Syntax Strategic’s diversity scholarship partnership with Algonquin College

 Ottawa-based Syntax Strategic specializes in media relations, strategic communications, marketing, design, policy, and public affairs. The company works with domestic and international clients in the public, non-profit, academic, and private sectors on various topics, including social impact, health advocacy, science, cleantech, and governance. Following the mass exodus from the workforce

The Vampire Bat

 Black as black As the night could be His shrieking call Was a mystery Like some spider In his dusty web The bat inspires Fear and dread With blood-red eyes And a serpent’s tongue He seeks out blood When the sun goes down With vampire’s teeth He traverses the night

Timeless Elegance

 Home decor and trending styles, like all good things, regardless of their initial appeal, eventually come to an end. Fads such as colours, shapes, fabrics and textures have a very finite existence.  Luckily, home decor has a much longer shelf life than your average seasonal runway collection; however, this does

Ask Alex: Call of the Wild

 Q: Alex, I’ve been seeing animal prints everywhere lately. Is it too late buy into this look? A: Animal print is not going anywhere any time soon. It’s just one of those trends that won’t go out of style. So what are you waiting for? If you haven’t already been

Ask Alex: Break from Black

 Q: My closet has morphed into 50 shades of grey, but I’m reluctant to take part in the bright colour trend.  I usually wear all black but I’d like to purchase one statement piece in the New Year. Can you suggest something that will update my all-black wardrobe? A: Black