Barbara Balfour

Canada, Dubai, Europe

Journalist at Freelance

TV Host and Producer at Rogers TV

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Hidden Canada 2025: Ten travel destinations around the country to explore this summer

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | Bill Waiser |Lara Pingue |Chloe Berge |Jennifer Bain |Vanessa Chiasson |Catherine Dawson March | +4 more
The Splurge: Hotels in Florence That Rival the Duomo

1 month ago | guide.michelin.com | Barbara Balfour

Florence is home to hundreds of hotels, from charming boutiques tucked into quiet corners to stately Tuscan villas just beyond the city’s edge. But the ones on this list occupy a category all their own. These are the timeless classics. Like Filippo Brunelleschi’s Duomo itself—that indelible 15th-century landmark cathedral that looms over the city—they are grand and historic, as well as centrally located.
Top Tuscan Retreats Just Outside Florence

1 month ago | guide.michelin.com | Barbara Balfour

Florence’s grandeur is undeniable, but just beyond the city walls you’ll find another kind of beauty—rolling vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages that embody the soul of Tuscany. If you’re seeking a stay that balances easy access to the city with the idyllic romance of the countryside, the villas, estates, and castles that dot the Florentine hills offer an unparalleled escape.
Lost pensions are a real problem. Here’s how to find them - and make sure they’re never lost again

Mar 25, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com | Barbara Balfour

Open this photo in gallery:Helping clients recover forgotten pensions can boost their retirement security significantly.cosmaa/iStockPhoto / Getty ImagesPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account This article is part of a new Globe Advisor series, Pensions Unpacked, exploring how workplace pensions fit into retirement strategies, and the technical details and decisions that come with the plans.
How Vancouver Island University is cultivating the next generation of leaders

Mar 19, 2025 | vulcanadvocate.com | Barbara Balfour

Creating opportunities for students to engage with democracy • • Article contentAmid rising political and global challenges, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is taking bold steps to ensure the next generation of leaders in Canada are equipped to lead with integrity. Advertisement 2Article contentProfessor Michael MacKenzie is building an innovative program to train aspiring politicians and leaders.
How Vancouver Island University is cultivating the next generation of leaders

Mar 19, 2025 | hannaherald.com | Barbara Balfour

Advertisement 1Creating opportunities for students to engage with democracy • • Article contentAmid rising political and global challenges, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is taking bold steps to ensure the next generation of leaders in Canada are equipped to lead with integrity. Advertisement 2Article contentProfessor Michael MacKenzie is building an innovative program to train aspiring politicians and leaders.
How Vancouver Island University is cultivating the next generation of leaders

Mar 19, 2025 | pinchercreekecho.com | Barbara Balfour

Advertisement 1Creating opportunities for students to engage with democracy • • Article contentAmid rising political and global challenges, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is taking bold steps to ensure the next generation of leaders in Canada are equipped to lead with integrity. Advertisement 2Article contentProfessor Michael MacKenzie is building an innovative program to train aspiring politicians and leaders.
How Vancouver Island University is cultivating the next generation of leaders

Mar 19, 2025 | whitecourtstar.com | Barbara Balfour

Creating opportunities for students to engage with democracy • • Article contentAmid rising political and global challenges, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is taking bold steps to ensure the next generation of leaders in Canada are equipped to lead with integrity. Advertisement 2Article contentProfessor Michael MacKenzie is building an innovative program to train aspiring politicians and leaders.
How Vancouver Island University is cultivating the next generation of leaders

Mar 19, 2025 | princegeorgepost.com | Barbara Balfour

Creating opportunities for students to engage with democracy • • Article contentAmid rising political and global challenges, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is taking bold steps to ensure the next generation of leaders in Canada are equipped to lead with integrity. Advertisement 2Article contentProfessor Michael MacKenzie is building an innovative program to train aspiring politicians and leaders.
How Vancouver Island University is cultivating the next generation of leaders

Mar 19, 2025 | cochranetimes.com | Barbara Balfour

Creating opportunities for students to engage with democracy • • Article contentAmid rising political and global challenges, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is taking bold steps to ensure the next generation of leaders in Canada are equipped to lead with integrity. Advertisement 2Article contentProfessor Michael MacKenzie is building an innovative program to train aspiring politicians and leaders.