Innovation reporter for The Globe and Mailhttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3lhtfdq3dek2vWhen the sun begins to set and the temperature drops, the Snowdogs of Durham Regional Forest emerge. Darting between trees, they’re the unsung heroes of the trail network. And they’re all fat bike fanatics. Read my latest for @theglobeandmail.com https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-chasing-the-snowdogs-of-durham-regional-forest/10 Feb 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhtfdq3dek2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3lerogs6h6c2bCould digital twins be the next super shoes? This year, this question was put to the test at the New York City marathon. I dove into the results, and implications, for @theglobeandmail.com https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-having-a-digital-twin-to-boost-athletic-performance-is-closer-to/02 Jan 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lerogs6h6c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3ldmlcqqfec2e@theglobeandmail.com ‘s audience team did a fun and nifty thing. They also reinforced that I’ll never be able to escape my expertise in pet-friendly menus…19 Dec 2024 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldmlcqqfec2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3ldml4etgjs2eCurious how we ended up with these rankings? Or why your city landed where it did? Check out the comments section from our live Q&A today and see if your question was answered. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-livable-cities-2024-ask-your-questions/19 Dec 2024 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldml4etgjs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3ld7f7ohehs2zDespite ranking near last in housing affordability, the North Shore’s many other strengths nabbed it first place in The Globe’s second annual analysis of Canada’s most livable cities. Learn more about it here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-canada-most-livable-city-north-vancouver/13 Dec 2024 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld7f7ohehs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3ld27oze6us2jFor those who don’t take to it right away, Microsoft Excel can seem mundane or tedious. But at the world spreadsheet championships, the software feels anything but that. And this year, it was a Canadian who took home the gold (and wresting belt). https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-microsoft-excel-world-champion-canadian/11 Dec 2024 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld27oze6us2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3lcizsse6fc2eThat’s me! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Dec 2024 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcizsse6fc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/pippanorman.bsky.social/post/3lbxtajb4vc2yA hefty tariff on exports to the U.S. risks severely bruising producers across Canada’s agricultural landscape. Some producers already suffering low profit margins say a steep tariff could be the final straw. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-trump-tariffs-canadian-agriculture-farmers/28 Nov 2024 00:38 +0000at://did:plc:jfmertkctkacullgitdc7wy2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbxtajb4vc2y