The Afro News, May 30, 2018 When raising children or in this case, World Changers as this one Mother I know refers to her children; praise and encouragement is part of the journey. Praising children is most important and allows them to focus on their efforts and achievements. Praise that is specific and acknowledges the [...]
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Praise And Encouragement Has Its Many Rewards
on May 31st, 2018
Robots In The Workforce: Resistance is Futile, so We Must Adapt
on August 7th, 2017
Nearly half of the Canadian labour force is at high risk of automation within the next two decades, so how should we prepare? OTTAWA, Ont./Troy Media/ – Automation has become a scary word. As new technologies proliferate, unease and uncertainty surround the labour market of the future. Will jobs be destroyed? Created? Can a robot [...]
The Hard Truth About Soft Economic Policy
on July 20th, 2017
You don’t have to be an economist to know that rising interest rates will hurt a lot of Canadians but especially young families Over the past few months, the Bank of Canada has faced a terrible dilemma: keep interest rates low or raise them to combat potential inflation. It seems the decision has been made [...]
Parties That Obsess on Getting Elected Have No Reason to Exist
on May 1st, 2017
Sadly, as they get close to power, rhetoric overpowers principles and charisma overtakes substance Learning from failure, it’s often said, can lead to triumph. Some of the great leaders in history, from Napoleon to Steve Jobs, had crash-and-burn moments before breakthroughs (even if, in the former case, things didn’t ultimately go well). Why don’t political [...]
Improve Teacher Working Conditions by Dumping Bad Ideas
on February 19th, 2017
Even though there’s a wealth of evidence supporting traditional teaching techniques, officials too often push an ideological agenda to teaching Newfoundland and Labrador teachers are stressed. In a recent presentation to the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Education Outcomes, the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association presented compelling scientific and anecdotal data showing that the working [...]
World Poetry Celebrates Black History Month!
on February 2nd, 2017
February 22, 6:30-8:30 pm, New Westminster Public Library, 716, 6th Street, auditorium. Host: Author and poet Roger Blenman. A tribute to women of colour, past, present and future. Calling all poets, musicians and storytellers to perform join and perform! Come celebrate with us. Free raffle, open mike. To sign up: contact Ariadne Sawyer, ariadnes@uniserve.com or [...]
Funding Community-Based Programs Can Help Reduce Male Suicide
on January 19th, 2017
In Canada, men account for three out of every four suicides – with seven men dying by suicide every day – but our support programs fall short Jason was in Grade 5 when he started having feelings for other boys. Because of those feelings, he was called names, beaten up in school and sexually assaulted. [...]
Resolve to Replace Your Bad Financial Habits
on January 2nd, 2017
Most people have at least one bad financial habit. Whether it’s impulse shopping, forgetting to pay bills on time or putting off building that emergency fund, balancing what you want to do and what you “should” do is never easy. The new year is the perfect time to identify potential financial weak points and replace [...]
Charitable Giving In Canada Hits a 10-Year Low
on December 23rd, 2016
At the same time, fewer Canadians are volunteering their time – and it all means that vital charitable groups are struggling Canadian generosity is on the wane – and that means charities face greater challenges securing resources to help those in need. During the holiday season, many Canadians donate their time and money to their [...]
Make a Difference: Become a Financial Educator
on October 25th, 2016
Teaching personal finance topics can be immensely rewarding because the lessons are often immediately applicable to many students’ lives. Whether you’re comparing financial products, creating a budget or evaluating the cost of a loan, financial literacy provides the foundation to make a well-informed decision. Even so, many people get little to no financial education. According [...]
