by Melanie Price: Two of Nova Scotia Power’s new grid scale battery facilities are now operational. The utility company says the goal of the Grid-Scale Battery Project is to “improve reliability of power service for customers and help the province achieve its goal of 80% renewable energy by 2030.” The project, which Nova Scotia Power…
by Ocean Robbins: Some people say you are what you eat. But it would be more accurate to say that you are what you digest… We are proud to announce a new partnership with John and Ocean Robbins and the Food Revolution to bring our readers Summits, Seminars and Masterclasses on health, nutrition and Earth-Conscious…
According to an old Native American legend, one day there was a big fire in the forest. All the animals fled in terror in all directions, because it was a very violent fire. Suddenly, the jaguar saw a hummingbird pass over his head, but in the opposite direction. The hummingbird flew towards the fire! Whatever…
Canadian software investors now see the use of AI as table stakes for the startups they invest in, according to a new market report, as interest in the technology has fuelled the largest fundraises amid a larger downturn in venture funding. In 10 years, AI-native deals have gone from 12 percent of deal flow to…
Submitted: February-2026 Rotary District 7030’s Governor Soraya Warner -Gustave unveiled a Peace Pole at the Adele School of Special Children attended, present was Assistant Governor Jonah Ormond, District RYLA Chair Evangeline Allen, Rotary Club of Antigua President Elisa Graham, Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown President Nicole Stevens, committee members, and RYLA participants. The Peace Pole…
February 1, 2026 On November 13, 2025, the Rotary Club of Winchester in Virginia has dedicated what is recognized as the world’s first Peace Pole Garden, located in Jim Barnett Park. This landmark, installed in November 2025, serves as a permanent symbol of peace and community reflection, featuring a Trex bench made from recycled plastic. Key Details…
Gel or polish? When we settle into the nail salon chair, most of us don’t think much beyond the choice between the two—or which trending shade we’ll be wearing for the next few weeks. But a growing shift toward organic nail care is changing that mindset, placing nail health squarely within the wellness conversation. For…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Spring might feel like a distant dream, but a few mild winter days offer the perfect window to get a jumpstart on your garden. Whether your flowerbeds are still sleeping under snow or already flirting with thaw, there’s plenty you can do now to help your plants flourish once…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The prestigious Yale University is opening its doors even wider. Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, families earning less than $200,000 annually will no longer have to pay tuition to attend Yale. And for those earning under $100,000, the university will cover all costs, including housing, meals, and other…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM February may be the shortest month of the year, but it more than makes up for lost time when it comes to cosmic action. From the return of the Milky Way’s bright core to an otherworldly “ring of fire” eclipse, the sky is staging a spectacular lineup this month….
