THE FALLING MAN “I can’t explain their madness, for I push them to error And pick their brains, yet they praise me more For each seduction. Their dullness will be sorrow, When they lead their souls on high, unless They learn to walk wisely, and without my help.” Read More…
Knight, Co-executive Director of the Afro-Caribbean Business Network, has been a pillar guiding businesses throughout Ontario since its inception. One of the most notable aspects of a society is its culture. Throughout its history, Canadians have made significant contributions to the community through their work and actions. One of the most inspirational people in Canada Read More…
Lula de Silva became Brazil’s 39th President, ending the short reign of the Bolsonaro regime The election of Donald Trump in 2016 brought on a wave of far-right ideology, secular policies and identity politics while embracing white supremacists. Trump’s election made it okay for every closeted racist to come into the light and bravely take Read More…
Authorities expect the death toll to rise with an unknown cause of death The death toll in the Korean Capital, Seoul, has now climbed to 151, with over 150 injured. What was supposed to be a fun night to celebrate Halloween in Itaewon, known for its cosmopolitan dining and nightlife, has turned into a catastrophic Read More…
Investment to enhance capacity and expand coverage of the 4G network in Lagos and Ogun States The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to EUR 100 million in financing with MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) to support the telecommunications company’s network expansion programme. The investment will aid the acceleration of 4G coverage in Nigeria and Read More…
“It ain’t over till it’s over.” – Yogi Berra. In other words, you don’t fail until you give up. Job searching in one sentence: Presenting yourself to employers so they can decide whether you’re worthy of being on their payroll. Hence, job searches are inherently rejection-ridden. Having been rejected numerous times, I know firsthand how Read More…
Quebec has a deep history of racism and racial profiling of minorities, but its Premier would have Canadians think otherwise Racial profiling is a common problem in Canada and more so in the province of Quebec against people of colour and those of Indigenous heritage. Of course, it does not help when Premier François Legault makes dumb Read More…
Merrick’s historic win ends toxic allegations of sexual misconduct against women in the organization Last night, Cathy Merrick, former Chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Cross Lake, in Northern Manitoba, won the election for the newest Manitoba Grand Chief. Incumbent Grand Chief Arlen Dumas was removed for the accusations of multiple sexual abuse claims earlier in Read More…
Has society learned anything from the devasting effects of colonialism? One of the primary reasons people have such strong reactions to news about colonialism is how it irreversibly altered the course of many Indigenous cultures. Many Indigenous people worldwide had their land seized and resources exploited during colonial times. Many argue that this led to Read More…
RISE St. James Activists From “Cancer Alley” Hold Funeral Procession in D.C, Call On President Biden to Declare a State of Emergency Earlier today, RISE St. James, a faith-based, grassroots environmental organization led by The Goldman Prize winner, Sharon Lavigne, hosted a funeral procession across D.C to honor lives lost to the fossil fuel industry and demand more action Read More…
This morning the sun rose in the east. The morning rush hour traffic on the DVP was stop-and-go. A homeless man who spent the night on a Bay Street grate got up and rolled up his sleeping bag to begin his day wandering the streets of Toronto. Somewhere in Etobicoke, a couple discussed their bills Read More…
Ye has found a kinship with the far-right racist groups that align with Trump and his M.A.G.A group of fascists Adidas has just become the latest corporate entity to sever ties with disgraced rapper and fashion designer Kanye West, AKA Ye. Balenciaga, MRC, Vogue, CAA, Gap, Footlocker are other entities looking to distance themselves from Read More…
More than 30 candidates registered to be Toronto’s next Mayor, the most among big Canadian cities Torontonians give Mayor Tory four more years to govern. With a massive field of over 30 candidates, Tory easily cruised to victory, garnering over 63% of the votes. “We’ve made so much progress on getting transit and housing built Read More…
Games of Goals at Mozambique 2022 Senegal has shown grit and goals worthy of a defending Champion, and the Teranga Lions may roar their way into the final. Earlier today at the Vilankulo arena, Senegal bled Madagascar and created a goal bath at the ongoing Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Mozambique 2022. Playing in Read More…
Sunak becomes the fifth UK Prime Minister in the five years Sunak, the runner-up to Truss in a long drawn-out leadership race, is now set to take the top position in the United Kingdom. Sunak also becomes the fifth U.K. Prime Minister within the last five years. “It is the greatest privilege of my life Read More…
By Ahmed Bayram, NRC’s Middle East Media Adviser, ahmed.bayram@nrc.no, +962 7 9016 0147 Farming communities in Iraq have seen their wheat, vegetable, and fruit harvests decline for the second year in a row because of severe drought conditions. Households throughout the country will be increasingly vulnerable to eroded incomes and challenges accessing sufficient food, warns the Read More…
Inery, a decentralized data system firm, has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BEL, Navratna PSUs Bharat Electronics Limited, to scale and influence the progress of data security, privacy, and management in electronics systems and all tech in India. The collaboration is intended to leverage the combined strengths and capabilities of both Inery and Read More…
Prison breaks have over the past years hampered the ability of law enforcement officers to ensure prisoners serve their sentences fully and can be reintegrated into society. In the Warrap Prison, a facility located in Tonj North county, 250 detainees jostle for space. Theoretically, the prison has the capacity to house only 150 inmates. Prison Read More…
Canadian musician Skye is ready to set the music world on fire Musicians are a special group in any society. They often find inspiration from other musicians and create beautiful works of art. Some of the greatest works of art have come from homeless musicians. Many artists find it challenging to become successful while living Read More…
Xi Jinping is China’s seventh President after being elected in 2012 Xi Jinping has been named the leader of China for the next five years. Xi Jinping’s unprecedented third term has signified the party’s approval of the direction of his vision for China in the years and possibly decades to come. In 2018, the National Read More…
The return of the Parliamentary Press Dinner may see Trudeau going on tour with his own comedy act in the near future The media is crucial to democracy and ensuring the public knows what’s happening in government and worldwide. Last night’s Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner was a time to acknowledge and honour media and the Read More…
With the disqualification of his only rival, David Eby becomes British Columbia’s new premier by acclimation “This is not how any of us expected this to end.” said David Eby Due to ongoing health reasons, B.C Premier Jon Horgan immediately stepped down from his role, triggering a leadership race for the top bureaucrat job within Read More…
For the past five months, my social media radar has included the mayoral and council candidates running in the upcoming Monday, October 24th, Toronto election. As I write this, there are less than three days left for candidates to explain why Toronto would be better off with them as mayor or on the city council. Read More…
A new leadership race is set to begin in one week Liz Truss, newly-minted Prime Minister of the U.K., tenders her resignation to King Charles only six weeks after taking office. Truss’ faced significant backlash to her unfunded tax cuts to jumpstart the economy and drive down inflation. However, doing so sent the U.K. financial Read More…
Climate change disaster funding will be the main focus at COP 27 Today, Senator Sherry Rehman met with Her Excellency (H.E) Dr Riina Kionka, the Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, to discuss the ongoing rescue and relief efforts in flood-affected areas as the technical and financial assistance needed to assist those affected. H.E Read More…
South Korean Watchdog agency, sheds light on North Korea’s attempt to lie about its COVID-19 infections Andrew Kim, senior researcherwww.nk-forum.org In May 2022, North Korea fabricated claims of being a COVID-19-free country but was in a state of emergency. Korean Central News Agency, North Korea’s official news agency, admitted a COVID-19 outbreak in North Korea Read More…
Attacks on civilian infrastructure needed for water, electricity and heating is increasing humanitarian needs and could further displace thousands across Ukraine and into neighbouring countries this winter. Becky Bakr AbdullaSpecialist Adviser Media and CommunicationNorwegian Refugee CrisisPhone: +47 41613766 | Twitter: @BeckyBakr “The recent escalation of attacks against civilians and infrastructure is leaving the most vulnerable Read More…
Previous front-runner candidates spoke with low energy and lacked excitement, which calls into question their front-runner status Last night’s C.B.C televised Winnipeg Mayoral debate among the selected candidates that polled 10% or higher had a clear winner; Robert Falcon Ouellette. He was poised and spoke confidently and passionately about the type of city he wanted Read More…
A new £14 million UK funding package is expected to reach up to 150,000 people with comprehensive health, water sanitation, hygiene and nutrition services. UK aid will help to protect women and children from the devastating impacts of violent conflict and the worst drought in 40 years in Ethiopia, Minister for Development Vicky Ford announced Read More…
Pereira is grateful to have overcome a battle with addiction to become an advocate for ending homelessness and fighting for more resources to help combat addiction People learn and grow throughout their life by making decisions that profoundly affect their future and community. It is also a scientific fact a person’s environment or a significant Read More…
For every government to succeed and operate in the best interest of the people they are elected to govern, there must be some form of cooperation with other parties. However, when it comes to China, the notion of the government collaborating or seeking to cooperate with other parties to ensure the future of over 1.4 Read More…
Every day there is a mass shooting in America, but not all get reported The United States has a long tradition of mass shootings. Over the past decade, there have been many infamous shootings in America, from the Virginia Tech massacre to the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre. Many Americans are horrified by these mass Read More…
Great music, with a great message Just in time for the midterm elections, Push Puppets, a Waterweight Music Ltd. recording artist, has released an animated lyric video for the song “October Surprise”, which takes on the spread of disinformation over social and traditional media. The song from the new album “Allegory Grey” is about an Read More…
Ontario will be the first province to see Nokia’s 5G technology integrated into its infrastructure Earlier this year, Canada scrapped any idea of using Huewai’s 5G network implemented throughout the country. As a result, other Western nations banned the global tech giant for unproven speculations that Huewai’s technology would spy on Canadians. That decision to Read More…
Interview mistakes are inevitable; what matters is the extent of the mistake. Being judged by a stranger is never comfortable. You act desperate when you have less than $700 in the bank. The number of mistakes you can make during an interview are endless, from showing up five minutes late to not asking questions. (TIP: Engage Read More…
The political art of physical communication Physical contact is essential to building relationships. People use physical contact to express love, affection and gratitude. In addition to physical contact, politicians use various other methods of communicating with voters. They shake hands, kiss babies and pat supporters on the back. They also use physical contact to intimidate Read More…
Politicians are either loved or hated Everyone has their own opinion on whether or how much politicians are overpaid. Some believe they earn their salary through gruelling hours spent on the job. Others feel they are overpaid due to the perception they do little to assist their constituents. Most people understand that being a politician Read More…
With less than ten days left until the Winnipeg Mayoral elections, candidates are making the pitch to become the top civic bureaucrat. From tax rebates to less funding for Police, to removing employees from top positions, this week’s round-up had a bit of something for everyone. Jenny Motkaluk: The runner-up to Bowman in 2018 had the Read More…
Every five years, the political leadership of The Communist Party of China (CPC) convenes a National Congress to outline the country’s future development strategy. The 19th CPC National Congress concluded its seventh plenary session in Beijing on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, and the 20th party congress will convene on Oct 16th in Beijing. It is Read More…
“Eight Years and I’m Out.” Said Kinnarath Omar Kinnarath, the lifelong resident and business owner in the Daniel McIntyre ward, said, “the constituents are ready for a more active and visible representation.” Kinnarath has spent decades as a community activist fighting to make Winnipeg an inclusive and accepting place for everyone of all faiths, beliefs, Read More…
It is very hard for a politician to let go of power once they’ve had it for years or even decades When politicians run for office, they often promise change. However, how they run their respective province, city, and country often contradict the promised change. If politicians can’t bring about the change they want, they Read More…
Vancouver Whitecaps to Play in 2023 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Semifinalist in the 2016-2017 season, this is Vancouver’s third appearance in the highly coveted Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League. High-flying Canadian soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC is the only Canadian soccer club set to take part in the 2023 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (SCCL). According to Read More…
Too many cities have Mayors like Mayor Joseph Fitzgerald O’Malley Fitzpatrick O’Donnell The Edge “Joe” Quimby While the position of Mayor has existed for centuries, the concept of a democratic elected civic government is as essential as ever. In ancient Greece, some cities were governed by a Senate and others by a council of elders. By Read More…
Data Firm’s Unique Segmentation Uncovers the Keys to Voter Decision-Making in This Year’s Elections Resonate, the leading provider of A.I.-powered data and intelligence released new research that identifies 10 unique voter segments that campaigns and candidates must consider as they enter the final phases of the mid-term elections. These key voter segments are available for Read More…
Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and companies have terrorized the victims and families of the deadly Sandy Hook Massacrer for over a decade One of the deadliest school shootings in history occurred on December 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The incident left 20 children and six adults dead and many Read More…
There are many great politicians that represent the people and get overshadowed by the ones the lie and traffic in disinformation Lies, deceit and propaganda are regular tools for politicians and political parties. These tools are used to sway public opinion and create political change. Although many people use these methods safely, others abuse them Read More…
A recycled way of campaigning, without destroying the environment By: Adam Smith As long as I knew there was an environment to consider, I have always been environmentally conscious. I can still recall when recycling first came to our area in elementary school. My parents and I dutifully separated all our bins and made sure Read More…
A View Into Children Of Lekki Tollgate “This way,” Mama Okon said to Jaje. “Come with me, all of you. We will be fine,” she assured them. “We must stay alive for our children. Tomorrow is another day.” One has been confronted with this question: why did you write Children of Lekki Tollgate? And the quick Read More…
conference and exhibition, in its 42nd edition, engineer Mohamed Saieed – artificial intelligence expert and digital transformation consultant in the Middle East and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Potensia Systems Company was honored. Eng. Mohamed Saieed won two awards for excellence in entrepreneurship in the Middle East in the field of information technology, Read More…
This column is for those who understand the benefits networking can bring to their job search, most notably uncovering job opportunities as well as enhancing their career trajectory. Networking isn’t just something you do at networking events. It is possible to network while waiting in line at the grocery store, with the person next to you during Read More…
Decisions would be based on the needs of the people and not how many palms are being greased by special interests Everyone has a strong opinion of politicians, but they’re necessary for running a country. Many people think we should replace all politicians with robots. This would make the world much worse, but it has Read More…
In the modern era, if a candidate is not on social media, they are limiting their odds of connecting with their voters Elections are a social event in many countries and are broadcasted worldwide via social media. Many believe social media has revolutionized how we campaign for and govern our countries. Others believe it has Read More…
People of colour and marginalized communities are the most affected by gentrification Gentrification is a complicated process that brings “good things” and harms a neighbourhood. By definition, gentrification involves the displacement of lower-class communities by upper-class ones. However, there are ways to mitigate the adverse effects of gentrification. Current residents can make the most of Read More…
The Epic of Cristiano Ronaldo Going by the enormity of his achievements, the facts before us lead one to conclude that football writers will tell his story for a long time like a truly epic tale. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese soccer superhero, has a dizzying world of sterling accomplishments comprising seven league titles across various Read More…
The role of a politician has become more about getting elected and staying elected, rather than fighting to improve the lives of their constituents. People think of Canada generally as a country that is tolerant and welcoming to immigrants. They believe in a liberal democracy that values human rights and freedom of speech. Although these Read More…
Religion has an important role to play in everyday life but has also been the cause of many world wars Religion is an integral part of human life; it’s something humanity has struggled to understand throughout history. People have different ideas about what religion is and whether or not it’s real. Most religions have a Read More…
Who has your best interest at heart? Brothers are essential for a healthy family; they provide emotional and financial stability. They also act as role models and mentors. In many cultures, brothers are treated far more kindly than sons because they belong to each other and will do anything to help each other. Brothers are Read More…
The call to drastically re-organize or disband the United Nations due to the lack of ability to hold powerful nations accountable is a sentiment echoed by a lot of people The United Nations (UN) is an international body that includes all member countries. It has its headquarters in New York City and organizes regular conferences Read More…
The answer is quite simple, the companies supplying the weapons and the companies tasked with rebuilding The writers of the epic poem Beowulf faced an arduous task- they had to explain the unknown to their readers. At the time, people didn’t understand why the Danes and the Franks were fighting each other. So they created Read More…
Winnipeg’s homeless issue should be a priority for all mayoral candidates Homelessness is a massive problem in Winnipeg, and on any given day, you can see countless individuals sleeping at the bus stops on the sidewalks, on the bus benches and sometimes in the middle of the streets. As Winnipeggers are set to head to Read More…
Biden making good on one of his campaign promises Yesterday U.S. President Joe Biden made an unprecedented move by an Executive Order pardoning all citizens charged, jailed, imprisoned or convicted for simple possession of marijuana. For years activists have been calling for legislation that reflects Biden’s presidential order. Currently, marijuana is also classified as a Read More…
Smith will be sworn in on Tuesday as Alberta’s next Premier It took six rounds of voting for Alberta’s United Conservative Party members (UCP) to name their new premier and former Wild Rose party leader, DanielleSmith. Throughout her campaign, Smith was a lightning rod of conservatism at a point so far right she would make Read More…
Chula Vista City Attorney Candidate Dan Smith Warns of Fallout from Misinformation if His Deceased Opponent Wins Upcoming Election Election season is a period of extreme political tension. When war, natural disaster or the death of a candidate interrupts the political process, it highlights the fragility of democracy. Any disruption in the political system leads Read More…
The U.S Government has set up Black Sites around the globe to carry-out Extraordinary Rendition Extraordinary Rendition (XR), also called Rendition, is a secretive process of sending a person to another country for interrogation. The process is used by the Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A) and other U.S. government agencies, which have tortured and killed innocent Read More…
Finding love does not equate to happiness, so why do so many people chase it? Love is one of the most sought-after things in life. Everyone wants to find true love and experience all the magical moments that come along with it. However, the chase for true love can sometimes be daunting and challenging. No Read More…
Winnipeg’s meth crisis is one of the leading causes of opioid-related issues predominantly within the downtown core areas Winnipeg, Manitoba, – Today Mayoral candidate Robert Falcon Ouellette outlines his plan to solve the addictions crisis throughout Winnipeg through harm reduction, treatment & support. Like many other big cities across Canada, Winnipeg is not immune to Read More…
It’s been four years since the legalization of cannabis in B.C VICTORIA – The Province is introducing a new cannabis retail licence that will allow eligible federally licensed cannabis producers to sell non-medical cannabis products from stores located at their cultivation site. When the producer retail store (PRS) licence comes into effect on Nov. 30, 2022, Read More…
UK prisoners at open prisons in England are to start high-quality apprenticeships at big-name employers thanks to changes in law and the Government’s skills agenda. Prisoners in England have begun high-quality apprenticeships this week in a bid to cut crime following a change in the law. For the first time ever, those behind bars will Read More…
Organizations are using a poll taken by 600 people to determine who makes it into future debates, resulting in the voices of minority candidates being silenced. The hardest thing a person can do is to put their name on a ballot wanting to represent their community. Along, with that courage, running in an election comes Read More…
“October is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women and girls across the province. This year’s theme She Did, So Now I Can is an opportunity to highlight women’s past contributions which have inspired women and girls who are leading the way today. Women are at the heart of Ontario families, communities and workplaces, performing in Read More…
Even with many mistakes and apologies along the campaign trail, it was not enough to unseat the popular right-wing government Quebec Premier Francois Legault, leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), wins another term with a supermajority. The C.A.Q. is a nationalist, autonomist, a conservative provincial political party in Quebec. They represent a Quebec-first ideology Read More…
New Rewrite with Author Mario Acevedo Coming December 2022 from Hex Publishers. “This is pure pulpy pleasure — a cult classic.” – Blueink Review, starred review Some say the Arbitrators existed long before the universe was born. Others believe their dark powers spun the fabric of time itself. They are mystery. But here is truth: Read More…
Final Book in the Trilogy from Warren Hammond (KOP Killer, Tides of Maritinia) and Joshua Viola (It Came from the Multiplex: ‘80s Midnight Chillers) Coming October 2022 from Hex Publishers. “If writers like Isaac Asimov, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and Arthur C. Clarke were alive today, they’d be releasing stories like Denver Moon.” —Blueink Review, Starred Read More…
At what point does the media conclude election polling does more harm than good to democracy Election polls are an unavoidable part of any national political campaign. Since the 1920s, when Gallup began polling public opinion, these surveys have become essential to a nation’s political process. Throughout a campaign, candidates and their teams often ask Read More…
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Serenity Prayer, by Reinhold Niebuhr. The following scenario is probably familiar to you. Several years ago, I interviewed for what I believed was my dream job, overseeing a Read More…
The best candidates are not always the ones that get elected At the outset of his 2004 Democratic National Convention speech, U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy introduced a man he considered the epitome of a great politician. He referred to this man as ‘the father of our country.’ That man was George Washington, and Senator Kennedy Read More…
Politicians that understand the needs of voters, stand the best chance of getting elected In many countries, voters cast their votes blindly without knowing who they vote to elect. Many political candidates and parties have purchased votes from supporters of rival political parties, union members and special interests by offering lucrative deals. This practice makes Read More…
For many people, gambling can be a very expensive hobby. Between the cost of travel, accommodation, food and drinks, as well as the actual cost of playing the games, it’s not surprising that many people find themselves spending a lot of money when they gamble. However, there are ways to cut down on the cost Read More…
“I support,” is an honest statement. “I will” is not always an honest statement, but it gets votes. A few days back, mayoral candidate Gil Penalosa (@Penalosa_G) tweeted, “Stop Tory/Ford from giving away PUBLIC Ontario Place to spa/waterpark tall building. Since 2018 Ford/Tory announced ‘amusement destination’ & he has supported it! The way to keep Read More…
Will the media ever eliminate the need for polling? Winnipeg has roughly 833,000 people, but the media is hell-bent on portraying Glen Murray as the front runner to be the next Mayor based on the opinions of only 600 people. The Full Poll Breakdown by The Numbers Is it realistic to consider the opinion of less than Read More…
