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Lisa Thibodeau

Love Carol Shields? You’ll want to know about this brand new collection of her work

It’s been an exciting fall for those of us who are fans of Carol Shields — the award-winning novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, and poet.  Thanks to…
By Ann Douglas

The earbud that tells a story of safety and survival: Meet the AwarePod

“That’s what girls have to think about all the time.” It was a quick retort that actress Saoirse Ronan recently gave in an interview that took the world by storm.  S…
By The Canadian Women’s Foundation

The changing face of caregiving in Canada

When we think of caregiving, the image of a professional nurse or medical assistant might come to mind.  But across homes, neighbourhoods, and communities in Canada,…
By Lisa Thibodeau

Power moves: Trio of women step into top roles at Canadian companies

It’s been an exciting week in the world of corporate announcements, with three companies naming new leaders to their executive teams — and all three appointees are talent…
By Lisa Thibodeau

Growing older, growing stronger: The new approach to women’s health

It’s been a long time coming: the realization that, when it comes to health research and treatment, women are not just men with a few different body parts. For years, for…
By Tudor Robins

A journey of sacrifice and connection

Like most business owners, I worked hard to get to where I am as a Senior Wealth Advisor at CIBC, and I pride myself on the successful practice I’ve built. It reflects de…
By Karen Shea
Lisa Raitt and Bruce Wood

‘The bottom fell out of the world’: Lisa Raitt’s story of navigating her husband’s young-onset Alzheimer’s 

Lisa Raitt and her husband Bruce Wood When Lisa Raitt first joins our Zoom call, we make small talk and chat idly about the weather.  “I’m in Cape Breton today,” she…
By Lisa Thibodeau
Lisa Raitt and Bruce Wood

From voice to action: Advancing women’s health through advocacy

“What’s the point?”  “I can’t make a difference.”  “Why should I even try?” If you feel this way after reading yet another story about the dismal state of women…
By Tudor Robins