David C. Onley, One of his Final Interviews with The Edge Magazine.
When The Honourable David C. Onley took his position as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in 2007, it was a significant moment for Canadians and especially
When The Honourable David C. Onley took his position as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in 2007, it was a significant moment for Canadians and especially
With the advent of global warming, increased drought, heat waves, and rising sea levels, climate change is on everybody’s mind. Climate change conferences like the
Meghan McPeak’s passion for basketball and broadcasting started at a young age. It continued during her time at Humber College in Canada, where she studied
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When it comes to being productive, most of us probably wish we could step it up a notch or two. But those who successfully accomplish
Photo courtesy of Berma Marshall. Rosa Parks wasn’t the first Black woman in American history to refuse leaving her seat for a white passenger. The
February is Black History Month, which is a time to lift up and celebrate Black writers and thinkers of the past and present. Culture would
English is full of expressions we use daily without questioning. Though many of these turns of phrases have problematic or disturbing origins, it’s fascinating to
Photo courtesy of Senate of Canada. Writers and political scientists have often discussed what drives someone to a life of politics — be it circumstance,
Photo courtesy of Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. On February 18, 2021, the official keel ceremony at the Halifax shipyard was held for the HMCS
Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine has made history time and time again. In 1993, she became the first Black Canadian woman elected to the House of
Having gone through a difficult family situation in her teen years, Kelsey Boyer was blessed with a strong support system that helped channel her negative
Dads have had a rough year. COVID-19 undoubtedly changed everything, particularly how people relate to one another. While some may have gotten closer with others
The Bullet Journal method is a remarkably efficient and organized way of note taking and daily journaling that has turned into an international phenomenon ever
The gig economy is booming and many regular 9-to-5 workers have side hustles that fulfill their other interests and help them make a few extra
With COVID-19 impacting the economy and causing two lockdown periods, many enterprising souls have found creative ways to earn a few extra dollars within unique
Rhonda Swan thought she had it all: a prestigious job with a six-figure salary, a loving husband, a fancy house, and a luxury car. She
Bon Tran is a life coach and fitness trainer specializing in helping people achieve their weight-loss goals, make healthy transformations to their lifestyles, and achieve
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You have decided to take the plunge and become a small business owner/ entrepreneur. Congratulations. You are joining the 1.14 million small business owners in
Here is a list of nonfiction books that played a significant role in shaping Barack Obama’s character: The Souls of Black Folk by Web Du
A lot of people would attribute the opportunities they’ve received to who they know. Who you know matters both in business and in life. Whether
Do you dread getting up in the morning to start your workday? Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or detached from your professional and personal life are common
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Joseph Neale learned about overcoming obstacles at a young age. When he was barely out of his teens, his promising musical career – and his
Pamela Ogang is a born entrepreneur, and champions economic empowerment and the idea of business being fun and liberating. A founder of two businesses geared
Narayanan Krishnan was an award-winning chef with Taj Hotels, and had been offered a prestigious job in Switzerland. But in 2002, after witnessing the horrific
If you’re like me, it can feel like we’ve got 25 hours worth of things to do every day. To help solve this, many people
The Toronto Raptors shocked the sports world by winning the NBA Championship in June, but any devoted basketball fan will tell you that there wasn’t
If success is the goal for your small or medium-sized business, then you need to create a positive company culture. Company culture is your organization’s
When it comes to achieving success, many driven individuals focus solely on the upward climb and ignore what happens along the way – as well
Our professional lives sometimes play out as endless days of meetings, deadlines, and commutes, leaving little time for fun, let alone an opportunity to focus
Google the phrase “How to live life to the fullest” and you’ll get pages of websites offering plenty of suggestions. While the authors have different
When The Edge: A Leader’s Magazine first asked me to write a column on goal-setting and the importance of having a positive attitude in life, I’ll admit
You know that you should eat better and exercise more. But there’s also a force pulling you in the other direction. That force is chocolate
Chris Izquierdo is the co-founder and CEO of DevFacto Technologies Inc., an award-winning software development company based in Edmonton, Alberta that has consistently ranked as
We’re back at work, and the holiday cheer, festive feelings, and relaxed work atmosphere are slowly drifting into memory as we charge into a
Leadership is an oft-defined and widely studied concept. A cursory search of popular leadership quotes will produce definitions such as, “A leader is a
The holiday season is a time for joy and family, spending time with loved ones to celebrate what matters most, and general merriment. From
One of the most important skills you can incorporate into your life is time management. Whether you’re trying to catch the next bus or
There is no denying that being an entrepreneur is hard work, but if you do it correctly it also provides an opportunity to focus on
Living a happy life is as easy as being grateful. Gratitude has been shown to improve various aspects of life, including health, daily satisfaction,
Most of us are aware of gender discrepancies in the workplace. Studies show that women are paid less than men for equal work, (women
If you wake up dreading your workday, you’re not alone. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 70% of Canadians are concerned about the
“Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over
As businesses continue to strategize about growing in size and strength, finding and retaining employees is a crucial factor. Many companies look at hiring
Have you ever felt underappreciated at work? Odds are you’re not alone: according to a study by Clear Review, lack of appreciation is the
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking Thinking back to our school years, most of us can remember a time when we had to do
Afailure is not always a mistake, it may simple be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop
Author and minister for over 40 years, Reverend Charles Swan reminisces on what inspires him and how he continues to serve after so many years.
As a leader, you want to inspire your employees, customers, and the world with your vision. Managing people and situations and making decisions effectively
Setting up a charity makes good business sense. While many business owners and entrepreneurs often make charitable contributions throughout the year, setting up your
Gone are the days when successful companies were only interested in employee production —large gains with immediate results. Case in point: the undeniable success
“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have
Yahaya Baruwa is a Nigerian-born, Toronto-based author and entrepreneur. Having decided on his path at just 21, Baruwa launched his own publishing company, Tapestry
You want it all – the success, the income, the sales, the growth, the know-how. How you get there is another story; you can