As always, the Trudeau government announces lofty goals short on devilish details On Jan. 27, the federal government injected yet another syringe full of uncertainty into the country’s oil and gas sector, announcing a nebulous plan to overhaul Canada’s environmental assessment process to incorporate concerns over greenhouse gas emissions. As always, the initial announcements are
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February 2016
Coastal Church Presents Business By The Book and Whole Way House
on February 10th, 2016
This week, we here at TAN – The Afro News, had the pleasure of attending, Business By The Book, a monthly networking event sponsored and organized by Coastal Church, in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The event is held at the Vancouver Law Courts, and brings together professionals from all fields and features a keynote
The TPP is simply a Corporate Bill of Rights
on February 8th, 2016
Most of the governments involved have no real idea how they will be affected by the Trans Pacific Partnership Twelve governments, including Canada’s newly elected Liberal government, will gather in New Zealand on February 4th to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership, the TPP. Meanwhile people around the world are mobilizing to stop the agreement from
Assisted Suicide a Deadly New Form of Normal
on February 7th, 2016
The Supreme Court’s Carter decision set the floor, not the ceiling, according to one proponent Euthanasia? Assisted suicide? There’s an app for that. Or there soon might be, the executive director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association told a joint Senate-Commons committee this week. The committee is studying legislative responses to replace the Criminal Code
Brandon Smith – On The Move!
on February 7th, 2016
Hollywood profile Kid stars can become adult stars – sometimes. While others have failed clearly Brandon Smith has succeeded. Thanks to a kick start on a popular Disney television series this young 27 year old is clearly on the move. Much talent exudes from this Los Angeles based kid’s every pore. Blessed with good looks
Sharing Money Problems with Kids
on February 2nd, 2016
Kids are surprisingly resilient in the face of a crisis. But even so, serious family money troubles can potentially affect a young person’s home life, education and outlook on money management down the road. While my wife and I don’t have kids, children under the age of 10 who are particularly mature – and particularly
The Ninth Floor, a Powerful Film of Race Relations and History
on February 1st, 2016
A must see film and special interview with Selwyn Jacob! The Ninth Floor, a powerful film of race relations and history, produced by the well known Selwyn Jacob; written and directed by Mina Shum will be shown at the Vancity Theatre, www.viff.org/ February 15-16 at 6:30 pm. Please go see the film! The Ninth Floor
Stamp Honours Black Canadian Unit in First World War
on February 1st, 2016
Battalion’s men volunteered and served in face of prejudice With their country going to war in 1914, Black Canadians stepped forward to join the fight but many were turned away because of racial prejudice. By persevering, they finally won the right to serve overseas, with hundreds of them joining a new, predominantly black unit. Today,
