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For many executives, success and philanthropy go hand-in-hand. Throughout history, the world’s great industrialists and those who generated substantial wealth were famous for providing significant financial support where they saw the need or opportunity. In fact, it is how many of the world’s iconic institutions and organizations began. The spirit of giving continues just as…

My love of boats began in childhood when every summer our family made the two-hour trek from Toronto to Muskoka’s iconic lakefront cottage country. With more than 1,000 lakes, its turquoise waters, rocky shores and windswept pines have been an irresistible draw for seasonal residents since the late 1800s. Today, the district is known as…

I’ve spent my entire adult life as an entrepreneur — building, buying, launching and running businesses across a spectrum of industries. I find it immensely satisfying to meet the ongoing challenges of the marketplace, which is always changing and demanding of creative vision and proactive solutions. Keeping pace with those changes and opportunities is both…

Experiencing nature isn’t just a good way to enjoy the outdoors; in fact, research shows that spending more time outside can actually improve your health and well-being. According to a study by Frontiers, those who spend just 20 minutes in a location where they feel connected to nature experience a drop in stress hormones. Spending time…