Economist Thomas Sowell offers Canada a roadmap to overcome its current economic and political crises In 2024, the economic and political deterioration of our beleaguered country accelerated. There’s no better reference in searching for solutions than the great American economist Thomas Sowell. Sowell was born into a family of North Carolina sharecroppers in 1930. He
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Canada Needs to Become Trump Proof, Not Trump Worthy
January 6th, 2025
Blind alignment with Trump’s policies will cost Canada dearly. We must chart a course to withstand U.S. political instability Since Nov. 6, when it became clear that Donald Trump had won the U.S. presidency for a second time, Canadians have been swamped by hot takes about what it could mean for us. The speculation has…
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Journey Through Faith and Service
January 6th, 2025
“Alvin Witten’s Search for Churches: A Modern Pilgrimage” According to Wikipedia, the word ‘history’ is described as inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation, the systematic study and documentation of the human past and investigate their patterns of cause and effect. For Alvin and Jean Witten, it was not only the case of investigating past undocumented history…
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Canada’s Inequality Crisis: Why the Rich Keep Winning
December 16th, 2024
How tax loopholes and philanthropy efforts by the wealthy in Canada contribute to inequality Wealth inequality has always been a reality, and Canada is no exception. While the wealthiest Canadians contribute significantly through taxes and philanthropy, their efforts often fall short of addressing the underlying causes of inequality. In many cases, they offer temporary relief…
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The Loss of Civility in our Society is a Threat to our Way of Life
December 4th, 2024
The decline in civility threatens to erode the core social structures that sustain civilization In a civilized society, the benefits of stability, security, and mutual respect allow us to live without constant fear, trusting in a social fabric that keeps us safe. But this “umbrella” of civility is beginning to look tattered, showing signs of…
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Ontario Coroner’s Report Reveals Troubling MAiD Trends
November 27th, 2024
The gaps in Canadian law around MAiD are glaring. Canadian lawmakers cannot afford to wait and see what happens – they must act now. Recent reports from the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) of Ontario reveal troubling trends about Ontarians accessing MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) due to socioeconomic and psychological vulnerabilities. The OCC’s…
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A Father’s Significance on D-Day
June 7th, 2024
The birth of light that shines through you as the Sun rises with ultimate life responsibility the root of a family tree in the cosmos of a humanbeing. Being a man comes with enormous responsibility. To be a father is a divine blessing, a loving father is a gift no matter how the challenges are…
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Finally, Zimbabwe Walking the Talk on Disability
April 4th, 2024
CIVIL Society organisations in the disability sector in Zimbabwe are engaging in nationwide consultations on a disability Bill that has been on the cards for more than three decades. Now that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accented to the proposals that is ready to go into Parliament, stakeholders have welcomed the move, given the country’s penchant…
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The 2024 Elevate Vancouver Autoshow
March 24th, 2024
While the display showcase lineup was quite limited and only a handful of the known car makers and models were represented there were some wow moments to behold.
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Must See African Interest Films at VIFF
September 11th, 2024
Full swing for the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, taking place from September 26 – October 6 Must See African Interest Films. Media Partner ,The Afro News Is proud to Sponsor. Black Tea Director: Abderrahmane Sissako After saying no on her wedding day, Aya leaves the Ivory Coast for a new life in the buzzing “Chocolate…
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Can Consumer-Based Altruism Succeed at Grocery Stores?
August 26th, 2024
Montreal’s 3 Paniers grocery store tests a new approach to pricing and social equity Experimenting with consumer-based philanthropy at the grocery store level is an idea that fascinates both economists and social entrepreneurs. The idea of relying on consumers’ generosity and altruistic nature to help those in need while keeping a grocery store afloat raises…
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Cleaning Out Your Closet To Help Students In The DRC
July 18th, 2024
Coquitlam, B.C. -based Shiloh Place Orphanage Society (www.shilohplace.ca ) is holding a used clothing and household goods collecting drive in South Coquitlam, until Saturday July 27th , in support of their small, low-barrier elementary school in Lubumbashi, DRC. 120 girls and boys attend classes there. Some are orphans living with extended family. Others are from…
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2025 Will be Another Tough Year for Canada’s Economy
Canada’s economic challenges in 2025 include rising debt, slow investment, falling consumption and trade tensions The start of a new year always invites us to dust off the old crystal ball and try to peer into it to see what the year has in store. Predicting how an economy will perform, however, is always tricky…
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