A selection of my ghostwritten articles and marketing material for a range of corporations in the education, career, and health sectors...

I moved to North America from the UK over a decade ago, and when I first arrived, I missed all sorts of things, from TV shows and foods to country-specific lesson content. To ease my homesickness, I decided to set up a pen pal exchange between my new school and my old school back in England. I asked a former colleague if she was interested in her students becoming pen pals with mine.

We spend more time at work than we do anywhere else. When you retire you will have spent a combined total of 90,000 hours or a third of your life in the office. That’s why it’s so important that you actually enjoy that time and find your work valuable. Sadly many people express dissatisfaction with their job, in fact, last year in a poll by Gallup, 85% of the participants said they hated their job.

Our world is so noisy. Just stop and listen, what can you hear right now? Traffic, people chatting, music, your computer’s fan running. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just turn it all off? How would it feel to dial down the volume on your day and just sit in blessed silence for a moment or two? Sounds good, right?

The name Nanaimo incites thoughts of a chocolate-y, layered dessert. But the yummy bites are named after a city on the coast of Vancouver Island, B.C., which is also home to an established licensed producers of cannabis — Tilray, which was founded in 2013. Although they are located on the west coast of Canada, so far they are also the only American-owned (by Privateer Holdings, a private equity firm), Health Canada-licensed producer of medical cannabis on the planet.

With recreational cannabis legalization on its way Oct. 17, Aphria, a Leamington, Ont.-based licensed cannabis producer is ready to expand beyond the medical cannabis market. It’s an important point in history, according to Aphria CEO Vic Neufeld, who calls it “a transformational journey to new heights, bringing an underground economy out of the shadows and into the light.”

When you first told your friends, family, and colleagues about your plans to go solar, you were likely greeted with excitement, but also come confusion surrounding the installation process. With so much misinformation around the web, it can be difficult to make an informed decision, so let’s get to the truth as we address the most common myths regarding solar energy and the facts you need to make the best possible choice for your home.

Asking when is the best time to visit Paris is like asking when is the best time to eat chocolate. The answer is anytime, yes, preferably now. Paris has upwards of 30 million visitors a year. Deciding when to visit is an entirely subjective process. Without severe weather systems affecting your decisions, it really comes down to what you want to do and what’s important to you. Certain times of the year are better for some things than for others.

Being an animal doctor is a challenging, demanding and ultimately rewarding job. You'll need to learn how to diagnose, treat and manage a variety of illnesses and conditions in many different species of animals. It's a path that demands a great deal of compassion for both animals and for their owners and a background in the sciences.

Getting a diagnosis of migraine can be bittersweet: you may be relieved to finally have an explanation for the recurring pain you’ve been experiencing, but you may also be upset,...

The American Migraine Foundation’s guide to triggers and how to manage them The sudden onset of a migraine means a dark room, bed and... The sudden onset of a migraine...

Stretching almost 5,000 kilometres through two countries, the Rocky Mountains dominate the skyline from peak to valley. This impressive mountain chain, incorporating at least 100 separate ranges, is known to...

What to know about migraine with aura, and what it can tell you about your headaches. Doctors and patients alike have been fascinated and puzzled by how migraine and aura...

A guide for migraine patients to use when in the emergency room. When you are in the throes of a migraine attack, harnessing the energy to leave the house requires...

School’s out for summer—don’t let your migraine stay in session Being a parent is a job without set hours, vacations, or sick days. Ordinarily,... Being a parent is a job...

Learning to read is a complicated, multifaceted developmental step that requires letter and sound recognition, social and contextual understanding, some experience of literature and story conventions, and support from the...

Most people spend more time working than doing almost anything else. It makes sense to choose a career that you can imagine yourself doing day in and day out for...

That a happy customer is a repeat customer is just one of the reasons why great customer service is essential to a company’s success. Customer service departments have the power...

The spring season brings revitalization. It can also bring a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. When we look back at the winter months and the end of the year,...

If the time comes to transition out of the military and into the world of business, it is important to re-examine your career goals and question how your military service...