Category: General

  • Great Customer Service

    Great Customer Service

    I had a great customer service experience today. One of my domain names was deactivated and I didn’t know why. I contacted WebHosting Canada’s support chatline. They fixed the issue, and explained what had gone wrong. And now I am a happy customer.

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  • 2SLGBTQIA Businesses in Ontario

    2SLGBTQIA Businesses in Ontario

    There are many queer-owned businesses in Ontario, which need your support all year round, not just during Pride Month. Here are some of the ones I have personally interacted with.

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  • Indigenous History Month

    Indigenous History Month

    June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. A time to reflect and act on the history of interactions between settlers and Indigenous people.

    More and more Canadians want to learn the truth about the destruction of the cultures and languages of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and the theft of their lands.

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  • Pride Month is Here!

    Pride Month is Here!

    In the current climate of anti-trans legislation, cutbacks on DEI efforts, and more, we need Pride more than ever. Not just splashing a rainbow on your company logo, but meaningful efforts to be inclusive and support 2SLGBTQIA employees, colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

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  • About the Carnelian

    About the Carnelian

    Several people have asked me, “What’s a carnelian? How did you choose the name?” So here’s the story.

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  • Plain English

    Plain English

    Plain English, sometimes referred to as plain language, is a way of writing clearly and simply to convey information. It is especially important for websites, whether they are government or business. It is necessary because not everyone reading your writing has English as their first language, and if you are explaining something complicated, it helps everyone to understand.

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