Ideas, Recipes & Tips

Alphabet to build futuristic district in Toronto as a model for smart cities By Luján Scarpinelli   Alphabet subsidiary Sidewalk Labs aims to improve the quality of life in urban environments by developing a neighbourhood that can...

3 Tips for Small Business Year End Tax Planning by Dale Harris   Besides setting financial goals to grow your business, you also need to manage your financial responsibilities. One way is by ensuring you have a...

Old-Time Favorites: Plants for Your Garden Worth Remembering By: Nikki Phipps   Remember the almost magical feeling of your grandmother's garden, bursting with loads of colorful, fragrant blooms and magnificent foliage? There was always something going on...

How to manage the transition from parent to city life Author: Ruth Gamble, Partner at BDBF   Ruth Gamble on the top tips to help parents return to professional life. As a working mum, I know how challenging...

Pizza Margherita: History and Recipe Katia Amore   Pizza Margherita is to many the true Italian flag. According to popular tradition, in 1889, 28 years after the unification of Italy, during a visit to Naples of...

Creating Leaders for Change in the Public School System Agatha Bordonaro   As the first and only institute of its kind, the Center for Public Research and Leadership is dedicated to improving public education by closing the...

7 Dazzling Outdoor Holiday Lighting Ideas by Dale Harris   Nothing says competition like the holidays. Remember when you were a kid and your family always tried to one-up what they had done the year before? It’s contagious,...

Whipped Roasted Butternut Squash with Fennel and Apples   Another yummy recipe from my amazing friend Julia. Ingredients: -1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 ½ inch chunks -2 fennel bulbs, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch...

GPS Tracking for Man's Best Friend By: Simon Wyryzowski To say that our pets are our best friends is an understatement. There are many people in this world who see their pets as life long companions,...

5 Common Behavioral Problems in Pet Parrots (And How to Fix Them) by Dale Harris   For any pet owner, it’s important to recognize when pets are displaying behavioral problems and to know how to resolve the issue. And,...