A new report from the Bank of Montreal finds Millennials would pretty much give up anything other than their mobile devices.
73
per cent of young mobile users say they would be lost without theirs and
they spend more than 78 hours a month using their device which is more
than time spent watching TV.
Half say
they would give up their computer rather than their mobile device and
70 per cent would rather do without their TV. Even 33 per cent say they
would rather lose their wallet and 46 per cent their keys.
Everyday
tasks like using a bank machine can be a confusing and frustrating
experience when you're from a foreign country but one immigrant says the
YMCA helped make her transition to Canadian life much smoother.
Lila
Gurung is originally from Bhutan and was forced to leave her country and
fly to Nepal as a refugee. She tells us in 2008 she received the
opportunity to move to Canada. Gurung speaking at a YMCA event saying
the Y's newly named Newcomer Connections welcomed her and helped her
ease into her new life in Canada.
Gurung
says she took the New Brunswick Employment Language Training Program
offered by the Y where students learn how to work in Canada and is now
employed at a restaurant in uptown Saint John.
With an
aging population and fewer youth graduating from high school, groups
like the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission are treading
unknown territory when it comes to post-secondary education in this day
and age.
C-E-O
Mireille Duguay says they are only beginning to scope out what needs to
be done in that sector, saying there are a lot of questions that are
still up in the air. She tells us it's a very different
population that needs to be served now than in the past, and a lot of
changes are happening across the board.
A recent
report showing Maritime universities experiencing a turnaround when it
comes to the number of degrees, diplomas and certificates being granted
thanks to more international students coming to the region.
Whether
it's a funny fishing trip or a unforgettable family outing, BoatSmart
calling on you to post your favourite boating memory on social media.
President
Cameron Taylor explains they will make a charitable donation to camps
for disadvantaged youth for every share you get.
To take
part in the national social media campaign simply post your memory along
with #BoatSmartMoment. For more information about the organization,
click here.
A driver and passenger taken to hospital after a crash on Route 820 in Barnesville.
Crews from the Simonds Fire Department finding the vehicle in the ditch after the driver swerved to avoid a moose.
The highway was shut down for a while as the scene was cleaned up.
Competition at the National Trivia Championships in Toronto is beginning to heat up.
Kennebecasis
Valley High School's Reach for the Top team finishing the round robin
portion with 8 wins and 6 losses bringing them from 11th place to 6th
place. They take on London Central Secondary School at 5pm Atlantic time
today in the quarterfinals and the semi-finals and final will be played
tomorrow.
K-V High
won the national title in 2010 and 2011 and have finished in the top
five at all nine of the championships they've attended. 15 teams from
across Canada take part in the competition in total.
If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life, according to the old saying.
According
to a new study it looks like 66% of Canadians are pretty happy with
their jobs, rating their employers highly for promoting a good work-life
balance.
According to a study by Kelly Services, Canadian
employers also received high ratings on having responsible work
practices, and on their diversity record.
58% of Canadian workers rated their employer highly on giving them meaningful, interesting assignments.
