What Needs to Change in Canadian Philanthropy? Sam Watts October 12, 2024 716 Think Philanthropically Last month this column left readers in suspense. We suggested that some things need to change in order for philanthropic efforts to shift into a 21st century mindset and that a number o...
Mastering the Mind: Understanding your Amazing Brain Emilie Hackett October 10, 2024 570 Flipping through the paper. Reading a headline. Catching the scent of coffee as it brews. Tuning into the faint ticking of a clock nearby. Each moment of our human experience is made possible by the body’s most...
On its 90th anniversary, the Jewish General Hospital is a trailblazer in healthcare Sarah Fletcher October 7, 2024 1271 As one of the top hospitals in Quebec, the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) excels at pushing the boundaries of medicine and offering exceptional patient care. None of it would be possible without donations to the...
Sandwich Generation: Feeling the Squeeze Lynn MacNeil September 26, 2024 922 Managing Your Money The sandwich generation refers to middle-aged adults (often in their 30s to 60s) who care for both their older parents and their own children, whether financially, physically, or emotiona...
Visiting Ottawa anytime soon? Here are my latest tips on the dining scene mikecohen September 25, 2024 745 MtlRestoRap OTTAWA- The culinary scene in our nation’s capital is in full bloom, with a thriving community of Ottawa chefs and diverse restaurants making names for themselves both at home and abroad. Here are ...
Stroll & Dash is Still Going Strong After 23 Years Michèle LaForest September 21, 2024 777 Be Part of a Fun, Family Event That Raises Money to Improve the Lives of Young Cancer Patients and Their Families at the MUHC Having a child diagnosed with cancer is every parent’s worst nightmare. “Our lives w...
Brain Canada, McGill, and CQDM partner with industry on drug discovery Ian Popple September 20, 2024 730 Novel drug could provide hope to those suffering from neuropathic pain and insomnia A diverse consortium, combining expertise from McGill University, the Quebec government and private industry, has made signifi...
The MUHC Foundation is breaking the silence on endometriosis Stefanie Sweeney September 19, 2024 1106 Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory condition that affects one in every ten women and gender-diverse individuals, yet it remains one of the most underdiagnosed conditions. Characterized by ...
Decrypting DAFs (Donor Advised Funds) Lizzie Cody, Philanthropic Advisor September 18, 2024 683 Do you discuss philanthropy with your clients? Research shows that advisors who engage in discussions around giving with their clients bolster their business and increase client satisfaction by building a bette...
Disturbing Language: Young English-speakers are concerned about language and have serious questions about their future in Quebec Guy Rex Rodgers September 15, 2024 1187 What We Choose To Remember In August I had the pleasure of being invited to Bishop’s University to show my documentary film What We Choose To Remember. The annual Bishop’s Forum offers young leaders (18-26) an...
