NAIT NewsWatch – November 29, 2024
December 3, 2024 - For this week’s NAIT NewsWatch, we take a look at how businesses are dealing with Canadians spending less on Christmas shopping, the Ooks women’s hockey team is heading to Europe over Chri
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How has online school affected student mental health?
A recent survey of post-secondary students shows that 20 per cent of students are highly concerned about future jobs and 40 per cent of students are slightly concerned about what the job market will be like when they finish their programs. The uncertainty of the job market with the regular stress that comes with school […]
Donating during COVID in Edmonton
Donation centres have taken a hit this year as COVID-19 has forced many to stop accepting certain items, cancel pick-up services and reduce hours and capacity. Where to donate, how to donate and what to donate are questions many Edmontonians don’t have the time to find answers for, leaving donation centres, and those who need […]
Tyson Boyd shares the reasons behind his successful restaurant business
Tyson Cale Boyd owns hospitality businesses for more than a decade in Edmonton. He runs Concert Works which is a live entertainment business and The Starlite Room, a restaurant business. Boyd still keeps his restaurant busy and organize live concerts while following the pandemic guidelines. Boyd’s initial experience started with organizing live concerts for Alberta […]
Ottawa aims to ban single-use plastics, Alberta has other plans
The Trudeau government has declared its intentions to ban some single-use plastics by the end of 2021. The ban comes as part of Ottawa’s goal to reach zero plastic waste by 2030. Included in the ban are: Stir sticks Straws Plastic grocery bags Six pack rings Plastic cutlery Takeout containers The announcement comes 24-hours after […]