By Gerald V, Paul “The possibilities are truly limitless. Women are best able to support themselves and their families when they are empowered to become financially self-sufficient. Micro-lending has been proven effective in lifting women out of poverty here in Ontario and around the world – allowing women not only to survive, but to thrive,” […]
Researchers have discovered a new biological mechanism that may help reduce the onset of diabetes, a disease that is prevalent among more than nine million Canadians, and is prevalent among people of Caribbean origin. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, approximately 10 per cent of people with diabetes have type 1 and the number with […]
By Herman Silochan Last week I had to go to Belleville for the funeral of a cousin’s wife and at the Catholic Mass, there were lots of outpourings of fond memories, personal recollections in that crowded church. There was also universal acknowledgement of her unswerving Christian faith, the bedrock values of home and family. In […]
By Jasminee Sahoye One win at the casino could trigger another try at the machine and another until the winnings run out and the extra cash in the wallet runs out. But the feelings that a big win is possible may lead to the withdrawal of funds from the nearby ATM in the casino. And […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A West Indian woman, who worked for over a decade at a manufacturing plant in Toronto ensuring that the production line is always running in an effort to achieve the company’s target, now wonders whether her dedication to the job has had an effect on her being diagnosed with breast cancer. “You […]
My Son’s First Allowance POSTED BY CAROLINE CAKEBREAD I love everything about summer – except the ice cream truck. My three-year-old son goes berserk every time it pulls up in front of the park, with its jingly little siren song of a tune. “I want ice cream!” he screams (yes, he literally does scream for […]
Food for thought. BabyCenter.com, in partnership with Clorox, conducted a nation-wide online survey polling moms and their attitudes towards wellness, disinfecting, and cleaning. Here are the highlights of what we learned. Take a look — other moms might be more like you than you think! Most respondents reported being more concerned about germs since having […]
Last Tuesday, Hawaii not only elected Japan-born Mazie Hirono to be the first ever Asian-American woman elected to the Senate, they also elected Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as the first ever practicing Hindu to the US House of Representatives. Hawaii has been declared a Fox News Disaster Zone. Thirty-one-year-old Gabbard is the daughter of two conservative […]
Royson James Star Columnist These are the Jamaicans you don’t hear enough about — a high-achieving, prosperous community too often eclipsed by Toronto’s preoccupation with gang violence and street punks. Chances are they’re your boss, doctor, banker, caregiver, teacher, lawyer, plumber, university chancellor or the judge you’ll face in court tomorrow. But you could easily […]
