Risk is a part of any business venture, and this is especially true in agriculture. From the weather and natural disasters like floods to market fluctuations, farm businesses face many risks that are out of their control, as well as some risks that can be managed.

“Many people view risk as negative, but taking risks provides an opportunity for greater returns, and if you are not prepared you can't take advantage of them,” says Gwen Paddock, national director of agriculture at...

Some red flags have been going up about Canada's national health-care system lately. The demand for health services is high, especially as the population ages, infrastructure is getting old, there are shortages of some health professionals, drugs are expensive, and there is a need for more accessible community-based services.

Most Canadians assume that their publicly funded national health-care system will always be there for them when they need it. But, the federal government has...

New parents get a lot of advice and tips on how to care for their little ones, but a reminder to get your baby's eyes checked isn't always one of them.

According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, all children should have their first comprehensive eye exam when they are between six and 12 months old. “Early identification of vision problems can be crucial,” says Richard Kort, a doctor of optometry. “Issues such as lazy eye or strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes,...

Did you know that you can make an impact on generations to come by planning a future gift to the charity that you are passionate about?

One example is SickKids. Charitable gifts have helped the hospital with research breakthroughs of the kind that have made it a leader in children's health. ''Every year, more than 100,000 children come to our hospital with hopes that we can solve their health issues with life-saving care,” says Ted Garrard, President and CEO of SickKids Foundation....

M. Night is back.

[ Through the interviews, we learn of Rebecca's affliction with mirrors, and Tyler's story of freezing when faced with a game saving tackle, which are both revisited and overcome during the final battle. ]