By Dianne Ojar-Ali One of our roles as parents is to protect our kids from everything on the face of the earth that could possibly bring them harm. Well, the unfortunate part to all this is that Mrs. Fraud does not discriminate when it comes to the age of her victims. Minors are the […]
By Jasminee Sahoye It could be a challenge for someone or a family with a member who has been diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability and even more challenging for ethnic communities where stereotypes and stigma are common. However, there are support services that are available but often times not known. Community Living Toronto, a […]
By Jasminee Sahoye As Black History month celebrations come to an end and many African Canadians are given kudos for their contributions, there are still some who are quietly working behind the scenes and making a difference in the lives of young black men and women. One notable individual in this pursuit is Gwyneth Matthew-Chapman, […]
By Gerald V. Paul “One of the reasons we founded the Ontario Black History Society is because Black children from the islands, from the United States, from Africa have been told they have no heritage here. …they will know that their Black ancestors who came from Africa and who came to Canada and the United […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Most of us believe that a child needs a nice cosy bed to sleep on. The reality is that many people in developing countries, especially children, are deprived of a good night sleep because they do not have a proper bed. A Toronto woman discovered that in one of the poorest countries […]
The first black woman to be elected a member of Ontario’s parliament believes that the black community should strive to be a collective group and be supportive of each other. Zanana Akande who is considered a trail blazer, was born in Toronto to immigrant parents from Barbados and St Lucia and faced barriers as a […]
January 21, 2013 Get Inspired at the Ajax Black History Month Celebration February 9 at J. Clarke Richardson With a theme of “Inspire,” Black History Month celebrations come to Ajax with the annual event that features a stimulating lineup of talent, Saturday, February 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate (1355 […]
Efficient filtration solutions exist to clean air and protect people but few are aware of the benefits of clean air for productivity or controlling costs. Protecting people from tthe health impact of air pollution costs money, but it is also a long-term investment that can reduce the cost of higher sick leave rates at workplaces […]
Are you frustrated with banking fees? Marketplace reveals three sneaky ways the banks fatten their profits at your expense. We also give one family a financial makeover and reveal easy money-saving tips. This was an interesting story and a must see. market place opened a can of (whoopass) on the banks. I thought people would […]
