Governments preach affordability, yet they continue to balance their budgets on the backs of Canadians by taxing the very food they rely on Quebec is poised to become the second province in Canada in recent weeks to roll back provincial sales taxes on food-related items, reinforcing a broader truth governments increasingly struggle to defend: taxing [...]
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Toronto Becomes the Global Capital of the Future of Work at the World Employment Conference 2026
May 24th, 2026
For two unforgettable days, the vibrant city of Toronto became the meeting point of global ideas, innovation, and human potential as the ACSESS / World Employment Conference 2026 brought together the world’s leading voices in employment, workforce development, and economic transformation. Hosted at the prestigious Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, the conference welcomed delegations from more than…
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Safety Solution for All: Transforming Roadside Interactions Through Innovation
May 22nd, 2026
In today’s fast-moving, technology-driven world, safety is no longer a luxury it is a necessity. Yet one of the most critical and high-risk areas of public safety remains largely unchanged: roadside interactions between drivers and law enforcement. Traffic stops are among the most unpredictable and dangerous situations faced by both officers and civilians. Recent national…
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Canadian News
A Solemn Year of Victory Over the Dark Truths of Our Time
December 18th, 2025
As the year comes to a close and the world prepares to enter a new chapter, this moment calls for more than seasonal reflection. It calls for truth, accountability, and moral clarity. To those who occupy positions of leadership and privilege: discrimination whether expressed openly or concealed behind silence has no place in a just…
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Humanity Drowning
December 9th, 2025
Reflection transformed into a powerful, spoken-word style poem Where is the leader we once knew? The one we looked up to not for power, but for truth? Once, a voice could rise above the noise. A light in the dark, a mind with vision, a heart with courage. A soul that carried hope. But now…
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Reflections from the Construction Innovation Summit Vancouver 2025
October 11th, 2025
Held at JW Marriott Parq Hotel | October 2–3, 2025 The 2025 Construction Innovation Summit, hosted at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver, proved to be a pivotal moment for the construction industry. It brought together thought leaders, innovators, and industry professionals to explore current trends, future innovations, and the evolving path forward. Over…
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World News
États D’âme au Moyen-Orient :L’impasse Egyptienne Face au Conflit Israélo-Palestinien
September 23rd, 2024
En réaction à l’assassinat du chef politique du Hamas Ismael Haniyeh, le président égyptien Abdel Fattah el-Sisi et ses homologues qatari et américain ont appelé, dans une déclaration commune, Israël et le Hamas à reprendre les négociations vers un accord de cessez-le-feu et de libération des otages. Israël n’a ni confirmé ni nié son rôle…
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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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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Signal a Long Overdue Course Correction
September 2nd, 2024
Trudeau tightens the TFWP in response to immigration challenges and high youth unemployment In response to growing immigration challenges and high youth unemployment rates, the Trudeau government is finally tightening its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Beginning September 26, the government will halt the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments for the Low-Wage stream of…
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Local News
In Remembrance and Loving Memory of Nalda Callender
February 11th, 2025
As we reflect on the history and achievements of our community, we pay tribute to one of its most pioneering and influential figures, Nalda Callender. Her legacy continues to shape and inspire many, and as we remember her, The Afro News extends our heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family and the wider community during…
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Natures Wisdom Meets Indulgence For A Happy Healthier You
January 25th, 2025
Wisely Wellness is launching a luxury wellness chocolate bar that will tantalize your senses and remedy your daily performance quotient. In a TAN Media interview with the Mastermind Creators of this wellness chocolate bar they had this to say about their Wisely Chocolate product line: 1- What is the inspiration and motivation behind the wisely wellness brand? The inspiration behind…
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Holiday Message From The Editor
December 22nd, 2024
Dear Community Family, At this time of year, during the holiday season, it is common to reflect on our lives and engage in deep conversations with ourselves, pondering the “what,” “why,” and “when.” We often view life through different perspectives, and this reflection brings a sense of realization that we should be grateful, for it…
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Historical Record: United Nations Vote on the Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Unfinished Struggle: Human Rights, Memory, and Accountability” On 25 March 2025, within the chambers of the United Nations, the global community marked a defining moment in confronting one of the gravest crimes in human history: the Transatlantic slave trade. For more than four centuries, this barbaric system forcibly displaced millions of African men, women…
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