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WHY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS AT THE HEART OF OUR LEGAL PRACTICE AT WARDS LAWYERS PC

At WARDS LAWYERS PC, we believe that being a great law firm means more than delivering exceptional legal services – it also means being an active, contributing member of our community. For over 20 years, we’ve built our practice not only around legal excellence, but around a deep connection to the people, families, and organizations […]

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SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION: STRATEGIES FOR LAW FIRMS

May marks Mental Health Week in Canada, offering an important opportunity to reflect on the state of mental wellness in the workplace – especially in high-pressure professions like law. Legal professionals are known for their resilience, but the demands of the job can take a toll. Long hours, emotionally intense files, high expectations, and client

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YOUR CAR IS SPYING ON YOU: WHAT DATA YOUR VEHICLE COLLECTS & HOW IT’S USED

As the world becomes more and more connected, data becomes more and more valuable. Our data has become a commodity that is bought and sold by the providers of electronics, apps, social media and many others. Our smartphones gather increasing amounts of data about us with each day that passes. What about our vehicles? Cars

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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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