The Safe Water Project: Clean Water for the Community

 Above: The Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence All photos courtesy of Keewaytinook Okimakanak The issue of drinking water and boiling water advisories in First Nations communities has been a prominent concern for many years. A report released by the Council of Canadians indicated that as of January 2015 there were 169 drinking water advisories in 126

The Next Generation of Website Development: QuickSilk

 Have you ever tried to build a blog or a website for yourself or your company? At first the sites you’ve always heard of for “easy” website building seem like a good idea. But after 30 minutes of clicking around, you begin to understand the limitations and realize there is

Telepathic Control

 Photo courtesy of Blurppy.com Photo courtesy of Neurogadget.com As time goes on, technology becomes more advanced, leaving many people without a full understanding of how to use the gadgets that fill their homes and workplaces. In many science fiction universes this problem has been addressed by creating ways for people

My New Years Resolution – Sleep!

 With the dawn of a new year, most of us have thoughts of making positive changes in our lives. But few think of getting more sleep. Sleep is one of the four pillars of optimal health, and more and more research is highlighting its importance as part of a healthy

Nipissing University Provides Quality Education to First Nations Communities

 It is frequently forgotten access to learning and high-quality teaching is not available for everyone in Canada. The education provided for Aboriginal children is just one example of a group with limited access. Their level of education is well below that of other Canadian children. The high school graduation rate

Fact or Fiction: Common Eye Myths Debunked

 By John-Paul Muggeridge and Dr. Thomas-A. Noël Does eating carrots really improve vision? Can excessive computer use cause permanent damage to your vision? Here are a few truths and myths commonly encountered by eye care professionals. Eating carrots can improve visual functioning: FICTION (mostly)  The Allied fighter pilots in WWII

Nissan Skyline GT-R: Automotive Weapon & Forbidden Fruit

 Nineteen eighty-nine was by all accounts a banner year, one of fundamental change. In February of 1989, convoys of Soviet tanks, artillery and armored personnel carriers lumbered across the Afghan-Uzbek Bridge and back into the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic, thereby signaling the Soviets’ abandonment of their nearly decade-long failed military

Enjoy Some Digital Family Time Together

 No negative behaviour associated with kids’ use of video games in households with strong parent-child bond We live in a digital age. Technology has become an integral part of how we see, learn about and interact with the world. From computers at the office, to televisions at home, to smartphones

Wanderlust: A Breath Of Fresh Air

 Photo courtesy of Stephen McVeigh When we are in the midst of sweet summertime, who can bear to stay inside all day? At Wanderlust Mont-Tremblant, there will be no shortage of time spent outdoors! From the outdoor yoga classes to the sunrise and sunset hikes, you’ll be soaking up the

Digital Detox at Wanderlust

 Photo courtesy of Ali Kaukas The upcoming Wanderlust Festival at Mont-Tremblant is the ultimate digital detox. With all of the different activities, yoga classes and spa excursions occupying your time, you’ll (almost) forget about the emails, texts and notifications blowing up your phone. Photo courtesy of Abbey Ley Wanderlust is