General Interest

PREVENTING, MANAGING, AND COPING WITH STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Experiencing stress in the workplace can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes inevitable. Deadlines are fast approaching, expectations seem too high to reach, and the pressure piles up. Whether you work in hospitality, construction, healthcare, the legal sector, or many others, stress is a universal experience we all go through at one point or another. Especially […]

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STRIDING FORWARD AND REFLECTING ON THE PAST: A TIMELINE OF WOMEN AND THE LAW

International Women’s Day falls on March 8th each year, providing an opportunity to reflect on how far women’s rights have come since the birth of Feminist Movements. Throughout history, women have used the law as a tool to advance their positions and rights in society. The following is a timeline of some of these achievements

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WARDS’ CORE VALUES – BLOOD PRESSURE, TARGETS AND THE HEADLESS CHICKEN!

Recently, I was opportune to visit my doctor for my usual heart check. Surprisingly, the diagnosis came out great, my blood pressure is good.  Looking back, I can’t remember when my blood pressure was ever normal. It appeared that the more I checked it, the higher it became. At some point I almost gave up,

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IT’S AN EXCITING TIME TO BE A YOUNG WOMAN

It’s undeniably an exciting era for young women with boundless opportunities and open doors. Each woman’s journey is unique, filled with different experiences and challenges. Despite these differences, there are fundamental skills or life principles that young women should cultivate for a balanced and fulfilling life. GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.

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HOME COOKING

When I graduated law school from the University of Ottawa I had two potential career paths laid out in front of me. The first was to stay in Ottawa and complete my articles for the Federal Crown Attorney’s office. The second was to return to my hometown of Lindsay Ontario and article for my father. 

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OUR FUN, ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TIPS FOR A LAWFUL AND LEGALLY-COMPLIANT HOLIDAY

It will be here before you know it. Our (non-exhaustive) tips to you and your family for a safe, fun and legally-prudent Christmas Day for 2020: 1)       On Christmas Eve after early bed time, apply a liberal, but discreet, thin layer of baby powder on the floor outside each child’s room to discourage middle-of-the-night

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TORONTO TEMPORARILY BANNED FROM GETTING A DRIVER’S LICENSE IN LINDSAY

The Ontario government is cancelling all in-vehicle road tests in regions in the Grey (Lockdown) level, effective November 23, 2020. This currently applies to all road tests in the City of Toronto and Peel Region, including the Brampton, Downsview, Etobicoke, Metro East, Mississauga and Port Union DriveTest centres. This action is being taken to help

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TAKE THE 30 X 30 CHALLENGE IN AUGUST – 30 MIN A DAY OUTSIDE IN NATURE FOR 30 DAYS – SPONSORED BY ONTARIO PARKS

If you are looking for great reason to get outside, you can take up the annual Ontario Parks 30×30 Challenge. It is part of our government's Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative and runs for the month of August. To meet the 30×30 Challenge, participants must spend 30 minutes outside in nature each day for 30 days. The 30×30

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