From identity theft, online fraud, and skimming scams, to fake websites, phishing emails, and impersonation calls, everyday Canadians are feeling more anxious about routine online interactions - checking email, shopping, paying bills, or even tapping a card at the store.

~By Tara Stewart,  NOBLE technology , as featured in the December issue of  Wellness Education Magazine The holidays bring us together, and often, so does technology. Between new gadgets under the tree, multiple generations under one roof, and a packed calendar of social events, the potential for people-and-tech overload is real. We’ve all been there: the family member who listens to their feed too loudly, the one scrolling through dinner, or the person showing memes at precisely the wrong...

The Alberta’s teacher strike offers a mirror into a society where human presence is becoming the ultimate privilege. You don’t need to be an insider to see the pattern. Personal attention changes outcomes. It shapes confidence, learning, and growth. And as it becomes harder to provide, its value becomes clearer. What’s emerging isn’t just a debate about education, it’s a reflection of a much larger societal challenge.