The old way of classifying jobs as blue- or white-collar is no longer relevant in Canada’s modern labour market. Our 21st century economy and workforce are too complex to boil jobs and work categories down to a simple blue- or white-collar contrast. The first use of white collar to describe those in non-manual labour jobs dates back to the […]
Have you been extremely tired after a week of arduous work, perhaps including several night shifts, when you would rather spend a lazy Sunday morning in bed? I am talking about one of those days when you take a 15-minute nap after brunch that turns into a nice 5-hour long afternoon sleep. And, when you […]
In part 1 of this series, we talked about what makes a mineral ‘critical.’ We also discussed how current societal, economic, and political atmospheres have applied pressure on sensitive regions to open for business – mining, that is. This month, let’s unpack mineral claims and prospecting with a focus on consultation (or a lack thereof) […]
In my previous post, I gave a bit of an overview of my personal favourite brand of abstract structure: categories (if you haven’t read that post yet, then please consider yourself formally, aggressively notified to do so). To briefly summarize the main point of that post (which you should definitely still go read if you […]
In my last blog, we took a deep dive into depression, examining its complex nature and the profound ways it affects mental health. There’s a clear and troubling link among depression, loneliness, and social isolation, creating a cycle where loneliness intensifies depression, and depression, in turn, worsens loneliness and social isolation. This challenge grows as […]
How often do software creators actually reach out to us, the users, before they dive into building the next big thing? Almost never. That’s why when we stumble upon a feature in an app that doesn’t quite click with what we’d expect or need, we’re left with few options – shrug it off, maybe send […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Assistive technology are inherently intertwined and quickly becoming one of the fastest growing tools to be utilized by educators and students in the classroom. This quickly developing technology has exploded on campuses across Canada and the United States, prompting new policies and procedures to be developed to encompass the equipment, and […]
In today’s fast-paced world, where navigating through traffic congestion has become a daily ritual, the prospect of working from home emerges as a beacon of hope for alleviating congestion on our roads. But delving deeper, we find that the impact of remote work on traffic is a multifaceted issue, ripe with opportunities and challenges. Picture […]
Almost 20% of Canadians are 65 or older. Although we aren’t sure the exact number of 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults, some estimates have been between 2% and 10%. 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors are often overlooked when considering senior care, retirement living, nursing homes, community programs, and healthcare. Many 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors experienced criminalization, discrimination, family rejection, and violence throughout […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of agriculture, the integration of advanced technologies has led to the emergence of Agriculture 4.0, a transformative era that harnesses the power of digital innovation to revolutionize farming practices. This blog delves into the intricate technical stack of Agriculture 4.0, exploring how each component contributes to the digital harvest revolution. […]