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2 months ago | 
threemagazine.com | Alexandra Emanuelli |Nicole Edwards |Dora Boras |Ashlynn Chand
As a kid, I have fond memories of tagging along with my mom to a tiny Ukrainian deli to stock up on kefir—a tangy, probiotic-rich sour milk I drank from the bottle like other kids gulped down 2 per cent milk. Back then, kefir felt like my little secret, but today, it’s proudly sitting next to the almond milk and oat drinks in grocery stores, a testament to how diverse food traditions are finding mainstream love.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
vancouverisawesome.com | Nicole Edwards
People management in remote work settings was a pandemic-era hurdle that some workplaces have been happy to leave behind. However, one study by the C.D. Howe Institute found that 26 per cent of Canadians spent at least part of their week working remotely at the end of 2023, down from 40 per cent in 2021.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
threemagazine.com | Nicole Edwards |Noel Ransome |Paola Lisbert Garces |Andrea Yu
Mark Williams has always had a reverence for music. In fourth grade, when it was time for Williams and his classmates to pick the instruments they’d master in music class that year, he brought home a mimeographed sheet detailing all of his options and spent hours deliberating with his family. Would he play the trumpet, percussion, the trombone, the saxophone or the clarinet? “It felt like such an honour that you had the opportunity to choose an instrument,” Williams remembers.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
theglobeandmail.com | Nicole Edwards
Open this photo in gallery:getty imagesPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanada’s skilled worker shortage continues to plague the Canadian economy. By 2028, some 700,000 skilled workers will enter retirement, and according to Statistics Canada, 56 per cent of Canadian businesses are already seeing the skills gaps in their work force.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
vancouverisawesome.com | Nicole Edwards
Few generations have seen the workplace revolutionize as drastically as it has in the last four years. The pandemic scattered some work forces, increasing their reliance on technology as networking at the water cooler was swapped for doughnut dates on Slack. Then, another curve ball: artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT forced employers and staff to quickly assess whether teams should use these emerging technologies on the job.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
theglobeandmail.com | Nicole Edwards
Open this photo in gallery:The rapid pace and scale of change in the workplace is leaving many employees burned out.Getty ImagesPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFew generations have seen the workplace revolutionize as drastically as it has in the last four years. The pandemic scattered some work forces, increasing their reliance on technology as networking at the water cooler was swapped for doughnut dates on Slack.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
vancouverisawesome.com | Nicole Edwards
For many single women, especially those with children, the idea of saving money is laughable. Soaring rent costs, unprecedented food prices, and the cost of supporting kids typically takes precedence over paying down debt or saving for retirement – and resources on how to maximize income in these situations are slim.
“We’re treading water, and we try to live simply as possible,” says Jennifer Robinson*, a 52-year-old single mother of three who lives in Etobicoke, Ont.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
theglobeandmail.com | Nicole Edwards
Open this photo in gallery:Single women, especially those with children, need to take a strategic approach to finances, ensuring they have a plan for spending and saving.Getty ImagesPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFor many single women, especially those with children, the idea of saving money is laughable.
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Feb 5, 2024 | 
vancouversun.com | Nicole Edwards
Wealth managers weigh in on how to make the most of your nest eggAuthor of the article: • Postmedia Content Works • • Article contentFinancial market volatility is squeezing Canadian pocketbooks from all angles — whether due to the rising cost of food and transportation, or the sharp decline in the value of stocks once seen as safe bets for investors. In June 2022, Statistics Canada reported nearly one quarter of Canadians have taken money out of their savings to pay their expenses.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
bemytravelmuse.com | Nicole Edwards
The Bahamas offer a little bit of everything, including remote fishing, world-class diving, gorgeous sailing, fresh seafood, and friendly locals, all in a relaxing island paradise. But not every island has those crystal-clear waters, vibey beach bars, and incredible snorkeling. I sailed a good bit of the archipelago and put together everything you need to know to plan a trip to the best islands in the Bahamas. Table of ContentsToggleYou don’t need to get Bahamian currency.
