplan points, and until now the way I decided whether I was getting a good deal was instinct. I’d compare the cost of the same […]
How to choose the right sunglasses (hint: look beyond just style)
Open this photo in gallery: This summer, mid- and oversized sunglasses are back in fashion. In recent runway shows for Balmain, Elie Saab and Thom Browne, bigger was better when it came to shades. Marisa Mangafas, a product manager at BonLook, a Montreal-based eyewear company, says she’s noticed “a mix of retro and futuristic” sunglasses […]
How to do a pull up: Try this 10-week exercise program to improve posture and grip strength
Open this photo in gallery: Alyssa Ages performs a pull-up exercise at MOVE fitness club in Toronto.Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail They’re a cool party trick, a hallmark of any action-movie training montage and a requirement for entering the armed forces. But if none of those are part of your daily life or goals, do […]
How to shrink your digital footprint and boost online security
Ted Kritsonis has more than two decades as a journalist covering consumer technology, cybersecurity and digital privacy. His work has appeared in such outlets as PCMag, TechRadar and MobileSyrup. He’s also the former editor-in-chief of Macworld Canada. Whether you realize it or not, every move you make online creates an invisible mark, or a “digital […]