Northern and Fanshawe College's Partnership Supports Students and 12 Local Businesses
The Northern Digital Marketing Challenge is a co-funded experiential learning competition supporting students and local businesses.
When I Upgraded To Drupal 8, This Happened
Years ago when I first started working at Digital Echidna, we updated this stand-alone blog site, Thoughts On All Things Digital, to Drupal 8 from an…
A Very Covid Christmas Amplifies the Importance of Family, Friends, and Colleagues
Every year, I share a message much like this. I talk about the joys of the holiday season and encourage you to take the time to spend it with your…
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
You're never too old -- or too young -- to start. And when it comes to volunteering, starting younger can lead to community support becoming a valued…
Echidna is Going Back to School
One of our key foundational principles here at Digital Echidna is a desire to always be learning and continuously improve. One of the best ways to…
When Trying to Sound Smart is a Dumb Idea
I’d like to take you back a few years. Young Jay was sitting in the family’s living room, half-paying attention to the evening news that my parents…
Filling a Prescription for Healthy News
Healthcare providers are increasingly expected to satisfy people's desire for quick and easy access to information – but in filling that prescription…
Serenity Now!
Growing up, like many families in the late 70s/early 80s, we had a poem on our wall -- the Serenity prayer, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the…
Real Talk on Plain Language
Why does plain language matter? Especially in Canada where we have such a high literacy rate, doesn’t everyone know how to read and comprehend content…
Recognition, Truth, Engagement - Three Benefits of an Effective Intranet
If our collective COVID-19 experience has taught us anything, it’s that having access to reliable, updated information is integral -- and, maybe even…