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I failed at work. How can I recover from this?

I failed at work. How can I recover from this?

Also, the benefits of sound baths for leaders, the tricky work of being ‘responsible’ in business and the how a positive mindset can boost your career
As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans

As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans

Environmental groups are critical of Ottawa’s delay in plans to phase out open-net farms, while fish farm operators say mixed messages have created uncertain environment for their businesses.
Being an only child gave me the best of both social and private worlds

Being an only child gave me the best of both social and private worlds

Never lonely, I enjoyed that I could choose when to be on my own.
When does office romance become cause for dismissal?

When does office romance become cause for dismissal?

Office romance is tricky business, especially when it involves the C-suite
Change to capital gains taxes will catch many average Canadians

Change to capital gains taxes will catch many average Canadians

As with most tax changes introduced by this government, it’s far more complex than it should be.
How can I tell my boss that attending certain meetings is a waste of my time?

How can I tell my boss that attending certain meetings is a waste of my time?

It is in everyone’s interests to only attend meetings where your presence has value
Is the Trudeau government overselling how much housing it can build? Yes

Is the Trudeau government overselling how much housing it can build? Yes

The housing plan is ambitious and needed and will encourage more building in the right places. But homes can’t be built as quickly as promises.
Starting my own cancer support network changed my life

Starting my own cancer support network changed my life

When the cancer support group that Andrea Douglas enjoyed attending was no longer funded, she figured out a way to create a support network herself.
An aging fleet, growing demand, spiralling costs: Rough seas for BC Ferries

An aging fleet, growing demand, spiralling costs: Rough seas for BC Ferries

It is one of the largest and most complex ferry systems in the world but decades of underfunding has left BC Ferries with a fleet that is barely able to meet peak demand when everything is running smoothly
Divorced parents are supposed to share kid costs fairly. But that's often not the case

Divorced parents are supposed to share kid costs fairly. But that's often not the case

When it comes to divorce, how do parents divide who pays for what? Some costs are laid out in a parenting agreement - but other costs are not