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The odds of bachelor’s degree graduates landing a job in their field of study
Graduating high school students are now considering their field of study as they apply for university or college. Newsflash: those getting a bachelor’s degree in certain programs, such as nursing or pharmacy, have much better odds of landing a job in their field of study than those with degrees in say… history or sociology.
International Polar Bear Day: Exploring the polar bear capital of the world
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day, a day to celebrate an icon of Canada’s wildlife heritage, but also to bring attention to the importance of polar bear conservation.
Thermostats: Potential energy and money saver…and relationship strainer
Overall, 9 in 10 Canadian households (92%) reported having a thermostat in 2021, and 42% of those that had one reported having two or more. While Canadian households can save money by lowering the thermostat in their home, things may get heated when it comes to choosing the “ideal” temperature setting.
More workers are building housing in Canada, but labour shortages remain
In addition to zoning, fees, permits, cost of materials and other challenges involved in getting shovels in the ground to meet the demand for housing, having enough labour to build it all and the cost of wages is a common concern.
Nearly one in three Canadians say demands of work interfere with home and family life
Do you struggle with work-life balance? You are not alone, with nearly one-third (32%) of working Canadians aged 15 to 74 living in the provinces reporting that their work interfered with their home and family life in 2022.
Cruise disembarkations sail past pre-pandemic levels in 2023
US-resident arrivals in Canada by land and air, as well as overseas-resident arrivals by air, remained well below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. However, cruise vacations have proven to be among the most resilient types of travel in Canada with disembarkations sailing past pre-pandemic levels before the end of the 2023 season.
Let’s talk about sex: Where do teens get their sexual health information?
Having access to appropriate sexual health information can increase young peoples’ knowledge related to their sexual health and behaviours. Sexual health education includes topics like contraception and sexually transmitted or blood borne infections (STBBIs), as well as other aspects of well-being such as healthy relationships, sexual attraction and gender identity.
Eh Sayers: Highlights from our podcast
Our podcast has explored topics such as inflation, misinformation, climate change, housing, the supply chain and much more. After 2+ years, 4 seasons and 16 episodes, let’s have a look back at some of our favourite and most compelling moments to date.
Pink Shirt Day: Raising awareness about bullying in Canada
The last Wednesday of February each year is Pink Shirt Day in Canada. Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti-Bullying Day, raises awareness about bullying in schools, workplaces, at home and online.