This is Mining: The Podcast, produced by AmberMac Media Inc. in partnership with the Ontario Mining Association, is the proud winner of Best Branded Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards. celebrating outstanding podcasts produced by Canadian podcasters, editors, and producers. Other nominees in this category include The Disruptors (RBC), and Behind… Read More
Let’s have an honest conversation about your old phone. I’m going to guess that you have at least one in a drawer or a cupboard where it’s collecting digital dust. This is perfectly understandable. The tech industry, myself included, has not done a great job of explaining how to buy… Read More
We all want our kids to have a good back-to-school experience this fall. Whether your son or daughter is off to kindergarten, college, or anywhere in between, here are 6 tech picks for a smooth September. Choose a durable child-friendly laptop: Asus Chromebook C204 from Staples.ca First up, let’s start… Read More
As the weather heats up, many of us are thinking about fun summer activities for the whole family. Here are a few of the hottest tech picks for all types of weather, starting with for the kids. Create Your Own Video Games: Nintendo Game Builder Garage If you want to keep… Read More
Mother’s Day is just a few days away. To learn more about the latest technology for the special mom in your life, Amber Mac is here with all the newest tech to make memories, enjoy music, get help around the house, and lots more. Share Family Moments & Memories… Read More
Earth Day is April 22nd, a day to learn more about how to make smart choices for the planet. When it comes to choosing sustainable high-tech products for our homes, something I’ve been focusing on for the past few years, here is some of the latest tech for every… Read More
I was recently had a great chant with Halina St. James, a former international report turned speaking coach, at an event organized by the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. In addition to discussing some great interview opportunities I’ve had (from former FBI Director James Comey to Canadian Prime Minister Justin… Read More
Last year, I co-hosted and we co-produced a new podcast series called This is Mining. We’re back with another new season, including 4 episodes coming over the next few weeks. Episode 1: Robotics, Automation, & the 21st Century Miner with Professor Joshua Marshall In this episode, Queen’s University Engineering Professor,… Read More
We’ve just wrapped up one year of virtual events at AmberMac Media and I thought it was time to reflect on what we’ve learned. To start of with, when I say virtual events, it’s important to define the term, as our client work has included all of the following… Read More
Timothy Caulfield is the Canadian Research Chair in Health Law & Policy at the University of Alberta. He joins me to talk about why misinformation is an imminent threat, especially during COVID-19. We also discuss why so many people believe conspiracy theories and how #ScienceUpFirst wants to change that. Plus,… Read More