With just their skills, the Internet and a few hours a week, the Educator Volunteer Network is transforming the face of international education and volunteerism, proving that you don’t have to leave home to make a difference. The organization, created by the Canadian International Learning Foundation, is an online community where volunteers … [Read more...]
When my little sister announced she was moving back to the Philippines for good, I thought I must get her to try skiing before she leaves. Since arriving in Canada in 2000, she hasn’t tried skiing or snowboarding, not even once and hasn’t felt the need to do it either. I mentioned it offhandedly to her one time. Neither of us had made snow … [Read more...]
Well known as one of the healthiest proteins, salmon has been revered and relied upon for years. While respect for this migratory fish dwindles, the demand for consumption rises and it’s causing a stir in the waters for researchers and environmentalists. Salmon has been a very important part of the Canadian diet historically and is a … [Read more...]
