February 26 2016 Canada Citizenship Ceremony Vancouver Guest Speaker Honore Gbedze Publisher of The Afro News Bonjour Madames et Monsiours, Jeune Filles et Jeune Garçons, Cher compatriote Citoyens et Citoyennes C’est avec une grande honour et privilège que je vous adresse ce matin tout en vous congratulate de votre citoyenneté. Today we are celebrating you
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February 2016
Cutting Your Medical Bills via Smartphone
on February 26th, 2016
What if your next doctor’s visit could happen by smartphone from anywhere in the world? It could happen sooner than you think. It’s called telemedicine, or telehealth: The use of Internet-connected devices to communicate information about diseases, symptoms and other health data. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is driving innovators in healthcare
EVERYONE… BUT THE PEOPLE -the story of the People and Jordan Bateman versus Translink
on February 25th, 2016
If you live in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, you no doubt remember the proposed tax presented to the public on behalf of Translink. The tax was presented as the best means to fund public transit expansion and improvement. You no doubt also recall that the public outcry was great, as Translink is an
B.C. Drunk On High Housing Prices
on February 22nd, 2016
Budget downplays massive unaffordability problem for Gens X, Y and their children B.C. Premier Christy Clark criticized Alberta last week for failing to diversify its economy or manage its books, hoping to convince everyone that her province is doing much better. It’s not – at least from a generational perspective. For Canadians in their 20s,
How Do we Grow The Social Fabric of Communities?
on February 21st, 2016
Human connections play a profound role in solving our most pressing problems A complex, invisible but powerful web of relations profoundly shape us from individual to city levels. But how do we foster these relations? Organizations like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are helping to answer the question, to the betterment of us all.
Commodity Slump Weighing on Canadian and Global Economies
on February 18th, 2016
Widespread commodity price declines will depress the national economy through this year and probably into 2017 The ongoing decline in commodity prices has hit Canada’s economy hard, depressing incomes, and triggering layoffs and capital spending cuts. The U.S.-dollar prices of most internationally traded commodity products have slipped, hammering hundreds of resource companies (and their suppliers),
Premier Clark’s Record on Fiscal Policy is Positive
on February 18th, 2016
But there is still room for improvement Each year the Fraser Institute measures and ranks the performance of Canada’s premiers in terms of how well they managed provincial finances while in office. Premiers who managed spending more prudently, balanced the books and paid down debt, and reduced and maintained competitive tax rates, rank higher. This
Barack Obama Ranks among the Best 5 U.S. Presidents
on February 16th, 2016
As we celebrate Black History Month and President’s Day, the nation should mute the loud talk about our future president and quietly reflect on the accomplishments of our current president, Barack Obama. History will reveal in short time, that Obama ranks as one of our nation’s best presidents. As a political science professor of 20
More Than Hoopla at NBA ALL-STAR Weekend
on February 15th, 2016
During the NBA All-Star Weekend, Rwandan President Paul Kagame attended the NBA Africa Summit, a private event held at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. Controversy reigned. Although Kagame has been credited with easing ethnic tension and promoting strong economic growth, he is also being accused of running his country as a dictator, denying
Three Ways Canada Can Help Stem The Spread of The Zika Virus
We have the knowledge and the resources to help fight the Zika virus, we just need the political will to make a difference The World Health Organization recently announced that clusters of microcephaly possibly linked to the Zika virus constitute a “public health emergency of international concern.” This virus has captured attention because thousands of