Contently managing editor & journalist specializing in finance, investing, climate change & sustainability, health, food systems. Bylines: Toronto Star, Al Jazeera, Globe & Mail, The Independent.
10 Groundbreaking Innovations in Toronto’s Food and Beverage Sector
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From vertical farms to food waste startups, Toronto’s shaping the future of food. Here are 10 ways the city is leading food and beverage (F&B) innovation.
As one of North America’s largest F&B hubs—with over 65,000 professionals, 1,400 manufacturers and 9,300 restaurants fuelling a $41 billion industry—Toronto is leading the way in the sector, making it ideal for conferences and events. Not only do major brands like Dr. Oetker, Coca-Cola Canada and Nestlé call Toronto home, but the city ...
What Teens Should Know About Emotional Spending | Mydoh
When emotions run high, some people turn to retail therapy. Understanding what emotional spending is and how to cope can help teen control their money.
Improving public speaking: 7 tips for captivating your audience
From properly packaging your info to making use of non-verbal cues, there are many ways to polish your presentation skills.
Bear vs. bull market: the basics
If you're investing in the stock market, it's good to have a general understanding of bear and bull markets. Not only do these two terms describe the overall mood and trend of the stock market, but they also present unique opportunities for long-term investors.
Changes in the stock market are inevitable but educating yourself will help you invest wisely. Read on for an in-depth look at bear and bull markets, their distinct features and how to respond wisely during periods of market volatility...
Here's how closing your credit card affects your credit score
If your wallet is overflowing with credit cards, you may feel the urge to declutter your collection and close out unused credit accounts. Or perhaps you see cancelling a credit card as a move to curb overspending. Whatever your reasons, you may want to think twice about ending the credit card relationship, as cancelling a credit card could impact your credit score.
Salmon aquaculture to remain strong in 2024, but shrimp sector expected to struggle: Rabobank
Salmon sector to remain profitable in 1H 2024, but low shrimp prices becoming ‘new normal,’ according to bi-annual aquaculture report from Rabobank
The gender wage gap still exists—but here’s how CPAs can help drive change
Three leading CPAs share their thoughts on the persisting gender wage gap in Canada and how the profession can help narrow it
Upgrade your innovation expertise with these essential resources
Unlock the power of technology and innovation with these essential resources, courses, podcasts, talks and more.
Toronto Real Estate and Lifestyle: Beyond Magazine's Second Edition by Heaps Estrin Team
An article for Beyond Magazine, a resource designed to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Toronto Real Estate and Lifestyle, about the most impactful ways to make your home more sustainable.
Ten iconic St. Maarten experiences to try at least once
St. Maarten shines as an alluring destination like no other. This idyllic isle boasts all the desirable elements of a tropical paradise—bombshell beaches, sublime sunsets, superb cuisine, crystal-clear waters swirling with 50 shades of blue—but its melding of Caribbean, Dutch and French cultures truly sets it apart. Governed by two nations—the Netherlands and France—it’s the only place in the world where you can drive from a French capital city to a Dutch one in roughly 20 minutes.
Playing favorites: How selective breeding can grow the seaweed sector
Seaweed farmers are being urged to breed for desired traits to produce climate-resilient seaweed varieties that can safeguard a growing industry.
After a turbulent 2023, ‘signs of optimism’ ahead for global seafood production
According to a recent Rabobank report, industry responses from the annual seafood production suggest a more optimistic production outlook for 2024 compared to 2023.
The gender wage gap still exists—but here’s how CPAs can help drive change
Three leading CPAs share their thoughts on the persisting gender wage gap in Canada and how the profession can help narrow it.
What CPAs need to keep an eye on at COP 28
With CPA Canada attending COP 28, here’s a snapshot of discussion items of interest to CPAs at this year’s conference
The Ultimate Family Trip to The Yukon
Spanning the size of Spain, the Yukon has a big backyard to explore—and 80 percent is wilderness. Here, moose outnumber people, the midnight sun blazes almost 24/7, and the top of the world is just a car ride away. With daylight around the clock, the “Land of the Midnight Sun” means more time for family fun exploring wildlife, wacky attractions, historical sights, and above all, the outdoors.