Vital Signs: a simple way to cut carbon emissions—don’t let polluters hide

The ConversationSeptember 29, 2021
Federal election: Which party has the best climate plan? Here’s where they stand

The ConversationSeptember 10, 2021
Coffee, Ethiopia, hospitality and war

Jemal CountessSeptember 10, 2021
Food for thought: Bat, with a side of hate

Yvonne TsuiAugust 30, 2021

Issues & Advocacy

UNPACKING CLIMATE CHANGE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL, AND GLOBAL ISSUES

Government of Canada invests $2.6 million to improve alfalfa growth and develop a grassland carbon offset system

Aidan FisherAugust 6, 2021

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has announced an investment of over $2.6 million to Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) to support three projects that will assess and improve alfalfa growth using artificial intelligence and will develop a Canadian grassland carbon offset system. ... Read More...

New Lightspeed study sheds light on impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ businesses

Aidan FisherAugust 6, 2021

Lightspeed, the commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale and create exceptional customer experiences, has announced the results of a study on the impacts of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ+ North American business community.... Read More...

Workforce lifeline for Canada’s foodservice industry

Joe BakerAugust 4, 2021

Canada’s tourism sector has lost over 500,000 jobs from its workforce since the pandemic began. Tourism HR Canada today announced the launch of a federally funded Student Work Placement Program offering paid work-integrated learning opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector.... Read More...

S.Pellegrino and Food for Soul: Nourishing the future by acting responsibly

Aidan FisherJuly 7, 2021

S.Pellegrino has announced their collaboration with Food for Soul to support their mission and Refettorio projects around the world, empowering socially responsible actions that improve the health of our food system and reduce food loss and waste while enabling inclusion and resilience. ... Read More...

6 ways to approach urban green spaces in the push for racial justice and health equity

The ConversationJune 23, 2021

Multiple pandemics have been raging over the past year. Those of us in North America witnessed the convergence of three systemic issues focused on people’s health, green spaces and racial justice.... Read More...

SkipTheDishes Invites Canadians to Attend Virtual Drag Brunch in Support of 2SLGBTQ+ Organizations

Stacey NewmanJune 23, 2021

SkipTheDishes will be crowning their very first Queen during a virtual Drag Brunch on Friday, June 25th for Canadians to tune into. This event will be streamed live and hosted by Canadian model and host of Canada Drag's Race, Stacey McKenzie.... Read More...

World Oceans Day: We cannot meet sustainable development goals with a sick ocean

The ConversationJune 7, 2021

The oceans are the architects of planetary life and they are full of possibilities as a source of sustainable resources. Yet we must also consider our place in nature, and reflect on the principles of social justice, including how we “use” the ocean.... Read More...

Dozens of businesses are teaming up with Ocean Wise to help end overfishing

SUSTAIN EditorialJune 7, 2021

Throughout June and July, Ocean Wise’s seafood program is running its Waves of Change campaign to educate and empower individuals and businesses to take action to help end one of our planet's greatest crises: overfishing.... Read More...

Canada backs greater gender equality in nutrition response to COVID-19

SUSTAIN EditorialJune 7, 2021

Understanding how the pandemic disproportionately impacts women and girls is crucial for decision-makers to mitigate the inter-generational impact of malnutrition on health and poverty.... Read More...

Protections for renters have been stripped to the bone, here’s how everyday working-class people are fighting back

Ivy KnightJune 7, 2021

Protections for tenants have been stripped to the bone during Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s tenure. And what happens in Ontario is only a precursor for actions that will sweep the country. The slumlords of old seem quaint compared to the financialized landlords of today. ... Read More...

How plant-based diets could help prevent the next pandemic

The ConversationMay 26, 2021

A case for plant-based? Viruses like COVID-19, SARS, bovine spongiform, swine flu and avian flu all have something in common: They all come from animals, described by scientists as zoonotic diseases.... Read More...

Regardless of education or training, racialized immigrant women earn less

The ConversationMay 26, 2021

Reducing workplace discrimination based on gender and race: findings suggest that no matter how much education, training or networking that racialized female immigrants do, they are still earning less than their peers.... Read More...

Food + Beverage

Coffee, Ethiopia, hospitality and war

Food for thought: Bat, with a side of hate

Chop Steakhouse & Bar expands its commitment to beef sustainability

Issues & Advocacy

Vital Signs: a simple way to cut carbon emissions—don’t let polluters hide

Federal election: Which party has the best climate plan? Here’s where they stand

Coffee, Ethiopia, hospitality and war

Business

3 ways restaurant staff and customers can communicate to prevent food allergy reactions

Modern Meat to enter restaurants nationwide through GFS

CubicFarm Systems Corp. Selects Microsoft for Next Generation Sustainable Ag-Tech

People

6 sustainability ideas that have gone mainstream in Canada: FCM

Globally Local Technologies Rebrands as Odd Burger Corporation

Cheese: A Love Story, Hosted by the World’s Youngest Maître Fromager, Afrim Pristine

Vital Signs: a simple way to cut carbon emissions—don’t let polluters hide

Federal election: Which party has the best climate plan? Here’s where they stand

Coffee, Ethiopia, hospitality and war

Food for thought: Bat, with a side of hate

Issues & Advocacy

Government of Canada invests $2.6 million to improve alfalfa growth and develop a grassland carbon offset system

New Lightspeed study sheds light on impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ businesses

Workforce lifeline for Canada’s foodservice industry

S.Pellegrino and Food for Soul: Nourishing the future by acting responsibly

SkipTheDishes Invites Canadians to Attend Virtual Drag Brunch in Support of 2SLGBTQ+ Organizations

World Oceans Day: We cannot meet sustainable development goals with a sick ocean

Dozens of businesses are teaming up with Ocean Wise to help end overfishing

Canada backs greater gender equality in nutrition response to COVID-19

Protections for renters have been stripped to the bone, here’s how everyday working-class people are fighting back

How plant-based diets could help prevent the next pandemic

Regardless of education or training, racialized immigrant women earn less