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PEARLCATHERINE Career woman, TITA entrepreneur and author

It is not the place that you would expect to see a talented author; she looks past the plastic screen, welcoming people into a space that is shared by many. Being packed like a sardine onto a busy bus or streetcar during rush hour in Toronto isn’t exactly a rare phenomenon, certain routes have seemed to be particularly problematic, especially those located in what are considered high-risk areas (Jane and Finch, Driftwood, etc.).

Yet, there is something significantly different about this vivacious woman. In her role as a TTC bus driver, she has learned how to manage others and herself in situations that might just scare the hell out of you.

She has found a way to use laughter to keep the atmosphere light, and to help to bring people together, build relationships and create memories.

In this world of screens and headphones, her ability to strike up actual conversation that elicits a smile, or even better, a good laugh, has made the ride for her passengers more enjoyable.

Her co-workers question her as to why she enjoys driving routes that to them are problematic. It is because she is able to keep a cool head when things get crazy or even dangerous. When I spoke with our Woman Empowered feature, I could tell that she was able to assess a situation and make quick, intelligent decisions.

She has an uncanny ability; she is able to communicate a message clearly, cheerfully, and in most cases, calmly.

I now realize it is exactly what makes her such an expressive, and profound writer.

As a writer, she expresses her ideas in specific ways by using just the right words and putting it in just the right place. Her literary style reflects her personality; her writing voice is so distinctive that it’s possible to identify her by merely reading a selection of her work.

I have featured her twin brother Sam Tita, and this week, I want to introduce to our readers the other half of the Tita dynasty. Her name is Pearl-Catherine Tita, and she is an author who you will all soon grow to appreciate.

I had the chance to meet Pearl at her Blk Book Fair event that happened a couple weeks ago. When you have a chance, flip over to the article written by David Anderson. He does a great job of highlighting the book fair, but I wanted to take it a step further by learning more about the woman behind all of the stories.

“I was born downtown Toronto.

My mom is Guyanese, and my dad is from Cameroon. They met in Toronto, and when we were three, we moved to Cameroon for three years. We came back when we were six and moved to Scarborough when my brother and I were eight years old. We lived in the Kingston and Galloway area.

When I was eight, I began my writing, but my mom will tell you that I have been singing my own life. One of her famous stories is when I was two years old, I was singing in my stroller at a bank, and a teller gave me a silver coin. I still have it to this day.

At first, I really enjoyed creating birthday cards, and when I was eleven years old, my birthday cards turned to poetry.”

Pearl shared with me a difficult time in her life. It was when her mom and dad split for five years. It was the catalyst for most of her writing.

“Those were some tough times,” Pearl tells me. “I didn’t know what my mom was going through. I had so many questions, the most pressing one being, why do you guys have to be apart? My dad would come and visit, and one day he was leaving and I caught him on the stairs crying. He said he didn’t want to go, so I ask why.

My mom was a strong woman and she kept it together, and I didn’t know until I was older how tough it was for her mentally. I know now because of her behaviour; she was going through some tough times.”

Pearl admits that she did a lot of silly things in her teenage years.

“From the ages of eleven to sixteen years, I did some intense writing. I really missed my dad. It was around that time that I wrote my first song …

People come and go away, people never come to stay …

I need you by my side, that’s a feeling I can’t hide …

It ended up sounding like a love song. I guess in a way it was. I loved my dad, and the separation hurt me.”

It was around that time that a young man named Benjamin Dougherty came into their lives.

“He was a huge influence in our life. He was a volunteer at the Scarborough East Boys and Girls Club. When we were older, we did get to go to dinner together, and we were able to tell him how instrumental he was in our lives, especially during that time. We wouldn’t be who we are today without Benjamin.

He pushed me to sing, and he helped me polish up my first song. He was our dance instructor as well. He had us singing all over the place.”

At sixteen years old, Pearl welcomed her father back in her life. Even though dad was back, and it was great, it took some time for her to adjust.

“My dad has a different parenting style than my mom. The hardest part about this time was that it was difficult to forgive. This is something that I have identified in myself – my inability to forgive.”

She had a chance to dabble in spoken word in her late teens (eighteennineteen years old), and actually was a participant of R.I.S.E (Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere). She had wanted to write a book around that same time, but she realized that nothing happened before its time.

“It was the platform that I didn’t know I needed back then. I was always so nervous when I performed, but the founder, Ontario’s newly appointed Poet Laureate, Randell Adjei, was always, and still until this day has been so supportive!

When I started Blk Book Fair, I had reached

out to him even though we hadn’t had a conversation in years. In this conversation he reflected on my first performance. I was absolutely shocked that he remembered because ...

I didn’t,” she said laughing.

She attended York University and graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology, It was in her third year that she applied to work for the TTC.

“It has definitely been an experience. The route that I drive, people are always asking, why do you like that route. I look forward to driving in these communities because I felt a connection to the people. I felt that my presence there is beneficial. I drive in the Jane and Finch area. The community loves me. Terrance Penny was a kid on my bus route. I watched him grow up. It is good to see him grow up. He was so driven. To see where he is now, it is incredible.”

Not only has she helped to amplify the voices and stories of Black authors, this career woman, entrepreneur and author has also written her first book, “Beneath the Shade; the poetic self-discoveries and realizations of a fellow human.”

To end our interview, I asked Pearl to share some thoughts about her book and asked if she had any advice for young Black women.

“It’s not just for a Black person but written by a Black person. If you have to be honest with anybody, be honest with yourself. It controls the way you navigate through this world. Lying to yourself is the most damaging thing that you can do.”

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Five simple ways to take back your power during this pandemic SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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“The revolution is not a one-day event, the revolution is millions of people taking a stand!” Unknown Anyone else tired!

If you are, I have some unfortunate news. The fight for freedom is not over. Based on our current trajectory, it seems inevitable; there is going to be a revolution. We will either continue to sit back and post on our social media pages, or we will recover our moral bearings, and save our countries from collapse. We can no longer hold the centre; there will be a revolution.

Under no circumstance must you allow yourself to be: coerced, bribed, blackmailed, shamed, manipulated, or intimidated into complying with illegal mandates, fabricated laws, and a system that continues to enslave you. I know it is difficult, but you must not be intimidated by what you see on television, what you hear on the news, or what you read in the newspapers. Remember, the revolution will not be televised, and we must act in small, subtle ways in order to maintain our freedom.

How do we do this? Below are five

simple ways to take back your power during this pandemic. Most of this information is redundant, but it is imperative that we are aware of how simple it is to take a stand.

Support Local Businesses “Revolution is not a dinner party, not an essay, nor a painting, nor a piece of embroidery; it cannot be advanced softly, gradually, carefully, considerately, respectfully, politely, plainly or modestly.” Mao Tse-Tung We have to stop funding the beast! What does that mean? It means that we have to stop funding the big box stores, and the big brands. It is sad to say, but many of the products that we buy from these stores and brands are loaded with toxins, and preservatives not meant for human consumption. It is better to shop locally, visit local farms, stock up on healthy, non-toxic products that are more affordable and are manufactured locally.

Develop Homeschooling Programs “Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.” Ambrose Bierce So, you have been told that your children have to wear a mask in school, and soon, they will be mandating the COVID-19 vaccines. I have heard stories of indoctrination that is occurring while children are in school. What can parents do? Get them out of the schools and start home-schooling programs. For single mothers, begin to look for home-schooling programs in your area. If there is not one, now is the time to put things in action. Begin to speak with other parents and see what

can be arranged. Have community meetings discussing creative ways to establish a homeschooling program.

If you are not in a position to home school, take the fight to the school board. Get a group of parents who also want to take a stand and challenge them.

No Masks Required Here!

“It may be impossible to have a revolution without crimes, but that does not make revolution a crime.” Jose Bergamin Small business owners, you can help members of your community identify that you as well are taking a stand. Tape a sign to the front door of your home and/or business that says, “No Masks Required Here.” This leaves it as an option, not a bylaw mandate that only highlights the aspects that the government is trying to propagate.

What this does is signal that you are not buying into the submission and lies.

Imagine if millions of businesses and homeowners posted a sign like this. Powerful!

The Precinct Strategy “The revolution is not something fixed in ideology, nor is it something fashioned to a particular decade. It is a perpetual process embedded in the human spirit.” Abbie Hoffman I know, politics suck, but the first step to taking back our government is by electing better people, taking back the parties, or creating new ones. At the local level, there are very important positions to be filled that help communities, and those who have been

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looked over for far too long. Nothing changes until you change. There is work to be done both inside the system, and outside the system.

There is a way forward. We have to have leaders and individuals that will actually fight for us. We won’t get that with the current structure in place. We need a new structure; we need people like you and me.

Buying Smart, is not so Smart!

“Revolution is not the uprising against preexisting order, but the setting up of a new order contradictory to the traditional one.” Jose Ortega Y Gasset Stop buying all those smart devices – it’s not so smart. All of those smart products you have could soon be controlled remotely.

These products have cameras and recording devices, all things that are able to track your behaviour, track your spending, and track your life.

I don’t know about you, but I do not want the government in my life like that. They already have too much insight into our lives; do we willingly want to give them more?

We have to continue to share information with everyone we know to make them aware of what is really transpiring, and how we can cut our own path forward. Stop with the distractions, the noise, and ignore the intimidation. Do what is important for your family by building a strong foundation.

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Marci Ien appointed as Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth in Trudeau Cabinet PAUL JUNOR

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On October 26th, 2021, Marci Ien was appointed as the Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth. This appointment is truly the culmination of her many years of hard work, dedication and commitment to improving the lives of the marginalized, underserved and stigmatized in society.

She became the second Black woman in Canadian history to be appointed to a cabinet position after the legendary Dr. Jean Augustine. It has been truly a historic rise for the former broadcaster who has a long and distinguished career in television broadcasting. Many may remember her from the One Hundred Huntley series, “Circle Square Ranch,” which aired during the 1970s and 1980s across Canada and worldwide.

She revealed personal information at her website: marci.liberal.ca for her constituents and the public to get to know her better during the recent federal election campaign. It was on July 29th, 1969, that her parents, Joel Ien and Vilna Ien welcomed her into the world in Regent Park in Toronto. She is married to Lloyd Exeter, and they are proud parents of two children, Blaize and Dash. She studied radio and television broadcasting at Ryerson University and graduated in 1991 along with Dwight Drummond who is a news anchor at CBC News.

She worked at Hamilton CHCH-TV, and in 1995 won the News Director Award for her series “Journey to Freedom: A Look at the Underground Railroad.” She moved

on to become the co-host and news anchor of the national morning program, Canada AM for fifteen years. As a CTV National News reporter in Vancouver, she covered the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and she became one of the co-hosts of the daytime program The Social.

As one of Canada’s most recognized and respected broadcasters, she was awarded a Harry Jerome Awards in 2008, by the Black Business and Professional Association. Ms. Ien has contributed many years to community work. She was a volunteer with the African-Heritage Educators Network (AHEN) “Project 90” program at their weekly Saturday event at Northview Heights Secondary School for many years.

In addition, she travelled to Sierra Leone in 2000 on behalf of Journalists for Human Rights. Currently, she is a mentor with Trust 15, a mentorship and leadershipbased afternoon program founded by Marcia Brown and located in North Etobicoke.

Ms. Ien decided to enter federal politics after the resignation of the former Finance Minister. She won the seat eleven months ago and regained the seat less than a year later in the September 2021 election. In her campaign platform, she wrote, “Marci is committed to bringing the voice of Toronto Centre constituents in the House of Commons and continuing the fight alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal caucus for: inclusion, equality ensuring that everyone in Toronto Centre and across Canada have a fair chance of success.”

The release of her first book” Off Script: Living Out Loud,” came a day after her election. It chronicles her personal journey of success in broadcasting, experiences, interviews and her rise as a television personality. Her Trinidadian background will bring ethnic diversity to the House of Parliament when it opens in late November. She will be one of nineteen women.

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A Shepherd who leads the flock into the path of wolves; exposing what is happening in the Catholic Church MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

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“If an open Satanist was elected Pope, he would not be able to do more harm to the Church and to humanity than is done by pseudo pope Bergoglio.”

The Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate (BCP)

Here is one piece of the pope’s advice when speaking on the subject of (Trans humans), “We need to adjust our socio-economic models so that they have a human face.”

The head of the Catholic Church from all accounts is supposed to be a respected and God-fearing sheppard who takes care of his flock attentively and should not participate in evil by any means, but could this be said of the person in charge today? Let’s have a closer look.

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper has been made aware, by way of a letter from the Secretary Bishops of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate which outlined many concerns about the destructive activities of pseudoPope Francis Bergoglio, who misuses church authority and interferes in world politics, which leads not only to the destruction of Christianity but also to the genocide of humanity.

This letter mentions what it calls a heretical current in the Catholic Church, socalled “Bergoglianism,” promoted by pseudo-Pope Francis Bergoglio and his followers, whose theology destroys the foundations of the saving faith and morals, which has a negative impact not only on the Church, but also on the life of society.

The Secretary Bishops revealed how this excommunicated arch-heretic, occupying the papal seat (aka Francis Bergoglio) not only kicked off the suicidal so-called Synod on Synodality in the first ten days of October, but is also actively involved in preparing COP 26 and has initiated other decadent activities as well.

Activities like, gradually transitioning the world into one global pseudo-religion worshipping Satan and demons, having a round table discussion on global challenges in the fields of upbringing and education, which according to this letter has nothing to do with his duties as the head of a church, but in fact, everything to do with “Agenda 2030.”

“We care about a comprehensive education,” Bergoglio said, but this letter dismisses his comments as a joke, saying “Beware! The Vatican does not organize a global action to save the children, their morals, and genuine education.

No, on the contrary, the Vatican organizes a global action to demoralize and destroy children from a very young age! This “comprehensive education” dictates demoralization, occultism, neo- paganism, and decadence of all kinds. This is a crime against children! Its association with Agenda 2030 discloses that projects, which separate children from parents, intending to plant chips in their heads and use them as bio-robots, are a part of Bergoglio’s comprehensive education.”

In these documents, Francis is described as “The arch-liar pope,” who cynically promotes sin and misuses the highest church authority to do so, summoning pagan leaders from all over the world, not to preach the gospel for the salvation of their souls at the round table, as the true pope is obligated to do, but as their head he initiated a practical satanization of mankind.

This is a pope who has joined forces with world leaders, not only in the sphere of paganism, but also in the banking industry, and potentates of “One World Government.”

This is how he performs the ground-breaking work, aimed at building a wide global road to eternal damnation.

“This is the fruit of his anti-gospel, which had excluded him multiple times from the Church of Christ. Bergoglio is not a true pope, and neither a Catholic nor a Christian.

Bergoglio is an apostate Judas,” explains The Secretary Bishops of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate, “And what’s sad is that many bishops and clergymen have been blind to all this.

Very soon folks can expect that there will be projects created, which will be promoted under the auspices of UN or other organizations for a so-called global education including the “funding” of all departments of educations, to achieve a destruction of a system of upbringing and education, and its misuse to satanize the children. This is the fruit of the pope Bergoglio.”

It has also been said that this pope is on the same climate page as the folks from The Great Reset.

Here is a quote from this pope: “The complexity of the ecological crisis requires responsibility, specificity and competency.”

According to the same source the Pope uses the term responsibility in the same way as he did with the pandemic. “The goal is to make deceived people feel obligated in their conscience and implement the self-destructive plans of the globalists.”

The bishops’ letters describe this pope this way. “Today, this new vaccination anti-gospel is being promoted as a priority by Bergoglio, and the whole line of Bergoglian pseudo bishops and so-called theologians, who are in fact blasphemers against God and the gravediggers of the Church.”

Leo Zagami who was a recent guest on Infowars, and the author of the groundbreaking book, “Confessions of an Illuminati Vol. 6.66,” “The Age of Cyber Satan,” “Artificial Intelligence,” and “Robotics,” said of this pope, “It is science that Pope Francis worships, not God.”

“This pope,” he told Alex Jones, “has a mission that is to completely destroy any remaining Christianity left within the Catholic Church.”

“Freemasonry and The China Communist Party have taken control of the Vatican,” he said.

One of the Vatican’s ex-bodyguards who refused the compulsory injection had this to say,

“What we are experiencing in the Vatican in connection with mandatory vaccination has nothing human let alone Christian about it!”

He also said, “The Vatican betrays faithful Catholics as well as the official doctrine of the Church.”

This pope as recently as October 16th, 2021, went public begging Big-Tech to do more censoring of its users, “Hasten the censorship of fake news, hate speech, conspiracy theories and political manipulation, in the name of God put an end to their spread,” he said.

Here is a bit more on the origins of this information.

The Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate (BCP) is a community of monks, priests, and bishops living in monasteries. Patriarch Elijah heads the BCP, with two Secretary Bishops, Timothy, and Methodius. The BCP arose from the need to defend the fundamental Christian truths against heresies and apostasy. It does not recognize pseudo-Pope Bergoglio and is not subordinate to him.

The BCP was contacted for a verbal interview, but that was not possible this time because of a lack of an English translator.

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Canadian Pension is a disaster waiting to happen MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

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“The reason why there is so much pressure on Europe and Germany in particular, and we learned this from interviewing two former investment bankers, is because Europe is completely broke. The European Central Bank is completely broke, and the European Pension Fund is completely empty,” said Dr. Reiner Fuellmich.

“If people find out about this,” Fuellmich said, “that there may be a problem with their pension, then of course, they will know who is responsible it is the “Davos clique,” it is the Great Reset people, so they are keeping us under a lot of pressure so we won’t find out, and they are hoping that as many people as possible would get vaccinated by the fall.

They are also hoping that those vaccinated at that point probably won’t be able to defend themselves anymore.”

Those are the words of international trial lawyer Dr. Reiner Fulllmich, a man who has successfully sued large fraudulent corporations like Volkswagen and Deutsche Bank. His worldwide network of lawyers has listened to a hundred experts from every field of science. They have collected undeniable evidence that the Covid pandemic is in fact a planned criminal operation.

Pension plans for some people have long been a guessing game, but at present, even those who believe that they are on the safe ground from a pension point of view in Canada could soon find out otherwise.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) published its first

instalment of research, and the picture is not exactly a pretty one for would-be pensioners at all.

In short, here is what the research found. “Canada’s pension system is a disaster waiting to happen. Public sector pension plans at all levels of government are massively underfunded which will demand higher taxes and strain Canada’s economy.

There is also a widening pension gap between Canadians in the public sector and those in the private sector. This will create resentment as more and more public servants retire earlier and more comfortably than anyone else in society. Continuing on this track is unsustainable and unfair. Major reforms are clearly needed.”

In detail, this research discovered that it was not exactly easy to get government records on pension plans, and that whatever they obtained was not put together in very understandable terms at all.

The research also discovered that the figures highlighted were not sound but were more predictions based on what could happen with investment funds as opposed to what was in cash.

This in turn left the researchers to question how Canada’s government plans to doll out the pension of most of its public servants, and some of the answers could be as simple as off the backs of the working class, by raising taxes, higher contributions from government employees, reduced pension benefits for government retirees, lower inflation/wage growth, or higher fund rates of return.

The fifth path is impossible for fund managers to control, barring a magical resurgence in fund earnings; the burden will ultimately fall on taxpayers and government employees.

The pension problem is universal it seems, across the border in the US Jonn Mauldin a financial writer, publisher, and New York Times bestselling author had this to say of the American pension plan.

“A decade ago, I pointed out that public pension funds were $2 trillion un-

derfunded and getting worse. More than one person told me that couldn’t be right.

They were correct: It was actually much worse. It has gotten to $2 trillion and much worse in just a few years.”

Again, just like the Canadian research team found out, Mauldin spoke of how the pension plan in the US is based on assumption too.

“Almost all public pension funds assume investment returns somewhere around 7% and some as high as 8%. That’s highly unlikely due to the debt we’ve accumulated, and debt is a drag on future growth.”

He concluded by saying, “The most common solution to this problem so far has been cutting services in the hope no one notices.”

When David Payne, the Staff Economist for The Kiplinger Letter and a NABE-certified Business Economist was asked how big the pension problem is he said, “Only three states have fully funded pension funds: Oregon, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The rest of the states are partially funded, some very low, some medium, and some a bit more reasonable, so always have a contingency plan in case benefits are cut,” Payne advised.

American Enterprise Institute resident scholar Andrew G. Biggs believes that this was a long time coming. “The coronavirus wasn’t predicted, but for years, outsiders have warned that public-sector pensions have contributed too little, taken too much investment risk, and failed to enact sufficiently far-reaching reforms. It was only a matter of time before something went wrong.”

Back at home here in Canada, when one looks at the kind of pension the average Canadian MP takes home annually it’s almost like comparing a dog to an elephant, with the pittance the average taxpayer gets after working until age sixty-five or older.

Here are a few of the Canadian “fat cats” and the pension lane that they are running in.

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Steven Blaney: annual pension = $101,000; pension to age 90 = $4,404,300 Wayne Easter, annual pension = $138,400; pension to age 90 = $2,805,800 Peter Kent, annual pension = $100,500; pension to age 90 = $1,282,300 Geoff Regan, annual pension = $147,400; pension to age 90 = $5,159,000

As if this was not enough, members of parliament received two pay raises during the last year and a half, ranging from an extra $6,900 for a backbench MP to $13,800 for Justin Trudeau.

Voices like the CTF Canadian Taxpayers Federation are calling for politician’s pay and pension reform, in light of the $1-trillion federal debt. Reforms should include transitioning the MP pension plan to a matching RRSP-style pension, ending severance payments, and “paying back” the pandemic pay hikes.

Below is a list of defeated or retired Canadian MPs and what they stand to gain or are receiving in terms of pension and severance calculations from the taxpayers. www.taxpayer.com/media/2021MP-Pension-Severance-CTF.pdf

It is extremely important to remember that while all this is happening with Canadians from a pensioner’s point of view, Canadians who refuse to be a part of the FVS (Fake-Vaccination Scheme) may not have any pensions to receive whatsoever if the government gets their way.

Just recently, Canada’s Prime Minister came on television and outlined several things that the average un-injected Canadian will no longer be able to participate in if he gets his way.

Can anyone imagine working most of your life for a company, or the government only to lose the security that you have not only worked for but also paid into?

Time to start asking our government some questions; it may not matter to some of you now, but at some point, it will.

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What science do I trust; Toronto Caribbean Newspaper’s Vaccine Update - What is happening around the world SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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You see, this is the issue; as Africans living in the Americas, we have had to put up with a great deal of degradation, racism, segregation, brutality, murder, colonialism, and the list goes on and on. The effects of this treatment have been passed down intergenerationally, and many of us do not have faith in the system, even if it is our own telling us to “Trust the government; they are here to help us.”

I want to let those who have chosen to become inoculated, to know that there is a reason that you do feel hesitant.

It is not just a mistrust of the medical system (a system that has experimented on Black people for years), but also a mistrust of institutions. There are a lot of reasons for Black people to be very hesitant about this warp speed vaccination that has been largely forced on us through: coercion, fear, and propaganda.

I have been covering this pandemic since its genesis, and I have had to deal with a lot of naysayers, and critics who tell me that I have chosen the wrong fight. They have told me to stick to what I know (education and psychology), and to use my platform to encourage people to get vaccinated so that life can return back to normal.

There is one issue … We have all been told to trust the science, and I keep asking, “Which science do I trust?” There is the science that is being propagated on mainstream media, telling me that the vaccine is safe, and effective. Then there is the information that is not so readily shared, that tells a different story. In this article, I am going to share with you some information that has not been spoken about on: CNN, BBC, Fox News, CP24 or CTV. These are stories from people who have been largely silenced. It is important that these stories are shared so that YOU can decide if what is happening is ethical.

Paradoxical Immune Enhancement Phenomenon Pathogenic priming likely contributes to serious and critical illness and mortality in COVID-19 via autoimmunity - www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7142689/ “Paradoxical immune enhancement phenomenon’ means vaccinated people may still develop the disease, get sicker and die.” Dr. Peter Hotez

This is yet another doctor who in the early days of COVID-19 testified against the perils of rushing the development of a vaccine against it. He mentioned that there were some unique safety issues posed by this type of vaccine, and these issues had been seen by scientists half a century ago when there had been work done with a vaccine against RSV. During these trials, the vaccines failed to prevent infections, and 80% of the children infected needed to be hospitalized.

Dr Hotez asserted that unintended consequences of pathogenesis from vaccines are not new, nor are they unexpected. They are unanticipated only if those who develop them do not include available knowledge in their formulation plan.

Before you line up to get your vaccine, I want you to know that science shows that one potential issue that is being largely glossed over, is the alarming evidence that pathogenic priming is happening, which means that vaccinated people can still get the disease and may actually end up getting sicker from it.

Adverse Reaction Report (MHRA, United Kingdom) “The number of adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines reported to the MHRA, totalling 1,037,376, is 17.25 times higher than the number of adverse reactions reported to the MHRA to all other vaccines approved since 2010.”

An investigative journalist by the name of Duncan Husband made a freedom of information request on May 29th, 2021, to the MHRA. He asked the MHRA to provide a list of all new vaccines in the UK between 2010 and 2020 and to also provide the number of deaths, per vaccine, per month for the same time frame. The MHRA fulfilled the FOI request on June 29th 2021 and provided a full list of all approved vaccines and a vaccine analysis print for each type of vaccine excluding the Adacel jab which the MHRA claim they do not have any reports on. What it did was reveal how deadly the COVID-19 vaccine are.

It showed that the number of deaths due to the COVID-19 vaccines reported to the MHRA, totalled 1,440, which is over five times higher than the number of deaths reported to the MHRA as adverse reactions to all other vaccines approved since 2010.

Hair Loss and Alopecia A young Japanese woman, known as Ayapipipiii, posted a blog on the July 31st, documenting her extreme hair loss following vaccination. She wrote that she received the first dose of Moderna’s experimental jab on June 29th, 2021, and felt pain in her arm and weakness, but did not develop a fever.

The next day, she noticed that she had lost a lot of hair and had developed a rash, which she dismissed at the time as due to changes in the weather. It was when she was washing her hair the following day that she noticed that the drain hole had clogged with hair and there was more of her hair on the floor. By July 7th, 2021, just a little more than a week after her vaccination, Ayapipipiii photographed three round bald spots on her head.

On July 13th, 2021, she noticed when she awoke that her pillow was covered with hair. By the July 17th, she described feeling the wind on her scalp for the first time in her life. Concerned she sought medical attention on July 21st, 2021, and by July 30th, she was almost entirely bald.

More than 800 people have reported hair loss and alopecia following COVID-19 jabs to the U.S. government’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). VigiBase, the WHO global database of reported potential side effects of medicinal products, has logged 1,693 reports of autoimmune alopecia, mostly from the US and Europe.

Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Persons Preliminary Findings of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Persons www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/33882218/ A report was released in October 2021, and it shared that pregnant persons in the United States are receiving messenger RNA (mRNA) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, but data is limited on their safety in pregnancy.

The study commenced on December 14th, 2020, and ran through to February 28th, 2021. They used data from the: v-safe after vaccination health checker surveillance system, the v-safe pregnancy registry, and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) to characterize the initial safety of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines in pregnant persons.

The preliminary findings did not show obvious safety signals among pregnant persons who received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. They did mention that more longitudinal follow-up is needed, including follow-up of large numbers of women vaccinated earlier in pregnancy. It is disturbing to know that they are pushing pregnant women to take this vaccine, knowing that they are unsure of exactly how it will affect them.

The Israeli People’s Committee Report of Adverse Events Related to the Corona Vaccine “Never has a vaccine injured so many.”

The Israeli People’s Committee is an independent investigative group that com-

prises medical, legal, and epidemiological expertise. In April 2021, they released a summary report on the experience of mass experimental vaccinations in Israel, which uses the Pfizer mRNA vaccine. According to the authors, the compilation of the report was severely hampered by obstruction on the part of government authorities. One way they obstructed was by shutting down all monitoring and tracking systems for adverse events.

What they found was that the overall mortality in the January-February vaccination period was higher in 2021 than in any other year within the preceding decade.

In the age group of 20–29 years, mortality in this time period exceeded that of the previous year by 32%.

There were 288 deaths overall, mostly within the first ten days after vaccination. This number is more than six times greater than the forth-fivee deaths officially admitted to by the health ministry.

Adverse Reaction Report from the Western Australian Police Force Ms. Uren is a thirty-seven-year-old police officer for the Western Australian Police Force (WAPOL). She reported that the police force mandated vaccines for all personnel in August. Ms Uren was clear that she was not an anti-vaxxer, but she was hesitant due to lack of sufficient information on them. Ms Uren was also concerned about how the shots were rushed to the market.

Despite her reluctance, Ms Uren received her first Pfizer mRNA injection sometime in late August. Immediately after, she began to experience vertigo, nausea and hives all within fifteen minutes of taking the vaccine. The next day, she had a 103-degree (39.7 Celsius) fever, more hives, and more nausea. For the next four weeks, Ms Uren suffered persistent hives, fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, and a debilitating cough.

In mid-September she said her eyes “felt weird” one Tuesday morning. So, she took an antihistamine before driving to work. When she arrived at work, a coworker told her that her face was “drooping sideways.”

She immediately went to the emergency room. She woke up the next morning in the hospital, only to collapse in the shower. Doctors discovered that the “main artery” from her heart to brain ruptured. She also suffered a transient ischemic attack also known as a stroke.

Believe me when I say, there are so many reports that I was not able to mention. Our job at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper is to ensure that our community is equipped, educated, and empowered to make decisions for themselves and their family.

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What the future may hold for Canadians STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Finally getting out of the clutches of this pandemic. Much has changed in these few years since COVID-19 has struck. Three years and several waves later Canada has changed, having been transformed by our response to the pandemic.

The Liberal government is still in power, directing the nation towards an uncertain future.

What has changed?

The Central Government has become more powerful, shouldering the responsibilities demanded of it because of the pandemic.

Central purchasing and distribution of medical supplies and vaccines lay in their hands in association with the various Provincial and municipal agencies.

Several vaccines are being used, each with its own strengths and side effects.

The central government has forced the pharmaceutical firms to sell these vaccines at cost. Why? At the beginning of vaccine development into the first-year costs increased drastically. Governments did not share what the costs of these vaccines were.

Profiteering from vaccine production and distribution became a problem. Developing plans to ship vaccines to places of low population became excessively expensive.

It was only through governmental direction, that distribution was carried out equally and fairly. With the cost of vaccines driven down Canada’s allies, poorer nations of the world can afford these vaccines for their population.

20% of the Canadian population refuse to be vaccinated. Continual communal infections occur and those vaccinated can still become infected with the virus. Several solutions to this problem arise:

Citizenship identity cards are developed. All sorts of information useful to the citizen and government are scribed onto these cards: health/safety information, identity, drivers’ licenses, and travel history.

These cards are mandatory if someone travels to an infected region or is vaccinated and when.

Health care to those non-vaxxers may be denied. Either they are part of the Canadian social contract, or they are not. It is a threat that is never applied, just implied. If education does not work, time in the corner may.

Providers of vaccines and the governmental agencies who contracted them show full transparency and accountability.

It is determined that ALL Canadians need to be vaccinated. Therefore, if citizens do not get vaccinated and it is proven that they infect others, they will be criminally charged and possibly civilly sued also.

The social contract becomes very demanding. At first, all public officials ask for compliance, but after continual anti-social behaviour, even with business lockdowns in many regions, criminal charges and isolation become key in managing non-compliant citizens.

Online learning with some in class teaching becomes the norm. Having a computer at home with online capabilities becomes a human right. Teaching instructors are required to attend a training period to learn the art of online teaching. Ultimately many communities throughout Canada receive this benefit along with others, like clean water availability and local community economic zones. Practical experience along with professional teaching becomes the norm. Teaching period is year-round with extended short holidays throughout the year, nothing longer than two weeks.

The government directs the rail and air transport industry to develop a clean air purification system that traps and isolates viruses and contamination in the air. Rail throughout Canada is directed to expand its operations. Rail is the most environmentally friendly form of mass transport, with clean energy applied (solar/natural gas).

Alberta has suffered in many ways.

The Newfoundland oil fields are quiet. The central government decides to build a stateof-the-art refinery for oil, gas, and natural gas in Alberta and in Eastern Canada creating many jobs. Transportation of finished products is developed using new and improved pipelines. Alberta begins to diversify its economy away from the energy sector to manufacturing and resource development along with Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

All senior living centres in Canada become provincially owned. In this manner costs and services as well as emergency responses will never be limited or stunted as they were in the private sector. Revenue will flow in a controlled, well-managed fashion.

Permanent positions will be created and maintained in these centres. An employee can have a career in such places, and not travel from location to location to get their forty hours of work. Governmental development of senior living programs, senior healthcare and mental health programs are created. Many positions for professionals like psychologist, nurses, senior teaching are created.

The Provincial Governments admit many senior centres could have been better maintained. Financial costs to victims of COVID-19 in these homes are distributed to their grieving families. A vow that seniors will never again be ignored is made by many public figures.

A two-tier health system is developing. Citizens are given the opportunity to become involved in a public system such as OHIP, or smaller medical facilities licensed by each province serving private individuals. The private facilities are independent of

public funds, entirely dependent upon user fees.

The provincial health systems have been invested upon through public funds.

A large portion of the public sector will be invested in revenue creation, through the study, research and development of diseases and their cures.

Pharmaceutical Corporations in Canada have partnered with this sector, sharing their funds and research direction.

The Canadian Government has directed each provincial health system, university and research facility to work towards cures for diseases.

Like the US, the national project of getting a man on the moon, Canada will invest its funds in research and development in curing such conditions as dementia, cancer etc. Doctors and nurses in Canada move to become some of the highest paid in North America. With better benefits comes excellence.

Non-person-to-person events have become more popular. Many large venues go out of business. A more personal approach is developed. Smaller controlled events: person to person, online presentations (not costly) develop into an approved method of entertainment. Over time large, controlled events will return. The population has a historic memory that needs time to heal.

Can you say that Canadians united together to fight this pandemic? Many did.

They showed the world that they cared for their fellow citizens. The pandemic also introduced us to patience, humility and charity. Imagine lines in Toronto; two to four persons in a store that could hold thirty people.

Imagine caring citizens showing respect for our caregivers, our elderly and each other.

We are better because of this pandemic. Our imaginations shine with the creativity of the Great North.

Our society continues to transform, changing as we do. These three years have pulled us together while the pandemic has torn other nations apart.

Recently released report shows school closures have widened skills gap in Canada PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

The release of a new report by the Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, has raised alarms.

The report was based on an online survey of 1,088 Canadians eighteen years and older. It was conducted between August 4th, 2021, and August 5th, 2021. The fact that it did not involve a probability sample means that no margin of error can be inferred. The results of the survey were released in a white paper titled,” A Lost Gen-

eration: How Pandemic School Closures and Remote Learning Threaten the Skills Gap.” The report highlights the concerns of many employers that Canadians will lack the necessary skills that the workforce need as a result of the “education disruptions” that was initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In fact, prior to the global pandemic, employers were already expressing reservations about the scarcity of qualified Canadians for high-level and highly skilled jobs.

Bill Stiller, CEO of Express Employment Professionals states in a media release, “The disruptions to education will mean a whole generation or more will fall further behind. Getting back to the pre-pandemic status quo won’t be enough and Canadians are in general agreement that we’re witnessing the creation of a lost generation.”

Furthermore, approximately 78% of Canadians expressed concerns that interruptions in schooling due to COVID-19 will contribute to students in the future lacking

fundamental workplace skills that are needed to ensure their success.

Some of the results of the white paper revealed; • 81% say it harms their ability to socialize with others.

• 81% say it is harming their mental health.

• 77% say it is hurting development of hard skills.

• 76% say it is hurting development of soft skills In addition, the report focuses on some interesting facts that have long-term implications: • School closures create domino effects that further strain the workforce.

• Minority and disadvantaged students are hardest hit.

• Disruption today, means lost earnings tomorrow, and lost GDP. • Parents are concerned about mental health and other behaviours in their children.

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This has accelerated the pre-existing demographic crisis.

Fixing the problem.

Undoubtedly, this report is intended to bring attention to policy makers, politicians, concerned stakeholders and interested individuals to raise awareness about the state of workers skills in the future. For those who are baby boomers born between 1944 and 1964 and are planning to retire in the next few years, there are real questions about the skill level of the millennial who will be chosen to hold leadership positions.

There is a lot at stake in the next decade. Is it possible to address this problem in Canada to ensure that the economy will not be impacted?

CEO Stiller is cautiously optimistic and positive. He observes,” Interventions now are imperative to save this lost generation, and the good news is it’s not too late.

Change will take a concerted effort by many entities, but it’s well worth the investment.”

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The wealthy get richer, the working stiff gets poorer. Simple! the lowest level of all G-7 Nations. In 2020 we had negative levels of growth. The Canadian Economy has been devastated by this pandemic, bringing the retail, restaurant and manufacturing industries to their knees.

Limited handouts by our government’s will not save these industries. Many are on the precipice of collapse, never to return. Why? Well the corporations that have grown during this pandemic are also allied to the Asian Markets, importers of cheap product made elsewhere. China has made inroads into Canada’s economic backyard, while Canadian firms have suffered catastrophically.

Walmart, Costco and various retailers have extended their hands of partnership with China. Go to any of these retailers and try to find a Canadian manufactured product. Difficult to be sure and the main reason Canadians seem to be unable to offer living wages to their employees. Global competition continues to drive our wages downward, while the policies of our govern-

STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

The Bank of Canada is ending its quantitative easing program and moving forward its timeline for potential interest rate hikes as it projects inflation to increase well into next year. Presently we are experiencing a 4.8% inflation rate, but our National Bank believes it will drop to 2% in 2022.

Our Federal Government wants you to believe that our economy is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, and that we should be pleased about that. Well first off, our pre-pandemic economy was growing at approximately 1.86% levels, which is

ment drive up the costs of those items we need. Governmental regulations, attempts to control the costs of rental and home ownership scales, so called global shortages and transportation bottlenecks drive up the costs of our purchasable necessities.

The Federal Government equates the health of Bay Street and Wall Street as the balancing scales of this economy. If the stock exchange is doing well, it means so is the economy? Not so. The numbers show that 15% of Canada’s wealthiest corporations control and benefit from the stock exchange. Our national bank is allied with those that control the stock exchange. Inflation has been growing unchecked for a decade. Housing is unobtainable; foodstuffs have shrunk in size and increased in price.

Services are more costly, yet our wages remain the same.

Inflation is actually good for the wealthy. They can bear the costs, and profit from the cost escalations. Manufactured products are imported at very low costs, with high mark-ups to follow. Canadians

could buy better-made, more competitive products, if they could find a source for these products. The market is controlled and managed by those of extreme wealth.

The cost of fossil fuels is increasing daily, which is not so good for those who care about the environment. This winter, we will experience excessive cost increases in housing fuel and transportation fuels.

Hydro will also increase. Why? Our governments needs to pay off the national and provincial debt, while manipulating the electorate’s expectations.

This Christmas Canadians will be concerned about their pocket book more than promised policies made by our governments. Inflation and the promised interest rate increases will pressure Canadians to move towards a more insular self-interest, namely how will they pay for their expectations.

The wealthy get richer, the working stiff gets poorer. Simple.

Peel Regional Police videographer rallies his fellow teammates for Thanksgiving donation raphers on the Peel Regional Police Corporate Communications team, has rallied fellow teammates, along with members of other areas of the service, to donate toiletries and money to either a homeless shelter or a place in need within the Region of Peel for Thanksgiving.

This year, he decided that the recipient of the donation should be the Salvation Army Family Life Resource Centre.

It is a short-term shelter for women and children who are survivors of family and intimate partner violence.

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For the past few years, James Worthington, one of the highly talented videog-

Throughout the months of August, September, and October of this year, James diligently raised money and collected greatly needed supplies, such as toiletries, clothes, and toys, from his Peel Regional Police compatriots. On Monday, Oct. 15th, 2021, over $1000.00 in supplies was delivered to the very grateful residents and staff of the centre.

“This kindness could not be done by just me alone. I rally everyone up, sure, but it is the kindness of those around me that make this worthwhile. It truly feels

like a team effort.”

James Worthington.

Community organizations are always in need. Whether it is for food, clothing, supplies, comfort items or even your invaluable time. If you feel moved to do so, Peel Regional Police encourage you to contact your local community organization to ask how you can be of assistance and in turn contribute to the community’s safety and well-being.

Launch of new competition is intended to address crisis of youth mental health children and families are dealing with and figuring out the underlying causes.”

In her work with children, she knows first-hand the challenges of trying to understand how psychiatric illnesses develop and how to treat them effectively. She states, “We’re still landing on the moon. There’s a huge gap that we’re trying to close in understanding mental health, and we need to figure out the basics.”

Dr Catherine Ferland, who works with the non-profit foundation Brain Health as Chief Research and Program Officer, acknowledges the seriousness of the mental health crisis among youth. She states, “Half of the mental health burden is in Canadians aged fifteen to twenty-nine.”

This has been exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in higher levels of depression, anxiety and mental health problems in young people.

This will undoubtedly get worse if left untreated among youth, as they get older. Dr Ferland notes, “There is an actual crisis in society when we talk about mental health. It’s a critical time to act.”

PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Many mental health experts and advocates have recognized that there is a crisis in Canada with respect to our youths’ mental health.

This was revealed in an article that was published in the Globe and Mail on October 7th, 2021. Dr. Tamara Vanderwal, a Vancouver-based child psychiatrist has worked tirelessly to help paediatric patients who are faced with mental health challenges. She told the Globe and Mail, “I have this unique position where I’m both providing care and understanding what RY 10TH

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Through our partnership with Brain Canada, RBC Future Launch will help address the barriers often faced by young people when trying to access the mental health support they need.”

Dr Vanderwall is optimistic that this research will provide vital information that will determine the best psychiatric treatment for young psychiatric patients.

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What happens in Tokyo, stays in Tokyo; a look at the miraculous recovery of a nation our time zones, I had a chance to speak with him, and what he told me not only shocked me, but also actually made me disappointed that I was living in Canada.

Throughout the pandemic, the government has systematically misrepresented the risk to Canadians by providing out-of-context numbers. By withholding important context, using extremely fearinducing language, and de-emphasizing the most important parts of the story, mainstream media in Canada has succeeded in telling exactly the opposite story told by the facts.

Many of the public health measures were clearly a violation of long-established pandemic planning guidelines. They should never have been used. Others were measures that were only appropriate to extremely severe epidemics - the highest levels on the scale. Despite these measures, and the push for vaccination, our COVID-19 cases are going up again, and people are still getting very sick. How is this possible when we are supposed to have the best healthcare system in the world? What has Japan done right that most other countries have done wrong?

Jaime Paquin decided to move to Japan about fifteen years ago. He has made a life there, and established himself in the wine and spirit industry. He expressed his frustration with what he was seeing in his home country, and wanted ALL Canadians to know that what we are going through is unnecessary, and tyrannical.

“It’s been a major contrast to what Canadians have been subjected to,” Jaime shares with me. “As I mentioned, after about five weeks in March/April 2020 when many things were closed such as gyms, everything else was open as usual.

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“Japan logged fewer deaths last year for the first time in 11 years, which may be linked to a sharp fall in seasonal influenza infections as people took infection prevention measures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.”

The bars are packed, the trains are crowded, and the mood is celebratory; if you were to go to Japan, it would be difficult for you to even tell that the country was in the middle of a global pandemic.

Many are baffled by what exactly is behind the miraculous recovery that was made in Japan. Unlike other places in Europe, Asia and North America, Japan has never had anything close to a lockdown, just a series of states of emergency. When there was a state of emergency, the measures were not lockdowns but requests that focused mainly on bars and eateries, which were asked to close early and not serve alcohol. People continued to commute on crowded trains, and attend sports and cultural events at stadiums with some social distancing controls.

I was contacted by one of our readers all the way in Japan. He had sent me an email sharing his disgust and dismay at what he was seeing. After reading what he had sent, I knew it was imperative to speak with him. After finally figuring out

The masks are everywhere, but not where it really counts. You will see people wearing masks in their cars and on the street, yet spend hours in restaurants, and public baths, mask less.

I am told that Japan is much stricter in attributing causes of death and both the COVID-19 death count, and the overall mortality is extremely low. Mortality was the lowest in eleven years (2020) despite the demographics of ageing Japan. The per capita deaths attributed to COVID-19 are about 1/3 of what Canada’s flu deaths were in 2019.

When I see the media from Canada and talk to friends and family there, I feel like people have been indoctrinated.

They are impervious to data that shows them their fears are vastly overblown and their information is often faulty.”

Jaime shared with me that when the pandemic was first announced, Japan had the same reaction as the rest of the world did. They taped things down, shut down stores, supermarkets told you to wear a mask, and use alcohol to clean your hands.

“If you took a ride on a train in Tokyo six weeks after the initial state of emergency, it is as if nothing has changed.

Last December I was invited to dinner by a group of friends. I watched people show up with their masks at the door, and then they closed them into a room with a group of people, and the masks came off.

Our wine business didn’t shut down at all, and when I saw what was happening in Canada, I knew I had to speak to my family and friends. Just look at the data, I told them. Something is not right. We are living our normal lives here. During the Olympics, the stadium was on lockdown,

but in a stadium close by, there were thousands of people watching games together.

Of course they would never show that on mainstream media. It would go against the narrative that they are trying to push.”

I have to admit that I was a little shocked at what I was hearing. Jaime then connected me with other people who live in Japan so that they could share what they had been experiencing:

“Much of Asia has come through this pandemic relatively well. There are all kinds of theories floating around to try to explain Japan’s success. So far: mask usage, general hygiene, no handshaking, and lower incidence of obesity, but these are inconclusive.”

“Yes, our “state of emergency” was not a lockdown, with the exception of a couple weeks in the spring 2020 schools kept meeting face-to-face, workers commuted as usual, and restaurants stayed open with shorter hours. Japan actually started their vaccine program late.”

“There is less fear-mongering in the press here. Japan is a stoic nation.”

“There was a little more transparency too. Adverse effects were more openly reported.”

“General feeling was that this is a “foreign” virus, and the remedy is a “foreign” vaccine, so people were not gung-ho on the vaccine here. There was a lack of enthusiasm.”

I read about twenty of these messages, people reaching out and sharing with me their experiences. I can’t share them all here, but I really want readers to think about it; how did Japan manage to flatten their curve in only six weeks without extreme measures? If they were able to do it, why weren’t we?

York Catholic District School Board hosts virtual open houses for Grade 8 students process including: registration dates, deadlines and documents needed to enrol.”

Anthony Arcadi, Superintendent of Curriculum and Assessment states in a news release on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021, “A spot at our York Catholic High School is highly sought-after by many families in York Region and beyond. Our high schools are well-known for their innovative programming, caring staff who help guide students, leadership opportunities, engaging student life and our Board’s consistency as one of the top-performing boards in Ontario.”

The press release lists seven regional programs, and ten Specialist High Skills Major programs as follows:

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As graduating Grade 8 students look ahead toward high school in the York region, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has organized several virtual open houses.

They will be available to Grade 8 students and their parents in order to ensure that they are aware of the important details with respect to each high school that their children will be attending.

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Kojo Institute offers, “Daring to Do” tackling Anti-Black Racism in the Child Welfare System PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

For many years, Kike Ojo-Thompson has been at the forefront of providing organization leadership to address systemic issues within institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors.

She has served in several leadership capacities over the years. She was the senior manager of Diversity and AntiOppression in Peel Children’s Aid from 2006 to 2014, Strategic Advisor with the Ontario Street Checks Review from August 2017 to January 2019 and Senior

Manager for the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies from January 2015 to March 2019.

She was the project lead for “One Vision One Voice,’’ a ground-breaking report that examined anti-Black racism in the child welfare system. She has received widespread mainstream media coverage from CityNews, CBC News, The Globe and Mail CP24, and has appeared on TVO Ontario and G98.7FM.

In January 1998, she started the Kojo Institute, where she serves as principal consultant. She utilizes her skills as an equity consultant; anti-racist, antioppression facilitator and practitioner to support organizations worldwide achieve equitable outcomes. In order to address on a much deeper and systemic level, Kojo Institute will be offering, “Daring to Do” to “Professionals who work with children. Its is an anti-racist, actionoriented framework for disrupting anti-

Black racism in child welfare and child protection.”

It will be offered as three online workshop modules over three days on November 10th, 17th, and 24th. Details can be seen at kojoinstitute.com.

Those who registered for these workshops at https:// bit.ly/3alHYmu will be equipped to: • Recognize the ways anti-Black racism manifests in child welfare policies and practices.

• Identify the detrimental impacts of anti-Black racism on Black children and families.

• Understand your responsibility for becoming an active agent against anti-Black racism.

• Build your capacity to apply anti-racist, anti-oppression, and anti-colonial practices.

• Transform and improve outcomes for Black children and families in child welfare.

The first module on November 10th, 2021, will focus on showing participants how anti-Black racism can be traced back to Canada’s colonial past, and how it is manifested in the child welfare systems.

In addition, they will learn how it is embedded in the legislation, constructs and policies that are currently in place. The second module on November 17th, 2021, will focus on understanding the magnitude of anti-Black racism in the child welfare sectors by recognizing and naming it.

The third module on November 24th, 2021, will focus on developing a practical framework that will directly tackle anti-Black racism at three levels: personal, institutional and community.

Each session will be 1.5 hours long from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and recorded replays will be made available.

There will be a Certificate of Participation given after each learning series.

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Hope is the contagion STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

“A lonely mother gazing out of her window Staring at a son that she just cannot touch.

If at any time he’s in a jam she’ll be by his side, but he does not realize he hurts her so much.

But all the praying just ain’t helping at all Cause he can’t seem to keep his self out of trouble.

So, he goes out and he makes money the best way he knows how.

Another body laying cold in the gutter.”

(Don’t go chasing waterfalls, TLC) I’m a middle-class White guy, so you’re probably asking yourself why I care about folks who have difficulty coping in our world? Their struggles are real, their dreams vast, but their direction in life is often not truly blessed. Looking for work, for recognition and reward, these people are you and I in this global discord.

Black, White, Asians and Brown, our colours mean much, but are always unfound, for the truth we look for, search for all our lives, does it matter? Are we important in others’ eyes?

I was a target for thugs as a young man, I learned to run fast and hopefully survive, without the ever-present threat of a black eye. Fat, stupid and awkward was I, a simple young lad taken advantage of so true. One day I opened my eyes to the truth

we all can behold; that there were more of us out there than those who inflict pain and torment.

Bob Marley, Mandela, Dr King and I, we can perform miracles if so desired, for it is easy to destroy, it is easier to rob and steal, for the fear imposed upon others brings us all downward in shame. Only those who create, love and comfort others and forgive will prosper in time, and our extended hands will explore humanities needs in a continual rhythm.

My only bleedin’ hope is for the folk who can’t cope With such a endurin’ pain that it keeps them in the pourin’ rain.

Who’s to blame for tootin’ caine into your veins what a shame You shoot and aim at someone else’s brain, you claim the insane and name this pay in time for fallin’ prey to crime.

I say the system got you victim to your mind, dreams are hopeless aspirations, In hopes to come true Believe in Yourself The rest is all up to you!

(TLC) The power elite, with their feudal plans, care little for us all, and use us for their plans.

We the people should see our lost hero’s faces, their messages clear. Through unity of purpose we the people can have our day, More alike than different, we open our eyes with purpose today. We defeat fear and its allies through courageous ingenuity, for the little guy is with us, its you and I, giants with a plan to create and build a society that brightly shines forth, before all you can see, every man believes in you and me.

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How can our nations provide protection for our citizens, property and forests?

STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

These past few years, North Americans have been suffering through major climate events that have cost our nation’s billions of dollars in lost forestry, property and citizens’ lives. What to do?

In 2018 The Liberal Government bought the Trans Mountain Pipeline for 4.5 billion dollars. Did Canadians waste that money or was it an unintended good investment?

How can our nations provide protection for our citizens, property and forests?

There might be a solution. The Desalination Plant’s function is to intake

ocean salt water, take the salt out of that water and make clean water available to the public.

I suggest three large Desalination Plants be built, one south of Vancouver, one north of Fort McMurray along the coast, and the other in the south most section of Hudson Bay in Ontario.

Pipelines possibly connecting with the Trans Mountain Pipeline will be built and dispersed to various locations.

Larger pipelines will lead to the Southwestern USA, to the area’s most affected by long term droughts. Many other smaller pipelines will meander throughout the forests of British Columbia, Alberta and into the Western USA. Throughout The Rockies these smaller hydrating pipelines with high pressure sprinklers systems will continually hydrate our forests when drought-like, extreme heat prevails.

These smaller pipelines will also create zones within the forests. Should a fire begin in one zone, the hydrating system will isolate that area and perhaps slow the fires’ advance. Once firefighters have arrived to fight the fire a ready source of

pressurized water will be available.

The Trans Mountain Pipeline and other larger pipe systems will need to be insulated and retrofitted with an inner pipe lining made of stainless steel, which does not corrode. The smaller pipeline can be made of other materials that are easier to disperse and more flexible in their application.

The System flowing out of Hudson Bay can join with those in Alberta and British Columbia or proceed towards the US Market. This pipeline can pass by the ring of fire, a massive mining operation, where water is needed for processing. The forests of Ontario and Eastern Manitoba can be protected by its smaller pipeline sprinkler systems.

The salt harvested from this desalination process will be offered to various industries in Canada and the world.

The pipelines will offer no permanent threat to the environment since its sole purpose is the transportation and distribution of freshwater. Indigenous communities can be invited into the organization process, with long term employment.

Should a pipeline be damaged and there is a spill, the repair can be done, and all communities need not fear the leaking of a toxic material. Fresh water evaporates in time and is manageable.

Desalination plants can be used to also create energy. A form of hydroelectric energy can help run the plants and also local communities. Some thirty-three miles north of San Diego sits the Claude Bud Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant. Each day one hundred million gallons of seawater is pushed through semi-permeable membranes to create fifty million gallons of freshwater that is piped to municipal users. Our desalination plants can have so many more uses as mentioned above.

The various provincial governments will determine the value of this water. Our lakes, rivers and streams will not be offered for sale, but rather enjoyed within a forest environment safe to behold.

The investment in the Trans Mountain Pipeline can be repurposed and retooled for a greener future.

Five ways that you can take action in the face of tyranny

BY JOHNATHAN FREELANCE REPORTER Action is important. Even small steps make huge differences. This article shares specific, easy to follow actions you can take to create massive ripples and changes. Take action after reading it. This article is in two parts, a refresher, then an action section. Read it.

Take Action. Read this article fully.

Refresher There is a group of people who literally want ‘world domination.’ They have worked on their plan literally for decades (Agenda 21/2030, Lockstep, etc). They declared war on the rest of the world in March 2020. It is a psychological war, with needles as the weapons.

1. The “virus” never existed. Event 201, SPARS, CEPI/Gates were psychological ‘planning’ exercises. PHAC has never ‘isolated’ a sample from a deceased person. It is part of the fear generation to manipulate people into actions like wearing masks, which are a symbol of slavery, among other things. This is a five-year plan (WorldBank document stated until March 2025). A small group of people (less than a couple hundred in Canada) is manipulating millions.

2. They are trying to kill people and/or

sterilize them through injections. Those that survive the injection, they literally want to hook them up to the Internet, via IoT, Patent 2020-060606, (etc. mind control). One avenue is hooking people up to the “Metaverse” (‘meta’ = ‘death’ in Hebrew and refers to an ‘organic’ death).

3. This evil group is trying to create a fake “food shortage” crisis, with manufactured shortages. They are trying to steal your wealth through hyperinflation (10x currency printing). They want to steal your property with a fake “climate change” crisis (used to be called ‘global warming’). They are trying to crash the Internet (‘CyberPOLYGON’ exercise) and cause panic, so people want a ‘digital ID’, ‘digital currency’, etc “For their own safety.” People are being lied to and psychologically abused in order to manipulate them.

4. Fear is what they are using. Fear is an illusion. Fear of death (fake virus, fake ‘case counts’, etc), and fear of poverty (job loss, no money, etc) is being used to manipulate people. It is simply fear.

Confront the fear. Masks are a sign of slavery, compliance and obedience, and are being used to manipulate people.

Solutions: So, this is exactly what you do to fight back.

Step 1. Since you knowall of the above, really take into consideration when you are wearing a mask, especially when we know that they do not work. The Ontario legislature not only provides “Exemptions’’ (o364) - and you do not need proof. You simply say ‘I’m exempt’ if anyone asks. This is for employees too. Read it.

If you are a man, be a man. Your woman will find it incredibly sexy when she actually sees you have a pair of cojones. It is a turn on. March into a store with her, no mask and shop or do whatever you need to do.

This is a huge step. You set examples for other people as well as being incredibly sexy to your woman.

Step 2: For people under the trance follow this simple three-step strategy designed to get them to think. This is a psychological war.

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Ask questions about what is going on (showing inconsistencies) 2. Ask about their feelings first (then facts if they want them) 3. And ask about the end game “How do you feel about wearing a mask for

five years? Didn’t you know? It’s designed to go until March 2025 (worldbank document)” Or, “How do you feel about getting twenty more injections in the next three years?

Oh, didn’t you know? Trudeau already announced booster after booster.”

Talk to at least one person per day.

Even if they ‘might not like you’ do it.

Step 3: Talk to the military and police. Almost everyone has a friend/family member in the military or police. Ask them to do you a favour and read this article. Ask them their opinion of it. You want them to think. Do this once per week, until this nonsense is over. You want them on your side.

Step 4: Every morning, spend five minutes writing down three things you are grateful for. Focus on that. “Where the attention goes, the energy flows.” If you want more happiness, focus on the things you are happy for. Your energy helps manifest your reality.

Step 5: Have a conversation with one small business owner, and/or one church minister per week. Get them to think. When they do, they influence hundreds of other people.

Read this daily. Stick it on your wall. Take action. Fight back now. Vanquish evil.

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We have always been a warring species; like too many rats in a cage, we turn on each other W. GIFFORDJONES MD DIANA GIFFORD-JONES TC HEALTH REPORTER

What catastrophic event could end all lives on this small planet? Some say nuclear war; others, another pandemic worse than the current one that’s caused over 700,000 deaths just in North America. Still others say it is the failure to tackle the problem of climate change. Here’s a surprise. The ultimate disease is a population time bomb that keeps ticking every second of the day – and we all ignore it.

It took 123 years for the human population to grow from one to two billion

people. Then, only 40 years to reach six billion, and now the population is 7.8 billion.

This year, 82 million people will be added to an already packed planet. It’s like adding another city the size of Richmond, Virginia, or Buffalo, New York, to our planet every day!

Increased population is now causing huge health and migration problems.

Recent years have seen enormous waves of refugees fleeing conflict in desperation using any means to get somewhere better.

We’ve all seen the gut-wrenching images of flimsy boats in the Mediterranean, and now hundreds are attempting to cross the English Channel from France in the same manner.

The U.S. southern border with Mexico offers more scenes of chaos. All need housing, food, and health care.

In nature, if too many deer, wolves kill them. But humans have a different problem. Too many of us, and the threat arises of our own makings: poor quality air, water, land and sea.

What is going on is frightening. Cli-

mate change is just the start. This year, the heat dome in western Canada caused 446 deaths in British Columbia. Floods in Europe and China ravaged entire villages. Massive fires destroy forests and choke the air with smoke. Polar bears can’t find the sea ice needed to keep alive.

A seminal experiment a year ago provided an important lesson about animal behaviour. Two rats were placed in a cage.

They survived without hostility. With the addition of another rat or two, the fighting began for space. Similarly, humans do not fare well in confined settings when resources are lacking. Conflict inevitably ensues, not peaceful rethinking and behaviour change.

We have always been a warring species. Like too many rats in a cage, we turn on each other.

So, while you are reading about carbon taxes so complex they are impossible to understand, think about what’s causing the root problem.

There will be more people on this

planet. Projections suggest the global population will level out at 11 billion around the year 2100.

To do so, will we keep cutting down trees, demanding more energy, tossing more plastic in the sea? Very likely, yes. Some good people will do all they can to find solutions.

But efforts to fix those problems will have little impact if we keep behaving like rats.

We can all do some finger pointing.

It’s easy to find somebody else who is making things worse. We can all disagree about solutions too, but we have got to get better, and quickly, at living together without conflict every time we don’t see eye to eye.

Yet, we couldn’t do it when there were only one billion on the planet. We aren’t doing it now with nine billion. Squeezing in three billion more, what’s our plan for getting along?

We must take care of the planet.

But we must also start taking better care of each other. Or are we going to be like rats in a cage?

Spragga Benz remains a giant amongst his peers EUGENE PITTER eugene@carib101.com

ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER

JAMAICA -- Spragga Benz may never ever come out beating his chest and declaring, “I Am The Greatest,” like Muhammad Ali one of the world’s greatest boxers, but, to many, Spragga Benz is not just an international reggae dancehall artist/movie actor; he is a giant among his peers.

In olden days, wealth had its origin in the first landowner to use oxen and horses.

Today, a man’s wealth is determined by his material wealth, which may include: multiple apartments, luxury hotels and private jets.

To thousands of youths, it all comes down to changing lives in a society where the havenots are neglected.

So, when a man decides to teach youths to fish, rather than giving them a fish each day, he becomes a true hero.

Spragga Benz is internationally

known for multiple awards in music and launching into movies. The most successful is the nineteen-year-old Shottas, with the likes of Ki-Mani Marley, the son of the legendary Bob Marley.

One youth who wants not only for the world to know but especially, the music fraternity of which he belongs, is Dave Gouldburn.

“Oh no. There are some quiet heroes around; it’s just that they are hard to find because they are humble, quiet heroes. They do not blow their own trumpet.”

Goldburn, known by his moniker, Bad Bull Boss, is a well-known artist/record producer from Kingston, Jamaica.

Gouldburn kept hearing about Spragga Benz, especially when he performed at stage shows.

“I wasn’t living far from the stage shows on which he performed, a place called Dunkirk. I love music and I felt he had the heart to help me. One day I waited until he was leaving the show, walked up to him and told him I wanted a talk with him. We exchanged phone numbers and a date was planned.

He (Spragga) was just the person I imagined; soft spoken and understanding.

He asked me about school, and I began to step up my grades knowing he would be

looking at my grades each time we met. I Ioved his talk about learning to earn, instead of depending on others.”

Spragga Benz quickly learned that Dave’s stage name was “Killa” and frankly told him that wouldn’t work so this was changed to “Klassical”

Spragga, like most entertainers, held their own stage shows to broaden their publicity and Dave felt this would help him financially.

“Spragga and myself decided on a show venue which was Duckenfield, St. Thomas.” With Spragga overseas Dave was put to the test of organising the show. This includes advertising, stage, lighting, music and security.

“Everything was in order on the day of the show, except Spragga.” Dave almost lost his cool. Thousands had come to see Spragga. Things took a turn for the best as Spragga (who had gone abroad) landed just in time to perform and the show was a huge success.

Dave says the confidence he had learned from Spragga later earned him first place in the Tastee Talent contest. He has also performed alongside some of the biggest artists, including Grammy winner Beenie Man.

Spragga Benz born Carlton Grant

is from Rae Town community in Kingston.

He came to prominence in 1992 while doing dub-plates for the LaBenz sound system.

The release of two songs including “Jack it Up,” made him the most sought-after artist by producers and sound system here and abroad.

He has had a string of hits including “Could A Deal,” “Jack It Up,” “Hand Inna Di Air, “ “Rude Bwoy Living,” and “Who Next!”

His collaborations include: “Oh Yeah” ft. Foxy Brown, “Chicken Head” (remix) ft. Wyclef Jean, “Turn Me On” ft Kevin Lyttle, “She Nuh Ready Yet/Backshot” ft.Lady Saw. Among his several albums are: Jack It Up (1994), Uncommonly Smooth (1995) Live Good (2007), Shatta Culture (2010), The Journey Chosen (2019).

He was in the highly successful movies Shottas (2002), and he is the founder of two solid institutions: The Carlyle Foundation to help struggling youths following the death of his son Carlyle and The Back to school Foundation.

He has received several awards, the most recent being the UK-based Afro Music award (2021).

Canadians love and know the Caribbean, but do citizens from the Caribbean know Canada?

STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

I am on a seemingly arduous campaign to get Canada and the Caribbean together economically, culturally and socially, including travel. Canadians love and know the Caribbean, but do citizens from the Caribbean know Canada?

Our economy is opening up, and various markets closed previously are resurging from hopelessness to guarded vitality.

Our neighbours, family and friends are itching to travel away from their home, searching

for a safe but exciting place to be.

May I suggest a place within our own province? Let’s start with Thunder Bay, a way up north waiting to receive you into its welcoming embrace.

Approximately 1,375 kilometres from Toronto, you could travel there directly by plane or automobile and partly by train to Cochrane and then drive the rest of the way.

If you drive you will experience the magical beauty of Lake Superior, and the many friendly smaller communities that dot the trail northward. A short flight will get you to this city allowing you to enjoy all that Thunder Bay has to offer you.

Thunder Bay is a centuries-old vital link within Ontario’s Northland. Many leading corporations have head offices here, managing their: modern automotive, mining, forestry and manufacturing facilities. Thunder Bay is a financial centre with an ever-growing middle class. A growing population that requires all the modern services we should

expect multiple restaurants and hotels, tour operators, nature preserves and a lot to do.

The variety of restaurants reflects the city’s ethnic population: Iranian, Italian, Aboriginal, African and Asian cuisine is available for all. Wild meat made to order, vegetarian tables offered, their own coffee shops, community markets to be experienced.

Thunder Bay is a foodie’s dream vacation.

You can sit along the city’s shoreline with a glass of brew in hand and gaze upon “The Sleeping Giant.” Boat out to this marvel of nature in the summer or winter too. Nature abounds around and within this city, which has many local parks to enjoy. This city has a festival or two every month, with free community music offered. Several music Festivals happen throughout the year attracting thousands to the city’s shores.

There are several renowned national parks to visit. Water falls to the north, shopping in town or directly to the south.

Enjoy the many communities within this city.

Thunder Bay has the largest Finnish Population outside of Finland, and their restaurants are wonderful and welcoming. Many local artisans will introduce you to northland creativity. The Aboriginal community has influenced this city in so many wonderful ways.

Go to Mount Mackay and enjoy the natural wonder and views that will etch themselves into your memories. Go to a Pow Wow and experience an Aboriginal spiritual gathering.

Tour with a native guide and learn what it is like to walk in their shoes, experiencing the Aboriginals’ connection with Mother Nature.

You can go hiking, sailing, fishing, bird watching, hunting, or shopping in summer. There is: ice climbing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice surfing, ice fishing, outdoors partying in winter, so much to do.

The people of Thunder Bay are warm welcoming folk, with friendly eyes and open ears, to listen to their visitors’ many.

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Why are more citizens dying in hospitals, cared for by strangers and not loved ones? chinery that is our bodies has gone quite a distance, and its warranty has expired. These two ladies know this, and still they laugh, cry and make jokes often at their own expense.

We love them dearly.

We are concerned about the endof-life models found in Ontario. Traditionally Chinese and Hungarian cultures place their elderly within their family’s home, often cared for by their children. This approach goes contrary to Canadian models. End of life centres are severely expensive and proven to be ineffectual. Within high-income countries, the quality of Canada’s health care performs poorly.

Highly expensive, with lots of money invested in the system, we find that the common citizen is not getting value for that investment. Canada has among the highest rates of hospitalization in the last three months of life (61%), while 87% of Canadians prefer to receive that care in their own homes. What concerns my family is the statistics that prove that more Canadians (61%) die in hospitals when compared to The UK’s (41-51%) and the USA (20%). Why has our health system begun to cannibalize its clients? Why are more citizens dying in hospitals, cared for by strangers and not loved ones?

Perhaps our health system needs to create work for itself. There are huge hospitals out there, usually with many empty rooms. Our system needs to pay for itself and is constantly looking for ways to serve the population and bring in revenue. Is the health system’s self-interest overshadowing the needs of our elderly?

If end of life care can become customer centered, we would find a demand for the following services, services that

STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

There are two Roses that have bloomed and are now slowly fading before our eyes. PohPoh to the left, is confined to her bed, unable to walk or take care of herself. She lives on a farm where her daughters care for her daily.

To the right sits my other mother, a proud woman who is still caring for herself and is often compared to the energizer bunny as a woman on the go. Both ladies experience pain minute by minute of their day. One will not take painkillers since they react to her in a negative fashion.

The other really has no choice but to take her painkillers, since that is the only way, she can bear her limiting existence.

Their family has made every effort to assist them and help them continue their lives free of our hospitals and medical facilities.

Thankfully, they did not need to experience the horrors that this pandemic has imposed upon Ontario’s Senior Living Facilities.

I have had the uneasy conversation with both ladies regarding their end of life wishes, plans, and demands that will need to happen soon enough. Enjoy your lives fully I tell them, as tears go down my face.

One is a prisoner in her body, while the other is assaulted painfully by her body. The ma-

could transform our health system.

1. A person should be given the choice to end of life care (6 months of life), which should be centered in the customer’s home.

2. Nurse’s, EMS personnel and Doctors need to be trained to carry out these services away from the hospital. The hospital needs to become the last choice option for clients.

3. Hospitals need to become more specialized in their service (i.e., cancer treatment, mental health, elder care). When an institution needs to be good at everything, it does not become excellent at certain services/specialities.

4. End of life centres need to be established, where a community setting is in place, welcoming those in need while introducing their caregivers as part of this community. They need to feel like they are in a home setting. They have little time, so how can the system make their limited time better?

5. Cultural, ethnic and special needs must be understood and respected within the time these clients have. Staff visiting and caring for these people need to understand, respect and complement the needs of these clients.

6. Appropriate investment in the staff and machinery of health is needed. Cutting costs is not something that should be found in our health institutions. They pay their insurance and should receive the best care by the best-paid caregivers.

7. End of life options need to be established. If a client cannot bear the terminal pain they experience every day,

there should be options available to them to rightly, peacefully and painlessly end their lives. Choices given to right minded individuals should be a human right.

I have been asked to end the lives of many seniors over the years. As a Chaplain and son, I have heard these words “I love you, please release me.” I went into shock the first time I heard that question, but over time was able to respond with love for these people, respect where they were coming from, and what they were experiencing. Through loving diversion, conversation and respectful empathy I was able to be the agent of love they needed.

Our health system and especially our end-of-life care strategy is lacking in many ways. Perhaps it is overwhelmed, overworked, or perhaps our concerns are centered upon the financial instead of the human within us. Over a three-hour period, I watched a wonderful lady pass before me, and while she lost her ability to talk, we communicated well. Her eyes and hands held me tight, as her longing and hunger for life and life experiences passed before us. I talked about how special she was, a gift to her family and friends. I did not know her, yet did I really need to?

She gently passed, and after saying a prayer for her, I moved on to the next person in need. What else could I do? Our end-of -life care and senior living systems must become more human, empathetically sincere and imaginative.

We live and we die. It is up to each person how they live, but we decide how each and every one of us passes into eternity.

Jenelle Alexia Thompson; People see her as the Legend Boss maica’s own legendary Bob Marley. Jenelle wants her clients to feel that spirit too.

“All my customers not only feel they are a legend, they do know because the word LEGEND is boldly inscribed on every single piece of my garb, and, when I walk out on the streets people see me as the Legend Boss.”

Starting out with a mere six designer t-shirts made from cotton, Jenelle has outdone her expectations in terms of customer satisfaction and range of clothing.

“I am now getting crazy orders, not only for t shirts, but sweatshirts, men’s underpants, jackets, and unisex watches.”

That’s what I call going beyond one’s tenacity. In terms of prices, a fresh customer would be more than a surprise.

“I start with a humble $30 and move up to an affordable $150.00US. That’s what my clients call a real bargain, especially during these times when a lot of people are forced to trim and cut in terms of budgeting.”

This strong, Black woman, the daughter of two ambitious Jamaicans, Delroy “Bugs” Thompson and Kareen “Baby Doll” Powell feels she was born with a glitz for fashion.

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It was her ingenuity to mix pieces of garment in such a way that astounded her female relatives and friends.

“I was just not satisfied looking the way others look. I yearn to be unique, so even going to school in America; I got into several problems because I am constantly adding something, which made my uniform look different. I just had to find something, like a colourful pull-over, to add to my taste.”

Her father, now deceased, would prepare for her budding designer homecoming every single year.

“When I was coming to Jamaica for the summer, everyone in my neighbourhood would be preparing for my grand entry. They would be out to get a glimpse of what they see as the American trend.

My dad would arrange a special photo shoot. I will never forget the words of my brother Kimani saying, “Sis (sister) you are going to make big things happen for this family, just remember that.”

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I would love to get Shensea because having her wearing my outfits would be phenomenal.”

Jenelle doesn’t see herself losing grounds because of the COVID pandemic; she believes the lockdown has shifted her focus to promoting her brand extensively.

“I am definitely in Canada and will be moving into Africa as my reggae client is spreading the word that the Legend Boss is on the move.

As for Jamaica, plans are in place to open a store in New Kingston, which is dubbed the fashion hub of Jamaica.”

How does this Christmas look for the Legend Boss?

Her ever-growing smile that adds to her lasting beauty, and perfection seems to answer that question. “Never-the-less,” she adds, “Just wait and see. Santa Legend may just be in your town this Christmas.

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Channa Karasi A designer stitching her way to the top

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Whether it be a painting, a film, or a hit new song, inspiration is all around us, and leave it to fashion designers to cash in on all this creative expression and produce pieces that leave us wanting more. How blessed we are to live in a world alongside such creative geniuses.

Worldly, courageous, and always exploring new horizons, Channa Karasi has found herself amongst the fashion elite, and for good reason. Over the past few years, several young designers from Toronto, Ontario Canada, have begun to take their rightful seat at the table, forcing the fashion industry to evolve with them.

For so long, glossy magazines and public relations firms relied on a handful of African Caribbean designers who had “made it” in the industry, only choosing to acknowledge safe, corporate backed brands instead of prodigious African design.

As fashion changes, designers are pushing the boundaries in our current cultural zeitgeist, forcing a change, and directing the world’s attention to the communities that have been shut out for so long.

If there is one designer that has done this with tenacity, it is Channa Karasi.

I was blown away at her ingenuity. She had sent me an email with designer outfits that were made from Raptors paraphernalia. What shocked me was her ability to take something as simple as a jersey, and turn it into a customized work of art, made to fit women of all sizes. I naturally took some time to speak with her, and when I caught up with her, she was at a sneaker event. Later in our discussion, I found out the reason for that.

“Karasi in Ghanian means life and wisdom,” Channa began. “The word spoke to me, to the person who I have become, and I wanted to make sure that it was part of my brand. There is a different type of

woman coming into this world: Sexy confidant, and the goal here is to make clothing that represents this woman.”

It all started when Channa was a child. She tells me that she was inspired by her parents, her family, and 90’s era. This was the genesis of her brand, but it was not until 2013, that Channa began to really take it seriously.

“My designs started to make waves in the entertainment industry. You could find my clothing on Yandy SmithHarris, an actress and producer, known for: Illusions (2018), Nine Days (2020) and Two Days in Harlem (2014). A really exciting time for me was when Lizzo’s manager reached out to me for one of my designs. I didn’t have the size requested by Lizzo, but I had one that could fit, and she wore it anyway. I was just like wow!”

When the pandemic hit, it affected Channa a little differently then it affected other creatives.

“This Panini (Channa’s word for the pandemic) invigorated this side of me.

I was trying to figure out where I wanted to be. I went to London, England. I came back home and fell into such a depression. It was during that time that I turned my life over to Jesus again. I also went into therapy. I swear it was like my life took a complete 180-degree turn for the better.

I had started a business opportunity with three other black female designers. We were going to have an opening party and a revel of our individual brands.

Naturally, we had to cancel it because the panini would not allow us to do the reveal the way we wanted to. I pivoted into creating masks. We were designing and creating things for ourselves. I started with African masks, and then I went to Raptors masks.

It was my brother and their girlfriend, who wanted masks, and so I went ahead and made the mask. I was the first person to make a Raptors mask, even before the Raptors came out with. This is what gave my brand visibility.”

It was during that time, Channa teamed up with a mega plus-sized influencer/Designer from Toronto named Sasha of @flawsofcouture to create a swimwear capsule collection that sold out the day it dropped.

“I connected with Sasha from Flaws of Couture, and we ended up doing a collaboration of Raptor inspired swimwear.

Flaws of Couture is built on the ethos that people of all shapes and sizes deserve to look and feel their best.

We worked on this project from June 2020 to January 1st, 2021. It was a complete success, because as soon as we released the line, it sold out.

She commissioned me to be part of another project, and I ended up as her seamstress. That had to be one of the highlights of my life.”

The SHEIN X 100K Challenge followed thirty emerging designers as they competed to win $100,000. The show featured a star-studded panel of five judges, including Christian Siriano, Law Roach and Khloé Kardashian.

The four-part series began on August 22nd, 2020, and over the course of the show, the contestants were whittled down to a final five, and the winner was announced on the season finale held on September 12th, 2020.

The series was the culmination of a contest the company had launched in April 2020 as part of its Shein X incubator programme. The contestants’ designs are being sold on the company’s website and were featured in their Fall/Winter 2021 virtual fashion show.

Channa was right there beside Sasha Ruddock, as she stitched her way into a US$100,000 prize courtesy of SHEIN.

“We won the $100,000. We didn’t think that we were going to win. I am in awe with the whole process and how it came to me. Imagine, working alongside stars like Celine Dion, and Khloé Kardashian; it was such an amazing opportunity to meet those people. I knew when we were sitting there on set that we were on our way. I am so thankful to Sasha for the opportunity.”

In wake of the competition, Channa was given the opportunity to design with SHEIN. I asked her if she could give us any sneak peaks on what she was going to be designing.

“I am working on a collection that will allow my new age females to not only look sexy, but also wear sneakers while doing it.”

“Aww!” I thought to myself. “That is why she is at a sneaker exhibition.” I am so looking forward to seeing what Channa has to offer the fashion world next.

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6 tips for making homemade dumplings If you love dumplings and want to try your hand at making them at home, here are six tips to ensure everything goes according to plan.

Pressure cookers vs. slow cookers Are you looking for a small cooking appliance that can help simplify making meals? If so, here’s what you should know about pressure cookers and slow cookers.

Pressure cookers These devices dramatically reduce cooking ti­ mes using steam under high pressure. All you have to do is put all of the ingredients into the pot and let the pressure cooker do the rest. In addition, some models are equipped with sauté and steam functions.

When you’re pressed for time, pressure cookers can be used to prepare stews, soups, pasta dishes and even cakes. However, their size is limited, making them unsuitable when cooking for large groups. In addition, you have to be

mindful about adding the correct amount of liquid to ensure even cooking.

Slow cookers These appliances come in a variety of sizes and can be used to make large meals. They’re easy to use and cook food slowly and evenly over several hours. Consequently, you can wake up or come home from work to a freshly cooked meal.

Slow cookers can be used to make stews, ribs, sauces, chicken, bread and more. However, the food will need to be prepared beforehand.

To purchase your new cooking appliance, visit a kitchen supply store in your area.

1. Keep the dough warm. Whether you use homemade or storebought dough, make sure you let it warm up to room temperature so that it’s easier to handle.

2. Cover the dough. Raw dumpling dough is susceptible to drying out. Consequently, it’s a good idea to cover the dumpling wrappers with a slightly damp towel to keep them moist and pliable.

3. Don’t overfill the dumplings. Each dumpling only needs about a teaspoon of filling. If you overfill your dumplings, they might burst open when cooked.

4. Seal the dumplings with water. Regardless of the folding technique you use, lightly wet your fingers and moisten the areas where you fold the dough so that the seams stick together.

5. Take your time when folding. Start with simple shapes and make sure to give yourself enough time. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it perfect on the first try. How they taste is more important than how they look.

6. Freeze the dumplings separately. If you want to freeze your dumplings to enjoy them later, spread them out on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for about two hours before transferring them to an airtight container or bag to prevent them from sticking together.

Visit your local Asian food store or the international aisle of your regular supermarket to pick up everything you need.

Meal kits: an easy way to change up your routine Do you love to cook but sometimes lack inspiration? If so, signing up for a meal kit delivery service may be just what you need. Here’s what you should know.

THE ADVANTAGES People who love meal kits will tell you their main advantages are that:

HOW IT WORKS The exact terms and conditions may vary depending on the company. However, most meal kit delivery services include the following features:

• The ingredients are pre-portioned so there’s no waste • The products are always fresh • The recipes are diverse so you can discover new dishes • The cost per portion is less expensive than eating out at a restaurant

• You select how many times a week you want to receive a meal kit • You choose the recipes that interest you • You select the number of servings you want • You place your order online • Your meal kit is delivered to your doorstep The meal kit contains all of the ingredients you need to make the recipe, as well as preparation instructions.

Most meals are designed to be ready in around 30 to 45 minutes.

Lastly, some companies offer gluten-free, vegetarian and organic options. A quick online search should direct you to a meal kit delivery service available in your area.

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FEATURE

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CHEF DEVAN RAJKUMAR

“My goal is to elevate your relationship with food and experience flavours that question your very existence.”

He is a travelled culinary artist, mercilessly innovating to curate the ultimate food experiences. His intention?

To take a foodie from, “That’s delicious, to “Oh man!”

Our Classic Man is a young chefturned-media personality. The world has become his kitchen, and he has spent a month in India travelling across the country, meeting cookbook authors, training with home chefs and eating at famous restaurants. While he was in Dubai, he worked with a truffle dealer and shot segments using desert truffles on a yacht. He ate his way through Scotland, France, Italy, and Switzerland, as well as spending a month in London, where he was able to take part in a live cooking demo at Burrough Market.

What was special about that was that he used to visit it every few years when he was a child. He also spent a month in Peru, where he worked in a cevicheria for two weeks, and took some time to travel to Machu Picchu.

You can catch him on CityLine, and as the host of the Chef Collection, holding competitions across Canada.

He finds different ways in which he can give back to his community, one with the BLUE BIRD, “A food and art thing,” which raises non-perishable food items for the various food banks in Toronto, and spreads awareness about the joy of food-based art. Another venture of his is teaming up with larger charities to serve others in need; he assisted in organizing a fundraiser for Shelterbox Canada.

He is dedicated to his craft as a culinary food expert, and it is his passion and ambition that make him one of the best in the industry. He is committed to perfection and displays his love for food when he is: demonstrating for the public, competing in live culinary challenges, working the line at a restaurant, catering high-end events, food styling, and of course cooking for his family when he gets the time.

I was extremely excited when I found out that I was going to have the chance to interview the man that makes some pretty good Jerk Chicken, especially because he is not Jamaican.

I would like to take this time to introduce to the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper readers, someone who is doing our community proud, the one and only Chef Devan Rajkumar.

Smokey Jerk Chicken 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate 4 cloves of garlic 3 tbsp lime juice 4 scallion 2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger powder 2 tbsp thyme 1/2 nutmeg 2 scotch bonnet 1 cup fresh pineapple 3 tbsp sugar

I had heard so many great things about Chef Devan, I wasn’t even sure where to begin. I figured I would just have him start from the very beginning.

“I was born in North York General, and both of my parents were born in Guyana. They immigrated here in the 70’s, and my brother and I were raised here in Canada. My brother passed away a few years ago, but I want to honour him in my story later. He is a big part of my culinary journey.

Food played an important role in my life. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother because my parents had to work really hard. While she was taking care of us, we would sit on the floor in her apartment and grate coconut.

I think it also helped that my mom was a great cook as well. We would visit Vishnu Mandir Temple (Richmond Hill), and I would do a lot of cooking there. I was around eight, nine, or ten years old. There was something special about food. It brought people together.

It was amazing experiencing new cuisines. My brother enjoyed sampling different foods, and he would take me to

all these different places.

I was always open to all foods. I would always want to try things before I knocked them. He took me to a place called Salad King (Young & Dundas) that was my introducing to Tai food.”

In his early 20’s, Devan was jumping around, and for some reason, nothing was panning out. He was doing different jobs, but they did not lead anywhere. At the age of twenty-four, Devan decided he was going to go to culinary school.

“That is when I discovered my joy. It didn’t feel like school anymore.

Up until then, I didn’t have the mind-set that I could follow in that path. My parents were very successful in the business industry, and like many Caribbean parents: law, medicine, and business, were the career paths most admired.

Regardless, my parents were very supportive. They saw my passion for food, and for cooking. I was always in the kitchen asking questions.

When I was in culinary school at George Brown College in Toronto, I did my internship with the Food Dudes.

They own many restaurants, and I am still an ambassador for them. I guess you could consider me one of the originals. This is when I was exposed to world cuisines; now I had a chance to not only sample but to cook different and distinctive cuisine.”

In 2014, Devan started filming CityLine with Tracey Moore, and eight years later he has become a staple on the show. He explains that while it is amazing to have such success, getting there was not easy.

“Paying dues in the restaurant and hospitality industry can be very challenging. It is very cutthroat, and it involves a lot of heavy lifting. There can be a lot of anxiety, a lot of stress. As a chef, you are responsible for creating a great product, and getting it out to the customer in a short amount of time.

Those first few years, I was a yes man. I would do pop up shops, charity events, where only a few people would show up. I have made many mistakes

in my life, but I don’t make them more than once. I would show up places to cook, and things wouldn’t be what were explained. There were definitely some difficult times. I would sometimes work from 10:00 am -12:00 pm at night.

No risk, no reward. If I didn’t take those chances, I wouldn’t get what I wanted. People don’t see the failures as much as they see the rewards.”

To close our interview, I asked Devan what he does in his free time, and what we can look out for in the near future.

“A big part of my life is eating out, he tells me. “It allows me to network with other people in the industry.

Part of my rest and relaxation is eating out. Exercise is another big part of my life. I go to the gym, and I play squash.

I also practice self-care. Self-care is important.

I am currently gearing up to film a documentary about my travel in Guyana, and I just teamed up with Canadian (Toronto-based) brand Just Soup to craft two world-inspired heatto-serve soups - Bombay Tomato and Island Sweet Potato.

They are made with fresh, natural ingredients. The Chef Dev x Just Soup collection is NOW available on shelves at all Sobeys’ locations across Canada.

To add a life to your cuisine, or just to stay up on Chef Devan’s latest creations, you can visit him at chefdev. ca Photo Credit: Sanj P Photography

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Celiac Disease: Has the diagnosis been missed?

W. GIFFORDJONES MD DIANA GIFFORD-JONES COMMON SENSE HEALTH

Some health problems can be hard to pinpoint. An accurate diagnosis of celiac disease can be easily missed.

Among adults in particular, symptoms can be so subtle it can go undetected for years, causing other problems that further complicate a definitive diagnosis.

Researchers at Duke University examined a randomized sample of 2,835 people over the age of fiftyfive, finding 2.13% had this disease but didn’t know it. Today, celiac disease affects 1% of the population in Western countries.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Sufferers encounter trouble when eating foods containing gluten, found in wheat and other

grains. The immune system attacks small, finger-like protrusions, called villi, lining the small intestine, causing inflammation and scarring of the intestinal wall.

As the Gifford-Jones Law states, one problem leads to another. The villi in the small bowel become less effective in absorbing nutrients from food.

Poor absorption of nutrients leads to problems for bones, muscles, and organs. Research has shown that people recently diagnosed with celiac disease are commonly deficient in fibre, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, folate, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.

If celiac disease is not treated, nutritional deficiencies can cause more problems, such as anemia, neuropathy (nerve disorder) causing pain, numbness, tingling in the extremities, and weakening of the bones (osteoporosis), along with fatigue.

Classic symptoms are diarrhea, bloating, pain, and weight loss.

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the progression of disease leads to the medical tests required for diagnosis.

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Although new drug treatments are being explored, at the moment the only treatment is lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet. This can be daunting as many foods contain gluten including pastas, breads, and baked goods.

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After adopting a strict glutenfree diet, intestinal villus takes about two years to heal. Most people notice symptoms dissipating and enjoy a new feeling of well-being.

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Pearl Tita of Blk Book Fair shares six tips for aspiring authors DAVID ANDERSON d_anderson@carib101.com

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Many of us have a story to tell and wish to write a book. Well, I am here to tell you that becoming a self-published author is no easy task. It takes a lot of courage, motivation, dedication and support to publish a book. We have to ask ourselves questions like “Why do I want to publish a book? What do I wish my readers would feel or think about after reading my book? How can my book positively benefit others?” Answering these questions will put you on the path to success while limiting challenges along the way.

Writing a book can be challenging. Some of these challenges are that authors do never ending research, have lack

of support, are too in love with their work and constantly forgetting brilliant ideas.

Becoming an author without support will be challenging because you need a fresh pair of eyes to edit your work, give unbiased opinions and feedback. Spending too much time researching can result in information overload in the book, uninterested readers and it may seem like homework to read depending on your target audience.

Take some time and write down major points and ideas you wish to deliver.

Sometimes we get ideas while working that can stray us from the message of the book or chapter. Whenever a great idea pops up, it’s okay to write it down on a separate document. The goal is to have a running document of ideas, and at the end of the day or start of your day read the list of ideas.

The motivation behind this article was an author named Pearl Tita, who is the founder of ‘Blk Book Fair’. She has an amazing story on her journey to becoming a self-published author. Pearl hosted her first event for ‘Blk Book Fair’ in October.

After speaking with her to get her feedback on the experience, I learned that even

if you have an idea, it can be beneficial to share it with like-minded peers who can support your vision. Pearl also shared how stressful it can be organizing an event, while entertaining your guests. Before the end of our zoom meeting Pearl shared five tips for aspiring authors in hopes to educate our community.

one you are trusting to publish your work.

If you decide to self-publish, make sure you do extensive research on the platforms you are trusting to publish your work.

Tip #1, Be patient with your mind You will experience a lot of ups and downs but remember that there is a book at the end of the tunnel.

It is going to be a process and journey, but nobody said it was going to be easy. You are here to tell your story; you are here to inspire others with the words you write.

If you are having trouble writing about a thoughtful topic, try writing a letter to a younger you that you wish you read in the past. In this letter you want to fill it up with words of inspiration, motivation and encouragement. Take notes and read them three times a day. This will help with the story and message you wish to produce.

Oh yeah, Pearl wanted to make sure to add one more bonus tip for aspiring authors. She said, “Always remember that your work is art. Art is subjective and do not be discouraged if your work is not received by your usual crowd, your work may not be for everyone, and that’s okay.”

Tip #2, Don’t rush Don’t race through your literary journey even though we have set deadlines for each other. The goal is to produce quality not quantity work.

Tip #3, Always be editing Double check, triple check and get a friend to edit your work if you do not get an editor. Sometimes editors can take away from the authenticity of your work.

Tip #4, Research, research, research You need to do extensive research on any-

Tips #5, Find the right help You can utilize websites to hire people with skills and are talented in the industry.

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LIFE

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Qualities of highly successful people DANIEL COLE

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

“Success is simply a matter of luck. Just ask any failure.” Earl Wilson.

Public announcement: Attention ladies and gentlemen, the elevator to success has just broken down, I’m sorry you all have to use the staircase, thank you. OK. Ignore the sarcasm, but I believe you get the point. There are no quick routes to a truly sustainable success. Everybody, I believe, strives for success, irrespective of what success means to us individually, but never in history has anyone attained an admirable height of accomplishment on the basis of random chance.

In the words of Chaninnig Pollock, “The only good luck many great men ever had was being born with the ability and de-

termination to overcome bad luck.”

In my study of successful and highly influential people, I have found out they all share certain traits and qualities in common.

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Successful people are readers and are committed to continuous learning. I have not met anyone who rises above the quality of their thinking. Successful people invest in learning and personal development to stay ahead of the curve. They are not just readers; they are teachable. They ask good, quality questions. High achievers recognize that if they’re not continually getting better, they’re getting worse. They read, they listen to CDs, and they take additional training. They surround themselves with people who are intellectually ahead of them. Ignorance is not bliss.

Alvin Toffler once said, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”

There are lots of massive online open courses (MOOC) where people can take free courses from reputable institutions. Coursera.com, Edx.org, Udemmy, to name a few. Remember

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the words of the great Zig Ziglar, “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”

Highly successful people are risk-takers. People only rise to their level of tolerance for risk and failure. Highly successful people are bold, courageous, and audacious. They are not afraid of trying out something new. They take risks. They attempt the seemingly impossible. They don’t take the path of least resistance.

Highly successful people are committed and consistently working on their dreams. Successful people show up when needs call for it. They are not evasive. They earn their rest. Psychologists have said we are all born with two types of fears, the fear of loud sounds and fear of falling. All other fears are learned, and so therefore, they can be unlearned, I believe. Average and mediocre have one thing in common, they are never committed to anything long enough to see it through. When they experience a slight setback, they quit and move on to the next. Sometimes you just have to stick it out. Commitment is key.

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Highly successful people take responsibility. They are responsible. The top people in our society have an attitude of self-employment. That’s essential, because 100% of us are self-employed.

We are presidents of our own personal services corporation. You work for yourself, and the biggest mistake we can ever make is to think we work for anyone else. The person who signs our paycheck may change, our jobs may change, but we are always the same.

We are the one constant.

The fact of the matter is that this is not optional, it is mandatory. You’re the president of your own career, your own life, your own finances, your own body, your own family, your own health. You are totally responsible.

We have to be responsible. No one will ever do it for us. It’s the most liberating and exhilarating thought of all, to think, to realize, that you’re the president of your own life.

There is nothing mystical about success. It only requires dedication, discipline and the qualities listed above. Remember, it’s never crowded at the top.

LIFE

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I was nearly there. I was almost home.

Reliving my past trauma SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

HUMAN SPECIALIST

The drive to the airport was a short one, and the whole time I looked out the window thinking about the last month. As the trees whizzed by me, I thought about Angela and Andrea, and I wondered what they were doing. I had started to build a routine at the prison, and although I was glad to be gone, it still pulled at my heartstrings. How was I ever going to repay them for what they had done for me?

My thoughts were interrupted by the police radio. I realized that we were at the airport, and that was only because I suddenly heard the roar of a plane. The car came to a stop, and the male officer stepped out of the car and headed over to the building we were parked beside.

The female officer, who was sitting beside me, got out of the car and walked up to the driver’s side window. After a short exchange, he released the trunk hatch, and took out my luggage.

I sat there, unsure of how to feel, so once again, I numbed myself. I am not too sure where I picked up the ability to do that. I knew it was a defence mechanism, because ordinarily I feel too much, and at times like this, that could be dangerous. I didn’t want these people to see that I was affected by the experience.

The male officer came out of the building with paperwork in his hand. He gestured to the female officer, and she came over and opened my side of the door.

“Time to go,” she said. I have to give these officers that, they have been very cordial to me. It was very different from what I had experienced with the Panamanian officers.

I stepped out of the car, and they guided me towards the building.

When we got inside, I had to go through another series of questions, and fingerprinting. It didn’t feel as evasive as it had in the past. I tried to ignore the idea that I had adapted to this level of evasiveness, but maybe I had. After they processed my paperwork the officers took me through a door, and we entered the airport.

Like that, I was introduced back into the hustle and bustle of the real world.

People were busying themselves with finding their gates, grabbing some last-minute snacks, and trying to get any last minute souvenirs. I walked by taking in all I could:

the sights, the sounds. It is funny what you miss when you are not experiencing it on a daily basis.

We reached our gate, and the officers went up to the desk. After a fiveminute dialogue, I was escorted into the plane. The male officer took a seat first, and I was told to take a seat (window, yeah) beside the female officer. Within minutes we were in the air, and I was on my way back to North America.

It was a five-hour flight, and for the first hour, I just stared out the window thinking about my parents, and David. I was anxious to see them again, and even though I was heading back, I didn’t know when I would see them. The female officer had taken out some magazines and was reading them. When she finished with one of them, she looked over at me. “Did you want to read some of these?” I looked at her surprised. “Sure, thank you,” I replied. I had not expected that. As I flipped through the magazines, her and I spoke a little. She was very nice and managed to hold her professionalism without making me feel bad about my position.

“We will be preparing for landing …” I heard the pilot speaking over the intercom. I put on my seatbelt and said a little prayer. I was nearly there. I was almost home.

It is in the dark that our light shines the brightest, welcome to Scorpio season GARCIA AKUA

garcia@carib101.com

COSMIC CORNER

Happy November Cosmic Family!! We are two months away from 2022; the year indeed is flying by. We said goodbye to 2020 with such a chaotic year and now 2021 is almost coming to an end. What have you learned?

Cosmically, the year starts in the spring. The winter season calls us to hibernate and recalibrate our experiences of the seasons before. I see many conversations going on about finishing the year strong, using this time to go extra hard, but according to nature I beg to differ.

We are now in Scorpio season.

Scorpio is the sign of death and rebirth. It is a water sign that represents the deep, dark waters that many are afraid to navigate, however it’s in the deep waters we often find our buried treasures. Water represents emotions; this calls us to a deep look at the impact of our emotions below the surface. Scorpio season invites us to take a deep plunge and explore the darker aspects of ourselves.

Libra season exposes imbalances in our relationships with love and money. Our values were shown for us to really examine the types and dynamics of the relationships we are in. As we mentioned earlier, the last two years have blown by like a whirlwind, bringing with it a whirlwind of change. Many had to examine their relationships with their jobs as mandates and layoffs, deadlines have come up, some have had to truthfully explore where their values lie in regard to health, freedom and livelihood. Others have also had the time to look at the dynamics of the personal relationships they are engaged in. Where are we giving too much? Where are we not giving enough?

Do we feel valued, and do we value those we have around us?

Scorpio season asks us to explore these imbalances. Are these relationships based on fear? Are these trauma bonds?

Do we feel safe to be our whole authentic self? Scorpio season is known as shadow work season. Shadow work is exploring aspects of ourselves that we have hidden or hold shame and trauma. The hope is that we find our truth in these experiences and reclaim our power. Shadow work allows us to unpack our triggers, so they no longer have so much power over us. With the deep introspective energy of Scorpio, it is a good time to dive deep and find our truth.

On November 4th, 2021, we had

an intense new moon in Scorpio. New moons are usually times for setting new goals and intentions. Aligning with Scorpio energy, this gives us the opportunity to recommit to the darker sides of ourselves and pour more love into darkness.

Our triggers can be looked at negatively, or we can view them as a challenge to meet new parts of ourselves and love all of who we are much more deeply.

We often hold back, play it safe and small, and overly give to others because something in the mind and/or body is still playing old narratives. Let the waters of Scorpio wash away your fears.

Balance the scales of Libra season and face your darkness. We cannot appreciate the light without the dark. It is in the dark that our light shines the brightest.

Take the plunge in the waters of your deep emotions, hold space for them, learn the lessons and let them go.

As nature shows us, in winter the animals go inside and hibernate. Do not feel the need to rush to smash unrealistic goals. Pace yourself, and more importantly listen to your mind, body and spirit. Take some time to hibernate and go within. Explore your darkness, embrace all of you and most importantly release the trauma and step into your power and truth. Use the energy from the new moon to recommit to which you are now and your true value. Take back your power and let your light shine!

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Toronto prepares families for COVID-19 vaccination of children PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

YOUTH EDUCATION

There have been concerns, fears and anxieties as parents, caregivers and guardians anticipate the possibility of having their children under twelve vaccinated.

The Boston Globe reported on Friday, October 29th, 2021, that the FDA approved the administration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of five to eleven. These children will receive one-third of the dose administered to teens and adults.

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention met on Tuesday, Novem-

ber 2nd, 2021, in order to finalize details with respect to which children should be vaccinated first. In anticipation of these developments, Team Toronto has initiated a series of outreach and education sessions, as well as town halls in order to inform the Toronto community.

Parents of children between the ages of five to eleven who attend public schools will be receiving an email and an invitation to respond to a survey to “Support vaccine planning.” This invitation will also be extended to parents whose children attend private independent schools as well.

The survey will be administered by Toronto Public Health (TPH) and the City of Toronto VaxTO in order to “Better understand parents’ intent to vaccinate their children, how they would prefer to have their children receive their COVID-19 vaccine, and to obtain critical information on socio-demographic factors such as race and income.”

John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, is optimistic and positive about this development. He states in the press release,

“While our work to get 90% of eligible residents vaccinated is continuing, we are also readying for when the vaccine will be available to protect kids five to eleven. We want to hear from parents, so we made sure we designed a vaccination program that works for kids and their families. This is just one more example of the outreach we are doing to prepare for this effort. This work is so important and will help us get kids vaccinated so they have the best protection against COVID-19 and so our schools can be as safe and as open as possible.”

Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair of Toronto’s Board of Health who has been at the forefront of advocating for the vaccination of margnizalied and at-risk communities is supportive of this campaign. He states, “At every stage of our immunization campaign, connecting with people on the ground has been critical to our success.

Now, as we prepare for the rollout of vaccines to children aged five to eleven, we’re committed to engaging directly with par-

ents, families, and community leaders to have active conversations about vaccinations for kids.”

In addition, Dr Eileen De Villa, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health is a strong proponent of this campaign. She states,” When vaccines are approved for use and when we have supply we will ensure that we bring every resource to bear on this critical component of the vaccination campaign.”

The survey will be available as of Sunday, November 7th, 2021. It consists of fifteen questions that will be available online at s.tphsurvey.chkmkt.com in multiple languages. Parents and guardians will receive them from their children’s public school boards. In addition, there will be town halls for specified multilingual communities as well as neighbourhood-based telephone halls to ensure that the public has access to timely, necessary and relevant information for informed decisionmaking.

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Know better, do better; Writing letters that heal GLORIA O’KOYE

gloria@carib101.com

CREATIVE SPEAK

For centuries, writing letters played a huge part in people’s lives to remain in touch with family and friends around the world.

Depending on how far the distance and what time era you were raised in, the mail may take days to months to get to its destination.

The anticipation of hearing back from your loved ones, the sound of opening up the envelope and unfolding the letter and reading every word that was written by hand. Before social media and messaging apps, phone cards could be a bit pricey, and the time spent on them was

limited. Therefore, writing letters was still popular into the early 2000’s until programs like email and MSN messenger-built popularity in the younger generations.

Schools were still teaching children to write letters for school assignments and learning how to write in cursive; years passed by, and the art of letter writing declined gradually as technology continued to develop rapidly. Texting became more popular and that came along with more usage of abbreviations and slang, versus being more formal and use of correct grammar. People started to not have the patience to better their handwriting, nor read others’ work since the typed writing was more convenient and straightforward. With the convenience came some detachment.

I decided to go around and ask individuals with different life experiences and from different generations about their opinion on writing letters. Other than some mentioning that handwriting letters were time-consuming, in general, everyone was on the same page that they missed the genuine and love that is put into the writing.

A father who had been incarcerated for several years shared that when he first came out, he would still buy blank greeting cards to write personalized words for his children. He told me that he had eventually stopped because his children were just sending him digital eCards in return. He still kept all the letters that his family had written to him and said that he wished they hadn’t stopped, even if it was a postcard with their handwriting once in a while. I remembered when I was doing a placement at a community hub, and there was a wife of a war veteran who showed me the love letters her late husband had written to her while overseas. She wanted a typed-up version of the letters to put in a family collage for her grandchildren to keep, even though she wanted to rewrite them personally, but her handwriting was not as clear as she would want it to be.

The FYOU (The Forgiveness Project), a non-profit organization that focuses on restorative justice approaches to support youth and young adults in custody, is looking to start up a letter-writing series

called ‘Know Better, Do Better’. The series is based on volunteers from the community writing letters for the population on the inside about lessons that they have learned in life. FYOU has held several communities writing events called ‘Letters That Heal’ which had several guest speakers who had lived experiences being incarcerated. They talked about how meaningful and impactful it is to receive letters from the outside world. You can reach out to them on their Instagram @projectfword to see more of the work they do and also to keep posted for upcoming community initiatives.

I want to leave off with some challenges you can do on your own time, grab some paper, blank greeting cards, postcards, etc. Think of some loved ones you may, or may not have heard for a while, write some personal messages to them and give it to them directly, or put them in their mailbox. Allow this art practice to live on and allow you to feel free and be creative.

Is prostate cancer killing Black men?

LA SHAWNA GRIFFITH lashawna@carib101.com

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE

Prostate Cancer is one of the leading cancers in the Caribbean as there have been 1.3 million new cancer cases and 666,000 deaths were estimated to have occurred in 2018 in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In an article published by the Pan American Health Organization, it stated that prostate cancer is a serious public health problem.

«Clearly, prostate cancer is a serious public health problem in the Caribbean, where a high incidence and mortality rates affect a predominantly black population with an ancestral, genetic predisposition to the disease. Many cultural and social norms are proving to be obstacles to prevention and control among Caribbean men.»

But why are Caribbean men falling susceptible to the effects of prostate cancer?

The argument can be made that

many of the issues affecting Black Caribbean men date back to the hardships of slavery, and the diet of Black men in the Caribbean.

In an article titled Prostate Cancer in the Caribbean-African Community, it noted that African-Caribbean men have the highest risk of prostate cancer, which is the second most common male cancer worldwide.

«In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common male cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death in men after lung cancer. In their current strategy, the UK Department of Health has addressed the impact of inequalities on cancer outcomes.

African-Caribbean ethnicity is a known risk factor for prostate cancer. Ethnic disparity in prostate cancer has become an important issue worldwide because of the higher incidence and mortality in the African Caribbean population. The National Cancer Institute defines ‘cancer health disparities’ as ‘adverse differences in cancer incidence (new cases), cancer prevalence (all existing cases), cancer death (mortality), cancer survivorship, and burden of cancer or related health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States.

The focus on identifying areas of research in ethnic disparity in prostate cancer is increasing. We have examined the

current knowledge of epidemiological features and prostate cancer in the African-Caribbean community. African-Caribbean men have the highest risk of prostate cancer, which is the second most common male cancer worldwide. The authors present an overview of the epidemiology, genetic factors and disparities in the management of prostate cancer in the African Caribbean community.»

In the article, there is clear evidence of the difference in prostate cancer between Black and White men, as carried out in the research conducted by Niyukta Thakare and Frank Chinegwundoh.

«The management pathway of prostate cancer starts at the detection stage. Screening is a controversial issue and, although selective screening of highrisk groups seems reasonable, screening studies focused on ethnic minorities are lacking.

In the large screening trials, including the: Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial, which constitute the existing evidence, ethnic groups including African-Caribbean men were under-represented. There is an ongoing argument for selective screening of African-Caribbean groups, and it remains to be seen whether it will become common practice. In the UK, the Prostate Cancer in Ethnic Subgroups (PROCESS) study investigated differences in prostate

cancer between African-Caribbean and White men.

The study comprised a retrospective cohort of men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the London and Bristol areas over a five-year period. It concluded that African-Caribbean men were at a substantially higher risk of developing prostate cancer compared to White men, especially in the younger age group.

Several studies, particularly in the US, have queried the differences in disease presentation, tumour stage and tumour burden among ethnic groups. A systematic review of these disparities revealed that African American men present at a younger age and also have higher-risk disease and higher humour volumes. Similarly, the management of low-risk disease in African-Caribbean men has also been scrutinized. There is increasing concern regarding the role of active surveillance in low-risk prostate cancer in African-Caribbean men.»

There is still a lot of research to be conducted on why African-Caribbean men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer in such high numbers.

However, for the month of November countries around the world are asking men to get their PSA test and their regular prostate exams as early detection can lead to unwanted deaths of men from prostate cancer.

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The In-Between TARA MYSHRALL tara@carib101.com

COMPELLED TO CHANGE I’ve recently been in the process of transitioning into a new job with a new company. It hasn’t been as direct a move as you might think. There was a lot of going back and forth, wondering which company was the best place for my future, each with its pros and cons.

I’ve had the goal of becoming the Vice President of a tech company for many years, but I didn’t really know if that would actually be possible. I put it out into the universe and I went about doing my absolute best in my business, as I always do. I learned how to show up fully as myself and not conform to doing business

the way others around me did. I always filtered what I was taught through my own knowing and I always based my work on connecting with people and creating mutually beneficial relationships.

I always listened and worked with my clients to create a plan that met everyone’s needs. I collaborated and I used my feminine energy in a typically masculinedominated workspace. I learned how to lead multi-million dollar deals and how to show up in all of my radiance in the workplace.

And yet, I still had my insecurities. As my company was bought out by a larger company and many around me were laid off, I was able to maintain my position and repeatedly became a frontrunner and the top seller, winning awards and prestigious vacations. I had built a reputation for myself, people know who I am, I have great relationships with my colleagues and I know who to talk to make things happen.

And yet, I had been craving a new opportunity to lead. So, when I was

offered a job as a Regional Vice President of a different tech company, I knew I was interested in the position. My dream was coming true of achieving this high-level position, and yet I wasn’t entirely sure how to navigate the situation, as I was in the process of closing several lucrative deals at my old company.

What unfolded next was a lesson in being in the in-between. When I got really quiet with myself, the message I kept getting was to pause, to wait, not to take any action just yet. And so that is what I did, despite all logic, despite all the people around me telling me that I had to choose one or the other immediately.

Instead, I chose a third option. I chose to trust myself and to wait until the timing was correct. It wasn’t comfortable and it took constant faith to know that things would be ok and that I could bend a seemingly concrete situation to work in the best interest of everyone, myself included.

This took a great amount of courage to explore the third option. Often,

we see things through a binary lens that restricts us from what is possible. It’s by becoming comfortable with the in-between, the liminal spaces that exist, where the magic happens, where we learn to trust ourselves and we learn what we are actually made of that makes life so exciting.

Most people don’t know that this third space exists. Whenever you are struggling with making a decision or knowing what the next step is, what if you took the time to sit with possibility. There might be a third, fourth or fifth option that you haven’t even considered just yet.

Often, we are in such a hurry to get to the next step or the next goal or the next stage in life that we forget to sit and pause and wait. We forget that the in-between holds power, because it is an opportunity to connect with ourselves and who we are and what we actually want. It allows us to take our power back from opposing options and explore who we really are.

Why you should become a purpose-driven leader NELISA DLAMINI

nelisa@carib101.com

PIONEERING WOMEN “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain You may have heard the phrase “Start with why,” especially from author Simon Sinek over the past few years. When thought leaders say this statement, what they are really saying is that you should start with a purpose.

Over the past few years, organizations have realised that having leaders that focus only on the bottom line can only guarantee success in the short term and not in the long term. There has been a need and an interest in purpose-driven leadership as

business experts hypothesize that it is the key to exceptional performance as well as personal wellbeing.

What is purpose-driven leadership?

Purpose-driven leadership is when a leader prioritizes values and purpose when making decisions on behalf of the business. It knows who you are and why you do what you do. Purpose leadership comes from your identity; it is the essence of who you are.

A purpose-driven leader starts with the organization’s “why,” and prioritizes the purpose over what, and the how.

We live in a dynamic world where the strategy is constantly morphing. In navigating the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous business landscape, it is best to rely on purpose. When strategy changes, purpose remains constant. The “what” and “how” may change but the “why” does not.

This is the reason some well-known brands have remained market leaders because they had a clear purpose and would pivot their strategy, based on their purpose when needed.

As purpose is so instrumental in any organization, it is important for you as a leader to share the purpose of your organization. The purpose should be communicated clearly and understood by your team.

Sharing your organisation’s values and purpose with your team fosters a healthier organisational culture and increases engagement. However, according to Harvard Business Review, only 20% of leaders know their organisation’s purpose.

We generally want to contribute to something much bigger than ourselves, and the world of work gives an incredible opportunity to connect with purpose. Employees nowadays care more about working for a compelling cause than just working for a business.

Why focus on purpose?

Focusing on purpose has multiple benefits.

Not only does it distinguish you as a leader, but it also: creates higher levels of engagement in teams, fosters high ethical standards and practises, gives a sense of meaningful work to employees, increases change agility in a volatile world, gives

teams a helicopter view so that they can easily see the bigger picture, increases resilience, and gives direction in uncertainty.

An engaged team is a passionate team, and a passionate team will result in high performance that goes the distance.

How to focus on purpose?

If your organization already has a succinct purpose statement, communicate it with your team but make sure it is something you believe and a purpose you align with.

Take a step back, reflect, look at the bigger picture and ask yourself “What difference are we making in our daily roles?” This could be a difference to your organization, your customers, community and even family. This question ought to stir emotions.

Ask your team if they can relate to the purpose and if they feel their roles connect to the purpose.

To become a phenomenal, distinctive leader, you should be purpose driven.

Purpose-driven leadership is intentional and produces great long-term results.

5 tips for raising children in a bilingual environment Contrary to what some people may believe, raising your children in a bilingual environment won’t create confusion or lead to delays in speech development. In fact, doing so can increase mental flexibility and heighten creativity. Here are some tips for raising children in a bilingual environment.

1. Children up to the age of seven learn languages more easily and can develop strategies to simplify their understanding of grammar. Start young, re­ cognizing that it’s never too late to learn a new language.

2. Surround them with bilingual friends and family who can encourage them to have conversations in their second language.

3. Reading aloud to your children helps

with language development. Make sure to read to them in both lan­gua­ ges.

4. Use technology to your advantage. Look for television stations and age-appropriate podcasts in both langua­ges. In addition, many smartphone apps can help your child practise their language skills.

5. Consider enrolling your children in a bilingual school. In particular, immersion programs help promote proficiency in both languages.

Keep in mind that learning a new language is difficult, and mixing up words is a normal part of vocabulary development. Be patient, and in the end your children will be fluent in both tongues.

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Rental Fraud JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO

Imagine saving six thousand dollars on minimum wage and then losing all of it to a scammer. There are scammers who use a realtor’s card information to make an appointment through an appointment application on a vacant property. The scammer, posing as the realtor, advises a prospective tenant that there are six other tenants who want the property. The scammer mentions that he would help the tenant because they seem like the kind of tenants his client is looking for. To secure the place, the prospective tenant needs to give a deposit immediately. She withdraws six thousand dollars in cash from her account and once she pays the scammer, she never hears from them again.

In other instances, scammers copy an advertisement, along with the photos, from a social media site such as Facebook, and places the same advertisement, with some changes, on another site such as Kijiji.

Usually, the rent is attractive. The scammer would then try to get financial information. They are ready to make a deal quickly.

Scammers usually ask prospective tenants to sign a lease without any background check. However, some are becoming more sophisticated, asking the prospective tenant to submit a rental application.

Fraudsters often pose as overseas investors. This way they can avoid meeting in person. The pandemic gave a fertile ground to scammers where they could show homes virtually. Usually, the home they are showing virtually is a different property. They would ask a tenant to sign a lease as soon as possible and would suggest that for tax reasons if the tenant can pay cash, then, they would charge less rent.

The next step is that they would suggest a place where one of their associates (usually the scammer posing as a friend of the owner, or neighbour) would be available to meet. They would then take the cash in exchange for a fake key. In other instances, scammers would ask for email transfer to an account that they would eventually close.

If a prospective tenant can visit the property, it would be more believable.

Some scammers rent a property and then advertise it for rent. This way, they can lure prospective tenants who wants to see the property. Usually, they would sell you a sad story and offer you a discounted rent if you can give them cash up front. There are situations where dozens of prospective tenants paid first and last month’s rent on the same property, only to realized that they were fooled.

There is another variation where the scammer answers an online posting and asks to pay by wire transfer such as through Western Union. The scammer usually “accidentally” overpays and asks for the rebate immediately. If the landlord refunds the extra payment before the actual funds are clear from the banks, the landlord is out of pocket.

As the proverb goes, “It takes a thief to catch a thief”. Usually, we think from our own level of experience. A trustworthy person would trust everyone and, in the process, get fooled. Great online reviews, for example, can be written by friends and family members. In many instances, consumers tend to believe these reviews. With rental properties, tenants do not leave reviews unless it’s negative. The first step is to condition one’s mind to look at a situation from different angles. Never make a snap decision.

Properties advertised for rent on trusted sites like a real estate website such as realtor.ca are more believable. If you are working with a realtor you don’t know, ask for proof of identity. All realtors must carry a copy of their registration and, if asked, must show it. As a practicing realtor, to screen prospective tenants I may ask for a rental application before showing the property. If you are asked to do so, then, do not give any financial records at this stage.

A job letter, driver license and similar information can be given.

Renting is safer in large apartment buildings where there is an on-site property manager. Cross check their information before proceeding. Many scammers assume the role as a property manager with the intention of defrauding a prospective tenant. If you are responding to an ad for such a building, ask to see the apartment first before proceeding. Usually, scammers target a single rental such as a condo suite or a house. They tend to target tenants who are looking for cheap rent.

When visiting a rental property other than apartment buildings, ask for proof of ownership. A recent property tax bill along with the owner’s photo identification is good.

Most owners will understand your concern and consider you as being genuine. Other than that, check public records to make sure that you are dealing with the owner.

If someone is representing the owner, such as a property manager, always ask for proof. Usually, there is a sense of urgency with fraudsters.

With rental properties, never offer to pay cash. If the other party asks for cash, then question it. It can be a red flag.

Money paid via e-transfer, or a cheque or bank draft creates a paper trail. Scammers always want to cover their tracks. Never agree to view a property remotely. By seeing it in person, you will be able to gauge the situation.

Always double check the lease agreement. There are many instances where landlords or property managers prepare a lease agreement for a higher amount and give a discount. This is dangerous because they can argue that the real rent was the higher amount. The lease may have additional rent for parking and appliances.

Landlords must also be careful.

There are many tenants who know how to outsmart novice landlords. The key is to choose tenants based on employment.

Always choose a tenant with stable employment. In the event of default, you can garnish their wages. With self-employed tenants, ask for at least two years of tax returns. This way, you can assess their situation. Consider using an experienced realtor to assist. There is a cost involved but it’s worth it.

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Must-do maintenance for your heating appliances

Why you need the 60-30-10 rule If you’re nervous about using colour in your home, try following the 60-30-10 rule. Designers use this concept to create well-balanced rooms. Simply pick three colours and use them in the following proportions: 1. Dominant colour: 60 per cent of your room is wall space and large pieces of furniture. Paint your walls a neutral colour or one that otherwise perfectly suits your space and tastes. Major furniture like the sofa or bed should feature the same hue.

2. Secondary colour: 30 per cent of any space is accent furniture, area rugs and

textiles. Pick a hue that complements your dominant colour and use it for these items.

3. Accent colour: 10 per cent of the room is decor, artwork and smaller items. Here is where you can really play with strong colours, textures and patterns that pop.

When following this rule, keep in mind that you don’t have to use the same shades for your selected colours. For example, you might use navy on your walls, but choose a sky blue for your couch. As long as the shades for each pick fall within the same family, the result will be a pulled together room that’s chic and polished.

Using a heating appliance that isn’t connected to your home’s central heating system always presents a certain amount of risk. To be both safe and warm this winter, make sure to maintain your heating appliance.

Not only will you rest easy, but the appliance itself will work more efficiently.

Wood-burning oven or fireplace Get your chimney inspected and swept once a year. Always remove ashes once you’re done with the fire and keep the glass and walls of the unit clean.

Wood pellet stove Use high quality pellets — they leave less ash than inexpensive brands — and always

empty the ash trap before it gets full. Keep the burner, glass and exterior of the stove clean and free of dust.

Natural gas or propane stove When it comes to these appliances, yearly inspections are a must. However, when combustible gases are involved, it’s best not to attempt to do maintenance or repairs yourself: al­ways hire a professional.

Portable heater Before using it for the first time of the season, and then periodically over the winter, wipe the heater with a damp cloth; just be sure it’s un­p lugged and cool to the touch. If there’s a filter, keep it clean.

The four hottest flooring trends to try Are you fed up with your home’s out­dated floors? Or maybe you find them hard to maintain? Every year, flooring products become more innovative, beautiful and durable. Here are four of today’s best options.

1. Faux wood You’re probably already familiar with laminate flooring that looks like hardwood, but did you know that there are porcelain and ceramic tiles that also mimic the colours and textures of wood? These products are both attractive and incredibly durable.

2. VINYL If you dream of luxurious floors made of natural stone or exotic wood but they’re not in your budget, vinyl is the answer. With both floating tile and adhesive sheet styles, this material can imitate the bamboo, concrete or tile flooring you dream of for a fraction of the price. Vinyl’s also an ideal choice for bathrooms and kitchens because it’s both durable and waterproof.

3. Metallic epoxy If you’re looking for bold, cutting-edge flooring, this is the top

choice for you. The mix of epoxy and polyure­thane allows you to create any look and colour you want, making it perfectly suited to your style and your home’s design esthetic. It will turn your floors into works of art.

4. Eco-friendly materials Hardwood, bamboo, cork and stone are eco-friendly flooring options that are easy to maintain, repair and recycle. These “green” materials are classics and will add value to your home.

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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7 TO NOVEMBER 13, 2021

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: ARIES, TAURUS AND PISCES

You’ll have the chance to expand your so cial circle. In a professional setting, you’ll form new friendships with people who are fun to be around. If you’re single, love at first sight will also be possible.

TAURUS

You might consider going back to school. At work, you’ll be put in touch with people of various nationalities, and you’ll work well together. In your love life, a getaway will give your relation ship its second wind.

PUZZLE NO. 748 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 748

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.

If your new love interest has a different background, you may need to make some adjustments. Avoid moving for­ward too quickly. A more equal distri­bution of tasks at home would be greatly appreciated.

CANCER

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

Your emotions will be strong and right at the surface. This will awaken the artist within you. Your high level of precision and attention to detail will prevail, and you’ll have the guts to do things dif­ferently.

LEO

At your job, you’ll have to work out the details of a negotiation before you can reach a conclusion. When it comes to matters of the heart, don’t worry, your soulmate is just around the corner with a marriage proposal.

PUZZLE NO. 38 cern 53. Economize 54. Beseech 55. Birch or beech, e.g.

56. Sign of the future 57. Carrier for groceries 58. Beholds 59. Cozy abode

ACROSS 1. Trouser parts 5. Drink heartily 9. Young child 12. Kind of history 13. Word before box or shed 14. “____ Miss Brooks” 15. Party cheese 16. Whole

18. Manor and its grounds 20. Whichever 21. Darts 23. Evaluates 27. Two-wheelers 31. Jump up and down 32. Period of time 33. Hangs on to

35. “Where the Boys ____” 36. Uppermost surface 37. Spent lavishly 39. Scornful look 42. Garage event 43. Goal 45. Slid smoothly 49. Dentist’s con-

DOWN 1. Earring’s site 2. Makes a booboo 3. Pace 4. Trashy 5. Church towers 6. ____ ton soup 7. Tad 8. Shine 9. Stocking end 10. Umpire’s cry 11. Attempt 17. Bread variety 19. Clock sound 22. Leaks slowly 24. Kind of rug 25. Pulled apart 26. Rushed 27. Risks money 28. Press clothes 29. Sleeveless gar-

ment 30. Spatters 34. Pout 38. Excuse 40. Feast 41. Mob scenes 44. Greater 46. Tone down 47. Dusks 48. Auto mishap mark 49. Subside 50. Positive

response 51. Omelet need 52. Suit to a ____

VIRGO

You’ll get a boost in self­confidence, which will allow you to aspire to a more prestigious position at work. You’ll need to make some effort in your social life, as you’ll be asked to organize an event with your friends.

LIBRA

You’ll find yourself increasingly popu­lar. At work, people will hang on your every word and warmly applaud you. At home, you may need to spend some time cleaning up, even if it’s just to help clear your mind.

SCORPIO

You have a lot of running around to do, either for work, for matters concerning your health or for a loved one. A debate is on the horizon; you’ll have to make accurate and precise arguments before you impose your opinion on the person.

SAGITTARIUS

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 38

You’ll finally be able to offer yourself some financial guarantees for your fu­ture, which will take a huge weight off your shoulders.

You could also deve lop a more specific plan for your retirement.

CAPRICORN

You’ll get a decent promotion at work, or, at the very least, you’ll set your sights on a specific goal you want to achieve. You’ll have the opportunity to get some kind of fresh start, and many people will follow in your footsteps.

AQUARIUS

You’ll need to spend some time reflec­ting before you put your words into action. If you’re looking for a job, you’ll gain new insight that could lead you to a wonderful career. You’ll be inspired by the people who are close to you.

PISCES

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

After a long period of stress, you need time to rest and recharge.

You’ll enjoy more passive activities that help you recu­perate. A family member will need your help dea ling with a chaotic situation.

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FINANCE

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What does sex have to do with money?

CLEVE DeSOUZA cleve@carib101.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Many people, whether knowingly or unknowingly, often categorize sex and money together. It is not uncommon to watch a film or read a novel that contains a wealthy individual who has no shortage of sexual partners. While it is pretty well understood that having money can often mean more opportunities for sexual activity, is it possible that there is a deeper correlation between these two things?

One study by the Institute for the Study of Labour indicates that there is indeed more to the sex/money connection.

In fact, it goes so far as to indicate that of the people studied, those who engaged in sex more regularly tended to have higher incomes than those who did not. Here are three other interesting places that sex and money connect. #1 Your marriage Two of the major stressors within a marriage relationship are...you guessed it...sex

and money. When money is tight or there is a financial hardship, this can often lead to tension between parties and a lack of bedroom intimacy.

No sex can then lead to more frustrations, compounding the problem even further.

Conversely, having more money can sometimes create sex and marriage problems too. Marripedia states that, “A Canadian study found that divorce rates increase as married women’s income approaches that of their husbands, and accelerate further when women’s income surpasses that of their husbands.”

Husbands who feel disconnected from their wives due to inadequacy in the area of finances, tend to also be less interested in having sex as well. So, no matter how you slice it and dice it, money and sex seem quite connected when it comes to maintaining a happy marriage relationship. #2 Your health Living a healthy lifestyle is another place where sex and money tend to work together positively or compound things negatively. Financial stress in Canadians has been linked to serious health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental conditions like anxiety and depression. People who suffer from these conditions also tend to have a lower sex drive.

On the other hand, a healthy and active

sex life can reduce stress, be good for the heart, and improve overall well-being and brain sharpness. When a person is healthy and able to think clearly, they usually perform better at their job and more easily align themselves with financial growth opportunities and career advancements. #3 Your sleep Believe it or not, sex and money can both play a pretty significant role in a person’s ability to get a good night’s sleep. Sexual frustrations and money problems both can lead to insomnia. When it comes to money, about 48% of Canadians say they have “lost sleep because of financial worries” and people dealing with financial stress are about four times as likely to suffer from sleep problems. However, it is possible to combat insomnia with sex. During intercourse, the body releases oxytocin and prolactin, hormones that promote relaxation and drowsiness, making it easier to fall asleep!

The Bottom Line Sex and money both tend to play rather large roles in most people’s lives. Those roles, when acknowledged and managed well, can create an environment that encourages personal, relational, and professional growth. When neglected, however, they can both work negatively to deteriorate these same areas. Choose wisely!

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.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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How to prepare for a winter road trip Are you planning to go on a winter road trip? Maybe you want to hit the slopes or take advantage of an off-season deal? If so, here are four tips to help you prepare for the journey.

When to use your parking brake Whether the parking brake in your car needs to be engaged with a hand lever or foot pedal, this mechanism is an important safety feature.

your parking brake in good working order by using it regularly. This prevents the moving parts from becoming corroded and seizing entirely.

In fact, your parking brake plays two very important roles. First, it pre­­vents your car’s drive wheels from moving, which is very useful when parking on slopes. Secondly, it acts as a backup if your primary brakes fail when driving.

If your parking brake feels loose or seems to have lost some of its holding power, have it inspected immediately by your local mechanic.

It doesn’t matter if you have a manual or automatic transmission, it’s important to keep

You may also hear the parking brake referred to as a hand brake or emergency brake.

1. PLAN FOR DELAYS Poor road conditions can significantly slow you down or force you to delay your trip.

Additionally, daylight is limited during the winter, which means you may have to shorten your afternoon driving time to avoid battling blizzards, black ice and freezing rain in the dark. For these reasons, be prepared to take extra time to reach your destination.

2. DO YOUR RESEARCH Before you get behind the wheel, make sure to check the weather forecast. This will prevent you from getting caught offguard in a storm. In addition, you should check the local traffic report. Under extreme conditions, certain high­ways may be closed, which could force you to back­track or take an alternate route. It’s a good idea to do your due diligence before hitting the road.

3. INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE If you’re taking a long trip in winter, it’s a good idea to get your vehicle inspected by a professional. A mechanic will make sure everything is in good working order so you don’t run into any unexpected engine problems along the way.

4. PACK AN EMERGENCY KIT On top of packing everything you want to have with you for your trip, save some space in your trunk for winter road tripping gear such as a shovel, tow rope, jumper cables, traction aids, warm clothes, flashlights, food and water, wiper fluid and more. This equipment could help get you out of trouble if you find yourself in a tight spot.

In addition, road signs can become completely covered in snow, making it difficult to navigate. Consequently, before leaving for your winter road trip, it’s a good idea to pack a physical map or download an offline copy of a Google Map for reference.