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You may not see her, and it’s not because she’s small, but it’s because she’s in the office busy picking up phone calls and speaking to people looking to put an advertisement in the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper.

You will definitely hear her laugh and giggle from down the hall. She is the true definition of service with a smile. Trish Browning is the Sales Manager for the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper. She handles all of the advertising that is seen on all the pages.

At the age of 16, Browning was already receiving indirect training in customer service.

“At 16, I started waitressing and then I went into being a customer service representative at Honda,” said Browning.

“After Honda, I moved into doing the online sales for Carib 101.”

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Although Trish is in sales, she studied accounting and marketing when she went to college.

Trish is married to the President of the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, Grant Browning. The two have been a dynamic duo for eight years working and producing the paper together with the help of friends and family. They have two young children, a girl and a boy, who have watched their parents from birth build the paper into what it is today.

“I met Grant at one of my parttime jobs that I was working at. Grant was also working as he had a relationship with the owner of the business.

Grant saw me there,” said Trish.

Grant Browning had already started the business Carib101, which at the time was online advertising and marketing. Trish speaks on being in a new relationship and also growing a business together at the same time.

“The good news is that as a new couple we found our groove. We were able, I think based on our personality and I think as a new couple it allowed us to converse more, talk more, and it was just easy building the business,” said Trish.

“We were both learning and growing, so it wasn’t very challenging.”

Through working on the online business for several years, Trish saw firsthand how people started to change and react differently to online advertising.

“People were becoming more educated and more active on the internet, I would say that would be the change. When we started thirteen years ago, trying to sell the concept of promoting your business online wasn’t easy. The owners for the clubs and the restaurants were old school. It was hard to convince them that what we were doing, was going to be the next thing,” said Trish.

One thing about Trish is that she was definitely meant to be in the sales industry. She knows how to market and sell you any product, but the difference between her and any other salesperson is that she keeps your best interest in mind and in her heart.

She will let you know which ad is the best one suited for you, not the most expensive one. Every single day, Trish is helping people grow their business and

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“You have to have integrity selling advertising,” said Trish. “It’s very easy to lie to people because they don’t know.

You have to have integrity and sustain a pure relationship with your clients. If there’s a conflict, I try to resolve it and I try to do everything that I can do to make them feel comfortable and give them what it is that they need.”

Trish says that the biggest reward is when the person returns to have their advertisement in the paper again.

“When people say, “I’m ready to do this again,” that is the biggest compliment ever because then I know that I’ve done everything that I said I was going to do and you feel comfortable coming back,” said Trish.

When the Brownings printed the first ever Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, Trish was happy, but she also started to think of the future.

“I was like ‘Okay so I sold enough advertising to cover the cost of this’, but it was a very scary time because it’s a big commitment and I’d never done it before. I just knew that I now had to sell a certain number of advertisements every two weeks and do it on time because we’ve now made a commitment. Yes, we were happy, but I was absolutely scared as well,” said Trish.

Trish is a woman empowered because she puts others before herself.

She’s a loving and devoted wife, a warm and caring mother, and an intelligent and hardworking Sales Manager.

She has done much work in the community, volunteering with the Caribbean Children’s Foundation and uplifting other people in the community through her constant support and dedication to seeing the people around her grow.

Trish says her best accomplishment is being able to enhance positivity in the community.

“I love that the paper focuses on the good things that are happening in our community. We cover stories and put ads in the paper that otherwise may not get the coverage they deserve just because it’s a heartfelt story. That is what I am most proud of,” said Trish.

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Igniting souls and pushing limits.

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It has been a tremendously impressive year for organizations in the Toronto Caribbean community, and one organization has definitely made their mark locally and globally. The Caribbean Children Foundation (an organization voluntarily run by local members of the Caribbean community here in Toronto) has had a powerful year.

This year, the foundation run by philanthropist Jay Brijpaul, have successfully recreated their brand, and by doing so, have extended their connections into other communities in Toronto.

TCCF has hosted and been a part of at least four major fundraisers this year, and most recently, eight members received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award for the incredible work they have done supporting children and their families in the Caribbean. Let us catch you up on what you might have missed: • •

Love and Hearts: TCCF Valentine’s Day Gala (Edition – February 20th, 2019) TCCF Presents Donation at the 40th

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Anniversary of the Herbie Fund (Edition – May 30th, 2019) Putting the word fun into fundraising; The 16th Annual TCCF Boat Cruise (Edition – July 11th, 2019) Toronto Caribbean Newspaper brings TCCF to the Larger Community (Edition – October 15th, 2019) Earthly Angels; efficacious eight members of TCCF receive Ontario Volunteer Service Award (Edition – December 9th, 2019)

TCCF has always received substantial support from the Caribbean community, and on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, I had an opportunity to engage with individuals who share the same vision as TCCF. The majority of us want to feel like our lives have some type of meaning. Like we are making a positive difference in this world.

Several studies have shown that helping others can boost our sense of happiness. Regardless of their reason for doing so, Zvika Shluper (Managing Partner at OZ Capital), and his wife Romina Shluper (Owner of Inner G Fitness) have become active contributors and are now working alongside TCCF to raise funds for families supported by the foundation.

I first met Romina and Zvika at the TCCF’s 19th Annual Angel Gala. It was there that I learned about their passion for helping others. During my time at the Gala, I learned that for the both of them, helping others is their secret to living a life that is not only happier but also healthier,

wealthier, more productive, and meaningful. It is why when they invited me to be part of a fundraiser that was being held at Inner G Fitness, it was a no brainer.

“I take a lot of joy in giving back and I intend to continue this tradition for years to come.” ~ Zvika Shluper Partners at OZ Capital, and the team at Inner G Fitness creatively came up with a fantastic idea to raise money. How? They held three consecutive fitness classes that were offered to the public free of charge.

Each class was 45 minutes long, and the turn out was incredible. Donations from the event would be split between two charities: TCCF and a foundation of their choosing that assisted women going through breast cancer. But first, who is OZ Capital, and what exactly is Inner G Fitness?

Zvika Shluper is just one of the partners at OZ Capital, a multifaceted mortgage brokerage that helps clients alleviate their financial stresses. The team at OZ provide professional advice and on-going education to help individuals continue to build their personal wealth, as well as learn how to leverage home ownership and real estate investments.

His beautiful and high-energy wife Romina is the powerhouse behind Inner G Fitness, an upscale fitness studio located in Thornhill at 411 Confederation Pkwy Unit 11. She has created a space of openness and inclusivity, and her mission

is to shape lives, and to inspire the community to level up and play big. She believes that strong minds come first, and strong bodies second. Our strength. It comes from within, and her aim is to show people that there are no limits to what is attainable. We all have the ability to push our limits and demolish our comfort zones.

I don’t know why I thought I could handle this, but I made my way there that rainy Saturday morning, and learned just how out of shape my body was. It was a no mercy, high energy, circuit class that was led by Romina herself, and Dre (@thisyogilifts) a transformation and fitness coach who pushed me way past my limits.

After I peeled myself off the floor, and Romina had fed me her protein balls, I was finally able to have a talk with Zvika (aka Zee) about their choice to donate funds from the event to TCCF. “After Romina and I came to the Angels Gala, we saw that there was a definite need in the community. Helping people is who we are. We are dedicated to giving back and showing love anywhere and in any way that we can.

We have already raised $750.00 for TCCF, and this is only the first class. We look forward to continuing our partnership and finding other ways that we can work with the Toronto Caribbean community.”

It is encouraging seeing communities working together to empower, encourage and uplift each other regardless of race, culture, or identity.

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“We must not keep quiet like the rest of the world.� Intimate moments with Siyabulela Mandela Part II SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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It was an incredible experience to have met and interacted with such a compelling, knowledgeable young man. Last edition, I had the pleasure of introducing Siyabulela Mandela, the grandson of the great Nelson Mandela to the Toronto Caribbean community. In our time together, he shared with me the importance of overstanding our mission. Our mission. To speak out against the global injustices we are currently witnessing. He says it a lot more eloquently then I do, so I present to you the words of our next formidable leader Siyabulela Mandela.

“I hope for many it draws inspiration, it calls us, and reminds us of the sacrifices that were made, so we can enjoy the freedoms we are enjoying. Calling us into action to speak and find a voice. To see this!

To be reminded of the struggles that our people experienced during the Colonial era.

This makes me see that we have a lot to do in building a sound foundation.�

“That is why for me, it invokes Frantz Fanon in 1955 in his book Black Skin, White Mask. He argued that each generation must discover its own vision, fulfil it or betray it with relative complicity. For me, it makes me understand that in the generation of Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Winnie Madikizela Mandela, and all the great leaders who have raged a struggle against injustice. They choose not to betray.

They choose to discover what the mission of their own time was, and they choose not to betray it, but to fulfil it. It is a clear call to us, in this generation to ask ourselves, what is our mission?�

“Our mission should be to build upon the foundation laid by these great giants of history. To build upon the foundation that was left for us. To defend the gains and freedoms they have fought for us, to defend human rights like they have done in their time. To take and continue the struggle in spaces where injustices are exercised against a particular group, we must speak against that.�

“It makes me not want to keep quiet, where is rile state, apartheid state, wages up against the people of Palestine. It makes

me not want to keep quiet.�

“It makes me want to say our people went through apartheid, so therefore we must not keep quiet like the rest of the world is doing when the Palestines are being killed on a daily basis, because they are Palestines. When the Israeli State exercise apartheid against the people of Palestine.�

“It makes me not want to keep quiet! Exhibitions like this remind me that when the people in Brazil are waging a struggle.

We must not keep quiet. We must stand with our brothers and sisters in Brazil. We must stand with our brothers and sisters in Venezuela. We must stand with our brothers and sisters in Hong Kong, as they stand up and wage a struggle to defend their own freedom, their own fundamental human rights.�

“It makes me say the world has to stand up and speak against injustices that are perpetrated by leaders such as Donald Trump in the United States, where they speak and they preach division, rather then the unity that Dr Martin Luther King was speaking of in his address, ‘I have a Dream,’ in the late 1960’s.

“It makes me want to say the world needs to stand up. We have a collective responsibility to build upon the foundation that was laid by our forefathers.�

‘But as things stand, we have betrayed that mission. We have betrayed or mission as young people. We have betrayed our mission in this generation. So long as we are quiet when the Israeli State practices apartheid against the people of Palestine, we have betrayed our mission. As long as we are quiet on the issue that is happening in Hong Kong, the human rights violation issues in Hong Kong, we are betraying our mission. So long as we are quiet about the situation in Brazil, in Venezuela, even in the United States. We are betraying our own mission.�

“So long as we are quiet, when the rights of the immigrants are being violated.

When nations are talking about building walls, instead of building bridges, we are betraying our mission. It makes us understand that we are actually going against ideals that leaders like Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Winnie Madikizela Mandela and all the greatest women, and men; ordinary women and men, who laid down their lives for the freedoms that we are enjoying today.�

“So that is what this exhibition is for me. It is a reminder to the world that we have a long way to go and we need to continue that struggle.�

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Top ten ways the digital age has changed the game for artists

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A decade ago, I was 13 years old, and I was wandering around for hours in different worlds by reading books. Then, I would write short stories and poems using the words I collected from the stories I read. When I went to high school, I knew I wanted to follow my passion of being a journalist because of my love for writing. Writing is an art form that, to me, is the most powerful one of them all.

As the years have gone by, artists like myself have had to shift their traditional ways of creating art due to the demands of the digital age. For the past decade, the number of people online has accumulated to over 4 billion online users as of January 2019 according to We Are Social and Hootsuite. This article covers the ten ways I have seen the digital age change the rules for artists and producing artwork.

Ownership: The art we make no longer belongs to us. Once it is on the internet, it is swept into a vast sea of people who crop it, reword it, brighten it, and just all around edit it to land on your shore looking the exact opposite from its origin. If you’re a photographer reading this, you know exactly how this feels. Your watermark may still be on the photo, but it is not your photo. For people who make comics or drawings, the image may be stretched out or made smaller to fit the standard on different social media sites. As an artist, we must know that if we decide to put it online, it will be in the people’s hands, literally.

Meeting an international demand: The more eyes on our artwork means the more we need to produce. We were not as connected to the rest of the world as we are today. Facebook was the first social media platform that allowed us to sell our art in the greater com-

Networking: Facebook and email newsletters have allowed artists to connect with each other to learn and work together. Through Instagram, artists can also see each other’s work and know right away if it’s someone they want to connect with.

Collaboration: Artists aren’t the only ones looking to work with other artists, but brands and corporations too. Due to the follower count an artist may have on their social media, brands and corporations want to partner with them to stand out and reach a new audience. For example, Absolute Vodka worked with artist, Quincy Morales, on an advertising campaign. They also featured other artists from the city of Toronto. What businesses have realized over the past decade is that people want to see people like them, and this is more prominent today than it was ten years ago.

Marketing: Singers, songwriters, poets, photographers and artists alike no longer need agents to represent them and their art. With the power of social media, artists have been able to do this themselves by posting their work and directly dealing with people who want to hire them or sign them to a contract.

Alessia Cara, the famous singer from Brampton, was discovered on Instagram as she was posting videos of her singing in her bedroom.

More and more artists are getting recognized online and able to market themselves to A&R’s of companies like Sony and Universal Music just through a Direct Message.

Publishing: In the beginning of this decade, publishing houses were still very much needed, but today authors can publish on their own. Authors can choose to publish for free or charge a small price to readers to receive a PDF version of their book. Apps like Wattpad has also made it easier for writers to gain popularity and a fan base by publishing chapters for online users to consume.

Copyright: Revisiting the topic of ownership, copyright has become very important for artists as it can be hard to keep track of who’s idea belongs to who. In a world where everyone is trying to imitate each other, owning your ideas legally has become detrimental to artists to survive.

Exposure: This year I have seen a number of artists fight back when it comes to exchanging their time, effort and art for exposure.

Towards the end of this decade, artists have been supporting artists. More people are starting to realize that art is timeless and worthy. However, exposure now can sometimes be a good thing due to the number of followers someone may have. If a celebrity reposts a photo that a photographer took at their concert, the photographer may start to gain a lot of viewers on their Instagram, which could lead to potential clients.

Social Impact: The last decade has brought on a lot of pain and trauma for a lot of people.

Issues of racism and homophobia may seem subtle to folks in Canada, but in America people have been shot by the police and transgender black women have been killed by homophobic men. Due to the injustices, artists have used their art as their voice to shout about these injustices online by posting videos, photos, sketches and paintings. I predict that for next decade, we will see more artists using their art more to make an impact and raise their voice.

These are the ten ways that the digital age has changed the game for artists, and as technology grows, artists will continue to adapt to produce their art.

“Minimum wage just won’t cut it!”

Ontario Food Banks witnessing a rise in visits SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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Does your monthly salary sustain your family?

Do you struggle to make ends meet? If not, count yourself lucky!

Ok, so minimum wage. It’s not a surprise that it barely provides us with enough money to pay our rent or mortgage each month, and after all expenses are paid what’s next? There is little to no money left over for our basic necessities. It can all be very overwhelming; it’s like a snowstorm, you struggle to see your way and when you finally do it’s not always 20/20 vision.

According to the Ontario Food Bank, employed individuals are accessing food banks 27% more. Many may ask or say why do they need assistance they have paying jobs? A common misconception is that if you have a job it means you’re financially stable. I was telling a friend about what I read about this issue and his reaction was “Dem greedy and dem like free food.” I don’t necessarily blame him for his response because you would think some-

one with a job would not need any assistance with food.

But the facts are the average food bank client spends 70% of their income on housing, which puts them at high risk of homelessness. Research proves, after paying for housing and utilities, 45% of food bank clients only have $100 leftover, leaving next to nothing for essentials like: food, transportation and medicine. This is basically living below the poverty line.

Honestly, if you are not in this situation, can you imagine not having enough money to support yourself? If not, this is the case for many Ontarians, struggling each day to make ends meet.

Many people may be shocked but 1 in 7 Canadians are in poverty and 10.4% of the population has to live off of minimum wage.

It is the reason why Ontario’s food banks were visited over 3,059,000 times throughout the year, an increase of 4.2% over the previous year.

Ontario Food Bank also reported that 28% of unemployed Ontarians are receiving employment insurance, which provides only 55% of an individual’s former pay. Food banks offer fresh, healthy food and a diverse range of programs, depending on the community.

In Ontario, these programs include: accredited training programs, resume writing workshops and job fairs, rental and housing support, tax clinics and assistance with government forms, meal deliveries and mobile services for those that cannot access the food bank, community

cafes, and workshops. Still, is this enough?

Over 70% of those accessing food banks say that social assistance or government benefits like employment insurance is their primary source of income. The income received from various programs isn’t matching up to what’s needed for basic necessities.

The previous Liberal government increased the minimum wage to $14 an hour last year, with plans to boost it to $15. But the Progressive Conservative government demolished those plans after gaining office last June and froze minimum wage until at least October 2020.

Valarie Tarasuk, professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences, said “Feed Ontario’s findings paint only a partial picture of life for the working poor in Ontario. “For every person that uses a food bank, we would say that there are four or five others in the community that are also struggling to put food on the table,” Tarasuk said. “Many of those are people in the workforce.”

Feed Ontario called on the provincial government to significantly reform its social assistance programs by raising rates and implementing a portable housing benefit.

“Our government is working hard to ensure people across Ontario are able to put food on the table and provide for their families,” Wood said. “That is why we are focused on improving Ontario’s social assistance and employment programs, and providing simpler, more streamlined services.”

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Clout: Is art made because the artist wanted to create it or because they wanted to go viral? Clout is a popular word of this decade which means having a lot of influence or power. Due to apps like Tik Tok and Thriller where you can post 30 second video clips, artists can become instantly famous by uploading a funny video of them singing or dancing. However, this isn’t always a good thing, because then the online world can put the artist in a box, not allowing them to branch out as anything or anyone else.

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The accumulated wisdom of our Toronto Caribbean Community SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER Continued From Page 1 -- Toronto, we present to you, “A Leaders Reflection; The Accumulated Wisdom of our Toronto Caribbean Community.”

“A decade ago, due to the passing of a friend, I chose to follow through with my love of the arts by creating my 40@40 collection. Whether it takes a year or a decade, always stay the course!”

Mark Stoddart “Keep moving forward in positivity knowing that victory is yours. Surround yourself with an amazing support system. You’re not Superwoman, it’s okay to ask for help.”

Lisa Wilkinson Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. President, GTA Alumnae Chapter “The importance of quietude, gratitude and the right attitude in today’s frantic, fast paced and turbulent world” Lyndon Taylor Media & Communications Specialist Finn Partners “I have learned so much about myself. My ability to take risks, push the status quo and be bold, while remaining authentic. It’s powerful.”

Celina Caesar-Chavannes Thought Leader and Consultant “Spring always comes after Winter, Summer always follows Spring, and Fall always comes after Summer. Life goes in cycles, so PREPARE FOR THE SEASONS. Farmers do!”

Jerrold Johnson “Time waits for no one. Slow, steady and focused wins the race. This decade has shown me that I can do anything at any age.”

Jillian Danford Social Media Influencer and Actor “This decade, I spent endless hours working. I woke up and saw an old man in the mirror. Now, I exit the express lane and cruise.”

Jay Brijpaul Broker, BSc., FRI. The Brij Team “Being only five years into the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), I have been blessed with opportunities to speak with African Elders who have taught me never to give up in the fight for black liberation. I’ve learned to use my tools wisely. To dig deep and find the courage needed to centre the needs of black community members in the work that I do. I stand on the shoulders of freedom fighters that did the same for me.”

MPP Laura Mae Lindo Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener Centre “I’ve learned that my spirit is unbreakable but the body is fragile. Health is Wealth and we must learn how to take care of ourselves.”

Dewitt Lee III “Never give up, life will get tough, but keep pushing, everything happens for a reason. Also, take time to appreciate life, live in the moment; we don’t know what tomorrow will bring.”

MPP Sara Singh Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton Centre “This past decade has taught me that in order

for us as a people to achieve anything in this world; it will require collaboration, innovation, communication and commitment. We have to work full time for our happiness. No days off.

Whatsoever.”

Dj Dave “Rankin” Lindsay Managing Director Hear 2 Help Black History Contributor/Reporter Toronto Caribbean Newspaper “When moving to a new city, take time to enjoy the transition. Live in the moment while you adjust to your new environment and community.”

Angella Bennett Regional Director, CA, Jamaica Tourist Board “As our community moves forward with current challenges and opportunities - never be the one to throw the first stone - but aim to be the first one to extend a hand of support.”

Louis March Founder, Zero Gun Violence Movement and Community Advocate “The lesson I have learned from this past decade is that change is the only thing that is constant. You have to change with it.”

Selina McCallum Production Manager, TCN TV Network Junior Writer, Toronto Caribbean Newspaper “The past decade revealed a “crisis of leadership” among the elites in education, politics and religion, creating a compelling need for intellectual revolution - globally.”

Errol Gibbs Writer, Project Management Analyst “Leave a legacy by helping as many people as possible” Shaun C. Walsh Producer of Whatz Up New York “As Ministers who travel across the world, we have noticed that in the last ten years, immorality has been on the rise, especially amongst some of our leaders. It is time that people go back to their source, and begin to honour their creator.”

Dr. Joylyn, and Rueben Smith Ordained Pentecostal Ministers “Personal progress is like a plane about to fly.

There will be turbulence but you have to remain steady, confident and fixed on your destination.”

Robert Small Artrepreneur, LEGACY Enterprises “The past decade has taught me that with everything trust the time and process. Be open for a change, because that’s when you will find the real you.”

Chef Noel Cunningham “You are worthy of ALL that you truly desire, the key is being honest of what is and be willing to work to achieve it.

Lawrence E. Kerr Brand Concierge and Photographer “Do not be addicted to other people’s approval.

Do not look for someone to make something happen for me. Money is not necessary to pursue your dream.”

Dr. Vibe (The Dr. Vibe Show) The Prime Minister of Pertinent Information, Connector, Producer and Host As Chief Reporter of the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, I would like to thank all those who shared with us, and I am going to make a call to ACTION! We want to hear what the community would like to share, so please leave your words of wisdom on our Facebook Page, our Twitter Page, or our Instagram Page. In fifty years, when someone clicks on this digital footprint, I want him or her to see a community united.

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As a writer, it would be amiss for me not to recognize creatives who utilize the pen (more so the computer now) to colour outside the lines of written word. They utilize words as building blocks in their architecture. Their intention is to show the world a picture that they may have not seen before, breaking rules along the way. As a result, a new standard is set, and all writers who follow do so knowing that a precedent has been set. They write to write; not to be noticed, not to sell books, but for the pure joy of painting pictures with words.

Literature coming out of the Caribbean islands was first identified at the end of the 18th century (Britannica.com) Letters and speeches of Toussaint-Louverture showed awareness of cultural identity. It was not until the 1920s that Spanish and French Caribbean writers begin to break away from European ideals and identify themselves with their fellow West Indians, most of who were black (Britinnica.com). West African people brought to the West Indies as slaves were unable to bring their written traditions. They were not able to develop ones while in slavery (postcolonialweb.org). They learned to pass on their culture through storytelling and song. It was after World War II that the true growth was seen. Independent states like Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica began producing anglophone writers who focused their creative written expression on developing Caribbean awareness. Since then, there has been an explosion of work coming out of the Caribbean. Greats including Sam Selvon, Louise Bennet-Coverly, David Dabydeen, Paule Marshall, Frantz Fanon, and a list that could easily fill this page.

This article will highlight prolific writers of this decade. Individuals who in their own ways have stamped their names in literary history. I would like for you to take the time to recognize: Junot Diaz, Nalo Hopkinson, Thomas Glave, and Nadia L. Hohn (home grown talent), Toronto Caribbean Newspaper’s picks for Caribbean authors of the decade.

Junot Díaz - Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey, Díaz is the author of the critically acclaimed Drwon; The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, and was the National Book Critics Circle Award winner. This is How You Lose Her became a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist. This Rutgers College graduate was also the recipient of a Mac Arthur “Genius” Fellowship, PEN/Malamud Award, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the PEN/O. Henry Award.

With his success has come some controversy. Ghosts of his past have crept into his present, and he was accused of the sexual assault of a few women. He took full responsibility for his actions, and in turn shares the story of his rape at the age of eight years old, and his dismay of having an erection during the assaults. He speaks in great detail about the need to teach all men about consent and

boundaries. “The Silence: The Legacy of Childhood Trauma,” was mostly written for the New Yorker, and it describes the trauma he went through, and his attempts at suicide because of what had occurred.

Nalo Hopkinson - At the age of three, she was reading Homer’s Iliad. She discovered that fantastical fiction was her favourite type of fiction. From Caribbean folklore to Ursula K. LeGuin’s science fiction and fantasy, Hopkinson realized that there was something about this genre that intrigued her. 1993 was her descent into the world of the unknown. Her books include: Brown Girl in the Ring (Warner Aspect First Novel Contest in 1997), Sister Mine was published in 2013 (young adult and middle grade fiction), and House of Whisper, the first of six DC Comics compilation of graphic novels. She won: the Los Angeles Public Library: Best of 2015 Fiction, The Conversationalist: Best Books of 2015, Open Letters Monthly, Top 2015 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Read.

She now lives in Southern California and is a professor of Creative Writing at the University of California Riverside.

Thomas Glave - Jamaica-American author and LGBTQ activist Thomas Glave was born in the Bronx, and split his time between there and Kingston, Jamaica. His powerful voice has been recognized in his fiction collection, Whose Song? And Other Stories (2000), along with his essay collection, Words to Our Now: Imagination and Dissent (2005). He is also the editor of the anthology Our Caribbean: A Gathering of Lesbian and Gay Writing from the Antilles (2008), the first book of its kind and a compelling contribution to queer postcolonial literatures everywhere.

Glave is the second gay African American writer to win the O. Henry Prize. In 2008, he was nominated for the Stonewall Book Award for his novel The Torturer’s Wife.

Glave was also awarded the Fullbright Fellowship to Jamaica for his social justice work, and for founding the Jamaica Forum of Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays.

Nadia L. Hohn - I have had the honour of interviewing Toronto’s own Nadia Hohn, a young writer who shot to fame this decade.

From the age of six years old, Nadia L. Hohn has been writing stories, drawing pictures and making books. This has been a powerful year for Nadia, and her achievements are momentous: • • • • • •

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Children’s Literature Award 2015-2016 Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Writers’ Award 2018 SCBWI Canada East Rising Kite Award & Scholarship 2018 6 Black Canadian Writers to Watch in 2018, CBC Canada A Different Booklist People’s Award for Contribution in Children’s Literature 2016 Helen Issobel Sissons Canadian Children’s Book Award for manuscript of Malaika’s Costume 2014

Along with being 1 of 6 Black Canadian Writers to Watch in 2018, and receiving the Canada East Rising Kite Diversity Scholarship recipient, Nadia has ended her decade with another reading delight, A Likkle Miss Lou: How Jamaican Poet Louise Bennett-Coverley Found Her Voice, nonfiction picture book about the performer, playwright, author, and Jamaican cultural ambassador, Louise Bennett-Coverley otherwise known as Miss Lou.

It was nearly impossible to narrow down the list of literary contributions coming from the Caribbean. The writers selected were highlighted for the work they have done, the strides they have taken, the courage it took to do it, and the impact that they will continue to have.

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Vaping among youths has been linked to deaths and lung injuries; our youth need to be warned!

PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

The widespread use of e-cigarettes among youths has caused some alarm. Incidences of deaths and negative health effects have been documented. Many people are concerned as they see the active promotion of e-cigarettes in convenience stores, gas stations and other places where teenagers frequent. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are also called vapes, e-hookas, vape pens, tank systems, mods, and electronic delivery systems (ENDS). Using an e-cigarette product

is commonly called vaping. E-cigarettes heat a liquid to produce an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. The liquid can contain: nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives. THC is the psychoactive mind-altering compound of marijuana that produces the high.” Many youths are seduced to vaping because they see it as a harmless alternative to cigarette smoking and they are able to enjoy the emotional effects of feeling high without smoking marijuana.

According to the CDC’s report on November 21st, there have been 2,290 cases of e-cigarette, or vaping product use associated lung injuries (EVALI) that have been reported from 49 states in the U.S. There have also been 47 confirmed deaths.

Of the 2,016 cases that were reported as of November 5th, 53% of the cases were between the ages 18 to 24 years old. The Canadian Medical Association reported in the Friday, November 22nd edition of the Toronto Star, there was one case of a Ca-

nadian teen that suffered life-threatening and chronic lung injuries linked to regular vaping. The 17-year-old youth who was in good health experienced severe cough, shortness of breath and fever and revealed that he was vaping frequently for five months. He had been using different flavours, like cotton candy and often adding THC to the vaping liquid. He was able to recover from his illness but according to Dr. Karen Bosma, “He continues to have certain impairments, and a chronic injury that has lasted four months. He is fortunate to have survived and recover completely.”

Under the Tobacco and Vaping Product Acts, vaping products have been legalized since 2018. The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) surveyed students in grades 7-12 and found that 15% of the students surveyed tried ecigarettes. Some of the higher rates of use were found in students between the ages of 15 to 24 years. Researchers at the University of Waterloo in an article titled, “Youth in Canada and U.S vaping more than ever”

observed that between 2017 and 2018, the number of teenagers who acknowledged that they had vaped within the last 30 days increased by 5% in the U.S and 8%in Canada. England remains consistent. According to Professor David Hammond, “In 2018, not only were more youths in Canada and the U.S trying e-cigarettes, but there was also a shift toward more frequent.”

As the CDC continues to investigate current cases, it has recommended that, “E-cigarette, or vaping products should never be used by youths, young adults, or women who are pregnant.”

Robin Pilkey, the chair of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in a letter on November 22nd to Health Canada expressed concerns about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping products on youths. He advised Health Canada to ban e-cigarettes, remove flavoured e-cigarette products and increase regulations and advertise restrictions. TDSB has developed online lessons on e-cigarette literacy at tdsb.on/vaping.

A decade of good reggae vibes •

MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

What is Reggae music you may ask? It is a heartbeat and according to the late Bob Marley “When it hits, you feel no pain!”

Reggae music has certainly come a very long way, from the ghettos of Jamaica in the 60s as a poor man’s anthem to the billboard charts of England and America. It is fair to say that this genre has been around the block and has left its footprints in the musical sands of time.

This decade has been especially good to several reggae artists alive and dead. For instance, if one was to look up iTunes Top 100 Reggae Songs from number four to the finish line and in between, The Right Honourable Robert Nester Marley AKA (Bob Marley) even in death has shown that he is reggae’s artist of the century, not to mention the decade.

Here are the 10 best new reggae artists of the last ten years

• • • • • • • • •

Tarrus Riley the man who sang -She is Royal Queen Ifrica - Times Like These Alborosie Raging Fyah-Irie Vibe Duane Stephenson- August Town Gentleman- The Journey Chronixx She Was Love at First Sight Romain Virgo-Soul Provider Protogé-Who Dem A Program Kabaka Pyramid-Free From Chains

This decade saw some new artists in the reggae ring that created an enormous impact globally; artists like Romain Virgo with his soulful coverage of the song Soul Provider, Tarrus Riley for his mega lovers’ rock hit (Just The Way You Are) and Chronixx for his patriotic crooning on (Smile Jamaica). With artists like these three, few would argue that the future of reggae is in good hands.

This also was a decade in which reggae sustained some heavy losses in the form of foundation artists who died, as well as those who were taken out of action by lengthy prison sentences. Mark Myrie aka Gargamel or Buju Banton was taken off the stage and handed a 10-year sentence in Florida. One of dancehall’s very prolific performers Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel also was taken out of action and is imprisoned currently. Reggae icon Mr. John Holt died and Frankie (Dancehall) Paul passed away after a battle with diabetes. Finally, the man

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known as the Cool Ruler worldwide for his velvet-smooth style Mr. Gregory Isaacs lost his battle with lung cancer.

Reggae is still on her way to victory, because in her corner she has: Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Sanchez, Freddie (Ever Ready) Mc Gregor, King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, Sizzla Kalonji, Jesse Royal, Carlene Davis, JC Lodge, Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt and a slew of entertainers who keeps her flag flying high including Sean Paul who has used this decade to his advantage by successfully merging Dancehall Reggae with Hip Hop and RNB.

Here at home in Toronto, reggae has not been sleeping either, the past decade saw Canada host it’s first of what is to be an annual four day event called One Love.

This event featured many reggae greats like Cocoa Tea, Shabba Ranks, and Baby Cham, who shared the same stage with Canadian reggae artist like Nana McLean, Jay Harmony, Exco Levi, and Steele.

When speaking of reggae greats, this article would not be complete without a taste of the Legendary Mr. Jay Douglas himself, who for well over four decades has been thrilling audiences with his far-reaching vocals and fancy foot-work wherever he shows up. Toronto Caribbean Newspaper caught up with the veteran and versatile showman for an interesting conversation on what the music and the decade have been like for him, his thoughts and his future plans.

“There is only one international language and that is music. It connects all of us with spirit and energy.” Douglas, who has traveled most of the planet spreading his musical message said, “I am a messenger of love; if you notice I never get political.

We must always treat the music with love and respect.” Douglas recalls opening for Whitney Houston’s mom Cissy Houston, who gave him a piece of advice he said he will never forget, “When you get up there son, be accountable to your audience,” This two time Juno award nominee and Harry Jerome award recipient told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, “Musically the decade has been very good to me. Lots of good things are happening, and as we speak Toronto artists are putting out some of the best reggae lovers rock, I am proud of this.”

When asked what advice he has for young artists, Douglas replied, “We the elders have to nurture them, teach them that the music is not just a hobby. If you are going to do it, you have to put your mind, body, and soul into it. We have to find out what interests them and train them in that specific field.” Douglas said he would like to see an institution for youth where they can be schooled musically. Other countries do it, therefore, we can do it too, “I have a lot to give and would love to share my gifts with the grand-children because there are the gems of the future.”

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“What job do you get to dress up in costumes become silly characters, and hang out with great writers.� - Darryl Hinds for their body of work in Canadian television, and the viewer-voted People’s Choice Award for favourite television program. Finally, in 2001, AIR FARCE was inducted into the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame.

During our talk, Darryl reviewed with me the back story of CANADIAN AIR FARCE, what it means to him, and exactly how this became a staple in Canadian television history. It became a newsworthy sketch comedy troupe in 1970. The show had a knack for skewering Canadian politics, current affairs and pop culture, and the founding members: Don Ferguson, Luba Goy, the late Roger Abbott, John Morgan and Dave Broadfoot, soon realized that they had a hit on their hands.

CBC Radio ran twenty-four seasons, spanning from 1973–1997, and this spawned their: national concert tours, live stage productions, home audio and video releases, a book, and several television specials. The annual New Year’s Eve special launched in 1992, and it has become a Canadian viewer’s New Year’s Eve essential.

“Don saw that the demographics of Canada were changing, and the best thing to do was to change with it. This is how I became a part of the CANADIAN AIR FARCE troupe.� Darryl Hinds

During our chat, Darryl spoke very highly of Don Ferguson, and for good reason. Don received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, 15 ACTRA Awards, and two honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Brock University in 1993 and Concordia University in 2009. He is also responsible for aligning a great group of people that represent Canada to the fullest. In the finale, we can look forward to seeing:

SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

On Monday, December 30th, 2019, Canada will be saying farewell to a show that has become an essential component of Canadian television. After 46 years, Canadian Air Farce will be having their final farewell special AIR FARCE New Year’s Eve 2019. This one-hour farewell show will feature one of the most enduring and iconic home-grown comedy troupes. It was a pleasure to learn that the Caribbean community will be represented by the: actor, writer, and comedian, Darryl Hinds.

Just who is Darryl Hinds you ask?

He has had roles in: The Ninth, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Max & Shred, Combat Hospital and Odd Squad. He has also made appearances on Private Eyes, Designated Survivor, The Beaverton, Murdoch Mysteries, Rookie Blue, Degrassi, Lost Girl, Being Erica, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and Billable Hours.

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper had a chance to sit down with Darryl Hinds, and he filled us in on what it was like being part of a show that has received numerous awards and accolades. They have won: a Juno Award for Best Comedy Album in 1979, The Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in 1998 as well as a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2000. They became the first Canadian inductees into the international Humour Hall of Fame in 1992. At the 2000 Gemini Award, the show received both the Earle Grey Award

Luba Goy She is an original member of AIR FARCE, and her characters have included memorable im-

pressions of political leaders such as Queen Elizabeth II, Hillary Clinton, Kim Campbell and Adrienne Clarkson, as well as author Margaret Atwood, singer Rita MacNeil and pop culture icon Martha Stewart.

Jessica Holmes An AIR FARCE veteran and one of Canada’s brightest comedy personalities.

Craig Lauzon He made his first appearance on AIR FARCE in October 2002, and became a regular in September 2004. Some of his most memorable characters have included Donald Trump and Stephen Harper.

Isabel Kanaan She made her AIR FARCE debut in 2017 in AIR FARCE CANADA 150, the same year she was named Breakthrough Toronto Stage Artist of the Year by NOW Magazine.

Chris Wilson Chris Wilson made his AIR FARCE debut in 2017. He is a writer-performer and cast member of The Second City in Toronto. Originally from Victoria, BC, Chris is one half of the three-time Canadian Comedy Award-winning sketch comedy duo Peter n’ Chris from Vancouver.

Darryl Hinds Jamaican native, actor, writer, comedian, Darryl Hinds made his AIR FARCE DEBUT on the 2014 New Year’s Eve Special. Born in Etobicoke, raised in Brampton, and now based out of North York, he is not a new face in the Canadian performance art world. Darryl began his journey at The Second City Theatre in Toronto, and has been associated with them for two decades. “I left college and started at The Second City. It feels like yesterday.� “Oh

No!� I replied, “I think you have just aged us both.� We both had a chuckle about graduating in the 2000s, but it truly put in perspective how much he has accomplished in that time. For eight years, he worked as a writer/ performer in the Mainstage Company and in the last nine years, he remains connected with them both as a teacher and corporate performer. Darryl has written and performed five original revues including: the hit show Facebook of Revelations, as well as Tazed and Confused, Barack to the Future, 0% Down, 100% Screwed and Shut Up, and Show us Your Tweets.

I was curious as to what keeps him doing what he does. “There is always fun in creating new characters. I have to think, how can I play this character, and what am I going to wear. In my line of work, I am always able to be creative, and have a lot of fun doing it. I have no choice but to stay focused. I work to help support my wife and two daughters. It is a little easier because my wife knows the industry being a comedian herself, so the house is always filled with a lot of laughs and jokes. I am starting to see my daughters get into it as well. They don’t quite know how to craft the joke, but they are working on their delivery. They are hilarious.�

I asked how he felt about being in the finale of CANADIAN AIR FARCE, and what it meant to him. “You look at your career, and it is hard to be objective. I have accomplished a lot, and being a part of this is bitter sweet.

I have enjoyed my years with the troupe, and AIR FARCE has definitely put me on another level as a comedian and actor. It is not the goal to be famous, but to love what you do.

I look at this ending as a new beginning for me.�

Creative environmental activism required To tackle climate change in 2020 ness plays cannot be downplayed as governments struggle to combat the global climate change crisis. It is essential that the international community come up to with real solutions.

Student participation in climate change rallies triggered by the Friday for Future Movement and the School Strike Movement has engaged youths worldwide to challenge international community. Leaders from 64 countries, the European Union and more than twelve companies and banks excluding the U.S, Brazil, Poland and Saudi Arabia, met on Monday, September 16th at the Climate Action Summit to come up with new, specific and bold plans. The main goal of this summit was to give rise to fresh green proposals a year earlier than the 2020 deadline that is in the 2015 Paris Climate assignment. On Sunday, the United Nations made the announcement that it will reduce its own carbon pollution 25% in the next years and 45% by 2030 (reported

by Seth Borenstein in the September 22nd

PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, the climate crisis will continue to dominate headlines and governments all over the world. The rise of 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg has brought attention and fame as a symbol of the power of youth to force governments to act swiftly. She has been welcomed by many, and is now viewed as a catalyst to empower teenagers all the over the world to engage in local activism to build an environmentally sustainable future. The important role that environmental awareRY 10TH

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The gift of giving at Christmas; Christmas Party Toy and Food Drive SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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On Saturday, December 14th, 2019, Toronto Caribbean Newspaper attended the Christmas Party Toy and Food Drive, hosted by the beautiful Selena Spencer.

One aspect of the holiday season, regardless if you celebrate it or not, is this feeling of generosity and joy that seems to be contagious. All over the city you can find different drives aimed at giving back to the diverse communities of the GTA. What attracted me to this event was not only the fact that attendees would have an opportunity to eat good food, dance, laugh and enjoy themselves, but the beautiful young lady who was behind it. Toronto Caribbean Newspaper would like to introduce to you a dynamic speaker, counsellor, Ordained Minister, and mentor Selena Spencer.

Selena is the founder and CEO of Divine Purpose Community Service Inc. Founded in 2005, Selana’s main objective

was to create an organization that provided services and events for the entire family that feeds their mind, body and soul.

Her vehicle to provide this service; she has used a mix of events (like the Christmas Toy and Food Drive), as well as seminars and workshops for youth, women, men and their families. Mixing inspirational and motivational teachings, she provides the community with the tools they need to make positive changes in their lives.

On December 14th, local community members gathered at JP’s Restaurant located at 286 Atwell Drive, in Etobicoke for a night of love, laughter, and gift giving. Although the weather was bleak, JP’s was filled with people, all out to support this great cause. The awesome part about the night was how Selena marketed the event. There wasn’t a monetary cost to come to the party; all you had to do was bring either a food donation, or a toy donation. Brilliant. I showed up with a basket full of food put together by the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper team, and enjoyed a night of networking, story sharing, and of course food and drinks.

When I arrived, Selena greeted me with a huge hug, and a thank you for coming. Even though she had to be hostess to her many guests, Selena took a moment to sit down with me and share her thoughts on the night. “I am so ridiculous-

ly grateful for everyone who came out and donated. People donated food, toys, and even money so that I could go and buy some more toys. Some people were not able to make it physically, but they still hit me up to donate money for the cause. It is not just about Christmas Day, but everything after. “

“All the donations will be given to homeless shelters in the GTA, as well as to people who we may not even know are

in need,” Selena continued. “My heart is overwhelmed from all the support we received. Special shout out to JP for allowing us to use his restaurant to host the event, DJ SkinRoc (Christopher Allwood) who kept our ears happy, and bodies moving, my daughter Brianna and her friends for modelling, and everyone else who came by. There are going to be a lot of happy children this year because of you.”

Building resilient youths: practical tips to help them make healthy choices PAUL JUNOR

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There are many challenges that teenagers face as they navigate through the physical, emotional and social issues that are related to their lived realities and daily experiences. Dr. Kristen Mcleod in a presentation titled, “Kids, Brains and Stress,” on November 7th, 2017 to the Peel Board of Education stated, “Resilience is the ability to adapt in the face of challenge and adversity. Resilience is how people can be supported to resist, recover from and sometimes even grow from adverse experiences. Resilience is the ability of a person, system, or organization to meet challenges, survive and

do well despite adversity. It is what allows you to bend, not break, in the face of life’s challenges. It is the counterbalance of trauma, the ability to withstand and rebound from stress.” It is what makes it possible for teenagers to make healthier choices when coping with life’s challenges. Resilience is integral to teen’s mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, as it ensures that they are able to amplify protective factors and minimize the role of risk factors in their lives.

An important study titled, “The Relationship of Adverse Childhood Experiences to Adult Health: Turning Gold into Lead” was released in 2002 by Vincent Felitte and Robert Anda. This article which is described as the Adverse Childhood Experiences or the ACE study shows the relationship between ten different categories of adverse childhood experiences (e.g.: physical and sexual abuse, physical and emotional neglect and various measures of household dysfunction). According to Paul Tough in his book, “How Children Succeed”, the authors of the ACE study noted,

“The correlations between adverse childhood experiences and negative outcomes were so powerful”…the higher the ACE score, the worse the outcome on almost every measure from addictive behaviour to chronic disease.”

According to Tough, “We now know that early stress and adversity can literally get under a child’s skin, where it can cause damage that lasts a lifetime. There is also some positive news in this research.

Parents and caregivers who are able to form, close nurturing relationships with their children can foster resilience in them that protects them from many of the worst effects of a harsh, early environment”

Parents, caregivers and adult role models play a critical role by being a vital source of protector factor, which promotes positive mental health. Individuals who are able to model good behaviours to teenagers by being caring, supportive and helpful can reduce the likelihood of mental health problems and illness. By helping teens cope in positive ways through healthy eating, being physically activity and get-

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It is also important that adult figures show teens the behaviour that you expect of them. Teens require clearly articulated guidelines when it comes to their behaviour. These can be negotiated with parents/guardians and caregivers with respect to expectations, consequences and discipline. It is also important that teens are listened to especially when they are going through difficult times. By allowing them to share their opinions, experiences and perspectives, it builds healthy relationships marked by open, transparent and respectful communication. Consequently, these youths will be less inclined to participate in potentially harmful behaviours.

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Selena Spencer WE’VE EXPANDED!

“Changing lives one word at a time!”

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The journey. Our purpose. Community.

There are many layers to our life. Some of these layers remain untouched because it is work that cannot be done alone. So now what? It is hard to find people to trust. It is something we tell ourselves all the time in order to avoid making real connections. Believe me when I tell you, I hear you. It is a challenge, but what if I told you that there are people who have made themselves a resource to the community. A person who has made people her business.

Imagine with me if you will, having the ability to sit down with someone you actually trust. Someone evolved.

This allows them to find effective ways to connect with the community. When you do your research on the person and their business, you find that they have twenty years of hands on training leadership and teaching. They have the ability to work with people from different cultures, nationalities, religions, cohorts, with people with different ideologies. And when this person sits down with you, it is such a positive exchange of energy, the effects lasting long after they are no longer in your presence.

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper had the opportunity to sit down with Selena Spencer, CEO and Founder of Divine Purpose Community Services Inc. at her most recent community event.

If you are interested, details about the event can be found in this edition. It is titled, “The Gift of Giving at Christmas.”

Selena enthusiastically opened up to us about the special work that she does in the community, and what it took to get her there. “When you are going through personal life changes, you begin to ask yourself questions. The question that

sparked Selena Spencer/Divine Purpose Community Services Inc. was ‘God! What is my purpose?’ It was this question that drew out what has become my passion; helping others.”

“Believe in yourself right from the start. Believe all the magic that’s inside your heart. Believe all these things not just because I told you to. But believe in yourself as I believe in you!” ~ Selena Spencer In 2013, Selena launched DPCS Inc. Her focus. Just to help people, plain and simple. For Selena, there is nothing more natural then to see people in a bad situation and to want to help them out. For her, it is instinctual. She wants to help improve the lives of as many people as she can, and through DPCS Inc., she is able to do this.

“There are a lot of these things happening like this in churches all across Toronto. The challenge is that if you do not go to the church, you will do nothing about it. It motivated me to organize a program that would allow me to reach outside of the church, where it was needed. I want them to know that God loves them, but also give them some practical tools that they can use in their daily lives.”

Through the organization, she wants to help shape the community by taking care of the most important part of it; the people. She is very conscious about the kind of world she will be leaving behind, and being in this line of work allows her to make sure that her community will be in a much better place when she is gone.

The business “Selena Spencer” came to be after Selena transitioned to San Jose for a job opportunity that was offered. She began ministering in Sacramento, and did some work in California as well. She realized that she had become a business, and decided that it was time to brand it. “People would come to me and talk about personal aspects of their day to day lives: relationships, career, parenting; people would

ask for my advice. Then they would follow up with me and let me know how talking with me had helped. I knew then that my work was needed, not just locally, but globally.”

The brand Selena Spencer is focused on inspiring, empowering, and ministering through counselling, workshops, and community events. Once again, Selena recognized what was needed, and created a way in which she could serve that need. As a dynamic speaker, and event coordinator Selena intertwined her two skill sets to create powerful community events, and fundraisers. Some of her more popular events to date include: • • • • • • • •

Coffee and the Word Healing for my Soul Healing for my Soul (Spa Edition) 1st Quarter Professional Networking Mixer She Said, He Said Relationship Conference Women Prayer Breakfast Ladies Hat and Tea Party (2014) Ladies Hat and Tea Party (2015)

Her newest venture “Mind, Body, and Soul,” (launching, early 2020), is a show that will highlight interviews with leaders, who have learned the power of combining their mind, body, and soul in a way that is necessary to live their best lives.

Her brand also includes Selena Spencer Clothing, an inspirational clothing brand, with catchy phrases that are not only meant to make you think, but to elevate. Some of the powerful affirmations are: Pray, Let Go, Now Breathe, and Pray, Hustle, Grind, Worship.

If you are interested in getting involved with Divine Purpose Community Services Inc., connecting with Selena Spencer, or ordering your own Selena Spencer clothing you can do so in a few ways: you can visit her at https://www. selenaspencer.com/, call her at 647-8325683, or email her at info@selenaspencer.com.

On behalf of the Executive and Staff of Carpenters Local 27, we would like to wish our members and their families a safe and Happy Holidays!

T ERS LOCAL 27 N E P R A C UBC 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2 905-652-4140 www.carpenterslocal27.ca

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3 great reasons to head outdoors this winter It’s tempting to spend the winter hibernating under a blanket with a good book. However, staying inside would mean missing out on the many benefits of spending time outdoors. Here are three good reasons to put on your warmest winter clothes and head outside.

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This winter, head outside and play.

2. It’s healthy. Being outdoors and participating in winter activities is good for your physical and mental health. You’ll get in a good workout, and spending time in the sun and fresh air is sure to put you in a better mood.

3. It’s beautiful. Nothing embellishes a landscape quite like fresh snow. It completely transforms the scenery, allowing you to see familiar sights in a new way. Take a walk around your neighbourhood or make a trip to the local park to see nature in all its splendour.

Having fun outdoors instead of staying inside makes the season more enjoyable and will make it go by quicker. So get those mittens on and go discover the best that winter has to offer.

Snowboarding 101: tips for beginners Are you thinking about taking up snowboarding this winter? If so, here are some tips to make learning this sport a little easier.

slopes on a snowboard. Protective gear like helmets and wrist guards will help you avoid serious injury.

• Take lessons. Snowboarding isn’t an easy sport to learn on your own. A professional will teach you the basics of skating (propelling yourself using one foot), turning, stopping and controlling your descent.

• Learn to fall. Besides wearing protection, knowing how to fall is the key to not getting hurt. If you feel yourself pitching forward, keep your arms close to your body and try to land on your elbows and forearms. If you’re falling backwards, crouch and put your hands behind your neck to protect it.

• Avoid crowds. Choose runs that aren’t too busy, even if they’re a little more challenging than the overcrowded bunny hill. Having more room to manoeuvre will allow you to learn at your own pace, without worrying about getting in anyone’s way.

• Wear protection. Frequent falls are to be expected the first few times you hit the

You probably won’t master snow­boarding on your first day out, but that’s okay. Most people need a few sessions or even a whole season to be truly comfortable on a snowboard. Take your time, have fun and keep trying.

4 mistakes to avoid when hiking in the winter Hiking in the winter is a peaceful yet challenging endeavour. How­ ever, it can be dangerous if you’re not well prepared. To make sure your winter hiking adventure is a success, avoid these four common mistakes.

3. WEARING COTTON Cotton absorbs moisture and takes a long time to dry, leaving you at risk of losing your body heat fast. Instead, opt for clothes made from synthetic materials, merino wool or silk.

1. FORGETTING THAT WATER FREEZES Carrying and drinking water on a hike is just as important in the winter as it is in the summer. However, it will freeze if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Carry it in the middle of your bag or near your body to keep it as warm as possible.

4. NOT LAYERING PROPERLY The weather can change quickly in winter, especially when climbing, so it’s important to dress in layers that you can shed as needed.

Also, water freezes from the top down, so take a tip from serious mountain climbers and carry your bottle upside down.

This way, ice will form at the bottom of the bottle rather than the top.

2. OVERESTIMATING YOUR ABILITIES Walking in the snow, both on foot and on snowshoes, is more challenging than walking on land. Allow more time for a winter hike than you would for a summer excursion of the same distance.

Also, remember that the days are short in winter, so plan accordingly to be back before sunset.

Wear a moisture-wicking base layer next to your skin, a polar fleece middle layer and a wind- and water-proof shell and pants on top. Finally, for your outermost layer, put on a down jacket and pants. Be sure to also bring extra warm clothes as well as a spare hat and mittens.

In addition, be sure to remember to fuel up as you go. It’s easy forget to eat while hiking in the cold, so don’t neglect to carry and munch on snacks throughout the day.

20 fun activities to try this winter Looking for something fun to do this winter? Here are 20 ways to get outside and enjoy everything this season has to offer.

1. Go sledding 2. Catch a hockey game 3. Attend a winter festival 4. Build a snow fort or igloo 5. Try out snowmobiling 6. Hit the slopes on skis or a snowboard 7. Learn how to play hockey, curling or broomball 8. Explore the wilderness on local hiking or cross-country ski trails 9. Zip line or via ferrata in a beautiful setting 10. Observe wildlife or try to identify footprints in the snow 11. Have a snowball fight 12. Attend a nighttime party in a park 13. Try winter camping in a yurt or igloo 14. Go skating 15. Icefish while sipping a thermos of hot chocolate 16. Have a drink at an ice bar 17. Learn how to ice climb 18. Build a snowman 19. Relax in a Nordic spa 20. Go horseback riding or dog sledding Have a great winter!

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Food trends for 2020 A taste of the future NOEL CUNNINGHAM noel@carib101.com

CULINARY MATTERS From surging health trends to hidden vegetables, this is going to be another rollercoaster year in how we cook, shop, drink and eat at home and in restaurants. 2019 was the year where non-alcoholic drinks grew in spirit and South American cuisine, from Mexico to Brazil, rose to prominence worldwide. More chefs started introducing micro-seasonal menus, switching up ingredients every few weeks, and “locavore” was the buzzword as local ingredients took the spotlight. As we wrap up the decade and look forward to 2020, we take a look at what will get us salivating and items we will be tossing into our shopping carts or on restaurant menus.

Cannabis infused food and beverages will be on high Cannabidiod or CBD is a naturally occurring, non-psychoactive compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis. Fans say that CBD oil

can reduce pain, stress and anxiety. CBD-infused drinks are gaining momentum in the form of sparkling waters, coffees, teas, energy drinks, beer, wine and mixed alcohol beverages. The same goes for foods spiked with CBD oil.

Plant-based menus will bloom Many people are making a conscious decision to make a dietary switch into the “plant-based ecosystem, “and plant-based food alternatives are being developed to replace meat and dairy.

Chefs are cooking up meat and dairy flavors from non-meat and non-dairy products such as soy, peas, cashews, and almonds.

Expect a crunchy trend The wonderful crunch of chips is coming from healthier ingredients, including chickpeas, beets, quinoa and kale. They may not be the most appealing aesthetically but are going to satisfy snack cravings effectively.

Jackfruit will be a meat alternative The newest go-to meat substitute is jackfruit, a Southeast Asian fruit that is a great source of iron, calcium and B vitamins. The texture of jackfruit mimics pulled pork.

Exotic fruits will flavor drinks Among the usual sweet flavors found on beverage menus, unique fruit flavors such as cactus are taking mixology ideation by storm, Benchmark says. More specifically, spiny cactus fruits

such as prickly pear and dragon fruit are piquing consumer interest, they say. Consumers are also exploring more unique fruit flavor varieties, including bergamot orange, yuzu, calamansi, citron, makrut lime, pomelo, Meyer lemon, blood orange and ugli fruit, a Jamaican form of the tangelo, to name a few.

Oat milk is here to stay 2019 was certainly the year for oat milk. Oat milk emerged as the golden child of all the alternative milks, so, it makes sense that companies are piggybacking off its success and launching other oat milk products as alternatives to dairy, to help minimize the environmental impacts associated with animal husbandry.

Sparkling waters will flow Consumers who are concerned about sugar but still want to satisfy their craving for carbonation are turning to sparkling water. Benchmark recommends offering unique flavors and both lowand no-alcohol options.

Food will go ‘bright and bold Color generates emotional appeal with food, it may be as important as taste. Skilled food and beverage operators have an eye for what beverages succeed on social media, where color is critically important, looking for products that are ‘Instagram-friendly.’” Colorful ingredient options include blue algae, beets, matcha, and butterfly pea flower tea, which changes color

from blue to purple when acidity is added to it.

Sustainability will take center stage As news about climate change, disappearing rainforests and plastic in the oceans dominates the news cycle and our social feeds, consumers are demanding sustainability in all forms of packaging, quickly making this integral to today’s food and beverage operating model, Whether it’s swapping out styrofoam and plastic for paper or bamboo, or buying ingredients from sustainable sources, sustainability will sweep the entire industry in 2020. The heightened focus on single-use plastics is not just a fad but a reality that goes beyond the purge of the plastic straw.

Fusion cuisine will reign Eating the same food over and over is boring after a while. By now a real food lover seems to have tried everything “normal” there is out there to try. This means that, in order to appease boredom with traditional cuisine, more restaurants are beginning to offer cross-cultural fusions. In 2020, expect to see lots of unique fusion cuisine. This includes everything from Mexican and Southeast Asian fusion all the way to FrenchScandanavian and even the Caribbean.

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CHEF NOEL CUNNINGHAM aka Chef Cunny Written by Simone Smith Toronto Caribbean News

INFUSING HIS JOY INTO HIS JOURNEY “Where you are from does not limit where you are going” ~ Noel Cunningham If you are a young man who has ever thought about becoming a chef, one of the greatest examples I can provide for you is our end of the year Classic Man. Famed Chef Noel Cunningham is one of Jamaica’s most recognized and celebrated young chefs in the world. We first introduced the Toronto Caribbean Community to Chef Noel on September 8th, 2012. He had just released his very own Jerk marinade, Chef Noel’s Smoky Jamaican Jerk Marinade to the public. He had launched his catering company, Cuisine by Noel, and he continued to keep himself busy as a Chef at CTV Winnipeg Morning Live, on the Marc and Mandy Show. He was a contributor at the Jamaican Gleaner, Cooking Sense Magazine and The Jamaican Eats Magazine. All of this before he had turned 25 years old.

Has he stopped? No way he hasn’t. Since then, Chef Noel Cunningham has become the Head Chef Columnist at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, where he not provides delectable do-it-yourself recipes, but also perspectives on a chef’s food journey. He is recognized as the champion of brand Jamaica in the Culinary Arts by the Prime Minister Youth Awards, and was a nominee for Winnipeg’s best chef in 2018. In 2016, Chef Noel decided to bring his recipes to life. How? Introducing What is Cooking with Chef Noel, a YouTube Series that he plans on focusing more attention on, but first….

It was only matter of time before we saw Chef Noel in book form, and he has not disappointed.

Chef Noel is pleased to announce the release of his first cookbook Cuisine by Noel: A Culinary Journey Through Recipes and Stories, as well as being nominated Best Black Canadian Chef for 2019, ByBlacks.com People’s Choice Award. We are going to go into this undeniably sought after book, but let us take you back into time to where it all started.

Momma Jennifer Laidley and Auntie Miriam Reid must be sitting back thinking to themselves, it is a good thing we put this young boy in the kitchen. This is where it all began for Chef Noel; first observing his mom and aunt (who happens to be a professional chef, and a phenomenal baker), and then becoming part of the cooking festivities on Sundays and during the holidays. Auntie Mariam was the one to introduce him to the Food Network. Mind blowing. He was exposed to the idea that anything was possible for him if he wanted to take cooking seriously. He could become a media personality (check), writer (check), and even have his own cooking show (check).

I didn’t choose it, it choose me!

Epiphany! This was something that came naturally to Noel. He was formally introduced to the culinary arts at Edith Dalton James High School in Jamaica. He started by majoring in food and nutrition, and even took a home economics management course.

His star power was recognized instantly. He won the school’s top performer award for food and nutrition twice and graduated top of his class.

Now finished with school, Noel decided to make his way to the prettiest coastal towns in Jamaica, Runaway Bay, which is ten miles east of Ocho Rios, with

Montego Bay lying a little to the west. Here he attended the prestigious Heart Cooking Institute. Since its inception in 1986, the institute has established a reputation of producing only the best in well-trained and competent graduates who go on to making their mark locally and internationally (check).

He completed his level one, and began his professional career in the hotel industry. His first position even threw me. Hedonism III was Chef Noel’s first cooking position. Hmmm. Yes! Hedonism III. Beside the interesting experiences I am sure he had, he recalls his great mentoring experiences with Chef Mark Cole, and Chef Joseph. “I was able to manage shifts on my own.

Eventually they were comfortable leaving me to supervise other chefs,” Noel shares with me.

Not completely satisfied, Chef went back to school to complete his Level 2 CommisChef, and after that, he began to work at different hotels on the North Coast of Jamaica. At the age of 21 (yes, he had done all this already) he returned to Kingston and began working at Café Mantra. Within two months, he was promoted to Head Chef, at a place that was said to be capable of creating spiritual transformation. The restaurant provided a unique experience in casual dining, and Noel’s dishes brought that transformative experience that kept patrons coming back for more.

Not done yet! Insatiable and driven, Chef Noel returned to school once again to finish another level of schooling, which then made him a Certified Chef Departee. His big break in Jamaica came when he was featured in Vibes Cuisine; this is when people learned about this young chef wonder, and began to

recognize him as the new chef on the block.

At the age of 23, Noel decided he needed a change. He decided to come to Canada, and obviously someone did not instruct him well because he ended up in Thompson, Manitoba. He had a brief cooking stint at Chicken Chef. He soon moved on to become the kitchen manager at the Burntwood Hotel. Being in that environment became a little too much for him, so he decided to make a move and headed to Winnipeg. He again returned to school and decided to go to college to get his hotel and restaurant management certification.

“This is where I learned to handle my business and act as a consultant,” Noel shares. This was followed up by his position as resident Chef on CTV’s Marc and Mandy Show, and his nomination as Winnipeg’s Best Chef. He also represented Jamaica at James Beard House in the States. Historical. Jamaica had not had a representative in over 30 years, and this is how Chef Noel put Jamaican cuisine on the world stage again.

It was his move to Toronto that allowed Chef Noel to reach his peak. After visiting Jerk Fest in 2017, he had decided to make Toronto his home, and has released his book that shares his culinary journey, and gives his audience a more in-depth look at his last 10 years. “In this book, I offer over 100 easy-to-follow, fast recipes. The seven chapters present a fun and novel approach to cooking. My aim is to motivate cooks to try something new, as well as to inspire the uninspired.”

Cooking hats off to you Chef Noel Cunningham. You have proven that where you are from can never limit where you are going.

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‘ Chef Noel’s

NOEL CUNNINGHAM

HONEY GLAZED HAM ‘ This is a Cunning-Ham ‘

noel@carib101.com

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Ham is a staple and the primary food for dinner during religious holidays. This tradition dates back to the days before Christ, the Christmas ham has long held center place on the Yule Tide table.

The Christmas ham is also known as the Yule ham. This comes from an English tradition. You are probably familiar with the image of a boar with an apple in its mouth, laid out on the table. Well, the Yule ham is similar. It is said that the tradition started with the Germans, who wanted to appease the god Freyr. Freyr was the god of fertility, harvest, and boars. This was a pagan tradition, and paganism also offered many traditions for Christianity, including Christmas trees. Following Christ’s death and the conversion of many pagans to Christianity, the meal became linked to St. Stephen, whose traditional feast day is December 26th. The convergence of the two traditions gave rise to what we now refer to as Christmas ham and so, the tradition of the Christmas ham was born!

What you need to know about choosing the perfect ham Before we get into particulars, let’s sort out what cut of meat a ham is. Ham comes from the rear leg of the pig and is then salted and dried or smoked. A whole ham can weigh 15-20 pounds and can serve up to 30 people. Unless you’re feeding a large crowd (or want a lot of leftovers), chances are you don’t need to purchase an entire ham. Instead, look for the shank or the butt end. For a traditional Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving ham, go for the shank (leg portion). The shank end sports that classic ham profile, so it’s a good choice for a picture-perfect table. The meat tends to be fattier and it has one long bone, which makes carving easier.

Ham can be prepared in numerous ways, but for the traditional Christmas ham, you’ll want one that’s been cured with brine, then smoked and fully cooked.

These are called city hams, as opposed to uncooked country hams, which are cured by rubbing the meat directly with salt and sugar. Pretty much all the cooked hams you see in the supermarket are going to be city hams.

The two highest grades of ham are sold as either whole or halves. For up to 15 people, a half-ham is sufficient.

The butt half is the upper part of the ham. The meat tends to be very tender and flavorful, but it often contains part of the hip bone, which makes carving a little awkward.

The shank half is the lower part of the ham. It’s easier to carve, but because the muscles in this region get more exercise, this cut is tougher and chewier.

Now that you have learnt about the history, the cuts and type of ham here is your chance to prepare your ham for your friends and family.

This ham is baked and glazed with my signature jerk marinade but you can use your special blend or store bought, I’ve also added Coca-Cola and honey for a touch of sweetness. Spice up your Christmas with this recipe; you will fall in love with this sweet and spicy ham glaze.

Ingredients • 6 lb Smoked ham leg bone in • 2 tbsp Chef Noel’s smoky jerk marinade • Cloves

Glaze Ingredients • ¼ cup honey • 1 cup Coca-Cola • 1tsp brown sugar • 2 tsp cornstarch mixed in water • 1 tsp ginger powder • Salt to taste Directions 1. Preheat the oven 350F 2. Remove all packaging materials including mesh. On rack in a shallow roasting pan add 3 cups water to a pan and cover tightly with aluminium foil and steam for 45 minutes. Heat 20 to 25 minutes per pound.

3. Remove skin and excess fat. Use a sharp knife, cut slits in a cross-check pattern. Make sure to go deep enough that you not only cut the fat but also slice into the meat as well.

4. Rub with 2 tbsp. jerk marinade and put to roast for 15 minutes. In a medium saucepan over low heat Add all glaze ingredients, once combine remove ham from oven and coat with some of the glazes. Return from oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Garnish and serve.

Merry Christmas to you and yours see you in 2020 for more food and culinary conversation.

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Chiropractors provide non-invasive treatments that may alleviate symptoms and improve function of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Your chiropractor may use laser, ultrasound, or shockwave therapy, or more active techniques such as nerve-gliding – a technique whereby the chiropractor will guide you through range of motion exercises to improve mobility. Based on the severity of symptoms, use of a wrist splint may be prescribed. Chiropractors also will manipulate the joints of the elbow, shoulder and wrist to free the trapped nerve, and include some exercises and stretches to regain the functionality of the wrist.

Chiropractic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome is an effective, safe and gentle way to address the root causes of the condition and provide relief from pain, swelling and immobility in a natural way, free from surgery or pain medicine. It is very helpful in easing painful conditions that involve the neck, shoulders and wrist and provides long-term relief. Early detection and diagnosis are highly recommended in order to determine the best course of treatment for you.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, burning or pain in the hands and wrists. This condition affects 10% of the population with up to 75% of those cases occurring in females. The disorder can occur in one or both hands, although sometimes only the dominant hand is affected.

To understand this condition, we need to review some basic anatomy. Human hands are incredibly complex and contain many nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons that work together to function. Because our hands are so small, many of the muscles that control hand movements are in the forearm. When the brain signals the muscles in our forearm to move our hand, the nerves and tendons along the path “light up” to carry out the movement. The carpal

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Normally, this all happens seamlessly, with no pain or discomfort. However, when this process takes place repeatedly, such as when we’re typing on our keyboards for hours at a time, the tendons get inflamed in the carpal tunnel and compete for space with the nerves, causing the nerves to become compressed.

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Tips for choosing the perfect wedding lingerie Most people won’t see it, but wearing the right lingerie is imperative to looking your best on your wedding day. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect undergarments.

No matter what style of lingerie you decide to wear on your wedding day, be sure to bring it with you to your dress fitting.

This will allow you to make certain it works well with your gown.

• Consider the gown. Make sure the undergarments you wear are discreet enough that they won’t be seen. Similarly, if the dress is made of a sheer or silky material, you may want to choose a slip or body suit to be sure everything is smooth and invisible.

• Make sure it fits perfectly. There’s nothing worse than undergarments that don’t fit well. Finding the exact right size will ensure that you’re comfortable throughout the day.

Easy but awesome photo booth ideas

• Sequins. For an old Hollywood feel, choose white, silver or gold. Or put a modern spin on it and choose reversible sequins that your guests can play with to change the look.

• Flowers. A wall of flowers is the perfect romantic backdrop. Match the blooms to your wedding colours or opt for white or red roses. Alternatively, create an ombre effect from light to dark using a variety of flowers in an array of hues.

The question was popped and the proposal joyfully accepted. Now it’s time to plan the wedding. Here’s a month-by-month checklist to make sure you don’t forget a thing.

12 MONTHS BEFORE • Decide on the type of wedding you’d like (civil or religious, big or small) • Choose a date • Determine the number of guests • Establish a budget • Pick venues for the ceremony and reception (it’s best to reserve early)

10 MONTHS BEFORE • Start shopping for a wedding dress • Decide on a theme for your wedding • Choose an officiant if you haven’t already done so

• Change for the evening. If your gown calls for something more demure, why not change into a spicier getup for your wedding night? A lacy babydoll or a risqué black teddy are sure to drive your new spouse wild.

Are you planning to set up a photo booth at your wedding? If you do, your guests will love hamming it up in front of the camera, and you’ll wind up with a slew of fun, candid mementos. Here are some backdrop ideas for a photo booth you’ll love.

Wedding checklist

11 MONTHS BEFORE • Make your guest list • Choose a caterer (meet with a few first) • Select your wedding party • Hire a wedding planner

• Think about colour. White lingerie may be traditional but could be noticeable under a white dress. Instead, wear lingerie that matches your skin tone.

• Balloons. The trick to nailing a balloon backdrop is to use balloons in various sizes and shapes. Choose pastel tones for a soft look or go for bright colours for a more whimsical touch.

• Wood. A wall of wood planks decorated with ivy and twinkle lights will make your guests feel like they’re hanging out on your back porch. This backdrop is wellsuited to a rustic or country themed wedding.

Don’t forget to include props to take photos with. Frames, hats and mustaches on sticks are classic, as are co­mic book-style word bubbles with fun mes­sages on them.

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9 MONTHS BEFORE • Book a photographer • Reserve a block of hotel rooms for your out-of-town guests • Purchase a wedding gown • Shop for the groom’s attire and purchase it 8 MONTHS BEFORE • Meet with your officiant to plan your ceremony • Book your entertainment (DJ, band, MC, etc.)

• Shop for and purchase your bridesmaids’ dresses • Design and order the wedding invitations and save-the-date cards 7 MONTHS BEFORE • Create a gift registry • Hire a florist • Plan your honeymoon 6 MONTHS BEFORE • Send out the save-the-date cards • Book your hair and makeup appointments for the day of (also schedule trial runs for both) • Book a hotel room for the wedding night if necessary 5 MONTHS BEFORE • Create a schedule for the big day • Decide on dates for bachelor and bachelorette parties • Shop for and purchase shoes, jewelry and accessories

4 MONTHS BEFORE • Reserve wedding day transportation for the wedding party • Select alcohol and other drinks for the reception • Taste and choose your wedding cake • Buy wedding bands • Shop for and order the groomsmen’s attire 3 MONTHS BEFORE • Purchase wedding favours for your guests • If you’d like your loved ones to say or read something during the ceremony, let them know • Write down your vows • Decide on activities for the reception (photo booth, dancing, games, etc.)

2 MONTHS BEFORE • Send out your wedding invitations • Do trial runs for both hair and makeup • Give your music selections to the DJ or MC 1 MONTH BEFORE • Finalize the schedule for the big day • Choose a seating plan for the reception • Break in your shoes 1 WEEK BEFORE • Visit the desired beauty professionals (hair colourist, esthetician, etc.)

• Practise reading your vows • Write out cheques to pay your vendors 1 DAY BEFORE • Get your nails done • Give the cheques to someone you trust to pay the vendors DAY OF • Enjoy!

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The next junction is 2020: Where do we go from here?

ERROL A. GIBBS errol@carib101.com

PHILOSOPHER

The year 2020 sounds like a prophetic year, but this writer hopes that the postmodern prophets would think long and hard before they advise us mere mortals about what would unfold in the futurecivilizations quest since 1st century BCE. 1.

The world has experienced many anxious moments anticipating the end of time, with the coming of significant catastrophic events, and a person of profound influence, who will bring peace and stabilityglobally, but only temporarily.

At the beginning of each year, some futurists and psychics foretell the future of coming world events. People consult with fortune-tellers for a personal reading of their fortune and future. Followers of Jesus Christ pontificate that His second coming is nearing, and have been doing so since CE 60-70 up to the present (2019). Christian leaders refer to each New Year as the year of jubilee, harvest, or increase to inspire their followers in a sort of “celebrated expectation” of principally material prosperity.

Some people wait futility for a

sudden burst of material prosperity, or deity to suddenly appear and change the circumstances of their lives. Paradoxically, as life on the Earth becomes more inexplicable, and catastrophic events overwhelm human existence, people are inclined to deepen their search for someone or something that can come from somewhere to save humanity from itself.

Why is it so difficult for human beings to believe that it is our responsibility to demonstrate to the unseen God that we are worthy of benevolence, mercy, and cooperation. Have we ever considered that humans possess the capacity to make life-saving and life-transforming decisions that can alter the future of the world? You might ask, “What makes this writer so confident that humans can change the course of our lives and human history?

First, history does not merely happen-”we the people” make history. The future of the world is determinable from spiritual, intellectual, and observable perspectives. The current state of our planet is an enigma. Every humane or inhumane thought acted upon has profound consequences—negative or positive. It does matter whether the thoughts are evil such as-racism, slavery, apartheid, war, colonization, violence, or greed.

Consequently, when thoughts are healthy, they produce actions such as peacekeeping, charitable giving, loving, caring, sharing, forgiving others, and displaying empathy, the outcomes would be

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positive. More importantly, our thoughts are not random, they are malleable, but they have triggers that stimulate different responses to circumstances in life. For instance, when someone does wrong to us, our response could be anger and revenge, or peacefulness and forgiveness.

When a disaster such as a flood, an earthquake, or a tsunami overwhelms a nation, the first impulse is to come together in a massive display of cooperativeness. Does anyone say, “Let us wait for a Messiah to come and alleviate human suffering?” Neither should we have to wait for the prophets to tell us about the consequences of our actions. We know by spirit, intuition, and intelligence that we are the agents to bring about the change that is essential to eliminate, mitigate, or manage a disaster.

Undergirded by these “thought perspectives,” lie the irrefutable evidence that we have control of our destiny, enabled by our spiritual connection to God. Civilization brought itself out of the Dark Ages or Early Middle Ages, the early medieval period of western European history—specifically, the time (476–800 CE).

The world ended 400 years of unrelenting Black African Slavery (1600–1900 CE), and the United Nations (UN) gave the Declaration of Human Rights to the world in (1984).

American astronauts Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (1930 - present) took civilization to the

moon on July 20th, 1969. The year 2020 could be the year that we rise beyond selfish motives and ask, “What do we want for humanity, which comprehends what we want for ourselves. We can forge a “New World Order,” leading with spirit, integrity, and authenticity-not the “Old World Order” that leaders have established to rule over humankind with impunity.

We can change the course of history for the better, but it is up to every person of every nation, and not left to the elites in religion, politics, and academia.

The present and future challenges to humankind are not merely technical matters, but issues of life and death of humanity.

People must make every effort to dispel ignorance, complacency, and fear of the ruling elites, though they have ruled like godlike figures throughout every age.

We cannot erase the memories of yesteryear. Notwithstanding, on January 1st, 2020 (00:01 A.M.), a new epoch begins. We can embrace a new seriousness-to resist the urge for political apathy, religious and cultural disunity, racial hatred, self-hate, self-loathing, and family disunity. We could decide to be more grateful for the life that we have, though it may be challenging. We could choose to begin a more in-depth search for a new awakening-spiritual, moral, social, intellectual, and physical that would empower humanity, guided by “the healing hand” (Second Chronicles 2:14).

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A better decade for Simone Jennifer Smith Reliving my past traumas SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

HUMAN SPECIALIST

Biggest social media trends for kids in 2019

BY MAKAYLA B. 11 YEARS OLD TC JUNIOR CONTRIBUTOR Tik Tok Start A Video?

With Tik Tok, you can create videos of you mouthing along to songs and/or dancing to them. Tik Tok is a social media platform that lets you create videos and post them.

Tik Tok used to be called Music.ly. Tik Tok videos can be considered digital karaoke.

When you download TikTok, if you download it on the app store it says 12+, and on Google Play it says “teen maturity”, but my opinion on the age limit is that it should only be for 18+.

The reason behind why I think it should be 18+ is because I have friends that started using Tik Tok last year, and they are so different this year. It can be dangerous because with Tik Tok, people can see your location unless you change that in the settings. The next very popular social media trend is House Party House Party Lets Chat!

With House Party you can chat with up to eight people. House Party is a social media platform used to chat with or video call friends. It is meant for teens that are “ready” for social media but aren’t old enough, I think that it should be changed because it could cause problems. If someone is 12, and has a younger sibling that is 10, they might start complaining and start asking for the app, just so they can be like their sibling.

EMPOWERING OUR YOUNG MINDS OF TOMORROW TORONTO CARIBBEAN NEWS INC.

“A million feelings, a thousand thoughts; a hundred memories, one person.”

I wanted to end this year on a note of thanks to members of the community who have supported me this last decade. It has been one of the hardest decades of my life.

The ups and downs that existed were my own doing. Yes! Me! I did it all to myself, and this new decade will allow me to iron out my past mistakes, and share what I have learned with our young women. Where to start? Let’s see. All right, we will start in 2012 when I was arrested in Panama…

“She conquered her demons and wore her scars like wings.” ~ Atticus You never think it is going to happen to you until it does! I will never forget the day as long as I live. I etched it in my skin. It was the date that would change my life forever.

October 21st, 2012. A few years earlier, I had moved back to Toronto to live at home with my parents for a bit. I had finished my Masters in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology, and had been focused on school for about ten years so I needed a break. My

parents honoured my request, and they told me to move home with them. My plan was to work a bit, and then return to school to finish my PhD.

In early 2012, I started my company Hear 2 Help. It was based of the premise of offering high-level education and mentoring to families in the community who could otherwise not afford it. The idea came to me after I walked out of my corporate retail job. I had enough of being slighted; the company I worked with were not enhancing my natural abilities, but downplaying them, and having me work on tasks that left me feeling, well, dumb!

I started tutoring part-time and spent a lot of time adapting to the social media culture. This is how Trish Browning, the Queen at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper found my writing online (but that is a whole other story). After tutoring in our communities, I saw that there was something missing; there was a component that was not part of many tutoring programs; a focus on a student’s emotional state.

I saw that as an opening. This was it. This was how I was going to make my mark. So I did it! I decided that this was the time to start my own thing, and what a start it was. In about three months, I went from two families to twenty families. I had to hire after only two months, and my rise seemed unstoppable. Seemed.

Not only was Hear 2 Help acquiring new families, other companies were picking me up for small projects as well.

Life was good! I was travelling a lot, and this trip back from Costa Rica seemed like no other. On our way back (I was travelling

with my boyfriend at the time), we had a connecting flight in Panama. When we got off the plane, there were hoards of officers checking everyone’s passport. I didn’t think anything of it, until the woman who had my passport said, “Simone Jennifer Smith, you are under arrest, and you are being held by Interpol for the United States of America. There was a warrant out for your arrest, and you will have to come with us.”

This was the beginning of the end of the life I knew.

“I’m not perfect, I make mistakes, I hurt people. But when I say I am sorry, I really mean it.”

The story of the reason for my arrest will be detailed, but now is not the right time.

What I most regret about the whole experience is seeing what it did to my parents.

I watched them have to lose a lot just to keep me safe. This is not how it is supposed to be at this age. I should have been supporting them, not them support me.

The last ten years have been years of growth: emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially. I found writing, the gift that was given to me. Remarkable. I have used this God given gift as a way to empower people through written word. I have learned the art of reciprocity, and rediscovered the greatness that has been hidden for years, masked by hurt and trauma. 2020 is going to be spectacular because I am going to create it that way. The past. Done!

The future. Unknown! My vision. Gargantuan!

Radical changes in Ontario’s public education foresee more troubles ahead in 2020 PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

EDUCATION

There is no doubt that the landscape of public education in Ontario is undergoing major changes and transformations as we get set in a few weeks to welcome the third decade of the 21st century. Since 1992, I have witnessed first-hand these major revisions. I am aware of the impact of the cancellation of programs, increase in class sizes, reduction of services, and the increased workload on teachers impacting their emotional, physical and mental health. Education has become a battlefield for many in the province. The Progressive Conservative, who ran the province from 1960s to 1985 under the leadership of Premier Bill Davis, made astounding educational gains. It is clear that the economic condition that prevailed in Ontario had a major impact on educational spending.

The recession of the 1990s, under the New Democrat Party (NDP) austerity agenda of the PC under Mike Harris and Ernie Eves in 2000s, increased spending on social and energy programs under Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne, and now decreased spending under Doug Ford all have had

significant effects on public education.

There are many similarities that exist between the PC led government of Mike Harris who came into power in 1994, and the current government of Doug Ford who came into power in 2018. Mike Harris, who took over from the NDP under Bob Rae, saw the total debt increase from $35.4 billion in1989-1990 to $ 90.7 in 1994-1995.

With a majority vote in May 1994, Mike Harris unleashed what was dubbed the “Common Sense Revolution” in 1997, and this was especially damaging on public education. The passing of Bill 160 by Education Minister, John Snobelen titled, “Education Quality Improvement Act” reconfigured: education funding, the delivery of programs, management of school boards and the collective bargaining process of teachers. With the introduction of province-wide testing and the elimination of grade 13, with the condensing of high schools from five years to four years led to a two-week full strike in 1997. The education system has not fully recovered from these changes.

In many ways the Doug Ford government with the introduction of Bill 124, struck at the heart of public education. It has cut $25 million in funding for specialized programs in elementary and secondary schools across the province for at-risk and indigenous students. By increasing class size from 22 to 28 and now 25 average students, and mandating four mandatory e-learning courses now reduced to two, the government expects to significantly reduce the costs of public education

by eliminating high school teaching positions. This has led to the loss of hundreds of jobs across the province and thousands more are expected in the next few years.

The teachers unions responded by staging strikes on December 4th, 11th and 18th at ten selected boards. The government mandated only a 1% increase, which would provide only $750 million towards teacher’s salaries. This increase has further incensed the unions by circumventing the collective bargaining process. Two teachers unions OSSTF and OECTA have filed legal challenges against Bill 124. This will no doubt take some days to resolve.

It is clear that in its austerity programs, the PC government is focused on significantly reducing expenditures on public education, by inflating the projected deficit to $15 billion, which has now been scaled back to approximately $12.2 billion according to Bonnie Lysk. As reported in the December 5th edition of the Toronto Star, the government is preaching fiscal prudence. In an education fact sheet from Uppekha Jain that was released on December 10th, according to the Ministry of Education, “The average OSSTF members make $92 000 per year (2003-2004 to 2017-2018), the total bill for teachers’ salaries increased by 12%. The fact that health and education accounts for more than 50% of Ontario’s spending of $61.3 billion out of $129.1 billion is a major concern to government. The impact of the loss of these teaching jobs will have a ripple effect across the system. Students will continue to suffer tremendously.”

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Riddled with perfect and flawed perspectives; a decade in African history DAVE RANKIN dave@carib101.com

AFRICAN HISTORY

History. Subjective. For some individuals, and it is definitive for others. Riddled with perfect and flawed perspectives. Shared by the great, the small, the victors, the captives, the story seekers and the storytellers. Positive or negative, these events have impacted, shaped and influenced public opinion for years to come. Where these events have separated people, it has also brought many together. I’m sure we all have been in circles where we have either listened or divulged historic information and its affect on us as well as others. Let’s face it, if we don’t discuss these events, and take in its causes and affects, a people and sometimes a language can be lost to us; only to be bought up in a “Did you know,” moment.

As I was putting together this final

piece for the decade, my editor suggested that we break from our normal journey down historic lane to recant memorable events from the past decade. Pretty good idea right! Well, that’s what I thought. Of course, the greatest challenge would be what to fit in this column. I’ll miss some things, which is all right. We definitely couldn’t fit every world event that has impacted us as Africans in the diaspora. However, if we don’t mention a few things we deem as important, it would be harder for us to continue to find ourselves “On the map of human geography.”

The decade began with devastating news as we were rocked with the announcement of the catastrophic earthquake that took place in Haiti. Measuring at least a seven on the Richter scale. The earthquake altered the lives of three million Haitians at its onset and changed the country forever.

The world looked on a few months later as South Africa became the first African nation to host FIFA’s world cup. A feat for the ages, and what was remarkable is that the bidding process was only open to African countries.

Fast forward a few years later, as he already made history in becoming the America’s 44th president, Barack Obama

won a second term in 2012 ousting Republican Milt Romney. It gave him a chance to finish what he started, including the first of its kind, the Affordable Care Act, affectionately dubbed ‘Obamacare.’

Staying in the America’s, in 2013 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s I Have A Dream Speech.

The ceremony took place at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Not without its tragedies, we lost a few warriors for change throughout the decade. The great Nelson Mandela passed at the age of 93 in 2013. Scholar, Dr. Yosef Alfredo Anotnio Ben-Jochannan, also known to the community as Dr. Ben, was also in his 90’s when he passed in 2015.

World-renowned psychologist and author of the ‘Isis Papers’ Dr. Frances Luella Cress Welsing passed January 2nd, 2016 after suffering two strokes. Canadian stalwart, Bromely Armstrong was another huge loss to our community when he passed in August of 2018. If you are not aware of the Order of Canada recipient, please pick up the book, Bromley: Tireless Fighter for Just Causes.

Remaining on Canadian soil, the Federation of Black Canadians spearheaded by the work of dedicated Africans had a successful launch in 2017. The organization’s

Your love life is important, even when you’re a parent

Do you feel that your only role in life is to be a parent? What about all those romantic moments you used to enjoy together before you started a family? Do you feel guilty when you make time for your relationship? Experts say it’s important to remember that nurturing your relationship with one another is crucial, especially when you’re parents.

When a baby is born it’s normal to devote all your energy to this new member of the family. Between nursing, diapers, parenting

joys and worries, time flies by so fast that you end up without any time for yourself. Parents bond deeply with their children and this relationship takes up more and more room in their lives. Mom is tired, Dad feels neglected and the marriage takes a beating. This is when you have to take immediate action. Of course you are parents, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your love life. Nurturing your relationship must re­main on your list of priorities.

How can you take better care of your relationship? Take advantage of every opportunity to be alone together. Is the baby sleeping?

Turn off the TV and have a romantic tête-à-tête.

Don’t talk about the kids; they’ll be fine! Cozy up with each other, whisper sweet nothings and don’t look at the pile of dirty dishes in the sink. A long kiss, a hug and a bath together don’t cost anything, and often that’s all it takes to prevent coolness and indifference from creeping into your relationship.

When possible, ask someone to come and look after the kids so you can treat yourselves to an evening at the movies, go for a walk or go out for a cup of coffee together. Get out, break the routine and have fun. If you feel guilty, remember this: taking care of your marriage is part of your responsibilities as a parent.

Make family exercise sessions your priority

It’s not always easy to find the time and motivation to keep fit between work, homework, shopping, meals and housework. The solution?

Make exercise a health priority for the whole family.

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impact garnered enough federal government support that in 2018 the Federal Budget finally allotted a portion of it towards African centered programs.

This past summer Toronto witnessed the son of Africa’s greatest son, Dr. Julius Garvey make a historic trip into the city to advise as to why economic unity is of great importance to steer us towards One Aim and One Destiny.

2019 became the ‘Year of the Return.’ The West-African nation of Ghana has made sure to open its loving arms to ensure we take the trip back home. Cultural, spiritual, and economical unity has been more than just a theme, as its agency has peaked its head as the establishment of The Economic Community of West African States, also known as ECOWAS, has challenged old colonial rule.

The past decade had its ups and downs, but one thing is for sure, we had memorable moments that will continue to place ourselves on the ‘map on human geography.’

I’m looking forward to all the advancements that we as Africans around the world will continue to make. Walk good!

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What’s important is to stay active.

Get all the members of your family moving by choosing activities that are simple and easy to integrate into the daily routine. Start slowly; a short family walk after supper is a great way to form new habits. Break the monotony by changing your route on a re­gular basis. Finish your outing with a few fun challenges, such as walking backwards or hopping.

Everyone is sure to enjoy an improvised dance session in the living room. Swaying and jumping to your children’s favourite music is the kind of cardiovascular exercise that burns calories. Get yourself an exercise ball or some elastic exercise bands; they’re inexpensive and can be used even when watching TV. Every week, ask family members to organize a session of their favourite physical activity. There’s just one rule: every­one has to participate. You can go cycling, do yoga, go swimming, play beach volleyball, take a walk in the woods or jump rope — anything is possible.

Set yourself realistic family goals. An hour of exercise a day may be too demanding, while 20 or 30 minutes could be enough to stimulate enthusiasm. You don’t want to discourage the troops. After all, family exercise is healthy, but it has to be fun as well.

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The lessons of 2019 as it pertains to justice BRITTNEY CHANNER brittney@carib101.com

JUSTICE WARRIOR

Welcome back to the final social justice entry for the year. 2019 has come and is almost gone, as we are about to venture into a brand new year filled with surprises. As you know, our world is constantly changing and because of these changes, we are left open to many situations where rights of all kinds are violated or put in jeopardy. In the last twelve months I have focused on racial inequality, aboriginal issues, environmental issues and the concept of justice within my articles. Stories concerning abuse of power, age discrimination, and overall ways in which individuals can access justice have been prominent topics of focus for me.

As empowering as all those articles have been over the past couple of months, for my last edition of 2019, I decided to list the top three issues of concern that I believe should be placed on the forefront of our agenda as we enter the New Year. Achieving justice in many facets of society will always be a challenge; especially to those who feel and are a part of marginalized groups. Nevertheless, it is important to ensure that we continue to make proper strides in 2020 in regards to issues that affect us as a whole; this way we can ensure equality for all in all its forms.

Housing issue in the GTA The lack of housing in the Greater Toronto Area, is of general concern only because its lack thereof progressively leads into another pertinent social issue; homelessness. Research suggests that the demand for housing is greater than the supply and because of this, many people are left without adequate housing or forced into areas with insufficient necessities. The housing gap has proved to be an important issue this year and will continue to reveal its ugly head in 2020 until proper solutions are created to combat this issue.

Climate change Climate change has been discussed significantly over the years spawning attention from environmentalists all over the world.

The increase of forest fires, flooding and melting glaciers, and unpredictable weath-

er patterns all come with the concept of climate change. Damages to infrastructure such as the roads, due to thawing of ice, can lead to high costs of repair and therefore impact the cost of transporting food.

Additionally, climate change has a direct effect on animals as their ecosystems are either permanently eradicated due to human impact or changes in weather. For some, this may not be of direct concern, but the shift in climate has a direct effect on us all, especially those who live in communities that still look towards traditional hunting methods for food. It is imperative that we take a look at the impact of climate change and decipher ways we can reduce our ecological footprint.

Discrimination While Canada prides itself on being a country that promotes an inclusive society where everyone is free to participate in the economic, cultural and social sphere, there are still occurrences of discrimination either based on race, gender or age. If we as citizens are committed to the reputation that our country stands on, it is imperative that we embody the ideals that make our nation stand out and choose to fight against discrimination and its occurrences. According to Environics Institute for Survey Research and their study on race relations, they determined that a majority of Canadians who are black (54%) or Indigenous (53%) have personally experienced discrimination due to ethnicity or race.

Although Canada has attempted to introduce an Anti-Racism Strategy Engagement as of 2018 to combat the issue, the need for a stronger participatory role from the federal government in producing anti-racism work is necessary.

It is evident that the issues brought forth within this article are not the only matters of concern that need to be of focus. There are several other topics concerning justice that require discussion and analyzation.

Nevertheless, if we as a society work together to ensure that these issues are addressed by using the power of our voices, I am certain we can create the change we want to see. It won’t be easy, and it won’t happen tomorrow, but equality is a reachable ideal.

From everyone at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, including myself, thank you for spending the last twelve months reading my articles. I appreciate the support dearly. Wishing you all a very safe and Happy New Year. See you in 2020!

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CUTTING BOARD There are many cutting boards available that are designed to fit over your kitchen sink.

Some even include a colander for rinsing veggies or straining a can of beans. Or, you can go all out and custom build an integrated cutting board that will fit perfect­ ly over your sink. In either case, the cutting board can also act as a cover that you can use when you want to hide a mess.

lable in a variety of styles and sizes, these are designed to stay out of your way and off your counter.

With space-saving products like these, your small kitchen will provide you with enough room to meet your needs.

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4 kinds of people who should have a walk-in shower Are you renovating your bathroom and planning to install a new shower? If so, a walk-in shower may turn out to be your best bet. Here are four types of people who should have one.

1. Design enthusiasts. Imagine a walk-in shower with a mosaic tile floor and con­trasting walls, or one with a sleek modern look perfectly suited to a contemporary esthetic. Design enthu­ siasts will relish the ability to create a space that’s functional and stylish.

base. To make it feel even bigger, opt for glass walls or do away with them alto­ gether. Just make sure the floor slopes slightly towards the drain.

If you’re interested in installing a walk-in shower, be sure to hire a qualified plumber for the job.

2. Those with reduced mobility. Children and people with reduced mobility some­ times find it hard to climb in and out of a tub. Additionally, those who rely on wheel­ chairs can’t easily cross a shower threshold.

A walk-in shower eliminates these issues.

DISH RACK If you only have a single sink, you may need to use your limited counter space to dry your dishes.

A great alternative is a dish rack that sits over your sink. Avai­

3. Neat freaks. Because the walls and floors are simple expanses of tile, a walk-in sho­ wer is a cinch to clean. Including a hand­ held showerhead will make tidying up even easier, and designing niches into the wall for your shampoos and soaps will help you keep things organized.

4 advantages of custom designing your walk-in closet

4. Those with ample space. Walk-in showers feel more spacious than other types because they lack an enclosed shower

How to find the perfect TV stand Shopping for a new TV stand? Here are four things to keep in mind when choosing one.

1. Viewing height. For the most comfortable television watching experience, the screen should be at eye level when you’re sitting down. The recommended height is 42 inches, but this may vary depending on how tall you are and the size of your sofa and chairs.

2. Width of the stand. For safety reasons, your TV shouldn’t be wider than the stand.

Choose one that’s longer if you want to put decorations on it as well.

If you’re building a walk-in closet, it’s worth designing one that truly meets all your needs. Here are four reasons a cus­ tom-built closet is better than a pre-fabri­ cated one.

1. It’s exactly what you want. Your closet designer will take into account how much space you need to hang all your clothes, whether you need bars of diffe­ rent heights to accommodate longer pieces and how many shelves you’ll need for your shoes and accessories.

2. Everything has a place. It’s easier to keep a space organized when it’s de­ signed to accommodate your specific belongings. Furthermore, extras like laundry hampers and jewelry storage

help keep things tidy.

3. It provides a private place to dress. If you live in a bustling household, turn your walk-in closet into a small sanctua­ ry. Include a vanity and mirror to trans­ form the space into a private dressing room.

4. It eliminates clutter. A well-designed walk-in closet can reduce the need for extra furniture in the room and provide extra storage for your things.

To make the most of your walk-in closet, use the space wisely. This can include pla­ cing shelves above the rods to hold acces­ sories and drawers below them to store clothes that can’t be hung.

3. Style. Ideally, your TV stand should com­ plement the style of the room. Glass or

metal pieces will look great in a sleek and modern space, while wood works better for more traditional rooms.

4. Storage. Drawers and shelves help keep the floor and surface of your TV stand uncluttered. If you plan to keep video game consoles, movies or anything else near your television, choose a stand with ample storage.

Additionally, if you have kids or pets run­ ning around, safety should be a priority. Be­ sides choosing a stand that’s wider than the TV, make sure its maximum weight-bea­ ring capacity is greater than what your television weighs.

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TECHNOLOGY

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My predictions for technology in the upcoming decade CHRISTINA GWIRA christina@carib101.com

TECH SPECIALIST

This past decade has brought a lot of change, both good and bad, for technology. It goes without saying that the decade that is ahead of us will also bring with itself its own share of moral and corrupt additions to the way that we use, interact with and participate in the technological advances that are all around us.

As this is the last edition of the year, I wanted to share some of the technological advances that we can look forward to potentially experiencing in the decade that is upon us. Now, if you’ve followed the newspaper closely, as well as checked into our online TV network on Youtube, Periscope and Facebook, you’ll be familiar with some of the terms that we’ll be discussing today. That’s because the very first episode that I participated in on my TCNTV foreshadowed this article that you are reading today.

Blockchain By and large everyone has heard of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and the like. Blockchain, simply put in its most rudimentary form… is a list. Yes, you read that right, blockchain, the foundation of cypotcurrencies the world over is at its core, just a list, albeit an ever-growing list of records. These records are called blocks and they are linked together using cryptography. Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques that can be used to secure communication. Each block of the Blockchain contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and data. What makes Blockchain so powerful is the fact that it can be added to, but it is very, very hard to change. What does this mean for the future?

I predict that it means that more and more of our lives that we live can become hidden from good old “big brother”. I foresee a battle coming up that will pit those who are for the ultimate sharing of technology and date… and those who will do all they can to keep it hidden from you, me and the masses. Which brings us to our next segment…

Artificial Intelligence We are going to be encountering more and more instances of AI (artificial intelligence) in our daily lives. When we expect Google to know and autocorrect our search fields, this is AI; when we want an app to remember our last order and order it automatically for us, we’re using AI. When we talk to Fido, and they recognize our phone number, and pull up our account balance, we’re using AI. I think that there are multiple uses to how AI can be used. A good example that we could have in the future is that of a suicide prevention line.

By recognizing the breathing, intonation and speech of a caller, it could be possible that an ambulance or other necessary aid could be sent to the caller’s location. As with all advances, it has its good and its bad moments. I foresee that artificial intelligence will become a greater part of our daily, living experience.

Speaking of artificial intelligence, this final form of technology is one that I’ve recently discovered which has the capacity to change life as we know if considerably, and that is…

Autonomous Things Whereas the Google Home (now called Nest) and Alexas of the world all connect to each other through the internet, creating the phrase internet of things, autonomous things takes this up one stage further. Imagine your car, knowing exactly where to go, how far to go and how to park… without any human interaction at all. Imagine a drone knowing how to navigate weather conditions, obstacles and interactions with animals, without having to report back to ground control.

What if I told you that this was happening right here, right now, on this timeline that we are on? Of all the technological advances that are happening around us – AR, VR, IOT and the lot – autonomous things (also known as AuT) are in my opinion, what could potentially be the end of us all. I foresee a future where the overall heightened consciousness of the planet will be able to be fused with autonomous things. Did you know that it is currently possible to see the auras or energy fields of humans? What are the possibilities if one could harness this energy, and use it to power things, or to control things or to store one’s most intimate and purest data and use it, without having to answer to anyone? A frightful possibility.

I wish that I could end this article on a high note, but I cannot. I cannot say that all technology is good, especially when those who are creating it and programming it look and react in the same way. As a people, my prayer, my hope, is that we will make it a point to immerse ourselves not only into learning more about technology as a whole, but going a step further and creating and utilizing this technology not only for monetary gain, but also to protect ourselves and build up our homelands. It is not enough now to say that society is holding us back. It is not enough now to say that we cannot move forward or move further. On the contrary, we are living in the best time cycle, the greatest good and possibility is right within our reach. My hope for the future, for the new decade ahead of us is that we will jump head first into these emerging technologies and use them to create new worlds and worlds within worlds where we can be our true free selves. Will this all happen within the next decade? I’m not sure, but I am sure that knowledge is the key to getting us there. Let’s take control of our lives, let’s take control of our future, let’s take control of technology in 2020 and beyond my people.

FUN

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WEEK OF DECEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 28 2019

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

With the holidays just around the corner, you’ll decide to concentrate on your relationship. Take time between obligations to put your worries to rest. Try to have some fun and maybe even take off on an adventure.

TAURUS

Unexpectedly, your boss will give you new responsibilities that look strangely like a pro-motion and a generous pay in-crease to match. Venturing into the unknown could mean per-sonal and professional success.

PUZZLE NO. 698 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 698

HOW TO PLAY : Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

GEMINI

If you’re single, you’ll be pleas-antly surprised to meet some-one interesting. Your interper-sonal skills will help you find a solution to a family conflict and ensure a harmonious holi-day season.

CANCER

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.

Even if it wasn’t the plan, al-most all the holiday festivities will take place at your home, so get ready. You’ll need to approach certain family members with sensitivity.

LEO

PUZZLE NO. 961 40. Kentucky ____ (race) 42. Breakfast meat 44. Literary work 48. Quarrel 51. Stop!

54. Woodcutting tool 55. Tex-Mex treat 56. Retain 57. Sloe ____ fizz 58. Small hotels 59. Is obliged to 60. Donkey 61. Canadian whiskeys

ACROSS 1. Basins 5. Family animal 8. Guns an engine 12. Milky gem 13. Poison ____ 14. Realm 15. Like some horror films 16. Bit of advice

17. Depicted 18. Poker payment 19. Island greeting 21. Gay Nineties, e.g.

23. Cancel 27. Footed vase 29. Andes

climber 33. Shy 34. Woeful 35. True 36. Ball or card 37. Before, in a poem 38. Put forth 39. Long in the tooth

DOWN 1. Caesar’s garment 2. “Once ____ a Time” 3. Drink mixer 4. More cunning 5. Flat bread 6. See no ____ 7. Printed mistake 8. Airplane tracker 9. Misstep 10. Sign of triumph 11. Carpenter’s blade

20. Kind of insurance 22. Passageways 24. Escort 25. Spirit 26. Looked at 27. Got the best of 28. Unusual 30. Bagel topping 31. Popeye’s affirmative 32. Dent 41. Rosary ____

43. Out of bed 45. Lengthy tale 46. Center of rotation 47. Yearns 49. Teen trouble 50. Throw lightly 51. Owl’s question 52. “____ the West Was Won” 53. Barcelona cheer

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 961

You’ll probably make a spec tacle of yourself in one way or an-other. At work, your efforts will be recognized before the end of the year. In love, this is a magical time for marriage proposals.

VIRGO

You’ll try to stick to a budget, but your generosity will get the better of you as you spoil your loved ones. You may also be fa-ced with an unexpected expense. Luckily, you’ll be generously compensated for working overtime.

LIBRA

You may be the one to try to make everyone smile. You may consider buying yourself a new car for Christmas. Be careful on the road.

SCORPIO

As we reach the end of the year, you may start to feel exhausted.

Eating well will help and give you the energy you’ll need to celebrate properly.

SAGITTARIUS

An adventurer at heart, you’ll inspire your family to try new activities during the holidays. Spa-ring no expense, you’ll spontaneously book a plane ticket, hotel room or something else to bring your loved ones together in an enchanting environment.

CAPRICORN

Don’t wait until your guests ar-rive to decorate and prepare for the party.

It would be good to learn to let go in order to ap-preciate the moment and ac-cept that things aren’t always perfect.

AQUARIUS

Your social nature helps you bring a record number of peo-ple to your next bash. Likewise, you’ll be surprised when every-one in your family accepts your invitation, meaning there will be more people than ever at your holiday dinner.

PISCES

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

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Tips for Real Estate JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO

Louis J. Glickman, a widely known as a real estate investor and philanthropist, said that “the best investment on earth is earth.” For many, owning a home is the heart’s desire.

A home is more than a shelter and over time becomes one of the best investments.

John has been renting for ten years. He stacked a pile of rental receipts that tallied to about two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. John got caught in a rental trap. The first thing is to set a realistic goal. Joanne wants to buy her first home in five years and plans to save one hundred thousand dollars for the down payment. She paid herself first by transferring twenty percent of her paycheque to a savings account. She contributed to an RRSP and took advantage of the tax break. For her, success is moving confidently towards a worthy goal.

Daniel and Diego celebrated their first marriage anniversary in their new home.

They reviewed their mortgage statement and noticed that most of their mortgage payments were interest. They met Jan, a financial planner, who advised them that instead of making monthly payments on their mortgage, choose “bi -weekly accelerated payments.” She explained that with a monthly payment plan, they are making twelve payments every year, but with bi-weekly accelerated payments, they will make payments every two weeks. Since there are fifty-two weeks in a year, then, they would have paid twentysix payments equivalent to thirteen months in one year. With that strategy alone, they can pay off for their home in twenty years instead of twenty-five. Daniel and Diego, instead of saving money to pay down their principal on the anniversary date, chose to pay the extra on every payment date and in doing so paid less interest.

Philip bought his first home in 2010.

Since then, the price doubled. His plan was to sell the smaller home and buy his dream home. Mrs. Smart, his realtor, advised him to increase the mortgage on his current home and use the equity to buy his dream home.

With this idea, he saved on real estate commissions, lawyer fees and mortgage penal-

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ties. The income from his rental property carries the increased mortgage. Mrs. Smart explained that the increase in equity from a property can be used to buy another property in seven years. At retirement, if Philip has just four rental properties with an average rental of twenty-five hundred dollars per month, it adds up to a retirement income of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars yearly and that sure beats an RRSP.

Over the span of thirty-one years in the field, I met many individuals who became mortgage free but were afraid to invest in rental properties because of bad tenants.

Choosing good tenants is easy. Start by finding a realtor who has investment properties.

It’s best to buy a rental property where there is a strong rental pool. Out of town properties are cheaper and have poor quality tenants.

Always meet with the tenant before committing to gage their personality. Choose a small working family because the property gets to rest when no one is at home. Some investors hire a management company instead.

Investing in second mortgages is profitable. Most people have one mortgage, called a first mortgage. If someone needs to borrow more money against their home and the lender refuses to lend, they will turn to a private secondary lender. The secondary

lender will lend at a higher interest rate because of higher risk. Mr. Money Lender took a line of credit against his home. The interest paid on the line was 4%. He lent it to Bonney Burrow at 13%, making a profit of 9%. In addition to that, he charged Bonney a lender fee of 4% of the mortgage amount plus legal fees. Mr. Lender made sure that the first and second mortgage when tallied did not exceed 85% of the property value. He also stipulated that the money can only be used to pay off Miss Bonney Burrow’s credit cards. His lawyer will take care of that. Investing in second mortgages is lucrative. A good mortgage broker can help. Keep the second mortgages under $50,000 and do not lend to investors or on out of town properties.

I met Mr. Money Lender at the auto dealer. He bought a new car for Christmas and took a loan from the dealer. He told me that a car is a depreciating asset and instead of paying cash, he can lend the money at a higher interest rate. The interest earned on his investment will pay the car loan.

Most successful people never make instant decisions. They think through the process and then commit after twenty-four hours. Happy Holidays.

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FINANCE

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Five financial goals for 2020 FAZAAD BACCHUS fazaad@carib101.com

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FINANCE SPECIALIST

An experiment once conducted showed that people who wrote their goals on paper using the formula SMART, tend to achieve their goals more than those who kept them in their head. Writing crystallizes thought and thought motivates action. In this article, I would like to recommend five goals for 2020 and if you agree, put it on paper and follow the Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time bound formula.

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Goal #1. Make use of the Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA, it is the only financial instrument available in Canada to grow your money tax free. The Government introduced it in 2009 starting with as little as $5,000 maximum contributions. Over the years the contribution limit increased and if you

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were over the age of 18 in 2009, then you have as much as $63,500 contribution room available to you. This money can be invested properly and can grow into quite a large lump sum.

Goal #2. Take advantage of the RRSP deduction to reduce income taxes.

There is a myth that if you save taxes today by buying a RRSP, you will have to repay those taxes when you start receiving your RRSP/RRIF benefits. It’s a misunderstanding because, contributions are made during your higher earning years and withdrawals are made in your lower earning years. This means you save a higher portion of taxes during your contributing years and pay less in your withdrawal years.

Goal #3. Restructure your debts. If you have a credit card and you are paying 20% interest, it will take you a long time before you are able to pay off the principal with minimum payments.

Did you know that you can apply for a line of credit of between 3% to 8 % and by making the same monthly payments you can pay off the loan much faster? Consider consolidating your debts so that you make one affordable payment towards principal and inter-

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est and thus relieving your stress.

Goal # 4. Consider the position you will leave your family in, should you pass away suddenly. In my line of work, every day I am required to complete a risk assessment to see whether my client has enough coverage, so that if something were to happen to them, their family is not left with a whole heap of debts such as a mortgage to pay off, food on the table, funeral costs, children’s education, just to name a few.

Goal #5. Complete a financial security plan. Such a plan will take into account your situation if you were to die too soon, live too long or get sick along the way. A comprehensive plan will list your assets and liabilities to determine whether your liabilities will be a burden on your family and how you can protect your family. It will also help to make sure that you don’t run out of money during your retirement years.

If you would like a copy of the blank security financial plan, please send me an email.

All the best for 2020!!!

Insurance: what changes to get ready for in 2020 ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com

FAMILY ADVISOR

It’s quite amazing that we are about to enter a new decade. If you were to close your eyes as a kid and imagine what the world would be like in 2020. I would bet $1,000,000 that none of you cared about how the insurance industry would change and evolve. We probably envisioned and cared more about if there would be flying cars, robots waiting on our every instruction or some idealist version of the Jetsons cartoon.

The insurance industry has always had a love/hate relationship with Canadians. The image of an insurance agent having to hard-sell people on life, health and car insurance has been ingrained in our pop culture. We Canadians have always needed a strong nudge to start thinking about life insurance. Auto and home insurance is pretty much mandatory so it’s viewed as more of a necessary evil.

I believe a lot is going to change in the coming years, not only for the industry but for consumers. The biggest changes will be in digital transformation such as Big Data, AI and how consumers will find and purchase what coverage they need. For example being able to get a quick and in-

stant quote and purchase a policy online has already been in the auto insurance industry for some time and now it’s starting to change the life insurance industry in the same manner.

Will auto and home insurance rates increase in 2020?

The advent of new technologies like AI will affect the auto industry for the major role it plays in autonomous/self-driving vehicles.

Auto insurance policies that address the issues related to operating semi-autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles are already needed. I believe in the near term, auto insurance rates will likely increase, since insurers will be uncertain how to price the uncharted territory of self-driving vehicles. You can already see how the recent rise in ride-sharing and house-sharing for home insurance has added additional risk mitigation. This is a time when major changes will need to be made to many policies.

Customer education by advisors will become even more important It’s always been the job of insurance professionals to help the public contemplate “what if” scenarios, then help think through solutions when they select coverages and purchase policies. With the coming of new risks and insurance products, this part of the insurance industry and professional’s responsibility to consumers becomes especially important. Society and big companies have always done things backwards where they market new products first to

increase the bottom line and then try and educate people when we aren’t used to thinking beyond the common perils insurance policies historically protect us against.

Streamlined processes to improve customer experience User experience will become even more important. We are conditioned to think and have everything we want by clicking a button on our computer or smartphone.

Providing customers with instant more accurate quotes with underlying underwriting algorithms built in so we can purchase online will be a must. Prospective buyers and current customers will demand 24/7 instant access to support from professionals. The experience of how claims will be processed so it’s fair, consistent and faster for policyholders. As an example, consider the use of smartphone cameras. They make it incredibly easy to document belongings and damages people have. They can be used to submit claims, the images are objective and documented, and they can be uploaded to a company’s system almost instantly. The instantaneousness and simplicity will likely be what’s most important to people.

We can never know exactly what the future will bring, but more and more it is being designed by human creation and use of technology. The decade of 2020 will go by faster than the previous, our insatiable appetite for speed and instant gratification.

So buckle up and put on your 3D glasses its going to be an exciting show.

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SPORTS Toronto Raptors decade in review

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KAYLA KARIM

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Looking back at the Toronto Raptors in 2019 almost feels like reliving a fan’s wildest dream, but like everything else in life, you don’t usually reach the top without having to struggle to get there. At the beginning of this decade in 2010, started off as another rebuild year for the Raptors organization. Chris Bosh left in the off-season to sign with Miami and, as a result young gun DeMar Derozan was drafted.

Dwane Casey was then added to the team as the head coach that was going to turn this franchise around. However, not much progress was made until Kyle Lowry was acquired in 2012. In 2013, after a rough few years, Masai Ujiri was hired as the General Manager in hopes that he was able to push this team to new heights. And that he did.

Masai managed things differently.

He was able to secure top players while trading away ones that weren’t progressing as well as they were expected to. Another addition came shortly after, being none other than Drake. The Canadian rapper was named the Global Ambassador – again in hopes to advance the team in ways it’s never seen before.

For the first time in five years Toronto became the Atlantic Division Champions in 2014 but lost in the first round. That trend continued the following year – this time they were swept by the Washington Wizards.

When 2016 rolled around, things

were looking up for the city of Toronto and some may argue that the year was a high point in this emotional roller coaster of a decade.

Toronto hosted the NBA All Star festivities on the coldest weekend the city has ever seen welcoming the biggest stars around the Association and then went on to achieve their first ever 50 win season.

The Raptors won their first playoff series in fifteen years, followed by beating Miami in the second round where they would face LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers putting their post season run to a halt.

LeBron James and his very solid Cleveland squad returned in 2017 spoiling the Raptors playoff hopes with a sweep.

The beginning of 2018 was off to a great start with players like DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry becoming a new power duo in the league, breaking personal and franchise records. When the Raptors advanced to the second round in the post season, fans hoped that they wouldn’t have to experience another early exit but it was the Cavaliers once again who got 4 wins in row once again.

It was back to the drawing board for the Raptors and their front office staff.

As a result of the early exit and despite being awarded the Coach of the Year, Masai Ujiri came to the decision to fire head coach Dwane Casey in May 2018 of the offseason.

But a few months later, in July 2018, Masai worked his magic again in executing one of the most unexpected moves when he traded fan favourite DeMar DeRozan in return for three- time Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs.

The rest as we all know was history in the making – Kawhi led the Toronto Raptors in a very successful playoff run where they surprised the world and won Canada’s first ever NBA Championship.

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Must watch fights from the last 10 years MARCEL MARIAK marcel@carib101.com

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Lawler v McDonald 2 - UFC Welter weights Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald stepped into the cage for a highly anticipated rematch in July of 2015. With Lawler having defeated MacDonald in their previous fight, and defending his Welterweight belt, tensions were sky high. Both fighters were determined to reign supreme, resulting in one of the bloodiest and most brutal fights in UFC history. With Lawler winning by TKO in the fifth round.

Mayweather v McGregor - Boxing The boxing community was shocked when UFC champion, Connor McGregor, announced his professional boxing debut against none other than legendary boxer Floyd “Money’ Mayweather. The fight was dubbed “The Money Fight”, and it lived up to its title with McGregor and Mayweather making $85 million and $275 million respectively. Mayweather won in the tenth round by referee stoppage after McGregor “failed to defend himself”. The questionable decision left McGregor supporters outraged and calling for a rematch, which is yet to happen.

Amanda Nunes v Cris Cyborg - UFC UFC Featherweight warriors, Amanda Nunes and Cris “Cyborg” Justino stepped into the octagon in December of 2018. With both women known for their strength and brutality in the cage, and Nunes’ Featherweight belt on the line, many predicted a stunning matchup. But nobody could have foreseen Amanda Nunes knocking out Cris Cyborg only 51-seconds into the first round. The stunning finish even left UFC commentator, Joe Rogan speechless; with him raising his hands and screaming at the sky for a few seconds after the fight.

Holly Holm v Ronda Rousey - UFC From early 2011 to mid-2015, Ronda Rousey, the first female fighter to sign a contract with the UFC, was taking the MMA world by storm.

When Rousey stepped into the octagon to defend her championship belt against Holly

Holm, she looked unstoppable. Coming off of a 12-fight professional winning streak, all bets were on Ronda, to wipe the floor with her challenger. The two fighters engaged in intense trash talk leading up to the fight, and Ronda refused to touch gloves with Holm at the beginning of the fight. Despite her being the favourite to win, this fight would prove to be one of Rondas last, as she was knocked out by a violent head kick at the start of the second round.

Masvidal v Askren - UFC There isn’t much to be said about this fight; simply because the fight lasted less than ten seconds. Jorge Madvidal, the current holder of the (slightly questionable) BMF Belt, shocked the fight world when he started his 2019 matchup against wrestler, Ben Askren by sprinting at his opponent and delivering a flying knee that put him to sleep before he even hit the ground. The referee instantly called an end to the fight; and Masvidal set not only a UFC fastest knockout record (5 seconds), but did it in the most spectacular fashion possible.

Khabib v McGregor - UFC By simply looking at the fighters in this matchup, it was clear that no matter who reigned victorious, the fight would be legendary. The battle saw UFC legend, Connor McGregor and undefeated Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. The lead up to the fight was both exciting and polarizing: with both fighters exchanging heavy trash-talk and making it clear that they were not fans of each other. Connor McGregor also executed one of his most notorious acts in the days nearing the fight, by using his entourage to start a fight with Khabib’s team after a media conference. During which McGregor threw a shipping dolly at a UFC bus, injuring multiple UFC personalities as well as receiving criminal charges. During the fight, Khabib dominated McGregor by wrestling him to the ground and using his superior power and grappling abilities to exhaust his opponent before sinking in a choke to end the fight in the fourth round.

When the fight ended, Khabib clearly wanted more action. He threw his mouthguard at one of McGregor’s colleagues before leaping over the cage and taking a graceful, yet violent swan-dive into the crowd. The ensuing brawl resulted in members of Khabib’s team jumping over the cage to assault McGregor, and Khabib being restrained and removed from the arena by police; while UFC commentators, judges, and fans alike were left stunned at what they had just witnessed.

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