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…
