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On Friday, October 25th, 2019, history was made for black technology professionals. For the first time in Canada, black tech professionals from coast to coast, met together under one roof.

Web designers and consultants, marketing specialists and network engineers, as well as a host others in the growing tech ecosystem in Canada, congregated at The Westin Harbour Castle for a day of: panels, fireside chats and networking within OUR community. It was more than a joy

to behold over 1,000 black technology professionals laughing together, learning together and holding each other up. This all happened at the inaugural BFUTR Tech Summit, the first summit of its kind in Canada.

Created by The Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN), BFUTR intends to amplify BPTN’s three pillars: network, skills and talent. The energy in the room was undeniable. From the speakers to the networking; the after party to the intimate conversations

among attendees, it was all love. BPTN had made history within its first year of inception. The day started off with Jospeh Bradley (Global Vice President, Incubation Services and Technology of Cisco), encouraging attendees to challenge what we knew. He reminded attendees that failing wasn’t something that we should run away from, but it was something we should embrace, so that we can “accelerate our rate of learning.”

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When it comes to African history and ancestry in Britain, there is a misconception that the black presence in Britain only came into fruition after 1948. By boat, HMT Empire Windrush brought 1,027 people from the Caribbean region who arrived at Tilbury Docks, Essex in Post War Britain. However, prior to this time frame, there was a black presence that has been dangerously obscured. Despite the ‘Ancient and Modern Britons’ series of books published by Scottish antiquarian, David Mac Ritchie and ‘Blackamoors’ by law lecturer and historian, Onyeka and popular publications such as ‘Staying Power: The History of Black Britain’ and more recent work by the likes of David Olusoga’s book ‘Black and British: A forgotten History’; the black presence within the dominant hegemony remains confined to Caribbean Post War Britain.

Norma Gregory, who is an historian with over twenty-seven years of experience, has been unravelling and documenting the vast black presence in Britain prior to 1948 and after. Gregory published the book ‘Jamaicans in Nottingham’ in 2015. The book showcases historical figures of Nottingham such as George Africanus (c 1763 – 1834), who was said to be a former West African enslaved person who went on to triumph as an entrepreneur.

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Why are we in the Caribbean?’’ The former secondary school teacher who also acquired a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate Education) in English adds “All kinds of basic questions were turning around for years and I just felt frustrated with not knowing enough about who I was, what I was doing here and my purpose.’’

Reading the biography of Christine Keeler had a profound effect on Gregory. She declared that this was the first book she read entirely in her early twenties. “Her misdemeanours, her life with the Profumo Affair. A bit racist, the book was, but it actually got me thinking about people’s life stories and the importance of recording that as well as hearing people’s perspectives on things.” Gregory continues, “I am sure it wasn’t as bad as what the media made out. As a woman, she was really persecuted and Mandy Rice (her friend), they got the worst of that media frenzy. I just looked at that; the powerlessness of women sometimes, but we have got to change that.” The trajectory towards women empowerment stemmed from this point, though Gregory reveals that she spent most of her twenties lacking in confidence.

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During her younger years Gregory worked as a model and briefly worked as a security guard at Harrods, before deciding to return to evening classes at college while at Harrods. She describes this period as “A key turning point in my life.’’

Reflecting on this time, Gregory said, “I just enjoyed learning. I realized how much I didn’t know about, so I really just delved into books, delved into life changing questions.’’

Completing a two-year journalist course at college with the combination of English and French, Gregory then embarked on a degree in English and theology and would later complete a Masters Degree in Education at the University College London’s Institute of Education (I.O.E).

“Education has been a factor stream running through my life,’’ notes Gregory.

Gregory recalls not being taught any black history, or world history at school. “All I can remember about history at school was The Battle of Culloden. That’s your lot. Henry VIII, that’s it.” Not knowing who she was and feeling she lacked the knowledge of where she was coming from as a community, inspired her to become an historian. Fundamental questions were unanswered such as: “Why are we here?

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“It’s ours, just come in!” Nia Centre for the Arts is spotlighting emerging black artists SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER “Did you rent this space for the event?” A visitor to Nia Centre for the Arts asked Executive Director Anica Hall. “No, this whole entire building is ours actually!” I burst out laughing after Anica told me that this is a question that she receives repeatedly by passers-bye and visitors to the Centre. “I get it though,” she remarked. “Our community does not think that we could own an actual building to host a project like the Nia Centre.” As funny as it was to me, it was also empowering to know that there are a group of individuals in our community who have yet again made history.

Located at 524 Oakwood, in a historically Caribbean neighbourhood, Nia Centre for the Arts is a charitable organization that showcases and promotes arts from the African-Diaspora. Founded in 2009, the centre offers programs in: music, photography, literature, visual arts, theatre and interdisciplinary arts. Nia Centre for the arts is being recognized as the first program of its kind in Canada to provide access to communal space, and development opportunities that support artistic growth. The space was created to address the lack of safe and inclusive spaces for African-Canadian communities, so building Ontario’s first and only multidisciplinary facility dedicated to showcasing art

from the African Diaspora has given Nia Centre for the Arts a level of autonomy that not many programs can say that they have.

On Saturday, October 19th, 2019, Nia Centre opened up its doors to the community and offered them a unique buying black art experience. Artists from across the African Diaspora (preference given to those who currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area) were able to display their original works from art that included: paintings, illustrations, printmaking, photography, sculpture/ceramics, and fashion.

Art pieces were priced $30.00 - $5,000.00, and potential buyers were offered a Buying Black Art seminar, which helped to provide context, knowledge, and guidance in making confident and informed purchases.

I had an opportunity to catch up with Alica Hall, the Executive Director of the Nia Centre for the arts. Alica has a professional background in strategic communications, but her passion lies in creating safer spaces for artists to create and connect with the global audience.

Her strong belief in the transformative potential of the arts is what makes her so committed to this project. “The Nia project was actually born out of the Youth Challenge Fund, an initiative aimed at creating youth spaces and providing opportunities for education, employment and leadership. I am actually a recipient of the Youth Challenge Grant, and I have seen how it has helped tap into the potential amongst the youth in Toronto. I started off as a volunteer, and ironically enough, I was at the meeting, that served as the genesis of the Nia Centre for the Arts.

“Who else was at this meeting Alica?” I inquired. “There were some memorable people at that meeting: D’bi Young (Storyteller, Canadian Poet of Honour, YWCA Woman of Distinction in the Arts, and three-time Dora Award-winning

playwright-performer), Ian Kamau (writer, producer, musician and visual artist), Amanda Parris (Canadian broadcaster, writer, arts reporter and producer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), and Weyni Mengesha (Toronto director who helped shape Canadian plays ‘da Kink In My Hair’ and ‘Kim’s Convenience’), are some of the names that come to mind at the moment. Like most projects, there have been a lot of people involved in shaping it to what it has become; even if they are not still directly involved, what they have done, named or unnamed, cannot be denied.”

“Is there an artist who has benefited from the program; someone who really sticks out to you?”

“Absolutely,” Anica replied enthusiastically, “The first person that comes to mind is Anique Jordan. She has lectured at Harvard University, University of the West Indies, MIT, University of Toronto and UCLA. The work that she has done has received numerous awards including Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Artist of the year 2017, and her work can be found at: The Art Gallery of Guelph, University of Toronto, The Wedge Curatorial Project, Art Gallery of Windsor, Art Gallery of Ontario and Gallery 44. She is truly an amazing talent.”

I commend the board at the Nia Centre for the Arts which includes: Kevin Ormsby (Chair), Michael Bonnick (CPA, CMA Treasurer), and Aaron GlynWilliams (Director) for ensuring that other Canadian institutions have someone to work with in the community, and it is a welcoming feeling knowing that now there is an organization that will hold people accountable for the promises that they make to the community. There is a new spot on the block, and it is all ours; to learn more visit them at https://www.niacentre.org/

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The future of tech in Canada is black CHRISTINA GWIRA christina@carib101.com

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Continued From Page 1 -- Tomi Gbeleyi of Makeup for Melanin Girls and Lighthouse Labs opened the AI panel with the question that was on everyone’s mind (well, I should say OUR minds) when it comes to AI; how are organizations and start-ups making AI and automation less racist? Funny enough, after the panel, I bumped into Tomi in the washroom and we exchanged stories about our experience with the issues that can come from not having AI and automation as diverse and inclusive as the world that we live in.

I then had the opportunity to sit with Alex McCalla, co-founder of AirMatrix, a start-up that is working hard to make “Autonomous drone technology [‌] safe, scalable, and efficient within growing cities.â€? What an eye-opening experience that was. She shared with me about how the team was started, challenges currently being faced as well as great insights on how to deal with early stage funding and investors.

Rob Miekle, former Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City of Toronto, gave a rousing leadership moment during the summit. His emphasis on teamwork and team building had us reliving the 2019 Championship win of the Raptors all over again.

Jennifer Jackson of Captial One encouraged us to bring our authentic self into the workplace, “What you really think matters‌ What you really think matters.â€?

This reminded me of the times that I’ve personally minimalized my thoughts in spaces when I should have spoken up; definitely a moment of introspection. One of the high-

lights of the day was learning that TD would again be the title sponsor for the upcoming 2020 BFUTR. Mayor John Tory, with leg brace and all, said a few words during his leadership moment, and threw his support behind Lekan Olawoye, founder of BPTN.

In only a year, Lekan and the BPTN have been able to grow the network to over 4,000 members, and have hopes to double the membership of the network by 2020.

There are also plans to expand to Eastern Canada, as well as into the US, in cities like Atlanta and New Jersey. In addition to holding quarterly events, the BPTN is working towards providing its members with senior executive sponsorship, mentorship and training.

While at the summit, I met several of my peers, Instagram friends, as well as friends from high school. The atmosphere screamed black excellence and we were all there for it. Topics that were covered during this year’s summit included: AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (internet of things), raising and accessing capital, marketing, customer-focus, and leadership. I especially liked the leadership moments. They were impactful tidbits that tested my thinking.

Speakers had open and honest discussions about being black in the tech industry, and some of the issues that remain unresolved.

Others, like myself have felt the micro aggression, but we have never had a safe space to voice our concerns. The speakers and panelists came ready to share their wealth of knowledge; they were authentic and acknowledged the unique struggles that black technology professionals go through. They challenged us to look within ourselves and face these challenges head on.

I am super stoked to see what 2020 has in store for the BPTN as well as BFUTR. You can learn more about the event as well as the network by visiting: www.bptn.ca.

There is also a Slack channel, which you can join from the website. I would highly recommend that you also join their email list, to stay up to date about their next events coming to a city near you.

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The Walnut Foundation upholds men’s health

TC REPORTER The Walnut Foundation held its fifth annual conference on men’s health in Toronto at Ryerson University on Saturday, October 19th, 2019. This conference was for anyone who has an interest in learning about men’s health and also in supporting men as they strive to be more responsible for their own health.

The sold-out conference emphasized prostate health awareness and survival strategies, as well as featuring sessions led by academics, researchers, survivors, and healthcare professionals. The speakers included Dr. Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH who is a urologist based in Buffalo, New York, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association (AMA) along with a host of some of the best that Canada has to offer in the medical field of prostate disease.

The Walnut Foundation is a registered charitable organization with a focus on men’s health support. The organization currently has

This is for Toronto SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER It was a Saturday, and I was actually braiding my hair when I decided to take a look at a documentary that was sent over to me. When I saw the title, “This is for Toronto,” I was unsure as to what I would be watching. As a lover of documentaries, there are certain things that I look out for; the ones I usually ignore are the ones that present mundane information that is known by the general public. It is almost as if the filmmaker thinks that they were the first ones to discover this theory, when really it is a regurgitation of information that can be found online. After watching “This is for Toronto,” I was enlightened about things that I thought I knew about Toronto’s entertainment industry. This is the purpose of a great documentary; it is to educate and empower people to take action, or at

the very least bring awareness.

Sheldon Shaw, who happens to be 1/3 of Potential Films, a full film production and editing company based in Toronto, completed “This is for Toronto,” in 2016. The documentary was taken seriously enough to acquire distribution with RLJ Entertainment based in Los Angeles. Robert L. Johnson owns RLJ Entertainment; he also happens to be the Founder of BET. “This is for Toronto,” shows the branding power that Toronto has, and how music that is coming out of Toronto is now being recognized on a global scale.

As a film producer, writer and editor, Sheldon Shaw demonstrates his ability to entertain with his truth. The documentary is a success because it had a personal voice; his years in the industry have shown him that people want to hear the voice of the person shooting the documentary, and only a true artist is able to do this tactfully. The filming team was able to highlight the great talent coming out of Toronto in a few words, and with a few scenes. It is no wonder that they have had the opportunity to capture big names like: Nas, Baby Cham, Jadakiss, Mya, Ginuwine, Bobby Valentino, Dj Starting from Scratch, Machine Gun Kelly, and Eddie Griffin.

Directed by Johnwoo Richardson, and Shawn Harris, the documentary interviews some

of Toronto’s leaders in the music industry; as a Torontonian, it was a pleasure to see: Carlos Promo, Ian Andre Espinet, Derrick Ross (President of Slaight Music), Maestro Fresh Wes, and Dj Starting From Scratch, legends in the industry. It is sad that at times, our artists do not get the love that they need from their own. Toronto’s commercial stations have become intrinsically tied to where advertisers are willing to spend their money, and in 2016, anyone who was paying attention to radio would have noticed a migration from a hip-hop and R&B format.

Other than big names like Drake, Kardinal Official, and The Weekend, it is hard for artists to catch a break, and this is why the team at Potential films had to remind everyone around the world that Toronto is where it’s at. WE as a city are bigger than Drake; we are a community of individuals who find ways to support our own artists, and letting people know that WE THE NORTH.

The documentary officially dropped on October 1st and can be found on YouTube.

Potential Films continues to inspire visionaries to make their dreams become a reality; you can visit them at https://www.potentialfilmsinc. com/. I want to thank Potential Films for focusing their attention on Toronto and keeping the world’s eyes on us.

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UK REPORTER Continued From Page 2 -- Fast forward to 2019, Gregory believes things have changed since her early twenties, but she insists, “Not massively.”

She cites the Me Too Movement as the ongoing struggle. “That big storm in the media and it is still ongoing; it just shows how vulnerable we are sometimes as women and how sometimes, we sell ourselves short in what we will accept.

We often think men run the companies, men run the media stations.”

With a couple of directors, Gregory founded

Nottingham News Centre, a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2013. Her motivation for establishing the Nottingham News Centre was to, “Transmit the information about heritage, preserving it and sharing knowledge through our past in order to learn about our present and future.”

The Nottingham News Centre CIC is currently hosting their latest heritage project; The Black Miners Museum Project, Digging Deep Exhibition 2019–2020. The exhibition explores the lives of former African Caribbean Miners across the UK. The exhibition (which was initially scheduled to run from September 30th until January 5th 2020) has been extended by two months until mid-March 2020 due to the excellent feedback they have received.

The Jamaican High Commissioner, the Deputy and the team from the High Commission in London will be visiting the Digging Deep Exhibition on Tuesday, December 10th 2019; former miners will also be making an appearance. The Digging Deep Exhibition has its roots in the book ‘Jamaicans in Nottingham.

Gregory reveals, “When I did my ‘Jamaicans in Nottingham’ book, two of the chapters were on miners.” It was in circa 2012 and 2013 that Gregory was interviewing two miners for her then forthcoming book that “A historian said to me, you should look into this subject a bit more, about black miners and I started to look.

I tried to find books. Nothing. I found a couple of books initially that had pictures that I spotted, but there was no writing about the fact that it was a black miner in the picture.” Incidentally another historian who specialises in coal mining told Gregory that there were no black miners.

Not only were there black miners in Nottingham, but across the UK, namely the Northern regions.

The Digging Deep Project Exhibition will run until mid-March 2020 at the National Coal Mining Museum, in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. For further details and more about this amazing woman visit https://www.blackcoalminers.com, https://www.nottinghamnewscentre.com, https://www.normagregory. com, or call Tel 01924 848806.

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though the normal testing age is 50.”

To folks who did not get to attend the event because it was sold out Noel said, “We have men’s support groups based in Brampton where we have monthly meetings; we provide one on one information counseling to men who have been diagnosed and we are always there at the Walnut Foundation to help men. “Both Noel and Henry told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper that they are cancer survivors and are trained to support and be a sounding board to men who are diagnosed or are going through treatment.

When asked why the name Walnut Foundation Noel answered, “The walnut itself is the size of the prostate in a young man, therefore, by giving it this name the picture is very clear.”

To black men out there who are still reluctant to get tested for prostate disease Noel said, “There are two ways you can find out if you are at risk one is a blood test and the other is a physical exam; these will also be on the table for discussion at the conference.

The two co-chairs reinforced the same advice unanimously, please get tested, get educated because this will allow you to ask the right questions of your physician and in turn help them to take the necessary actions needed to ensure you are not in danger; at the end of the day it is your health.

For more information about The Walnut Foundation please see their website: www. thewalnutfoundation.com

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a Men’s Health Interest Group and a Prostate Cancer Support Group that is the brainchild of Dr. Winston Isaac Ph.D. who formerly headed up the School of Health Services Management at Ryerson University. Unfortunately, Dr. Isaac passed away on February 15th, 2019, but the work he started continues through a six-member executive team consisting mostly of prostate cancer survivors.

Canada’s largest Caribbean Newspaper (Toronto Caribbean Newspaper) spoke before the conference with both co-chairs of the event, Mr. Ken Noel and Mr. Anthony Henry about the importance of getting tested for this disease and how the organization can assist.

Noel informed Toronto Caribbean Newspaper that Dr. Willie Underwood mostly treats black American men with prostate cancer in his practice and he had a message for black men, “It is all about understanding all of the risks and getting treatment early.”

“Part of the conference,” Noel said, “is to alleviate any concerns that they may have regarding treatment both for themselves and their families as well because the family is involved too when it comes to caring for those with the disease.”

Henry agreed with Noel and told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, “Its all about understanding your risk, because African and Caribbean men are highly susceptible to this illness, and we tend to get the more aggressive form of the disease, therefore we have to get a black baseline PSA test done at age 40 even

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Another popular feature of Barbados is the flying fish, which is one of the national symbols of the island, and the reason that Barbados is known as ‘the land of the flying fish.’

Both of these reasons are great reasons for wanting to visit Barbados, but it is not the reason that Barbados made Toronto Caribbean Newspaper’s Winter Wish List. This list has been created to highlight hot vacation spots throughout the Caribbean that many of us may not have considered visiting. Each edition we highlight islands that have made significant strives in the area of tourism, and as a growing community, we are finding ways to support the larger Caribbean.

Barbados has forecasted large numbers this year, and these are due to a number of strategic initiatives that have been created to ensure that the influx of tourists continue to flood this beautiful island. Barbados was nominated once again as a ‘Favourite Cruise Destination’ according to 2019 Cruise International’s British Cruise Awards. Determined by public vote, they beat out: Jamaica, Dubrovnik, Norway and Singapore to win the prestigious accolade in the UK. They were also nominated for: Barbados Leading Resort 2019 (Sandals Barbados & Hilton’s Barbados Resort), Barbados Leading Boutique Resort 2019 (Mango Bay Barbados), and Barbados Leading Hotel (Cobblers Cove).

Sandals Barbados is an all-inclusive, adults-only retreat located in the St. Lawrence Gap area. The resort spans three unique villages, features world-class cuisine, and guests are invited to visit the innovative bar and pool designs. In true Bajan fashion, Sandal’s guests can unwind to culturally popular calypso beats, while they enjoy the sun and surf. The amenities include: a Butler Elite service, Barba-

dos largest and longest lagoon pool, as well as private Tranquillity Soaking Tubs which are custom-sculpted stone tubs with a back slant of 130 degrees, and armrests that aid in giving the bather ultimate comfort. Suites are all designed with custom-made mahogany four poster king sized beds, plush his and her robes, Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen TV’s and fully stocked bars.

Barbados Leading Boutique Resort Mangobay is located in the historic Holetown area on the Gold Coast of Barbados, which has been more recently upgraded to the “Platinum Coast of Barbados.” The 76-room Mangobay has a casual sophisticated feel, and like Sandals Resort is all-inclusive. What makes this resort such a sought-after vacation stay is the fact that it has a magnificent beachfront setting in St. James, and is located on the famous west coast of Barbados.

Finally, we have Cobblers Cove, which is renowned for its country house feel, and quaint Caribbean charm. Also located on the west coast of Barbados, Cobblers Cove has been reviewed as a place of tranquillity. A much smaller resort with only 40 suites, each suite has a veranda that overlooks the enchanting tropical gardens and the beautiful, blue ocean.

Currently ranked as a 5-star property, Cobblers Cove also has a unique history.

It used to be plantation, and the honeymoon suites are housed in the original Great House. In 1968, the house was converted into a hotel, and began to garner recognition as a classy, charming, and elegant attraction in Barbados.

With the cruises evolving into a multimillion dollar leisure industry, Barbados remains a favourite on the Caribbean cruise circuit, and continues to appear on itineraries for popular cruise lines such as: Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, MSC, P&O, TUI, Marella Star Clipper, Silversea, Seabourn, and Fred Olsen. Earlier this year, Barbados was named one of the Top 5 in the category of ‘Best Cruise Destinations in the Southern Caribbean’ in Cruise Critic’s Annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards.

There is so much to be said about this incredibly, alluring island, but we can’t give away everything; you are going to have to visit to actually experience the island in its natural beauty. Visit www. visitbarbados.org, follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VisitBarbados, via Twitter @Barbados.

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Shanae never thought that when she returned to Toronto, the industry would have changed so drastically.

Chinedu ‘Shanae’ Egwuenu is the woman behind Urban Communications Group, a business that she started five years ago as a promotion project for brands. Currently she is responsible for: client correspondence, research, branding/brand management, media relations, social media monitoring and media coverage tracking. On Saturday, October 19th, 2019, Shanae brought soulful, Afro-House to Toronto at the Last Planet located on 533 Beresford Ave.

The night featured three talented and progressive DJ’s: Dj Dave Rankin (Toronto, Ontario), Dj/Producer Ralf Gum (Germany born, living in South Africa), and Dj/Producer SIR LSG (South Africa). Dj Rankin and I arrived earlier because he was the Dj chosen to start the night off. At first, we were a little lost because Last Planet is located in a residential area. It didn’t make sense to me until we went inside, and then I was wonderfully surprised.

Since 2013, Last Planet has been hosting parties with promoters, and world-renowned artists, and Saturday night was no different. What makes this venue so unique is the fact that it is sound proof, which made it perfect for the percussion-led rhythmic beats, the 4/4-time drum percussion with low frequency, and the heavy bass lines that are meant to touch the soul, make you dance and lift your spirit. What made it perfect was that we were able to enjoy the heart pumping music, and the neighbours were impervious to the sounds coming from the building.

Shanae first connected with Dave at the Canadian Music Week held in May 2019, and through their discussions they both agreed that Underground House music is very underrepresented in Canada. Shanae has committed to explore the genre in a modern way by showcasing vocalists, producers and DJ’s on an international platform. With DJ’s like Black Coffee beginning to be recognized internationally, it is only a matter of time before Afro-

House becomes mainstream, and Shanae plans to be right there at the helm, leading the charge and holding her own as a DJ, promoter, and collaborator. Interestingly enough, the focus on South African Afro-House at this year’s Canadian Music Week had a lot to do with Shanae. “Africa is the birthplace of mankind and of music; it is reflected in music found all over the world, especially the music that they refer to as Tribal, and Afro-Tech. What I want is for Afro-House to be recognized for what it is, and for South Africa to be highlighted for all the talent that it produces.”

Her passion for Afro-House comes from her own love for music. Shanae spent some time in Japan teaching, and this is where it all began for her. “I learned how to DJ by watching my guy friends, and finally I asked them to teach me. It was not until I went to Japan that I bought my first DJ kit. I began to spin out there, and house DJ’s would come to hear me play. This is when I started to connect with DJ’s, and my collaborative efforts continued when I visited New York, and when I came back to Toronto.”

“How were things when you came back?” I queried. “To be honest with you, very harsh! When I came back, I saw the need to highlight house DJ’s, so I would approach promoters to interview DJ’s that they would have headlining their parties, and I began to receive push back because they thought I was just doing it because I was clout chasing. All I have ever been interested in doing is talking to other creatives about their craft, and regardless of the pushback I was receiving, I was, and am still determined to do it. That is what this is all about supporting, and highlighting artists, that is it. I am happy that I was able to bring Dave Rankin, Ralf Gum, and SIR LSG together in one place last Saturday. It was months in the making, and I am looking forward to doing even more.”

“What can people expect from you going forward?” I was impressed by Shanae’s passion, and was curious as to what her next move was going to be.

“I am speaking directly to AfroHouse DJ’s, artists, and producers when I say, when you come and work with me, know that you will be branded and spotlighted. Over my years in the industry, I have learned how to collaborate and work with others effectively, and this is a benefit to anyone that I work with.”

The Afro-House scene is definitely growing here in Toronto, and I am happy to see a young, black woman finding her groove in this fast-paced industry.

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Increased funding for mental health services is still not enough to help students PAUL JUNOR

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The provincial government announced increased funding for mental health services targeted to youths on October 10th, which happened to be World Mental Health Day. One can only speculate as to why the PC government chose this day to make this increased funding announcement. According to KimikoInnouye and Izidia Zorde, from ETFO executive staff (writing in the union Voice magazine between 1995– 1997), education budgets have been cut by almost $1 billion, which has resulted in: increased class sizes, painful staffing cuts and outsourced services. Currently, the Ford government will be making more cuts as announced in its April 2019 budget. It will be felt in: education, legal aid, healthcare, public libraries, municipal and social ser-

vices. The mental health budget was cut by $170 million dollars this year and has led many people to wonder about the implementation of Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, which has been in place since 2011.

The increased funding of about $40 million, which the government claims doubles the original funding, is still less than 25% of the amount that was reduced from the provincial budget. $25 million will be allocated to ensuring that 180 mental health workers (FTEs) hired by district school boards in 2018-2019 will now be permanent. These regulated health professionals (e.g. social workers, health professionals and psychotherapists) who have specialized training will be able to provide mental health promotion, and will also be involved in preventative initiatives, as well as intervene with students and families.

In addition, School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) will receive $6.5 million annually for three years totalling $19.5 million. This will enable 72 district school boards across Ontario to implement support through: expertise, evidence-based resources with practical tools for educators, and the delivery of consistent professional learning to school-based mental health clinicians. In

addition, the Nishanawoba Aski Nation will receive $3.2 million in 2019 -2020.

According to the Minster of Education Stephen Leece, “Too many students are struggling with their mental health and well-being. I am proud to be a member of this government that is applying a compassionate eye to making mental health a priority by more than doubling mental health support for kids.” According to data that was released in Ontario, 70% of mental health and addiction issues begin in childhood or adolescence. One in five students in grades 7-12 rate their mental health as fair or poor. There is no doubt that this is an urgent public health issue that needs attention.

According to the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo, “We will continue working hard to ensure that we provide effective mental health program and services for Ontario’s students. Families have waited for the mental health services they require for themselves and for their children. By investing in frontline programs and services, we will continue moving forward to create a mental health system in Ontario that fully supports our students.” Ontario has had a Child and Youth Mental Health Strategy

with three key priorities: 1. Providing fast access to high quality service 2. Identifying and intervening in children and youth mental health issues early 3. Closing critical service gaps for vulnerable children and youths especially those in remote communities Mental health which deals with “all aspects of a person’s well-being that affects his or her emotions, learning and behaviour” (Health and Physical Education document, 2015) is integral to students’ overall wellbeing. It impacts their emotional, psychological, physical and cognitive states.

By investing in organizations such as: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada, Kids Help Phone, Roots of Empathy, Charity to support the WE Schools program, and the White Ribbon campaign, the government has shown that it is aware of how important funding is to ensure these groups are able to provide vital community services.

Youths who have mental illness and challenges need our support, love, protection and guidance and should never have to wait for much needed services and accessible help.

Taking Canadian black businesses to the next level MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

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October is Small Business Month and it serves as a launching pad for The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) who is also launching Black Business Week from October 28th to November 2nd.

Black Business Week is all about highlighting the important contributions of black-owned businesses to the Canadian economy. Andria Barrett, president of the CBCC said the organization is excited about the line-up of events that they have planned.

From up and coming to well-established businesses, the CBCC President said her organization is dedicated to offering assistance, networking opportunities and showcasing the contributions black businesses are making to the economic engine of this country.

The organization made a successful launch in April. CBCC is now in the process of opening four chapters this fall: Durham Region, Peel Region, GTA, and Edmonton. The Durham Region Chapter launches on Thursday October 24th at VR Planet, 325 Westney Road South, Ajax.

Barrett spoke extensively with Toronto Caribbean Newspaper about this young organization’s goals as well as what they are doing now. “Our goal is to create better business owners who want to do better. What is good for the business owner, is good for their family, is good for the community and the country.”

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper asked Barrett how strong is the black business contribution to the Canadian economy?

“One of the things that we struggle with is data, so we are working with Statistics Canada to get more race-based data on the impact that black business owners have on the country. Physically we are underrepresented, so when I look at black-owned business I see us in a lot of service-based businesses.

We own a lot of hair salons and restaurants, but if you look at other professions like: architects, developers, clothing designers or manufacturers of food products, how many black people do we have in these spots?”

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When asked why she thinks this is happening in the 21st century she said, “We can’t be what we can’t see, so if you are growing up not seeing black engineers, black developers and black architects you may not have those aspirations for yourself.”

As for the goals of this organization, Barret said, “Our plan is to run chapters across the country. We want to have a chapter in every province and territory because we want to unite, support, encourage, advocate and empower business owners in every province.”

The CBCC president said that they are looking for volunteers, mentors, and sponsors from across the country all the time, and anyone who is interested can reach out to the organization. “If you don’t have a business and are planning to start one, we are here to encourage people to take the next step.”

Here is the list of events, entrepreneurs and the keynote speaker.

• October 28th - Launching three new initiatives, The Black Chamber Marketplace, a one-stop-shop to purchase everything needed to develop an online presence; The Ethnic Food Incubator Program, assisting ethnic food creators

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to bring their products to a larger market; The Black Chamber Construction Group, providing business development and advocacy for members in skilled trades October 29th - Peel Region Chapter Launch, Brampton City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm October 30th - Celebrating 30 years of Canadian Black Business with a CBCC website blog documenting the economic contributions in Canada October 31st - Facebook Live with Lola Adeyemi, CEO of It’s Souper and Soniel Gordon, Founder of Sunny Boy Farm November 2nd - Black Business Panel at The Lucie and Thornton Blackburn Conference Centre 80 Cooperage St. Toronto, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm with special guest Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter Young Entrepreneur Panel: Osuyi Omorogbe, Tomi Becca, Dwane Matthews Chamber Entrepreneur Panel: Robert Small, Amoye Henry, Ahmad Bawah, Soniel Gordon, Sherri-Anne Wooley Keynote Speaker: Vivian Kaye, CEO of Kinky Curly Yaki

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Step into the Reel World; BIPOC representation at the Reelworld Film Festival, 2019 SELINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com

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The most incredible part about being a journalist is that you learn as you go. Until I began writing at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, I had no idea that some of the best films, exhibits, festivals, organizations, projects and people are products of this magnificent country we call Canada. What I discovered on October 17th, 2019 is that this country has a rich pool of talented BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Colour), and a handful of these artists were celebrated at the Reelworld Film Festival 2019 Kick Off at the Glenn Gould Studio, the Gem of the CBC.

Now in their 19th year, Reelworld Film Festival can proudly say that they have been responsible for launching the careers of thousands of media artists, who have moved the world with their powerful stories, gripping documentaries, and ingenious productions.

What really takes this story to the next level is

the fact that I am able to pay homage to a passionate, relentless powerhouse, who believes in the importance of creating a space for artists to share their stories. Before I go into the events of October 17th, 2019, I would like to re-introduce to all of you, Tonya Williams.

You would never know by looking at Tonya, but for forty years, Tonya has worked both in front of and behind the camera, and more recently, she has been focused on empowering racially diverse talent in Canada.

Our younger generation may not be aware of the importance of Tonya, but for anyone who grew up with someone who was a fan of The Young and The Restless, then you would remember her as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters. To be honest, I just remember hating on this woman who was married to my imaginary husband Shemar Moore, and I won’t lie, seeing her in person brought back some laughable childhood memories. Her role as Dr. Olivia Winters garnered her two Emmy nominations, two NAACP Image Awards, and an ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) Award of Excellence. *Quick Tonya Fact* In 1979, Tonya was one of the first black actresses to break into mainstream Canadian television.

Through Wilbo Entertainment (founded and actively run by Tonya), and during her five

years sitting on the Toronto Film Board, Tonya has successfully created opportunities for emerging talent in Canada, and in 2001, she created Reelworld Films, which will forever stamp her legacy as one of Canada’s most influential people.

Reelworld Film Festival showcases Canadian documentaries, short films, music videos, animation, and quality creations that spark conversation and fuel positive action.

This year’s festival ran from October 18th–21st at the Famous Players Canada Square, and this takes us back to my arrival at the opening on October 17th. Selina McCallum (Junior Reporter) had decided to be my date that night; she was the best choice, because as a filmmaker herself, I knew that she would provide great insight for this article. The night began with light drinks, and mingling; without even realizing it, I bumped into one of the stars of the opening feature film ‘The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw.’ Billy Merasty (Indian Horse, Shinaab) played William Bearclaw, Mitzi Bearclaw’s father; it didn’t click in until I saw him on the screen.

What I enjoyed about the event is that is was streamlined, and from the outside looking in, the opening night was going as planned. After the speeches, we were introduced to Mitzy Bearclaw, a young woman whose life completely changes with the arrival of a letter from her dad William Bearclaw (the man that I bumped into outside). Director

Shelley Niro, takes us from the day Mitzy turns 25, to the day that she turns 26; all her upsets, her pain, her creative passion, her dedication to tradition and culture is revealed to the audience. The film exposed aspects of a culture that some may not have been familiar with, and emphasizes the fact that as humans, we have a lot more in common than we think we do. I was very impressed with MorningStar Angeline, the young woman who played Mitzi Bearclaw; I enjoyed her energy on the screen, and how she was able to get me to relate to her character’s struggles in her 25th year.

At the end of the screening, the audience were given the opportunity to have a conversation with Billy Merasty (Indian Horse, Shinaab), Vance Banzo (Indian Horse) as RingoLeaves-No-Shadow (actor who plays Mitzi’s Toronto boyfriend), and Director Shelley Niro. It was an interactive discussion that allowed the actors to authentically represent themselves, and for the audience to learn more about the actors process while making this film.

Overall, it was a worthwhile experience that helped open my eyes to the future of film and filmmaking; community, we have a lot to be proud of. What I have to do is continue to bring this type of positive, inspirational information to you. You can visit Reelworld at https://www.reelworld.ca/. We are being represented; we have to just get out there to see it.

Food for The Poor is giving thanks once more MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

It’s Thanksgiving season once more and Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) gave back in a big way by hosting its sixth annual Thanksgiving luncheon on October 20th, 2019.

The event was held at the prestigious Toronto Hunt at 1355 Kingston Road in Toronto, and the purpose of the luncheon was to raise funds in order to complete a building project in Derac, Haiti. The Executive Director of Food For The Poor Haiti, Bishop Oge Beauvoir, was on hand and provided the keynote address.

Beauvoir was born in Haiti but received his education in Montreal. He was ordained into the Anglican Church of Canada and lived in Montreal before he moved back to Haiti where he now lives and leads a team of 300 Haitians on the ground for Food.

For The Poor. The Bishop shared some of his thoughts with Toronto Caribbean Newspaper before the event. Beauvoir told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, “Once it involves helping the poor then it’s a worthy cause and I encourage Canadians to come out, be a part of this and help.”

When asked about how he leads the team in Haiti Beauvoir replied, “I am a worker also and we have two parts that we concentrate on, one is to give and the other is to develop the community. We have a feeding center in Port-au-Prince where we feed almost 900 families daily; we are involved in: building homes for the poor, animal raising, farming and assisting the fishermen by providing them with boats and all the tools they need to succeed.”

Speaking of success, the bishop told a story of a girl from the orphanage run by Food For The Poor who went on to study agricultural science and has returned to give back to the community. “All this and more would not be possible if it was not for the generosity of the Canadian public,” Beauvoir said.

Here are some facts about Food For The Poor: • The organization was started in the United States over 30 years ago by a Jamaican named Ferdinand Mahfood.

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Mahfood started working with a host of charities in Jamaica before a priest approached him and ask him if he wouldn’t mind moving to Haiti where the need for help was greater than Jamaica, and like they say the rest is history.

Today his organization operates in 17 different countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. Food For The Poor also has approximately: 300 staff in the USA, 120 staff in Jamaica, 300 staff in Haiti, and 100 staff in Guyana. The organization also collaborates with like-minded partners in other countries as well.

Food For The Poor feeds around 500,000 to a million people in the Caribbean and Latin America every day, and Haiti off course gets the largest amount of help.

The organization would like to thank the government of Taiwan for its help in the form of 30 containers of rice monthly; the rest of the food comes from smaller donors and purchases.

Canada’s Largest Caribbean Newspaper (Toronto Caribbean Newspaper) spoke with Samantha Mahfood Executive Director of Food For The Poor Canada about her role and vision for the organization. When asked to describe a day in her life she said, “My day consists of talking to donors and thanking them for all

ICHF BabyHeart Trip to Guyana TCCF works with three international partners to treat poor and critically ill Caribbean children at four treatment centres. At Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, it works with the Herbie Fund to treat children su ering from most major ailments. In Austin Texas, it works with SpineHope to treat children su ering from spinal problems such as scoliosis.

In Guyana and the Dominican Republic, it works with ICHF/BabyHeart Foundation to treat children su ering from congenital heart disease. The modus operandi at the two Caribbean centres is that TCCF assists with sending medical mission teams consisting of cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists and paediatric intensive care unit nurses to deliver treatment and also train local sta in post-operative care.

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they do. I have a great team which I work with to make sure they are supported; our people work in: projects, shipping, marketing, and donor stewardship, so it is making sure everyone does their job well and gets the support they need.”

Mahfood told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper,” One of the things that Food For The Poor is really good at is responding to hurricanes and earthquakes because we are established in so many countries, and we already have the infrastructure for the distribution. We have the partners who can help us rebuild and give out water and blankets. For instance, in Haiti we already have 3,000 recipient organizations, so we don’t have to figure out who we are going to give the food to. We have things in place so that when a hurricane or an earthquake hits, we have the ability to get an emergency response immediately to the country.”

As to what is her long-term vision for the organization Mahfood answered, “Many Canadians still have not heard about Food For The Poor and the great work that we do, I need that to change.”

For folks wanting to donate or just looking to learn more about Food For The Poor, visit www.FoodForThePoor.ca

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Raise our hands, roll up our sleeves and collaborate; The Hummingbird Gala 2019 ment in the areas of: education, healthcare, and economic development. They do so by recognizing and empowering organizations that do work with partners in Jamaica and other community groups including: NGO’s, hospitals, schools, and the University of the West Indies. What the AFJ has recognized is the existence of a large amount of untapped potential in the diaspora, especially in regards to its economic development; it is as if the original members foresaw a future where members of the diaspora could give back to the Caribbean in many different ways.

The AFJ provides an opportunity each year for the diaspora community, supporters and friends in New York to give back to Jamaicans by hosting the Hummingbird Gala. Each year, the community puts on their finest for a night of entertainment, speeches, and awards that highlight extraordinary individuals, and their significant contributions to the economic development of Jamaica.

“When I was younger, I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn’t focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it’s fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.� Usain Bolt

He is arguably one of the most gifted athletes of our time, and has cre-

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“Change does not happen in silos – it requires all of us to raise our hands, roll up our sleeves and find meaningful collaboration to help those in need.� ~ (Caron S. Chung, AFJ Executive Director) Caron S.Chung hit the nail on the head with this quote, and slowly but surely, the Caribbean diaspora has begun to invest in their countries of origin, and are beginning to play larger roles in the development of the Caribbean as a whole. These changes come with challenges, but organizations in the diaspora are finding ways to connect, give back, invest and empower; one such organization is The American Friends of Jamaica.

Established in 1982, The American Friends of Jamaica started with a handful of Jamaicans and Americans who love Jamaica, and were willing to work together in order to improve the lives of Jamaicans through systemic develop-

ated history by breaking record after record, but at the Hummingbird Gala, Bolt was being awarded for something quite different. In 2011, Usain Bolt founded The Usain Bolt Foundation; the main goal is to empower children through education and cultural development. They have done so by supporting: the Jamaica Special Olympics, and The Walkers Place of Safety. Most recently Bolt has discussed his need to focus on bringing computers to children in rural Jamaica, and his latest humanitarian effort was helping to build a home for somebody who lost theirs in a fire. On Saturday, October 26th, 2019, Bolt was presented with the International Humanitarian Award at the Hummingbird Gala, alongside another noteworthy man, Glen Christian.

Glen Christian is most definitely a force to be reckoned with; he is the founder and chairman of Cari-Med Limited, Kirk Distributors Limited and Federated Pharmaceutical (FP 2014) Limited. With only three employees, Glen Christian founded Cari-Med Limited, and has brought it to the point where it is recognized as the leading distributor of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and consumer goods in Jamaica. He followed this up by opening Kirk Distributions Limited in October 2005, and since then has acquired the assets of Colgate Palmolive (Ja.) Ltd. KDL is now the major player when it comes to

oral care and household and skin care. As if he couldn’t do anymore, Mr. Christian then opened Federated Pharmaceutical (FP 2014) Limited, a company that manufactures a wide range of products found in many Jamaican households. Over the counter and prescriptions products include: analgesics and antipyretics, antacids, antibiotics, antihistamines, and cough and cold preparations.

The humanitarian award was presented to Mr. Christian for his work with the Cari-Med Foundation. The foundation has supported several initiatives at hospitals around Jamaica. They have: refurbished an entire wing of a hospital, constructed a treatment room and pharmacy at the Hope Institute, an institution that offers palliative and curative care for cancer patients, and one of the foundation’s major projects was the donation of a fully equipped neonatal unit to the Black River Hospital.

It is admirable to see that the Diaspora has found a way to honour these two great men who represent the island of Jamaica so well. The AFJ continues to grow and my hope is that next year, I can make it to New York to be a part of the Hummingbird Gala in person. You can learn more about The AFJ by visiting them at https://theafj.org/

Strike votes by teacher’s unions signals impending labour unrest in education been laid off. It is within this context that the unions are upset and angry with the government.

The Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association (OECTA), which represents both elementary and secondary Catholic teachers, has launched a legal challenge against the Ontario government. It claims that the government (by amending class-size regulations at the end of August) has violated the “statutory� freeze provisions under the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act and the Ontario Labour Relations Act as reported in the Saturday, September 21st edition of the Toronto Star. According to Liz Stuart, president of OECTA, “By essentially pre-empting the bargaining process, the government has also contravened our Charter of Right to bargain collectively. OECTA’s priority is to negotiate a collective agreement that protects and enhances working and learning conditions in our schools. To do this we must be able to trust the government to respect the integrity of the bargaining process.�

The government responded through the Education Minister’s spoke person Alexandra Adamo, “Our government will not be deterred from the mis-

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She holds the 2019 Ladies Wear Designer of the Year Award from the African Fashion Industry Award and had done so three times. She has dressed major influencers like Cityline’s Tracy Moore, actress and author Busy Philipps, and most recently influencer/model Lolo. She has been interviewed on CBC Toronto, and made an appearance on Tracy Moore’s show; the sky is the limit for Catherine Addai, Founder and CEO of Kaela Kay, and Toronto Caribbean Newspaper had the honour of sitting down with her to get some insight on how it feels to be the new fashion beacon of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Our first initial meeting time for the interview did not work out because not only is Catherine the owner of Kaela Kay, she is also a mother of three and a wife. Somehow she still found time in her day to sit down with me to discuss how she got launched into the fashion industry. “To be honest with you Simone,” Catherine started, “I had no formal training in dressmaking; my educational background is in the health industry, and before this, I worked in the industry for 10 years. It was always my safety net. It was not until my first maternity leave that I took up sewing for fun, but I was only doing it for friends and family. I have always loved prints and bright colours; it might have something to do with my Ghanian roots. When I choose to wear an outfit to an event or a party, I like to represent Africa through the Ankara textiles, and this is what happened that one night that I decided that I wanted to wear something African inspired.”

Catherine took a breath, and continued, “I knew this event was coming up, and I wanted to wear something different.

My mom went out and brought me home a sewing machine. I proceeded to watch YouTube videos, and basically do sewing 101, just so I could get this dress completed. It took me a month to make the dress, but when I walked in and saw the reaction that I was getting, I knew that it had all been worth it. It has basically been a whirlwind since then; I started to make more pieces for myself, and then people started to request dresses.”

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and decided to put a collection together.

She used student models, student hair designers, and she did the photo shoot for the collection in China Town. She told me that she still has those pictures; they remind her of where she has come from, and how far she has gone. Now, her mission is to create clothing that makes all women feel: fearless, gorgeous, and powerful, but first she had to empower herself.

“I registered the business officially in 2013, and this was no easy feat. I was opposed to the whole idea because I didn’t want to be a burden to my husband.

I was so scared to take that leap, but it was my husband who gave me a final push.

He told me that he believed in me, and reminded me that there would always be jobs there if I truly felt the need to return to the nine to five lifestyle. Once I heard that, I knew exactly what I needed to do. It was during one of my maternity leaves that I decided to throw caution to the wind, and I resigned from my job. I must admit that I cried right after doing it. It was a mix of fear, anxiety, and excitement of the unknown. I knew that this business was a sustainable one, and with all of the family support I was getting, I knew that success was a needle stitch away.”

Business picked up quickly for Catherine, and it became a challenge at times with the hours she was working, and the amount of traffic that was coming through her home.

“It was starting to look unprofessional; I had people coming in and out of my house at all times of the day and night.

I decided that it was time to actually have a space. I got an agent to look into spaces for me; originally I wanted an office space, but the agent told me that the price difference between storefront and office on a second floor was small.”

One of the spaces she first saw drew her in; it wasn’t for rent, until the owners Googled her and saw that she had a huge following and that she had been on Cityline.

Upon learning that, they offered her the space. “Hmmmmm! Interesting how that works,” Catherine remarked.

“All it took was to see that I had some influence, and just like that, the space was available.”

Within two years of Catherine realizing she want-

ed and needed her own space, 857 Wilson Ave, North York, Ontario became available to her. “It took six weeks to get the space together with the help of Brenda Danso of BD Interior designs. Everything that touched this space is African; from the very beginning it has been a collaborative space.”

“Having it as a collaborative space has allowed me to work closely with creative, and talented seamstresses to create well-made and well-fitting styles for our fashion forward community. I love designing, but not everything is my cup of tea.

I have young women who specialize in making purses, children’s clothing, head wraps, collars, and outerwear. Working alongside these women has allowed them to cultivate their artistic abilities, and to live the life that they have always desired.”

“I guess it is time to head down to visit you?” I stated enthusiastically.

“Yes, please come! We have something for everyone. The future is bright, so why wear boring clothing?”

You can learn more about Catherine Addai by visiting her at https:// kaelakay.com/. You can also find her on Facebook at Kaela-Kay Collections by Catherine Addai, Twitter at twitter.com/ kaelakayonline, on Instagram @kaelakayonline/, and on Pinterest @kaelakayonline

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Wine 101; Everything you need to know NOEL CUNNINGHAM noel@carib101.com

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The holiday season is fast approaching which means it’s time for wine and dine. A lot of people get confused as to which wine to choose because there are so many options. There are over 17 top wine countries in the world such as South Africa, USA and Argentina. The top 3 major wine regions of the world are France, Italy and Spain. They produce almost half of all the wine produced in the world.

Naming of wine Most wines get their names in one of two different ways: they are either named after their grape variety (the grape that was used to make the wine) or they are named after the region of the world in which the wine was made. In the world of wine, we have the old

world and the new world. In the old world, wines are named after their region from which the wine was made. For example, while a wine made in the Bordeaux region of France might contain 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, giving it the name Cabernet Sauvignon in the new world, because the wine was made in the old world it is called Bordeaux.

The reason wineries from the oldworld name their wines after regions is because old world winemakers tend to feel that the place where the wine was made has as much to do with how the wine will taste. The most basic difference between old world and new world wines is geographic: “old world” refers to the traditional winegrowing regions of Europe, while “new world” refers to everything else such Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, United States and Uruguay.

Most wine is made with grapes, but they’re not like the ones you find in the grocery store. Wine grapes are smaller, sweeter, have thick skins, and contain seeds. There are over 1,300 wine grape varieties used in commercial production but only about 100 of these varieties make up 75% of the world’s

vineyards.

The 9 styles of wine 1. Sparkling wine 2. Light-bodied white wine 3. Full-bodied white wine 4. Aromatic (sweet) white wine 5. Rosé wine 6. Light-bodied red wine 7. Medium-bodied red wine 8. Full-bodied red wine 9. Dessert wine Red vs White Wine Red wine is made from the must (pulp) of red or black grapes and fermentation occurs together with the grape skins, which gives the wine its color. White wine is made by fermenting juice which is made by pressing crushed grapes to extract the juice; the skins are removed and play no further role. Today, the most planted wine grape in the world is Cabernet Sauvignon.

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CHIEF NISHAN DURAIAPPAH

“Eating some samosas and jerk chicken is not enough,” Peel Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said to me, and I chuckled at the thought. As I continued to listen to Chief Nishan, I couldn’t help but think about how far we have come, yet how far we need to be.

As I sat there, and listened to this powerful soul, I thought to myself, “I think that this man is exactly what our community needs.”

Now I know that actions speak a lot louder than words, and if his actions follow what I heard during my interview, we might just see a welcome change in Peel that could resonate to other regions across Ontario. Toronto Caribbean Newspaper would like to present to you, our new Peel Police Chief, Nishan Duraiappah.

Chief Nishan Duraiappah was born in Sri Lanka and immigrated to Canada. Growing up in Milton was not easy, and Chief Nishan recalled a painful story for me that just might have been the motivation for him to push past barriers, and do the impossible. “ When I first arrived in Canada, my family moved to Milton, and we were one of the only minority families living in the area at that time. As a kid, you don’t really think about racism; I only recognized it this one day when my dad and I were walking home.

There was this truck that drove by us; the driver decided to turn around and when he drove by us again, he yelled out the window, ‘Go home Paki!’ I think that I was about six or seven years old, and I didn’t understand what this man meant by this. It was only after looking at my dad’s face did I know that this word he had called us was not a good one.”

I found it interesting that he shared this very intimate story with me. “I have to tell my story; if young people can see the opportunities they can see that anything is possible.” Chief Nishan explained that being a police officer was not his first thought when he was asked what he wanted to do with his life. “I was encouraged to get a job with a professional designation, such as an engineer. It was my high school teacher that encouraged me to consider policing, which manifested after I got involved in the Police Ethnic and Cultural Education Youth Program.” PEACE was created to promote understanding and cultural awareness, and has been doing so since 1988. Chief Nishan was one of the youths selected to participate in the program, which allowed him to work closely with the members of the Halton Regional Police Service.

After high school, Chief Nishan attended the University of Toronto, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Toronto. He also attended the University of Western Ontario where he received his diploma in Public Administration. He began his career with Halton Regional Police in 1995; he worked in the guns and gangs unit, as well as with the RCMP in a special enforcement unit. His relentless pursuit for justice moved him into commanding posts with the Halton Regional Police, and finally the coveted role of deputy chief.

“What were your thoughts when this position came up in Peel?” I asked curiously. “It seems like you had a great thing going in Halton?”

“To be honest, I was hesitant because I didn’t really like the idea of traveling, but after some thought, I said, hey! Why not?

This position does not just fall into your lap, there is a lot that goes with being selected for this position. You have to be appointed by the Peel Police Service Board; there were multiple interviews, and all I could keep saying to myself was, just present who you are; it is good enough!”

Well, he must have done everything right, because on October 1st, 2019, Chief Nishan made history as the decision to make him chief marked the second time in Peel’s history in which the chief has been hired externally. He currently serves over 3,000 members of the Peel Regional Police Service, and took over from the interim Chief Chris McCord, who has been in the position since January 12th.

“So,” I began, “I have to speak for my community when I say that most of us have a distrust for members of the police force; what are your plans when it comes to serving the Afro-Caribbean community living in Peel?”

“I understand that some members of the community do not see this position as an honourable one, and I can’t blame them. In order for there to be mutual respect, we as officers of the law have to work on building relationships; it is the only way to build trust. In order to change the narrative, we have to change some of our behaviours. It seems like our current pattern is to just respond, but there is no true community engagement if we are just responding. This is where I come in; it is my duty to move it forward and assist in implementing change.

I take the time to meet people, and truly connect with people. I will be assessing community based projects, and see what can be done to make some changes there. It is a top-down project, but I am committed to it.”

Another thing that I noticed was that unlike other Police Chiefs, Chief Nishan has taken to Instagram, and Twitter as a way to stay engaged with the public. “I have to get the public’s trust and confidence, and the best way to do it is by showing them that I am here, and that I am open.”

I must say, I was pretty happy when I left the station that day; it was truly a wonderful experience sitting down with Chief Nishan. His personality, authenticity, and beaming smile showed a side of policing that I had never seen before; I am excited to see what this young man brings to Peel, and what he can teach our youth about changing the narrative.

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Jamaica Style

PORRIDGE TO WARM YOUR SOUL •

NOEL CUNNINGHAM noel@carib101.com

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There is nothing like a hot bowl of porridge in the morning before you start your busy day. Porridge is a breakfast cereal dish, made by boiling ground, crushed or chopped starchy plants typically grain in water or milk and sweetened. It’s no different for us in the Caribbean when it comes to porridge. Three of the top porridges include, cornmeal, oats and rice. But as Jamaicans we have to do things differently by adding peanuts and hominy to the mix, even pumpkin porridge. This week I’m sharing two of the island’s favorite porridge recipes to keep you warm.

Hominy corn porridge This dish may seem like a pain to make but it’s well worth it in the end. If you’re a corn lover like myself, you will enjoy every sip you take. In this recipe, I mixed together the flour and cream of wheat to thicken the porridge. However, you can use flour or cornstarch alone, but I particularly love the flavour of the cream of wheat with it.

Makes 5 servings Ingredients • 1 cup hominy corn • 6 cups water • 1/4 tsp. salt

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1 cinnamon stick or 2 tsp. cinnamon powder 3 tbsp. flour (to thicken) 2 tbsp. cream of wheat (to thicken) 2 tsp. nutmeg, grated 2 tsp. vanilla flavouring 1/2 coconut milk (optional) 1/3 cup sugar condensed milk to taste

Directions 1. Rinse the corn and place in a pot of water to soak overnight.

2. In the same pot, boil corn for 45 minutes to an hour (time depends on the corn used) with salt and cinnamon stick until tender; lower heat.

3. In a small bowl, dissolve cream of wheat and flour by mixing it with some water. Turn the stove to medium heat and add the coconut/cow’s milk and the combined starch to pot; stir porridge until thickened.

4. Add nutmeg, vanilla and milk, stirring after each addition. Add condensed milk to sweeten the porridge and/or sugar to taste, if desired.

Peanut Porridge I personally think peanut porridge is almost every Jamaican’s first or second favourite porridge if you should ask; going head to head with hominy corn. Most males like it with the idea that it gives stamina (strong back) but as a chef I know it’s a rich source of protein and iron. Many people consider it to be a part of Jamaica’s street eat because it’s popular on the street side at dances, or even on the corner selling. Here is a recipe I’ve tried and love. It’s quick, spindle and ‘straight forward”.

Ingredients • 2 cups raw peanuts • 1 cup oatmeal • 5 cups water + more if needed • 3 tsp. salt • 2 tsp. vanilla • 1 tsp. nutmeg • 1 tbsp. vanilla • 1/3 cup sugar • 2 tsp. cinnamon powder • 1/4 cup condensed milk or to taste Directions 1. Put peanuts to boil in 4 cups of water for 15-20 minutes, then allow to slightly cool.

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9. Simmer for 10 minutes and enjoy.

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How to combat the “text neck” epidemic DR. VIKAS PURI drpuri@carib101.com

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Here are a few helpful exercises that chiropractors suggest for “text neck”: Exaggerated nod: The exaggerated nod counterbalances the downward/forward head position by pulling your shoulders down and back and increasing neck mobility. To do this, start by sitting at your desk or standing comfortably with your shoulders relaxed. With your mouth closed, teeth touching but not clenching, look up to the ceiling.

Pause here and let your jaw relax and open your mouth. Now see if you can bring your head further back an inch or two (typically you can).

Keep your head still here and bring your lower jaw to your upper jaw, closing your mouth. You should feel a stretch in the front of your neck.

Bow pose: This Yoga maneuver bow pose helps to counteract slouched shoulders by opening them from the front and strengthening them from the back. This is performed by lying flat on your stomach with your chin on the floor and your hands resting on either side of you.

Bend your knees and bring your heels as close to your buttocks as you can.

Reach backwards with both hands and grab onto your outer ankles. As you inhale, lift your heels up toward the ceiling so that your chest, thighs, and upper torso lift off the mat.

To intensify the stretch, try to lift your heels higher while keeping your tailbone pressed into the mat. Look forward and draw your shoulders away from your ears.

Hold this position for 10 breaths.

Release on an exhale by slowly lowering your thighs, and then the rest of your body to the ground.

Chin tuck: Chin tuck is a simple exercise you can do at your desk, at a stoplight, or even in a meeting at work. This simple stretch will help increase spinal awareness, while strengthening the neck muscles to help pull your head back into alignment. Sit up tall in a chair and keep your chin parallel to the floor. Without

tilting your head in any direction, gently draw your head and chin back, like you’re making a double chin. Be careful not to jam your head back. You should feel a stretch along the back of the neck.

Now imagine there’s a string pulling your head upward like a puppet, and actively elongate your neck. Actively push the base of your skull away from the base of your neck.

Keep your jaw relaxed and hold this position for 3 deep breaths.

Release your chin forward. Repeat.

Some simple ergonomic advice is to hold the screen at eye level as much as possible, trying to keep your ears in line with your shoulders.

It is also advisable to take frequent breaks from the screen.

The effects of text neck can be far reaching.

Our vertebrae can become misaligned, tightening muscles and pinching nerves. This can cause light headedness, blurred vision, headaches, neck and back pain and general reduction in organ function due to reduced nerve flow. Chiropractors are the most specialized in locating these areas of misalignment and safely restoring proper alignment and function by way of chiropractic adjustments.

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What are the chances you’re reading this article from your handheld device, engaging in the serious but harmful position text neck?

(Definition: head forward, shoulders rounded, and back slumped.) This position, also known as “text neck,” is a real epidemic.

People spend approximately five hours every day looking at their phones and that can lead to some serious text-neck aches and pains.

Researchers at Harvard Medical Health predict that 7 out of 10 people will experience neck aches at some point in their lives.

Here’s what text neck does to your body: It compresses and tightens the muscle, tendon, and ligament structures in front of the neck while lengthening the muscles, tendon, and ligament structures behind the neck. The human head weighs 10 pounds. For every

inch your head is tilted forward, the apparent weight your neck has to carry doubles!

But ditching our devices isn’t really an option. Instead, what we can do is make sure we get educated on proper ergonomics and neck exercises along with receiving regular chiropractic adjustments by our local chiropractor.

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Eczema: 5 tips for managing symptoms Atopic dermatitis, better known as eczema, is a chronic condition that causes the skin to become inflamed.

It often manifests on the body as patches of dry, itchy skin that are red or brown. The itching may become more intense at night and, in some cases, raised bumps that leak fluid will develop. Cracked, scaly skin that becomes raw and sensitive from scrat­ ching may also be an issue.

those containing perfumes, pa­ rabens and dyes.

Here are some tips for mitigating the discomfort associated with ecze­ ma.

MANAGE HUMIDITY LEVELS Dry air can worsen eczema symp­ toms. Use a hygrometer to monitor the humidity levels at home and at work. Ideally, you should maintain a humidity level that’s between 40 and 60 per cent. If necessary, you can use a humidifier to remedy dry air.

RELAX While there’s no concrete evidence of a link between stress and the se­ verity of eczema symptoms, many patients report that their symp­ toms are worse when they’re wor­ ried or under pressure.

Regardless of whether stress causes eczema to flare up, it’s likely that re­ laxation techniques and activities such as yoga can distract people from the itching and reduce the per­ ceived severity of their symptoms.

You can also try massage therapy, reading a book or listening to music to de-stress.

STAY HYDRATED Whether they’re mild or severe, a good moisturizing cream is a must for managing eczema flare-ups. For best results, apply a liberal amount of moisturizer after taking a lukewarm bath or shower. Avoid hot water, as it dries the skin and will li­ kely make your symptoms worse.

In addition, drink plenty of water and avoid consuming dehydrating foods and drinks such as deli meats, candy and alcohol.

TRY CREAMS A variety of medicated creams, some of which can be purchased without a prescription, can help manage flare-ups. Make sure to choose a pro­duct endorsed by dermatologists, and avoid greasy creams as well as

CHOOSE THE RIGHT CLOTHES When your skin is irritated and infla­ med, it’s best to avoid synthetic fa­ brics and tight-fitting clothes. Pri­ vilege loose apparel made of natural textiles such as cotton, bamboo and silk. These are less likely to aggravate your skin.

LEARN YOUR TRIGGERS Eczema flare-ups can be triggered by a wide range of things including soaps, dust, cigarette smoke, cleaning pro­ ducts and certain foods. Try to identify the things that trigger your eczema and, if possible, eliminate them. This will result in fewer flare-ups.

DON’T SCRATCH While it’s easier said than done, re­ fraining from scratching is an impor­ tant component of managing atopic dermatitis. Despite the temporary re­ lief it provides, scratching da­ mages your skin and makes you even itchier.

If you absolutely need to relieve the itching, try to pinch or lightly rub the affected area. It’s also a good idea to wear cotton gloves to bed, as un­conscious nighttime scratching is a common cause of skin damage. Fi­ nally, you should cut your nails very short to minimize the risk of injuring your skin.

Eczema is a common and poten­ tially debilitating skin condition.

Following these tips, and seeking the help of a health care professio­ nal, will likely make it a little easier to manage.

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Health benefits of rapini Also known as broccoli rabe, the stalks and leaves of this cruciferous vegetable can replace broccoli in al­ most any recipe and be eaten either raw or cooked. Its slightly bitter taste is sure to add interest to your salads, stir fries and pastas.

Aside from its culinary uses, rapini offers a range of health benefits. Rich in vitamins A, C and K, it also packs a high concentration of calcium, iron and potassium. Together, these nu­ trients help maintain healthy bones, regulate blood pressure and boost the immune system.

4 reasons to swap your tampons for a menstrual cup While menstrual cups are increasingly popu­ lar, many women hesitate to make the switch.

Here are four arguments that may convince you.

1. THEY’RE AFFORDABLE Purchasing a menstrual cup means you won’t need to allocate part of your monthly budget to pads and tampons. A single menstrual cup costs around $30 and can last for as long as 10 years before it needs to be replaced.

2. THEY’RE ECO FRIENDLY Disposable pads and tampons generate considerable waste. Reusable ones use up a lot of water and soap. By contrast, menstrual cups are an effective way to reduce your carbon foot­ print.

4. THEY’RE EASY TO MAINTAIN Most cups are made of either silicone or latex and require minimal maintenance. Simply wash yours with mild soap and water whene­ ver you empty it. After your period, sterilize the cup by boiling it in water for a few minutes.

Additionally, menstrual cups are hypoallerge­ nic and a less abrasive type of product than disposable tampons and pads. But regardless of what product you choose, to prevent infec­ tions, make sure to always wash your hands before and after you use it.

3. THEY’RE COMFORTABLE When inserted according to the manufacturer’s instructions, it’s easy to forget you’re wearing a menstrual cup. Plus, cups can be worn for up to 12 hours, meaning you can sleep through the night wi­ thout ever worrying about leaks or having to get up and change your tampon or pad.

Lingzhi mushroom: is it right for you?

A staple of oriental medicine, lingzhi mush­ rooms are often sold as supplements. The fun­ gus, also known as reishi, is thought to provide a host of health benefits.

There is evidence to suggest that lingzhi mushrooms can indeed bolster the immune system, reduce inflammation and help treat urinary tract infections. However, evidence for these claims is thin, and until more stu­ dies are conducted, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional to find out if lingzhi supplements are right for you.

In addition, some proponents hold that reishi may help treat cancer, for

which there’s no strong evidence. A few stu­ dies suggest it may be a helpful complement to a more standard treatment, but it can’t re­ place it.

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What is human behaviour?

ERROL A. GIBBS errol@carib101.com

PHILOSOPHER

What is human behaviour? Human behaviour is how people conduct themselves both in private and public life. “While our behavior is still significantly controlled by our genetic inheritance, we have, through our brains a much richer opportunity to blaze new behavioral and cultural pathways on short timescales” (Carl Sagan. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2019, from AZQuotes. com Web site: https://www.azquotes.com/ author/12883-Carl_Sagan).

Humans have blazed new pathways —philosophy, religion, and postmodern education. Notwithstanding —empirically observe the human condition through the prisms of postmodern education —the financial deficit of nations, the increase in mental illness, fear, anxiety, stress, depression, drug abuse, drug addiction, loneliness, and unfortunately —suicide. Witness the catastrophic downfall of the elites in religion, politics, and academia, as these world leaders stumble from one unmanaged crisis to another.

Every society up through the twenty-first century, from early primitive societies, to postmodern monotheistic, and theistic societies, believed that they had explicit instructions from their God or gods. The my-

thology of ancient Egypt embraced an extensive pantheon of gods and goddesses, but where can humankind find guidance in a complex and competitive postmodern era to ensure peace, harmony, and co-operation between peoples and nations?

Biblical literature admonishes, “Train up a child in the way “he” should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). The writer is making a transactional statement that training is essential for predictable outcomes in human behaviour. The family then becomes the second ecosystem in which things can go right or wrong —but who are these offsprings?

They are judges, lawyers, scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses, bankers, principals, teachers, carpenters, and bricklayers.

They are oppressors and oppressed. They all have roots in the family foundation. From the moment a child is born, he or she begins to experience the effects of the second ecosystem. The first ecosystem is the uniquely embryonic environment of the mother’s womb.

Human behavior reflects our composite self. Outward actions suggest who we are internally, or who we have become —shaped by various ecosystems that constitute human civilization —globally. Human behavior divulges our worldview, nurturing, values, beliefs, judgments, tolerances and intolerances, and our empathies and emptiness.

Humankind has accepted, to some degree, the disastrous consequences of living in a world of independence rather than a world of inter-dependence. An inter-dependent world alone offers the most significant opportunity to manifest the best in human

behavior. Apathy for world leaders and a lack of empathy for fellow beings give rise to polarization among peoples and nations, often underpinned by some inexplicable “moral alibi” for human behavior and suffering.

Behaviours such as vengeance, jealousy, prejudice, greed for wealth and power, aggression, unfair competition, and violence characterize too much of human interaction. Witness the patterns of human behavior, how consistent it is with the ecosystem engineered by the power elites. Observe the ruling class how they misuse their “spiritual mandate” of custodianship of the Earth —often mistaken for an unbridled gift of malevolent political power.

The postmodern era is a complex macrocosm of the embattled premodern and modern eras, informed by the failed postmodern political leadership. Leaders condemn the totalitarianism of the past, only to usher in a veiled form of benevolent dictatorship, which is a fragile democracy that favours one group over another in an ongoing spiral of partisanship, and greed for money and power.

Human behavior is a predicate of multiple ecosystems that nurtures the individual —spiritually, morally, socially, intellectually, and physically. These five foundational elements of human development present a higher moral understanding of human behavior than our fragile political systems that favour one group over another in an ongoing spiral of partisanship and greed for money and power.

Humankind has tried philosophy, religion, education, mysticism, cultism, humanism, spiritualism, and political systems

to guide society. Western nations have come to the aid with massive expenditures in billions of dollars constructing institutions of advanced learning in the behavioural sciences such as sociology, psychology, and psychiatry.

The global justice system followed next with tens of thousands of human laws that ushered in the mass incarceration of people, undergirded by the global Prison Industrial Complex (PIC). The result is the disruption of a fragile human ecosystem of struggling families caught up in a spiral of social and economic challenges, spiraling through revolving doors of human distress.

Human beings do not have a natural inclination to seek wisdom above our natural material inclinations. Wisdom is the key to a successful life on Earth; paradoxically, it occurs in the latter stages of life. Hence, Biblical literature provides special instructions to youths, and it spells out the plentiful benefits of acquiring wisdom when one is young (Proverbs 1:1-7).

Unfortunately, there are no postmodern schools of wisdom, similar to those of ancient Egypt, where the wise shared philosophical thoughts, and borrowed wise maxims from Hebrew literature. Modern science and technology have transformed educational institutions to bastions of enlightenment —scientific as opposed to moral enlightenment. The answers that people seek —hopefully, to understand better the problems of human behavior lies somewhere between the twin towers of “moral” and “scientific” enlightenment —intrinsically linked.

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To speak, or not to speak; the power of your words revisited, Part I

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SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

HUMAN SPECIALIST

Are you aware that your tongue harnesses the power to create and destroy?

It still surprises me that people are unaware of how magical they are; your tongue has the ability to make you the most powerful person in the world, or the weakest, and it is all dependant on the words you speak.

This week, I want to take some time to break down the basics of magick, and how it has been misconstrued, and even used when a person does not realize it.

“Words that are spoken out loud can direct and control energy, because they carry sound and frequency.” ~ (Pao Chang, EsotericKnowledge.me) I found the notes to an incredible seminar that was put on by Pao Change; his seminar focused on the general masses ignorance surrounding magick and how it works. In his seminar, he reminds students that many of us lack the knowledge to understand energy mechanics and sacred geometry. It is why many of us use our words unwisely.

For some of us, our parents would remind us not to curse out people, or when we talk about people, telling people off, we say

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that a person was cursed off. Angry words directed towards someone are called curse words, kind of like a curse that a sorcerer, or sorceress, would put on someone. Let us take a look at the word curse for some more clarity: Curse: (Cambridge Dictionary) • To say magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone (Verb) • Magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone (Verb) • A cause of trouble and unhappiness (Noun) One of the reasons why I became a writer was because at an early age, I saw how powerful words could be. Words can literally stop someone in their tracks. Think about how powerful the word STOP is; when a person is driving, and they see the word STOP, most of us realize that we have to not move, and if we do, it could bring danger to others or ourselves. Words can also motivate others; if utilized the right way, you don’t have to force people to do anything. Configured the right way, words can persuade others without them even realizing it.

“The more articulate one is, the more dangerous words become. “ ` May Sarton The first thing to overstand about words (we will get back to this word overstand) is the way in which they were presented to us. One of the main reasons why we are taught how to spell words correctly is to make sure that each letter is geometri-

cally arranged the same way each time you write, which helps to strengthen the magic effects of certain words. In the second part of this article series, I will introduce certain words that have been given their power because of how they have been geometrically arranged, and the meaning these words have taken on.

Along with teaching you how to spell, you are also taught how to pronounce each letter. Phonetics are important regardless of the language that you speak; if a letter is said the wrong way, when it is put in a word, the word will sound incorrect which is why pronunciation is so important when we are teaching children words. When you learn to speak, you are not just uttering words, but you are also casting your thoughts and vibrations into the earth’s magnetic field. Your words carry sound, which vibrates and is recognized by the earth’s magnetic (or magic field) which is the energy field that creates the reality of earth. You would be surprised how many of us are going around stringing words together, casting spells, and not even realizing it.

“Words are potent weapons for all causes, good or bad.” ~ Manly Hall Next edition, I am going to provide you with some words that are used everyday that have so much energy and power, yet we are unaware of how they are being used against us. You don’t have to believe my words, research the power of words for yourself, and then tune in next week so that we can share words with each other.

Cannabis and kids; empowering them to be informed, aware and conscious PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

EDUCATION

Thursday, October 17th marked a very important anniversary, as it is one year since the legalization of cannabis by the Liberal government. There are many who see this as a watershed moment in the history of Canada especially by the social conservatives and religious fundamentalists. Their worst fears and anxieties have been realized as they see kids doing things that they were afraid of. In an article by Joanne Richard in the Sunday, September 15th, edition of the Toronto Sun, a new Health Canada study shows that youth as young as 13-years-old are twice as likely to smoke weed as they are cigarettes. Furthermore, for underage youth 13 and 14 years old in high schools, 7% of them had tried pot at least once; while 8% said they use it occasionally. This survey shows that there has been an increase in cannabis use among high-school students. This undoubtedly is a cause for alarm among health teachers and public workers.

According to Dr. Alexandria Zuckermann (the main author of the study), public perception towards marijuana started to change in 2014 before widespread

medical pot use. She has been keeping tabs on students in grades 9-12 since 2012.

When looking at the public education campaign with respect to the health consequences of tobacco, there has been a reduction in its usage. There has been much speculation as to what will happen if there was a similar campaign with respect to pot use. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) 2017 survey data, 19% of youth are using cannabis.

There was 28% using twenty years ago and smoking cigarettes dropped from almost 30% to 7%. This is a significant reduction, which is attributed to negative public relation campaign.

Many people are concerned about the potential addictive nature of pot use. According to The American College of Pediatrician, “Marijuana is addicting, has adverse effects upon the adolescent brain, is a risk for both cardiorespiratory disease and testicular cancer, and is associated with both psychiatric illness and negative social outcomes.” This is a warning to teenagers who think that the legalization of pot is a signal that they can freely explore, experiment and dabble with it. According to Hammond, a teacher at Waterloo’s School of Public Health and Health Systems, “Early frequent use of cannabis is one of the best predictors of longer term health effects and problematic use,” as was quoted in the Toronto Sun. In addition, “Although, many youth in Canada try cannabis daily or almost daily, use among young people is an important warning signs for parents and health professionals.”

It is indispensable that federal

and provincial governments have a mandate to educate people about marijuana.

According to the Cannabis Act which was introduced in parliament it “Requires mandatory health warnings in important topics including: addiction, mental health, and use during pregnancy. Greater public education is important because cannabis is a substance for which many overestimate the health benefits and many others underestimate the health effects.” It is clear that the government has to be vigilant and proactive to ensure that teenagers, who are often tempted to engage in risky, experimental and exciting actions, be informed clearly and adequately of the risks and consequences of pot use. This should have been done before its official legalization.

Many people are concerned with the possibility that cannabis in edible forms like: gummy bears, cookies and lollipops could be legal in mid-December. They are concerned that this may be a means to tempt underage youth to want to use marijuana. The presence of psychoactive substances packaged to look like candies, cookies or brownies has many parents and health educators concerned. According to Buisse, “You can’t fatally overdose on cannabis, but consuming high amounts of THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) can lead to sufficiently distressing symptoms, for example: hallucinations, paranoia, and panic attacks.” This shows that there are reasons to be concerned and to ensure that teenagers receive: adequate, complete, correct, and real information that will ensure that they are fully informed.

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The Middle Kingdom Part II DAVE RANKIN dave@carib101.com

AFRICAN HISTORY

We ended our look into the Middle Kingdom with the remarkable feats of Amenemhet the 1st of the 12 Dynasty. His aggressive conquests were spurred by the events of the First Intermediate Period, a time where greed, lust and chaos were rampant and interrupted the glory of Kemet.

Amenemhet the 1st erected many temples, and other structures to fortify his reign and control over trade routes. He also constructed his Royal Residence in Itet-taui (renamed Lisht) with the same grandeur, making it a fortified city. Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan tells us

that “It was considered IMPREGNEBLE… bringing awe to his followers, and utter fear to his enemies.” There is another feat that this great leader should be commended for; that is establishing coregency with his son and heir, Senworset the 1st. By doing this at such an early age, it provided the young prince with priceless lessons as he was given active roles in government and military matter.

Nearing the end of his 30th year on the throne, Amenemhet the 1st was assassinated by his own guards while Senworset the 1st was on a military campaign in Libya. The accounts of his assassination were retold in the famous Kemetian text, The Story of Sinuhe.

Being seasoned in royal matters at the request of his father, Senworset the 1st began where his father left off. He continued his father’s aggressive expansion with two expeditions into Nubia.

Senworset the 1st also established diplomatic relations with small town rulers in Syria and Canaan. He continued the fam-

ily tradition of establishing co-regency with his son, Amenemhet the 2nd, the third pharaoh of the 12th Dynasty. After 44 years of rule, Amenemhet the 2nd took his rightful place on the throne after his father’s death and he himself ruled for 35 years.

History shows us that the name of the successors bounced back and forth between Amenemhet and Sunworset.

The last male pharaoh of the dynasty was Amenemhet the 4th. His sister Sobekneferu took over when he died without a male heir and this ended the powerful legacy as the 13th Dynasty ushered in a much weaker regency.

Dr. Yosef ben Jochannan informs us in his work, ‘Black Man of the Nile and His Family,’ “The Sobekhotep family failed to maintain the high standards and strength in character set by their illustrious predecessors.” There was a lack of diplomatic skills and military know how that allowed forts to be reoccupied by locals and as well as the invasion of the Hyksos,

Four things to avoid if your kids have food allergies Living with someone who has allergies isn’t always easy. The following are four major mistakes that parents make when they find out their kids have food allergies.

1. ELIMINATING ALL ALLERGENS Eradicating all traces of allergens from your home might seem like a good idea, but keep in mind that your kids need to be able to recognize foods that aren’t safe for them to eat. Teach your children how to read labels early on so they can learn to be careful even while at home.

their allergies, and answer any questions they might have simply and truthfully.

4. CONTROLLING THEIR DIET Let your children pick out their own snacks (with your approval, of course) when they come to the grocery store with you.

Teach them to read the labels carefully, show them which products contain ingredients they’re allergic to, and discuss some tasty alternatives.

2. DECLINING INVITATIONS Never prevent your kids from going over to a friend’s house to eat just because they might encounter a food they’re allergic to.

Instead, inform the parents of the allergy situation beforehand, and always make sure that your child has their epinephrine autoinjector with them.

What to do when grandparents spoil your children When it comes to spoiling their grandchildren, some grandparents take it over the top. Between the presents, the outings and all the sweets, they take great pleasure in satisfying your child’s every whim. But how can you pump the brakes on their generosity when it gets to be a little too much?

BE HONEST The first thing you want to do is have an honest discussion with the grandparents in question. Make sure they understand that everything they do — big and small — is greatly appreciated, but that it’s im­ portant to stay within certain boundaries. Remind your parents (or in-laws) that they play an important role in your kids’ upbringing. You need to be able to count them among your allies.

Explain why the avalanche of gifts they give to your kids on birthdays and Christmas might make you feel uncomforta­ble. Maybe that kind of overabundance doesn’t match the values you’re trying to instil in your young ones. Or may­be you don’t have room to

3. FRIGHTENING YOUR CHILD Try to avoid panic and over-dramatization when talking to your child about their food allergies. Calmly explain the dangers of

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a Semitic people from the Sinai. These Semitics, who we will discuss further at some time, were the first non-African people to rule on the throne.

While the pharaohs of the beginning of the 14th Dynasty (1797-1674 BCE) may have had long and successful reigns, establishing good relationships with Nubia, it was the latter half of successors that failed miserably. Famine and plagues seem to have taken flight. In fact, no one was safe, not even the mighty pharaohs, as the historical records show us there was a rapid succession. These short reigns destabilized and weakened the nation, making them no match for the Hyksos who brought the dynasty to an end.

All in all, the Middle Kingdom had a glorious run. Robin Walker confirms this by advising us that, “The Middle Kingdom however had been firmly implanted in the Kemet consciousness and did not fade. Over the centuries it was regarded as Kemet’s classical period.”

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put every­thing away. Or maybe you just can’t keep up with their generosity and it ma­kes you feel bad. Whatever the case may be, be honest!

ESTABLISH LIMITS Finally, accept that your parents are going to spoil your children, but set your limits. If you think that a single gift is enough, say so. You can always suggest that they buy fewer toys at Christmas and instead treat your kids to a special outing, for example.

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Canada…we’ve got an opioid problem BRITTNEY CHANNER brittney@carib101.com

JUSTICE WARRIOR

Every week, I go in search of issues that I do believe the public should be aware of. As there are barrages of social justice issues that continue to plague this nation, every so often, I am made aware of an epidemic, crisis or issue from a reader, friend or family member that should be discussed.

As an individual who takes pride in trying to point out all the injustices in this world and find ways to develop a game plan for solving them; I must admit that the human in me sometimes becomes desensitized to it all. Nevertheless, it is up to people with a platform like me, and even people like you to make those around you aware of what’s going on in society and how we can come together and fix it.

This week, I was made aware of an epidemic that has been harming hundreds of thousands of citizens across the nation for the past four years. Illegal drugs and substance abuse are not new issues to Canada, especially within the GTA, however, opioid related harms and deaths continue to be on the rise and this phenomenon has secretly devastated communities and families across Canada right under our noses.

The opioid epidemic, also known as the opioid crisis is a very difficult health issue to grasp due to the many factors that are present in opioid related overdoses. It is important for Canadians to know exactly how to respond to this crisis, understand what they are and how it affects the overall community.

So, what exactly are opioids you may ask? Well, opioids consist of medications such as fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone and hydromorphone. These medications are usually prescribed by doctors to help control pain that is usually experienced after surgery or those with long term chronic pain. Once the medication is ingested, it travels through your blood stream and attaches itself to opioid receptors in your brain cells, which release sig-

nals that muffle your feelings of pain and instantly boost your feelings of pleasure.

Additionally, opioid drugs can affect your mind, mood and mental being which creates a euphoria like feeling similar to “being high”. Doses in large amounts can lead to a slower heart rate eventually leading to death.

What makes opioid use problematic is the ability for it to turn into substance abuse once an individual uses them with other drugs or alcohol; which essentially has additional harmful effects on health and life. Since 2016, there have been more than 9,000 opioid related deaths and in 2017, it has been reported that approximately 11 lives were lost each day due to opioid overdoses.

The statistics tell us that at least 94% of opioid overdoses in Canada happen by accident, it also tells us that the crisis continues to increase each year and lastly the numbers are also suggesting that Canadians aged 15-24 are requiring hospital care opioid overdoses. The numbers provided continuously show how complex this issue is to target since the symptoms affiliated with opioid abuse frequently go undetected. However, many are questioning Canada’s role and its contribution to the crisis. The idea that roughly anyone can complain about chronic pain and get prescribed the highly addicting drug is said to cause more of a band-aid solution with long term consequences than real effective solutions.

Nevertheless, the federal government is currently working to create new ways in addressing the issue such as making naloxone [Na-LOX-own] kits free and readily available. Naloxone is a fast acting drug that can temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. In addition, the government has implemented the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act which provides legal protection for individuals who seek emergency help during an overdose.

As the opioid crisis continues to affect communities around the nation, it is important that we are aware of what it is and continue to implement change locally.

Although substance abuse is a hard issue to tackle, a small change such as listening with compassion to those who struggle with substance abuse and being kind with your words can help reduce the cycle of stigma and essentially create the change needed to tackle this crisis head on.

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Sustainable home decor materials If you want to live in a beautifully decorated home but use items that are kind to the environment, then you’re in luck. There are a ton of materials available that are both eco-friendly and stylish. Here are a few of them.

BAMBOO It looks and acts like wood, but bamboo is actually a type of fast-growing grass. Not only can it grow up to three feet in a single day, but it also requires no fertilizer or pesticides. This versatile material can be used to make almost anything from flooring to ultra-absorbent and soft textiles.

RECLAIMED WOOD Driftwood and wood salvaged from old buildings can be used in your home in variety of ways. Choosing it to decorate or renovate your home helps keep construction sustainable by cutting down on waste and contributes to lowering the demand for new materials.

FSC WOOD New wood is considered sustainable if it’s raised under certain conditions. To identify such lumber, look for wood that comes with a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) stamp. This certification guarantees that the wood was grown using sustainable forestry practices.

ANYTHING SECOND HAND By reusing and repurposing second-hand decor and furnishings, you’ll keep them out of the landfill, reducing waste.

There are many ways to cre­ate a beautiful and sustainable home.

However, choosing eco-friendly materials to design and decorate it is an important first step.

What is the KonMari Method?

Are you tired of living in a home filled with items you rarely use? In the best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Japanese author and expert organizer Marie Kondo outlines her technique for turning a cluttered home into a tidy and peaceful place.

The KonMari Method differs from other decluttering methods in that it recommends cleaning by category rather than room by room. There is an order to “Kondoing” your home: 1. Commit yourself to tidying up the whole home within a timeframe of a few weeks.

2. Tidy by category, not by room. The categories are clothes, books, paper, komono (miscellaneous goods) and sentimental items.

3. Touch each item and ask yourself if it sparks joy. The answer will help you determine whether you should keep it.

4. Discard items before beginning to organize what’s left.

The third step may be confusing to people who are just starting with the KonMari Method. Kondo herself admits that this can be awkward at first, but that people get used to it quickly. Think of it as choosing what to keep instead of choosing what to discard.

In addition to outlining a way of decluttering your home, Marie Kondo also advocates new ways of organizing and storing what you’ve kept, including her own techniques for folding clothes.

If you’d like to know more about the KonMari Method, pick up the book at your local bookstore or library, or watch the Netflix series of the same name.

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Flooring: the best option for every room in your house If you’re renovating your home, choosing which flooring materials to use is probably a priority.

Here are some recommendations for the various rooms in your house.

• Kitchen. This high-traffic area needs a floor that can stand up to spills and heavy use. Ceramic tiles, engineered wood and vinyl are all durable choices that are easy to clean and won’t be damaged by water.

• Bathroom and laundry room.

The floors in these rooms are likely to get wet more often than other rooms in the house.

Ceramic, porcelain and vinyl tiles are the best choices here.

laid over hardwood can provide you with the best of both worlds.

• Living and dining room. Hardwood is a common choice for living and dining room floors. You can also choose engineered wood or laminate flooring that mimics the look of wood. Alternatively, opt for wall-to-wall carpeting you love.

• Basement. Since they’re underground, there’s a risk that basement floors will get flooded. Vinyl and laminate planks are the best type of flooring for this potentially damp environment.

• Bedrooms. Hardwood works very well in bedrooms, but some people prefer a soft surface, like carpeting. If you don’t like the look of wall-to-wall carpeting, area rugs

When choosing flooring for different rooms, remember the rule of three: you shouldn’t be able to see more than three types of flooring at any one time.

How to use a blower door test to fix air leaks Do you find it challenging or expensive to keep your home at a steady, comfortable temperature? Or maybe you want to make sure the house you’re building is as energy efficient as possible? In either case, a blower door test can determine how airtight the building is and whether outside air is getting in.

WHAT IS IT? A blower door is a special type of fan attached to a flexible frame and panel that fits into the doorway of a home. During the test, all exterior doors and windows are closed but interior doors are opened to ensure proper air flow.

HOW DOES IT WORK? When the fan is turned on, it pulls all the air out of the building. This allows the outdoor air with its higher pressure to flow in through any gaps, cracks or holes. The technician may use a tool like a thermal image camera or a smoke pencil to pinpoint where the leaks are.

FIXING LEAKS If leaks are found in a new construction, they can be fixed before the walls are closed. This ensures the

structure is as energy efficient as possible.

In existing homes, the test helps to pinpoint the exact place where outdoor air is getting in. These are often easy to fix on your own with new caulking or weather stripping around your windows and doors.

Larger leaks may need to be repaired by a professional.

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TECHNOLOGY

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WeWork:

The “tech” company that isn’t and other stories of co-working CHRISTINA GWIRA christina@carib101.com

TECH SPECIALIST

WeWork is pretty awesome. As someone who LOVES a good co-working space, I was super dis-heartened to hear about all the terrible things that are happening to the company. Seriously. In case you’ve never worked out of the space, let me set it up for you. Firstly: snackage. Yes, FREE SNACKS (and not like the bad, no name brand ones, the good Dunkeroos!)! Many co-working spaces don’t offer this, however, when I visited WeWork, I was met by the overflowing baskets of chips, granola bars and premium juice, all under their “honesty market” policy. In addition to that, WeWork, as with most co-working spaces nowadays, had the legendary Instagrammable wall.

At the location I visited, it was the greenery wall, with the WeWork logo centered within it. Totally beautiful. I also loved the little nooks that were sprawled across the space, which allowed for up to four people to collaborate together with ample lighting, comfortable spacing, access to power and super-fast internet. It was a dream.

The problem with all of the above is this: WeWork doesn’t make money as a company. Also, WeWork, in truth, is NOT a tech company. In New York, WeWork is the largest office space tenant. WeWork doesn’t have any technological advances under its belt, there aren’t any cool patents and there are no cool inventions that the company can boast of in the tech sector.

However, it has more than four (4) locations in Toronto alone, and it is things like these that are leading to its very public, very humiliating demise. Up until recently, WeWork was on its way to having a super successful, super pro$perous (see what I did there?) IPO. However, due to mismanagement from the CEO and other blunders, the IPO has magically disappeared, the CEO has been fired and the snacks are gone. But the same can’t be said for other co-working spaces… or can it?

If you’re unfamiliar with the term,

co-working takes the open office concept to a whole new level. Co-working brings multiple companies from a variety of sectors to one space where they can work together. Some spaces offer hot desks: where essentially any free space in the office is a space you can use. Some spaces offer dedicated desks: “this is my desk; no one else can use it”. Lastly, some spaces offer dedicated office space within their co-working space, like an office within an office. I am part of a co-working space, located in the heart of Downtown Brampton which I’ve dubbed 41 George, and I love it. It allows me to work in a space where there are other like-minded business owners, who are hustling and grinding it out to see their companies and dreams grow.

Other co-working spaces that you should be aware of include Make Lemonade, Eureka Hub and Artscape Launchpad.

Each one of these spaces has different pros, cons, looks and feels that may or may not appeal to you. Make Lemonade is by far the PRETTIEST co-working space of them all. Their yellow and pink aesthetic speaks to the fact that it’s a co-working space for women. In my experience, if you are a fempreneur (or female-identifying) and would like a safe space and female positive community to run your business or side hustle, Make Lemonade is your spot! Eureka Hub comes complete with a new patio, AMAZINGLY LARGE garage door and awesome events that pour into the everyday entrepreneur. While Eureka Hub is a bit off the beaten path for me, the vibe is really great and the beautiful four-storey space is amazing. Last but certainly not least, Artscape Daniels Launchpad. The space, albeit unfinished, is beautiful and spacious.

A membership at Launchpad provides you with not only co-working space, but also access to studios for woodworking, jewelry design, digital media and more. It is also the home of the Weeknd’s company HXUSE, which provides mentorship to creatives and entrepreneurs. In closing, co-working is a great thing for budding entrepreneurs.

It helps people who would probably be working out of cafes, home or their nearest library be able to share ideas, collaborate and grow their ideas. As for WeWork, I’d love to see how they can turn this ship around, and keep thousands of businesses and entrepreneurs in a place and space of growth.

FUN

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WEEK OF OCTOBER 27 TO NOVEMBER 2 2019

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES

Emotions will run high this week, lending you a burst of creative inspiration. You’ll develop a clo­ser bond with someone after taking care of them. They’ll be happy to do the same for you eventually.

TAURUS

It’s easier to get along with people you’re not emotionally at­ tached to. One of your child­ren knows just how to play with your emotions to get what they want.

PUZZLE NO. 694 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 694

HOW TO PLAY :

GEMINI

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

A slight ailment will get a bit worse this week. Luckily, this leads you to consult a specialist who will help you find the right treatment.

CANCER

You’ll accomplish something you’ll be especially proud of.

This will boost your self­esteem. You may be able to save so­ meone from an unfortunate si­tuation.

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.

LEO

You’ll reach your health goals more quickly by simply chang­ing the way you eat. Also, you’ll be inspired to start a small business from your home that could turn into something big.

PUZZLE NO. 957 coast 45. Occurrences 47. Battle 48. Mama’s mate 50. Learn 51. Handed over 52. Rams’ companions 53. State falsely 54. Metallic rocks 55. Sassy 56. Aim 57. Bettor’s numbers

ACROSS 1. Limber 5. Sick 8. Feel sore 12. Coatrack 13. From head to ____ 14. Spill the beans 15. Dropper’s word

16. Solar body 17. Baby ram 18. ____-man band 19. School works 21. Sandwich shop 23. Corrosive liquids 24. Bro’s sib 27. ____-the-wall

29. Still 31. Almond or tomato 34. Dark 35. Higher ground 37. Fishing tool 38. Quilter’s session 39. Instance 41. New England

DOWN 1. Waited in line 2. Inclined 3. Drive away 4. Sure!

5. Pronoun 6. Inferior 7. Glasses parts 8. With competence 9. Categories 10. Sandwich meat 11. Decline 20. In a separate place 22. Minute amount 25. Printer’s need 26. Pig’s home

28. Property divider 30. Old instrument 31. Tavern 32. Tarzan’s friend 33. Snorer 36. Hang freely 37. Made an aerie 40. Tavern mug 42. Grant 43. “____ by the Bell”

44. Ringlet 46. Huge 48. Vitality 49. Wondrous fear 51. Muck

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 957

VIRGO

You won’t mince your words this week. Your phone will be ringing off the hook with invi­tations from your friends to join them for all sorts of fun.

LIBRA

Don’t be surprised if you get a promotion that comes with a generous salary increase. Dis­cretion is necessary because there are jealous people around.

SCORPIO

There will be tons going on this week, and you’ll spend quality time with the people you love. With a little organization, certain obligations will be lots of fun, even if they’re work­related.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll find it necessary to take more care and consideration than usual this week. Also, you’ll gain insight from a flash of cre­ ativity and immediately start working on a masterpiece. Get out of the house for a bit, you could use some fresh air.

CAPRICORN

If you’re single, you’ll receive several invitations this week. Make your social life a priority and people will want to spend time with you.

Your clientele will also grow.

AQUARIUS

There are a lot of responsibili­ties on your shoulders right now.

Luckily, you’re incredibly orga­nized. There won’t seem to be enough time to get everything done but tight scheduling will make it possible.

PISCES

A vacation may be on the horizon. To make it happen, all you need to do is dream about it or apply the law of attraction. Professionally, opportunities for extra training should be undertaken as they’ll prove profitable.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

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REAL ESTATE

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The horrors of real estate JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO

Dealing in real estate can be like trick or treating. Some people get tricked into a transaction while others enjoy the treat of finding a good home. Real estate involves various aspects; from financing to foreclosure. For many, most of their wealth is in their home. However, there are many tricky pitfalls along the spooky road of real estate.

An elderly, lonely gentleman was befriended by a charming woman. The relationship grew and she eventually moved into his home. The children were happy that their dad met someone who brought meaning to his life.

They were not worried about the family home because their father had a will. After his death the children tried to sell the home but found out that the property was registered as “joint

tenant” between their late dad and his female companion. Joint tenants in real estate means that if two people own the property and one died, the property automatically goes to the other. This supersedes the will. The property was mortgage free. The woman eventually sold it for $1,200,000. The family inheritance went up in smoke.

Sara, a business executive, saw an ad for a bank sale property. The realtor told her that there were five other bidders on the property. Sara was financially secure and knew many contractors who could take care of any renovations if needed. She submitted a firm offer with a strong deposit and got the property. Prior to the move in date, her bank, in order to register a new mortgage on the property ordered an appraisal. The appraisal came in substantially lower than the purchase price and as a result she had to stretch her financial resources in order buy the property. The home was run down and the renovation cost was high. Eventually she tried to rent the property, but she was met with a tenant from hell. The bank took over. Sara was impulsive and did not bother to obtain financing and inspection.

She ultimately fell into a pit.

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Fay, a homeowner, was referred by a friend to a financial planner. The financial planner advised Fay to remortgage her home and invest in a promising venture overseas. Fay received a lucrative return during the first year and introduced the planner to many other friends. Profits came pouring in and the bonanza grew. The planner assisted Fay and her

friends to arrange private second mortgages for the remainder of the equity in the home and invest the funds. For the first six months everything went well, and then the planner disappeared. The funds were wired to an offshore account and then transferred to a private account that was now closed. Fay and her friends went for the treat but ended up getting tricked.

Ayyub co-signed for his friend Josephine on the purchase of a home. Josephine could not qualify alone and Ayyub, as a cosigner or guarantor became part owner of the home. One night, Josephine’s 16 years old son stole her car keys and went on a joy ride with a few friends. An unfortunate accident happened and two of the friends died. The bereaved family sewed for damages. The court awarded the family a huge settlement. The insurance company successfully argued their way out of court and did not cover the settlement. A lien was placed on the property and since Ayyub was on title, he was dragged into the mess.

Real estate is not a “get rich overnight” plan. When a person’s net worth is zero, they don’t need to worry. For the others, someone is sizing up their loot. Protect it.

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FINANCE

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Using a reverse mortgage to supplement your retirement FAZAAD BACCHUS fazaad@carib101.com

FINANCE SPECIALIST

Like most people, are you wondering if you will run out of money during your retirement years? Well that may not have to happen if you own a home which has significant equity in it. You and your spouse can qualify for a Canadian Home Income Plan or as some are familiar with, the CHIP plan. This is a very well structured plan here in Canada and may be a saving grace for many.

There are qualifying factors of course, one is that you have to be at least 55 years old and you must own your home.

This home must be your principal residence where you live at least six months of

the year. If you have an existing mortgage on your home, it has to be first paid off by the loan from the reverse mortgage. When you apply, they will consider the value of your home via an appraisal, your age and also where you live. Age is a significant factor because the older you are the more money you can qualify for. It stands to reason that if you are younger then you will be repaying your reverse mortgage after a long duration, building up a lot of interest.

The amount of the reverse loan is given to you as a lump sum or a lump sum up front and then in periodic payments.

During your lifetime you are not required to make any repayments, but the interest on your loan accrues and at the time of your death or should you sell the house, the loan principal and interest becomes due. If the value of your home grows the same as the interest rate on the loan, then you might be lucky in that the value of the home pays the loan in full.

Is it a good decision to enter into a reverse mortgage to supplement your retirement income? Well certainly if you

don’t have sufficient income this may be your only resolution, but before you take the plunge, there some factors you should consider. Reverse mortgages tend to have higher interest rates than do conventional mortgages. There is also a set up fee, closing cost fees and often an early repayment fee. These are no different from setting up a traditional mortgage, but they cannot be overlooked.

On the other hand there are benefits to having a reverse mortgage; you make no repayments during your lifetime.

All the income is considered tax free income, and it does not affect any of your social insurance benefits like OAS or GIS. You can apply jointly with your spouse and no repayments are expected until the last one of you was to pass away. So in consideration of a reverse mortgage one of the main factors is “do I need to leave money for anyone?” If the answer is yes, then it’s better to seek some advice from a financial ddvisor before you make that final decision.

Do you need life insurance with no partner or children?

ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com

FAMILY ADVISOR

We are all aware that life insurance is essential if you have a partner or children who depend upon you for monetary support.

The most frightening thought for me is a family having to move from their home, go hungry or beg for assistance on a GoFundMe page just because they didn’t have life insurance to protect them from a premature death.

But if you don’t have either is there still a need to have life insurance coverage?

Here are some key questions to ask yourself to help determine that answer.

Does an aging parent depend upon you for financial support?

I have plenty of clients who are helping out with bills, care taking and transportation for their mom or dad. This is especially true in single family homes were the mother or father had to work multiple jobs to pay the mortgage and feed the family, which prevented them from saving adequately for their own retirement.

Has anyone been a co-signer for you?

If someone has helped you out by co-signing a loan for you such as mortgage, rental unit, student loan or credit cards this person is responsible for your debt if you’re unable to pay the balance even after your death.

Do you want to start a business?

Some lenders will approve a business loan if you have an insurance policy for the amount of the loan and use the policy as collateral for the bank. Collateral assignment of life insurance is a conditional assignment appointing a lender as the primary beneficiary of a death benefit. Many lenders do not accept term life policies as collateral because they do not accumulate cash value and the term of the policy may be too short to accommodate the loan.

Collateral assignments make sure the lender gets paid only what they are due. If the bank is named as the beneficiary on the insurance policy, they would be paid the full death benefit even if some of the loan had already been paid off; leaving nothing for the deceased’s other beneficiaries. If you are applying for life insurance to secure your own business loan, remember that there is no reason to make the lender the beneficiary.

Do you have money saved for your final expenses?

If you passed away unexpectedly do your

parents or siblings have enough money to be able to take care of funeral and burial without it hurting them financially? The average cost of a funeral in Canada is between $8,000 and $10,000. Even if you do have money saved, have you taken the necessary steps to make sure they can access those funds? When someone dies and it’s not a join account, their bank accounts are frozen. and its balance will be divided up according to the deceased’s will or the intestate succession laws.

Do you plan on having children and a partner in the future?

If you are currently dating and having those conversations or even thinking about adoption, getting a life insurance policy now may not be such a bad idea.

Your age and health are two of the biggest factors affecting life insurance costs.

If you’re young and healthy you can buy a lot of coverage for very little money. For example, a healthy 30 year old man could buy $750,000 of term life insurance that will last 30 years for as little as $45 per month.

A woman of the same age could buy the same policy for $38 per month.

So if you answered yes to one or more of these questions you are in the market for life insurance.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors face another CPL final defeat KAYLA KARIM

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The Guyana Amazon Warriors faced a similar situation two weekends ago – another CPL finals appearance. This one was a bit different however, due to the historic run that the Warriors managed to execute. The Warriors set a CPL record with the 11-0 run made throughout the T20 Caribbean Premier League earlier this fall, which gave fans hope for the final. Guyana has made it to the final match four times prior to this

year and have lost all so this time, considering their incredible winning streak, was almost a given that they would win. However the Barbados Tridents had other plans.

Earlier in the season, in fact a week before the CPL Final match took place; Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Barbados by posting 218 for 3 thanks to Brandon King’s record century. But what was lost in the Warriors victory was that Barbados didn’t give up, still chasing Guyana and ending on 188. Something that Barbados has been very good at throughout the duration of the season was defending in totals, which resulted into victories.

In the CPL final game, the Amazon Warriors came in very confident as a result of their continued success. It started with the Barbados Tridents opting to bat, with Johnson Charles and Alex Hales creating a 43-run stand before they were

then dismissed for 28. Wickets were lost at regular intervals including Charles’ who fell after scoring a quick 22-ball 39. Charles and Hales’ useful contributions as openers let Barbados get off to a really good start along with Jonathan Carter’s 27-ball 50 that evidently lifted Barbados to a score of 171/6.

The duo of Nicholas Pooran and Keemo Paul were able to run out Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Jason Holder but wasn’t enough as Carter’s late success in addition to Ashlet Nurse’s 15 ball 19 ensured that Barbados was one step closer to clinching the CPL Title.

The title became closer in sight, especially after the Guyana Amazon Warriors went to bat. Guyana was chasing a title to top off of their perfect and historic season but first, they had to score 172 runs.

They got off to a shaky start, and things

went from bad to worse after their opener Chandrpaul Hemraj was out in the second over for just one. Brandon King, his partner, was fairly strong in the crease but failed to find enough chemistry in Shimron Hetmyer and skipper Shoaib Malik as both of the batsmen were dismissed for single digits.

Brandon King was the top scorer for Guyana recorded a 33 ball 43, falling on the last ball of the 11th over at 79/4 and Guyana still needed 98 from the remaining nine overs.

Guyana’s race to the finish was over and they didn’t come in first. Nicholas Pooran and Keemo Paul scored twenties but the remainder of the line up truly crumbled under pressure and Barbados limited Guyana to a score of 144/9.

Barbados claimed the title putting an end to Guyana’s fairy-tale season, resulting in yet another CPL Final loss.

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Absolute Zero offer is Additional available for a limited time and– issee subject to change or cancellation without notice. pay $0 upfront save $450 the Samsungdiscount Galaxy A50, $600 on offer, recurring rate on planthe discount or any other offers, theon exception of Digital Discount, Savings, the a Refer Friend Program, and your any qualifying bonus data offers. †Freedom Big Gig Unlimited plans include (depending the Samsung Galaxy A70, $839 Samsung Galaxy S9, or with $1020 the Samsung Galaxy 10e Better 128GB,Together you must activate newaservice or upgrade phone on a current in-market $50 Mobile’s and up plan (after Digitaldata Discount) with the Samsung Galaxy A50, on your selected plan) from 10GB to 25GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Network, as well as from 500MB to 2GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Nationwide Network (see freedommobile.ca/coverage).

Freedom Mobile’s $60 and up plan (after Digital Discount) with the Samsung Galaxy A70, $70 and up plan (after Digital Discount) with the Samsung Galaxy S9, or $75 and up plan (after Digital Discount) with the Samsung Galaxy 10e 128GB, each with a $0 Monthly MyTab Big Gig Unlimited data Canada-U.S. plan includes 30GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Network, as well as 5GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Nationwide Network or in the U.S. Once your Fast LTE (full-speed) allotment is Charge on a 24depleted, month services agreement.

Early cancellation fees apply.

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The promotion may not be combined with any percentage discount second (for downloads) and 64 kilobits per second (for uploads) on the Nationwide Network or, in the case of the Big Gig Unlimited data Canada-U.S. plan, in the U.S. – until the end of your current billing cycle. Applications such as web browsing, email, offer, recurringinstant rate plan discount or over any IP other offers, with the exception of Digital Discount, Together Savings, Refer a Friend Program, and greater any qualifying bonus offers. †Freedom Mobile’s Big Unlimited plans (depending messaging, voice services, or low-quality audio streaming will continue toBetter work, but at a slower speed.the Applications that normally require bandwidth, such data as video streaming or peer-to-peer file Gig sharing will also data continue to include work, on your selected plan) from 10GB to 25GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Network, as well as from 500MB to 2GB of Fast LTE (full-speed) data on the Freedom Nationwide Network (see freedommobile.ca/coverage).

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