Can Canada pull up its socks?

There is a story about a Canadian and an American crabbing in the Pacific Ocean just at the international border opposite Peach Arch Park. They each collect a pail of crabs. The American carefully covers his pail and starts to walk away when he notices that the Canadian has not put a lid on his pail. .... More

The residential school money pit

The residential school years were, without doubt, a terrible experience for some native students. One can only imagine the torment of being unable to escape one’s abusers. Today many still suffer the effects of being molested by those who preached right and wrong. But not all students suffered. ... More

Oil prices will force us to adapt

Despite their recent slump, high oil prices may turn out to be history’s reference card for 2008. Many pundits would happily file it next to 1973 as a watershed in economic history. They claim we have reached a “tipping point” where oil will be permanently more expensive than before . ... More

Last speaker standing?

CALGARY, AB, August 8 /Troy Media/ -- Martin Presse, a 41-year old systems analyst from Wetaskiwin, Alberta, is in a very unique position. He is one of 10 finalists competing at the 2008 Toastmasters International (TI) International Speech Contest and the only Canadian vying for the coveted title of World Champion of Public Speaking. .... More

What you say without speaking

On a recent radio interview entitled "What you're saying without speaking," I was asked to comment on the body language of U.S. Public Radio Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal. He was a very good sport about being critiqued in public, and he quickly understood that in order to change your body language you must first be aware of what your body is saying.  .... More

All is not well in Toronto

How do Canadian cities measure up in terms of quality of life, economic performance, civic governance and leadership capacity? .  ... More

One-trick ponies don't win the race

Over several years, Alberta has seen local companies make good in areas of advanced technology, like information and communication, energy, gaming, and web-based services and applications. Yet, biotech struggles to gain ground. Growing a biotech sector is easier said than done. ... More