Creative Retirement

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A former teacher, then activities director for seniors shares factors that lead to creative, and vital retirement years.

Joan and Linda: an outstanding dinner party

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The love, care, and imagination that went into a dinner party to view photos and video clips from Joan and Linda’s trip to Cuba.

Story of Doris and Lance

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They met at a party in Vancouver’s Shaunessy neighbourhood in the 1930’s. What followed was romance, the war, marriage, breakup, and a life-long friendship. Doris shared these three years before her passing. It’s a remarkable story of boarding with Marilyn

Monique Gray Smith: Community School Interviews

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Monique Gray Smith, the Founder of Little Drum Consulting has an exceptional capacity to walk in many lands. As an Aboriginal woman she sensitively interprets First Nation sensibilities and gives us context specific information. Her experience working with governments and

Benefits of giving up driver’s license

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So many unexpected benefits including increased opportunities for social and community connections and healing support from no longer driving oneself around town.

Hiring leaders: Looking for mavericks

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In hiring leaders, employers are looking for mavericks, those willing to think on their own. To view more of Eric’s ideas.

Career Development – going the distance

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The model or expectation of higher education or training leading to immediate career placement is no longer the norm. There are steps to take to help make the leap.

Greatest teaching opportunity

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How a teacher gets to be in a position to change the world, carries with the challenge to work within the system you’re trying to change.

Elizabeth May: Keeping up the spirit

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A Q&A response to how Elizabeth holds up her spirit in the face of many challenges.

Finding our career or life path

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Transition or moving on. The process started when I was 18 right out of high school. Having a certain amount of talent to compete at the World Cup level. In travelling I felt that someone had turned a light on.