Digital platforms are engineered to amplify negative, emotionally charged content, exploiting our neural biases and leaving many people stuck in cycles of stress and doomscrolling. Building awareness of these systems — and adopting intentional habits that protect our attention — is essential for personal well‑being in an era of overlapping global crises.
Canada’s job market is evolving faster than traditional education can keep up, leaving many workers — especially those entering the workforce or changing careers — without accessible ways to build in-demand skills. Microcourses offer a low-barrier path for Canadians to help them stay competitive and support their communities.
In a challenging funding landscape, arts organizations and coalitions are making a case for more investment in terms of economic return. According to this new index, arts density also has a significant impact on connection and belonging in Canadian communities.
Use of BC Rent Banks jumped 13 per cent in just one year. Despite rising demand, no new funding has been committed beyond April 1, putting support for vulnerable renters at risk.
