Former Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders was a no-show By Lincoln DePradine Toronto needs to be taken “on a different track’’, because “everything is not going well’’ in the city, according to mayoral candidate Mitzie Hunter. “We have to do things differently so that we get different results – the results that we deserve,’’ Hunter […]
On May 6th, the Durham Community Action Group (DCAG) and their Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) successfully hosted their Spring Forum, focusing on the theme of “Disrupting Anti-Black Racism and Hate.” This event aimed to address ongoing issues of racism and hatred in Durham Region’s education and policing, particularly concerning Black, Indigenous, and other vulnerable communities. […]
If your job does not relate directly to the education system, or perhaps you are of a certain age and your children have already passed through the school system, you probably were not aware that last week was Education Week in Canada. Well, you’re not alone; we missed the boat on this one as well. […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Persons interested in working in Canada as Home Support Workers or Home Child Care Providers have to meet certain criteria before they may be granted permission to work in Canada. A number of applicants are unsuccessful because they are unable to meet certain criteria as required by immigration law. Let us examine […]
By Dr. Virginia Nsitem A common knee complaint is pain either climbing up or going down stairs, or both. In addition, patients often complain of hearing cracking noises in their knees when they move. One of the first questions they ask is if they have arthritis and may eventually need a knee replacement. Before jumping […]
If your job does not relate directly to the education system, or perhaps you are of a certain age and your children have already passed through the school system, you probably were not aware that last week was Education Week in Canada. Well, you’re not alone; we missed the boat on this one as […]
By Carlton Joseph The month of March witnessed the failure of California-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a major lender to the tech industry. The collapse panicked markets, inflicting pain on weaker financial institutions who were also struggling with soaring interest rate problems. The result, a week later another regional bank, Signature Bank closed, and a […]
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental condition that triggers significant shifts in mood, activity levels, concentration, and energy. The disorder takes a person’s moods, thoughts, and behaviors through a cycle of intense highs and lows—sometimes in cycles, sometimes all at once. The mood peaks are called mania, and are characterized by […]
When the three-Michelin-star Die Librije opened a restaurant in Bonaire five years ago, it wasn’t just a massive moment for the Caribbean culinary scene. The opening of the Brass Boer was a nod to the growing import of Bonaire, both as a food Mecca and as a travel destination. Half a decade later, the Brass […]
Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused community organizations across Canada are encouraged to apply for the TD Funded Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) grants program. The deadline for the application has been extended to Friday May 12, 2023. The program supports impactful initiatives in the areas of Criminal Justice and Arts & Culture. BOF is offering grants in […]
