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Whether you have been working in one profession or business for a short time or for many years, it may be time to try something else. Even if things are going well and you are basically content, perhaps something is telling you that you've reached a fork in the road and it's simply time to move on.Thumbing through books in the self-help section of your favourite book store or reading the blogs of people who invented a "system" and tripled their annual income in weeks can be motivating. It can al

OTTAWA — Canada's public servants appear to have ignored the possibility of Donald Trump's becoming president of the United States and offered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government no contingency plans before the U.S. election, documents obtained by HuffPost Canada suggest.Emails, memos, reports and briefing notes from September 2016 up until Trump's inauguration one year ago released to HuffPost under the Access to Information Act suggest that no one at Global Affairs Canada, in Cana

Canada Revenue Agency scammers are getting creative.Police in North Vancouver are warning the public to only pay their taxes in, er, normal money after a resident was swindled into sending $3000 to a fraudster via a Bitcoin terminal.They say the victim received a threatening phone call on Thursday from someone who claimed to be from the CRA. The caller told him he'd go to jail if he didn't pay $8000 in back taxes right away and that the cops would show up if he hung up.The man could only afford

Clint Buffington doesn't remember exactly when he started being fascinated by messages found in bottles.He says he was into them before he was aware of The Police's 1979 single "Message in a Bottle," and years before romance novelist and maestro of tears Nicholas Sparks penned a book with the same name.As a kid, Buffington was told he was a "hopeless romantic.""I have no idea where I first learned about them," he told HuffPost Canada, "but because I always loved writing and stories and the ocean

Have you ever wanted to walk away from this parenting gig altogether? You know, just say, screw it, these humans are almost grown up, surely my job is done. I have four amazing, funny, smart teenagers in my life. I love them like crazy, but sometimes they totally exhaust me.This new chapter of navigating the world as a grown up is not easy for them.Truth be told, it's not that easy for us either, because we are constantly having to check in about when to hold on and when to let go. When to tell

OTTAWA — Premier Kathleen Wynne received a frosty reception in a suburban Ottawa venue where she hosted a town hall on Thursday.Representing a 15-year-old Liberal government, Wynne faced questions and criticism on a wide array of topics. One man shared a story about his girlfriend losing her job because of the province's recent minimum wage increase."I spoke up because you're trying to say that you're going to make things better but in, I think in most people's experience, this province ha

SHERBROOKE, Que. — One of the most closely watched Canadian trials in recent years ended Friday with the acquittal of three former railway employees who were charged with criminal negligence causing the death of 47 people in the Lac-Megantic tragedy.The jurors reached the verdict on their ninth day of deliberations.Tom Harding, Richard Labrie and Jean Demaitre were charged with criminal negligence in the 2013 tragedy that killed 47 people when a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed an

Sometimes it can be hard for a child to pick up a book, let alone an instrument, when there are video games and other distractions.An instrument can be challenging at first, making the child want to give up playing if they haven't mastered a song or even a few chords.But rather than using threats to motivate your kid, HuffPost Canada parenting expert, Alyson Schafer, says to use encouragement instead.Story continues below the video:"You're not going to get any iPad time until you get your lesson

Jason Opal, McGill UniversityU.S. President Donald Trump's bigotry is no longer in question. Most recently he has called Haiti, the largest Black nation in our hemisphere, a "shithole" whose people "all have AIDS."The man's a racist, period. So are many of his fans.The puzzle is how Trump came to be a symbol of national pride for evangelical Protestants who value strict morality and good manners. In 2016, 80 per cent of white evangelicals voted for a thrice-married vulgarian of no evident piety,

I've always considered myself a team player, but teamwork takes on an entirely new meaning when you're sitting in a box full of cockroaches as your partner counts the correct number of species to free you.This was just one of many challenges that pushed me and my partner, Sam Lambert, to our limits while on The Amazing Race Canada. Embarking on, and winning, this competition was one of the most trying, terrifying and rewarding experiences of my life, and helped me to grow not only personally, bu

CALGARY — A new study commissioned by the Retail Council of Canada says an increase in the duty-free allowance for cross-border shopping would lead to hundreds of thousands of job losses and cut billions of dollars from the Canadian economy.The PwC study comes as U.S. lawmakers push for Canada to increase the duty-free allowance from $20 to $800 as part of ongoing NAFTA talks.The study says that the net economic impact of raising the allowance to $800 would lead to a $12-billion hit to Can

Getting your period is a moment you either look forward to or dread, but now there's even more reason to fear Aunt Flow.A new study has found that girls who get their periods before the age of 12 have a 10 per cent increased risk of heart disease and stroke later on in life compared to girls who get them when they're 13 or older.Published in the BMJ journal "Heart," researchers analyzed data which looked at reproductive risk factors such as early menopause, complications with pregnancy, and hyst

OTTAWA — Business associations are warning that substantial tax changes in the U.S. could end up inflicting more damage on the Canadian economy than the possible termination of the North American Free Trade Agreement.Two of the country's biggest business lobby groups say much of their attention these days is focused on the negatives of the recent U.S. decision to slash corporate taxes to levels comparable to those in Canada.The warning follows on the heels of the Bank of Canada's first pub

No matter where you are in your career, you want a role that's fulfilling, and hopefully you also want to be inspired and challenged (most of us do). You also want to work for a company that eagerly supports your professional development.How do you fulfill your dreams and aspirations — especially in this big, competitive world? How do you learn about the things you don't even know exist? How do you keep yourself motivated in the work you are doing now when all you feel like you do is push,

The world of makeup can be a confusing place. Those venturing into the vortex of face-enhancing products for the first time may feel a little like these guys doing their girlfriends' makeup.And once you finally get the hang of products and the sequence of application, there's the whole convoluted issue of makeup brushes. The endless selection and the God-given purpose for each is a science on its own. Fortunately, this guide is for beginners and we're here to break it down for you. Until you're

TORONTO — Some members of Toronto's LGBTQ community are expressing relief that an arrest had been made in the presumed deaths of two men who went missing from the city's gay village last year, but say they're also angry police didn't heed their concerns over a possible serial killer earlier.Bruce McArthur, a 66-year-old Toronto man, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder Thursday as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Selim Esen and Andrew Kinsman, who were both r

SAGUENAY, Que. — A 15-year-old Quebec boy is challenging his school's policy of confiscating a smartphone for 24 hours if it is used during class.A school board in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region confirms it received a letter from Vincent Duguay this week.The letter notes that confiscating a cellphone for a whole day is unconstitutional and causes problems for teens, including being unavailable if employers try to reach them.Nothing to do with using phones in class: dadDuguay has never

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has some advice for the next leader of Saskatchewan: handle the economy differently than the government has under current premier Brad Wall.The governing Saskatchewan Party is to choose a new leader later this month to replace Wall, who announced last summer that he was leaving politics.Wall rose to national prominence for his down-to-earth style, sharp wit and, more recently, his willingness to lock horns with Ottawa.The conservative politician has

Sorry folks, but if you're a fan of red meat, you could be increasing your risk of colon cancer, according to a new study. That goes for white bread and sugary drinks, too.That's because these foods increase inflammation in the body, and this inflammation is associated with a higher long-term risk of developing colon cancer.Looking at data of more than 120,000 adults from two health studies, researchers determined that men and women with the highest inflammatory diets increased their risk of dev

After the hustle and cheer of the holidays, it can be easy to fall into a slump. We're back to work, back to reality and, with the short days, many of us are missing the sunshine.Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a kind of depression thought to be caused by the lack of sunlight, affects 17 to 18 per cent of Canadians at some point in their lives. Around 2 to 3 per cent of those will experience some of the most difficult symptoms of the disorder. Even those of us who aren't affected by SAD may w

Recent research is showing promising findings for tackling common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, addiction, schizophrenia, ADHD and OCD with nutritional interventions. We are learning so much about the interconnectivity between diet, gut bacteria, the brain, mood, and behaviour, that there is a new burgeoning field called nutritional psychiatry. It may be strange to think that food could replace pharma as a treatment plan, but this seems to

Someone said to me the other day, "Oh, I thought you had your crap all together by looking at your Facebook posts." Cue a water-coming-out-of-my-nose laugh snort.Me? Well, I suppose if you judge me on my newsfeed, then I'm rocking this parenting thing pretty hard. It made me think about how we compare our own lives with other people's highlight reels. So I thought I'd share some of the things that I do not currently post on my social media pages (but maybe should).1. Pictures of anything but a p

If you're going to be a member of the Royal Family, you may as well start dressing like them.Meghan Markle, who is marrying Prince Harry this May, took a style cue from her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, and her soon-to-be sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, when she and Prince Harry stepped out in Cardiff, Wales, on Thursday.For the occasion, the former actress wore a black Stella McCartney coat, Hiut Denim jeans, Tabitha Simmons velvet booties, and a cozy scarf. Underneath her winter

It may be easier to spread the influenza virus (flu) than previously thought according to new U.S. research, which has found that simply breathing could be enough to transmit the virus to others.It is commonly believed that the flu can be spread by exposure to droplets from an infected person's coughs or sneezes, or by touching contaminated surfaces.However, the new study, led by the University of Maryland, has found evidence to suggest that avoiding those who are coughing and sneezing as well a

Sexual harassment in the workplace is latent, pervasive and transcends industry. While many women have known (and suffered) this fact for decades, it has recently come to light via powerful social media movements (notably, #metoo and #TimesUp) that have been unrelenting in the call for action.Exposure and public discourse have been important first steps in confronting this issue, but equipping and empowering people to act in the face of harassment is the only way in which we can begin to truly m

TORONTO — Licensed marijuana producer Tilray Canada Ltd. has signed a deal to become a medical cannabis supplier to Shoppers Drug Mart.Subject to Health Canada's approval of Shoppers Drug Mart's application to dispense medical marijuana, Tilray will supply the retailer with Tilray branded medical cannabis products.The B.C.-based company expects the products will be sold online because regulations restrict the sale of medical cannabis in retail pharmacies.Tilray says its products are sold i

TORONTO — The Canadian distributor of the EpiPen says there is a shortage of one size of the emergency treatment for people at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions.Pfizer Canada says there is a shortage of the 0.3-milligram form of the EpiPen because of a manufacturing disruption. The 0.15-mg EpiPen Jr product for young children is not affected.The company anticipates the shortfall in supply will be resolved by March 2.It says additional limited inventory will be available at the be

QUEBEC — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fielded a number of questions on immigration and the need to fight intolerance during a town hall meeting in Quebec City on Thursday night.The evening began with a question on how to better integrate immigrants into Canadian society and ended with Trudeau delivering an impassioned speech on the need to fight racism."There is much more we need to do as citizens to create neighbourhoods, a society, a political debate that is more respectful, less anchor

OTTAWA — The prime minister's travelling town hall took him to Quebec City on Thursday where the loudest applause of the night was for a woman who questioned the relevance of the Senate."It's ridiculous that a non-elected chamber can actually overturn the decisions taken by the elected House of Commons," the woman told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in French before a crowd gathered at École secondaire De Rochebelle.She called the upper chamber a "relic of the past" that preserves Br

TORONTO — Amazon waded through 238 bids that included promises of hefty tax breaks and canoeing to work to narrow down a short list of some 20 candidates, including just one Canadian city — Toronto. Here's a look at what some of the other cities who placed bids had to say:CalgaryIn an effort to sway Amazon, Calgary emblazoned the sidewalks across from Amazon's current Seattle headquarters with messages including, "Hey Amazon. We'd change our name for you. Calmazon? Amagary? Love, Cal

HINTON, Alta. — A western Alberta woman is urging hunters and hikers to be more aware of their surroundings after her pet husky was mistaken for a wolf and shot in the legs.Bethany Dyck was walking with two friends on Saturday along a wooded trail near Hinton, Alta., that runs parallel to an old road. The group was on its way back, when her pooch, Meka, was playing in the forest with another dog."We were three women walking single file, talking pretty loudly," Dyck said Wednesday. "The oth