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Watching Confidence Replace Uncertainty Technology should work for people—not the other way around. This week, I had the pleasure of presenting "AI for Everyday Life" to residents at a local seniors' residence. People arrived feeling curious, indicating that they were uncertain about artificial intelligence but there to see what it was all about. For many, AI seemed complicated, mysterious, or not sure it was for them. My goal was simple: to show that AI is not something to

June 30, 2026 As we celebrate Canada Day, we have an opportunity to reflect not only on our country's history, but also on the people and values that continue to shape Canada today. This year, I was especially pleased to see Michael J. Fox promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada, one of our nation's highest civilian honours. Through his remarkable career, his courage in living with Parkinson's disease, and his unwavering commitment to advancing medical research, he has i

Creating and Protecting Strong Passwords Today, many of us manage dozens of online accounts, including email, banking, shopping, government services, healthcare portals, and social media. Because these accounts often contain personal, financial, and sensitive information, strong passwords are one of the most important tools for protecting yourself online. A single compromised password can sometimes provide access to multiple accounts, leading to identity theft, economic loss,

Lessons from the Past, Opportunities for the Future Post 1 of 5: Change Is Not New ByWard Market 1900 Change and Artificial Intelligence has been on my mind a lot lately. I see people feeling uncertain about AI and wondering how it will affect their lives, their jobs, and the future. These are important questions. Over the next week, I would like to share some of my research, my readings, observations, and thoughts about change and how humanity has faced it throughout history

Real, Reliable, or Risky? Simple steps to help you check social media posts, images, videos, and online claims before you click, share, donate, or reply. REMINDER Last week, we looked at how to recognize suspicious emails, texts, posts, and calls. This week, we are looking more closely at social media posts, pictures, videos, and online claims, including content that may be AI-generated, edited, misleading, outdated, or unsafe. Introduction: Social Media Safety: How to Spot M

Pause Before You Click: How to Recognize Suspicious Emails, Texts, Posts, and Calls Suspicious emails, texts, social media posts, and calls can look very real. These simple safety checks can help you pause, verify the source, and protect yourself before clicking, replying, sending money, or sharing personal information. Please feel free to share this information with friends, family, or anyone you believe may benefit from these online safety tips. Wishing you a safe and wonde

In Outlook, you can usually archive by: Selecting the email you want to archive. Clicking the Archive button in the top menu/ribbon. The Archive icon usually looks like a box or tray. or Select the message and press Backspace on your keyboard. The email moves to the Archive folder. The email is not deleted. You can still find it later in the Archive folder or by using the search bar. In Gmail, you can usually archive by: Selecting the email you want to archive. Clicki