December, 2019 • Troy Media Digital Solutions

Why the monarchy still makes sense in Canada

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Commonwealth that binds the U.K. and Canada is a great positive for the world. And the influence of colonialism isn’t all bad

Poverty, homelessness must be tackled by business

Reading Time: 5 minutes Not only does work help financially but it empowers people to take control of their lives and rise above poverty

My enduring love affair with a 1976 Triumph TR6

There are all kinds of other cool old cars out there, so why a 35-year-old Triumph TR6 named Beryl? I love the Karmann-styled body of the TR6 and appreciate the fact that it’s arguably the last ‘real’ Triumph. As well, the engine is essentially an enlarged version of the renowned indestructible Ferguson tractor engine that was fitted to the original TR2, which gives it an excellent heritage. Photo by Ted Laturnus

Reading Time: 4 minutes How I found myself scrabbling around on a cold garage floor trying to breathe life back into a car that should have gone to the knackers years ago

Networking tips for the holiday office party

Reading Time: 4 minutes Don’t pass up the opportunity to expand your network and build your personal brand

We must do more for seniors coming home from hospital

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s clear the status quo isn’t meeting the needs of our aging population. So what can be done?

Alberta’s budget cuts not aggressive enough: report

Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta’s spending reduction plans much smaller than previous governments that wanted to eliminate the deficit, says Fraser Report

Alberta has much to teach Ontario on budgeting

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Alberta government has not only set out a better direction on program spending, it also has a better plan on taxes

Good news for Canadian education – and cause for concern

Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite excellent recent PISA results, Canadians shouldn’t be complacent. From 2015 to 2018, scores fell in all three subjects

Understanding and comparing investment returns

Reading Time: 3 minutes Keep in mind that, despite new disclosure rules to increase transparency, the fee shown on your investment report may not be the total fee you paid your adviser

Truth always leads to healing

Reading Time: 3 minutes Though the story of Frozen 2 is a fairy tale, it contains many deep truths