The majority of homeowners (72 per cent) in Atlantic Canada are planning renovations in the next two years according to a new survey. The poll also found that homeowners in Atlantic Canada are more likely to plan home improvements in the next year (59 per cent) – higher than in any other region of the [...]

Call it being a caregiver, parenting your parents, or just being ‘on call’. A new Investors Group poll reveals that Canada’s baby boomers are devoting their time, their money and racking up their mileage to help their aging parents with everything from a drive to the doctor’s office to making financial and health decisions. And [...]

Even during tough economic times, Canadians are most likely to identify good neighbours and green surroundings as key to the quality of life in their community, according to the results of a new national public-opinion survey.
The survey, which was commissioned by Community Foundations of Canada as part of its Vital Signs program and conducted [...]

Ontario’s doctors want the last long weekend of summer to be a safe one for all, but are sounding the alarm about children’s use of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). In a report released today, the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) has found that ATVs pose a significant, but avoidable risk of injury and death to children.
“As [...]

A new international poll conducted by Angus Reid Strategies shows a high level of disillusionment with the state of governance in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
In the online survey of representative national samples in each one of the three countries, 62 per cent of Canadian respondents are satisfied with the way [...]

Many people dream of living in a vast city such as Toronto or Vancouver when they think of Canada, however a growing number of people want to shed city life and become part of Canada’s growing rural community.
Canada has a lot to offer when it comes to rural living: mountains, lakes, forests and even [...]

Canadians are among the world’s worst complainers about poor customer service, a new survey suggests. According to a recent poll from Ipsos Reid, almost 38 per cent of people surveyed in 23 countries have complained about a product or service in the past year. The figure jumps to 44 per cent for residents of Canada and the [...]

City of Edmonton attractions are blooming with colourful activities this summer. After more than a year of renovations Muttart Conservatory is reopening with renewed plant collections, interactive educational facilities, and a stunning new public courtyard complete with etched stone pyramid, waterfalls and flowers.
“It’s a wonderful place, a sanctuary,” says Jan Archbold, City spokesperson. “The tropical [...]

Close your eyes, picture a vibrant, growing city nestled in the scenic Assiniboine River Valley, surrounded by alluring landscapes, rolling hills, enormous skies, quaint towns and unspoiled countryside. Welcome to Brandon, a city of promise, in which our children wish to stay and raise their own children. We invite you to discover Brandon, Manitoba more [...]

There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, rested from good night’s sleep, and glancing at the clock, only to do a double-take: You’re late!
For most people, knowing they’re running late for work strikes the fear of God within them and as a result, they move like there’s a fire under [...]