A Drop of Water, a Dose of Medicine and a School Seat Can Be a Source of True Happiness
Posted on 13 October 2026A smile is not always an expression of a fleeting moment of happiness. For many people around the world, it may be a sign of regained safety, overcoming a crisis, or receiving a new opportunity for life. As World Smile Day is celebrated on October 2, the importance of efforts that help people regain the basic conditions that make a smile possible becomes clear — from food, medicine and clean wat ...
When Food, Medicine, Education, and Shelter Become the Language of Peace
Posted on 03 October 2026As the world marks International Peace Week, millions of women, children, older people, and people with disabilities living in areas affected by conflict and natural disasters face the reality of families torn apart by displacement, closed schools, and destroyed hospitals. For a child who has lived through war, peace may mean a safe school desk. For a widow, it may mean having a ho ...
5 Industries in Canada That Can Benefit from Utilizing Metrology
Posted on 10 November 2023Metrology plays a vital role in delivering precision, accuracy, and quality across many industries in North America. In Canada, these industries can significantly benefit from embracing these technology practices to enhance how their machines and production run on their assembly lines. In this article, we’ll explore five major industries in Canada that, if utilizing metrology and CMM ...
U of T researchers develop app to track environmental health of neighbourhoods
Posted on 21 February 2021Researchers at the University of Toronto are developing an app that allows users to learn about air quality, greenery, walkability and other factors contributing to the environmental health of their neighbourhoods. Tentatively named “Good Score,†the app promises to lay bare environmental inequities among communities across Canada and, for the firs ...
Canada will be Biden’s ally in tackling the climate crisis
Posted on 21 February 2021This story was originally published by Canada’s National Observer and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. U.S. President Joe Biden’s first week in office has offered a welcome dose of climate optimism. Not only did Biden win a mandate with climate action as a central pillar of “build ...
Canada uniquely positioned to hit net-zero emissions in 2050 if it makes right moves now: report
Posted on 21 February 2021Canada is in an advantageous position to reach its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a new report suggests, if governments capitalize on the right opportunities today. "Uncertainty can either paralyze or propel us," said Jason Dion, research director for the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices, the publicly funded, independent institute behind the report. "O ...
Why Canada needs a national zero-emission vehicle standard in 2021
Posted on 21 February 2021With an ambitious new climate plan to help Canada achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, two provincial bans on gas-powered cars set to take effect in 2035 and 2040, and a new U.S. president who plans to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, momentum is growing for reducing transport emissions in North America. For the world to reach net-zero, more than half of all passenger car sale ...
How Canadian companies are helping to reduce fashion’s carbon footprint
Posted on 21 February 2021When Kristi Soomer launched her sustainable clothing brand Encircled almost a decade ago, she wanted to make sure her products were planet-friendly and socially fair. It wasn’t easy. Fashion has grown into a US$3-trillion-a-year global industry largely because it is built on the premise of buying cheap and changing with the seasons. It’s called fast fashion. “The f ...
Wampole launches new bottles made from 100% recycled materials
Posted on 21 February 2021
Ecological packaging, made in Canada
Wampole, a Canadian company, is proud to announce the launch of new bottles made from 100% recycled materials for its natural products and nutritional supplements. Concerned about the impact of plastic waste on the environment, the company is taking concrete action to reduce its ecological footprint with this greener packag ...
Daryl Guignion remembered as environmental advocate in P.E.I.
Posted on 21 February 2021With the passing of Daryl Guignion on Feb. 8, 2021, Prince Edward Island has lost one of the greatest advocates for environmental conservation in the province, say those who knew him. “As a university professor, he educated many about the importance of our environment. Because of his influence, teachers and other professionals brought environmental concerns to younger generati ...
