Anxiety. Depression. Suicide. There is a crisis in mental health. The Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton is aiming to change that. I worked with the Council to ensure that their communications are impactful, helpful and advance their work. … More Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton
Words are the most powerful tool we have to make people think and inspire them to act. On the issue of climate change, action is urgently needed. For Earth Day, I authored an op-ed for the Hamilton Spectator about climate change, farming, food and the future. … More Hamilton Spectator
Everyone has a story. But not everyone is a storyteller. Banko Creative Studio has been bringing stories to life since 1996. I use my communications expertise and storytelling skills to share clients’ messages in meaningful ways. With Banko, I am part of a team of storytellers who create thoughtful, well-rounded strategies for clients. … More Banko Creative Studio
You know a lot. Maybe you’ve literally written the book in your particular area of expertise. That was the case for engineer Raymond Van Groll. When Construction Canada asked Raymond to write an article demystifying lightweight steel framing, he came to me for help. … More Atkins + Van Groll
Charities and not-for-profits are special organizations. In their missions, in their everydays, they are working to make life better. Supporting that is a fulfilling task. The YMCA is one of the biggest charities in Canada. When five Ys joined together to form the YMCA of Three Rivers, the amalgamation meant updating programs, services and communications … More YMCA of Three Rivers
Construction and manufacturing are evolving. Steel Design magazine from ArcelorMittal showcases the diversity, sustainability and versatility of steel. As the writer for Steel Design, I provided practical, technical, timely, useful information to architects, designers, engineers, developers and contractors to help them meet the changing needs of the building industry. … More Steel Design Magazine
Learning about local issues, supporting local businesses, participating in local events and building relationships with the people who share our communities, towns and neighbourhoods connects us more deeply with our homes and enriches our lives. The Puslinch Pioneer, published 10 times a year completely by volunteers, is a community newsletter for residents of Puslinch, Ontario. … More Puslinch Pioneer
Off-leash hiking is one of the best ways to let dogs be dogs. They are in nature, sniffing and running as they want, making their own choices. On the human side, time off-leash strengthens our bonds with our dogs. We take joy in their enjoyment of the hike. Our dogs recognize that this is a … More How to train your dog for off-leash hiking
Dogs enrich people’s lives. Whether it’s through training challenges that teach both dog and human, the surprising abilities that dogs possess, the unique experiences humans share with their dogs or a myriad of other special moments, dogs are a constant source of inspiration for me and a fascinating topic to write about. As a regular … More ThatMutt.com
Home–whether it’s a farm in the country, a condo in the city, a family-friendly two-storey in the suburbs–is an extremely personal, special place. The experience of finding, buying, renovating, building, decorating and maintaining our homes can be both challenging and rewarding. On homify.ca, I wrote about beautiful homes, discussed trends and showcased architects, designers and … More homify.ca
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