FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics launched its 2011 project across North America on Saturday and in Quebec, the launch welcomed some 300 high school students from in and around the Montreal area. Vigilant Futures, as last year, is among one of the many... read more
Youth Fusion announced it raised over $1 million for their projects in 2011 during an event that attracted over 250 business leaders, community members, and students, and held at Montreal’s City Hall a few weeks ago. With the help of their partners, among them Vigilant Futures, the funds raised... read more
Check out a play-by-play of the night on Twitter: @VigilantFutures My trunk is full. The people of Lasalle are generous! read more
Youth education is a subject dear to Vigilant Futures. A recent article in La Presse discussed ways of improving public school/education in Quebec to counter some of the highest drop-out rates in the country. It outlines eight ways to help high-school students stay in school including increasing... read more
Habitat for Humanity is one of the most popular volunteer activities among Vigilant employees. A few days ago, 12 of us headed out to the current Montreal build site to lend our expertise on the project. We volunteered our time at the same site in 2009, but that time we helped put in rebar in the... read more
Anyone who works in the high-tech industry knows that the daily dress attire is, well, pretty laid back. Don’t get me wrong, I am big fan of the concept. It is a proven fact that employees are happier and perform way better when they are comfortable at the office. But every once in a while, it’s... read more
Tips on what to check to see if your bike is in need of a tune-up Like all mechanical devices, regular maintenance will help to ensure bike will run smoothly for decades. Just as neglect can see even the most expensive bike wear out in less than a season. Below is a series of simple things to... read more
It's the third year that the Vigilant Futures NetBlasters play in the Concordia University recreational soccer league. Our first two years were a lot of fun but winning a game was a rarity and came none too easy. Although we never did find time for practice, our team has really come together... read more
The FIRST International Robotics competition sparked his interest and motivated Steve to join – and eventually lead – Saint-Henri’s team to create a soccer-playing robot and show off its stuff during the Toronto competition where they won the award for perseverance. It was the first time public schools from the Montreal area competed in the FIRST competition. Not a bad finish for some first-timers! read more