VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 20 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 2021
CANADA’S LEADING CARIBBEAN NEWSPAPER TO ADVERTISE: 647-722-6298 • ONLINE: TORONTOCARIBBEAN.COM
“Vitamin C is very promising for prevention, and especially important to treat dying patients when there is no better treatment. ”
FULL STORY - PAGE 8
PAGE 2
FEATURE
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
NIKKI KIMBROUGH
Helping women FIND THEIR FIT
“I’ve discovered that fitness is a personal journey that can affect your job performance, your family, personal relationships and your self-esteem.” She was the resident fitness expert on The Steve Harvey Show, a resident fitness expert on ABC’s Good Morning America, and she has appeared on numerous network television stations. When I had a chance to speak with our Woman Empowered feature, her energy blew me away. Within the first five minutes of speaking to her, I knew right away why those who get to vibe, and train with Nikki, get so much from her. Nikki is a passionate advocate for her clients, family and friends, especially when it comes to having the knowledge and resources to live truly healthy, and happy lives. She finds every opportunity to infuse her personality into her professional life, which makes for an exciting, impactful experience. Nikki founded Get Fit with Nik, Inc., in December 2008, after seven years as a spokesperson for Bally’s Total Fitness. Life took a turn for Nikki when Bally Total Fitness filed for bankruptcy, and she was laid off. Nikki sat back and watched her former colleagues go off and work for other fitness chains, but that was not the path that had been set for her. Her unbeaten path meant that she would have to combine her corporate public relations and personal training experiences to give birth to something special. The unbeaten path is a lonely one, and Get Fit with Nik, Inc. started off as a personal training, and group exercise business with an employee of one. Her ingenuity, and patience paid off, and she watched her business grow to the point that people began to ask her to share her knowledge of fitness on national media outlets and at corporate events. Originally, she had named her business Get Fit W Nik, but in 2015, she realized that her growing business was becoming more than a personal training business, so she made the slight change to the name by adding “with.” “As “cheesy” as it may sound, spelling out the “WITH,” made it feel like the business was growing and encompassing more.” One thing I will say is this woman is more than push-ups and squats. She is a former collegiate, professional athlete, Broadway performer, TV personality, a proud University of Virginia Alum, pub-
licist by trade, owner of the Harlem AllStars (children’s) Theater Group, fitness expert and a certified personal trainer. During my talk with Nikki, she broke down her life, her experiences, and the plethora of projects that she is working on. I would love to share with you the personal experiences of our Woman Empowered, Nikki Kimbrough. Her smile was contagious. I couldn’t help but smile back at the beautiful, blond haired diva that was beaming from ear to ear on an early Sunday rising! “It is so nice to meet you Nikki. Thank you for taking the time.” “Thank you,” Nikki said graciously, “I am happy to be able to share this time with you. There is a lot going on. It is why I have learned how to put myself first. It is the best way to tune into your thoughts, and your purpose, all the while living your best life. Even though there is a lot going on in the world right now, I have to admit that I am grateful to have been given the chance to slow down and refuel. As a woman in my 40’s, it had become deeper than the physical. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy looking and feeling good physically, but life will tire you out if you let it. There was a time that I went from being this fitness guru that once jumped to run a 10K marathon, and enjoyed lifting weights at the gym, to feeling under-appreciated and unable to present my best self. This can happen, just like that. It was everything: the stress, living in the past, people pleasing, being everything to everybody and not leaving anything for myself. Does this sound familiar? I was killing myself to be the best at work and at home, and all this pretending and inauthenticity took me out of the game and had me so full of excuses that I didn’t even recognize myself! I came to realize that it wasn’t the physical that was keeping me from getting to my goals, it wasn’t the nutrition, it was the lack of self-care that had my mind-set all twisted. It affected my emotions, and this meant that I wasn’t able to spiritually feed my soul. With the doctor bills and the management of the unknown about my partner’s health and recovery, I became disconnected; feeling overwhelmed by the important decisions that had to be made.” Thankfully, Nikki reached a point when she knew that she would have to take charge of her life, and then things began to change. She began to “Find her Fit,” which included making fitness fun,
challenging, innovative and an informative lifestyle that enabled her to achieve her overall wellness, feel good and love herself inside out. She then found a way to replicate this triumph and share it with others. With the introduction of Get Fit with Nik, she provides a variety of wellness activities so her clients will find what works for them. Within the wellness activities, Nikki focuses on: longevity, and what your body, brain and soul needs for the long haul. With her clients, she has the opportunity to implement activities that evoke vitality, balance, joy, relaxation and growth mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Along with her successful business, Nikki is an amazing girlfriend to the man in her life Billy, a fitness entrepreneur, real estate agent and para-triathlete who eight years ago was in a near tragic motorcycle accident that resulted in his left leg being amputated above the knee. This tragedy has become an emotional triumphant for both of them which they share on their show “The Amputee & his girl; Chronicles of a Couple living the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle while on the Grind with only 3 Legs,” which comes on Thursdays at 9:00 pm She is also the founder of “The Ladies First Chit Chat Crew,” a show that brought together a group of women who
supported each other in the midst of the world shutting down. What began as a Saturday of love and support on March 28th, 2020, and was only planned for one weekend, turned into a “Sisterhood” of women who gather all over the world on Saturday’s at 11:00 am EST. The Ladies First Chit-Chat Crew brings together the expertise and “dopeness” of La Shell Wooten, Chondra Profit Ardrey, Crystal James Goodwin, Nikki Unbossed, Edmee Cherdieu d’alexis and Nikki Kimbrough. Together, they honour the voice of the everyday woman. “We make room for women to evaluate where they stand and inspire them to take action,” Nikki tells me. “You are your best self when you put you first, and my goal is to support you in creating balance, harmony and providing tools to be the healthiest and happiest versions of you.”
Photo Credit: Josh Drake
Written by Simone J. Smith Toronto Caribbean News
Personal Injury Accident Specialists Motor Vehicle Accident Slip & Fall Injuries Landlord and Tenant
ABRAHAM LEGAL SERVICES
Personal Injury Claims Provincial Offences Pedestrian Accidents
Contact Abraham Legal for a FREE Consultation TEL: 647-696-4898 470 Chrysler Drive Unit 1 Brampton Serving Durham Region, Peel and Halton Region and Toronto and the GTA
NEWS
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
PAGE 3
The secret is NOT to refuse the vaccine, just ask the right questions SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
The voluntary consent of the human subject is absolutely essential. This means that the person involved should have legal capacity to give consent; should be so situated as to be able to exercise free power of choice, without the intervention of any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, overreaching, or other ulterior form of constraint or coercion; and should have sufficient knowledge and comprehension of the elements of the subject matter involved, as to enable him to make an understanding and enlightened decision. Opening frame of the Nuremberg Code I can only imagine how you must be feeling. Since the beginning of this pandemic, your anxiety levels might be higher than usual. You aren’t alone, uncertainty is a common trigger for many, and the past year has been anything but certain. Now, if you are an in-
dividual who has decided that you do not want to take the COVID-19 vaccine, I am certain that you have run up against different ways in which you feel forced to concede. The secret is NOT to refuse it. As intelligent human beings, we have to learn how to navigate situations in life that at times may seem impossible to navigate. Thankfully, the team at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper are doing our part to help you get through these trying times. If one approach doesn’t work, then we are going to try other ones. In this article, I am going to share some information from a US lawyer, who has helpfully shared excellent advice on dealing with employers or other institutions attempting to force you into injection submission. The secret is NOT to refuse the vaccine and do not sign anything! If you are being forced to vaccinate in order to keep your job, here is a great way to handle it. Make sure to document all interactions with your employer, which is why writing a letter is the most helpful way to prove that you have thought through what they have proposed and are responding to it rationally. Below is an example letter with some questions that you can ask; “I write with regard to the matter of potential COVID-19 vaccines, and my desire to be fully informed and apprised of ALL facts before going ahead. I’d be most grate-
ful if you could please provide the following information, in accordance with statutory legal requirements: • Can you please advise the approved legal status of the vaccine and if it is experimental? • Can you please provide details and assurances that the vaccine has been fully, independently and rigorously tested against control groups and the subsequent outcomes of those tests? • Can you please advise the entire list of contents of the vaccine I am to receive and if any are toxic to the body? • Can you please fully advise of all the adverse reactions associated with this vaccine since its introduction? • Can you please confirm that the vaccine you are advocating is NOT experimental mRNA gene altering therapy? • Can you please confirm that I will not be under any duress from yourselves as my employers, in compliance with the Nuremberg Code? • Can you please advise me of the likely risk of fatality, should I be unfortunate to contract COVID-19 and the likelihood of recovery? • Can you please advise me if I were to experience any adverse reactions, is the manufacturer of the vaccine liable? If the manufacturer isn’t liable will the company be responsible and liable as it
Easily send money home to
is their request that I have the vaccine in order to carry on my employment? Once I have received the above information in full and I am satisfied that there is NO threat to my health, I will be happy to accept your offer to receive the treatment, but with certain conditions – namely that you confirm in writing that I will suffer no harm. Following acceptance of this, the offer must be signed by a fully qualified doctor who will take full legal and financial responsibility for any injuries occurring to myself, and/or from any interactions by authorized personnel regarding these procedures. In the event that I should have to decline the offer of vaccination, please confirm that it will not compromise my position and that I will not suffer prejudice and discrimination as a result? I would also advise that my inalienable rights are reserved.” The beauty of this letter and these questions is that you have not refused the vaccine; instead, you have now placed the responsibility on your organization to ensure that your human rights are not being imposed upon. I cannot guarantee that this approach will work, but at least we are finding ways to assert ourselves, and take back control of our lives.
JAMAICA from our app, at WU.com, or from a nearby agent location.
"WE HELP FAMILIES USE REAL ESTATE TO CREATE WEALTH FROM ONE GENERATION ONTO THE NEXT" ALLOW YOURSELF TO DREAM BIG AND NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS WHEN YOU CAN ACHIEVE THE BEST
Ready To Sell or
1. It starts with Mindset and Visualization of crossing the finish line into home ownership and securing multiple investment properties.
Looking To Buy?
2. We help people to see the Bigger Picture and not just thinking about themselves but also about their children and children’s children. 3. Creating legacy and acquiring assets that can stem from generation to generation.
Meet The Power Couple
J R T H OM AS
RE AL E STAT E B RO KE R
C A R OL F E R G US O N -T H OMA S SA L E S RE P RE S EN T AT IV E
(647) 527-7588
(647) 280-7494
jrthomasrealty@gmail.com jrthomasrealty.com
carol.ferguson-thomas@exprealty.com carolfergusonthomas.exprealty.com
NEWS
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
PAGE 5
Black Health Education Collaborative is at the forefront of addressing anti-Black racism in health care PAUL JUNOR
paul@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
The creation of the Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) will no doubt play a leading role in dismantling anti-Black racism in the Canadian health care system. Alexandra Mae Jones published details about this collaboration of AfricanCanadian health practitioners. The article states they are “Aiming to create the first health primer of its kind to educate health care providers and ultimately improve care for Black Canadians.” The BHEC was in the process of development for some time, but with the appointment of an Executive Director in August 2021, it will be able to gain momentum. Dr. Onye Nnoroam, one of the founders of BHEC told CTV News, “I think this is a really unique time in history, where there is much greater mainstream awareness and desire to change when it comes to addressing anti-Black racism. And in my work with medical students, even right now, they are so keen and enthusiastic to learn about anti-Black racism, how they can help to address it, how they can treat their own patients with dignity, and think about health care in a different light.” Dr. Nnoram teaches at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, where she is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director of the Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency Program. She identifies three areas in which the BHEC will concentrate on: • • •
Anti-Black racism and how it impacts health How it also impacts the quality of care that Black people receive when they’re in health care Amplify community voices, solutions, and approaches to improve the quality of health care that Black people and a number of different members of our society receive
Dr. Nnorom has played a significant function as the Black HealthTeam Lead in the
faculty of medicine at the University of Toronto since 2016. In this position, she was responsible for gathering resources that would shed light on anti-Black racism and its impact on patients. In her work, she became aware that there was a dearth of medical information for health care providers regarding how to work with the Black population. She states, “So even though we’re the third largest, quite unquote, visible minority group in Canada, either there was nothing about us in the materials or it was often the wrong information.” Furthermore, she notes, “There isn’t a textbook or an online resource that really speaks to the Black population in a Canadian context, the social factors that impact Black community health and all of the other intersecting factors like culture. There is also a lack of race-based data.” It was after a conversation with Dr.OmiSoore Dryden that the decision to collaborate with other Black health practitioners began to develop. Starting in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing afterwards in 2020 in the wake of the racial unrest in America and worldwide, they were able to narrow their focus. She states, “So now we were faced with a situation where we no longer had to explain what anti-Black racism was to our colleagues in health care, and there was a greater awareness that this was a problem.” This resulted in the BHEC enlarging their vision beyond delivering modules and online resources to educating medical professionals themselves. Dr Nnoram recognizes that there are direct consequences when the medical community is not aware of how antiBlack racism affects Black health especially through implicit biases, negative stereotypes, structural racism and explicit biases. The primer and modules that the BHEC are working on will be made available online, along with other resources to medical schools across Canada. Dr. Nnorom is confident that this will improve the health outcomes of Black patients. She states, “I think that is what gives me the greatest hope. It’s not just what we’re going to be providing educational resources, but it’s the fact that there is such a great welcoming for this type of information. There’s a genuine desire for it across health care.” Other members of the BHEC include: Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Dr.Delia Douglas, Prof. Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Dr. Barbara Hamilton-Hinch and Dr.Gaynor Watson-Creed.
CANADA’S LEADING CARIBBEAN NEWSPAPER Selina McCallum TC REPORTER selina@carib101.com
Noel Cunningham FOOD | CULINARY noel@carib101.com
Dave Rankin AFRICAN HISTORY dave@carib101.com
Jay Brijpaul REAL ESTATE jay@carib101.com
TORONTO CARIBBEAN NEWS INC. 55 Rutherford Rd. S., Suite 205, Brampton ON L6W 3J3 647-722-6298 | www.TOCaribNews.com
Simone J. Smith TC REPORTER simone@carib101.com
Dave Rankin TC REPORTER dave@carib101.com
Dr. Vikas Puri HEALTH | WELLNESS drpuri@carib101.com
Paul Junor EDUCATION paul@carib101.com
Fazaad Bacchus FINANCE SPECIALIST fazaad@carib101.com
PUBLISHER | EDITOR Grant Browning grant@carib101.com
Michael Thomas TC REPORTER michael@carib101.com
Christina Gwira TC TECH REPORTER christina@carib101.com
Errol A. Gibbs PHILOSOPHER errol@carib101.com
Brittney Channer SOCIAL JUSTICE brittney@carib101.com
Andrew Stewart FAMILY INSURANCE andrew@carib101.com
EDITOR | PROOFING Alanna Zelau alanna@carib101.com
Stephen Weir TC REPORTER stephen@carib101.com
Paul Junor TC EDUCATION REPORTER paul@carib101.com
Simone J. Smith HUMAN SPECIALIST simone@carib101.com
Christina Gwira TECHNOLOGY christina@carib101.com
Kayla Karim CARIBBEAN SPORTS kayla@carib101.com
ADVERTISING MANAGER Trish Browning trish@carib101.com
ARY 10TH
VOLUME
6 • ISSUE
JANU ESDAY, 23 • WEDN
NG EVERYTHI
2018
TO ADVE
RTISE: 647-72
2-6298
EVERYTHIN G
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE NEWSPAPER
TOCaribNews Reporters & Sales Representatives on Location in:
challenging only for the most • PRIVATE •MORTGA MORTGAGES ED AND MORE! IN 1st & 2nd • SELF EMPLOY SPECIALIZING• NEW TO CANADA 17 2019 REFINANCES SDAY, APRIL • WEDNE • ISSUE 5 VOLUME 8 Agent |
Broker Financial
CALLAPER ME TODAY! NEWSP I CAN HELP!
VOLUME 6
Group 12619
2019
IN ONE
416-875-4A REALITY! www. I CANYOU HELP MAKE YOUR DREAMS 523 charlecharle s@bfgsayodele.ca
REALITY
s, and it’s ANCES IN 1st & 2nd especially of your mortgage, • NEW TO MOR then that our I can do for services are free. CANADA TGAGES • you what PRIVATE • SELF EMPL the banks cannot.” OYED •MORTGAGES AND MOR E!
• ISSUE 15 • WEDNES
POWERED
!
BY
VOLU DAY,ME SEPTEMBER 8 • ISSU20TH 2017 E2 • WEDNESD AY, MAR CH 6 2019 EVERYTHING TO ADVE YOU NEED EVE INRYT RTISE: ONE ISE: 647-722-6 SPECIALIZING IN 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES • PRIVATE MORTGAGES NEWSPAPER HING TO 647-722-62 298 • ONLINE: YOU NEE REFINANCES • NEW TO CANADA • SELF EMPLOYED • AND MORE! le.ca TORONT 98 • PER OCARIBB D IN ONE a www.charlesayode ONLI EAN.COM NE: TORO NEWSPA charles@bfgbroker.c NEWSPA NTOCARIB IN ONE PER NEED BEAN.COM VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 4 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 2019 HING YOU RYT .COM EVE RIBBEAN ONTOCA TOR Mortgage Agent | Broker Financial Group 12619 INE: ONL 98 • CALL ME TODAY! EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE NEWSPAPER 647-722-62 I CAN HELP! ERTISE: TO ADV www.charlesayodele.ca TO ADVERTISE: 647-722-6298 • ONLINE: TORONTOCARIBBEAN.COM charles@bfgbroker.ca Mortgage Agent
Group 12619
NEED IN ONE
SOCIAL LOVE AND STATUS HEARTS THING EVERY 2019 ARY 9
AY, JANU
WEDNESD
• E 24 7 • ISSU ISE: 647-722-6298 416-875-4523 ADVERT VOLUME
| Broker Financial
CALL ME TODAY! I CAN HELP!
COM broke “I work for you, not the banks! From first consultation to the signing ofr.ca your mortgage, our services are free. BBEAN. TOCARI A fee is charged only for the most challenging credit solutions, and it’s especially then that I can do for you what the banks cannot.”
: TORON • ONLINE
TO ADVERT
POWERED BY
CHARLES AYODELE
416-875-4523
The statements, opinions and viewpoints made or expressed by the writers do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of the Toronto Caribbean, or the publishers. Toronto Caribbean News Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for claims, statements, opinions or views, written or reported by its contributing writers, including product or service information that is advertised.
CHARLE S AYODEL E
Mortgage
CHARLESE AYODEL
YOU NEED
NEWSPAPE TORONTOC I CA R ARIBBEAN.C N HELP OM MAKE “I work for A fee is charged you, YO only for the not the banks! most challen From first consult UR DR SPECIALIZ EAMS A ging credit ation to the solution ING signing REFIN
• ONLIN E:
POWERED BY
A fee is charged
WE’RE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF:
8 • ISSUE 1 • WEDN ESDAY, FEBRU
ARY 20
.COM ARIBBEAN TORONTOC A REAfree.LITY! ONLINE: R DREAMS 98 • E our services are banks cannot.” YOUto the signing of your mortgage, the MAK : 647-722-62 do for you what RTISE HELP then that I can From first consultation I CAN not the banks! credit solutions, and it’s especially “I work for you, GES
TO ADVE
VOLUME
ER
NEWSPAP
D IN ONE
YOU NEE
HELCPLIN
R WKH H DQG LV RSHQ W XU EXVLQHVV WUHSUHQH LQJ IRU HYHU\RQ DWLRQ VRPHWKLove is UH DQ HQ ,I \RX D ÀOLDWHG RUJDQL] JUHDW an emotio VLQHVV 6RFLDO - SXEOLF XQLW\ DI and H VRPH XFn that Valentin U FRPP we all feel, Conven e’s WR PDN EAN K DQQXDO 7& %X RZQHU R H WR EH Day is aODQ IRU V brate Pearson it. The KH SODF day to cele- is completely ONTO CARIBB heartH \RXU S WR DWWHQG WKH W2018 at the FRQWLQX WKLV LV W symbol ANESHA PREMRA non-pro HVV LRQV DQG payroll for of love, is the interna MAHADEO/TOR As with every new on May 6th,in Brampton! & %XVLQtional FRQQHFW the TC Busidren J/TORONTO and there this charity.fit; there is no ALYSSA spend in the Caribbe EXVLfunds LRQ its 4th year, CARIBBEAN are IRU O RI WKH 7 for new goals? many of us DQG tion Center 100% of serious chil- helpingraised by this Now in FUHDWHG WR SURYLGHnity to FHVV LQ an IRXQGDW 7KH JRD exthat have heart issues. VWURQJ the manythe foundation. New year,rolls around, charity goes neurs to SURZDV \HDU JRQH us. very get children FUHDWH D entrepre an opportu PL]H a baby Imagine LV WR with before RU in the Caribbe to that fun activities The Gala had year that the help QHVV 6RFLDO ionals with J RQ DQRWKHU HOS RSWL an 6RFLDO aand very serious sue, but one set FXUUHQW having such as was full they need. is s owners full of volunte not having an WLPH UHÁHFWLQof the new most of this year, ness profess WHFKQLTXHV WR K of a heartLQJV K RQ WKHLU through This eventSDWURQV busines is- persona UDVS LOOV DQG the RFLDO EU ers that The team is about the TCCF donated gifts, a raffle V 7KH 6 RU HVWDEOLV the surgery the promise to make the WKH potential! SDQG YHQWXUH , it means XQLW\·V PRVW entine’s quiz that gave ly heartbr WKHU FKDQFH WR JV DQG OHDUQ VN go children l time to help dedicate their XVLQHVV business EULQJ WRJHWKHU FRPPXQLW\ MHFWHG E H FRPP must beWR toVKDUH We resolve H RI DQR eaking U GUHDP their ensure that VW RI WK WR a DJ to Day chocolate and away Vala DWHVW cialized ULHV WKH of the founda experie RI QLW\ YLVLRQD This is what nce.FH WKH OtruWDNLQJ DGYDQWDJQLWLHV FKDVH RX DERXW WKHLU WRJHWKHU WKH EH RZQHUV tion get the event wasdance the night of course medical FUHDWLYH LQWURGX two RSSRUWX LYH Founda EXVLQHVV HGXFDWH RWKHUV WKH\ RI- Childre The Caribbe spe- well-dre full of genero away. This care as PLVVHG RSSRUWX H[SHULHQFHV SURGXFWn’s LFHV DQG WKH EXVLQHVV possible. for many, ROG DQG DQG quickly tionR NHHS DQG temptin us, extrem ssed people QHWZRUN SURGXFWV DQG VHUYLFHV (TCCF) is an HPEDUN RQ QHZ as to suppor to help WKHLU EHgVW SUDFW Q KRZ W LQQRYDWLYH On Saturda Unfortunately DFN WR RXU VDPHR UH- WR ely DO at- 5 WKH solve. PHQWV R W Z DQG t the cause.who were proud ULJKW E V QRW GLIÀFXOW W This LQGLYLGX DOVR VKDULQJ y, Februar DFKLHYH KHU JUR G FXUUHQ ed On Page TCCF hosted y ZKLOH Continu cause that celebra a Valentin ZHHNV LQ ZH·UH W LW·V DQRWKHU DW WKH\ FDQ IXUW RUH EXVLQHVV PRGHO IUHVK DQ e’s Day 9th, FWLYH KDELWV ,W· XJK IHU ted love XQSURGX VWDUW D \HDU VWURQJ EX XQLTXH ZD\V WKUDQG WR EULQJ P and raised Gala Continued DOO\ IROORZ WKUR LV FRPfunds VROYH WR OWRJHWKHU WR DFWX HQW WR DFKLHYH WKRVH H[SDQG WKHLU E On Page 6RFLDO V QJ 7 way. %XVLQHV RQH SURYLGL PDWWHU D RPPLWP DNH their 7KH 7& Virtual Tours DQG PDNH WKDW F HYHQWV LQ and High Quality RLQJ WR GR WR P KABRENA URQWR SULVHG RI WZR Down payment ROBINSON/T JRDOV :KDW DUH \RX J HD Photos toORONTO Loans - Cash 6SULQJ WKH 7R Attract moreCARIBBEAN In Jamaica, invites you QW" 7KLV Back y It isBuyers a centralMortgage formall Offers* not a coinci and popular that “education WKLV \HDU GLIIHUH ONTO CARIBBEAN belief Newspaper March is tise”. dence it all starts at is the key to tans Caribbean 2nd, SIMONE SMITH/TOR that Saturd and 2019, the y Inc success” of Regga Realelementary was child’s On declar First & Second Estate Agent ay, Canad stages Friday, September life. Fraternit overwhelme Alpha of day However, a e Phi 87th 647-8 foundation Day; it hosted ed Tithat hundr 16tha. Saturd their with factors dave@seinadequate Mortgages the Alpha 67-78 the foundation d by the ongoing Equity was also hosting their 12thmemo resources archreal as draising on from such 09 eds ofgala ay night has been receivingsupport to facilitate annualration the across Delta Sigma – as they were ty.ca in educational the Loans fun- community SIMON |Conventi on the grounds dave.sea students regga the House Regional institutions, was the the sisters of E SMITH/from $5000 of great over from the Club rn GTAinfilled rchrealty e fans sentin of Donalda a comthe dream in edXFDWLRQDO IXO Toronto. Hosted g the past, and the brothin Toronto. Debt years. TORON downNathan g nized by .co of time artists - $500,000 ÀOOPHQW FDQ the Opera by of town Toron and has Consolidation “I TO CARIBB thisebrate Sorority Inc.,Alpha Fraternity Midweste regga CP24 am still , reprepresen Downer, the Onefirst anchor always happenin 50 VillageEH HDVLO\ GHW to this day organization e. for the very journe collaborated HUUHG what Phi popul EAN t, accomplishe did not know, it is no Theta to,the Centre amazed can be and future is little Home cornu bit fostering who y ofofone to event Pl Suite ar100 at With so much an liveofauctions, Mississaug cel- featured a much-needgenre ning ers of Alpha a mandate Refina copia For those ed city of Toronto, Regga to improve a, ON Titans t eve- together with like-mindedd when looking ncelines. we the mostentertainmen of music oratio comeof discip L4Z e. RootesÀQH artists wasacross GLQLQJ inWRSSHG &with childhood in the great there are some events Inc. ted event weekend tion Home of and nsor Good had visitors in a educaReggaa epassion to support individuals includ we island. neigh1V9 Purcha the ZLWK -DPDLFDQ orchestrate in the His collab Lesse Than with This coordina d, or unatreggae borhood,dand Hotels by like Caribana, asThethe se wonder that FXLVLQH working was an The only those inMolly musicworld Johns Eglint Delta unnotice ; BEAN positions,” U.S.A. in scene d Toless the go Good an Craig, Helping the at event at fortunate on and exquisite vibe incred and of on the withCredit CARIB & Conferhe said. ibly re- Jamaica blossomed ambiance. a wave Hands Foundation seeks that may his Mortgage Agent island Toronto TheWest Found artists took place ONTO uon Airport from all parts is why the team event brought of Culcha er andput by Andre we have such License lanthropists, Musical considerableWynton Marsa Helping LL/TOR regga in the 1970s #12275 out hwork a contin sactivi- other time the that Hands tended. This n Newspaper takes phi- Jamaican next generationto “improve the of entrepreneur s visiting Artisti CASSE Toronto Marriot e multilives w Jamaica Direct weekend NATA lis, reputa their Theis our LQVLGH cWKH elder bersimmig tions started ofisJamaicans A-KAY of American s. Andre on and after a s and Direct other all of the LYAhim home of of the community in or ties tion as communities &RQVXO Centre. 12th and instru memronto Caribbea during and includ TONE April of encecipati or *HQHUDO herefoundation’s Anne their sFriday, w Craig menta sift through SHAUN bytime in ducer, Marie CALL ing OR creating ute to2IÀFH for our April cord amount supportdirect Y c-a to produ same unique in Toron rants on t Bonner RI made effort the education list, Harbo of a at began the time tofind the novel,ay our eman world-class the continued Quinc after is natalya@lend Sunday, TEXT ties fough system born in vocali a es Hale, who to, Ontar cause urfront’s onthis our cityfrastructure, caster who or, compo counof the who . through Page y Jones lives through Falmouth morefinancia was st, pro5 in for Nelson to deliver weekendresource Jamaica, in io, to of “building noise and education”. a holid , two l.ca416-83 us occasion Caribana 7-5460 tors ended tribOn investment events officially conceptser, | www.lendmo has had ion g as inintroduced , ances da ation and broad to support Centre momento Founder Continued materials, a Mandela perfor compellin weekend was aLee Epsilon his homeland. lished ity. Karen III, the great It inclus manc-refinancial.ca and exper- maica, President of Helpingwork in multip andestab This 14th. - OMNI , and music at of Sigma iaity and zaa and tt commun Maulana Kwan Karl Hale expressed Hands Jale music fortun brothers equalsays zaa Assoc Continued Television. Dewi with activity, compothe Rogers to our Chapter im- of e was first for the is re, On by Dr.was robust Kwan rnia. it to Page al Toronto es sition that he is 7 genres ian SIMONE SMITH/TORONTO CARIBBEAN - the ians, try,” Lambda ly invited n cultu s for Toronto in 1966, eorgand, CalifoAfrica personal 0 & Second Mortgag our own Virtual the Canad n Canad
TOARTOESNTO HTAHN ASGH OF EDTSITANS BRKEOVER ETA L E C A D CANA SCARBOROUGH A A KWANZREPRESENTING BUY - SEL
WITH CONL - INVEST FIDENCE
DAVE JOH
NSON
Powered DLC BedrockFinancial by Lic 12275
Group
BUY - SEL
WITH CONL - INV FIDENCEST E
iCanad cel- in Oakla of ili phras the Ice, - $500,00 2019, the ToursFirst Africa buildingtraditions andd we in were a weekend and Highfilled with $5000 Swah har- For from Down payment ry 1st, iation (CKA) been cooks from all “As myto rice burning, Quality tion. begin frican Loans to doors in 2004, Proper Television – have from&a of the andtoo much attend Fire HD Photos Equity nt overcooking On Januazaa Assoc the Pan-ASquare is roote ation fruits was meant salt ofLoans life.- Cash This year – along derived using, friends out who is the producer behind MAS- all walks to Attract porta customs a found ation Back asizedTERCHEF CANADA – has become with our more Buyers raltime Mortgag an Kwan Consolid gives ing, “first vance ora in the-there, Kwanzaa,n Philips mak- and to be local celebrithe come for anothemph cultu Debtsoon e Offers*Purchase zaahas ebrated e & Home n diaspns) recon er round at Natha first time; ama- mean The obser journey…” CANADA! one of Canada’s most successful ty- stands an:Refinanc and Kwan international figure of MASTERCHEF that holiday, to for the ian procl a’s vest.” the Africa Credit re. The begin favorite 7 a cyber security analyst, a companies. They have skater,Home Real culinary competiGood (pan Africa Canad lit to help Estate Than Page production n Cultu by panCanada’s in Toron Less 647-or first Canad Agent icas or more Lee. week in car search salesman, and an entrepreneur. tionOffers* is inBuyers their 6th season, andOn they strategically worked across a wide dave@ Good 867to Attract rated - Amer to their Africa HD Photos ing it theKwanzaa to 3D Sign com7809 Continued High Quality Back Mortgage andceleb they will be competing for , repre return with a two-hour premiere range of genres, and are respon- This yearrealty. ca | dave.s now Tours - Cash to world isDown Virtual tion for , and s TONEY The Toron green seven nect ay payment earchr d theLoans YAtitleholda,000 chance to beNATAL one of six of reality, on in April 8th, broadcasting on CTV. sible for over 600dhours ealty.co history.red, black and of the cer- holid ns aroun y, community Mortgage zaa MASTERCHEF 416-837-5460 ng nancial.ca - $500ers and take home the TEXT $100,000 documentary 0proAfrica in CANADA has landed lifestyle, &and -day famil 50 Village lighti OR g KwanRealssing up Estate Agent CALL Centre Pl | www.lendmorefi refinancial.ca g the g the seven ber 26th memorate First Secons from $500 Mississauga, Mortgage Agent cash prize. two nominations for the 2019 Can- gramming. natalya@lendmo Suite “Celebratins of expre sentines durin Decem License #12275 ON Page y Loan L4Z 1V9 5100 culture.a is a mean Continued On This season, over ada Screen Awards including “Best candl y held from Equit ase hrealty.co 647-867-7809 lidation a thouthe 52ndit Canad Reality/Competition Series.” It is no sand promising | dave.searc emon ary 1st. Home Purch ce bt Conso chefs auditioned chrealty.ca marks
- INVEEST BUY - SELL CONFIDENC WITH
DAVE JOH
NSON
SON
DAVE JOHN
Powered by
DLC BedrockFinancial Lic 12275
Group
Continued On
Page 5
YOU ONLY NEED A DAY TO MAKE A FEW MINUTES A LIVING WITH STEP BY STEP
First & Secon
Equity Loan d Mortgages MENTORING AND YOU’LL BE ABLE THE USE OF A TO TRADE IN THE s from SMARTPHONE, Debt NO EXPERIENCE FOREIGN EXCHANGE Consolidati $5000 - $500 NEEDED. MARKET, ,000 LEARN FROM 10
YEAR INDUSTR
Home Refin
ance
on
WE WILL HELP YOU GET A JOB YMCAGTA.ORG/WORK
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
British government administers deadly drug to elderly patients in nursing homes MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
What if the world were told that the endof-life drug Midazolam was used to eliminate the elderly in long term care homes, then tell the family and the world that they died of so called COVID-19? Strong evidence points to this exact crime, and even the persons that gave these orders, as well as those who carried the orders out. In the early stages of this so-called pandemic there was a mass number of deaths primarily of senior citizens who lived in old age homes. These deaths were often categorized as pandemic-related, but as independent thinkers and investigative journalists started looking closer, they found out that they were not being told the full story. The World Health Organization (WHO) said, “Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.” However, they state “Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.” The public was also told of the deadly symptoms, which can accompany this disease like pneumonia and accompanying respiratory insufficiency. Typical symptoms include breathlessness, cough, weakness and fever. What the public was not told was that the British government had ordered two years’ worth of Midazolam, a drug with side effects almost identical to the so-called COVID symptoms and gave the order to administer this deadly drug to elderly patients in the nursing homes. Doctors and caregivers were not allowed to admit these elderly people to hospitals no matter how sick they became. This order came from Matt Hancock, Secretary of State For Health and Social Care in Britain. It was observed than once this
medication was in effect in the nursing homes so was the deaths for that particular period. It is well known in medical circles that Midazolam induces significant depression of respiration. Knowing that, would any doctor or nurse use Midazolam to treat people who were suffering with pneumonia and respiratory insufficiency due to COVID-19? Did the public miss something here? Long before this so-called pandemic a policy has been in place, which clearly states that Midazolam can be used for sedation. However, the dosage should be reduced to 0.5mg in the elderly or sick due to possible side effects, which include cardio-respiratory depression, and extreme caution should be used in administering Midazolam to patients suffering respiratory disease. Apparently, a policy was created for treating patients suffering anxiety due to what the public was told is COVID-19. It clearly states to treat the patient with a starting dose of 2.5mg of Midazolam, or 1.25mg if the patient is “particularly frail.” Medical professionals were to bump this up to 5-10mg if the patient was “extremely distressed”. This deliberately goes against medical rules, and as a result here is what happened: •
•
• • •
The spikes in production of Midazolam solution match the spikes of alleged COVID deaths within twenty-eight days of a positive test April 2020 – huge surge in Midazolam prescriptions out of hospital and huge surge in production of Midazolam solution April 2020 – huge surge in alleged COVID deaths. January 2021 – huge surge in production of Midazolam solution January 2021 – huge surge in alleged COVID deaths
The stay-at-home orders combined with no hospital visitors was why these orders were deployed with little intervention. Imagine being elderly, placed in a nursing home, or hospital, and have a DNR “Do not resuscitate” order put on you without the consent of you or your family. Just think of that. This all happened while the world was and still is in some parts under “locked-down.” More and more studies are coming out on how terribly this pandemic was handled. It is unfortunate that so many of us have lost our loved ones.
NEWS
PAGE 7
PAGE 8
NEWS
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Vitamin C has never killed anyone, so why are they hiding its use from us? SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
“Vitamin C is very promising for prevention, and especially important to treat dying patients when there is no better treatment. People have died of the COVID-19 outbreak and yet I have not seen or heard of large dose intravenous vitamin C being used in any of the cases. The current sole focus on vaccine and specific antiviral drugs for epidemics is misplaced.” Dr. Cheng - US board-certified specialist in anti-aging medicine I am going to tell you right now; this article is going to cause some problems. Why do you ask? Well, I am going to expose our world governments for hiding something from all of us that could have saved thousands of lives. When they appear on our television screens, promoting vaccinations as the only way to get through the pandemic, and that we should all “Trust the science,” my question is always, “What science?” Is it the science that promotes their point of view and that will allow them to make millions of dollars? Is this the science that they are referring to? Well, I decided to trust the science, and the science is showing me that our government, and world leaders have been hiding the truth from us, a truth that has been out there for us all to discover, but they have chosen to discard this truth in order to tout their thoughts and push their agenda. As people continue to seek out information about the coronavirus, bad actors have taken advantage of the curiosity and now are using this time as a moneymaking opportunity. Now everyone has a book, whether it is writing about “Saying No,” or a book that stokes fear about the virus, there is definitely an infodemic occurring, and those who are supposed to be combating it are leading it. Today I am going to present something to you that will protect you better than any vaccine, or mask ever will. I will be presenting multiple studies for the naysayers who will most certainly try to criticize this article, and I am going to also speak from personal experience. It has been twenty months since I have felt sick, and I have not followed ONE suggestion provided to us by the government. What I did do is take care of my immune system, and I used a vitamin to help me do it. I would like to present to the world, one of the largest secrets hidden from mankind, the power of vitamin C.
Anyone saying that vitamin therapy can stop coronavirus is instantly being labelled as “promoting false information” and posturing “fake news.” Somehow, even the sharing of verifiable news, and direct quotes from credentialed medical professionals, is being restricted or blocked on social media. As we move through the pandemic, we continue to learn about the critical importance of maintaining adequate levels of essential nutrients, and taking care of our minds, bodies and souls. When the body is under stress from an illness such as an infection, merely having an excellent diet may not provide sufficient nutrients to support the immune system. In order to starve off a fast-moving infection, it may require higher levels of essential vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C has been known to have an essential role in empowering the immune system. What many of us may not know is that a fastmoving illness can overpower this system, causing vitamin C levels to drop. Could this be what has happened to many of us? If so, why wouldn’t our doctors and scientist just tell us to take more Vitamin C? During my research I learned that Orthomolecular Medicine is the practice of using natural molecules at the appropriate doses, to prevent and reverse disease. This type of medical practice has a long history of success. It is especially relevant today with epidemics of cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, eye disease, and the COVID-19 pandemic. What readers may not realize is that many of us are deficient in the essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and other essential biological molecules. When the deficiencies are corrected with proper diet and supplementation with optimal doses, many progressive diseases can be prevented and reversed. Let’s take a look at some medical history, and then I am going to present some stories to you so that you, the reader, can do your own literature review. If you took Grade 8, 9, or 10 history class, you know exactly what scurvy is. Scurvy killed two million sailors around the world between 1500 and 1800. In 1747 James Lind worked out the cure; it was vitamin C in limes, but it took fifty years before the Navy took it seriously. The life-saving effect of the limes was so dramatic, they started calling sailors “limeys!” The question is, will our world governments allow the same thing to happen with COVID-19? With over a million deaths worldwide, and the potential of vitamin C to more than halve the death toll, every day our governments, and doctors fail to take vitamin C seriously is another day of unnecessary deaths due to ignoring the evidence. This is not fake news. One of the first studies that I am going to present was reported and written by Andrew W. Saul called “Three In-
travenous Vitamin C Research Studies Approved for Treating COVID-19.” This report was released on February 21st, 2020, and it discussed the fact that intravenous vitamin C was already being employed in China against COVID-19 coronavirus. Andrew was part of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board to the International Intravenous Vitamin C China Epidemic Medical Support Team. He worked alongside the director, Richard Z. Cheng, MD, PhD, and associate director Hong Zhang, PhD. Among other team members were Qi Chen, PhD (Associate Professor, Kansas University Medical School); Jeanne Drisko, MD (Professor, University of Kansas Medical School); Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD; and Atsuo Yanagisawa, MD, PhD. (Professor, Kyorin University, Tokyo). They found that early and sufficiently large doses of intravenous vitamin C was not only a prototypical antioxidant, but also involved in virus killing and prevention of viral replication. I then read a commentary by Patrick Holford titled, “Vitamin C Cuts COVID Deaths by Two-Thirds,” released on October 13th, 2020. The study was the world’s first randomized placebo-controlled trial designed to test high dose intravenous vitamin C for treatment of COVID-19. Vitamin C proved to reduce mortality in the most critically ill patients by two thirds. The study, headed by Professor Zhiyong Peng at Wuhan’s Zhongnan University Hospital, started in February and gave critically ill COVID-19 patients on ventilators either 12,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C twice daily or sterile water in their drip. Neither the patient nor the doctors knew who was getting vitamin C or placebo, so the trial was “double blind.” This, for people who don’t understand how research works, is the ‘gold standard’ of research design. What did they find? Well, overall, 5 out 26 people (19%) died in the vitamin C group while 10 out of 28 (36%) receiving the placebo died. That means that vitamin C almost halved the number of deaths. Those on vitamin C were 60% more likely to survive. What I found interesting was that a month after 50 tons of vitamin C, which is 50 million one-gram doses, was shipped into Wuhan, new admissions into Intensive Care Units (ICUs) plummeted. Reports also came in from ICUs that were testing the blood vitamin C levels. The majority of their critically ill patients were vitamin C deficient, many with undetectable levels of vitamin C. One ICU in Barcelona found 17 out of 18 patients had ‘undetectable’ vitamin C levels, akin to scurvy. Another, in the US, found almost all their patients were vitamin C deficient but those who didn’t survive had much lower levels than those who did. Interesting indeed! I came across another study reported by Margot DesBois titled, “The Treatment of Infectious Disease
Using Vitamin C and other Nutrients,” released on January 20th, 2021. She reported that individuals with a higher intake of vitamin C produced more antibodies as demonstrated in a 1977 study that isolated human subjects from nearly all sources of new infection and supplemented them with different amounts of this vitamin. It appeared that supplementation with high levels of vitamin C during a viral illness not only treated the acute infection, but it also helps prevent secondary infections that may arise within a vitamindepleted environment. Investigators such as Irwin Stone, Linus Pauling, and Thomas Levy have provided extensive evidence that vitamin C acts as a potent antiviral and antibacterial substance at gram level doses. When we dip back into history, we find that in the middle of the twentieth century, Frederick R. Klenner, MD demonstrated that vitamin C is an ideal agent for killing viruses, bacteria, and other microbial pathogens. He also recognized vitamin C’s ability to neutralize and eliminate most toxins, including microbial products, chemical pollutants, and other poisons. I am curious what our medical experts would have to say about this. Finally, my last report was written by Michael Passwater, and it is titled, “Vitamin C Levels in Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients,” released on July 18th, 2021. In his report, Michael discussed how when dealing with critical illness, large doses of vitamin C can be helpful in resuscitation efforts. He found that on-going large doses of vitamin C are needed to fuel white blood cells, regain antioxidant capacity throughout the body, and counteract its rapid consumption. Recommended adult doses to reduce risk of serious infection: [24-30] • Vitamin C, 500-1000 mg, 3 times daily (more to bowel tolerance if sick) • Vitamin D, 5,000 IU/day • Vitamin K2, 100 mcg/day • Niacin / niacinamide 200 - 1000 mg/d (in divided doses, start with smaller doses, increase over weeks) • Magnesium 400 mg/d (in malate, citrate, chelate, or chloride form) • Zinc, 20 mg/day • Selenium 200 mcg/day I could go on and on, and for the doubters, medical professionals, and government officials who question this article, please feel free to reach out to me, and I can provide you with all the science you need. It’s time for the government to demand that our medical schools, and researchers conduct a study of IVC. Clearly, there is no shortage of patients. Vitamin C is inexpensive and will virtually never cause complications. Vitamin C has never killed anyone, so why are they hiding its use from us?
PAGE 10
NEWS
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 13, 2021
How Black men are able to manuever as community STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
On October 16th, 2021, Manuever Men’s Grooming and Blk Men’s Style hosted an event called “Black Men Connect.” This event looked to connect Black professionals and entrepreneurs with one another, bringing Black brothers together while having a conversation about what they want to do for the community, their goals and dreams. Manuever wants to bring the village (community) together to work on these goals by offering support, resources and referrals. As a Black man I can say I was ner-
vous on my way to the event, but quickly warmed up as I arrived. The atmosphere and environment were welcoming. There was free food, music, drinks and a raffle of Manuever Men’s Grooming products. Personally, I am grateful for being able to cover this event because I met professionals that work in different sectors. This means I was able to pick their minds. I wanted to get to know every person there. You see, as an entrepreneur you have to be willing to take your shots. A family friend once told me “You will always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” That quote stuck with me, as I was determined to take as many shots as possible. Now shots don’t mean selling products or asking for favours. You have to play the waiting game, creating an impact. I am determined to be unforgettable. One day to be unforgettable in conversation. You have to ask questions pertaining to people’s skills or experiences. This let’s people know you are seeking knowledge, and that they are a resource for information. Plus, I generally wanted to know what every-
one did as their 9am-5pm, side business or passions in life. The “Black Men Connect,’’ event was an amazing resource for networking with Black professionals. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, we were able to get together as a community to celebrate each other, network and socialize. It has been hard to socialize as a family, with your friends and as a community. This was the second event I have been to with Blk Men’s style and Manuever Men’s Grooming hosted. It was imperative I went to this event because there were entrepreneurs from the first event I did not get to connect with. This is what community is all about! Even little boys were in attendance and were able to win raffle prizes. They treated them like little Kings. It was a real wholesome moment. The children felt empowered. How do I know? I had an opportunity to speak with him. This young boy had a napkin of names and phone numbers of about ten adults in attendance. When I asked why he wrote this down, his response was “Because every name I write down will fund me and
help me be successful.” I almost shed a tear speaking to this young boy, who has the mind of a wise man. This is what it takes to become successful in life. I have never seen such dedication, innovation and creativity in my life at such a young age. I was so proud of this young boy, and at that moment, I truly understood the importance of this event, community and Black men coming together. Manuever Men’s Grooming plans to continue to build trust in our community, share our voice, experiences, resources and network. This movement aims to develop new ways for our community to manuever together, strengthen our minds, our bodies and build a community. I am grateful that I was invited to this event and being a part of this growing Black community. Thank you Samuel Tita (Blk Men’s Style), Dre (Manuever Men’s Grooming) and the whole team for taking the time to talk to me. We appreciate you all for putting together such an amazing event!
A reset from real beef, to fake beef MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
“Synthetic beef is ultra-processed food, and processed foods have repeatedly been shown to increase your risk of chronic disease and early death.” Do you like meat and lots of it too? Many people do and some swear that they cannot do without it in their daily diet, but if the architects of The Great Reset get their way, folks who enjoy beef, chicken, pork and mutton can kiss the real deal goodbye, because there is a plan to put as much distance between humans and real meat as possible. “The world loves to eat meat, and it is core to many of our cultures and traditions,” said Memphis Meats co-founder and CEO Uma Valeti in a press release. “Meat demand is grow-ing rapidly around the world. We want the world to keep eating what it loves. However, the way conventional meat is produced today creates challenges for the environment, animal welfare and human health.” Eating meat has somehow managed to be tied with climate change and wanting to keep carbon footprint as low as possible, therefore, those who consider themselves humanity’s universal guardians
are now in the business of feeding citizens fake meat, all for the greater good. Even as this article is being written, plans are on the way to flood the market with genetically grown fake meat. Future Meat Technologies, a company out of Israel is nearly set to begin transporting its lab grown fake meat to the U.S. in 2022. This venture is not just the work of Future Meat Technologies alone, but a number of com-panies, as well as some very familiar nefarious players who are all in on what they do best, which is getting rich. Players like Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal Musk, Burger King and Starbucks just to name a few. This venture did not start recently, but was carefully planned for years and is now being executed with mercenary-like precision on “John public.” Now, its time to follow the money with a few facts, and paint a clear picture of where this meat modification scheme is all going: • •
•
In 2001: NASA scientists and Dutch universities began developing the technology for lab-grown meat. 2005: The University of Maryland announced working on growing meat in incuba-tors by utilizing stem cells from a biopsy of a live animal. In 2009: Beyond Meat was founded by Ethan Brown, and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. They develop plantbased substitutes for meat, which created quite a trend, to welcome the future of lab grown meat. It takes time to seed minds. It takes far less time to get the seed money. Beyond Meat is funded
•
•
•
by: Tyson Foods, Bill Gates, Twitter cofounders Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Leonardo Di-Caprio, GreatPoint Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Biz Stone, Obvious Corporation, and others. In 2011: Impossible Foods was founded by Patrick O. Brown, and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. They also develop plant-based meat products, and have also received funding from Bill Gates, as well as: the Open Philanthropy Pro-ject, Google Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Viking Global Investors, UBS, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing’s Horizon Ventures, Temasek, and others. In 2020, Burger King rolled out the first “Impossible Croissan’wich” in all of their 7,500 locations, followed by Starbucks “Impossible Breakfast Sandwich in all 15,000 locations. 2011: Eat Just, Inc. (formerly Hampton Creek Foods), which often goes by “JUST,” was founded by Josh Tetrick and Josh Balk, and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. They produce plantbased alternatives to conventionally produced egg products. The initial seed funding came from Khosla Ventures, owned by Vinod Khosla, one of the cofounders of Sun-Microsystems, who also invested in Impossible Foods, and is a member of Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Facebook co-founded Eduardo Saverin, Hong Kong billionaire Lin Ka-shing, Founders Fund, Yahoo founder Jerry Yang, and Ali Partovi all invested as well. Eat Just’s subsidiary, GOOD Meat, produces lab grown meat. In 2013: Bill Gates and Peter Thiel invest-
ed in Eat Just Inc. This is just to scratch the surface, because the list goes on throughout the years right up to 2021, and the FDA, USDA, The World Economic Forum and all the major players from “The New World Order” are inside the box. They know if you control food, you control almost the majority of humans. The watchword here is “control.” It is important to note that one name keeps popping up almost every time funding is men-tioned in this fake-meat venture, Bill Gates. If anyone is doubtful about Gates and his colleagues’ plans for humanity, just read this quote from Gates himself. “I don’t think the poorest eighty countries will be eating synthetic beef. I do think all rich countries should move to 100% synthetic beef,” he said, adding, “The claim is they’re going to make it taste even better over time. Eventually, that green premium is modest enough that you can sort of change the [behaviour of] people or use regulation to totally shift the demand.” In August 2017 Bill Gates and Richard Branson invested in Memphis Meats. Between: Gates, Branson, Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal Musk, and Cruise co-founder Kyle Vogt, spent $17 million in Memphis Meats. Tyson Foods and Cargill also have a stake in it. By 2020, they had $161 million in investments for its production facility. About a year ago it was made public that Gates was buying up farmlands all over the US, and some folks were wondering why? Well, now the answer is crystal clear; to have a farm-ing and livestock stranglehold, that’s the game.
Toronto is falling apart. Fix it! Taxation reform needed now more than ever STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
COVID-19 has messed up Ontario’s Economic Development, built these last few decades. We need to look at new ways to raise revenue for the city and province.
Toronto wasted an opportunity in the 2010’s to build a 21st century tax base at developers expense, and to fund the services our citizenry demands. The city now charges developers for: business starts, development and all elements of the building process we need to grab the development bull by the horns and meet our city and provincial needs. Our city structure and roads are crumbling due to age or mismanagement. Contractors and developers have built and developed roads, structures and homes without any real thought to longevity of materials; material costs and agreed upon completion dates, which are never met.
Look at Union Station as an example; years behind, huge escalating costs beyond its budget. As a manufacturer, if I am late on delivery of materials and products approved upon, we will suffer late charges, legal action and destruction of our corporate reputation. Seems these contractors and developers within the city are able to win bids, but be late and this can increase their proposed costs easily. If I am given a project that costs the customer $250,000 I cannot go back to him later with a revised price of $1,000,000. Our population continues to grow while our roads and super structures re-
main the same. Toronto is like a balloon that will eventually implode due to unending growth pressure. Recognize those elements within the city that need to be improved upon, developed and made anew. Tell the developers that if they want to do business in Toronto they will need to fulfil our requirements. My wish is having a city council with the appropriate vision and balls to get the job done. Toronto is falling apart. Fix it. The revenue is in the city up for grabs; The council just needs to grab it.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
NEWS
PAGE 11
Is freedom an illusion then? Can we ever be free? STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and yet everywhere he is in chains.” Never has such an observation been more poignant and clear. Humanities continual struggles to be “free” from all things oppressive, manipulative and controlling shape us in ways
that further encircle us in the stranglehold that is life. In other words, it seems to me that human nature cries out to be nurtured and cared for, while also fearing that this self-empathy will enslave them. The pandemic has pointed out this struggle clearly. We are told by our governments, freely elected to care for us, to wear masks, stay apart and be safe through self-regulation. We are asked to regulate ourselves, are told what needs to be done to keep us safe, and yet many of us will not carry out those actions, and in fact many of us rebel, protesting against the government agencies. Government was created to maintain civil control, managed by our peers. Our Government is not a dictatorship, but a freely elected institution right? We are born as free as we can be,
and then seconds later we must admit that who, what and where we are shapes this “pure freedom.” Society’s controlling tentacles have a hold of us before we are even born. Is freedom an illusion then? Can we ever be free? Perhaps we need to think of freedom as an adjective describing our existence, not a thing to achieve, but a thing that describes us at a particular time While in the womb of our parent, society is shaping our parents, moulding us into something. We cannot escape the fact that freedom does not really exist, and that some form of societal authority, some government controls us, and is shaping us daily. A citizen here is just like a Chinese citizen controlled by its government. The only difference maybe is that here we are told we have rights shaped by our government,
and in Communist China their citizens have privileges only. Freedom is something dependent upon interpretation. We think we are free therefore we are free? To be free is to make those choices that are right for us, individually and as a society. We are motivated to choose that which places our needs first above anyone else in society. Those that choose the needs of others first are called heroes. Perhaps it is time that we all choose to be heroes. Choose to help and assist others before us. Are we a free people, a people that can choose what shapes us as a nation? As long as we can make choices, and our elected officials respectfully enact these choices, then perhaps we are free.
There is scepticism about a Free Menstrual Products Program initiated by the Ontario Government PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
The announcement was made in a press release at the Ontario government’s website: news ontario.ca. It was the culmination of months of collaboration and negotiation between the Ontario government and Shoppers Drug Mart. This agreement is the first one that the Ontario government has ever been involved in that addresses the important societal issue of period poverty. The press release states, “Period poverty impacts the most vulnerable students and is a situation that has been exacerbated by increased financial pressures as result of COVID-19 pandemic. Students who cannot afford menstrual products may experience a higher rate of absenteeism from schools, challenges to engage fully in the
classroom and negative health effects, such as infections and toxic shock syndrome. It can also affect their social and emotional well-being.” It was over two years ago on May 23rd, 2019, that Plan International Canada released the results of a survey to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, which indicated that period poverty is a real issue. The survey showed that “Almost two-thirds of females aged 14 to 55 in Canada have had to miss out of an activity because of their period and concerns about not being able to access menstrual hygiene products, while almost six in ten (58%) have felt the need to lie about being on their period or hide a menstrual product.” The survey further indicates that 93% of women and 88% of men and boys were in favour of free access to menstrual hygiene products in schools. Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO of Plan International Canada states,” Access to menstrual hygiene products is a basic human right, not a luxury; and yet not easily obtained by all Ontarians. When one-third of respondents say they have had to sacrifice something else within their budget to afford menstrual hygiene products, it’s clear Canadians who menstruate are not immune to fi-
nancial strain. If we want to effect change in an impactful way, more needs to be done to improve access and normalize the conversation about menstruation.” On an international level, Plan International Canada has been involved in a campaign to end period shaming and to involve boys in conversations to dispel menstruation taboos. The organization has been calling on policymakers to provide access to menstrual hygiene products for Canadians who are in need. British Columbia, Nova Scotia and P.E.I have taken proactive steps to address period poverty in schools. There has been advocacy by school trustees of the Ontario Student Trustees’ Association (OSTA) and the Toronto Youth Council to bring awareness to this issue. In conversation with Ontario Education Minister Stephen Leece and different Ontario school boards, the Ontario government came to a decision. Minister Leece states in the press release, “Through the strong advocacy of young leaders in our schools, it has become extremely clear that menstrual products are a necessity, not a luxury. This agreement will help remove barriers for women and girls by allowing them to access products at schools, free of charge.”
The free distribution will start during the current school year and continue for the next three years. Wendy Goddes, in a Facebook post, expressed scepticism about the timing of the announcement with the Ontario election slated for June 2022. She lists seven factors to be noted, such as: • • • •
• •
Boards will have to choose which schools get the dispensers and products Elementary schools are not part of this structure Six million pads per year shakes out to about 6 -10 pads per student It’s only pads, this program does not provide tampons or any reusable options, like menstrual cups or period underwear There are 1,200 dispensers so only 1 in 4 schools will get one Lots of gendered language, not all girls menstruate, and not all who menstruate identify as girls
In addition, there could be a potential human issue as it excludes men and non-binary people who menstruate.
Walking to end violence; Mother’s Peace Walk Part II GLORIA O’KOYE
gloria@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
On the day of the Mother’s Peace walk event; Louie was talking to the officers that would escort them throughout the whole walk. The officers mentioned that they heard the motorbike engines earlier on and soon enough, Out To Ride came to join the gathering. When the bikers reached out back to Louie, they had shared their concerns about parking their bikes around the Yonge and Bloor area because they had assumed that they would be walking also. However, Louie wanted them to bring their bikes and also lead the march. When Out To Ride got to speak at Nathan Phillip Square, they told everyone that they are open to supporting community events and also donating to community initiatives. They also mentioned that
they will also invite other motorcycle clubs to support different community causes and to reach out to them. They have a Facebook page called OTR Out To Ride where you can find out more about the organization and what they stand for. We as a community continue to be frustrated with how there is no change, but as we continue to voice out and wait for change, we must also come up with and execute solutions. While there can be good intentions, if community members keep on using up their energy battling among themselves, with their personal opinions and perspectives, it places everyone at a standstill. This walk was special because there was unity. Louie and other community activists also touched on how more support from political leaders and funders is needed, and most importantly being consistent in encouraging grassroots to continue the necessary work. Too often funders will support corporate organizations with the majority of the funds while leaving a small amount of funding for grassroots to fight over, which is unfair. Grassroots organizations are often in the frontline when it comes to community work, and they are not properly com-
pensated for their time and effort. These recent past weeks are a grim reminder of the reality of frontline workers and how they put their life on the line when serving the communities, they care about. Community leaders like Shae Stanford, Sam Boakye, and Thane Murray were taken senselessly by gun violence. Louie shared his last memory of Sam; his unforgettable smile, which is just one of the many memories people have of Sam and the other community workers that had lost their lives on the field. Loved ones have often spoken about how community leaders from their communities have struggled to receive proper support. Often grassroots organizations and frontline workers who are passionate about this work end up using their own pocket money to continue to run programming or face not being able to continue. Think2wice and Louie had brought up how Sam had done so much, yet people in higher positions did not recognize his work. I spoke about how grateful I was to be able to participate in this walk and how much I admire everyone who has been doing this work for years. The walk also hit home because I am still recovering
from the loss of my friend who was murdered earlier this year, and also the loved ones I have lost throughout my youth. Louie shared how the mothers and youth who dedicated their time to Zero Gun Violence had also motivated him. He mentioned a youth that was volunteering, who had witnessed their friend being murdered and died in their arms. Louie said even with the entire trauma and grief people have gone through they devote their lives to making the city better. Louie ended off the conversation with a message and encouragement to everyone that have seen the good and ugly in this sector, that without the work that people are putting in, the city would have been in a worse state than it is currently. I want to leave the readers with some social media handles that have captured the event and to connect with the organizations and individuals. Instagram handles: @czv416 @onebyoneovement @onemiceducators YouTube: Zero Gun Violence Movement
PAGE 12
NEWS
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Update on wikihow Article, “How to get vaccinated without parental consent! Yea! wikiHow did that!” SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
Where do I begin? The last twenty months have been a total whirlwind. I can’t believe that it has been almost two years that we have been dealing with this pandemic, and many of you don’t know this, but if it wasn’t for all of the continued support, we probably wouldn’t have followed through with publishing the articles that we have. Putting out the type of information that we have has been scary, and there were times that I questioned my writing, and the idea of publishing it. As I dove deeper into researching the stories coming out of this pandemic, I wrote more, and I wasn’t sure if people were even paying attention, but a most recent email proved to me that we are having an impact. In September 2020, I wrote an article titled, “How to get vaccinated without parental consent! Yea! wikiHow did that!”
(https://torontocaribbean.com/how-to-getvaccinated-without-parental-consent-yeawikihow-did-that/). WikiHow had created a how-to article that helped children, step-bystep get a vaccine without their parent’s consent. They went through THREE METHODS, and I shared them with you. As I initially scanned through the article, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The very first photo was of a young black woman, contemplating. The second photo was of two black parents talking to each other. As I scrolled through the article, I was horrified by what I saw. I am not a parent yet, but I thought that it was important for parents to know what is going on. If you don’t read anything else in the paper parents, read this article. This article had seventeen coauthors, which are undisclosed, and when I wrote this article it had 168,000 views. It was appalling to read some of the suggestions provided by the “experts,” that wikiHow has written for them. On October 15th, 2021 at 2:50 pm, I received an email from Jayne, who was writing on wikihow’s behalf. Below is the email that I received, Hello, In September 2020, your site published this piece https://torontocaribbean.com/howto-get-vaccinated-without-parental-consent-
yea-wikihow-did-that/ that talks about the wikiHow article “How to Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent”.
rently available on our site.
WikiHow is a website that accepts articles from our diverse, global community of readers and writers, and the articles on wikiHow cover a wide range of perspectives. It is a how-to website, not an advocacy site, and the existence of any article on our site does not mean that perspective is necessarily endorsed by wikiHow.
I WOULD LIKE TO CALL THIS A WIN! It is you the readers who saw my original article and called wikiHow out on their foolishness. Now, they are asking us to take down this article because they realize the error in their ways. Well, it is not coming down, but I did promise Jayne that I would write an update to that article, and here it is. Thank you to those who read this article and asked for it to be removed. You give me the courage and the belief that together we can make a difference. Thank you to those who continued to encourage me from week to week. Thank you to those who pick up our paper each week. Thank you to those who recommend it to their friends and continue to spread the word. Thank you to everyone who has taken time out of their day to read it. Thank you to everyone who has sent me honest and kind words - it means more than you know. When a win happens, we have to take it graciously. This my friends is a WIN
However, we always do our best to ensure that we take on board feedback, and in this case, we removed the referenced article and advice that was written by volunteer contributors. We heard people’s concerns, and that title and advice no longer exists on wikiHow. However, it seems that the Toronto Caribbean piece is still in circulation, as we have been receiving numerous emails recently from readers who believe this wikiHow article is still published, and they have been referencing screenshots from your article. I was wondering if you might consider taking the piece down, or revising it to update that we took on board the feedback and no longer have the article available. It is disheartening to see old, and now inaccurate, screenshots being passed around social media, and referenced as though that is cur-
Thank you for your time!
The autobiographical account of Steve Anderson; the power of family, hard work, resilience and community PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
The autobiographical account of Steve Anderson’s rise to power as Deputy Mayor of Shelburne from his humble beginnings in the Jane and Finch area is truly inspiring. The release of his book “Driven to Succeed” chronicles his ascendency to political power from roots in a community that is often maligned and stigmatized. I was able to interview Mr Anderson on Monday, October 18th and he shared many details about his life, mission, vision and plans for the future. He was born in Canada, the youngest of seven children. His family settled in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood
after his parents divorced. His mother was an inspiration to him and the rest of his siblings. She was a strong woman and played a significant influence on his early upbringing and growth. “My mom never missed a day of work, was never late, she never took any vacation time. That work ethic and her faith is what inspired us to accomplish and become better than the situation that we were in.” He mentioned that it was because of the influence of a teacher who intervened when he was placed in an ESL class (even though he was reading at high-school level) that changed his academic trajectory. Mr Anderson recalled his early elementary school education, where he attended Topcliff Middle School and Oakdale Middle School. He eventually attended CW Jeffers, and eventually transferred to Runnymede C. I. where he graduated. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Windsor and was accepted at the University of Ottawa to study law. After being called to the bar, he practiced litigation law before being hired
as the first Black lawyer in the Toronto Transit Commission legal department in 2012. He spent thirteen years at the TTC and handled cases involving lawsuits that result from: slip and falls, motor vehicles accidents, assaults and fatalities. He has worked on several highprofile cases that were reported in the mainstream media. Anderson has dedicated his life to giving back through community service volunteering in many capacities over the years. He was recognized in 2013 with a House of Commons Community Service Award and was named by the Toronto Star as one of the Top 50 Jamaicans in the GTA. His decision to run for public office was catalysed by his strong family values as a father of two children, along with his deep spiritual values and commitment to servant leadership. He was appointed as a Councillor for the Town of Shelburne on Monday October 16th, 2017, serving for eleven months. After the election in 2018 he was elected as Deputy Mayor and subsequently was sworn in as Regional Councillor for the County of Dufferin.
Mr. Anderson told me that his book is aimed to inspire young people to dream big. His story is a reminder that it is not how or where we start in life, but how we decide to finish. Challenges are inevitable, but it is how we respond to them that will determine our future and legacy. The official virtual launch was held on October 12th, 2021, on social media. On October 20th, at the Mill Street Library in Orangeville, Steve shared his struggles, lessons learned and successes, and on October 27th, 2021, it will be held in Dufferin County. Proceeds will go to: Operation Black Vote Canada, Dufferin Peel Multicultural Society and the Shelburne Multicultural Event. There will be forthcoming announcements on social media regarding other events. Anyone interested can check the following social media platforms. Website: www.driventosucceed.ca Instagram:deputymayorsteve Twitter: councillorsteve Facebook:Councillorsteveanderson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
NEWS
PAGE 13
The Ladies First Chit Chat Crew; honouring the voice of the everyday women! SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
What does it mean to have an intense motivation to succeed, while you are also experiencing barriers to achieving that success? Well, I can direct you towards six very powerful, dynamic, and influential women who could answer this question without hesitancy. La Shell Wooten, Chondra Profit Ardrey, Crystal James Goodwin, Nikki Unbossed, Edmee Cherdieu d’alexis and Nikki Kimbrough, together they make up a band of women who have discovered how deep dialogue can heal, and positively influence the lives of other. What began as a Saturday of love and support on March 28th, 2020, has turned into a “Sisterhood” of women. The Ladies First Chit-Chat Crew brings together the expertise and “dopeness” of celebrated, and prodigious Black women from all over the world. With innate abilities to engage in deeper conversations, each week, The Ladies Chit Chat Crew delve in deep dialogue that uncovers the higher good in each other, as
well as connecting their viewers and guests with each other on a meaningful level. I had the honour of speaking with Nikki Kimbrough, the founder of The Ladies First Chit-Chat Crew, and she shared with me more on the show, her dreams and passions, as well as the future of the show. When you get a chance, take a look at our Women Empowered feature this week, and you will get to learn more about this fascinating female powerhouse. Now, let’s take this time to learn a little more about these fantastic women. Nikki Unbossed She has keen business savvy, a vast network and an understanding of marketplace trends that make her an expert in identifying partnerships, packaging opportunities, and helping clients build a roadmap towards success. She has been featured in: Essence, Fitness and Shape magazines, and she established High Heel Media LLC to leverage her skills and experience in corporate America. She helps strategically coach and advise women focused businesses to reach, cater, respect and represent the influence of the female perspective. She also founded Female Footprints to mark the presence of female excellence. Her focus and commitment is dedicated to bringing her knowledge and track record of success to women-led businesses. La Shell Wooten This blond bombshell is owner and CEO of
How to protect your assets, and navigate the upcoming hyperinflation BY JOHNATHAN FREELANCE REPORTER They say if you want to become a millionaire, then you talk to millionaires. If you want to know what the best beer is, you talk to the regulars at the local pub. Well, I have talked to millionaires, and will share strategies they have shared with me. Not only can this advice help protect your assets during this war, and the coming (manufactured) hyperinflation, but it can help you fight the vaccine mandates without worrying about a job, among other things. Before we get started though - you agree to do further research, do your due diligence, and accept full responsibility for any actions you take based on this article. If you don’t, stop reading and go onto the next article. Otherwise, congratulations! Did you purchase a home more than two years ago, and currently live in it? If so - CONGRATULATIONS! You may be sitting on a lottery ticket, worth anywhere from $50k to $500k in today’s dollars. Real estate investors in particular the last 4-5 years love unlocking value in homes, especially during inflation. Some have made $100k+ in a couple of weeks simply by doing some basic renovations, then re-appraising the house, and then finally refinancing. It’s called the “BRRR” strategy. (buy, renovate, refinance, and rent out). So how does it benefit you? Well, you keep your home while unlocking its value. Basically, you do the following. a) (Optionally) Fix up the kitchen and bathroom. This helps the home to appreciate the most. b) Go to an appraiser and get a re-appraisal on your home. You may see 2-3 times your original purchase price. c) Go to your bank and ask to refinance your home. Most banks will refinance (give you a cheque) up to 80% of the appraised value. d) (Optional) Rent out to tenants and/or AirBNB. (Proper screening is important though. Research further if you wish to do this).
So, let’s say you got lucky. Your house was $500k, with a $400k mortgage on it, amortized over twenty-five years. Payments are close to $1,800/month. If an appraiser now says your house is worth $1 million (renovate your bathroom and kitchen for maximum appraisal value), you can now go to your bank with that appraisal document and ask to have your mortgage refinanced. The bank will most likely cut you a cheque up to 80% of the new mortgage value. So that means $800k new value (80% of $1 million) $400k existing mortgage = $400k “cash”. Mortgage payments will most likely now be $3200/month, so you set aside some of that new capital for those payments for the next couple of years. Since the government wants to try and steal your property through UNDRIP, Bill C-15, chicanery through TerraNet and more, you may as well get some assets now to help defend your rights, and your property. Plus, since hyperinflation is coming around the corner you can pay for your mortgage with “cheap” dollars while you can use this freed up capital for more important things like… Buy some Gold, Silver, Crypto and/ or tradable assets! With the upcoming manufactured (totally fake) “food shortages” and manufactured (totally fake) “supply chain disruptions” the price of goods will be going up significantly in the very near future. Gold/silver historically have retained their purchasing power. “Tradable assets” can include things like whiskey/alcohol, engine oil, canned food, “toilet paper”, etc. For crypto, “small cap” privacy coins will most likely be appreciating significantly in the very near future (i.e., ARRR, XMR, DERO) while at the same time protecting your assets. So, take action! Get educated. And send this article to those you care about to help them fight back and defend their property and rights as well.
La Shell Wooten (Healer Helper Human), a premier social-emotional wellness company. Wooten is a licensed mental health therapist, powerful healthy relationships coach, bestselling children’s book author, certified feng shui consultant, and life changing, intuitive speaker. La Shell’s takes a no-filter approach to helping people live a life that feels as good as it looks. You can learn more with La Shell through her Abandon Ordinary Podcast and her vision board master class Nothing Is In Your Way. Here she guides people to and through releasing harmful habits and clearing up their internal criticisms in order for them to repair spirits, homes, emotions and dysfunctional relationships. Her mission is to coach us all to abandon the ordinary in order to live an extraordinary life.
On Broadway, an interactive soulful musical experience. Passionate about the advancement and development of youth, Chondra is director of operations for teen programs all over the world, such as: Be-YOU-Tiful Foundation, which promotes young ladies to just BE-YOU, Runway Rhythms, which teaches the core fundamentals of modelling, etiquette and public speaking, and Talent Award Association (TAA), which helps youth recognize their talents and how to take them to its highest level. Two other great passions of Chondra’s are Cali Girl EVENTS, where she produces amazing and unforgettable intimate events and Cali Girl INC, a Black-owned, socially conscious, lifestyle brand that was founded because of the lack of representation in the African-American community.
Crystal James Goodwin Blessed and unapologetically dope, Crystal has built a global career in television, content management and is now specializing in International Programming, Content & Strategy for BET’s International channels and digital platforms. For over twenty years, Crystal’s experience has allowed for expansion and growth of the ViacomCBS brands internationally in program sales, channel and brand development. This diva is also a singer, songwriter, producer and director. Crystal enjoys many aspects of entertainment including, but not limited to, writing and producing, designing and teaching dance. As these gifts intersect, Crystal truly considers herself a “Jill of All Trades”!
Edmee Cherdieu D’alexis This dynamic, dancing diva has over fifteen years of management experience: first as a group fitness manager, then as the co-founder of Z Club NY, and presently as a lifestyle manager for LivUnltd. Edmée serves as an A&R for Zumba Fitness. She helps identify and select new music and artists to fuel the Zumba movement. She has worked extensively as an event producer on a magnitude of projects with international artists. Dance remains a part of her, and she encourages women to raise a glass and cheers to new beginnings and re-discovering your purpose and passion. Saturdays at 11:00 am EST make room to: evaluate where you stand, discover your passion and purpose, say yes to the things that align with your purpose, and be unapologetically “YOU!” You can watch The Ladies Chit-Chat Crew LIVE on YouTube, and on Facebook.
Chondra Profit Ardrey Best known for her role as “Queen Sarabi” in Disney’s The Lion King, Chondra Profit Ardrey is the founder and co-producer of Lights Out
PAGE 14
NEWS
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Another Election is on its way; what do Ontarians have to look forward to? STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
Well, the Ontario Election is on. Have you seen the political commercials being marketed to us by The Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic Parties of Ontario? Andrea Horvath and Steven Del Duca attacking Doug Ford’s administration’s response, or lacklustre response to the pandemic. Mike Schreiner of The Greens is close by in this race towards achieving or holding onto power at Queens Park. There is a group of Ontarians who are thankful to Premier Ford’s safety protocols, and while not liking the suggested controls that closed many sectors of the economy; they feel safer with the Conservatives in power. Their opponents would have done many of the protocols that were administered by the Conservatives. The only real difference be-
tween the safety policies of the Conservatives, and those suggested policies of their rivals, is how extreme the closures should have been. To some people it may appear that Premier Ford did a great deal of fence sitting these past eighteen months. Instead of closing entire sectors as suggested by some of his rivals, Premier Ford made suggestions, asking Ontarians, instead of legally forcing them to carry out direct safety protocol. Did The Premier understand his citizen’s expectations? Did The Premier spend too much time politically behind his medical advisors, telling us he did only what he was told to do? Did the Premier have the courage to make often-unpopular decisions these past eighteen months? Premier Ford’s initial directives were often stepped back, with an ever-present flip flopping of policy directives. Health Minister Elliot took some political pressure onto her shoulders, protecting her leader. Minister Victor Fedeli made every effort to protect and grow Ontario’s Economy, persuading international corporations to locate in Ontario, building their offices and manufacturing plants. The Conservative way was put on hold until this pandemic would be under control. We wait anxiously. The Conservatives will make many changes to the way Ontario is managed. Their
concerns about the provincial public debt will resurface in the next year. There are real challenges ahead for all Ontarians. Our personal and public debt must be dealt with, managed and reduced substantially, reducing the services Ontarians receive, and the public payroll too. Growing the economy means only one thing to Conservatives, to reduce taxes overall. The Corporation and Business Sectors will appreciate this, but the tax burden must fall onto someone, and that is the middle class of Ontario. The Liberals under Steven Del Duca leadership are trying to deal with their leader’s lack of popularity. Ontarians do not know Steven Del Duca, and this could hurt the Liberals chances to gain electoral seats next year. Kathleen Wynne will have retired, and therefore Liberal heavy hitters are lacking. Liberal hope for a summer revival can happen, should their leader and his policies connect with voters. Dare I say the Liberals miss the dignified and feisty leadership of Kathleen Wynne? What to say about The New Democrats chances of electoral victory next year? Andrea has not been able to electrify progressive voters, nor has found the issues necessary to bring the Conservatives down. Maybe it is that the NDP’s policies are old, unimaginative and not thought provoking. Young voters
need a leader who is charismatic, energizing and progressive. Is Andrea any of those things? Mike Schreiner leads a political party that seems to lack political and practical experience. Most Green advertisements attack the Conservative’s attempts to grow the economy through public and private development, and the use of vacated natural lands. The Green Party has not promoted a sound economic policy that allows the use of our lands. Protect this, put a hold on that. How about using lands, protecting them and developing for the future. All I have seen is the promise of hundreds of thousands of jobs in a sector that cannot even walk, let alone run our economic engine. Elect a few libertarians perhaps. We will need someone in our government who asks the direct questions like why, where and how much? The Liberals are still dealing with their image as spendthrift managers. The NDP’s image suffers from a leader’s inability to attract voters. New blood is needed in both opposition parties. Should our Premier screw something up, say something horrible, do something unforgivable, then any of these rivals have a chance to increase their MPP numbers, and perhaps even win the election. I will certainly not hold my breath.
We will have to take a stand before it is too late; Overstanding the stages to Genocide SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
Genocide - “The deliberate and systematic destruction of a group of people because of their ethnicity, nationality, religion, or race.” Encyclopedia Britannica For some, using the word genocide to describe what has been occurring over the last twenty months might seem like overkill (no pun intended), but for others, this word accurately describes the systematic way in which this pandemic has unfolded. Analysis shows that usually when large numbers of human beings are killed, an escalating pattern of societal conditions occur that leads to genocide. Unfortunately, those in power are aware of this pattern and encourage it to form. Why? Well, because they often have a desired outcome in mind, and they see people as collateral damage. According to academic and activist Gregory H. Stanton, genocide is a process that develops in ten stages, described here. The stages do not necessarily follow a linear progression and may coexist. Studying mass killings throughout history has developed these stages of genocide, and in order to prevent genocides from occurring, it is important to first understand how they unfold. Let’s take a look at the stages, see if there are any comparisons that can be drawn to what has occurred, what is presently occurring, and how to prevent it. 1. Classification Groups in a position of power will categorize people according to ethnicity, race, religion or nationality employing an us versus them mentality. Our governments have done a great job of creating labels during this pandemic. Vaccinated, anti-vaccinated, mask, anti-mask, you get the picture Prevention: Find aspects of life that bring us together instead of separating us like, we have all lost loved one whether it was to the virus, or to the vaccination.
2. Symbolization People are identified as Jews, Roma or Tutsis, etc., and made to stand out from others with certain colours or symbolic articles of clothing. The mask has become the symbol of our time. If you are wearing a mask, then you are seen as law abiding, and obedient to the powers that be. “I want to protect myself and protect others, and also because I want to make it be a symbol for people to see that that’s the kind of thing you should be doing,” Dr. Fauci Prevention: Respect those who choose not to wear a mask. There are reasons why exemptions were included in the by-law. 3. Discrimination A dominant group uses laws, customs, and political power to deny the rights of other groups. The powerless group may not be granted full civil rights or even citizenship. Well, well, well. Doesn’t this sound and look familiar? The Canadian Prime Minister has joined other governmental leaders in denying the rights of those who CHOOSE not to take the experimental vaccination. Prevention: Ensure full political empowerment and citizenship rights for all groups in a society. Discrimination on the basis of nationality, ethnicity, race, CHOICE, or religion should be outlawed. 4. Dehumanisation The diminished value of the discriminated group is communicated through propaganda. Parallels are drawn with animals, insects or diseases. The dehumanization process evolved when Trudeau announced that those who still didn’t have their COVID-19 vaccine shots would lose several of their Constitutional freedoms if they didn’t get their vaccination. Without freedom, what are we? Prevention: Promptly denounce and take a stand against those who want to strip you of your God given rights. WE all have a right to choose what is good for our families, and ourselves as long as it is not hurting others.
5. Organization A state, its army or militia design genocidal killing plans. Now this stage is quietly happening with all of the military that has been deployed in parts of the world. The exact repercussions of this deployment have not been seen as of yet in Canada, but in places like the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson hinted at military support for police officers to enforce tougher measures. Prevention: This is an interesting one because the military is under direct governance of our leaders. What has been happening is members of the military are speaking out against what is happening and taking a stand. We can only hope for more of this. 6. Polarisation Propaganda is employed to amplify the differences between groups. Interactions between groups are prohibited, and the moderate members of the group in power are killed. The media has continued to use trigger words in order to separate the masses. I mentioned them earlier in this article (anti-vaccinated, anti-mask) Prevention: Protect these moderate members and human rights groups. Learn to identify the trigger words used by the media, and refrain from using them 7. Preparation The victims are identified, separated and forced to wear symbols. There could be deportations, isolation and forcible starvation. Death lists are drawn up. The government has begun their isolation process by stating that nonvaccinated people are not even allowed to sit and eat with vaccinated people. They have begun to separate families during the holidays, suggesting that vaccinated people should try to avoid the unvaccinated. Scary! Prevention: Don’t allow yourself to get caught up in the propaganda; continue to find safe ways to spend time with family, and don’t let the government determine when you see your family
and friends. Listen, they don’t abide by their own rules, and this has been proven. 8. Persecution Victims are identified and isolated based on their ethnic or religious identity. Death lists are drawn up. In state sponsored genocides, members of victim groups may be forced to wear identifying symbols. Their property is often expropriated. We are slowly getting to this stage, and if we don’t take a stand, this will become our reality. Prevention: Regional organizations and the international community must mobilise themselves to assist and help each other. 9. Extermination The massacres begin. The perpetrators see their actions as “extermination” since they do not consider their victims to be entirely human. When I hear about the elderly population, our most vulnerable who were mishandled during this pandemic, I can’t help but think that extermination has already occurred. Prevention: Only large-scale armed interventions can stop genocide. 10. Denial The perpetrators of the genocide deny having committed their crimes. Victims are often blamed. Evidence is hidden and witnesses are intimidated. Since the very beginning, evidence and those who have this evidence have been ostracized, ignored, and censored. Even when the truth is right in people’s faces, the governments have found a way to hide the truth in plain sight. Prevention: An international tribunal or national court must prosecute the criminals. Public education is necessary. Signing petitions, sending letters, protests and awareness-building events exercise a concrete impact on governments and the media. Genocide prevention is an on-going challenge, but I hope this article has brought awareness, and I hope that people take a stand before it is too late.
NEWS
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
PAGE 15
Survey says: Canadians are stressed and depressed! a direct result of their financial situation since the beginning of the pandemic. Additionally, the study revealed that 38% of Canadian parents are concerned about the impact the family’s financial situation has on their child’s mental health, while 73% have been taking action to shield their children from any financial or mental stresses due to the pandemic. “Mental, physical and financial health are all interconnected,” says Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy, the interim CEO of Credit Counselling Canada. “It is beyond clear that we are living in the financial effects of the pandemic, which is a threat to the overall wellbeing of Canadians.”
JANIECE CAMPBELL janiece@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
Mental, physical, and financial wellness are three pillars of good health. But for many Canadians, money being a primary source of worry tends to impact the other two. According to a new national survey by Credit Counselling Canada, the struggles that Canadians are facing surrounding mental and financial health are rising at astronomical rates. Elevated by the current state of the world, negative experiences with housing, income, employment, education driven by eighteen months of lockdowns and restrictions causing anxiety and stress are all to blame. The Social Determinants of Mental Health, the online survey of 1,510 Canadians, was conducted on behalf of Credit Counselling Canada, the leading national association of non-profit credit counselling service agencies across the country. The study discovered that four in ten Canadians have disclosed that their mental health has ultimately worsened as
Other statistics that stood out regarding housing, income, jobs, and mental health include: • 32% said their mental health has been negatively impacted by job insecurity, with factors such as reduced hours/ pay, layoffs and a lack of new opportunities • 44% feel their mental health has been negatively impacted by trying to keep up with household expenses. This includes essentials like transportation, food, utility bills, phone bills, insurance and clothing • One third of Canadians indicated their mental health has been negatively impacted by trying to keep up with consumer debt payments such as credit
•
•
card(s), auto loan(s) and medical payments One quarter said that their mental health has been negatively impacted by housing insecurity in reference to the inability to secure housing or pay rent/mortgage Finally, 36% of young adults between the ages of 18-34 revealed their mental health has been negatively impacted by financial pressure with post-secondary education costs like paying tuition, books, residence, student loans, etc
Lack of sleep, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, paranoia, and hopelessness are common symptoms of poor financial health, signs that also reign true to poor mental health. The relationship between one’s financial and mental health is a close one, and there is still a lack of public knowledge about how the state of one’s finances can negatively affect not only their mental health but their overall wellbeing. “Rising costs of living, housing and consumer debt can create a perfect storm that impedes a person’s financial and mental wellbeing,” said Yanchuk Oleksy. “While people are feeling overwhelmed due to their financial situation, there are tools available to lead them back into a solid position to manage life’s hurdles. Non-profit credit counsellors serve as an imperative first step towards one’s financial and men-
tal wellbeing.” In any given week, even prior to the pandemic, at least 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental health issues. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated at approximately $51 billion per year. This includes health care costs, lost productivity, and reductions in health-related quality of life. “For many Canadians, mental health has been tied to financial concerns and that was before the pandemic. COVID-19 has made a bad situation worse, with so much financial uncertainty for so many. The pandemic response must continue to include support for mental health care and research,” says CAMH psychiatrist, Dr. David Gratzer. Whether you are struggling with mental or financial health, it is important to know when to ask for help. Although talking to a professional may seem intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. There is no shame in asking for help when it comes to your finances, just like there is no shame in asking for help with your mental health. There are great resources like credit counsellors and financial planners who work with people in similar situations every day. For more information, visit www.creditcounsellingcanada.ca
Time has revealed that, unfortunately, we have not outgrown the horrors of Nazi medicine even received an honorary doctorate and ultimately retired as an emeritus professor. Hans Reiter admitted killing 200 people with an experimental typhus vaccine, which was also tried at Nuremberg but granted an early release. Cited from an article from the University of Nebraska Medical Centre, Dr Tony Schonfeld, Ph.D., says, “Even in a contemporary political context, physicians may still have to make a choice whether to follow the masses or act according to their personal value systems. There are lessons we can learn from the Holocaust about what we ought or ought not to do.” An expert in medical ethics, Alan Wells, Ph.D., stated, “Many of the most important issues in medical ethics today from genetic testing and stem cell research to the humane treatment of prisoners of war are directly affected by the experiences of medicine leading up to and during the Holocaust. Physicians need to explore these issues without getting caught up in political agendas, or the results can be something we never intended and cause great harm.” An experimental vaccine may not seem as dangerous or as harmful as some of the experiments conducted by the Nazis, but that all depends on how informed you are and how much you value bodily autonomy. While government and health officials claim the vaccine is safe and effective, they haven’t been transparent about vaccine-related deaths and severe adverse
AMANDA WILLIAMS amanda@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
The Germans may have been advanced in medicine, technology, and public health research during the 1930s; however, many are oblivious to how dark and ugly the Nazi era has been. While many automatically think of gas chambers when referring to the Holocaust, other methods used for medical research were extremely inhumane, and much of the findings were deemed useless. Acts performed by physicians, nurses and scientists were labelled as crimes against humanity at the Nuremberg trials, influencing modern-day medicine ethics. Despite their admittance and open involvement in such crimes, many physicians were able to practice medicine again, regain prestigious positions, and live a free life after the trials. Julius Hallervorden examined the brains of nearly 700 “euthanized” individuals and was also present at killing more than sixty children and adolescents but was never indicted. Hallervorden RY 10TH
ISSUE E6 •
, JANUA ESDAY 23 • WEDN
2018
VOLUM
NG EVERYTHI
YOU NEED
EVERYTHIN G
TISE: 647-72
2-6298
• ONLIN E:
POWERED BY
most challenging
only for the • PRIVATE •MORTGA MORTGAGES ED AND MORE! IN 1st & 2nd • SELF EMPLOY SPECIALIZING• NEW TO CANADA 17 2019 DAY, APRIL REFINANCES 5 • WEDNES 8 • ISSUE VOLUME 9 2019
A fee is charged
CHARLESE AYODEL Mortgage Agent
Group 12619
RTISE:
TO ADVE
LP MAKE
Mortgage
647-7
Agent |
Broker
Financial Group 12619 M first consultation CALLtoMEthe signing of your “I work for you, not the banks! From mortgage, our services are free. NEWSPA TODAY! BEAN.CO I CAN HELP! fee is chargedOCARIB only for the most challenging credit solutions, and it’s especially then that I can do for you what the banks cannot.” EVERYT D IN ONE ONLINE: ATORONT HING YOU www.c
416-875-4
523
TO
ADVERTI harles charle•s@bfg SE: 647-722-6 ayode SPECIALIZING IN 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES PRIVATE MORTGAGES le.ca 298 • ONLINE: broker•.ca REFINANCES • NEW TO CANADA • SELF EMPLOYED AND MORE! TORONTO
ARIBBEAN
NTOC
TORO
POWERED BY
R
YOUR DR
VOLUME
EAMS A
OYED •
8 • ISSU E
NEED IN ONE
EVERYTH
RTISE : 647-7 VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 4 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 2019 22-62
98 • ONLINE:
ING YOU
TORONTOC
416-875-4523
NEED
.COM
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE NEWSPAPER
www.charlesayodele.ca
IN ONE
ARIBBEAN
Mortgage Agent | Broker Financial Group 12619
CALL ME TODAY! I CAN HELP!
GAGE AND MORES !
2 •
HELCPING LAS
TO ADVERTISE: 647-722-6298 • ONLINE: TORONTOCARIBBEAN.COM
charles@bfgbroker.ca SHQ WR WKH HVV YHU\RQH DQG LV RXU EXVLQ RQ QJ IRU H WUHSUHQH JDQL]DWL DO VRPHWKLLove is UH DQ HQ OLDWHG RU RPH JUHDW ,I \RX D an emotion HVV 6RFL QLW\ DIÀ and & %XVLQ Conven- SXEOLF Valentin that we XF PDNH V U FRPPX AN e’s Day all feel, WR EH WR RZQHU R brate WKH WK DQQXDO 7 is aODQ IRU V CARIBBE it. The KH SODFH day to cele- is complet at the Pearson heartH \RXU S FRQWLQX WKLV LV W symbol ANESHA PREMRA ely O/TORONTO every new WR DWWHQG V 6th, 2018 n! LRQV DQG of love, is the internat MAHADE %XVLQHVional payroll for thisnon-profit; there on May the TC Busidren in Brampto J/TORONTO and there As with ALYSSA spend in the Caribbe EXVL- FRQQHFW charity. 100% is no for funds RQ IRU its 4th year, CARIBBEAN are O RI WKH 7& new goals? many of us DQG tion Center serious chil- helpingraised by this the foundat Now in FUHDWHG WR SURYLGH nity to FHVV LQ an IRXQGDWL 7KH JRD exof the that have heart issues. VWURQJ New year,rolls around, charity goes \HDU JRQH us. many neurs to SURZDV ion. very get children FUHDWH D entrepre an opportu L]H a baby Imagine LV WR with before RU in the Caribbe to that fun activities The Gala had year that the help QHVV 6RFLDO onals with HV WR KHOS RSWLP an 6RFLDO J RQ DQRWKHU aand very serious sue, but one set FXUUHQW having such as owners they need. is professi WHFKQLTX full of voluntee not having an aboutwas full of donated WLPH UHÁHFWLQof the new most of this year, RQ WKHLU a raffle heart JV FLDO EULQ through This eventSDWURQV business DVS ness isVW persona LOOV DQG the means 7KH 6R the TCCF rs that The team is entine’s RU HVWDEOLVK the surgery, the promise to make the LW\·V PR potential! WKH SDQG YHQWXUHV FRPPXQ that gavegifts, a quiz G OHDUQ VN ly heartbre WKHU FKDQFH WR JU go children l time to help dedicate their XVLQHVV it must beWR toVKDUH business EULQJ WRJHWKHU FRPPXQLW\ MHFWHG E UHDPV DQ We resolve H RI DQR aking their W RI WKH ensure that WR LHV a trua DJ to Day chocolate and away ValWKH DVH RXU G HVW cialized of the foundat WKH EHV experien YLVLRQDUce. H WKH ODW WDNLQJ DGYDQWDJ RSSRUWXQLW\ RZQHUV RI RWKHUV DERXW WKHLU WRJHWKHU This is what ion get the event wasdance the night of course medical SSRUWXQLWLHV FK FHV V YH FUHDWLYH LQWURGXF EXVLQHVV HGXFDWH The WKH\ RI- Children spe- well-dre full of generou away. This care as PLVVHG RRQ QHZ H[SHULHQ for many, two EXVLQHV possible. Caribbe SURGXFWL ’s Foundat FHV DQG DQG OG DQG temptin VHUYLFHV quickly an NHHS WKH ion (TCCF) ssed people s, extreme HPEDUN Unfortunately FN WR RXU VDPH R H- WR QHWZRUN SURGXFWV DQG LQQRYDWLYH DQG WKHLU EHgVW SUDFWL as to support to helpKRZ WR is at- 5TCCF On Saturda QG ly WKH HQWV RQ solve. FXOW WR U HU LQGLYLGXDO ULJKW ED the cause.who were proud U JURZ D This VKDULQJ y, Februar FXUUHQW DFKLHYHP hosted ed On Page QRW GLIÀ ·V DQRWK y 9th, ZKLOH DOVR WKH\ FDQ IXUWKH H EXVLQHVV PRGHO IUHVK DQG Continu cause that celebrat a Valentin ZHHNV LQ ZH·UH JK IHU FWLYH KDELWV ,W·V J EXW LW ed love and e’s Day Gala XQSURGX VWDUW D \HDU VWURQDOO\ IROORZ WKURX VH XQLTXH ZD\V WKDW QG WR EULQJ PRU Continued raised funds FRPVROYH WR OWRJHWKHU WR DFWX QW WR DFKLHYH WKR H[SDQG WKHLU EUD On Page 6RFLDO LV V J 7 way. %XVLQHV RQH SURYLGLQ PDWWHU D H WKDW FRPPLWPH H their 7KH 7& Virtual Tours DQG PDN HYHQWV LQ LQJ WR GR WR PDN R and High Quality KABRENA RI WZR Down payment ROBINSON/TO JRDOV :KDW DUH \RX JR SULQJ WKH 7RURQW HD Photos to RONTO Loans - Cash you SULVHG Attract moreCARIBBEAN W" 7KLV 6 In Jamaica, Back Mortgage Buyers a central GLIIHUHQ per formally invites Offers* and popular belief that “education WKLV \HDUan Newspa NTO CARIBBEAN is tise”. it all starts at is the key to success” and Caribbe SIMONE SMITH/TORO Inc the Realelementary child’s On Friday, First & Second Estate Agentstages of a life. Fraternity Alpha However, Phi 87thfactors 647-8 foundation hosted September 16th the overwhelmed by the their with dave@se inadequate EAN Mortgages the Alpha 67-78 ongoing such hosting foundation their resources archrealt as n support It CARIBB Sigma Equity the 09 12th draising gala to facilitateisstudents not y.ca |Conventio in educational ONTO of Delta u– as they were on the grounds annual fun- community has been receiving from Loans dave.sea Regional institutions, March a coincid from $5000 the sisters contin Club ence by LL/TOR rchrealty over the years. the broth- Midwestern of Donalda the in Toronto. the dream is a XFDWLRQDO IXOÀ nized and in Toronto. CASSE Debt Consoli g A-KAY .co of 2nd, Inc., timeOOPHQW FDQ EH that Hosted by CP24 - $500,000 tans 2019, on and Nathan was “I Sorority our elders Fraternity for the very of edDowner, Saturd Onefirst HDVLO\ GHWHUUH dation Thetacipati always happenin 50 Village this organization Regga ay, Canadanchor what can beam still to this dayHome s ofAlpha the event is no eman did not know, G ning for our itSHAUN Centre amazed at e of live declar bita day fostering Alpha who effortPhi accomplished Pl Suite With so much that ed Ti-featured ana.eveMississauga those ed ais little mandate Refinance & much-needthe fought counauctions, 100 hundr Day; it was y our ers city of Toronto, together with Saturd when we come of of to improve from looking events , ON L4Z entertainmen memotration event For wasacross also the holidada GLQLQJ ay night like-minded individuals childhood 1V9 across ÀQH eds in the great thereasare ationInc. ed er Home Purcha a some tors whocoordinat and a passion Good of WRSSHG had visitors SIMONE ion in this weekend tion the we island. reggaeZLWK Houseeduca- the that or Found -DPDLFDQ was a those sentinFXLVLQH andGTA of great to support , or unatLess inclusLee with This SMITH/T reggae lished III, and ances Hotels se wonder The only ia- by like Caribana, asThe Than music in fans g the past, com- in less na Karen filled Delta unnoticed positions,”artists ORONT ity and zaa t the zaa Good an exquisite ebrate in downt Helping at ToAssoc the of reggae vibe of the U.S.A. mayDr.goMaula he said. first estab own ambiance. team O CARIBB CreditEAN a reKwan Hands &isConfer, repre- and fortunate Foundation Dewitat that Mortgage Agent island presen the journe all parts imhas took TorontTheOpera Jamaica e, equal Airport by This is why . havetosuch rnia.the says place popula i- was1966, t, andHands weseeks License brought lanthropists, Helping o, toevent ian Kwan “improve cornuc collaborated activi- from #12275 y of one entrepreneurs ians, it own the that n culturr takes tended. r genres future Canad next generation the lives s visiting cel- andTitansout phi- LQVLGH Newspape e try,”the Marriot Jamaica CanadToronto opia NATA nd, CalifoAfrica of bers of with artists Regga our12th and other time of the most The weekend started n Canad ofisJamaicans cel- in of American oration other memWKH &RQVXO *HQHUDO all of the LYAines. inof discipl li phras of ence Africa thesift Swahi communities the incommunity 2019, the ronto Caribbean during in Oakla amount TONE Rooted of music in to ande.their April building Anne Marie Bonner sCALL “As Centre. Regga includ bytime neighb a through 2IÀFH ry 1st, iation (CKA) the world;in support orchesofofthe creating traditions Y in a unique on Friday, Molly April cordcityeducation in the Eglinto the harRI OR His collab frican e was e workin at the same orhood,foundation’s novel, the time world-class to begin continued t tion.ties trated born d from Johnso natalya@lend TEXT with system through ascene ntbegan s and On Januazaa Assoc the Pan-ASquare is rooted ation to on Sunday, our an incred after Hale, causeCraig, in Falmouth find theof lives event put deriveand morefinancialg 416-83 of “building and who was n and the Toront ended porta 5 blosso n West investment to deliver frastructure, weekend. occasion Caribana was mean Jamaica, his consid a foundusasized and noise education”. Founder 7-5460 zaa, Philips artists “first fruits .ca | www.lendmor ibly Musica On Page al custom Wynto officially concept toon in in- med through resource materials, g events introduced an Kwan wave in the- cultur gives of ing, vance o momento by support a makContinued emph n d Kwan n Culcha reggae a and in efinancial.ca ora erable compellin weekend, Andre zaa President was of his homeland. and experand Jamaicmaica,the 1970s of Helping Artisti y. This recon 14th. hworks. w tions l Director ebrate y, at Natha first time; ma- mean KwanIt journey…” reputa Marsalis, their of Sigma Epsilon n diasp The obser multi-i an immig of Hands communit home here Karl Haleafter tion as Andrew c Direct Continued Jaties nstrum withe.activity, to our the brothers includ The toand expressed for that holida to for the ian procla a’s vest.” the Africa Africans) rants a Page 7ing Harbohim to produ Toronto Chapter7 es a ducer, Craig is or ute On begin thatdirecto in Toront (panrobust SIMONE SMITH/TORONTO CARIBBEAN made he is entalist, vocalis invited to Quincy Canad lit to help Mortgag orwas Toronto Page n Culturby pan in Toron Lambda - the a first Canad ccas personally caster who r, compo Ontario,- $500,000 week in orga-Lee. Africa were ued On First & Second o, $5000 t, pro- es for Nelson Jones, twourfront’s tribwe Ameri ated and weekend their ser, ing it theKwanzaa to 3D Sign a comContin has to Ice, to celebr to and perfor & Centre from had the For all my rice burning, too much doors in 2004, Proper Television – have been filled Fire , repre Loanswith cooks from work in multip manc, and Mandela at and tion for great broadEquity y is nowd the world The Toron green seven nectattend the Rogers ages salt behind MAS- all000 walks of life. This year le musica fortune OMNI Televis music compo in using, overcooking friends out who is the producer tion – along history.red, black andg of the cer- holidans aroun , community, d Mortg Consolida ion. sitions l genres – has become with our to be local celebriDebtsoon Kwanzaa there, the time has come for anoth- TERCHEF &CANADA up in g the lightin seven-day 26th Africa rate family for $5000 - $500, rating expressing e & Home Purchase First Secon Virtual the
ESNTO BRARTO CELETO
H VER HTAHNEDTSI OF KAEO A TA Z T N SCARBOROUGH A KW REPRESENTING ANS
CANADA
BUY - SELL
DAVE JOH
NSON
Powered DLC BedrockFinancial by Lic 12275
- INVEST BUY - SELL CONFIDENCE WITH
SON EST DAVE JOHN L - INV E Y -HSEL FIDENC BUWIT CON 50 Village Quality Back L4Z 1V9 and High Loans - Cash Mississauga, ON Tours payment N VirtualDown NSO Estate Agent BUY - SELL - INVEST DAVE JOHReal Agent Mortgage License #12275
7809archrealty.co 647-867a | dave.se Pl Suite 100 realty.c
search
dave@
Centre 50 Villagega, ON L4Z 1V9 Mississau
BUY - SEL
WITH CONL - INV EST FIDENCE
one of Canada’s most stands an:Refinanc international figure from successful ty-Down Tours Home and production companies.on They have skater, a High cyber analyst, a Good Credit Qualitysecurity payment Equity Loans Than ase HD Photos Less orand lidatiacross a wide Purchcar - Cash to Attract strategically worked salesman, an entrepreneur. GoodLoans Back Conso more Buyers Mortgage & Home rangeDebt of genres, ance and are responyear they will be competing for Offers* CreditaThis TONEY sible for overRefin 600 hours of reality, chance to beNATALY one of sixA titleholdGood Home 416-837-5460 ancial.ca RealOR Less Than TEXT lifestyle, and pro- ers and take home the $100,000 Estate CALL 647-867efinancial.ca dave@s prize. Agent| www.lendmorefin Good or documentary Mortgage Agent EY cashearchre gramming. natalya@lendmor #12275 7809 60 alty.ca 37-54 l.ca This season,ALYA overLicense aTON thouContinued | dave.se On Page 5 orefinancia 416-8 NAT archrea sand promising chefs TEXT | www.lendm lty.co ORauditioned ancial.ca CALL ndmorefin18 spots for only 18 spots; these 50 Village natalya@le
DAVE JOH
NSON
Powered by
DLC BedrockFinancial Lic 12275
Powered
l Group
by
Lic 12275 DLC BedrockFinancia
Group
Mississau Centre Pl Suite 100 ga, ON L4Z 1V9
YEAR INDUSTRY
First & Second Mortgages Equity Loans from $5000 - $500,000 Debt Consolidation Home Refinance & Home Purchase Good or Less Than Good Credit
WITH CONFIDENCE
Virtual Tours and High Quality HD Photos to Attract more Buyers Down payment Loans - Cash Back Mortgage Offers*
DAVE JOHNSON Real Estate Agent 647-867-7809
dave@searchrealty.ca | dave.searchrealty.co 50 Village Centre Pl Suite 100 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9
LEARN FROM 10
NATALYA TONEY
Mortgage Agent License #12275 Powered by
DLC BedrockFinancial Group Lic 12275
CALL OR TEXT 416-837-5460 natalya@lendmorefinancial.ca | www.lendmorefinancial.ca
EXPERT MIKE
REID
48
Mortgage Agent License #12275
First & Secon Equity Loans d Mortgages Debt Conso from $5000 $500,000 Home Refinlidation Good or Lessance & Home Than Good Purchase Credit NATALYA TONEY CALL OR TEXT
DLC BedrockFinancial Powered by Lic 12275
Group
Y!
BY
MARC
H 6 2019
NEWSPAP
ER
FIND THESE ARTICLES AND MORE ONLINE www.TOCaribNews.com
Group
YOU ONLY NEED ued On MINUTE A DAY TO MAKE A FEWContin Page S 5 A LIVING
WITH STEP BY STEP MENTORING YOU’LL BE ABLE AND THE USE OF A SMARTPHONE TO TRADE IN THE NO EXPERIENCE , FOREIGN EXCHANGE NEEDED. MARKET,
CALL 1-800-377-41
POWERED
LIKE > COMMENT > SHARE > JOIN THE COMMUNITY
WITH CONF- INVEST IDENCE
er round of MASTERCHEF CANADA! memoe. “Celeb ber sentines during s of Decem cultur a is a mean Canada’s favorite culinary competicandl y held from more the 52ndit Canad tionOffers* is inBuyers their 6th season, and they to Attract emon ry 1st. HD PhotosMortgage marks QualityCash Back and HighLoans return with a two-hour premiere to JanuaThis year Kwanzaa since Virtual Tourspayment Down of on April 8th, broadcasting on CTV. MASTERCHEF CANADA has landed Anniversary Agent Real Estate two nominations for the 2019 Canada Screen Awards including “Best -7809 realty.co 647-867| dave.search Reality/Competition Series.” It is no more Buyers hrealty.ca to Attract dave@searc Suite 100 since opening its surprise Centre Plbecause HD PhotosMortgage Offers*
REALIT
NEWSPAPERWEDNESDAY,
CARIBBEAN.COM
TO ADVE
CHARLES AYODELE
2019
NEWSPAPE
“I work for A fee is charged you, only for the not the banks! most challeng From first consulta SPECIALIZ ing credit solutions,tion to the signing REFINANCEING IN 1st and it’s especial of your mortgag VOLUME & 2nd MORT 6 • ISSUE S •15NEW ly then that e, our • WEDNESD TO CANA GAGES I can do for services are free. AY, SEPTEMB • PRIVA DA you what ER 20TH • SELF EMPL the banks TE MORT 2017 cannot.”
NEWSPAPER NEED IN ONE
SOCIAL LOVE AND STATUS HEARTS
VOLU
NE: • ONLI 22-6298
SDAY, FEBRU
IN ONE
IBBEAN.COM
CHARLE S AY DREAMS THING YOU ELE A REALITY! EVERY I PER CAN HELP MAKE YOUR OD
WEDN 24 •
NEE 6298 • 416-875-4523EVERYT ISE: 647-722HING YOU TO ADVERT .COM
| Broker Financial
CALL ME TODAY! I CAN HELP!
.ca a www.charlesayodele charles@bfgbroker.c
• WEDNE
YOU NEED
TORONTOCAR
I CAN HE
ARY
JANU ESDAY,
• ISSUE ME 7
8 • ISSUE 1
ARY 20
TO ADVER
98 • E YOU the banks cannot.” your mortgage, MAK : 647-722-62 to the signing ofthen that I can do for you what RTISE HELP From first consultation I CAN not the banks! credit solutions, and it’s especially “I work for you, GES
TO ADVE
VOLUME
ER
NEWSPAP
IN ONE
EAN.COM
A REALITY! R DREAMS our services are free. NTOCARIBB
TORO ONLINE:
reactions, making informed consent impossible. Health care professionals are forced to choose between honouring their morals and keeping their integrity or going along with the narrative to protect their livelihood. Employees are being punished for not following orders despite the lack of science behind COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates, and passports. In 1938 Nazi Eduard Pernkopf became Dean of the Vienna Medical School, and within weeks, the school “cleansed” itself of Jews. Seventy-eight per cent of staff were dismissed because of their or their spouses’ Jewish origin or political dissent, and medical peers did not oppose such a “cleanse.” Currently, the Canadian government is performing its own” cleanse.” Instead of removing Jews, they removed the unvaccinated from their workplaces and limited them from participating in society. At an all-woman camp Ravensbrück, doctors practiced sterilization techniques on women who agreed to the operation on the condition that they would be released. The doctors performed the surgeries and denied these women of their freedom. The Canadian government pulled a similar stunt in 2021, promising things would go “back to normal” once enough people got vaccinated. Unfortunately, conditions have changed, more measures have been implemented, and many Canadians fail to see any light at the end of the tunnel. A vaccine passport was recently
natalya@le
ndmorefina
ncial.ca
416-837-54 | www.lendm
60
orefinancia
l.ca
introduced, which requires one to disclose their medical information to access “privileges” or “non-essential services.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has attempted to normalize this two-tier society. The majority of the vaccinated are not opposed to such blatant and discriminatory acts against their fellow neighbours, and many turn a blind eye to the slippery slope we are on as they continue to enjoy their “privileges.” Time has revealed that, unfortunately, we have not outgrown the horrors of Nazi medicine. There is no normalcy in a divided society, but most Canadians have already accepted this “show me your papers” society. In the past, Nazis had concentration camps; today isolation/quarantine camps have been built across the country that could be used for reasons other than COVID-19. This should be a grave concern to all. Will you sit back and watch history repeat itself? Will you continue to follow orders and show your pledge of allegiance to a government that manipulates, discriminates, and oppresses its people? Will you stay silent if the government takes your healthy unvaccinated friends and family members to quarantine camps and hold them indefinitely against their will? If your answer is yes, it may be time to evaluate your ethics.
NEWS
PAGE 16
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
A picture is worth a thousand words; Fragments of Epic Memory Exhibit captures the story of our Caribbean Experiences was invited to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) to witness the unveiling of their major new exhibition Fragments of Epic Memory. It features a selection of images from the AGO’s celebrated Montgomery Collection of Caribbean Photographs, alongside new and celebrated works by modern and contemporary artists of Caribbean descent. Inspired by the writing of postwar Caribbean writers and poets such as: Derek Walcott, and Kamau Braithwaite, the exhibition is creatively chronological, charting the post-emancipation period and highlighting the arrival of commercial photography to the Caribbean in the 1840s. Designed as an immersive encounter with the region, its artistic imagination, history and landscape, the exhibition features: paintings, sculpture, photographs and time-based media by a group of remarkable creatives, each uniquely gifted with the ability to tell a story. Curated by Julie Crooks, it is the first exhibition to be organized by the AGO’s new Department of Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora, which is also headed by Julie. “Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.” Peter Adams I was privileged to be given an exclusive tour by Julie, and as she walked me through the exhibit, I was introduced to artworks by Guyanese-born painters: Sir Frank Bowling and Aubrey Williams. Bowling’s monumental painting Middle Passage (1970), on loan from the National Gallery of Canada, situates faint map drawings of Africa and the Americas atop a sea of yellow and red paint, reminiscent of the Guyanese flag. Williams’ work com-
SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
“The story of the Caribbean, the diaspora and its artists aren’t one story, but a range of histories, media, voices and lived experiences, best understood through the interplay of them all,” Julie Crooks (Curator, Arts of Global Africa, and the Diaspora) As I stood there staring at this large black and white photo, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of familiarity. I didn’t know anyone in the photo, notably because it was a historical piece from a time before my existence. As the faces in the photo stared back at me, I was stirred by the idea of joining with friends and family members, sleeping peacefully, immersing myself in books, and enjoying myself at an event. For a moment, I was released from the stresses and demands of my contemporary, multitasking, forever-busy lifestyle, and I returned to a state of simplicity, clearness of mind, and presence in the moment. The visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario had turned into an intrinsic spiritual need, one that I did not realize that I had. Toronto Caribbean Newspaper
bined abstraction and the iconography of the Carib (Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean) in his painting Carib Form (1962). I learned that the Collection’s 3,500 images highlight the work of a range of mainly European and American photographers who were drawn to the region. These photos shed light on the monumental changes taking place in the Caribbean during the latter part of the 19th century. They are literally a visual archive of the colonial legacies inherited by modern and contemporary artists and their descendants. More than thirty artists are represented in the exhibition. There are photographs by Vanley Burke and Robert Charlotte, paintings by Leasho Johnson and multi-media works by Suchitra Mattai and Andrea Chung. Combining digital animation and found photographs, Trinidadian artist Rodell Warner’s captured through the colonial lens, an intervention in the representation of these people and places. Adjacent to these, Ebony Patterson’s multi-channel video installation and recent AGO acquisition three kings weep…. (2018), unfolds its slow and monumental reflection on performances of black masculinities. If one was viewing this catalogue in the traditional standards of visual design and concept, the photographs ranged from acceptable to excellent composition, with some portraying simplistic ideas (women sitting together, straightfaced, staring at the camera), and others depicted puzzling and even bizarre scenes. I really enjoyed Paul Anthony Smith’s Untitled, 7 Women (2019) on loan
from the Hott Collection. He employs a unique technique called ‘picotage’, obscuring his subjects with textural geometric patterns that mimic ornate Caribbean architectural elements. There is another art piece that I believe was simply called “The Bullet.” This is one of those pieces that you have to see to believe. I sat there staring at it for about ten minutes. After a while, people began to fill in behind me, caught up in a dynamic piece. I was amazed by the creativity of the artist, and how he was able to create something that held an audience’s attention. The Montgomery Collection of Caribbean Photographs was in part donated by Patrick Montgomery, and in part purchased by the AGO with funds from: Dr. Liza & Dr. Frederick Murrell, Bruce Croxon & Debra Thier, Wes Hall & Kingsdale Advisors, Cindy & Shon Barnett, Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Kamala-Jean Gopie, Phil Lind & Ellen Roland, Martin Doc McKinney, Francilla Charles, Ray & Georgina Williams, Thaine & Bianca Carter, Charmaine Crooks, Nathaniel Crooks, Andrew Garrett & Dr. Belinda Longe, Neil L. Le Grand, Michael Lewis, Dr. Kenneth Montague & Sarah Aranha, Lenny & Julia Mortimore, and the Ferrotype Collective, 2019. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, the AGO has a ton of pictures, all that tell a story of the Caribbean’s past, our descendants, and the lives they once lived. The exhibit is open until February 21st, 2022; it is a perfect Saturday outing, and would be a great exhibit for children during Black History Month. Now, all you have to do is plan it.
he power of the Bolt name; the tale of Jah Thunder St. Mary quickly drafted me in his David House camp-a committed group of fullyfledged Rastafarians who took on the role of promoting music throughout the world. Jah Thunder easily recalls: “The first time I met Usian Bolt personally, was at a reception for Jamaica’s Olympic team. The athletes had returned from their glorious performance at the Olympics Athlete Aleen Bailey, herself a decorated athlete having won several medals was part of the team, and fortunately I was her cousin and a relative of Usain Bolt. Aleen Bailey came and told me she wanted to introduce me to someone, but I must confess, the name Bolt did not cross my mind. It was like some electric current was running through my body when we touched each other and I recalled telling him, Don’t allow any man to bolt past you cause it’s Bolt you name.” Jah Thunder explained the hassles he would encounter at several airports before Usain Bolt became a legend, but all this has stopped. “They usually put
EUGENE PITTER eugene@carib101.com
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER
JAMAICA -- You are likely to pass him a hundred times and couldn’t care less to raise an eyebrow. But, for the embassies he had visited, the name Bolt flashes like lightning through their minds. The deejay born Omar Bolt seems to be getting more than nine stares a second whenever he walks through local and international airports. Jah Thunder was born and raised in the Cassia Park community, Kingston. He was greatly influenced in music by his own cousin, international dancehall act Capleton. The fireman (Capleton) born in RY 10TH
ISSUE E6 •
, JANUA ESDAY 23 • WEDN
2018
VOLUM
NG EVERYTHI
YOU NEED
EVERYTHIN G
TISE: 647-72
2-6298
• ONLIN E:
POWERED BY
most challenging
only for the • PRIVATE •MORTGA MORTGAGES ED AND MORE! IN 1st & 2nd • SELF EMPLOY SPECIALIZING• NEW TO CANADA 17 2019 DAY, APRIL REFINANCES 5 • WEDNES 8 • ISSUE VOLUME 9 2019
A fee is charged
CHARLESE AYODEL Mortgage Agent
Group 12619
RTISE:
TO ADVE
LP MAKE
Mortgage
647-7
Agent |
Broker
Financial Group 12619 M first consultation CALLtoMEthe signing of your “I work for you, not the banks! From mortgage, our services are free. NEWSPA TODAY! BEAN.CO I CAN HELP! fee is chargedOCARIB only for the most challenging credit solutions, and it’s especially then that I can do for you what the banks cannot.” EVERYT D IN ONE ONLINE: ATORONT HING YOU www.c
416-875-4
523
TO
ADVERTI harles charle•s@bfg SE: 647-722-6 ayode SPECIALIZING IN 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES PRIVATE MORTGAGES le.ca 298 • ONLINE: broker•.ca REFINANCES • NEW TO CANADA • SELF EMPLOYED AND MORE! TORONTO
ARIBBEAN
NTOC
TORO
POWERED BY
R
YOUR DR
VOLUME
EAMS A
OYED •
8 • ISSU E
NEED IN ONE
EVERYTH
RTISE : 647-7 VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 4 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 2019 22-62
98 • ONLINE:
ING YOU
TORONTOC
416-875-4523
NEED
.COM
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE NEWSPAPER
www.charlesayodele.ca
IN ONE
ARIBBEAN
Mortgage Agent | Broker Financial Group 12619
CALL ME TODAY! I CAN HELP!
GAGE AND MORES !
2 •
HELCPING LAS
TO ADVERTISE: 647-722-6298 • ONLINE: TORONTOCARIBBEAN.COM
charles@bfgbroker.ca SHQ WR WKH HVV YHU\RQH DQG LV RXU EXVLQ RQ QJ IRU H WUHSUHQH JDQL]DWL DO VRPHWKLLove is UH DQ HQ OLDWHG RU RPH JUHDW ,I \RX D an emotion HVV 6RFL QLW\ DIÀ and & %XVLQ Conven- SXEOLF Valentin that we XF PDNH V U FRPPX AN e’s Day all feel, WR EH WR RZQHU R brate WKH WK DQQXDO 7 is aODQ IRU V CARIBBE it. The KH SODFH day to cele- is complet at the Pearson heartH \RXU S FRQWLQX WKLV LV W symbol ANESHA PREMRA ely O/TORONTO every new WR DWWHQG V 6th, 2018 n! LRQV DQG of love, is the internat MAHADE %XVLQHVional payroll for thisnon-profit; there on May the TC Busidren in Brampto J/TORONTO and there As with ALYSSA spend in the Caribbe EXVL- FRQQHFW charity. 100% is no for funds RQ IRU its 4th year, CARIBBEAN are O RI WKH 7& new goals? many of us DQG tion Center serious chil- helpingraised by this the foundat Now in FUHDWHG WR SURYLGH nity to FHVV LQ an IRXQGDWL 7KH JRD exof the that have heart issues. VWURQJ New year,rolls around, charity goes \HDU JRQH us. many neurs to SURZDV ion. very get children FUHDWH D entrepre an opportu L]H a baby Imagine LV WR with before RU in the Caribbe to that fun activities The Gala had year that the help QHVV 6RFLDO onals with HV WR KHOS RSWLP an 6RFLDO J RQ DQRWKHU aand very serious sue, but one set FXUUHQW having such as owners they need. is professi WHFKQLTX full of voluntee not having an aboutwas full of donated WLPH UHÁHFWLQof the new most of this year, RQ WKHLU a raffle heart JV FLDO EULQ through This eventSDWURQV business DVS ness isVW persona LOOV DQG the means 7KH 6R the TCCF rs that The team is entine’s RU HVWDEOLVK the surgery, the promise to make the LW\·V PR potential! WKH SDQG YHQWXUHV FRPPXQ that gavegifts, a quiz G OHDUQ VN ly heartbre WKHU FKDQFH WR JU go children l time to help dedicate their XVLQHVV it must beWR toVKDUH business EULQJ WRJHWKHU FRPPXQLW\ MHFWHG E UHDPV DQ We resolve H RI DQR aking their W RI WKH ensure that WR LHV a trua DJ to Day chocolate and away ValWKH DVH RXU G HVW cialized of the foundat WKH EHV experien YLVLRQDUce. H WKH ODW WDNLQJ DGYDQWDJ RSSRUWXQLW\ RZQHUV RI RWKHUV DERXW WKHLU WRJHWKHU This is what ion get the event wasdance the night of course medical SSRUWXQLWLHV FK FHV V YH FUHDWLYH LQWURGXF EXVLQHVV HGXFDWH The WKH\ RI- Children spe- well-dre full of generou away. This care as PLVVHG RRQ QHZ H[SHULHQ for many, two EXVLQHV possible. Caribbe SURGXFWL ’s Foundat FHV DQG DQG OG DQG temptin VHUYLFHV quickly an NHHS WKH ion (TCCF) ssed people s, extreme HPEDUN Unfortunately FN WR RXU VDPH R H- WR QHWZRUN SURGXFWV DQG LQQRYDWLYH DQG WKHLU EHgVW SUDFWL as to support to helpKRZ WR is at- 5TCCF On Saturda QG ly WKH HQWV RQ solve. FXOW WR U HU LQGLYLGXDO ULJKW ED the cause.who were proud U JURZ D This VKDULQJ y, Februar FXUUHQW DFKLHYHP hosted ed On Page QRW GLIÀ ·V DQRWK y 9th, ZKLOH DOVR WKH\ FDQ IXUWKH H EXVLQHVV PRGHO IUHVK DQG Continu cause that celebrat a Valentin ZHHNV LQ ZH·UH JK IHU FWLYH KDELWV ,W·V J EXW LW ed love and e’s Day Gala XQSURGX VWDUW D \HDU VWURQDOO\ IROORZ WKURX VH XQLTXH ZD\V WKDW QG WR EULQJ PRU Continued raised funds FRPVROYH WR OWRJHWKHU WR DFWX QW WR DFKLHYH WKR H[SDQG WKHLU EUD On Page 6RFLDO LV V J 7 way. %XVLQHV RQH SURYLGLQ PDWWHU D H WKDW FRPPLWPH H their 7KH 7& Virtual Tours DQG PDN HYHQWV LQ LQJ WR GR WR PDN R and High Quality KABRENA RI WZR Down payment ROBINSON/TO JRDOV :KDW DUH \RX JR SULQJ WKH 7RURQW HD Photos to RONTO Loans - Cash you SULVHG Attract moreCARIBBEAN W" 7KLV 6 In Jamaica, Back Mortgage Buyers a central GLIIHUHQ per formally invites Offers* and popular belief that “education WKLV \HDUan Newspa NTO CARIBBEAN is tise”. it all starts at is the key to success” and Caribbe SIMONE SMITH/TORO Inc the Realelementary child’s On Friday, First & Second Estate Agentstages of a life. Fraternity Alpha However, Phi 87thfactors 647-8 foundation hosted September 16th the overwhelmed by the their with dave@se inadequate EAN Mortgages the Alpha 67-78 ongoing such hosting foundation their resources archrealt as n support It CARIBB Sigma Equity the 09 12th draising gala to facilitateisstudents not y.ca |Conventio in educational ONTO of Delta u– as they were on the grounds annual fun- community has been receiving from Loans dave.sea Regional institutions, March a coincid from $5000 the sisters contin Club ence by LL/TOR rchrealty over the years. the broth- Midwestern of Donalda the in Toronto. the dream is a XFDWLRQDO IXOÀ nized and in Toronto. CASSE Debt Consoli g A-KAY .co of 2nd, Inc., timeOOPHQW FDQ EH that Hosted by CP24 - $500,000 tans 2019, on and Nathan was “I Sorority our elders Fraternity for the very of edDowner, Saturd Onefirst HDVLO\ GHWHUUH dation Thetacipati always happenin 50 Village this organization Regga ay, Canadanchor what can beam still to this dayHome s ofAlpha the event is no eman did not know, G ning for our itSHAUN Centre amazed at e of live declar bita day fostering Alpha who effortPhi accomplished Pl Suite With so much that ed Ti-featured ana.eveMississauga those ed ais little mandate Refinance & much-needthe fought counauctions, 100 hundr Day; it was y our ers city of Toronto, together with Saturd when we come of of to improve from looking events , ON L4Z entertainmen memotration event For wasacross also the holidada GLQLQJ ay night like-minded individuals childhood 1V9 across ÀQH eds in the great thereasare ationInc. ed er Home Purcha a some tors whocoordinat and a passion Good of WRSSHG had visitors SIMONE ion in this weekend tion the we island. reggaeZLWK Houseeduca- the that or Found -DPDLFDQ was a those sentinFXLVLQH andGTA of great to support , or unatLess inclusLee with This SMITH/T reggae lished III, and ances Hotels se wonder The only ia- by like Caribana, asThe Than music in fans g the past, com- in less na Karen filled Delta unnoticed positions,”artists ORONT ity and zaa t the zaa Good an exquisite ebrate in downt Helping at ToAssoc the of reggae vibe of the U.S.A. mayDr.goMaula he said. first estab own ambiance. team O CARIBB CreditEAN a reKwan Hands &isConfer, repre- and fortunate Foundation Dewitat that Mortgage Agent island presen the journe all parts imhas took TorontTheOpera Jamaica e, equal Airport by This is why . havetosuch rnia.the says place popula i- was1966, t, andHands weseeks License brought lanthropists, Helping o, toevent ian Kwan “improve cornuc collaborated activi- from #12275 y of one entrepreneurs ians, it own the that n culturr takes tended. r genres future Canad next generation the lives s visiting cel- andTitansout phi- LQVLGH Newspape e try,”the Marriot Jamaica CanadToronto opia NATA nd, CalifoAfrica of bers of with artists Regga our12th and other time of the most The weekend started n Canad ofisJamaicans cel- in of American oration other memWKH &RQVXO *HQHUDO all of the LYAines. inof discipl li phras of ence Africa thesift Swahi communities the incommunity 2019, the ronto Caribbean during in Oakla amount TONE Rooted of music in to ande.their April building Anne Marie Bonner sCALL “As Centre. Regga includ bytime neighb a through 2IÀFH ry 1st, iation (CKA) the world;in support orchesofofthe creating traditions Y in a unique on Friday, Molly April cordcityeducation in the Eglinto the harRI OR His collab frican e was e workin at the same orhood,foundation’s novel, the time world-class to begin continued t tion.ties trated born d from Johnso natalya@lend TEXT with system through ascene ntbegan s and On Januazaa Assoc the Pan-ASquare is rooted ation to on Sunday, our an incred after Hale, causeCraig, in Falmouth find theof lives event put deriveand morefinancialg 416-83 of “building and who was n and the Toront ended porta 5 blosso n West investment to deliver frastructure, weekend. occasion Caribana was mean Jamaica, his consid a foundusasized and noise education”. Founder 7-5460 zaa, Philips artists “first fruits .ca | www.lendmor ibly Musica On Page al custom Wynto officially concept toon in in- med through resource materials, g events introduced an Kwan wave in the- cultur gives of ing, vance o momento by support a makContinued emph n d Kwan n Culcha reggae a and in efinancial.ca ora erable compellin weekend, Andre zaa President was of his homeland. and experand Jamaicmaica,the 1970s of Helping Artisti y. This recon 14th. hworks. w tions l Director ebrate y, at Natha first time; ma- mean KwanIt journey…” reputa Marsalis, their of Sigma Epsilon n diasp The obser multi-i an immig of Hands communit home here Karl Haleafter tion as Andrew c Direct Continued Jaties nstrum withe.activity, to our the brothers includ The toand expressed for that holida to for the ian procla a’s vest.” the Africa Africans) rants a Page 7ing Harbohim to produ Toronto Chapter7 es a ducer, Craig is or ute On begin thatdirecto in Toront (panrobust SIMONE SMITH/TORONTO CARIBBEAN made he is entalist, vocalis invited to Quincy Canad lit to help Mortgag orwas Toronto Page n Culturby pan in Toron Lambda - the a first Canad ccas personally caster who r, compo Ontario,- $500,000 week in orga-Lee. Africa were ued On First & Second o, $5000 t, pro- es for Nelson Jones, twourfront’s tribwe Ameri ated and weekend their ser, ing it theKwanzaa to 3D Sign a comContin has to Ice, to celebr to and perfor & Centre from had the For all my rice burning, too much doors in 2004, Proper Television – have been filled Fire , repre Loanswith cooks from work in multip manc, and Mandela at and tion for great broadEquity y is nowd the world The Toron green seven nectattend the Rogers ages salt behind MAS- all000 walks of life. This year le musica fortune OMNI Televis music compo in using, overcooking friends out who is the producer tion – along history.red, black andg of the cer- holidans aroun , community, d Mortg Consolida ion. sitions l genres – has become with our to be local celebriDebtsoon Kwanzaa there, the time has come for anoth- TERCHEF &CANADA up in g the lightin seven-day 26th Africa rate family for $5000 - $500, rating expressing e & Home Purchase First Secon Virtual the
ESNTO BRARTO CELETO
H VER HTAHNEDTSI OF KAEO A TA Z T N SCARBOROUGH A KW REPRESENTING ANS
CANADA
BUY - SELL
DAVE JOH
NSON
Powered DLC BedrockFinancial by Lic 12275
- INVEST BUY - SELL CONFIDENCE WITH
SON EST DAVE JOHN L - INV E Y -HSEL FIDENC BUWIT CON 50 Village Quality Back L4Z 1V9 and High Loans - Cash Mississauga, ON Tours payment N VirtualDown NSO Estate Agent BUY - SELL - INVEST DAVE JOHReal Agent Mortgage License #12275
7809archrealty.co 647-867a | dave.se Pl Suite 100 realty.c
search
dave@
Centre 50 Villagega, ON L4Z 1V9 Mississau
BUY - SEL
WITH CONL - INV EST FIDENCE
one of Canada’s most stands an:Refinanc international figure from successful ty-Down Tours Home and production companies.on They have skater, a High cyber analyst, a Good Credit Qualitysecurity payment Equity Loans Than ase HD Photos Less orand lidatiacross a wide Purchcar - Cash to Attract strategically worked salesman, an entrepreneur. GoodLoans Back Conso more Buyers Mortgage & Home rangeDebt of genres, ance and are responyear they will be competing for Offers* CreditaThis TONEY sible for overRefin 600 hours of reality, chance to beNATALY one of sixA titleholdGood Home 416-837-5460 ancial.ca RealOR Less Than TEXT lifestyle, and pro- ers and take home the $100,000 Estate CALL 647-867efinancial.ca dave@s prize. Agent| www.lendmorefin Good or documentary Mortgage Agent EY cashearchre gramming. natalya@lendmor #12275 7809 60 alty.ca 37-54 l.ca This season,ALYA overLicense aTON thouContinued | dave.se On Page 5 orefinancia 416-8 NAT archrea sand promising chefs TEXT | www.lendm lty.co ORauditioned ancial.ca CALL ndmorefin18 spots for only 18 spots; these 50 Village natalya@le
DAVE JOH
NSON
Powered by
DLC BedrockFinancial Lic 12275
Powered
l Group
by
Lic 12275 DLC BedrockFinancia
Group
Mississau Centre Pl Suite 100 ga, ON L4Z 1V9
YEAR INDUSTRY
First & Second Mortgages Equity Loans from $5000 - $500,000 Debt Consolidation Home Refinance & Home Purchase Good or Less Than Good Credit
WITH CONFIDENCE
Virtual Tours and High Quality HD Photos to Attract more Buyers Down payment Loans - Cash Back Mortgage Offers*
DAVE JOHNSON Real Estate Agent 647-867-7809
dave@searchrealty.ca | dave.searchrealty.co 50 Village Centre Pl Suite 100 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9
LEARN FROM 10
NATALYA TONEY
Mortgage Agent License #12275 Powered by
DLC BedrockFinancial Group Lic 12275
CALL OR TEXT 416-837-5460 natalya@lendmorefinancial.ca | www.lendmorefinancial.ca
EXPERT MIKE
REID
48
Mortgage Agent License #12275
First & Secon Equity Loans d Mortgages Debt Conso from $5000 $500,000 Home Refinlidation Good or Lessance & Home Than Good Purchase Credit NATALYA TONEY CALL OR TEXT
DLC BedrockFinancial Powered by Lic 12275
Group
Y!
BY
MARC
H 6 2019
NEWSPAP
ER
FIND THESE ARTICLES AND MORE ONLINE www.TOCaribNews.com
Group
YOU ONLY NEED ued On MINUTE A DAY TO MAKE A FEWContin Page S 5 A LIVING
WITH STEP BY STEP MENTORING YOU’LL BE ABLE AND THE USE OF A SMARTPHONE TO TRADE IN THE NO EXPERIENCE , FOREIGN EXCHANGE NEEDED. MARKET,
CALL 1-800-377-41
POWERED
LIKE > COMMENT > SHARE > JOIN THE COMMUNITY
WITH CONF- INVEST IDENCE
er round of MASTERCHEF CANADA! memoe. “Celeb ber sentines during s of Decem cultur a is a mean Canada’s favorite culinary competicandl y held from more the 52ndit Canad tionOffers* is inBuyers their 6th season, and they to Attract emon ry 1st. HD PhotosMortgage marks QualityCash Back and HighLoans return with a two-hour premiere to JanuaThis year Kwanzaa since Virtual Tourspayment Down of on April 8th, broadcasting on CTV. MASTERCHEF CANADA has landed Anniversary Agent Real Estate two nominations for the 2019 Canada Screen Awards including “Best -7809 realty.co 647-867| dave.search Reality/Competition Series.” It is no more Buyers hrealty.ca to Attract dave@searc Suite 100 since opening its surprise Centre Plbecause HD PhotosMortgage Offers*
REALIT
NEWSPAPERWEDNESDAY,
CARIBBEAN.COM
TO ADVE
CHARLES AYODELE
2019
NEWSPAPE
“I work for A fee is charged you, only for the not the banks! most challeng From first consulta SPECIALIZ ing credit solutions,tion to the signing REFINANCEING IN 1st and it’s especial of your mortgag VOLUME & 2nd MORT 6 • ISSUE S •15NEW ly then that e, our • WEDNESD TO CANA GAGES I can do for services are free. AY, SEPTEMB • PRIVA DA you what ER 20TH • SELF EMPL the banks TE MORT 2017 cannot.”
NEWSPAPER NEED IN ONE
SOCIAL LOVE AND STATUS HEARTS
VOLU
NE: • ONLI 22-6298
SDAY, FEBRU
IN ONE
IBBEAN.COM
CHARLE S AY DREAMS THING YOU ELE A REALITY! EVERY I PER CAN HELP MAKE YOUR OD
WEDN 24 •
NEE 6298 • 416-875-4523EVERYT ISE: 647-722HING YOU TO ADVERT .COM
| Broker Financial
CALL ME TODAY! I CAN HELP!
.ca a www.charlesayodele charles@bfgbroker.c
• WEDNE
YOU NEED
TORONTOCAR
I CAN HE
ARY
JANU ESDAY,
• ISSUE ME 7
8 • ISSUE 1
ARY 20
TO ADVER
98 • E YOU the banks cannot.” your mortgage, MAK : 647-722-62 to the signing ofthen that I can do for you what RTISE HELP From first consultation I CAN not the banks! credit solutions, and it’s especially “I work for you, GES
TO ADVE
VOLUME
ER
NEWSPAP
IN ONE
EAN.COM
A REALITY! R DREAMS our services are free. NTOCARIBB
TORO ONLINE:
me in a room and virtually interrogate me before I could go, but, all this has changed; everyone is dying to see just about anyone who is passing with the name Bolt tagged to their luggage.” The Rastafarian deejay is likely to get celebrity treatment at local hotels. Not only are guests waiting in line to get his autograph, but also female staff members are ready to pamper him. “I recall getting an entire suite because I am a Bolt and in terms of food, it was, just order anything you want to eat.” Jah Thunder believes Bolt has inspired not only Jamaicans, but also the world. “He (Bolt) teaches us to, not only reach for the stars, but beyond. Although breaking his own record, he returned breaking-not only his personal best, but set a new world record at 9.58 in the 100 metres race. Bolt is telling us that in order to achieve excellence, one has to move from mediocrity to greatness. Another great lesson he imparts is that of being focussed as we aim for our goals.”
natalya@le
ndmorefina
ncial.ca
416-837-54 | www.lendm
60
orefinancia
l.ca
Jah Thunder rakes up another great virtue the legendary Bolt displays, that of laughter. “They say laughter is the best medicine and Bolt is ever having fun along with his To Di World pose which has spectators cheering, and hundreds of kids mimicking him.” Jah Thunder lists some of his favourite recordings as: • “What’s Going” On ft. Capleton produced by Chris Records label • “1 2 3” produced by Syndicate Music on the Syndicate Music label • “Party All Night” produced by Christopher Daley and Dave Mitchell for Daley Works Entertainment • “White or Black” produced by Iley Kush Records on Kush Records label • “Secret of Survive” produced by Sponge Music on the Sponge Music label • “Up-load” ft. BL Tha Hook Slaya produced by BL Tha Hook Slaya on the Hook Slaya label
Pickering
Serving Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough since 2001
The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre ~ Pickering 1057 Brock Road Pickering, ON L1W 3T7
Nor
Our staff is familiar with the diverse traditions of the customers we serve. Let us help ensure that your unique preferences are accommodated. Talk to us today and we’ll explain all your funeral options and help you through your immediate or pre-arrangement needs.
d
Parkway
d
g
Roa
oa
ton
K
s ing
R ton
Pickerin
The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres
Hi
g
a hw
y4
01
TSA
i re s Bea
oad
eet
ck R
Str
Squ
B ro
ly Bay
ch Ro
Dill
ad
ing
dy
ham
San
Ro
ch
ad
Bea
Cle
nt me
oa sR
d
Roa d
1057 Brock Road | Pickering | 905.686.5589
w w w. m o u n t p l e a s a n t g r o u p . c o m
The Simple Alternative is a business name of Canadian Memorial Services which is affiliated with Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries.
PAGE 18
FEATURE
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Photo Credit: Frankie Nguyen
Dan Watkins;
Solcell CBD (Solar Energy), Greencell Getting us Healthy, not High! SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
TC REPORTER
My interview with Dan Watkins turned out to be highly educational. As I sat there listening to him explain the difference between CBD and THC, I thought about how many misunderstandings are rooted in a basic confusion or lack of knowledge when it comes to the marijuana plant. Many of us have decided that cannabis is bad, and we are not willing to have an open mind to learn about CBD. What Dan wants to do is help set the record straight on a few things. With the most recent discovery of an “Endo-Cannabinoid System,” the cannabis industry has put their focus on educating people on the benefits of CBD. Cannabinoids such as Cannabidiol (CBD) found highly prevalent in hemp, have shown to assist those that depend on synthetic, addictive and sometimes unnatural or toxic medicine. Global research continues to show that very serious ailments ranging from: cancer to diabetes, arthritis, weight management, addiction and severe stress can all be treated to some degree with hemp derived CBD. SOLCELL “To bring light to the cell.” Dan Watkins is a 25-year International Bank, Farm and International Capital Markets retired Senior Executive. He is a 4th generation combat veteran (Naval Special Warfare), who studied biology at Coastal Carolina University, before entering the financial advisory space. After a pedigree career with global organizations such as Nasdaq, Reuters and Moody’s, he saw a new industry opening up to him. Dan entered the New Jersey Cannabis program as the first Hemp Farm
Company “SOLCELL CBD.” In 2020 Dan started GreenCELL. General Counsel and Chairman, Edward N.Tobias, Esq. was successful in securing one of, if not the very first federal cannabis permits in US History in the USDA NJ Hemp program #34_001. With his company, he is able to: support a future of smart healthy locally sourced agriculture for and by families, provide jobs and education, deliver seed to sell, and help people feed themselves and care for the environment through indoor urban farming. The scheduled 30-minute interview turned into an hour and a half dialogue, where Dan and I got personal on the topic of CBD. “I grew up in New York and New Jersey,” Dan began. “My dad’s side of the family is from Barbados, and my mom’s side of the family is from Puerto Rico and Spain. My dad taught me a lot of things; he grew up in the Bronx and it was all about the hustle. Mom was a social worker; it was just in her nature to help others. We spent a lot of time helping people in the community. She wanted to work with the homeless and drug addicts. When I was in high school I was interested in studying diseases. Not sure why, but it interested me. In 1993 I joined the Navy Seals, and did that for a couple years. I decided to go back to school and study biology.” Towards the latter part of his career, he started to do international banking. In 2014, the farm bill in the U.S. changed. It was when Dan made a remarkable discovery. “Oh my God I can’t believe it. Farming is every country’s most important and economic industry.” This sent Dan on an unexpected journey; he now wanted to learn everything that he could about farming. “I learned that the weather could make a country or break a country,” Dan shares. “I also learned that farmers are the lowest paid people in the world. Some of the lowest paid people in the world lived on a farm until cannabis came on the scene. A group of us began talking about the different types of weed that we smoke. The topic of CBD came up, and what had to
be reiterated was the fact that CBD doesn’t get you high, it gets you healthy!” Hemp, I found out, is the biggest business in human history. Dan sees the ability to save lives. It is all there in science. “The National Institute of Health has a collection of research studies all showing the benefits of CBD. Since 1993, CBD has had a myriad of health breakthroughs. It has been found to kill cancer in animal cells, and a study was done in May 2021 that reports the benefits of CBD use with COVID-19 patients. It is activated on the mitochondrial membrane; CBD is absorbed there and stops COVID.-19 from replicating; it also promotes the body’s ability to fight disease. One of the biggest issues, Simone, is that most people don’t eat well, and they don’t live well. I had the pleasure to discuss the world of CBD from both a medical and an agricultural perspective with Charlie Piermarini, PA-C, MSPAS MS, MPH CEO of Restorative Care in Phoenix, AZ. The main focus of our discussion was genetics. Genetics in plants are all about the results of our diets that affect our bodies, animals and the earth! We explored the confusion around the word cannabis, and how it is used synonymously with marijuana. Cannabis primarily stands for hemp, the form of the plant that has over 50,000 industrial uses and most popularly for Cannabidiol aka CBD, the Cannabinoid that gets you healthy not high. For Dan, it is not about being a farmer, but knowing how to own a farm business. As a local farmer (serving a population as big as Toronto, 40% Black and Hispanic), the opportunity to be an urban farmer in the city requires sophistication, and opens up many opportunities for our community. When you get a chance, visit www. solcellco.com/shop. He has a collection of excellent CBD products ranging from Mango Muscle Pain Gel, to Hemp Lotion with Lavender. All GreenCELL™ Hemp products come from registered farms and processing labs in and around the New England area. Full Certificate of Analysis (COA) and FDA disclaimers are available to all customers.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
FEATURE
PAGE 19
Miso: what is it and how to use it 5 things to consider when buying a bread maker A bread maker is a small appliance that allows you to easily prepare homemade loaves. If you’re considering purchasing one for your kitchen, here are five criteria to consider.
3. Loaf size. Each bread maker will make a different size loaf. If you have a large family, you may want to look for a bread maker that makes big loaves. 4. Noise. Unfortunately, most bread makers are quite noisy, especially during the kneading process. In addition, they normally make loud beeping sounds between each
Usually consumed as a condiment, miso is often added to soups, stews, sauces, marinades, dressings and more. It’s also delicious with corn on the cob. Furthermore, some people use miso as a substitute for butter or salt in certain baking recipes. The colour and flavour of miso changes depending on a number of factors. For example, the longer miso is fermented, the more pungent it’ll taste. In addition, the type of soybean or grain that’s used can result in a lighter or darker coloured miso. You may need to test out several types of miso to find ones that appeal to your taste buds and work best with your favourite dishes.
1. Space. Bread makers can be fairly bulky countertop applian ces. Before making your purchase, you should decide where you want to keep the bread ma ker to ensure you have enough space. 2. Features. Bread makers come with a variety of different features. Depending on the model, you can adjust how thick you want the crust to be or make recipes with different ty pes of flour, such as whole wheat or spelt. Some bread makers can even make meatloaf and jam.
Miso is a traditional Japanese paste. It’s made by fermenting soybeans with salt, koji culture and sometimes other ingredients such as rice, buckwheat, barley and oats.
Lastly, miso is high in protein and contains bacteria that are good for your gut. However, if you want to enjoy all of miso’s nutritional benefits, it’s best to purchase an organic variety.
step. If these sounds are a problem, look for a model that comes with an adjustable volume control. 5. Cost. Like any other kitchen appliance, bread makers are available at a variety of price points. On average, you can expect to pay around $100 to $200. One thing is certain, the smell of baking bread and biting into a fresh loaf are among life’s little pleasures.
Bread makers usually have a stainless steel or plastic exterior with a removable, non-stick metal bowl fitted with one or two kneading blades. Most models also have a digital display and a window so you can watch the bread bake.
Chickpeas: a versatile ingredient Chickpeas are affordable, nutritious and can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes. They can add flavour, texture and nutrients to salads, pastas, stews, curries, tagines, wraps and other dishes.
can be used to make gluten-free tortillas and pizza dough. To find dried or canned chickpeas, visit your local grocery store.
Roasted and seasoned chickpeas make an excellent protein-packed snack. In addition, puréed chickpeas can be used to make delicious homemade soups, nutritious cookies and flavourful hummus dips.
AQUAFABA Aquafaba is the liquid leftover when chickpeas are cooked. It can be used to replace egg whites in a variety of recipes because of its mild flavour. When whipped, aquafaba has the same texture as stiff egg whites. Consequently, it can be used to make vegan meringues, mousses, custards and more.
Lightly mashed chickpeas are a great meat substitute in vegetarian dishes and are featured in several Middle Eastern staples, including falafel. Furthermore, chickpea flour
PAGE 20
FEATURE
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
ROMEYO WILSON Making us all want some Breakfast in Bed
I was talking to a friend the other day, and we were venting about the fact that R&B is one of those genres that seems to be dying out. I really don’t want to say that, because Lord knows I have a burning love for R&B, but after thinking about it for a moment, I was like, “Well, maybe it is dying out.” When I think back on R&B from the 90’s I remember songs that would actually touch the soul. Most songs were about falling in love, with someone, or about someone breaking your heart, but it always brought you to a place of understanding. You could feel the artist’s pain in their lyrics. A great example of this is Usher’s album “Confessions,” one album that I can listen to from beginning to end without skipping a song. My heart was uplifted when I was introduced to a young man named Romeyo Wilson. With songs like “Text Me,” “Don’t waste my time,” and “Send Nudes,” it is no wonder our Classic Man’s songs are hitting astronomical numbers on Spotify. His songs evoke a story in each listener, and could very well be used as a tool for getting women to do what you want them to do, without putting in any work yourself. With a unique sound, reminiscent of the 90’s, strong work ethic, and a go with the flow mentality, Romeyo has found a way to separate himself from other artists coming out of the GTA. He is exceptionally skilled at collaborating with other influencers in the music industry, and has an inept ability to create quality music effortlessly. “I go based on what I feel relates to me most, and what I feel resonates with me.” Romeyo has collaborated with some of the most popular artists in the music industry, from: B5 Sammie, Jacquees, and he even caught the attention of Eric Bellinger & Rotimi. Since his introduction to the music industry in 2007, he has successfully sold out venues, and his EP, “P.O.V.” debuted in February of 2020 with 150,00 streams within the first twenty-four hours of release. I am happy to say that finally, we have a young man who has brought us back to a time when R&B became that necessary space listeners (most importantly, women) would retreat to when they grew tired of the misogyny found in other genres like Hip Hop. Our Classic Man is new to some and not to others, the man who makes us all want “Breakfast in Bed,” Romeyo Wilson. He came onto the call, looking like he was about to do a music video. I could tell he was a little tired, but I learned it was because the night before was the release of his latest project, “Breakfast in Bed.” “It’s a lot of work,” Romeo shares with me. “It is long nights, and early mornings.” “I hear you Romeyo. Let’s do this interview so that you can get a little rest. Tell me a little about where you are from.” “I was born in Toronto, my dad is from Cameroon (American Citizen), and my mom is from Trinidad (Canadian Citizen). It is interesting. My mom has always been supportive of whatever I do, but she became more supportive when she saw the first sold-out show. From there she saw it was real. I flew my dad out here to see the show.”
I didn’t know if I should have broken it to him; that is typical of Caribbean parents. For them, the proof is always in the pudding. What I didn’t know was that Romeyo came from a famous family. “I didn’t know I was into music because my dad had me playing sports. My dad is Don Wilson (nominated to Hall of Fame). He played for Argo’s. This is why he had me playing football. When I got to high school I discovered music. I would try to make funny raps. I was fourteen years old when I moved to Brampton. This is when I discovered my voice. Brampton moulded me into a singer. I auditioned for a talent show at Brampton Centennial High School. I was very nervous. It is funny when I think back; I would raise my leg when my voice went up.” Romeyo chuckled. I would do this so that I would not focus on the crowd. The first song that I sang by myself was “My Girl.” People were like who is this kid.” Romeyo tells me that the older kids took him in, and from then, he was known as the singer guy. At fifteen years old he went into the studio for the first time. “I was confused because I had never been in the studio before, and I had to learn everything. The first song I recorded was “Bedroom Blues,” Everyone was like that is nice. The next step was taking my music and putting it on social media. It was around the end of high school when I made that decision. People were receptive; people were posting, and re-posting. It caught on like wildfire. My favourite song with my cousin to the date is “One more time!” For those who don’t know, Romeyo has a cousin in the industry, a young man we all know as Fame Holiday. Fame and Romeyo began working together creatively, and Fame constantly brought songs to Romeyo’s attention. “He would send me the beat, and I got to writing. I have muses in my life that inspire me. Now everything that I sing about represents something happening in my life.” I know that the pandemic affected everyone, but it had a detrimental effect on creatives in the music industry. I was curious as to how Romeyo navigated during this time. “COVID-19 first hit me when I had to cancel my first acoustic show. I had to sit back and re-work things. POV came out in February 2020, and I am going to say this; before anyone else was doing Instagram Lives, Fame and I started to do them. We had lights, a deejay, and a flyer. We actually put on a real show. People started to fund us because they enjoyed our production.” Romeyo’s latest project dropped on October 14th, 2021. “Breakfast in Bed, is all about wanting something to last until the next day,” Romeyo smiles shyly. “It’s about wanting to continue to embrace what happened in bed the night before. My favourite song is “Losing all control.” It is about not knowing when to leave a situation, even when it’s bad for you. It has an old school vibe, very vulnerable.” You can find Romeyo’s latest project on all streaming platforms. I am thankful to this young man for finding a way to bring the R back to R&B.
Photo Credit: TakenByPDM
Written by Simone J. Smith Toronto Caribbean News
www.danforthfoodmarket.com We’re simply the best West Indian store in town.
Grace Peanut Punch 250 ml
1
50 2/
Titus Sardines 125 g
Renuzit Air Freshener Assorted 198 g
1
99
Milo Malt Drink Mix 400 g
1
2
Irie Oxtail Gravy
2/$
2
Baked Beans In Tomato Sauce
99
99
each
50 2/
Heinz Tomato Ketchup
398 ml
$ 2/
Nu Fresh Coconut Water
Lucozade Original Energy Glucose Drink 380 ml
575 ml
each
Eastern Star Coconut Milk
50 2/
99
¢
each
520 ml
454 ml
398 ml
Vim Cream Cleaner
Assorted 500 ml
¢
each
5 ¢
each
5
2/$
Oasis Apple Juice 960 ml
3
39
79 3
Cedar Yellow Split Peas
6
5 kg
Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner 4.26 lt
¢
each
Demerara Gold Cane Sugar 3 lb
each
69 each each
99
8
each
Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix
1
Twist Shandy Lemonade
2/$
each
Assorted 905 g
3
275 ml
99
Hunt’s Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce 680 ml
Creation Foods Vege Chunks Assorted 200 g
99 Face Masks each
99
3 ply pkg of 10
¢
each
1
99
1
each each
99 pkg
Delicious Jamaican Dish Frozen Mutton Meat
DON’T PAY FOR FAT!!
Best Quality Easy Cook Oxtail
7
Fresh or Previously Frozen
Burned Goat Head
Fresh or Frozen Goat Tripe
9
4
3
Fresh Breast Bone Removed Pork Spare Ribs
2
99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 49 $ $ 99 lb lb lb lb bag Frozen or Previously Frozen
Frozen Grey Snapper Steak
6
$ 99 lb as is
Frozen Conch Meat
Frozen Herring Sprat
Fresh Large Chicken Feet
2 13 Equal
$ 99 lb
99 lb $ 99 lb
2
69.95/5 lb Box
Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters
34
99
18 kg box
with purchase of 2 cases or more Thursday to Sunday Only
Fresh Seafood Catches Fresh Yellow Tail or Lane Snappers
5
Fresh Atlantic Whole Salmon
Fresh Baby King Fish
3
7
99 99 $ $ 99 $ lb as is lb as is lb as is Fresh Jamaican Yellow Yams
Fresh Jamaican Coco
6
5
Fresh Jamaican Pumpkin
Fresh Ripe Plantain
1
19
49 lb
lb
Fresh Red Grouper
$ 99 $ 99 lb as is lb as is
3 1 3 Five Locations To Serve You Better 99
Fresh Doctor Fish
49
lb
lb
Store Hours
Monday-Friday 9 am to 9 pm Saturday 8 am to 9 pm Sunday 9 am to 7 pm
Store Hours
Monday-Friday 9 am to 9 pm Saturday 9 am to 9 pm Sunday 9 am to 8 pm
Lawrence Ave. E .
Store Hours
Monday-Friday 9 am to 9 pm Saturday 9 am to 9 pm Sunday 9 am to 7 pm
Dundas St. E.
Store Hours
Mond-Thurs 9:30 am to 9 pm Fri.-Sat. 9 am to 9 pm Sunday 9 am to 6 pm
Stafford Dr.
Rutherford Rd. South .
Finch Ave. W .
Dixie Rd.
d
Bloor St. E.
Danforth Food Market 1225 Dundas St. Dixie & Dundas Missisauga 905-949-9990
Cawtra Rd.
Roa
Danforth Food Market 651 Markam Rd. 416-439-6397
Markam Rd.
ion
Martin Grove Rd.
Danforth Food Market 301 Silverstone Dr. A l b 416-740-9870
D r.
Keele St.
Sheppard Ave. W .
Sheppard Ave. E .
Steeles Ave. W.
Si lv er st on e
Finch Ave. W. Danforth Food Market 3701 Keele St. 416-398-8123
Kennedy Rd. Soith
Specials in Effect Thu. Oct. 28th until Wed., November 3rd, 2021. Although we strive for accuracy in both copy & illustration, unintentional error may occur, we reserve the right to correct any error. Specials Available While Quantities Last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Danforth Food Market 144 Kennedy Road South 289-298-0399
Glidden Rd.
Store Hours
Monday-Friday 9 am to 9 pm Saturday 8 am to 9 pm Sunday 9 am to 7 pm
HEALTH
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
PAGE 27
White kidney beans, cinnamon extract, and coffee bean extract have been shown to help manage blood glucose W. GIFFORDJONES MD DIANA GIFFORD-JONES COMMON SENSE HEALTH
Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher and poet, wrote, “All life is an experiment.” So, this week, to conclude our six-part series on the devastating and relentless pandemic of type 2-diabetes, we conclude with a challenge to readers to undertake an experiment. The premise of the experiment is that achieving the “perfect” diet and carving time for physically active lifestyles is not always feasible. The evidence is overwhelming that for too many people, losing excessive weight is not easy. In fact, society has become not only complacent about obesity, but accepting and even promoting it. For “skinny fat people” too the
ones who may not present as overweight, but whose bodies harbour visceral fat around internal organs, there is cause for concern. That fat is like a ticking time bomb strapped to key organs, enabling the forward march of type 2-diabetes and other debilitating conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. What if readers of this column were to undertake a personal challenge to attempt the same reversal of disease that controlled trials have achieved with as simple an approach as the use of a brown seaweed supplement to control glycaemic stress? You can explore any similar natural ingredients that have been shown to help manage blood glucose swings naturally. These include white kidney beans, cinnamon extract, and coffee bean extract. But none have shown the outstanding level of performance in the lab as brown seaweed. A Canadian company, using Canadian sourced ingredients, is making a uniquely Canadian contribution to good health, offering an alternative
to consumers who want to halt and reverse the development of diabetes. Found in natural health food stores, Certified Natural’s Glycaemic Control contains a concentrated form of brown seaweed called InSea2. The controlled experimental results described last week involved two remarkable six-month trials. One involved pre-diabetic subjects; the other involved individuals diagnosed with type 2-diabetes. In both studies, participants took 250 mg of InSea2 thirty minutes before each of three meals a day. Results showed, for example, a 48% decrease in post-meal blood sugar surge by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates. This means less insulin is needed to manage blood sugar, effectively reducing demand for the pancreas. Similarly, the research showed a 39% reduction in glycaemic stress resulting from sugar digestion. Albert Einstein famously said, “No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.” Thus, in all
things, there is a measure of artfulness in determining what combination of factors will be sufficient to convince you of a truth. There is nothing like personal experience to determine the formula that will work for you. So, if you are pre-diabetic or have type 2-diabetes, why not try to replicate the results of these remarkable studies? There are no dead bodies from people trying natural supplements, and while 250mg of brown seaweed before each meal may not meet Einstein’s test of proof, you can watch for your own results. Maybe like the study participants, you will see improvements in your ability to manage blood sugar levels, and that will be proof enough. Just as Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essays championed individualism in opposition to what he saw as negative societal trends, so this Gifford-Jones article is an invitation to individual readers to take up a personal challenge. Give it six months of committed effort, and then let us know your results.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
COMMUNITY
PAGE 29
As a community we lack unity. How are we supposed to rebuild the Black Wall Street? DAVID ANDERSON d_anderson@carib101.com
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Do you know what the problem is? We can never stand up as one and unite for change. I am getting really sick and tired of this crab in a bucket mentality. As a community, we have not done enough. We have not built enough. Instead of correcting history, we have chosen the path of repeating it. I mean it is true we cannot hide from who
we are but grow and learn from who we were. We cannot be afraid to let our brothers and sisters continue to separate. As a community we lack unity. How are we supposed to rebuild the Black Wall Street? How come it has never been remade since the tragic Tulsa race massacre that took place May 31st and June 1st 1921? City officials, to attack Black business owners, and residents gave the people weapons. They destroyed homes in Tulsa Oklahoma. What was once a flourishing community in Tulsa Oklahoma was reduced to nothing but campfire stories. This left a negative impact on the Black community. Have you ever heard the phrase crabs in a bucket? This is a metaphor for people who either live in the same environ-
ment or are after specific goals. What we all get confused about is that there is enough for everyone. I used to hate the saying “Let’s get this bag,” because it puts one trophy at the top of the pedestal. Humans are so competitive that they would rather sabotage their future as long as they beat you or finish first. This is how you burn bridges that you will have to cross again in life. Working towards one goal usually is beneficial to each individual or as a collective (team). Every sports team makes it clear what their goals are in the pre-season. This allows coaches and players to develop a relationship that is based on trust and personal development. Each time they step out on the field or court they have their teammates’ best interest at hand. This will
create chemistry, which only strengthens relationships and performance. We have to be able to depend on and trust one another. We need to learn from our mistakes and be proactive in correcting them. As an entrepreneur, you need to be able to build strong relationships and communities. This might not be easy, but it is beneficial for you, family, business and community. As a leader you must have the ability to rally people in your community towards a cause. You have the ability to start a community organization. You possess the skills to make a change in your life, for your family and community. Don’t let opportunities pass you by. We need to learn more about our history, or it will repeat itself. We need to learn from other great cities, villages, and kingdoms.
PAGE 30
LIFE
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Why some succeed and others don’t DANIEL COLE
daniel@carib101.com
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mark Twain has rightly said, “There are a thousand excuses for failure but never a good reason.” Have you ever wondered why some people are more successful than others? Why do some live happier lives and accomplish much more in the same number of years than the great majority? While there are many reasons you and I could think of, the truth is, of all these reasons, the lack of self-discipline trumps them all. People argue for their limitations. They give excuses for not getting ahead in life. Somebody else is always responsible for their failure. If it is not the government, it will be
the politician. If it’s not the politician, it will be because of some few who have hoard or probably unlawfully accumulate wealth. While politicians need to be held accountable and wealthy people in society should not be excused from any form of illegalities, my point is, none of these should be an excuse or deterrent to living a successful, meaningful, and productive life. “If you cannot change the direction of the wind, you need to adjust your sail.” Very few people start off with many advantages. I was raised in an average income earning family in Lagos, Nigeria, where almost everything is a struggle. We don’t have much, but my parents strived to make sure we went to school and got a good education. Through all the inadequacies of my upbringing and all the odds stacked against me, at thirty-two years old, with the help of God, combined with dedication, focus and self-discipline, I had written and published two books. I have spoken at TEDx event, consults for organizations, founded a Personal Development Training Institute in South Africa
and a couple of others. Why am I sharing this? Irrespective of the cards that life dealt you, you need to learn how to play them well. Self-discipline and resolve have no substitute in your journey to success and significance. “Winter comes for us all.” In the words of the great Jim Rohn, “Don’t wish things were easier, wish you were stronger.” Somebody somewhere has a similar excuse that you have, but they still went on to make their life count. You can as well if you are willing to pay the price. Elbert Hubbard, one of the most prolific writers in America wrote, “Self-discipline is the ability to do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” Self-discipline is the key to personal greatness. It is the magic quality that opens all doors for you and makes everything else possible. With self-discipline, the average person can rise as far and as fast as his talents and intelligence can take him. But without self-discipline, a person with every blessing of background, education, and opportunity will seldom rise above mediocrity.
Self-discipline requires delayed gratification, the ability to put off satisfaction in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term. Most people do what is expedient, what is fun and easy, rather than what is necessary for their success. The expediency factor states that “People invariably seek the fastest and easiest way to get the things they want, right now, with little or no concern for the long-term consequences of their behaviors.” Every day, and every minute of every day, there is a battle going on inside of you between doing what is right, hard, and necessary or doing what is fun, easy and of no little value or significance. You must resist the pull of the path of least resistance if you truly desire to become everything you are capable of becoming. In the words of John Maxwell, “You can pay now, and play later, or you can play now and pay later. But either way, you are going to pay.” Why not pay now and then play later.
LIFE
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
Leaving on a jet plane, time for me to leave Panama SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
HUMAN SPECIALIST
There were other girls that were leaving that day. They were already being processed in the main building. I was instructed to sit down, so I took a seat and waited to be called up. It didn’t take too long; I saw the woman before me go into a tent, and after a few moments, she exited. “Simone!” I looked towards the voice. The woman behind the desk was looking at me intently. I got up and walked over. “Sign these.” She pushed papers towards me. It was written in Spanish, so I asked her, “What am I signing?’ “You are signing yourself out. These are your release papers.” She handed me the pen. I stood there holding the papers. I realized that even though I had no idea what I was signing, I had no choice. I signed, and she pointed towards the tent. “You have to do your last inspection.” I walked towards the tent, and the officer opened up the tent drape. Two
women officers were inside. They gestured for me to spread my legs; this was the one part of this experience that had really bothered me. It was so demeaning. The one officer slid her hands over my arms, and down the sides of my body. She started from the bottom of my legs and slid her hands up. She indicated to me to turn around. She did the same check, and then instructed me to bend over. I know I would not miss this part of the experience. They completed the inspection and sent me to wait by the gate. There was a van parked and waiting for the women who were leaving that day. They opened the van door, and we climbed in. As the van pulled away, I looked back wistfully. I was going to miss my newfound friends. It was about a forty-five-minute drive to the airport from the prison. When we arrived, they unloaded us, and each woman was directed up the stairs and placed in a room. When I entered the room, I saw the suitcases that had been kept separately from the one that I had brought to the prison. While I was waiting, I began to go through my stuff. I noticed right away that there were certain items missing. I checked in my small bag and saw that the money I had put in there was missing. I checked some of the other pockets to see if it had been put somewhere else. While I was checking, three officers walked in. They had some paperwork with
them, along with a pair of handcuffs. “Simone, these are the air marshals who will be taking you back to America”. I looked over at the air marshals. It was a man and woman; they stood there with stoic expressions on their faces. “I have a question; I left some money here in my suitcase, and it has gone missing.” The officer looked at me and smirked, “Welcome to a third world country.” I wasn’t too sure what to think about what he had just said to me. Did he just tell me that the money was taken, and I should have expected it? I just looked at him. What was I supposed to say now? The officers spoke to each other for a few minutes. I just sat there. After that last comment, I just wanted to get out of there. I saw the air marshals sign some paperwork, and they turned back to me. “Let’s get going, Simone. Our flight is leaving in forty-five minutes. It’s up to you, we don’t have to put cuffs on if you don’t want to.” “Please, I would prefer not to walk through the airport with cuffs on.” “No problem! Let’s get going then.” The officers grabbed my suitcases and pointed towards the door. I took a deep breath and stood up. Finally, I thought to myself. I just wanted to get out of this place.
Time to face our shadows and find our shine! Welcome Scorpio Season GARCIA AKUA
garcia@carib101.com
COSMIC CORNER
Happy Scorpio season family and happy birthday to all our Scorpio Gems! We have survived another intense retrograde season and finished with a fiery Full Moon in Aries; the last few weeks have been a lot to process. The planets leaving retrograde left us with some questions around what we have learned about ourselves over the last six months. So much has changed since then. We face daily changes with lockdowns, mandates, how we work and play. Many have had to make stressful choices in order to keep their income or children in school. Businesses continue to lock down while people fall deeper into debt and depression. The struggle is real for many right now. Libra season called us to look at where we need more balance in our lives. Our personal values were chal-
lenged to highlight our relationship with ourselves and how that impacts our relationships with others. Pluto coming out of retrograde asks us where we need to put things to death in order to transform and reclaim our power. Saturn asks what boundaries and discipline needs to be put in place to support your long-term commitments. Jupiter is asking how we can expand our goals in alignment with our values. Last but definitely not least, Mercury challenged how we think and express our values to yourself and others. That’s a lot to take in. Then we capped off with the intense Full Moon in Aries that illuminated the need to know who we are now after going through all these deep lessons. Well Scorpio has now entered the chat. Scorpio season is an extremely powerful season of transformation. It gives the space and the time to plunge deep into ourselves and really ask ourselves these deep questions. Scorpio is a water sign that represents our dark truths. Darkness isn’t always bad; it is in the dark that our light shines the brightest. One of the symbols of the Scorpio is the Phoenix. The Phoenix emerges from the ashes reborn with a new sense of purpose.
Transformation can be painful at times, hence the term “growing pains.” However, we brave our fears and face our hidden traumas, shame and guilt, it allows for true transformation to unfold. Scorpio represents sex, spirituality, money and power. It rules most of the hidden things in life, including our deep emotions. However, it is these very things that have some of the most impact on our lives. Scorpio season invites you to find your truth in the midst of what’s hidden. We have the opportunity to bring to light our emotions around sex, handling money and power. We can use the Scorpio water to wash off the shame, guilt and trauma we may have accumulated around these things. Time to face our shadows and find our shine! Scorpio season is shadow work season. As a facilitator of shadow work counselling, I encourage you to take the time to get to know the deer, darker aspects of yourself. We are often afraid of what lies in our past. It is often intimidating to face the parts of ourselves we have hid for years. However, it’s in these deep dark hidden waters that we find our inner treasures. There’s power in the dark, there’s healing in the hurt. Dive deep in the shadows; find your shine!
PAGE 31
LIFE
PAGE 32
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hybrid teaching disproportionately impacts poor and racialized students in our city PAUL JUNOR
paul@carib101.com
YOUTH EDUCATION
The No Hybrid Sticker and solidarity event, sponsored by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF), was held on Thursday, October 14th, 2021. Within the Greater Toronto Area: Global News, CP24, City News and OMNI interviewed several teachers who gave their views on their experiences with hybrid learning in their daily practice. The promotional material states, “Sticker Day-Show our Unity! Show unity
at your school site, encourage all staff to wear their “NO HYBRID; Fund Emergency Virtual School Now’ stickers.” The solidarity event coincides with deputations made by thirteen OSSTF teachers to two TDSB committee meetings that were looking into the pros and cons of hybrid learning. Hybrid learning requires that one teacher teaches students in person in a classroom and online at home at the same time. For many teachers, this equates to doing the jobs of two teachers. Teachers have expressed their displeasure regarding hybrid learning on social media. The Ontario Education Workers Union (OEWU), an advocacy group for education workers, has hosted events and campaigns over the last year to draw attention to the problems associated with hybrid learning. In an interview, OSSTF Toronto President Michelle Teixeira states, “I’m sure in some classes there may be only two students at home and in some classes the
majority of students may be at home, but either way the impact is the same for those students who are at home and the impact is the same for the teacher who essentially has to do twice as much. A lesson has to be tailored to be delivered virtually versus in person for every hybrid class a teacher is doing double the work.” She noted that although the TDSB stated earlier that hybrid learning would occur in a minimum number of classes it is currently being used in about 68.5% of classrooms. To address this educational inequity, virtual school is a viable option. She states, “The solution is a dedicated virtual school or virtual hubs where that can’t happen. We totally understand the timetable and limitations, but for example if you had a series of neighbourhood schools where you could find, you know, five kids from the school who all need to take Grade 10 English and now you have enough of them to create a dedicated virtual class, we believe
that’s what should be happening.” Within the GTA, the York Region District School Board, the Peel District School Board (PDSB), Toronto District School Board and other boards, has adopted the hybrid model as well. Chris Chandler, Vice-President of the Toronto Secondary Teachers, reported that there have been more than 16,000 emails sent to the TDSB trustees and Director of Education as a result of this campaign. Part of the email reads, “Consider that hybrid teaching does not simply fracture the learning and well-being of those in our system generally: it also disproportionately impacts poor and racialized students in our city, since the risk from Covid continues to affect those communities to greater degrees (a well and documented fact) putting the most vulnerable families in greatest need of remote learning options.”
LIFE
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
PAGE 33
“I am a resilient person, and I never gave up!” The resilience of Kadeem Reid GLORIA O’KOYE
gloria@carib101.com
CREATIVE SPEAK
I met the young and energetic individual, Kadeem Reid, recently at a talent show that was run by these two amazing youths, Rare and Earl, at the House of Moses venue at 168 Baldwin Street, located in the heart of Kensington Market. It was late afternoon when I got to the showcase and was fortunate to be able to listen to Kadeem share a bit about himself. What stood out about Kadeem was how he was hyping and encouraging every
single performer by cheering and dancing, and also that he had the qualities of being a motivational speaker by just hearing him speak. I was able to connect with him afterward and wanted to know more about his life journey and his fitness program. I believe that the things we go through are for a reason, and will contribute to a greater cause, either it was a positive experience, or a painful lesson. We have to learn to move forward. I also want the youth, and anyone who has or is still dealing with similar life experiences as Kadeem, to know there is more to life. Dreams and goals can be accomplished. Do not allow circumstances to discourage anyone to make the most out of life. Life is too precious and goes by so fast for any one of us to linger on situations, or decisions that we had made.
I could not miss an opportunity to speak with this young man, so as soon as I had a chance, I caught up with Kadeem, and he graciously took time to share with me some of his experiences. “I grew up in a very tough neighbourhood, the Rexdale community, and growing up in that environment I was exposed to violence, drugs, sex and that was the way of life in that area. From an early age, I always found that something was missing, like there was a void in my life. I didn’t know how to fill that void which eventually led me to get lost in the narratives that the streets had to offer. I had gotten my first charges and was incarcerated when I was only thirteen, and once that cycle started it continued. Finally, when I was twenty years old, I got shot and life just changed for me. The lesson that I have learned through all
of my dark days of violence and incarceration was that I am a resilient person, and I never gave up. I believe that resilience is the key to anyone’s journey, no matter where you are, because you are practicing your free will and your willpower to overcome circumstances that life throws at you. My resiliency is what sets me apart from a lot of individuals because I refuse to give up. I could lose my focus at times, but I will not give up no matter what situation I am in. Another lesson that I have learned is to not allow my emotions to get out of control, which can happen because of the trauma that I have endured. It is still a learning process for me, but I understand what the outcomes may be if I react without centring myself. Address yourself as a victor, a champion, and do not see yourself as a victim, because it affects how you perform in life.”
The time is now for reparations! LA SHAWNA GRIFFITH lashawna@carib101.com
SPOTLIGHT FEATURE
Barbados has been at the forefront of the reparations debate for the past two decades. The island which is a signatory to the Caricom Reparations Committee (CRC) Ten-Point Plan is continuing its fight to have the Caribbean repaid for the over 400 years of slavery. In an interview with the media, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture and the National Development Commission John King, said now was the opportune time to speak about reparations. “When you stop and think about the labour and the blood sweat and tears that have been put in by our ancestors, with the only reward being death. It is why we need everyone to take this matter very seriously.
I am hoping that we can get serious about it, and have it done so people in the diaspora, African continent and living in other parts of the world can begin to feel that they are actually seen as a part of that movement family.” King said that it is important that reparations take place to give the former colonized countries some of what they have lost over the years. “Colonialism in my mind is just another form of slavery and it is important that reparations take place to give us back some of the years that we would have lost. I mean you have lost 400 years of being treated as a chattel and having no value. Reparations are not just in terms of money; it is rebuilding of educational programs, and yes! you would need money for some of those things but there is also the repertory psychological damage that needs to be addressed and that for me is the area that we need a lot of assistance in. Being able to have the technical assistance to do that work. To have the conversation on reparations now is so exciting because I am very much encouraged by the energy our young people are bringing to this very important issue.” Barbados Ambassador to Caricom and Deputy Chair of the National Task Force
on Reparations in Barbados, David Comissiong also echoed King’s sentiments stating that the former colonizers had two opportunities to repay Barbados the reparations that were due: 1834 and 1966, which they have ignored. “The first occasion that Blacks living in Barbados should have been paid reparations was in 1834 when slavery was abolished. The White Barbadian planters who ‘owned’ our ancestors were compensated by the then British Government for their ‘loss of property in the form of human beings. When Black people achieved their independence that was another opportunity. In the post-emancipation era when slavery was just abolished, Black people had very little power and autonomy as they did not even have the right to vote. In 2021 Black people do have the power to vote, they do have autonomy. There must be a message sent out to the world and ourselves that our fore-parents are sacred and valuable beings deserving of justice and respect.” Programme Advisor Reparations and Economic Enfranchisement in the Ministry of Culture Rodney Grant said that he agrees with the statements made by King
and Comissiong. He believes that reparations are vital as our former colonizers underdeveloped the Caribbean by taking our development from us. “We are underdeveloped because they took the development from us. Imagine your ancestors had no recourse, nothing or no one to turn to, and they had to work in the boiling sun and rain for six to seven days a week. All of the wealth that they would have created went to another country to build that country’s institutions. Imagine that in 1834-1838, when this process was over, they left these plantations without even shoes on their feet. Meanwhile, the very people who enslaved them got recompense and rewarded for freeing persons that they enslaved. Imagine that!” The social media campaign, which is being organized by the Barbados National Task Force on Reparations, is seeking to sensitize and educate Barbadians on reparations and why it will take all of society advocating for reparations to make it happen. Members of the public are invited to join and follow the movement on social media by following @mytridentisbroken on Instagram, or Barbados National Task Force on Reparations on Facebook.
PAGE 34
LIFE
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Wrestling with your dreams - Who are you becoming? TARA MYSHRALL tara@carib101.com
COMPELLED TO CHANGE “Be careful what you wish for.” I heard this so many times growing up, but I never truly got it until recent years. I have come to understand that the universe will always provide for us, but sometimes, it is in ways we least expect. It is like the universe has a sense of humour and wants to see how far we can be pushed. We can have anything we want, but the timing and how things unfold are entirely up to the universe and outside of our control. I always wanted to be a Vice Pre-
sident or CEO and rock it professionally at a tech company while still being the change I want to see in our community. What I have come to understand is that as we grow, the thing we have been working for our whole lives can sometimes lose or change their meaning. Being a millionaire, having a nice car, house, mate, bank account etc.… are all wonderful aspirations, but we need to stop and ask ourselves WHY we want what we want. This question is imperative as every time you get close to receiving the universe could throw you a curveball. It is possible you will be tested to see how badly you really want your goals and what you are willing to do to achieve them. To get on the other side of our goals, we have to understand that they don’t define us, and they do not create who we are as well-rounded people. These dreams are placeholders for what we are becoming, and we must know our desires for that becoming. What are we unfolding
into and how does that dream play into the totality of our life? Once we can start to see our dreams from the macro and micro, we can aspire to them but not place any of our self-worth on those outcomes. We can walk with both ambiguity and discernment and consciously start to create the life we want to live from a place of knowing. Reaching our dreams is not the end state, as there will be something more to unfold after this achievement. I realized recently after being offered the Regional VP role in a tech company that what I had been pushing so hard for was finally becoming a reality. However, I didn’t feel elevated with joy. I felt paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. I could not put my finger on the feelings after weeks of sitting with it and connecting back to the source. What occurred to me after much deliberation is that I had planned and set a goal and manifested it out into the universe and it came back to me but at the same time as many other changes, a pos-
sible promotion in my current firm and many changes at home with my family. I kept spinning in should I stay or should I go. No one ever talks about the uncertainty in obtaining your goals. We know we want more but do we consciously create who we want to BE when we have more? We have these goals floating around in our minds that we strive to obtain but how do we ensure that we consciously create the person we are trying to transform into? The first step is we need to know why we have the goal we have, where did it originate and what do we expect the goal to bring to our lives and the lives of others? Who do we want to BE as we achieve the new goals, and what are we willing to release and let go of? We can create so much in our lives but as more comes in, we need to release what will not serve us moving forward into the next step of who we are becoming.
Lateral career moves may just be better for your career growth NELISA DLAMINI
nelisa@carib101.com
PIONEERING WOMEN It is almost every corporate woman’s aspiration to climb the proverbial corporate ladder for their career success, and we often think of this climbing as being vertical career moves only. However, lateral career moves are just as valuable as moving vertically in your career. A lateral career move happens when you switch to a new role that is on the same level as your current one on an organizational chart and even similar in remuneration to the one you already have. Lateral career moves can happen in the same organisation or between different organisations. At face value, a lateral career move may seem futile, however, it may be beneficial for you. There are two types of lateral career moves: change in role but not company and a change in company but
not role. In my personal experience, lateral career moves were the perfect choice for my career growth, both professionally and personally. I started off as a scientist, mostly working in Quality Assurance and when an opportunity arose to shift into marketing, I did not hesitate. My shift into marketing came along with an opportunity to learn a new set of diverse skills but also increase my learning agility as well as peer relationships. Transitioning into a new team helped me build great relationships within the organisation and work in a function I had not formally studied for. This, of course, helped shift me from my comfort zone to a growth zone. In the same organisation, once I had mapped out my desired career end goal, I continued to make more lateral career moves. I aspired to be a generalist and thus moved in the different functions of the organisation and even moved countries. I moved from marketing to finance and ultimately corporate affairs. These lateral moves: helped increase my visibility in the organisation, increased my organisational agility, helped me gain a diverse set of skills, helped me build good relationships in the organisation, helped me
grow personally and ultimately helped me find my niche. The benefits of moving laterally are: Gain a diverse set of skills New roles come with new challenges, and these often stretch you. In a new role or in a new company, you will have to learn new ways of working, new systems and take on new projects. This increases your learning agility, and you will often become more adaptable. Not only does this make you a more viable prospect for new job opportunities or promotions, but also you will not be afraid to take on more career risks. Increased visibility As you change functions, you increase your visibility in the company. You will get acquainted with different line managers in different functions and levels and they will become aware of your skills and strengths. You will most likely be acknowledged for promotions or job opportunities. Your employer will perceive you as valuable as you prove to be adaptable and versatile. Finding your niche Perhaps like me, you are good at a wide
range of functions, but you have not yet found what role drives you. Moving laterally helps you to explore different opportunities, find out more about yourself, your strengths, passion and even development areas. This will narrow down where you can fit and grow, and you will ultimately find your niche. As you discover your niche, your job satisfaction will increase. How do you make a lateral career move? First, you need to introspect. Invest the time in deciding what your aspiration is with the career move; begin with the end in mind. Secondly, set goals that will take you to the destination you have outlined. Thirdly, speak to your line manager about your potential move, get insights from them and see if they have any opportunities within their reach to help with your career goals. Lastly, start seeking out the roles that will be a good fit for your plan and start preparing to make the move. Lateral career moves give us an unconventional but effective manner of career growth. Decide if this might be the right move for you.
3 ways to support Canada’s veterans year-round On Remembrance Day, Canadians across the country commemorate the brave men and women who died in the line of duty as well as those who currently serve in the armed forces. However, your recognition doesn’t have to be limited to November 11. Here are three ways you can support Canadian veterans year-round.
1. DONATE TO A REPUTABLE CHARITY There are a number of charities, including the Poppy Fund, VETS Canada and Wounded Warriors Canada, doing critical work to empower and support veterans from coast to coast. Donating even a small amount to a reputable organization can help improve the circumstances of those who risked their lives for their country. 2. VOLUNTEER AT A ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION There are more than 1,300 Legion branches across the country. As Canada’s largest veteran service organization, the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) offers outreach and assistance programs for veterans and their families as well as community services and support. Volunteering at your local Legion branch is a great way to make a real difference in the li-
ves of those who served. 3. VISIT A VETERAN IN YOUR COMMUNITY Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC), in collaboration with the RCL, runs an initiative that facilitates face-to-face visits with veterans in retirement and long-term care facilities. These visits provide social interaction and a sense of community to individuals who may not otherwise receive many visitors. Spending time with a veteran can have a major impact on their life as well as your own. This Remembrance Day, know that Canadian veterans need your help year-round, and consider taking steps to offer your support.
REAL ESTATE
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
PAGE 35
Trick or Treat JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com
REAL ESTATE PRO
Real estate is like trick or treating. Some people got tricked into a transaction while others enjoy the treat. It involves many aspects, like hidden alleyways, from financing to foreclosure. For many of us, most of our wealth is tied up in our home. Scammers are like goblins, hoping to trick us and take our treats. There are many pitfalls along the spooky road of real estate. Here are a few stories I came across where people got tricked and lost their treat. An elderly gentleman was befriended by a charming woman. The relationship grew and she eventually moved into his home. His 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 prepared, leaving the asset to them. After his death the children learnt that the property was registered as “Joint tenant” between their late father and his female companion. Joint tenants in real estate suggests that if two or more people own a property and one dies, the property automatically goes to the others. It supersedes the will. The family were tricked out of their inheritance. Sara bought a property where there were five other bidders. She submitted an unconditional offer, thereby giving up her rights to a home inspection and securing financing. Prior to move in date, her lender requested an appraisal on the property. The appraisal came in
substantially lower than the purchase price. As a result, Sara had to substantially increase her down payment to cater for the difference. She stretched her financial resources to the breaking point. Forgoing an inspection was a mistake. Renovation cost was huge. To stay adrift, she tried to rent the property. Luck was not with her, and the lender sold the home. Sara was impulsive and did not bother to obtain financing and inspection. She ultimately fell into a deep financial pit. Sara fell for the trick, trying to outbid others and in the process lost her savings. Landlord Chris rented his basement to a few students. One snowy morning a tenant slipped and fell on his driveway. The ambulance was called. The tenant complained about severe head and back pain. He sued Chris for $600,000 for pain and suffering. Chris’s insurance denied the claim on the grounds that Chris failed to inform them that he was renting his basement. Chris pleaded that the person who was suing him was not his tenant. The tenant displayed two government documents, showing his association at the property: a driver license and an ambulance report. It was a setup where the “tenant” applied for a driver license, using that address. An insider collected the driver license and gave it to his friend. It was the same insider who called the ambulance when his friend fell. Chris was tricked. The imposter got $600,000. Fay, a homeowner, was referred by a friend to a financial planner. The planner advised to remortgage her home and invest the proceeds in a promising overseas venture. Fay received a lucrative return during the first year. After that, her profit ceased. The funds were wired to an offshore account. The planner, like a ghost, disappeared. Fay went for the treat but ended up getting tricked. Ayyub co-signed for his friend Josephine on the purchase of a home
since Josephine could not qualify alone. One night, Josephine’s sixteen year old son stole her car keys and went on a joy ride with a few friends. An unfortunate accident happened and took the lives of two of his friends. The bereaved family sued for damages. The court awarded them a huge settlement. A lien was placed on the property and since Ayyub was on title, he was dragged into the mess. The property was sold for less than the settlement amount and Ayyub had
to cover the shortfall. In this incident, he tried to help a friend, giving a treat, a helping hand, but was battered in return. Ray Crock, the founder for Mc Donalds said that in the business world, “dogs eat dogs and rats eat rats. If you see a rat drowning, put a water hose in its mouth.” This is the truth in today’s world. Watch out for tricksters along the treacherous road of real estate. Always have a guide to lead you.
We’ve got your
BACK AND SO MUCH MORE - Chiropractic - Physiotherapy - Massage Therapy - Spinal Decompression - Acupuncture - Counselling - Natural Medicine - DNA & Cancer Testing - Custom Orthotics - Compression Stockings Personal Injury, Rehab and Wellness Experts We Accept All Insurance Plans Contact Us Today For a Free Consultation
57 Mill St. N. Unit 102 Brampton ON L6X 1S9
110 Brickyard Way, Unit 10 Brampton ON L6V 4N1
647-499-1444 • info@intelligenthealthgroup.ca
PAGE 36
HOME
Geometric design: how to use shapes in your home decor Geometry, or the science of shapes, can be found everywhere in nature, from the hexagonal shape of honeycombs to the spirals inside pine cones. Consequently, it’s not surprising that geometry has been used throughout history to design attractive and interesting spaces. Here’s how to use common shapes in your home decor. SQUARES AND RECTANGLES These are the most common geometric shapes in design. Most houses, buildings, rooms and windows are either square or rectangular. These angular shapes provide a sense of security, stability and reliability. Squares work well in office spaces and can be used in any room when balanced with other shapes. TRIANGLES Triangles have strong, masculine energy, and they represent motion and direction.
They can create visual movement in the direction of their point. When pointing sideways, like the classic fast-forward and rewind symbols, they can represent either progression or backtracking. When pointing up, triangles create powerful, positive and stable vibes. CIRCLES AND OVALS Circles and ovals are symbolic of unity and eternity. They can create a sense of happiness, serenity and warmth. These shapes have soft, feminine energy. Given this, they tend to work well in bedrooms and bathrooms but can be used to add harmony to any space. You can incorporate geometrical shapes using picture frames, artwork, wallpaper, tiles, rugs, fabrics and hardware. Look for these and other items at your local stores.
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
3 tips to make your home office Zoom ready
As more and more people work from home, video conferencing is increasingly being used to replace in-person meetings. Like it or not, virtual get-togethers allow your colleagues to peek inside your home. Here are three tips to make sure your home office is ready for meetings.
simple but elegant accent wall as your backdrop. Apply colour psychology to select paint that boosts your mood and productivity. For example, shades of blue are calming and promote good communication while shades of green are peaceful and easy on the eyes.
1. Find your light. Lighting is one of the most important factors to consider when setting up for a Zoom meeting. Try to position yourself so that you’re facing a soft, natural source of light. Always avoid backlighting as it’ll shadow your face and obscure your features. It’s also not very flattering.
3. Get rid of clutter. Keep your space tidy and free of clutter, but not empty or bare. Create the right balance by adding a few tasteful items like a plant and some artwork. Just don’t overdo it, as you don’t want your space to be distracting.
2. Choose your backdrop. Avoid using virtual backgrounds. Instead, designate a
Don’t forget to test your camera angle so that you capture the best view of your space and yourself.
FUN
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | www.TOCaribNews.com | Toronto Caribbean News
PAGE 37
WEEK OF OCTOBER 24 TO OCTOBER 30, 2021
ARIES
The luckiest signs this week: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA
You certainly won’t keep quiet this week. Plus, your phone will be ringing constantly as loved ones reach out to you with invitations. If you’re in a new relationship, the idea of living together or starting a family will be on your mind.
TAURUS
You should receive a promotion at work, and you’ll be quite pleased with the increase in salary. A few people around you will be jealous, so use your discretion. In terms of matters of the heart, a romantic renewal will be enjoyable.
PUZZLE NO. 747 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 747
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.
Given that you’re a sensitive and generous person, you’ll spend a lot of time with those you care about. It’s important to be organized so that you can turn obligations into pleasant experiences, even workrelated ones.
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.
CANCER
You find yourself in a period of reflection and benefit from a burst of creativity. You’ll definitely need to get out of the house a few times in order to enjoy some fresh air.
LEO
If you’re single, you’ll be asked out a few times. Social media may help you discover new friendships. These platforms can also be used to showcase yourself and increase your client base.
PUZZLE NO. 37 nothing 45. Individual 47. Checking out 51. Smart kid 54. Impersonator 57. Bambi’s mother, e.g. 58. Present! 59. Half: pref. 60. “’Salem’s ____” 61. Was in the red 62. Tightly drawn 63. Printers’ concerns
ACROSS 1. Storage box 4. Two together 8. Not fictional 12. Lobster eggs 13. Diva’s solo 14. Yen 15. Feasted 16. Pre-Easter season
17. “____ the Press” 18. Gridiron measures 20. Decrease 22. Every individual 25. Solemn promises 29. Fashioned 32. Sugar portion
34. Dance party, informally 35. Bitter 36. Have being 37. Do a king’s job 38. Leaders 39. At the top 40. Secondhand 41. Furnishings 43. Feeling
DOWN 1. Donkey’s cry 2. Tiny particle 3. ____-do-well 4. Lightweight wood 5. Metallic deposit 6. Canister 7. Detest 8. Cuban dance 9. Before, poetically 10. Become mature 11. Rent out 19. Property document 21. Dizzy’s music 23. Applaud 24. A Great Lake
26. Therefore 27. Pit 28. Zoomed 29. Damsel 30. Teen skin problem 31. Type of brakes 33. List of choices 37. Precious gem 39. Coffee vessel 42. Moved like molasses 44. Virtue
46. “____ of Eden” 48. Stationary 49. Midday 50. Captures 51. “____ Do You Love” 52. Bring down a tree 53. Wrath 55. Soup vegetable 56. Australian bird
VIRGO
You’ll find that you have a lot of responsibilities on your shoulders. Fortunately, you have strong organizational skills that allow you to be very efficient. Time will be in short supply, which is a source of stress.
LIBRA
What’s the next trip you want to take? All you have to do is imagine it, or at least apply the laws of attraction to ensure all the pieces fall into place. In terms of your career, a learning experience will prove profitable.
SCORPIO
It’s a very emotional time. Fortunately, this will help fuel your creativity. You’ll have to take care of someone close to you, but the person will do the same for you in the future. Plus, the experience will allow you to forge a stronger relationship.
SAGITTARIUS
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 37
It’s easier to get along with people if you’re not personally involved. One of your children could very well be playing with your emotions in order to get special treatment.
CAPRICORN
For one reason or another, you might feel increasingly ill this week. Fortunately, this will prompt you to seek out the right specialist and, in turn, an appropriate treatment.
AQUARIUS
You’ll accomplish a feat that will make you proud and improve your self-esteem, which is crucial to your well-being. You might also be able to rescue someone who’s in trouble.
PISCES
Small changes to your diet will help you quickly reach your health goals. You’ll also be inspired to start a small business from the comfort of your own home, and soon it’ll flourish.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING
the free
Classifieds Your destination to buy, sell and post!
LIST UP TO 30 WORDS FOR FREE! CALL 647-722-6298 *Some Restrictions May Apply - Subject To Space Availability
HELP WANTED • ITEMS FOR SALE • PERSONALS • ANNOUNCEMENTS • AND MUCH MORE! FOR SALE FOR SALE
FORWANTED SALE HELP
LAND IN TRINIDAD: Prime land for sale Goodwood Park, Trinidad. No agents please. US/CDN currency accepted. Serious inquiries only. Email for more information landgdwdpk@gmail.com
GENERAL HELPER: Looking for a helper to do general labour, garden cleaning, landscaping, and winter snow removal. Cash paid weekly. Located at Morningside & Lawrence in Scarborough. Please call: (416)269-5174.
LAND IN BARBADOS: Sale 15922 SF of land in Drax Hall Hope in St George Barbados. Quit area, Private. Call 246-249-7774 FOR SALE IN GEORGETOWN: House and Land for Sale in Georgetown Guyana call 905-6549927 or 647-963-0407 FOR SALE IN BARBADOS: Barbados building land for sale 43000 sq ft near ocean, industrial hall, St. Philip. Roger Morris 905-270-8793
WAREHOUSE HELP: For Shipping company. Warehouse experience and computer skills necessary.Customer service experience is prefered. Call 41-292-4370 or email toronto@laparkan.com
HELP WANTED PART TIME DELIVERY DRIVERS: Approximately 4-6 hours commitment every second Wednesday. Drivers needed for: • Scarborough/Pickering/ Ajax • North York/Rexdale/ Malton • Brampton/Mississauga
FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT: Immaculate room for rent , just renovated. near ravine, steps away from bus stop.at Steeles and Islington , shared kitchen and washroom, no smoking. no pets. Tel 416-6509558 ask for Keith. FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom Apartment All Inclusive located at McCowan and Eglinton. 416-723-4261
Driver must have SUV or Van. Call 647-722-6298 to apply.
SALES REPS WANTED
FOR SALE WORSHIP SUNDAY SERVICE: Fountain of Truth Ministries Pastor: Reverend Maxine Campbell Worship Address: 2170 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke Percy Johnson School – Cafeteria Sundays: 10.am – 2. pm Teaching, Worship, Ministering For info call: 416 748 0211 MISSISSAUGA: Mississauga Missionary Baptist Church invites you to join us at 1620 Dundas St West, each Sunday at 10am for praise, worship and in-depth Bible teaching with Pastor Sean, 416-219-9137
We are in the process of expansion and constantly looking for the best of the best! Dedicated salespeople; people interested in opportunities to help others while also being able to help themselves. For more information, please contact Trish 647-722-6298 or trish@carib101.com
business
Classifieds Help support local business!
GET 3 MONTHS (6 EDITIONS) FOR $300! CALL 647-722-6298 *Subject To Ad Space Availability
SALONS • RESTAURANTS • REAL ESTATE • MORTGAGE • LEGAL • SHIPPING • AND MANY OTHER SERVICES!
TEL: 705-291-1100
PAGE 40
FINANCE
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Three tips for buying a property when the bank says “NO” CLEVE DeSOUZA cleve@carib101.com
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
COVID-19, and the “new normal” that this global pandemic has created, has greatly impacted the way that Canadians live life. One such area is in the realm of real estate and mortgage lending. Despite historically low interest rates, people who want to buy a home right now might be struggling to qualify, largely due to massive price inflation. Statistics Canada’s Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) shows that overall home prices were up across six major metro areas about 13.5% in the 2nd quarter of 2021, when compared to the same quarter in 2020. Toronto, specifically, showed home price increases of about 12.4%. Compare this to the typical wage increase of about 2.0% that the Conference Board of Canada indicates was the national average, and you can easily see why there is a struggle. The question, then, becomes how can a prospective homebuyer qualify for a property when the bank says “NO”? Here are three tips that can help provide a solution.
Tip #1 Make adjustments to your mortgage request When you get denied for a mortgage, the bank may explain their reasoning for the decline. If they do not, you can always ask them for an explanation. If you take the time to understand which of your “metrics” was problematic for their underwriter, it may be possible to make small adjustments and then resubmit the loan again for another review. Many times, Canadians are denied a mortgage for a very minor problem. Things like paying off a small debt, having an error resolved on your credit report, or choosing a homeowner’s insurance policy with a lower premium could be just what is needed to turn a decline into an approval. Tip #2 Partner with a mortgage broker When you apply for a mortgage loan with a bank, you typically will be assigned to work with an in-house representative. However, that person will usually be limited to offering you only the options provided by the specific bank they work for. Alternatively, you can choose to engage with a mortgage broker who works independently. These brokers are typically not nearly as limited and can research and provide options from a wide range of financial intermediaries. More options often mean broader ability to qualify. Mortgage brokers may also be able to help you make adjustments to your application, to meet specific requirements of banks or lenders.
Tip #3 Consider using an alternative lender Banks tend to be more rigorous in their application process than other lenders, this is largely due to their risk profile. Banks are very risk averse, meaning that they only loan money to applicants and on properties that they feel are extremely unlikely to fail. Alternative lenders, on the other hand, tend to be more tolerant to risk. This means that borrowers who are self-employed, or who have some negative credit history, are more likely to qualify with an alternative lender. Interest rates on these types of loans do tend to be a little higher than bank rates, but alternative lending can be a great avenue to help someone get into a home today. Once the property has had time to appreciate in value and build equity, and the borrower has had time to make changes to their credit or income profile, refinancing into a bank loan at a lower rate is much easier. Big picture planning is key Buying a home is a process, and the rules of how that process works seem to be ever changing. As real estate market demands fluctuate, interest rates rise and fall, and lending practices are revised, it is important to have a “big picture”-planning model for your finances. While getting into a home today might be the priority, remember that buying a house is never “just” about buying a house. It’s about building equity, preparing for the next phase of life, and achieving financial goals for the future.
How smart technology can help you conserve energy Smart technology can be used to automate your home and manage your energy usage. It connects Wi-Fi-enabled devices to your smartphone so you can control them from virtually anywhere. Here’s how smart technology can be used to help you save energy. • Smart thermostats can cut your heating costs by up to 15 per cent. They learn your heating and cooling habits and automatically adjust your home’s temperature to meet your needs. • Smart LED lightbulbs use less energy than
other lights. They can also be controlled remotely. If you accidentally leave your lights on, you can turn them off using your smartphone. It’s also possible to dim your smart lights and save even more electricity. • Smart appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and air conditioners can be monitored and controlled through a mobile app. You can use this smart technology to see what’s inside your fridge without opening the door or to program your dryer so that it automatically shuts off when your clothes are dry.
• Smart plugs can manage the energy use of whatever device you plug into them. Many appliances continue to drain power even when they aren’t in use. Smart plugs let you cut the power to these devices so that they don’t drain energy unnecessarily. These devices offer a convenient way to help you save money by controlling your energy consumption. You can find them at the hardware, appliance and lighting stores in your area.
PAGE 42
AUTOMOTIVE
Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
How to choose the right vehicle for winter If you want to upgrade your vehicle and are looking for a dependable model that can help you safely navigate winter roads, here are a few things to consider.
4 driving hazards to watch out for in winter Winter driving poses many unique challenges. Here are four hazards to be aware of when getting behind the wheel in winter. 1. REDUCED VISIBILITY Between blowing snow and glare from the sun, your visibility can be dramatically reduced in the winter. Consequently, make sure your windshield is defrosted and clean, wipe down your headlights and sweep any accumulated snow off your car before hitting the road. 2. POOR TRACTION Wet, icy and snow-covered roads can si gnificantly reduce your traction. Therefore, it’s important to invest in a high-quality set of winter tires to help you maintain control of your vehicle. If your car starts to slip, slow down, avoid braking hard and steer smoothly.
3. SPEEDING Driving slowly during the winter is crucial, as it’s much harder to control your vehicle on ice- and snow-covered roads if you’re moving too fast. No matter what the posted speed limit, adjust your speed to suit the conditions. 4. DISTRACTED DRIVING Winter roads leave little margin for error, and distracted driving can affect your judgment, ability to concentrate and reaction time. Make sure you stay focused on the road at all times, and watch out for other motorists who may not be paying attention. Taking these precautions can help you stay safe and avoid getting into an accident. However, before the first snowfall, make sure to also restock your car’s emergency kit, just in case.
VEHICLE FEATURES When driving on icy, snow-covered roads, four-wheel drive is considered the safest. An all-wheel drive system will automatically distribute power to the wheels based on the road conditions, thereby optimizing your vehicle’s traction. In addition, high ground clearance is a useful feature as it allows you to tackle large snow drifts with ease. A bit of height also prevents you from floating on top of the snow and will help ensure you stay in control of your vehicle. TYPES OF VEHICLES Depending on your needs, budget and preferences, there are a number of vehicles that have winter-friendly features. • Cars are now available with all-wheel drive. In addition, the low centre of gravity will work in your favour on slippery roads. • SUVs have good ground clearance, making them ideal for winter driving, provided they have all-wheel drive. However, SUVs that lack four-wheel drive may provide a false sense of security.
• Pickup trucks offer good elevation for driving in the snow. However, their weight makes them difficult to manoeuvre on ice. Additionally, the high centre of gravity can cause you to spin out if you’re not careful. • Electric vehicles have a very low centre of gravity, which makes winter driving a breeze. What’s more, electric motors are capable of efficiently managing wheel slips. On some models, the front and rear wheels are controlled by different motors for added reliability. When shopping for a new vehicle, don’t be afraid to ask questions. This will help you determine which model best meets your needs.