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ANASTASIA DE LYON

Working on her craft and learning to love herself first!

“When I arrived at the photo shoot, he wasn’t doing anything that I could see, except standing there as the wind blew through her Afro. Her prominent features, and her Amazonian physique were too striking to be ignored, and as her hair settled to frame her face, I couldn’t help but admire her strikingly high cheekbones. Her full lips soothed the lusciousness of her beauty, making her appear like a cosmopolitan film star.”

I have worked with our Woman Empowered feature in the past, and for some reason, life continues to align our path.

She was the winner of the 2013 -2014 Miss Black Beauty Contest, she has modelled for Kayla Kay (African Fashion Designer), John Ablaza (International Fashion Designer), and David Dixon (known as the designer guy).

Along with her bustling modelling career, and her community and event work with R.I.S.E and ArtWorksTO, this young lady has put herself on the path to success. I would like to introduce to the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper readers, none other than Anastasia de Lyon

She was born at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

Raised by two loving parents from Guyana, Anastasia admits, her earlier life was interesting.

“I went to school in Scarborough but lived in Pickering. It was hectic and busy because of the back and forth.

I had to pretend a lot. I had to pretend that my family life was ideal, and that I lived at the Scarborough address the school had on record.

My sister and I used to call ourselves the great pretenders. I always had to make up stories and this was very stressful, because you always had to remember your lies. The beauty of it was because I was very talented in school; I used to get a lot of attention.

I am shy, yet attention seemed to find me. I was that kid that you loved to hate.

I was very underhanded, but the teachers used to dismiss my actions because of my skills. I would definitely get preferential treatment.”

I was curious about how she had got into the world of modelling, so she began to share her journey with me.

“Modelling was always a thing for me. My mom used to model when she was younger, but I was so shy I didn’t think I could do it. My mom took my sister and I to a model agency, and I was so scared. I remember my sister and I walking the runway together.” She took a moment to laugh at the memory.

“I couldn’t do it without my mom, so we didn’t follow through at that time. My confidence built because I was always singing or acting. When

I was nine years old, I made my debut in the Broadway show, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. I was one of the corn kids. Even at thirteen years old, I wanted to do more.”

From ages 13-18, Anastasia stopped pursuing modelling, but it was always in the back of her mind. At eighteen when she could travel on her own, Anastasia said that she really went in.

“Someone saw my picture and told me I should model. It was still very tough to get into the industry because I didn’t have all the requirements.

I was twenty-five years old when I met Jennifer Connely. At the time, she was the photographer working with Kayla Kay. My first campaign shoot was with Kayla K.

I then found Model Mayhem, and I started taking control of my career. It was something that I wanted to do my whole life. I started researching and doing more modelling for the experience. Photographers started to notice me. I finally felt seen. I had the look, but I didn’t know how to package it.”

In 2013, Anastasia entered Miss Black Beauty Canada, and that is when things really took off for her. She won, but she tells me that it was not a great experience.

“I was there to win. I would not compare myself to other people. I kept to myself, and this intimidated them.

People would keep saying you’re going to win. I did win, and it was through this experience that I was introduced to Kareem Roberts; he had a non-profit organization working with children in Tanzania. He was providing youth with higher education and had developed a program that was able to bridge disparities gaps. He brought me on, and I went to Tanzania in 2014, to work with him. “

Anastasia admits that she is not where she wants to be in her career, but life had thrown curve balls at her.

“I rode the pageant win for a couple years. I started working with Kayla Kay more, and more people began reaching out. This is when I had the opportunity to work with John Ablaza, and David Dixon. I told myself I wouldn’t get where I want to go here in Toronto.

Family situations came up and everything had to be put on hold. I was in school for fashion management, and I had to drop out of school. This threw off modelling, and once again, it had to take a back seat. I couldn’t leave my family, and doubts began to creep in. Was I ever going to be able to do the things I wanted to do?

Once things got settled, it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do, so I had to do odd jobs. I fell into a depression. I had this whole plan, and it had not turned out the way I wanted it

too. I was very resentful for a while. I found peace in my situation, and I finally came to a place where I was okay.

I began contracting myself out as a producer, and I fell in love with marketing and started doing it full time. I began to make new plans, new goals, have new aspirations.”

The pandemic provided Anastasia time to focus. She started work with R.I.S.E, and more modelling opportunities presented themselves.

“I started to work more with Kayla Kay, and it was like a light switch; one day nothing, and then the next day poof! Everyone wanted a piece of me. I began to build my portfolio again. I got a personal trainer in July 2020, and I began investing in myself. This is when the confidence came.

I have now transitioned into acting, and cross my fingers, I may have a lead in a web series, and I am also in talks to be a lead in a short film. I am working on an audio book, on love, relationships, trials and tribulations of life.

You have to be hungry! Nobody is going to give it to you. Being pretty is not enough. You have to work on your craft and of course, love yourself first.”

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It’s quick, convenient and thoroughly modern; but what are the implications of living in a society without cash?

SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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They are turning into a global phenomenon that’s set to change the way we live and work. We’re trusting our phones to pay for items, using selfies to log into our bank accounts, and last year in Sweden, an estimated 4,000 people even went as far as to insert microchips under their skin to have a singular way of accessing their homes, offices, gyms, and even train ticket payment. Crazy!

This idea of a cashless society is not a new one. The widespread use of debit cards and recent explosion of digital payment options have given the average person little reason to touch cash.

With the launch of innovative cash-free (and cashier-free) stores like Amazon Go, it makes it seem as though we’re headed for a truly cashless environment soon.

The idea of fumbling in your wallet for the right change could soon

seem as obsolete as the pager, using a fax machine or renting a VHS video. The pandemic has intensified the need for cashless payment tools. For some people, going cashless is safer and more hygienic because it allows for less contact between a cashier and a customer.

There’s no denying that transitioning to cashless transactions could help improve several areas of society, from crime to convenience. Digital payments provide heightened security. Yes, there is opportunity for hacking and data breaches, but digital payments eliminate the risks of carrying cash, which are arguably tougher to mitigate.

Another bonus is with digital payments; you can track your spending, which helps you know exactly where your money went, allowing for better budgeting. After each purchase, you are provided with an electronic receipt if you need proof of purchase or to make an exchange.”

It’s quick, convenient and thoroughly modern, but what are the implications of living in a society without cash?

Before you get too excited, it is worth asking yourself what is happening with the data trail you leave every time you open your digital wallet. Companies

are collecting information about your purchasing preferences and personal identity, and there are valid concerns about what’s happening to it.

What is important to note is that there are two kinds of economic surveillance to take note of: one is surveillance by companies, and the other is by the state. The companies collect the data, and this data is then accessible to the state. This is already happening in China, where mass financial data from Alipay (a third-party mobile and online payment platform, established in Hangzhou, China) is helping to craft the country’s social-credit system, the same system that is being used to reward and punish citizens based on economic behaviour.

Some people are wary of this new phenomenon; why? A totally cashless society is a society under total surveillance. It is also a society where your participation in the economy is limited by approval for a bank account or a cell phone plan. Like many other pieces of tech, what’s healthy in small doses turns destructive without a check.

There are still many people who are unable to make digital payments because they don’t have a bank account, credit card, debit card or smartphone.

These people are known as the “un-

banked,” meaning they don’t have access to affordable banking products and must instead rely on fringe services such as check cashing and payday loans.

As you would have it, Black and Hispanic households make up a disproportionate number of the unbanked and under banked. Some families don’t have the income and assets necessary to meet the requirements for fee-free bank accounts, and others live in communities where banks have closed branches due to low profitability.

Ultimately, this gives institutions massively invasive powers that can lead to prejudice and discrimination. The banking industry already has a long history of discrimination, and moving to a cashless society could potentially increase that problem among other businesses, too. This would allow retailers and restaurants to discriminate against segments of the population by charging or denying service.

So, community, tell us your thoughts; do you think living in a cashless society will be helpful, or will it be detrimental, especially for a community who already has to deal with multiple levels of systemic racism.

Diana Andrews wins Social Justice Award as an outstanding multi-racial 2SLGBTQI+ bilingual teacher PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com

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The announcement on August 17th, 2021 that Diana Andrews had won the Social Justice Award is a positive reflection of her excellent teaching career.

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) in a news release presented the award. As an elementary school teacher and member of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT), she was presented with the 2021 Rainbow Visions Award for the book she co-authored, “To Sappho, My Sister: Lesbian Sisters Write About Their Lives.” It was originally published in 1995.

ETFO notes in the press release that this book is significant because it came out, “Ten years before gay marriage became legal, and before 2SLGBTQI+ adoption rights and other rights were estab-

lished in Canada. In addition, it is studied in higher education internationally for its historical significance to 2SLGBTQI + rights.”

Diana Andrews is a multi-racial, lesbian grade six bilingual teacher who has worked in public education for over twenty years. For three years, she was an executive officer with the Elementary Teachers of Toronto Federation, and has engaged in equity, social justice and anti-racist work. In 2007, she was the recipient of the ETFO’s Bev Saskoley Anti-Racist Scholarship. She is committed to “ 2SLGBTQ1+ rights and protection, in particular the right to security and full access to the benefits of others in society.

Her social justice activism is in alignment with the vision of ETFO, which acknowledges that it “Is important to support 2SLGBTQI+ members by addressing issues of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.”

Sam Hammond, the former President of ETFO, acknowledges the outstanding contributions of Diana Andrews. He states,

“Diana’s long-standing commitment to social justice is evident in this book.

Not only does it contribute to the growing appreciation and awareness of mainstream

society of aspects of lesbianism, it also raises awareness of feminist sisterhood. We appreciate her efforts in helping to create safe and welcoming spaces for all.”

In my interview of Diana on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 she states that, “My personal mission that guides and undergirds my social justice activism in the educational setting is to continuously use my lived experience as an out, racialized, bilingual, educator of poverty roots in Toronto, to advocate for, and champion those who are negatively impacted by systemic, structural and individual anti-Black and intersectional racisms in our present-day colonialist society.”

She elaborates further on the approach she utilizes as an educator. She states,

“I use critical race theory and lived-experience approach to my classroom teaching by assessing, selecting and teaching reading materials with culturally and ethnically relevant themes, and protagonists by bringing diverse perspectives from traditionally under-represented or mis-represented groups through online non-mainstream media sources and documents, and by speaking “truth-to-power” in an age appropriate and skill-appropriate

manner, among other strategies.”

Diana is confident in her gender and social identity. She states unequivocally,

“My 2SLGBTI + identity strengthens and enriches how I move through the world as an individual and anti-oppressive educator in ways that provide space for, give voice to, and legitimize the evidence and value of people like myself and the intersectionalities that sometimes complicate our rights to full participation and a respected presence in Canadian society.”

Karen Brown, the first Black President of ETFO has given unanimous support to Diana. She wrote on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021,

“Diana works from an anti-oppressive framework and has been involved in forging the dismantling of colonialism, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, classism and ableism within our union. She speaks truth to power and is not afraid to hold others accountable.”

Undoubtedly, there are great days ahead for Diana as a change agent, catalyst of empowerment. She will continue to bring hope and vision to the BIPOC and Canadian community.

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Revision of Toronto District School Board’s Human Rights policy and procedures is underway PAUL JUNOR

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The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is in the midst of changes. Human Rights are an important issue that has been at the forefront of its policies, programs and practices for many years.

According to its website: tdsb. on.ca, the mission of its Human Rights Office is “To enable, support, and inspire the creation and preservation of a proactive, inclusive and transformation culture of human rights at TDSB, in which all members of the TDSB can,” do each of the following: • •

Equitably flourish with dignity and respect Achieve equitable outcomes in TDSB learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment

These objectives can be accomplished through transformation, collaboration, fairness, and support. On Thursday, May 21st, 2021, their Human Rights Office released certain changes that are proposed to ensure that its Human Rights Policy would: • • •

Emphasize and action systemic and proactive dimensions of the Boards human rights commitments Address interactions within online/ virtual environments Articulate human rights-related responsibilities of employees, directors, supervisory, and management personnel and the Human Rights Office

The TDSB is currently involved in consultation as a “Two-way communication process between the Board and external participants including students and their parents/guardians, school councils, advisory committees, community members,

different levels of governments, professional organizations and union partners.”

It is hoped that as a result of these consultations, the Board will be able to “Gather public input regarding options, alternative courses of action, as well as to identify unintended effects for various participants and to find solutions.”

On April 21st, 2021 the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) and the TDSB Human Rights Office hosted a live Zoom event titled, “Let’s Talk Human Rights!” which explored the proposed changes, suggestions and ideas from the public. Some of the additional proposed changes would involve the TDSB ‘shifting its human rights approach from primarily complaints-driven to a proactive model that also addresses systemic discrimination and prevents human rights violations from occurring in the first place’.

This is believed to be necessary in order to ensure that the following are supported: •

Implementing a Human Rights Impact Assessment to identify, remedy and prevent systemic discrimination Confirming that the Human Rights Office can initiate inquiries, investigations, and environmental scans in the absence of a complaint from an individual Designating a Student Human Rights Advocate(s) to advise, support, and help students whose human rights may have been violated Requiring human rights as a competency in staff performance appraisals, hiring, and promotion decisions, and a primary competency for positions involving direct engagement with students. Violations would be tracked and taken into account in promotion decisions

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In addition, there will be the development of an Annual Human Rights Report for the Board of Trustees that includes de-identified data findings. There will be updated and new definitions, identification of policy violations, online/virtual environments, and roles and responsibilities.

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More and more doctors are speaking out about adverse reaction reporting MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

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Imagine being pressured not to report the facts in your place of work; facts of people getting sick, people being hospitalized and also dying all in the name of keeping your job or in fear of losing your certificate to practice and help your patients. Imagine being a doctor having to work under these conditions.

More and more medical professionals are facing this type of persecution daily since the pandemic, they are being ridiculed, stigmatized as spreaders of misinformation and ostracized by a once noble fraternity they once looked up to.

Dr. Mollie James is one such doctor who refuses to remain silent amid the confusion. She has been called a whistle blower but still remains steadfast in her claim that this injection is a problem.

James told a news source, “I feel pressured not to use VAERS and many of my colleagues confidently tell me the same, they are scared of the politics, of being outed, shamed, and ridiculed. It’s easy for a Doctor to lose their admitting privileges somewhere, and many know if they report something as a vaccine side effect they could lose their job. I just can’t believe what I’m seeing over and over again, and I’ve decided to come forward because this is such a silent crisis of public health, people have to know how bad things are and they need to know the real risks of the COVID vaccines.”

The VAERS aka Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System according to James is not used honestly. Only one tenth of the harm done including deaths are reported in order to sell this injection as a lifesaver.

Another doctor who shares James’ views on this injection adverse reaction is Dr Sherri Tenpenny. Tenpenny is a physician of over twenty years who spoke about the deadly adverse effects of this shot.

“Anybody who has had one of those shots, you are going to have antibodies in your system from the spike protein for the rest of your life, the antibodies themselves can attack your heart, your liver and lungs and cause auto-immune disease.”

“Just because you have not fallen into category one of the twenty mechanisms of injuries after being injected,

which is sudden death by heart attack, anaphylactic shock and stroke, that does not mean that you are out of the woods yet,” Tenpenny said.

Tenpenny warned her audience to be aware of these “booster shots” or as she calls them, kill shots. “Somebody,” she said, “needs to put the NEA on notice, that if they really follow through with that, that they are going to be sued for lying about a shot, lying about kids are sick, and put on a Nuremberg trial for crimes against humanity.”

Another case in point is when well-known physician Dr Stella Immanuel, who started to encourage Americans to take over the counter drugs that she had used on her patients for numerous years successfully, was immediately banned from almost everything and called a liar by the establishment. This happened in order to push the injection on the masses.

Speaking with Alex Jones on “Info Wars” Immanuel said, “Right now there is craziness happening in the hospitals, people are dying there, for lack of treatment, they are killing people, people who are not vaccinated are going to the hospitals only to be given no treatment. We are dealing with an evil seed in the land who are blood drinkers.”

Dr Rashid Buttar came out against the same injection and as a result was demonized on all platforms again by the establishment who stood to gain billions from pushing the injection.

Even Pfizer top Scientist Dr Michael Yeadon is running for his life after exposing the injection scam.

One of the doctors who still believes that the injection is safe is Anthony Fauci, “There are a number of people who for one reason or another just won’t comply. We have got to get them vaccinated, if not there will have to be things that put pressure on them like not been able to go to a particular school, or work on a particular job unless you get vaccinated and once we start doing that, you will see more and more people willingly get vaccinated, ” he told NBC news.

In closing James had these words to say of her work place and the establishment in general. “I would estimate 30% of the ICU patients in NYC are from vaccine complications but nobody wants to talk about that. They get coded as something else or they will ignore the fact an otherwise healthy person had a heart attack or stroke within 48 hours of receiving the vaccine,” she said. “I have seen vaccine complications in the general public, and even among healthcare providers. This is a serious problem and it’s only getting worse, and these mandates will make it much worse, but we won’t have the data to deal with it because of politics.”

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If you didn’t know, we are losing this War STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

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Continued From Page 1 -- Fentanyl is a form of a highly lethal synthetic opioid that is spreading its tentacles across North America. Opioids were created as a source of pain relief for those citizens whose illnesses were severe. Very popular among the medical sector, prescriptions by the thousands were issued and have been written by our local family doctor, dentists and hospital staff.

What happened to create this horrible health crisis? Who is responsible and how can we stop its continual destruction?

Drug dependency is very common. In Ontario our OHIP Health System approved use of opioids, and our medical system, influenced by Big Pharma, stepped in selling these new and old opioids as sources of pain relief. Doctors would sell these pills in large quantities, now doctors are limited to issuing prescriptions of 3-5 pills at a time. Back then they were sold by the hundreds, and that was legal sales to an individual.

“The Dealer for a nickel Lord will sell you lots of sweet dreams Ah, but the Pusher ruins your body Lord, he’ll leave your He’ll leave your mind to Scream” I witnessed such a situation. My brother experienced a back injury. His family doctor issued prescriptions as much as 300 at a time. I witnessed this first-hand. Three bottles, one hundred each. The most addictive stuff too. Oh yah, our medical system failed to warn their clients that these opioids were very addictive and if misused could be deadly.

Addiction is cyclical, so taking too much creates greater demand. Years passed by before our medical system admitted these were a problem. Were they blind? They did not read the newspapers, stories about the many deaths due to opioid misuse? Rich or poor, it did not

matter, as pain is universal, and so is addiction.

Our medical system and their leadership are responsible for this mess.

The Pharmaceutical Industry is 100% liable for this disaster. Why? Well because when you make a cake at home you know what the cake is made of, and what effect the cake will have on your family.

God Damn the Pusher Man. They knew what they created. They still sold it.

“You know. I’ve seen a lot of people walkin’ around With tombstones in their eyes, But the pusher don’t care Ah, if you live or die.”

Once the medical system noticed the continual result of their opioids sales, they did what all Governments and Governmental Agencies do; react, not respond. Their reaction was to put the sale of opioids on hold and control them, as they should have far before this disaster started.

Well now we get to meet the third group responsible for this opioid pandemic.

“You know, the dealer, the dealer is a man With the love grass in his hand Oh but the pusher is a Monster Good God, he’s Not a Natural Man” The stories are out there: Illegal drug dealing, international drug sources, corruption and death. We all know someone who has lost a friend, family member to this opioid pandemic, this scourge upon humanity. Whether the sources were legal or illegal these opioids created a hunger, a need that had to be quenched.

Much of the illegal opioids in North America come from different sources: prescription medication sold or stolen by individuals illegally made by organized criminals (they creatively add further addictive stuff into their brew) CHINA and ASIA (large amounts of illegal opioids come from this region of the world.

China is a huge source for opioid manufacturing, smuggling and sales.

In China opioids can be purchased on the Internet and delivery has improved.

China suffers from this same pandemic with drug addiction being a major health

issue.

The Chinese Police do what they can, but they have a problem. The manufacturers of opioids in China are supported and probably controlled by The Chinese Government. This opioid pandemic is an international weapon that the Chinese Communists use to their advantage and profit. Normal Chinese citizens often don’t realize they are involved in this illicit trade. Whether a UPS / courier worker, someone packaging parcels, or working on a machine making elements of these pills, the illicit trades tentacles are everywhere.

Canada is trying to deal with the illicit process of money cleaning, the process of taking money illegally made and turning it into legal funds. Just look at the real estate market in British Columbia and Toronto. Large number of homes are bought by foreign agents, and no one lives in them. Organized crime comes in every race, creed and political persuasion.

The Opioid Pandemic has ever increasing victims throughout North American Urban centers, and there are stories of multiple deaths every night.

But in rural towns in America and Canada, this opioid pandemic has brought about historic damage. While urban centres often have medical officials that can attempt to respond to this challenge, rural communities have very limited skilled personnel to deal with addiction crises.

Again, this addiction kills and manipulates us all.

How do we get out of this horrific mess?

“Well now if I were the President of this land You know, I’d declare total war on the pusher man I’d cut him if he stands, and I’d shoot, shoot him if he’s run Yes I’d kill him with my bible and my razor and my gun” Those who experienced drugs, their effects, wrote the above verse from Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher ‘’ about the horrid pusher man’s influence.

I have been trained as an addiction counsellor, and after two years I was met with a challenge. Ever look into

the eyes of someone who is empty, their noses worn away, their mouths a bloody mess? I have. I had opportunities to harm some of these Pusher men. A broken arm, a punch or two, but I had to see the good in every person that came before me. So, do you.

So, what can be done?

1. Make a federal issue with those firms and persons involved in illicit opioid manufacturing, smuggling and sales.

Since every government is responsible for the things that happen under their control, why not take China to the world court and have them charged for every aspect of the illicit opioid trade they are involved in. The FBI and RCMP certainly know who is involved.

2. All Provincial and state governments and their agencies responsible for opioid sales and distribution and sales must be held responsible for this pandemic. Medical officials responsible for their illegal sales/distribution must be charged openly.

All governmental actions must be transparent and accountable to the people.

3. The Public. This opioid pandemic would not have gotten so bad if the public did not hold themselves to some standards. Research what a medical official gives you. Question, demand and be your neighbour and your own keeper.

So long ago my brother received those opioids. No doubt a lot. He did not use them for his own pain. You can imagine what he did with them. Opioids have been like money, and still are.

With the COVID-19 pandemic with us, the stress levels we are all experiencing may be just enough to push someone you know and love to the brink, even to take these opioids. Look to your families, neighbour’s and community as a source of life, joy and fulfilment. The people you love are under attack. Open your eyes, listen and act.

“God damn the pusher God damn, I say the pusher I said God Damn God Damn the Pusher man”

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We live in a democracy. Right?

STEVEN KASZAB steven@carib101.com

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Can we assume that we live in a democracy?

Can we assume that the democracy we live in puts the individual citizens rights above all else? Can we assume that our governments and their various agencies work towards fulfilling the promise of democratic rights?

Well, if you think about it the questions above will lead to more questions with often unwelcome answers.

We believe our nation is a democracy where we and our neighbours freely elect those who will represent us and work on our behalf. We believe in the promise of democracy, that each of us, no matter our differences, will be seen by our government to be equal, free and endowed with particular human rights.

We are told that our government’s desire is to protect our freedoms and work towards their citizen’s welfare.

One tool government and their agencies created was The Freedom of Information Act. Many nations have such legislation describing the capacity for the government to provide timely and accurate access to internal data concerning government services. Each province and territory have its own access to freedom of information legislation. Great idea! Right? In theory, yes, in practice not so much.

Ever tried to get information using this legislation? Well, let’s talk about a costly venture, and if you think you can get information quickly, you are misguided. The financial cost, if high, limited the process to

institutions, corporations and those with coins. Timing is also an issue. We are talking about months, years and decades to get some information. If the information you seek has anything to do with national security, policing or the government you will wait forever, and once you receive this information don’t be surprised if much of it has been redacted.

The F.I.A. seems to be a tool that assists the government and its agencies to delay and hide their secrets. Highly undemocratic, eh?

Our governments spend a great deal of time and money carrying out legislation to protect themselves, their bureaucracy, and their friends. For example, the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act passed

by Ontario’s government protected the government and senior living management from lawsuits so long as they “acted in good faith” in carrying out their mission to protect the citizens of Ontario. There you are, a freely elected government protecting itself and its friends, no matter how badly they may manage this crisis. No transparency or accountability. We can kick them out of office, but they will still be protected no matter what they may have done. Try to get information of what happened during the crisis and be stonewalled by the F.I.A.

Governments are made up of our fellow citizens. Most of the time they are charismatic, hard-working well-off people and groups. They are not like the rest of us.

They are ambitious gamblers who will do whatever it takes to win and take another step towards fame and fortune. Since they are motivated in a dual fashion, towards self-empowerment and assisting us, our elected officials become dictators in their own right.

Once elected there is nothing the average citizen can do but wait for the next election. Social media, or community influences may affect those in power, but otherwise they are in power for the long haul.

They will do what needs to be done to ac-

complish a satisfying status quo. Is this democracy?

In the US, legislators passed legislation giving corporations the same rights as the average American.

While an individual has all the protections of being a citizen, they can also be arrested, charged with a crime and go to prison. Try that with a corporation. Made up of many owners, stockholders, managers and employees, the corporation is more protected in America than a citizen. If a district attorney wanted to charge a corporation for a crime, whom do they charge? The legal and judicial process alone could go on forever, ultimately protecting the corporation.

What if they are an offshore corporation? What can be done right? A man or woman in America will have been in prison for many years before the corporation can be held to account for its misdealings. Democracy? Whose democracy?

Our legislators show deference to the powerful and influential. It has been this way for all time.

Those who wish to be powerful, wealthy and secure protect the powerful.

Only religious figures believe the poor shall inherit the earth. The poor, disabled, disenfranchised can experience their portion of democracy every four to five years by electing someone who seems a lot like the other previously elected. Legislators were so enthralled by the powerful that they gave away America’s greatest gift, the rights and protections of citizenship to a thing (Corporation), an artificial creation that does not breathe, laugh, love or create for the sake of creating. They put their chips into the pot of greed and manipulation.

Democracy promises a circular process that promises progress and delivers just enough to satisfy the unwashed among us.

Can we live in a democracy that is also capitalistic? There is no greater power more self-interested, more selfish in its very

nature than our economic system. Capitalism invented democracy. In that way the powerful can maintain their influence upon all citizens. Historically the world moved from dictatorship of the royal to the dictatorship of the wealthy.

Ever feel like our representatives are working against us? Do you not trust your government? Imagine those people who stormed the US Capital on January 6th, 2021. They had received promises that did not come to fruition, yet they are viewed as the bad guys. They came from midtown USA, a place that has been slowly dying economically and socially for many years. They sought justice and fairness for their families, communities and towns.

They remind me of The Indigenous Peoples of America and Canada, who have been struggling seemingly forever to be treated respectfully and get their land claims fulfilled. Many promises later, and still many reservations and communities do not have proper housing, schools or clean drinking water. Like other forms of government, democracy finds it easy to ignore the weak, powerless, fringe elements of society. Human government promises a limited power to those like itself. Ultimately our governments are just like our society, suffering from social injustices, prejudices and economic greed.

Democracy is only as good as the citizens it represents. The greater the energy of participation and intelligence shared by all citizens, the more vibrant, transparent and accountable their democracy can be.

There are so many inequalities and negative influences in our world. The good we do have has a time limit, whereupon something in the future will challenge our good and try to substitute with another.

Perhaps democracy exists in so many different ways, in so many different locations in the world that we can only work towards our own unique form of government, “our own Shangri la.”

The Canadian Dermatology Association launches first accredited learning series focused on skin of colour MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

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On September 9th, 2021, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) announced the launch of a new accredited continuing education program for certified Canadian dermatologists.

This was made possible through sponsorship from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health in Canada to the CDA’s Corporate Supporter Program, and this learning series is the CDA’s first program customized to expand and update dermatologists’ knowledge of multiple skin types, which in turn will help ensure all patients receive representative, optimal care.

Canada has a sizable growing multicultural population, therefore dermatologists, the country’s skin, hair, and nail health experts, are all looking to expand and update their knowledge to better meet the needs of their patients.

A recent survey conducted on behalf of Aveeno and Neutrogena showed that 85% of Canadian dermatologists who

participated in the research were interested dermatologists. The country’s skin, hair, and nail health experts are looking to expand and update their knowledge to better meet the needs of their patients, in learning more about diagnosing and treating patients with skin of colour.

“The Skin Diversity Learning Series is an important step forward in advancing the CDA’s diversity and inclusion commitments,” said Dr. Catherine McCuaig, President of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

“It’s important for Canadians of all skin types to know that as dermatologists, we see you. Your skin matters! We’re educating ourselves to be a part of the solution when it comes to health inequities by providing knowledge-based representative care.”

McCuaig went on to say, “Just as continuing medical education is a lifelong pursuit, taking the time to understand the biology of diverse skin and issues affecting those of different backgrounds is crucial to our development.”

Another survey conducted by Leger indicated Canadians across a variety of different skin types would prefer to visit a dermatologist with training or education specific to their unique health issues or concerns. In fact, 77% of Black Canadians who participated said they would prefer to visit a dermatologist with such knowledge.

Most Canadians surveyed, which

included those of all skin types showed positive sentiment about the new program, with a 72% approval rating. This included 92% of Black Canadians surveyed, who delivered the most robust positive sentiment, followed by Canadians of Southeast Asian descent 80%, South Asian descent 70% and Chinese descent 66%.

This new comprehensive program will begin on September 23rd and will include six learning modules covering important areas of care for diverse populations: • • • • • •

Understanding all aspects of skin colour Common skin and nail conditions Textured hair and hair loss in people of colour Skin cancer and sunscreen in dark skin tones Pediatric dermatology and issues specific to dark skin tones Aesthetic dermatology in dark skin tones

“We’re thankful for the CDA’s education committee’s leadership and focus on driving the development of this important program,” said Dr. Kerri Purdy, Lead, Skin Diversity Learning Series. “We also appreciate the support from the team at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health and their continued commitment to driving meaningful change for our members and our patients.”

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper spoke with Dr. Marissa Joseph who is a

board-certified Paediatrician and Dermatologist about this very specific program and its benefits for Canadian patients. Joseph was asked about how this new program made her feel? She answered, “I think,” she said, “It is an important initiative, and it really is a sign of a commitment to the dermatologist in this country to meet the needs of patients in this country with black and brown skin in terms of the management and treatment of their skin diseases.

For me personally as a Black dermatologist, it really makes me feel good that our profession as a whole acknowledges this need and has made a concretive move to address it. The fact that a large number of dermatologists indicated that this is the type of learning that they want to engage in sends a huge message that this is needed, and I am just so glad that this is in the process.”

Patients have to be comfortable when seeking care,” Joseph said, “Because when you feel like the person you are seeing understands your condition, it just fosters trust there and that is very much needed.”

As to what the future holds for Canadian dermatology, Joseph said, “I am very optimistic that the prognosis is good, because the CDA is spearheading this change, and this is an organization that is made up of dermatologists who recognizes a need and has taken the necessary steps to address it.”

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Math, the #1 Tool to Success; A dialogue with Dr John Mighton, Founder of the JUMP Program cess, his research-backed methodologies allow for immediate and effective intervention on math education, creating a future where children do not have to suffer high-risk, longterm academic consequences of COVID-19.

Along with it being a really great dialogue, I walked away with a greater understanding of learning, and how our minds learn. We spoke on topics that affect the African/Caribbean community directly; three of them are intellectual poverty, intellectual inequality, and learning loss, something that cuts across all classes.

Since the pandemic, learning setbacks have increased, with considerably worse odds for students in marginalized communities. Studies show that a threemonth school closure can lead to a full year of learning loss for students, even more for those from low-income and racialized backgrounds. Parents, teachers, simple math will show you how much our children have been affected by this pandemic. Most Canadian students have endured more than seven months of closures, resulting in learning loss that is not only cumulative, but also potentially permanent.

Educators, politicians and psychologists around the world are speaking on the detrimental outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic, but what do we actually do about it?

Dr John Mighton shared some of his work with me, and I know that we can all

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I am about to tell you something that is going to change the way you look at a subject that brings dread to the hearts of many. It is that one class that many of us are absolutely terrified of (speaking from personal experience).

Yes! I am talking about…. MATH!

Did you know that math is the #1 predictor of academic success, more so than English or any other subject? What would you say if I told you that by the end of reading this article, you will be more confident as a parent or teacher to help your young ones with math? This is important especially if what I wrote above is true. If math determines success, how are children in our community serving?

I am going to introduce you to Dr John Mighton, globally renowned mathematician, philosopher, best-selling author and founder of JUMP Math (https://jumpmath. org/ca/). With over twenty years experience in revolutionizing teacher and student suc-

learn a little to help our young ones out. As we move through this new school season, he offers his thoughts, support, and guidance in a time of continued insecurity.

“I didn’t really get into math until I was in my 30s.” John tells me. “I struggled with the subject, and because I struggled, I had to break things down to the most basic concepts and build it from there. Now, I have different beliefs about math. I have worked in many schools, and it was where I started the JUMP program.

Math is the most accessible subject. It is the ideal tool for social justice. When we solve problems, we use a primitive part of the brain. This knowledge has allowed me to develop a program that breaks math down into very simple concepts.”

Dr Mighton was open to sharing his techniques with me.

“One technique that I present in the JUMP program is scaffolding. What is it? It is breaking things into manageable chunks. After you do this, let the student do the thinking. They learn how to expand a concept and shorten it. This can be very helpful if you guide their attention to the right things, and not introduce too many concepts at one time.

Novice learners need to learn through scaffolding. You can’t treat them like expert learners right away, and this is very common in our classrooms. What teachers

don’t realize is that this creates a hierarchy in the classroom, which can be damaging to a child’s self-esteem.

As you build a student’s confidence and foundational knowledge, they can struggle more and handle more. We have to remember that our brains need to exercise.

Children have to practice, and practice.

Another very practical technique is called raising the bar. What you do is repeat a concept, but make it look harder.”

Dr Mighton acknowledged the fact that teachers have a lot to deal with: hybrid learning, their students’ safety, it can get to be a lot. This is why he has decided to help teachers and parents out as much as he can.

He suggested two books: “Why Don’t Students Like School? 1st Edition,”

by Daniel T. Willingham, and his book, “All Things Being Equal: Why Math is the Key to a Better World.” In Dr Mighton’s book, he argues that math study is an ideal starting point to break down social inequality and empower individuals to build a smarter, kinder, more equitable world.

We have to find ways to help our young ones through all of this, and quality education is the key. If you are interested in learning more about the JUMP program, parents and teachers can get a FREE membership by visiting the website and clicking on (https://jumpmath.org/ca/membershipaccount/membership-levels/).

Why employing the youth Is vital for Caribbean countries? lion of the total of 192 million people out of work in 2005. Recent ILO data suggest that over a quarter of all youth in Sub-Saharan Africa, a third of all youth in Central and Eastern Europe, and roughly one in seven youth in developed countries are neither in education nor in employment.”

These are shocking statistics if you think of a small island developing state like Barbados and the fact that many of our young persons are eager to leave their mark on history’s page but face harsh realities like ageism, nepotism, and systematic racism.

The white paper goes on to explain the economic cost of youth unemployment to governments, many of whom are cash strapped as they attempt to modernize their economies in a rapidly changing global environment.

“Growing and persistent youth unemployment has a negative impact on social development. Youth unemployment, in particular long-term youth unemployment, can generate frustration and low self-esteem, and can lead to increased vulnerability among some young people to drugs, disease and crime.

Youth unemployment can also lead to the marginalization and exclusion of young people. There is evidence that unemployment can expose youth to greater risks of lower future wages, repeated periods of unemployment, longer unemployment spells as adults, and income poverty.

Unemployment rates are typically higher for young women than for men, while youth in rural areas face different challenges from their urban peers. In addition, young people with disabilities continue to face

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BARBADOS -- I look around my island and all I see are so many talented young men and women with so much potential, but they lack one thing ‘opportunities’.

And while many would argue that Barbados has a vast amount of opportunities, that is the case if you are lucky to be born into privilege, or you can benefit from nepotism, but if you are a talented person who lacks finances, and family support then life can be a bit challenging.

Trust me, I know. As I reflected, I thought about how I should write this article.

After all, this is a topic that has been discussed hundreds of times by academics all over who argue the case of why the youth need to be involved in the practices of any state.

In a white paper published by the United Nations entitled “Youth Employment: Impact, Challenges and Opportunities for Social Development,” it argued that the members of the youth amount to one fifth of the world’s population, but half of the total unemployed workforce.

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Youth unemployment can impose large economic costs on society. The necessity to address the needs of long-term unemployed youth can become a significant burden on public budgets. When there is a mismatch between the education, training young people receive and the requirements of employers, or if the employment opportunities are simply not there, both young people and society bear the costs. When some youth are unable to complete their education and training, or to successfully negotiate their way to employment, there is a need to offer them “second chances” through supported training programmes or job placement schemes. Yet, on a per capita basis, there is a high cost associated with these programmes. Therefore, it is imperative that education, employment, and social services help young people “get it right the first time.”

It is indeed important that small Island developing states such as Barbados have adequate plans in place to ensure that the youth are given vast opportunities to grow. Yes, we have the Barbados Advance Corps, Barbados Cadet Corps, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and Youth Parliament just to name a few. But the vast numbers of the youth in Barbados need opportunities to show their expertise without being told they lack five years of experience. How can they gain experience if no one is willing to give them a chance to show what they can do?

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I believe entrepreneurship is the way forward for members of the youth as it allows them to work flexible hours and do what they love. However, I would suggest that Barbados works with the youth in order to streamline the ease of doing business as it pertains to the regulatory conditions for small business owners.

The time is now. In cash strapped economies such as Barbados we should be diversifying to ensure that micro, small and medium sized businesses have an ease of doing business therefore compelling those businesses to become registered and become legitimate businessmen and women.

When they become legitimate businessmen and women, they in turn employ persons and the economy can begin to see some slight improvements in the long term.

While we can argue that Barbados does have a National Youth Policy which has been modified, we still have to change the view of many Barbadians that the youth need to be seen and not heard, and that they are not qualified enough for entry level positions because they do not hold five years’ experience.

We also need to create a framework where young persons who want to start a business would have the initial start-up capital and infrastructure that they can truly thrive in their respective businesses.

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Federal government recognizes September 30th as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com

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The announcement by the Government of Canada in June 2021 that September 30th will be a federal statutory holiday called the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is good news.

Established by the federal government in July, the day is to commemorate Canada’s sordid and painful history of the Indian Residential School System. Federal employees who work for federal regulated businesses

such as: Air Canada, Westjet, Canada Post, UPS Canada, Bell Canada, and Rogers Communications will get the day off.

In addition, banks will be closed and federal civil servants in Ontario will enjoy the statutory holiday. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault announced that September 30th would be a day for Canada to deal with the heavy toll of our colonial past through critical reflection and education and it will mark “An important step in the path toward reconciliation which won’t be achieved in the blink of an eye.”

It is more fitting that this day be recognized given the discovery of the remains of thousands of Indigenous children in unmarked graves at former residential schools across Canada. In fact, the 80th call to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) request that the Government of Canada recognize this day to

“Honour [residential school] survivors, their families and communities, and

ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.”

In addition to Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick will not recognize September 30th as a provincial statutory holiday. There are several cities across Canada that have decided to recognize September 30th. The Region of Peel Council voted on Thursday, September 9th, 2021 to “Formally recognize the day as a paid holiday for regional employees.” A statement released by Nando Iannicca (Chair of the Region of Peel) states. “The Region recognizes this important day and commits to providing learning to staff throughout the year. Education is foundational to understanding our role as Canadians, our role as a municipal government, and our role in reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples.”

September 30th is truly a significant day and is referred to as Orange Shirt Day. It

is “A day that recognizes the harm Canada’s residential school system inflicted on Indigenous children and their families and the ongoing trauma that remains today. It is a day to remember and honour the life of every child.”

Canadians are encouraged to wear orange shirts.

It is fitting that Orange Shirt Day marks the first observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The theme of “Every child matters” is significant. There are many resources to help Canadians learn about the past: • • • • •

National Center for Truth and Reconciliation (nctr.ca) Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports (nctr.ca) Origins and History of Orange Shirt Day(www.orangeshortday.org) Indigenous Canada (ualberta.ca) Legacy Schools Toolkit (LegacySchools. ca)

“I want women to be able to protect themselves!”

The re-launch of Driven Against Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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“It all started so simply. People asked me, “Why did I stay?” The answer is easy. I didn’t see what he was doing as abuse. Even though he pushed me into a wall, pushed me downstairs, threatened to cut up my clothes, pulled the key out of the car ignition as I drove down the highway, slapped me across the face, I never thought of myself as being abused. Instead, I was a very strong woman in love with a deeply troubled man, and I was the only person in his life who could help him face his demons.” ~ Unknown Author This short passage above might sound familiar to some of you. You might have heard it from a friend, a loved one; you might have even used some of this same dialogue yourself. This has become an unfortunate dialogue that is being heard more and more.

The closures that were brought on by the pandemic have caused irreparable damage to the scathing wounds that are experienced in our communities. In a recent study,

“Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review (2021 Aug 17),” data was collected from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific Area, and Africa. It was found that COVID-19 had caused an increase in domestic violence cases, especially during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown in each country. Domestic violence has been a considerable issue imposed by the COVID-19 epidemic. Home confinement led to constant contact between perpetrators and victims, resulting in increased violence and decreased reports.

Another study was done on, “The Hidden Pandemic of Family Violence During COVID-19: Unsupervised Learning of Tweets (2020 Nov 6).” They analyzed over one million tweets related to family violence and COVID-19 from April 12th to July 16th, 2020. Using the machine learning approach Latent Dirichlet Allocation, they were able to identify salient themes, topics, and representative tweets.

The study contributed to understanding family violence during the pandemic by providing surveillance via tweets.

Despite the alarming rates at which domestic violence takes place, almost half of the domestic violence cases go unreported, and one brave woman is taking it upon herself to not only give women a voice, but to teach them how to protect themselves.

I had the opportunity to speak with a beautiful, powerful woman, who has been featured in our newspaper before. This time, she is bravely speaking on a topic that impacts

our community. She is not only talking about it, she is taking action.

Celebrity publicist Marie “Driven” Theodore is well known for her work with: Wyclef Jean, Peter Gunz, Remy Ma, Lady Saw, Mr. Vegas and many others

The Brooklyn-born Haitian is successfully using physical training and self-defence skills to regain her power, diminish her fears, and empower other abused women to do the same.

Marie and I set up a time to talk. I was blown away by her story.

“You can never know what is happening in someone’s life by just looking at him or her. In May of 2020, I was in an abusive situation. I was dating this guy; he is not a bad guy, but he has bad ways. During COVID-19 a lot was going on. He was around a lot, and I began to get tired of it.

It was May 13th, 2020, and that night he was drunk and belligerent. We got into a disagreement, we began tussling, and he punched me in the eye. I couldn’t do my Working Women Wednesday because I had a black eye.

When he woke up, he was remorseful, and this man would not leave. Finally my best friend walked him out, and he kept on coming back. Things continued to escalate, and he ended up beating me up.”

This naturally had an impact on how Marie felt about herself. It affected her physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Being the woman she is, she decided that she would

not roll over and play dead. She was going to do something about how she felt.

“I started to work out to feel better about myself. My trainer got my mind-set together. It was my way to take control of myself.

I met another trainer who trained in self-defence, and I started training with him.

I knew that other women would need this. I wanted women to be able to protect themselves. I started the, ‘Driven Against Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign.’ The mission was to help raise funds for people impacted by domestic violence and are still surviving. I am keeping it as an on-going, free program to train other abuse survivors and emancipate them from their fears.

Next month is Domestic Violence Month, and we took a little bit of a break, but I am going to start up the classes again, and hopefully do a dinner for women who have survived domestic violence.

People have to want to learn how to protect themselves. The training is free, and any monetary donation goes directly to the trainer for his time. It is about creating sisterhood, and creating a space where if you have been abused, you feel safe sharing your story without judgement.”

What is incredible about her story is that she did not allow it to defeat her; she owns her story, and is using it to motivate other women. If you identify with her story, and want to aid her in helping other women, you can donate to her campaign at gofundme. com/f/driven-against-domestic-violence.

Bounce Back Foundation is making learning more accessible, more engaging, and more productive PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

It is the brainchild of Aaron Cole and Maxwell Darymple. This non-profit organization aims to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields, creative arts, business, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. The mission of this foundation is to “Make learning more accessible, more engaging, and more productive outcomes for youth educa-

tion.”

Aaron knows what it is like to overcome obstacles and achieve his academic and professional goals. Aaron grew up in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood located in the northeast corner of Lawrence Avenue West and the Allen Expressway. His move to Brampton in the late 2000s provided a safe environment to develop his academic and athletic skills. It was his exposure to post-postsecondary opportunities at university that nurtured and developed his love for technology and his interest in digital marketing. Aaron currently works as a social media manager for CoinMarketCap that promotes Cryptocurrency.

I interviewed him, and he shared his personal story and learning journey that propelled him to start this foundation. Aaron shares that he did not learn that he had a hearing impairment until he was in University. He

told me that he had many challenges in his high school Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School, located in Brampton’s northeast quadrant.

Aaron obtained a football scholarship to attend the University of Waterloo where he pursued a major in Peace and Conflicts (which is part of the Restorative Justice Program), and a minor in Digital Arts Media.

It was while he was at university that he and Maxwell (who was his football friend) decided to become involved in philanthropic initiatives. They noticed a lack in free youth mentorship in the education sector (specifically STEM), so it became their mission to assist any youth wanting to advance their education.

“As young Black men, we wanted to show that access to effective education should not be limited to race or socioeconomic status.”

The foundation was started in September 2020 as a way of giving back to marginalized and vulnerable youths in the greater Toronto area and London areas. Many of their youth speaking engagements, interactive sessions and presentations were done virtually because of the pandemic.

On Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th, Bounce Back Foundation held their inaugural Back to School Drive in Waterloo and at Albion Centre in Toronto. Free school supplies were distributed to students from ages nine to nineteen years old. In addition, there were opportunities for parents, guardians and caregivers to connect their children with representatives from the foundation to recruit for their youth development program.

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The ACPL reminds the Liberal Government to follow through on its commitment to repeal Bill that led to the over-incarceration of marginalized people the Government of Canada to follow through on its commitment to repeal twenty mandatory minimum penalties that led to the overincarceration of Black, Indigenous and other marginalized people within 100 days, as per the Liberal platform.

The ACPL’s mission is to improve political literacy among Black and allied millennials, and to advocate for a policy that reflects our socio-economic needs. They accomplish this work through The Drip Podcast, as well as a series of public speaking engagements, public relations campaigns, workshops and live discussions.

The ACPL was launched knowing that 14% of millennials ages 25-to-34 reported that the main reason they had not voted in previous elections was because they weren’t informed on the issues. Despite the absence of data, we can assume from lived experience that that figure is even greater among Black millennials. The ACPL believes that they can improve understanding of the political system among Black and allied millennials, by organizing more effectively around policy proposals to improve our communities quality of life.

As part of their series of interviews the ACPL’s president, Kurtis Vermont, and vice president, Patience E. Adamu engaged with Liberal candidates Hon. Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston), and Marci Ien (Toronto Centre) during the election to discuss what the Liberal government had done to date for Black Canadians, as well as what they would do if re-elected on September 20th. Part of the discussion centred on the removal of said MMPs, with the ACPL pushing the Government to make passing the associated legislation, Bill C-22, a priority.

Minister Hussen and MP Marci Ien committed to swift action on Bill C-22 during an interview with the ACPL’s The Drip Pod-

SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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One would think that having to answer to someone for your actions or your decisions would make you think more carefully about whether you’re doing the right thing. Some people think that it is the public that should be creating a sort of accountability that would get leaders to have this pre-emptive self-criticism? Other people believe that holding political leaders accountable is an important job of the media. I believe that all above thoughts are true, and I was pleased when an issue was brought to me that both the media and community could stand together on.

As per Justice Canada’s JustFacts report in September 2017, between 2007-2008 and 2016-2017, Indigenous and Black offenders in particular were more likely to be arrested for an offence punishable by a Mandatory Minimum Penalty.

In 2020, despite representing 5% of the adult population, Indigenous adults comprised 30% of federal inmates. According to Public Safety Canada’s Corrections and Conditional Release Statistical 2018 Annual Report, in 2018 - 2019, Black inmates represented 7.3% of the federal offender population but only 3% of the Canadian population.

In light of the federal Liberals being re-elected last week, the Afro Canadian Political Literacy Foundation (ACPL) is reminding

cast on August 31st, 2021. They have been the voice of Black, millennial centrists-toprogressives for over a year now as demonstrated by The Drip achieving number #2 on Apple Podcasts’ Canada: Government chart in February 2021 and consistently ranking within the top twenty-five ever since. Their impact has been strong and now they are demanding that the Liberal Government holds true to their promise.

Let us take a look at Mandatory Minimum Penalties, how they have contributed to the over-incarceration of Indigenous Peoples, Black, racialized and marginalized Canadians within the criminal justice system, and what needs to be repealed.

The Government recognizes that there is systemic racism in Canada’s criminal justice system. They have heard Canadians, the courts and criminal justice experts, and seen the evidence of the disproportionate representation of Indigenous peoples, as well as Black Canadians in the criminal justice system.

The proposed legislation would ensure courts continue to impose tough sentences on violent and serious crimes without the disproportionate impact on Indigenous peoples, as well as Black Canadians and members of marginalized communities.

Existing sentencing policies have focused on punishment through imprisonment. MMPs have also resulted in longer and more complex trials and a decrease in guilty pleas, which has compounded the impact for victims, who are more often required to testify.

Repealing certain MMPs will help ensure that a person found guilty of an offence is sentenced appropriately.

Sentencing judges must impose a sentence that is proportionate to the degree of responsibility of the offender and the se-

riousness of the offence, taking into account all aggravating and mitigating factors. This includes the risk to public safety. It also includes the individual and their experience with systemic racism.

I had a chance to speak with Kurtis Vermont, and he shared with me how he began his advocacy work.

“I have been politically astute for some time,” Kurt tells me. “I have a heavy following on Instagram, and I use my platform to educate. I am a Liberal now, and was a Conservative for six years, and then moved to NDP, so I understand the nuances of each party. I decided to build a foundation and educate others on politics. The idea was to improve political literacy. I believe that if we can come together around our needs we can improve them by better engaging the government.

This type of dialogue is needed.

There are families that are being impacted by this. This doesn’t just affect those who have had run-ins with the law; it affects the people who are connected to them. It was brought to the house in February, but did not pass the senate. I am aware of the jocking that happens. Jocking took place with Bill C-22. Let’s get this legislation passed. I want to make sure this passes.”

Kurtis believes that we need to continue this level of advocacy. It is a reflection of how we are in Canada. “We have been disorganized, and organization is happening, but not happening at the rate that it should.

We must support the organizations that are doing the work. They are putting in the time right now to advance the community.”

The time has come to turn the page on failed criminal justice strategy. While not perfect, the bill is a step in the right direction toward addressing key elements of systemic racism within Canada’s judicial system.

Parents of Black children launch Omo Africentric Virtual Campus; Providing free innovative online tutoring and educational resources for BIPOC kids Anti-Black racism reporting tool, the Ontario Trustee Tracker and Combating Anti-Black Racism Toolkit.

In addition, it held its second “March for Black Students” rally on Saturday, August 2nd, 2021, at Nathan Phillip Square in Toronto. The 2021 rally honoured the memory of Kola Illuyomade who fought tirelessly for social and racial justice for Black students. He is remembered for the quote, ”It is not that difficult to treat Black children the same as other students.”

As a non-profit organization, volunteers run PoBC. It was fortunate to receive $300,000 in short-term funding from the Ministry of Education Safe Return to School grant, through which it was able to deliver anti-racist and culturally appropriate programs to BIPOC kids from May 2021 to August 2021.

Previously in November 2020 through funding from the Children’s Aid Foundation it offered free virtual tutoring that helped thirty students twice a week until March 2021. It will be able to help an additional thirty students from May 2021 to January 2022 through the extra funding from the Safe Return to School Initiative. Students are

PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

There is no doubt that the parents advocacy group; Parents of Black Children (PoBC) has made a significant difference in the lives of Black youth and families. Ever since it was started in 2019 it has engaged in ongoing activism and advocacy in the Greater Toronto Area. It has been at the forefront of “Supporting and advocating for Black students and their parents.” (www.parentsofblackchildren. org).

Since its inception it has participated in initiatives to ensure that there are equitable outcomes for Black children. Several of its initiatives include the launch of an RY 10TH

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I interviewed Natassia Morris, media coordinator of Dayo Media and Communication on Tuesday, September 21st regarding the launch of the Africentric Virtual Campus.

She informed me that there are currently 200 students registered in the program. The students are paired with paid tutors who receive homework in advance of the tutoring session. The students are assigned specific times when they can receive tutoring over a range of subjects.

Students can register at: bit.ly/ OmpVR. The official launch of the Africentric Virtual Campus was held on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, where there were updates on the PoBC’s Needs Assessment Results and the Systems Navigation Support.

Anyone interested can access the following link for a tour: www.virbella.com/ instal?id =pobcvirtualafricdntriccampus.

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Crypto currencies crash course for beginners

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lose sleep at night, or you won’t be able to put food on the table,don’t do it. The crypto market is like gambling. If that is you, stop reading this article and go onto the next one. I’m serious.

Second - it is really easy to get caught up in “Did it go up?” If it does, start licking your chops about all the perceived ‘money’ you have. It then is just as easy to get quite upset about the perceived “loss” if it goes down. And I say, “perceived” because until you “cash out” and buy something with the crypto it doesn’t really matter if it goes up/down/ up/down/etc. It only matters what you put in - and what you get out.

The money printing machines have been printing 1000% more this last year and a half. “Free” (monopoly) money is given to people as CERB. More paper money = inflation = higher prices.

While the “goal” seems to be to get people using a global “government/ corporate” digital currency, for total tracking, tracing, and control, you can still come out ahead, if you act wisely, and also look into privacy coins after making a profit.

The crypto currency space is like a huge worldwide casino (called exchanges). In that casino, you have horses that you bet on (called coins), most of which are essentially like ponzi schemes.

Get in on the ground floor when it is cheap and other people go crazy for it, you can cash out big. Get in too late, as others cash out, you can lose it all.

First off - if you cannot afford to “lose” money, do NOT get crypto currency. It is EXTREMELY volatile. If you will

By reading further - You agree that you take 100% full responsibility for your actions and will only invest what you can afford to lose.

There are about 9,000 “coins”. Bitcoin which initially had great utility (‘usefulness’) is now essentially a major pump and dump operation being used by the media. Ethereum (ETH) is super slow.

There are, however, a handful

of coins you should be interested in. Initially the ‘government coins’, next the ‘privacy coins’ (people who actually care about you having personal wealth).

The only reason you may (in the short term) be interested in ‘corporate’ coins is because it appears they will essentially be doing a major pump and dump scheme, so you can most likely profit in the short term. They are really bad in the long term though.

Four major coins, out of the 9,000+ coins that are going for ISO20022 certification are XRP (“ripple”), XLM (“stellar”), ALGO (“algorand”), and XDC (“finnet”).

The ‘government/corporate’ coins have the potential to do a 10-100x increase, because it appears the idea is to crash Bitcoin (BTC), and funnel those funds into these “more secure” coins.

ALGO deals with “cryptography”, XDC is for “banks”, XLM is for “regular folk”, and XRP is “the new ethereum.”

Long term, there are some concerns. Everything from “freezing” your money (XRP), to “inflating” it (XLM). They

are designed to be 100% transparent, so you have zero privacy whatsoever. China was testing “expiring” money discouraging saving (and thus personal power).

So, when you make a profit put your money in privacy coins. Make some money initially in the ‘corporate’ coins or get in early on the privacy coins.

Privacy coins essentially act as digital cash without people snooping in your transactions and trying to control your life. The big box corporations can’t just steal your money. You have freedom to buy and do what you want. Some great examples are: Monero (XMR), Pirate Chain (ARRR), and DERO (the “new” ethereum network).

They also have many protections built in designed to prevent third parties from stealing your money, thus protecting your assets.

Crypto is a gamble, and it’s volatile, but with a little luck and right timing, you could come out a winner.

The Soul Evolution Line by Fiati; bringing back the 70s appeal as one of community business features, and in our first meeting, he shared with me the spark that ignited this creative direction.

“It all began when I watched the movie Dolemite. The movie was a showcase of leisure suits, patterned shirts, vests and short jackets with matching pants. I was instantly inspired. I also liked to watch the show, Martin. There was something about 90s fashion that I truly enjoyed, and when the pandemic hit, I saw it as an opportunity to follow up on my passion for fashion.

I want to take this line two – three – decades back. I want to make bell-bottoms, and high tops cool again. I want to bring back big bold wide lapels, big pocket styles with flaps.”

I had the opportunity to accompany Fiati at his shoots, and when he is sourcing materials. It is hard to believe that he has never been to fashion school. He has this way of working with materials, working with fabrics that are methodical and scientific. I asked him to break down this experience for me.

“I create what I see and feel, I love different fabrics and I love expressing myself through outfits. I basically sit down and sketch what I think people would want to wear.

With the Soul Evolution line, I wanted to bring back the Pimp Appeal, that Boss Appeal. I want people walking around feeling like Hugh Hefner.

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It was a time when we saw bold colours and patterns take centre stage. Men and women alike were wearing very tightfitting pants and platform shoes. If you were walking down the street, it would not be a shock to see women wearing high cut boots and low-cut pants.

Men had an array of suit types to choose from and in any social gathering, you were sure to see chest hair, medallions, polyester, butterfly collars, and bell-bottoms.

The early 1970s fashion was a fun era. It culminated some of the best elements of the 60s by perfecting and exaggerating them, and one Toronto designer has brought those same elements into the future in such a formidable, and extraordinary way.

I caught up with the one and only, Fiati Adadevoh (aka, Brya George) the man behind the FIATI brand. Engineer turned designer; Bryan was born in Ghana and immigrated to Canada.

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in three-piece suits going to work. So instead of plain colours, I used plaid, with wide lapels and I added a doublebreasted waistcoat. I use special buttons that are customized to enhance the design. I made the women’s jackets functional. You can open the buttons on the sleeves and roll them up. The pants don’t have belt loops; they have side adjusters, which have become a common trend.

This collection has everything: big collar, French cuffs I even created my first suede suit, six functional buttons on the sleeves, purple with white top stitching. I want to make pinstripe a thing again.

There have been some challenges with creating this line, like for one thing, it has been difficult to get access to the fabric and even harder to find someone to make it.”

I wanted to have a better understanding about his process, so I asked for an invite to attend a couple of his shoots.

While there, I snagged a minute from two of his models, to get some behind the scenes insight.

Paul Daniels most recently began working with Fiati and shared what his experience has been like.

“I got into modelling through Rohan James (Fashion Designer), at the Grand Bazaar on July 31st. I started networking when I was there, and that is when I met Jovan, who introduced me to Fiati. Fiati invited me to Soul Evolution Part I, where I came as a spectator. I really enjoyed the professional vibe. I learned a

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Jovan-Marquis has been with Fiati since his transition into the fashion world, and he was able to share another side to the Fiati experience.

“I bumped into Fiati once. It was a very casual meeting, but our real meeting was at an art show. He approached me at the art show and asked. ‘Has anyone approached you about modelling?’

I had been asked this question before, and as usual, I just brushed it off. I never took modelling seriously.

In 2017, I had blood clots in my legs and lungs; I nearly died, so I look at life differently now. I was now looking for the opportunity. I was ambitious.

It started so simple. Fiati started me down this path. He told me, ‘I am looking at you as my brand model.’ He had it all planned out. He has big dreams, and he sold that dream to me. I believed in him. I have been working with him since. I have progressed so much alongside Fiati. He let me know that I should take this very seriously. 2019 was my first shoot, and in that time frame I have grown. It has been a very interdependent relationship, a very ambitious relationship.”

Fashion world: you have a lot to look forward to. Look out for the release of the Soul Evolution line in November 2021.

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Community, you can have your say about Peel Police; Police inviting public feedback ADRIAN ADORE

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Public opinion is needed to influence change. Your input, experiences, and perceptions are valued.

The survey is open from now until September 30th, 2021. The survey takes about fifteen minutes to complete.

All responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Results will be reported as a whole and not linked to any individual.

In our continuous efforts to identify and eliminate systemic racism, the Peel Regional Police, the Peel Police Services Board, and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) have collaborated to develop a survey to gather community input on experiences with and perceptions of the Peel Regional Police.

We hope the results of this survey will give us a thorough understanding of the experience Peel residents have with the police, which will better enable us to implement remedies. “Peel Region

has an engaged diverse community and Peel Regional Police and Peel Police Services Board are committed to taking a leadership role among all police agencies in Ontario in addressing and overcoming systemic racism in policing,” said Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi.

“As part of our commitment to the OHRC Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the residents of Peel to address systemic racism in policing, the Peel Police Services Board and Peel Police recognize that robust community engagement and consultation is fundamental to the success of this project. We have to learn from the lived experiences of the

communities most impacted by systemic racism to get this right and develop real solutions that ensure the safety and dignity of all families in Peel,” said Ahmad Attia, Chair, Peel Police Services Board.

A report with the survey findings will be issued in Fall 2021.

A link to the survey can be found here www.surveymonkey.com/r/OHRCSurvey and on the Peel Regional Police website (www.peelpolice.ca) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission website (www. ohrc.on.ca).

Keeping up with Keep6ix; Creating programs and solutions through these difficult times AMANDA WILLIAMS amanda@carib101.com

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Organizations involved in community outreach have always had their share of challenges, but even more due to the pandemic. Luckily some fantastic individuals and organizations have created programs and solutions through these difficult times, and Keep6ix is one of them. Keep6ix is a non-profit organization that supports, educates, and advocates for those impacted by the criminal justice system. Toronto Caribbean News had the opportunity to speak to Rachel Xyminis-Chen, Director of Programs & Community Initiatives at Keep6ix, to get some insight into their recent events and programs.

During the start of the pandemic, Keep6ix aired their first episode of the Connect The 6ix Instagram Live as a weekly inspirational and educational program to provide virtual connection that supports the GTA community. The program offers an opportunity to en-

gage with professionals who speak to various protective factors such as: mental and physical health, education attainment, supportive programming, children literacy, youth entrepreneurship, healthy family dynamics, access to mentorship, food security, and more.

In late August 2021, Keep6ix held its annual back-to-school picnic with fun activities, free haircuts, giveaways, and music from live DJs to support families in need. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Councillor Charmaine Williams, local artist O’Deriiic, and other community leaders attended. Rachel said it was an amazing turnout, and with the help of other organizations and individual supporters, Keep6ix collected over two hundred backpacks, which was more than expected. Donations were distributed in the Scarborough-Malvern and Dufferin regions and other community partners.

When Rachel isn’t working fulltime or exploring her passions as a dancer, model, and creative, she diligently focuses on: community involvement, advocating for incarcerated individuals, and connecting them with the resources they need to make positive changes in their lives. Rachel uses her legal background and experience in being street-involved to work with and assist those “on the inside.” She helps them by: preparing for parole hearings, creating post-release ac-

tion plans, assisting with appointments (whether related to getting back to school or work), and connects them with appropriate counsellors and therapists.

According to Rachel, the programs that are currently offered are run by individuals who cannot relate to those incarcerated or have been streetinvolved, ultimately creating resistance in those wishing to seek help, especially in a group setting. While academics are extremely valuable, language is a significant key to building rapport. When someone hears from another individual with similar experiences, they are more likely to relate, open up, and ultimately allow themselves the chance to receive the support, guidance, and assistance they need. This is what makes Keep6ix and its affiliates unique.

Gangs 4 Tuition is another program that Rachel has been working on, which is a program designed for individuals who turn in their firearms and, in exchange, receive an opportunity to pursue a career in the trades. Guns have to go through forensic ballistics when being turned in, so the organization has found a creative way to prevent individuals from being subjected to that particular process, protecting the individual seeking to change the direction of their life. Support commences with the TRAP program, with Tyler Murphy, who used

his incarceration experience to create a program and framework for transition after an individual is released.

Keep6ix has partnered with LiUNA Local 183 union training, carpenters union, and CrueTV to offer education and support. More recently, Keep6ix has partnered with Elevate Talent to promote the tech sector to marginalized individuals and communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ, women, and newcomers. Sectors include but are not limited to business automation, data analytics, customer care, and cyber security. Depending on the program, participants receive free micro certification training between two and six weeks followed by interviews and secured employment with hiring partners.

Keep6ix is proud to have assisted numerous individuals in obtaining jobs after being released in fields such as accounting, and others have become mentors themselves and have even started their own programs. There is proof that there is no limit to what you can do or achieve after incarceration when you have the necessary support and resources. If you are interested in learning more about Keep6ix or know anyone that could benefit from their programs, please contact Rachel at rachel@keep6ix. org.

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President Joe Biden is rationing a drug proven strongly effective against COVID-19 ... but nothing could be further from the truth.”

A recent report in Politico, is hinting towards the exact opposite of his apologetic sentiments. The report exposed that the Biden administration has been rationing the distribution of monoclonal antibodies from Regeneron, given that “Demand from a handful of southern states … accounted for 70% of all orders in early September.”

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What is Regeneron?

Regeneron is a Biotechnology Company that invents medicines for people with serious diseases. They were founded over thirty years ago by a group of physician-scientists, who say they have the unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine. This has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, nearly all of which were grown in their laboratories.

Now, another really great question at this time would be, what are monoclonal antibodies, and what does this have to do with Africans living in America?

Monoclonal antibodies (mon –oclonal an-ti-bodies) are immune system proteins that are created in a lab. Your body produces antibodies naturally, and they help the immune system recognize germs that cause disease, such as bacteria and viruses,

“If you don’t vote for me, ‘You ain’t Black!” ~ President Biden These are the words of the then Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, to the African-American community when he went on the Breakfast Club radio show during the most recent elections.

Hours later, Biden expressed regret for the remarks, calling them “Really unfortunate,” and saying he “Shouldn’t have been such a wise guy.”

He followed up by saying, “I shouldn’t have been so cavalier in responding. No one should have to vote for any party, based on their race or religion or background”

Biden also admitted, “I know that the comments have come off like I was taking the African American folks for granted

and mark them for destruction. Just like in your bodies’ own antibodies, monoclonal antibodies recognize specific targets.

There are many monoclonal antibodies that are used to treat cancer. They are a type of targeted cancer therapy, and some are also immunotherapy because they help turn the immune system against cancer.

Let’s take a closer look at exactly what these antibodies do.

Some monoclonal antibodies mark cancer cells so that the immune system will better recognize and destroy them. Naturally, there are some side affects that come with the antibodies, and there are factors that need to be considered that include: • • • • •

How healthy you are before treatment Your type of cancer How advanced it is The type of monoclonal antibody you are receiving The dose

Fun Fact: Monoclonal antibodies have proven strongly effective against COVID-19

There is no shortage of monoclonal antibodies at Regeneron, and something we need to know is that the federal government controls the distribution of the drug completely. The Federal health officials plan to allocate specific quantities to each state

under the new approach in an effort to evenly distribute the 150,000 doses the government makes available weekly

The states affected include: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Republicans govern all states, except Louisiana.

Texas, Georgia, and Florida are the three U.S. states with the largest number of Black residents. Black residents are also a large proportion of residents in each of the affected states, according to data from the 2020 U.S. Census: Alabama (1.3 million – 25.8%); Florida (3.2 million – 15.1%); Georgia (3.3 million – 31.0%); Louisiana (1.5 million – 31.4%); Mississippi (1.1 million – 36.6%); Tennessee (1.1 million- 15.8%); Texas (3.6 million – 12.2%). The nationwide proportion of black residents is 12.4%.

Together, these seven states comprise over 15 million Black Americans.

The question now is, why would the government be rationing a drug that can help the Black communities in America?

Are we not in the middle of a pandemic that is disproportionately affecting Black’s in America? If you have any more questions, and you reside in these states, I would direct these questions to your local government official and demand some answers. The lives of Africans living in the diaspora are at stake.

Troy Bronxz; a seasoned Rastafarian with a musical mission to teach the world about Marcus Garvey hungry mouse searching for cheese. He is also becoming a powerhouse in communicating Garvey’s teachings to the younger generation. In addition, his recollection is as sharp as a razor.

“I heard about Garvey when I was going to primary school. It is customary that for Heroes’ Day, schools have presentations including cultural events depicting the contributions of our heroes. There was, for example, a well-built boy who was selected for Garvey’s role year after year.”

He never missed a single line from Garvey’s quotes, and one could see the passion in his eyes as he ripped out these lines, “I Marcus Garvey established independent Black states around the world, notably in Liberia on the west coast of Africa.”

Troy’s Bronxz’s interest in Garveyism was more pronounced as he grew up with relatives who were of the Rastafarian faith. “These Rastas include my own relatives who saw Garvey as an eagle soaring to reach even farther than the heights of great men.”

After more than ten years Troy, a seasoned Rastafarian with a musical mission felt he had the perfect platform to launch his Garveyism rocket to the world. “Garvey would have been vexed to see how females, in particular, walked on the streets, close to being naked. Not to mention the artificial hair they wear and the utter nonsense of skin bleaching. We are heading in the wrong direction. Just look around and see the ``poppy-show” of spending thousands of dollars to look like Nicki Minaj. Our young men are no better as they believe bleaching their skins will improve their social status.”

EUGENE PITTER eugene@carib101.com

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JAMAICA -- If civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was the epicentre of equal rights and justice then Jamaican national hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey was the colossal of Black consciousness, and, we can safely say Troy Bronxz, Jamaican Rastafarian reggae singjay, is the meteor within that freedom fighter’s circle.

Troy Bronxz may never be seen at the Black Star Line Shipping Company Garvey established, or a member of the UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association), but Troy hugs close to Garvey’s doctrines like a mother who hugs her first-born.

Troy’s heartbeat is pumping like the lyrical beats of this Garvey quote, “The first dying that is to be done by the Black Man in the future will be done to make himself free, and, then when we are all finished, if we have any charity bestow, we may die for the white man. But as for me, I think I have stopped dying for him.”

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Troy Bronxz describes some fathers as, “sperm donors.” He believes that, with so many absentee fathers and single mothers as head of households, those who respect Marcus Garvey must act now before it is too late.

In terms of the present problems associated with COVID-19, Troy Bronxz asserts that the long-term loss in education will be felt dearly by our teenagers who will be displaced come the next five years. “Our young girls will not be able to cope with the sudden changes; many will become young mothers without proper education and skills.”

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Troy Bronxz (born Nathalia Atkinson) lived in Kingston for only a short time, as violence forced his family to seek quieter grounds in Grove, a traditional farming community in St. Catherine. His love for music began while attending primary school.

“I had over 100 books with the lyrics of popular artists including Shabba Ranks who was my mentor in music.” Troy Bronxz has recorded for a number of producers, including Akeebu Records. He is now promoting two of his songs Black Falcon and Clock Ticking released July 2021. They appear on the album Gladiatorial produced by Crusada on the Global Distortion Records.

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Centrepeace Keeping Canadians centred and at peace SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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“What do you mean my candles are toxic? I burn candles all day, everyday.”

“Yes,” Jakara shared with me. “A lot of people burn candles, but if they knew what they were burning, I am sure they wouldn’t do it so much. Bath and Body Works smell good, but they are not good for you.”

It is interesting what you learn when you take the time to speak to people and listen to the knowledge that they have acquired. It was how I started my Sunday rising when I had the opportunity to speak to two very passionate women about a product line that they launched during the pandemic. After speaking with the auntie, and niece business partners, I had to take a look around my house. What else was I using that was causing me harm.

I want you all to take a little mental tour around, through the living room, the kitchen, the laundry room, the bathrooms and bedrooms of your home. Look in the cupboards, open the drawers, and check out the furniture and the knick-knacks. Your home is both the heart and the headquarters of your lives. You fill it with the essentials, and also the entertaining things that make life worth living. Sadly, a lot of the stuff we fill our homes with is toxic.

I know, your next thought is “Wait, what? Isn’t the government protecting us by regulating the products we buy?” Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but no, not to the extent we think they are. Regulations for chemicals used in our household products sold in Canada (mostly imported from China) have a lot (and I mean a lot!) of room for improvement. What does this mean? Well, it means our beloved homes where we: eat, sleep and raise our families, are filled with products that could be harming our health.

I had an amazingly informative dialogue with Denée Rudder, and Jakara Bels, the founders of Centerpeace (https://mycentrepeace.ca/). Denée is twenty-one years old, and in her last year of journalism, with a minor in Public Relations (digital marketing, and communication). She currently resides in Brampton, and her mom is from Nova Scotia, while her dad hails from the beautiful Barbados.

Her aunt Jakara Bels was born and raised in Nova Scotia. She is the mother of a beautiful two-year-old (who keeps her busy).

She currently works with special needs children and has lived in Ontario for over ten years.

During the pandemic, their focus was on taking care of themselves as well as taking care of their families. “When I went to the stores to buy certain products,” Denée told me, “I was wondering, what does this ingredient do? Are the products that I am using helping me or hurting me?” They began thinking about different ways that they could assist people find healthy ways to take care of themselves. Last Christmas during family time together in Nova Scotia, they started getting into organic herbs.

They began to educate themselves on the potential toxins that are found in our homes, and together developed products that were safer options to what exists. One of their goals is to make people conscious consumers, who demand the need for safer, natural products.

“The pandemic helped,” Jakara shared with me. “People were very supportive and were drawn to our products. We were really blessed. I saw some businesses closing down, and I think the best thing we could have done is go online. It didn’t hurt us. What was amazing was that we had our family, who were very supportive.”

“The first thing we made was our herbs,” Denée told me, “Then it shifted over to other things. From the beginning, we looked into products, took courses, and of course, we made mistakes.”

They both shared with me a mistake they made that was a huge learning lesson for them.

“When we were finding products for our Yoni steaming, we first bought a whole batch of plastic steam bowls, only to find out that they were not good to use for steaming.

It was after that mistake that we learned to do extensive research on the products that we are providing for our clients.”

Their product list includes handmade soaps (turmeric, lavender, charcoal, and oatmeal), each of them has beneficial and therapeutic properties to target skin and body wishes. They also sell raw organic Shea butter, and their self-care products include unique candles that can be customized with herbs, crystals, and motivational stones to help when you want to wind down. They also carry bath salts infused with herbs and of course, their line of organic yoni steam herbs.

“Our soap bars are our best sellers,” Denée tells me. “They come packaged in (Sisal Fibre) to protect the soap and keep it neat.”

I was really interested in their candle line, especially after they told me about the fact that the candles we find are made with paraffin, and when we burn them, it can be really toxic. I also found out that the synthetic oils used are not safe.

“Our hand-poured candles are made with 100% soy wax, and we only use essential oils, so that when you burn it, you can enjoy the aromatherapy properties,” Jakara shares.

We have our Paradise Candle, which is topped off with seashells and other beachthemed elements to give you paradise vibes!

There is our Intention Candle that is topped off with organic herbs and unique natural crystals. You may customize your candle by choosing; the herbs, and/or glitter that you wish to add. Finally, there is our Motivation Candle that is uniquely topped off with organic herbs and a unique stone with a motivational and inspiring word for you. Again, you can customize your candle by choosing the herbs, and/or glitter that you wish to add.”

“What about those people who want to relax by taking a soothing, relaxing bath,” I questioned?

“There is our Mint Mojito Bath Soak,” Denée tells me excitedly. “You can soak and indulge your skin and senses with our Mojito inspired bath soak. This bath salt blend is made from salts high in magnesium and potassium, with properties to help relax your body and draw out toxins. Pour contents into a warm tub of water to dissolve the bath salts, and you will be left with the beautiful aroma of lime and mint.

Mint leaves are great for the skin as they are filled with antioxidants and antiinflammatory properties. Using mint in your bath will help to refresh and wake up your skin and senses, as well as relieve sore muscles, headaches and sinus congestions. The lime helps to promote mental clarity, disinfect the air, and nourish your skin thanks to the Vitamin C.”

I asked them what their aspirations were for the business.

“We would love to have a storefront, and definitely do some more pop-up shops.

It would be great to have our own space that women could come to and do their Yoni steaming.”

What I love is the fact that throughout this pandemic, people have been launching their business ideas, and becoming successful despite the circumstances. Let’s be sure to support these young entrepreneurs by following them on Instagram @mycentrepeace and find the product of your choice at their website mycentrepeace.ca.

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATO SAUCE If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to pasta, spaghetti squash is now in season. Serve it up with homemade tomato sauce for a delightfully sim­­ple fall meal.

5 types of winter squash to put on your fall menu Packed with antioxidants, fibre, potassium and vitamin A, winter squashes are versatile ingredients that can be used to prepare a wide range of delectable dishes. Here are just some of the varieties that would make great additions to your diet this season.

Start to finish: 1 hour (20 minutes active) Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 spaghetti squash • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 can whole tomatoes • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • 1 dried bay leaf • 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes • A few fresh basil leaves, to garnish DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 204 C (400 F).

Slice the squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to remove the seeds and stringy pulp from the centre. Drizzle half the olive oil over the squash, and season it with salt and pepper.

Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place the other half of the olive oil and the remaining ingredients in a pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 40 minutes.

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1. PUMPKIN This round, deep orange squash has a mild, sweet taste that makes it a delicious choice for homemade fries and pies. The seeds can also be roasted and enjoyed as a snack.

2. SWEET DUMPLING Cream-coloured with green stripes, this variety of squash is a particularly good choice for desserts such as pudding and sorbet thanks to its slightly nutty flavour.

3. Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool. In the meantime, purée the sauce using an immersion blender, and add seasoning if needed.

4. Turn over the squash halves and use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Divide the squash among 4 plates, top with sauce and garnish with fresh ba­ sil leaves.

3 tips to make your outfits fall-ready As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it’s time to rethink your outfits so you can stay stylish and warm this season. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

1. OPT FOR LAYERS To ensure you’re comfortable all day long, dress in layers so you can add or remove pieces as the temperature changes. Additionally, don’t be afraid to mix textures. Women, for example, can pair a blouse with a cardigan or wear a long knit sweater over a sundress. For men, consider the classic combination of a collared shirt with a wool jacket.

2. USE ACCESSORIES If you have timeless pieces such as a well-cut pair of jeans or a classic black dress, all you have to do is swap out your accessories to suit the season. In the fall, use hats, scarves and gloves to vary your style and stay warm. Complete the look with a large tote bag that you can use to carry an umbrella or extra sweater.

3. PRIORITIZE COMFORT From knit dresses and oversized sweaters to flannel jackets and leather ankle boots, you can mix and match various pieces to create both casual and formal outfits without compromising on comfort or style.

If you want to upgrade your wardrobe for the fall, be sure to visit the stores in your area.

3. BUTTERCUP This round, squat squash has a dark green skin and orange flesh that’s sweet and firm.

It can be used to make creamy soups and curries, and it pairs well with mashed potatoes.

4. DELICATA Also known as sweet potato squash due to its similar flavour, this striped oblong variety can be cooked or eaten raw. Use it to make everything from jam to fries.

5. HUBBARD This large, blue-grey or dark green squash has a round base and very bumpy skin. Less sweet than other varieties, it’s a great substitute for potato in stews and shepherd’s pie.

From acorn and butternut to heart of gold and spaghetti, there are plenty of options when it comes to winter squash. Visit the farms and food markets in your area to find a local selection.

ROASTED PUMPKIN HUMMUS If you love hummus, this creamy combination of chickpeas and roasted pumpkin is sure to become a seasonal favourite.

Start to finish: 50 minutes (10 minutes active) Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS • 1 small pumpkin (about 500 grams), peeled, seeded and diced • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 teaspoon ground coriander • 1 garlic bulb • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (save some of the liquid) • 2 tablespoons tahini • 2 tablespoons maple syrup • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 pinch of salt • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 218 C (425 F). In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, 2 ta­ ble­spoons of olive oil and the ground coriander. Toss until the pumpkin pie­ ces are well coated. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut off the pointed end of the garlic bulb to expose the tops of the cloves. Place the bulb on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.

2. Remove the pumpkin and garlic from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes. Hold the garlic bulb at the base,

turn it upside down and squeeze out the roasted cloves. Place the garlic, pump­kin, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, chickpeas, tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice and salt in a blender. Blend until the mixture is a uniform purée. Add seasoning and adjust the consistency with the chickpea liquid as needed.

3. Scoop the hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle on the remaining olive oil and sprinkle it with paprika, sesame seeds and parsley. Serve warm with pita chips.

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SANTANA NOTTAGE Correcting the violation of vision

“Vision need to be seen as a staple; why is it not a staple?”

This weeks dialogue with my Classic Man was a heavy one. I met him while I was a guest on the Killah Priest Podcast. He had such warm energy, and when I read up on his work, I knew that this was a man that our community here in Toronto should know about.

To Santana Nottage, the gift of sight is an absolute right that has been taken from over five billion people unable to afford glasses. He truly believes that this is a purposefully created attack on humanity. Targeting vision is an act of war that he and his beautiful wife Ariel, have chosen to dedicate their lives to correct.

“We are the solution,” Santana tells me. “We are here to correct the violation of vision. This is our mission.”

Santana is the holder seventeen patents including: • Customizable scope system and method of use • Customizable eyeglass system and method of use • Adjustable phone lens accessory and method of use • Customizable scope system and method of use He is the founder of the i-FocusXperience (https://www.i-focusxperience.com/ product-page/zen-8), a patented technology that he has integrated with funky, fresh designs that anyone can afford. He has offered to give all the trusted institutions this technology that he developed that will prevent worldwide blindness, and the thing is that he has offered this technology for free.

“All of the trusted institutions are aware of this technology,” Santana tells me, “And they even acknowledge that this technology is the future. This

crisis affects the entire world needlessly, but all of your institutions i.e. (Luxottica, CDC, WHO, NIH, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, MIT, International Association for the Prevention of Blindness) are pretending that they are not aware of this technology. I have proof of everything that I am stating.”

Not only has Santana offered the gift of sight, he has also provided a way for people to take back control of their finances with an innovative patented technology that enables trained Certified Sight Givers the ability to make ANY prescription glasses within five minutes, even bifocal lenses.

YES YOU READ IT RIGHT- WITHIN FIVE MINUTES! “We empower our Certified Sight Giver’s (CSG’s) to be financially free from a corrupt system using our products to gain independence and self-reliance. It is essential that every CSG understand that we create VISION and make it available to everyone regardless of his or her financial circumstances. We do not sell glasses.”

During my dialogue with Santana, he shared with me a little about his past, and what set him on this mission.

“I was born in Miami and raised in Baltimore. I have been obsessed with eyes since I was young. Eyes are the windows to the soul. It was weird; when I looked people in their eyes, it felt like I was looking into their soul. The problem was, you never knew what you were going to see.

What I learned is if you tell the truth, the creator tells you the future.

People lie to themselves, so God won’t show them the future.”

As a humanitarian, Santana’s work takes him into many different spaces. He founded The Blue Founda-

tion, a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of transcending communities in the areas of: housing, health, education, employment and associated socio-economic variables impacting neighbourhoods. This work allowed him to go into prisons, and provide onsite optometry, which included standard eye exams and the manufacturing of prescription eyeglasses to the inmate patients.

‘When we had a patient that required additional management that we under optometry could not and are not licensed to handle, they would get referred to ophthalmology. As we started sending patients to ophthalmology, we noticed that we would end up seeing these same patients months later thinking that they were coming for the ophthalmology appointment. These patients were never seen and ended up putting in an additional request for eye care and they would often land on our list.

My heart is with humanity.

The world would be a beautiful place if the world could see. How would the frequency of the planet be if everyone could see? You can make a pair of glasses by hand in seconds that is better than a computer, better than a machine. This allows any person in the world to get a pair of glasses, for 32 cents, right now,” Santana tells me. “It is what I call The Arielzen Process.”

Everyone has not welcomed the work that Santana does.

“I have had two murder attempts on my life. Is it because of the work that I do? I always think, what would happen if I gave the gift of sight to humanity? What if Steve Jobs had given the iPhone to humanity? There is nothing more important than your vision. You can’t change your environment if you can’t see your environment.

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the system is designed; the average price for a pair of glasses is $580.00.

That eliminates about six billion people who are unable to afford them. Bread is universal, rice is universal, and if I was to charge $100.00 for bread, that eliminates those who can get bread.

I wanted to get glasses for people who really needed them. The rate of people needing glasses have doubled.

In China and Asia, 75% of children now need glasses. We have created an epidemic.

Only two things matter: you have to learn how to forgive. I lost my son at two years old because of vaccine allergies. People do these horrible things because they want to be loved.

It is so crazy. I can’t fight them the way that I used to fight them; you have to show them love. They hate you because you have love.”

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The other Pandemic that keeps killing; Part II W. GIFFORDJONES MD DIANA GIFFORD-JONES COMMON SENSE HEALTH

Want some good news about the current viral pandemic? Vaccines are taking effect across global populations and will eventually end this horrible nightmare, but we’ve yet to face, let alone resolve, the truly catastrophic health crisis plaguing humankind.

It’s a disease for which there are no vaccines. Worse still, it is a completely unnecessary health tragedy that will continue unabated to kill millions of people worldwide year after year. It’s called Type 2 diabetes and the coronavirus has made it deadlier.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the U.S., one in ten North Americans has diabetes, and 40% or more of the people who

died of COVID-19 had diabetes.

According to an analysis of CDC data, people aged 25 to 44 showed a sharp increase in diabetes deaths, and this included long-term medical complications prior to death.

Why has this occurred? Type 2 diabetes, the main culprit, is a lifestyle disease. The human pancreas that produces insulin becomes exhausted due to obesity from too many calories and inactivity. School closures and restrictions have added to the problem for children.

If you have friends with diabetes, ask how they spend the day checking their numbers. If blood sugar is too high or too low, adjustments are vitally needed. They have to check with a laboratory every few weeks to see if the numbers are right. And often they may need to add insulin to survive.

For these millions of diabetics, atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) is their mortal enemy. This results in a decreased flow of oxygenated blood to all organs of the body. The later diabetes is diagnosed, the longer this lack of

oxygenated blood triggers degenerative medical complications.

One of the most frightening complications is the experience of sudden pain in the toe and then the sight of it gradually becoming black. Such toes must be amputated and sometimes later the leg is lost to the disease as well. Another major complication is blindness or kidney failure requiring either renal dialysis or a kidney transplant. About 50% of diabetics die of heart attack.

So far nothing has been able to stop the pandemic of Type 2 diabetes. Although it is unpopular to say it squarely, the main problem is obesity.

The solution involves both a huge reversal in individual lifestyle choices and major systemic changes in the goods society produces, the way we build our communities, the economics of work and play, and more. It has been said many times, jokingly, that due to the high sugar content of some breakfast cereals, it would be safer to eat the box!

And everyone should step on the bathroom scale every day, as scales never

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You have to believe you are a big company and act accordingly!

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Have you given up yet? Have you thrown in the towel?

Have you realized that the government is not for you or small businesses?

The government is proactively forcing you to downsize your business at scale.

If there is one thing I know, it is that I do my own research and I suggest you do the same.

There is no logic to the madness that has taken over the world and our economy. COVID-19 serves as a learning tool for

business owners to stand up for their rights.

The government cannot mandate you to enforce these new rules on your customers and clients.

The common tactic used by the police is threats through fines and closures. If you own a traditional brick and mortar store, this past sixteen months you were in jeopardy of losing your business. A lot of people were forced to close down due to “new’’ health protocols, staff shortages and unwillingness to work due to political propaganda.

The media has played a huge role in the growth of business, but I think we all can agree they have played a role in promoting the new way of life. The government has even taken steps to fund commercials, pay influencers, community organizations and companies.

I just have one question; if big corporations such as LCBO and grocery stores don’t adhere to the same rules, why should we? You see you have to believe you are a big

company and act accordingly.

There are two, or three key factors that will support you as you decide to stand up for yourself. The first is doing your research on the Ontario Laws and Regulations and having a printed copy with you.

The second is adaptability. You have to be able to adapt to how your customers interact with your business or brand. You have to expand your services and meet your customers where they are. If they aren’t comfortable coming to the store anymore, that’s okay because your business now has delivery options. Due to COVID-19 some people really want to shop and engage with your business but they are in economic trouble due to cut hours at work or unemployment. This tip will support you for the rest of your business career.

Lastly you have to have legal representation available at the touch of a button. You have to be able to call your lawyer for clarifications or if law enforcement is in-

volved. Remember your quarrel is not with the law enforcement, but with the government for mandating this as a norm.

One thing I have learned in life is that a group is stronger than an individual.

A team working together will always get further than a player working independently to accomplish a goal. The problem is that the bystander effect applies to everything in life and the older I get the more I understand. The bystander effect states that if a person is getting attacked or robbed in public, only two out of ten people will stop and intervene. This directly correlates to our homelessness problem.

Our society has given up on people who have skills and can help stimulate economic opportunities in our community. Don’t allow this to stop you. Now is a better time than ever to work together as entrepreneurs.

Partnerships are a two-way street that benefits both parties.

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Knowing when to trust your intuition DANIEL COLE

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Intuition is knowing something instinctively, without the use or involvement of rational or logical reasoning. In the words of Malcolm Gladwell, “The ability to think without thinking.” Intuition is not a gift given magically to a fortunate few. It is an ability that we can all cultivate for ourselves.

While it is often encouraged we embrace our intuition, nonetheless, the veracity or validity of our intuitive judgement is based on many factors. Our intuition cannot always be trusted, and our intuitive judgements are not always accurate.

The Noble Prize winner, Daniel Kahneman, wrote in his book, “Thinking, Fast and Slow.” “The confidence that

people have in their intuitions is not a reliable guide to their validity. If subjective confidence is not to be trusted, how can we evaluate the probable validity of an intuitive judgment? The answer comes from the two basic conditions for acquiring skill, firstly, an environment that is sufficiently regular to be predictable. And secondly, an opportunity to learn these regularities through prolonged practice. When both these conditions are satisfied, intuitions are likely to be skilled.”

When intuition is based on cues taken from many years of practice, in a field or environment that is sufficiently regular to be predictable, these intuitive judgements are likely to be accurate and trusted, as noted by Daniel Kahneman. Intuition cannot be trusted in the absence of stable regularities in the environment, just as the 10,000 hours rule popularized by Malcolm Gladwell does not apply to every field of work.

Trusted intuitions are the byproduct of expertise and learned skill, not just a random brain flash. If these were not so, all those who instinctively pick the PowerBall number should get the combinations right

and win, but you know the odds of winning. The very nature of intuition is unconscious reasoning, it’s quick and fast with no logical or rational input. It’s a hunch based on an underlying experience and skills. It’s a system in which our brain reaches conclusions without immediately telling us that it’s reaching conclusions.

The part of our brain that leaps to conclusions like this is called the adaptive unconscious, and the study of this kind of decision making is one of the most important new fields in psychology. The only way that human beings could ever have survived as a species for as long as we have is that we’ve developed another kind of decision-making apparatus that’s capable of making very quick judgments based on very little information.

As the psychologist, Timothy D. Wilson writes in his book Strangers to Ourselves: “The mind operates most efficiently by relegating a good deal of high-level, sophisticated thinking to the unconscious, just as a modern jetliner is able to fly on automatic pilot with little or no input from the human, ‘conscious’ pilot. The adaptive unconscious does an

excellent job of sizing up the world, warning people of danger, setting goals, and initiating action in a sophisticated and efficient manner.”

It is fallacious that decisions made out of thorough, cautious, logical and reasoning processes are always accurate than decisions made at a snap or quick intuitive judgment. Vice versa. Sometimes, our rapid cognitive response has its roots in prejudice and discrimination. In these instances, our intuitive judgments are not always accurate.

When your intuitive judgment aligns with your values, trust them and take action. Sometimes, following your intuition regardless of your level of expertise does not guarantee a successful outcome.

Nevertheless, don’t overthink. If following your intuition feels like the right thing to do, firstly ask yourself, what’s the worst that could happen? Can you live with the outcome? If yes, do it. In the end, our most painful regrets in life are the regrets of inaction. What you should have done, but you keep putting away.

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Saying goodbye to my Guardian Angels; Reliving my past trauma SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

HUMAN SPECIALIST

So where was I? Oh yes! I had just found out that my extradition papers had come through. I sat there fighting tears, and I am sure that I should have been paying attention to what the woman in front of me was saying, but my mind was millions of miles away.

I kept picturing my mom and dad’s faces. I wondered if they knew that I would be leaving Panama tomorrow.

The room had become silent, so I knew that the woman had stopped talking. I wasn’t paying attention, so I was unsure of what to say. I blurted out, “So I am leaving tomorrow?”

The woman gave me a strange look. “Yes! This is what we have been talking about for the last ten minutes.

Did you hear all of my instructions.”

“Yes,” I replied. I didn’t but I am sure I would figure out the rest. She called for a guard, and I was escorted back to the house. My thoughts were racing, but I couldn’t help but say a silent prayer in my head. I had heard so many stories of girls being at the prison for months, even

years before their cases were brought to trial. I knew, deep down inside that this was the work of my parent’s prayers. It had to be. I had only been there about a month, and already, I was leaving.

When I arrived at the house, I rushed inside to find Angella and Andrea.

They were both in their spots, hanging and talking. I walked up to them excited to tell them the news. “Girls. I am leaving tomorrow!”

“What!” They both yelled at the same time. “That is great,” Angella said excitedly. “How did they manage to get you out of here so fast?”

“I have no idea Angella! I am going to have to say that God had something to do with this.”

“Of course,” Andrea piped in.

“You must be so excited!”

“I am,” I replied. As I looked at their faces, a rush of sadness instantly overwhelmed me. I had grown to love these women. They had been sent to keep me safe during this time, and just like that, I knew that I would probably never see them again. It makes me think of the saying, “You meet people for a reason, or a season.” It is funny how cliché statements only make sense when you are experiencing them in the moment.

“Well,” Andrea nudged me gently with her foot, “You better not forget us!”

It was almost like she had been

reading my mind.

“Forget you! I could never forget you two.” I had forced myself to not become emotional while I was here, but at this moment, I couldn’t help but cry. Angella, and Andrea came over and hugged me. We stayed like that for a few minutes, and they allowed my tears to flow over them. After what seemed like ten minutes, we finally let go of each other.

“Let’s make a going away meal together,” Angella suggested, and she turned and walked towards the kitchen.

I turned towards Andrea, and looked at her face. I could tell she was sad. Her and I had formed a bond during this time, one that we have to this very day. I remembered that there were times when my hips hurt from lying on the ground, and she would allow me to sleep in her bed with her, even though that was considered a no, no.

She broke the silence. “Tomorrow, I am going to wake up with you and help you get ready. I will even do your makeup for you.”

“Awww! Andrea. You don’t have to do that,” I said with tears in my eyes.

“You’re right! I don’t have to do anything, but I want you to leave in style.

With your bougie self.”

We both laughed and turned to go help Angella put together my going away feast.

Balancing the waves of change; Welcoming Libra season GARCIA AKUA

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COSMIC CORNER

Greetings Cosmic Family! I pray you are all well and staying safe in what seems to be a never-ending pandemic. Since the last time we spoke, we have seen more mandates around vaxxing, the elections resulted in the same results prior to the election, and we are now in a society of vax passports. Funny how things change but yet still seem the same.

Cosmically we have been transitioning through a few changes. We have entered autumn and that heralds Libra season. The energy has shifted and we need to be mindful of how it will affect us. Let’s look to Libra for some answers.

Libra is the sign of balance, harmony, relationships and partnerships. The planet Venus, the planet of love, beauty and money, rules it. Libra season is about balancing our relationships with others, money and ourselves.

Libra is the second air sign of the zodiac; its symbols are the scales. It’s often called indecisive, as it has to weigh the scales before answering. We all may get a dose of this indecisiveness with the upcoming Mercury Retrograde that will be also taking place in the sign of Libra.

When a planet goes retrograde it appears as if the planet is slowing down.

The sign in which the planet goes retrograde is key to understanding where we need to also slow down and do some self reflection. In this case Mercury influences communication, thoughts, travel & technology.

It’s time to slow down and reflect on our thoughts/beliefs around our relationships and money. Venus is also about our values, ruling Libra; it also calls into question how much we value money and our relationships.

Many are facing this very reality as we speak. As the great divide continues over the jab, some are losing friends, family and their job over their personal values. Others are no longer welcome in “non” essential establishments that provide the minimal social life available these days. How do we find harmony right now? By respecting each other’s values and learning how to effectively communicate our differing views.

On a personal note this is also a time for us to examine our own relationships. Are we emotionally safe in our relationships? Is there a sense of balance and respect of values? How is our relationship with money? Are we emotional spenders? Are we living beyond our means? Are we holding on too tight and not allowing joy and pleasure into your life? These are some things to consider this Libra season.

There is word in the mainstream news of food shortages and lack of other merchandise this fall/winter. This is har-

vest season, make sure you begin stocking up on the things you need so you are not driven into emotional spending later.

Fall equinox marked a day of balance; we had equal amounts of daylight and darkness. As we continue throughout the season to winter the days become shorter and nights longer. The weather is getting colder as the trees begin to change colours and let go of their dead weight.

We are being led to balance our own inner light and darkness. As the season changes feelings and hormones begin to change with the lack of sunlight meaning a lack of natural vitamin D. Seasonal depression begins to rear its head and with all the isolation and mental exhaustion over the last twenty months, we need to prioritize our mental health and wellness.

Take this season to celebrate the love and support that you have in your life. Reflect on where you feel out of balance. Where can you welcome more harmony and pleasure in your life? How can you be a better friend, partner or person of support? We can’t always focus on how others are showing up in our relationships; we also have to be accountable for the energy we bring to the table.

We will also be faced with change, change in seasons, change in perspective etc. Change is inevitable, make sure your values are changing to reflect who you are and not what others expect or demand from you. Stay true to you during these tides of changes.

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Ontario reveals rapid COVID-19 testing protocol for unvaccinated school board staff PAUL JUNOR

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YOUTH EDUCATION

There have been questions and concerns raised about what will happen to unvaccinated workers in schools now that the Ontario government has mandated mandatory vaccination.

The answers to these questions were sent to school boards in a memo released by Nancy Naylor, Deputy Minister of Education on Monday, September 13th, 2021. Directors of education, secretaries and treasurers of school boards across On-

tario received information that spells out the testing component of the mandatory vaccine disclosure policy.

It will be necessary for Ontario certified teachers who do not have medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine to be subjected to rapid testing at least two times per week. They will have to get their testing at the closest pharmacy during the first two weeks of school. The memo states, “Individuals subject to testing requirements must provide verification of negative test results at least two times per week as an added measure to protect schools from the risk of COVID-19.”

Rapid testing kits were available until Monday, September 20th, 2021 for unvaccinated school staff to use in schools.

In the interim, these staff members will have to go to their local pharmacies to be tested. In order to facilitate this process, the government grants pharmacies special authorization. The memo notes, “The govern-

ment is authorizing pharmacies to provide publicly funded COVID-19 rapid antigen testing services effective Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 until Tuesday September 21st, 2021. This will involve temporary access to rapid antigen testing in the pharmacy setting for those individuals subject to the employer’s policy (i.e. those that are attesting to not being fully vaccinated).

Individuals subject to the employer policy will need to show valid ID and a letter from the employer.”

In addition, it will be necessary that testing be done at home for unvaccinated staff and at least two days before their arrival at work. The memo outlines that it is necessary that there be a minimum of three days between tests and it can be done on a Monday and Thursday, Friday and Tuesday or Sunday and Wednesday for example.

The Ministry of Education has given to September 27th, 2021 for school

boards to mandate the implementation of the vaccination policies. Caitlin Clark, speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Education, observes, “By strictly following this guidance, that was approved by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, we will keep schools as safe as possible.”

The Ministry of Education is working on releasing an app, which is given the name “Thrive” which can be used to authenticate and present the COVID-19 test results to the Ministry of Health. For those unvaccinated board employees who do not want to use the app, they will have to “Report weekly on the type and number of rapid tests used and how many results were invalid, positive or negative.”

In order to ensure that unvaccinated school board employees are encouraged to be vaccinated, they will be required to watch a video about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination produced by the Ministry of Education.

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Ranako is the YOUNGA 2021 Youth Delegate for Barbados LA SHAWNA GRIFFITH lashawna@carib101.com

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE

Twenty-year-old Ranako Bailey has been chosen to represent Barbados as a part of the YOUNGA Youth Delegation 2021 under the theme Re-imagine a better future.

The former student of Queen’s College and St Michael’s School will be representing the island this month where he will contribute to policy dialogues as well as create viable solutions with decision-makers to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Bailey who is on the verge of completing his degree in International Relations with Economics at The University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus was selected to represent Caribbean Male Action Network at the YOUNGA Forum, which has been organized by Bridging The Gap Ventures.

He said that being a part of YOUN-

GA Youth Delegation allows him to address matters that members of the youth face constantly.

“Being a part of YOUNGA allows me to connect, learn from experts and take united action with other youth delegates to address matters to which we as youth must not only have a voice, but act on issues like- equality, climate change, the importance of mental health and the detachment from patriarchy.”

YOUNGA was created by His Excellency Antònio Guterres (the United Nations Secretary-General) who called on all member states to host the largest global conference on the commemoration of the United Nation’s 75th anniversary.

This year YOUNGA will connect 2,030 Youth Delegates from across 130 countries with top-level decision-makers and influencers to co-create solutions to global challenges related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, partners include The Hult Prize Foundation; Kiss the Ground, IBMZ, AIESEC, Girl Up, The One Campaign, WWF International, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Kode with Klossy, The Resolution Project, the Born This Way Foundation, One Young World, Project Everyone, the UN Foundation and World Association of Girl Guides

and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

As a part of this international initiative, Bailey will receive access to a free, bespoke four-week leadership and advocacy training program along with curated career advancement and networking opportunities, including virtual Innovation Masterminds, Policy Working Groups, as well as interactive VR experiences. Programming focuses on five thematic tracks that align with youth priorities and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Climate Action and Sustainable Living, Equality and Inclusion, Future of Education and Work, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Peace and Justice.

YOUNGA Founder and Global Chair Kelly Lovell said that their goal is to inspire creativity and innovative thinking for young people to explore new solutions to pressing global challenges.

“Our goal is to inspire creativity and innovative thinking, for young people to explore new solutions to pressing global challenges and bring renewed hope. In the eyes of youth, we are living in a time of crisis for people and the planet. We are moving in the opposite direction from progress as economic and social disparities continue to widen.”

Part of this year’s program in-

cluded a special youth activation, which was held on September 9th, 2021, along with a charity fundraiser live-streamed from Disney World and presented by the president of Walt Disney World Resorts, Jeff Vahle.

This week Bailey, who is the Social Sciences Representative for the University Of The West Indies Cave Hill Guild, and Youth Network Research Director for the HEY Campaign will be undertaking mastermind sessions focused on activism: • • • •

Youth: A Driving Force for Innovative Lifestyles Under 1.5 Degrees Impact Investing: A Cross-cutting Look Nature and Spirit: Sustainability Through an Indigenous Lens Self-Care Solutions for Youth: A Hackathon, The Future of Ocean Innovation Recovering from COVID-19 and Breathwork: The Power of Self-Healing

He is passionate about encouraging young men to pursue their passions and he is hopeful that by being a part of YOUNGA that he inspires other young men to go after their dreams.

Humans still are scratching the surface of what inner understanding means GLORIA O’KOYE

gloria@carib101.com

CREATIVE SPEAK

Another year is about to pass with the mandatory masks being placed in the majority of spaces. Even though it was mentioned that there were some medical exemptions, it seemed that some places would rather lose what they deem as minor setbacks (customers) and refuse entry to folks who didn’t comply, even after individuals share their much valid reasoning.

Everyone has their personal opinions and feelings about wearing masks, which can be seen as a nuisance, or is there something deeper than ‘I don’t feel like it’.

Society has been pushing the progressive mind-set for some time now, drilling it into education, board meetings, me-

dia, and much more on how to be empathic and not be so quick to judge. Countless training on how to be trauma-informed and anti-oppression frameworks became mandatory in work and academic spaces to tackle issues that had been long set in stone.

Special units and teams were formed to address the concerns of the BIPOC and other community issues that were once overlooked and dismissed. It was either emails, or public announcements on how we must unlearn the old way to see a brighter future. Everything seemed to be all talk with no actions when it came down to it, especially when things turned for the worse during these past two years. This pandemic had people making remarks and both sides were judging the other for the decisions they made. From lockdowns, masks to vaccines with the back and forth verbal debates that continue to separate loved ones. Though historical context and science are thrown against one another, what about the trauma and mental health that had been impacting the population?

Masks are seen as a form of protection from bacteria and viruses. We saw it in the media, in hospitals, and in times when there had been outbreaks. Some professions require the use of masks to protect themselves and others that they serve. For artists, some forms of art require the individuals to work chemicals and risk of toxic fumes (spray paint, etc.) so the mask serves a purpose in protecting one’s health. Masks are worn for short to long periods with frequent rest to get fresh air. So for some individuals, it wasn’t too much of a hassle when mandatory masks were put in place.

What about those who saw masks in a different light? To some it is viewed that the mandatory masks represent being silenced, freedom being taken away when it is enforced. Wearing a mask especially in the summer can feel like suffocating, because of the constant hot breath a body gives out and then breathing it back in. For those who may be pregnant and lying on their back for various reasons such as ultrasounds, wearing the mask for some time

could intensify the pressure on their lungs making it difficult to breathe. Maybe the constant use of masks in crowded places heightened anxiety. Fresh air is often overlooked and the feeling of being constrained could trigger individuals.

To some, the masks could remind them of hands covering their mouth and nose, which could translate to multilayers of unresolved issues. Not knowing one’s history could lead others to quickly scold the need to pull the mask down.

It is already difficult for individuals to express what are the root causes that play a role in the choices they make, the side they pick to fight for. Something, which is seen as simple as putting on a mask, could create repressed emotions in others.

Society has a long way to go, even though decades have passed and more knowledge has been gained than in the past. It is moments like this that remind us that we as humans still are scratching the surface of what inner understanding means.

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LIFE

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Commit to your growth TARA MYSHRALL tara@carib101.com

COMPELLED TO CHANGE “Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” Buddha I am peering out the large glass window in my downtown office. For ten years I sat in this office multiple times a week staring out this window, many times asking for guidance and whispering my desire to make the right next move.

What I didn’t realize in the mo­ ments of seeking guidance was how many times I would feel like the sky was falling...

when things were actually falling into place. Challenging moments arose but there was always a lesson that peaked through this concrete jungle offering me hope.

Today feels bittersweet. Because after a decade I am cleaning out my desk. I am walking away from the foundation that I built and trusting in my growth that I am ready for the next step. While I pack my desk and type away at this keyboard, I am so thankful for the lessons this career brought me. I learned at this company that despite the jokes and lack of confidence from those around me, I would be strong enough to last as a woman in tech without the traditional experience and education.

I learned that boundaries are im­ perative in life and business. Saying yes to everything can certainly drain you and prevent you from shining in your fullest version of yourself. By saying yes to every­ thing I said no to shining my brightest light.

Many of us can be people pleasers. We can want to say yes, all the time because we

Visualization: a tool that can lead to success Visualization is a mental tool that anyone can take advantage of to help them achieve positive results. By imagining yourself being successful at a task you want to complete, you’re more likely to attain the desired outcome. Here’s an overview of what you should know about using visuali­ zation.

What it is Visualization involves imagining actions you’re about to take. All you need to do is close your eyes and concentrate on pictu­ ring yourself performing each movement.

You can also try doing some of the gestures with your eyes closed. Visualization is parti­ cularly effective if it’s done in the space where the performance or event will take place.

dance number, music production or other performance. You can also use it prior to giving a speech, auditioning for a show, competing in a race or participating in any other type of event to help you attain posi­ tive results.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by trying to use the power of visua­ lization to achieve your goals.

Reasons to use it Visualization improves communication between the neurons in your brain and your muscles. It can help increase your confidence and motivation, as well as keep you calm and focused before an important event.

feel like that’s what is needed to show up.

The truth is that we can only walk in our greatest light when we allow it to illumi­ nate our way. The longer our head is down doing everything so we can be enough, we do not shine in the things that we are best at.

I also didn’t realize that by saying yes to things that were not my job, I pre­ vented others from shining their brightest.

I had to learn to do the things that were in the highest use of my skills and to trust others to do their part. I needed to see others as whole and complete and trust they could get the job done without me stepping in to do their work or take over. I also had to learn over this decade that set­ ting boundaries would teach others how to treat me, people would learn what I dee­ med acceptable and treat me in accor­ dance.

The hardest thing that I struggled with and continue to grabble with is when to walk away. I had turbulent times in my career, but I never really thought of quit­

ting. The tougher things got with my orga­ nization the more I grit my teeth and found a way through it.

When things are great and you feel like you can handle anything that is thrown at you, that is the time to go. That is the time when you are shining so bright that you have to take a chance on yourself and touch the side of the unknown.

When you feel like you can close the most complex deals or work with the most difficult peer that is when you push yourself to your limits. You feel the fear about not knowing what to do or who to do it with, the fear of not knowing the answers or how to resolve a client’s issue, and the feeling in your gut that you could fail at any moment. Those feelings are the discomfort of growth, it is the muscles tea­ ring right before they regrow stronger and it is that deep voice buried in you pulling you to the best part of yourself, the real in­ ner warrior that will illuminate your gifts into this world and permit others to do the same.

4 fascinating facts about sound Did you know that your ears continue to detect sound while you’re asleep and that your left and right ears process noise diffe­ rently? Here are four more interesting facts about sound you might not know.

1. There’s no sound in outer space Space is completely silent because there’s no air, water or ot­her matter for sound waves to travel through.

2. Sound can be used to measure water depth Scientists use a device called sonar, which stands for sound navigation and ranging, to measure water depth. The device sends sound waves to the bottom of the ocean and measures how long it takes for them to return. Sound waves that return quickly indicate the water is shallow, whereas sound waves that

return slowly suggest that the water is deep.

3. The loudest sound ever heard was the eruption of a volcano The sound of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia erupting in 1883 was heard as far as 5,000 kilometres away 4. Sound travels quicker in water than it does in air Although humans can’t hear well underwater, sound waves travel four times faster through water than air.

They move even quicker in solids like stone, iron and steel.

Additionally, not all sound waves can be heard by people. Ultrasound waves and in­ frasound waves can be detected by animals like dolphins and whales but can’t be heard by humans.

Why is the sky blue?

The sky is blue because of the way sunlight interacts with the atmosphere. Light is ac­ tually made up of all the colours of the rainbow. Once combined, these colours are transformed into white light, which tra­ vels in a straight line through the atmos­ phere until it hits an obstacle.

There are billions of tiny mole­

When to use it You can use visualization to help you suc­ cessfully execute a gymnastics routine,

A guide to using parental controls The internet can be a dangerous place for children.

Cyberbullying, sexual pre­ dators, malware and phishing are just some of the threats they can encoun­ ter online. Plus, too much screen time can disrupt their sleep cycle and nega­tively affect their mental and physi­cal health.

• •

Prevent unauthorized purchases Block inappropriate content

Nevertheless, there are many benefits to letting kids use the internet, and pa­rental controls can be instal­ led to en­sure their experiences are positive and safe.

Though it’s a good idea to use parental controls, you should also educate your children about online safety and proper net etiquette. Explain the risks of using the internet, and teach them how to identify po­ tential threats. This will allow them to develop a sense of autonomy and provide them with the skills they need to use the internet responsibly.

Here are some ways you can use them to keep your children protected: • Limit their screen time • Monitor their devices • Track their location • Increase their online safety

Remember that parental controls should be used to protect your children, not to invade their privacy.

If you’re wor­ried about your kids being bullied or some other issue, talk to them about it. You can also seek advice from a pro­fessional counsellor or psychologist.

cules floating around in the atmos­ phere. When white light hits them, it splits into different colours. How­ever, ins­ tead of appearing orange, green or purple, the sky looks blue. This is be­ cause the oxygen molecules in the sky only absorb and diffuse blue light, making the sky appear blue to the human eye.

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How to ride the new wave JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO

COVID-19 has sparked a new evolutionary trend. To curb the spread of COVID-19, companies have adapted by asking their employees to work from home. The world became virtual: virtual meetings, virtual court trials and, in real estate, a buyer can now view homes virtually, sign documents electronically and meet with their lawyers via Zoom. Most employees who work behind the desk are embracing this trend and if given the opportunity, will continue to work from home. It is a win-win situation because employers would require less office space and the company’s overall expense would shrink.

Employees are saving travelling expenses and commuting time as well.

Many who work from home can now settle outside of the GTA, where home prices are more affordable. Smaller towns generally have less crime rates and offer a more relaxed lifestyle. Buyers who plan to relocate out of GTA should make a list of all the places they consider living in. It’s great to visit these towns. Look for amenities such as good schools, shopping, hospitals, and recreation centers.

It’s a good time to view some homes in the area. This way, we can have a feeling about what is available within our price range. Some towns have high property taxes because of the small population.

Before deciding, consider checking the property tax.

Nowadays, bidding for homes is virulent. With affordable prices, low interest rates and an abundance of buyers, bidding fever is spreading fast in the small towns. The best approach is to en-

gage an experienced realtor to assist. A local realtor will have more knowledge about the area and is in a better position to assist. However, do not discount a realtor in GTA if you are planning such a move. They can assist in the research and can arrange to show homes in remote areas. GTA realtors may choose to refer a buyer to a realtor in that town and in so doing, oversee the operation.

When buying an out-of-town property, before submitting an offer visit the property. Check whether the seller has an inspection report. If not, make the offer subject to inspection. If the property is on well or septic, arrange for the proper inspections. Test the well water for contamination. It’s best to ask the seller for a report on when the last service was done. A quick call to the service technician is beneficial. If there are many buyers bidding for the home, then, it’s best to inspect the property before submitting an offer. With multiple offers, sellers tend to choose offers that are unconditional. These are called firm offers and are not subject to the buyer obtaining financing or conducting an inspection. As such, before submitting an offer, procure a pre-qualification for the mortgage. To be ahead of the competition, offer the seller a good price with a strong deposit.

Usually, a deposit of around five percent of the purchase price is recommended.

For newly built homes, research the builder. Choose upgrades that are difficult to do later, such as large basement windows, separate entrance to the basement, high ceilings and hardwood stairs. Make your purchase subject to your lawyer’s approval and watch out for hidden fees. For freehold properties, ask for a copy of the survey. It’s like the map for the land. Properties with maintenance fees are either condominiums or parcel of tied land (POTL). When purchasing these, ask for the status certificate. A status certificate will give an idea of the financial health of the corporation and

the bylaws.

Before buying out of town, weigh your options. I recall one family who sold their home in GTA, moved out of town and in a few years, sold their outof-town home and relocated back to GTA because their children would be attending university in GTA.

Seniors, how can you enjoy an affluent lifestyle? Lilly sold her GTA home for one million dollars and bought a newly built bungalow in Tillsonberg for four hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Lilly is a senior citizen who lived on a shoe-

string budget. Lilly said that this move allows her to live an affluent lifestyle. “In GTA, I had hot dogs for dinner but now, I have stakes.” Said Lilly. The price disparity between GTA and out-of-town properties is a good reason to relocate.

Out-of-town properties are great for investment as well. If you are planning on buying a rental property in a small town, look at the major source of employment. Places like Barrie, Windsor and Niagara Falls are excellent cities to invest in.

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3 resources to help you restore an old house

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3 ways to brighten up your closet Does your closet feel more like a cave? If you’re tired of fumbling around in the dark for clothes, here are three ways you can shed some light on the situation without doing any electrical work.

If you own a heritage home, you might be interested in restoring it. Here are three resources that can help you with your renovation project and ensure you respect the building’s history.

1. Replace the rods in your closet with illuminated LED models. If there isn’t an outlet nearby, opt for ones that are battery-operated.

1. CRAFTSPEOPLE When it comes to old houses, there are a number of repair and maintenance tasks that require specific tools and training. Look for individuals and companies that specialize in traditional trades, as they’ll have the know-how to assist you with your restoration. Reach out to local guilds to find talented craftspeople in your area.

2.

Place small, battery-operated puck lights in strategic locations such as beneath the upper shelf. Most models include adhesive strips to facilitate installation.

3. Line the inside of the door frame with LED strip lights to provide an even distribution of light.

Both wireless and plug-in models usually come with a switch.

2. TECHNICAL GUIDES Restoring a historic building is a major undertaking. Fortunately, there are guidebooks available that outline the steps involved and provide recommendations based on the style of your home. They might also give you a better idea about which types of professionals can help with your project.

3. BUILDING INSPECTORS To ensure your restoration project is up to code and respects local regulations, you’ll need to hire an inspector. The Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) is a great resource to help you find building inspectors that specialize in historic houses.

Finally, be sure to contact your municipality before you get started to find out if you need special permits to restore your heritage home.

Finally, consider freshening up the inside of your closet with a coat of pure white paint to further brighten up the space.

3 tips for hiring an interior designer If you want to redecorate one or more rooms in your home, an interior designer can help you create a beautiful and functional space. Here’s how to choose the right person for the job.

1. DO YOUR RESEARCH Referrals from friends and relatives can kickstart your search, but make sure you look for someone who specializes in your preferred design style and has the right credentials. Online directories offered by professional associations can be a great resource.

2. ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS In addition to consulting the person’s portfolio, discuss the specifics of your project with each candidate to find out if it aligns with their expertise. Over the phone or by email, inquire about their pricing, how they work and what services they offer.

3. SCHEDULE A MEETING Once you’ve narrowed down your list of candidates to two or three people, ask to set up a meeting so you can

get to know their personality. Among other things, you should look for someone who listens to your needs and asks about your lifestyle.

Whether you need help choosing new furniture or adding the final touches after a major renovation, taking the time to find an interior designer who understands your style is a must.

FUN

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 2, 2021

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA

Buying a property is a dream for many peo­ple, and you’ll gain the tools to achieve it. Your family will be a good source of finan­cial and emotional support. If you’re in a new relationship, you’ll make plans to live together soon.

TAURUS

You’ll take the time to spoil yourself. Turn on your GPS app, or at least make sure you have the right directions if you need to go somewhere unfamiliar. Otherwise, you’ll spend hours going in circles.

PUZZLE NO. 745 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 745

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.

You’ll find a solution to all your financial difficulties. You’ll land the perfect job by having the audacity to reach out to your dream company. All you have to do is take action and you’ll succeed.

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.

You’ll feel like the time is right to make a change, and you’ll discover the tools you need to leap headlong into an exciting new direction. The law of attraction isn’t just a myth, and it’ll have a powerful effect on you.

CANCER

LEO

Either at work or in your love life, you’ll receive many interesting proposals. A lit­t le thought is necessary before you make a decision. When you’re in good com­p any, you’ll have a better perspective of the situation.

PUZZLE NO. 35 Sweet” 43. Priests’ speeches 45. Cream or shoulder starter 47. Took legal action 48. ____-key 51. In the know about 52. Care for 53. Zip 54. “____ Pilot” 55. Abilities 56. Porky’s place

ACROSS 1. Sucker 4. Reporter’s question 8. Bossa ____ 12. Kimono closer 13. “____ Comes the Sun” 14. Unreturnable tennis serves

15. Spelling competition 16. James ____ Jones 17. Perky 18. Items for hire 21. 18 or 30 22. Bends 24. Cosmetic 26. Wobble

28. Fled 29. Feminine title 30. Fodder 34. “____ the season . . .”

36. Fondue essential 37. Craving 41. Yard tool 42. “Ain’t ____

DOWN 1. Weep 2. Honest ____ 3. Punctured 4. “____ Will I Be Loved” 5. Stove 6. Arrangement 7. Cashier 8. Preschool downtime 9. Indian, for one 10. Brink 11. Daisylike flower 19. Manor lands 20. Long cut

22. After-hours bank: abbr.

23. Actor Stephen ____ 25. Student doctor 27. Radiates 31. Motives 32. Solicit 33. Microscopic 35. Midday snooze 36. Bond firmly 37. Broad

neckerchief 38. Call 39. Animal skins 40. More authentic 44. Probability 46. Decimal point 49. Adapted 50. Move through the air

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 35

VIRGO

You’ll be perfectly happy in the company of your loved ones; they’re your haven. You’ll be greatly inspired to create a master­piece, and you’ll draw on your abundance of intuition to do it. Every great achie ve­ment begins with a dream.

LIBRA

At work, with considerable effort, you’ll get a surprising promotion. You’ll commit your­self to a new diet that promises quick re­sults to improve your health. Let pleasure be your guide in your marriage.

SCORPIO

A spiritual movement of some kind will inspire you and bring you great inner ri­ches. You’ll find your place among a spe­cial group, much to your surprise and de­light. An adventure could be spon ta neously organized.

SAGITTARIUS

Don’t be afraid of change; it can only do you good. Whether at home, at work or in your love life, it’s simply a matter of read­justing your aim to find happiness again. You should also be able to resolve a con­ flict among your loved ones.

CAPRICORN

Agreements made in haste often end just as quickly. Take the time to talk things over and straighten everything out to avoid endless repetition.

You just need to deve­lop your attention to detail if you want to be successful.

AQUARIUS

At work, there will be plenty of documents piling up on your desk.

You need a better methodology in order to increase your in­come and possibly get a promotion. If you lead by example, your team will be happy to follow you.

PISCES

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

It takes time to build self­confidence. An achievement will make you stand out and you’ll be recognized for it for a long time. At the very least, you’ll be applauded for receiving a medal. Discussions about you will feature the word “respect.”

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FINANCE

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Are you struggling to keep a budget?

CLEVE DeSOUZA cleve@carib101.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

For many people, the word “budget” carries a negative connotation. It is in the category of words like “diet” or “waiting”. Most people know that it is essential, but nothing to get excited about. In fact, budgeting often causes stress and a sense of foreboding.

Much like going in for dental work, it is just a part of life to be endured in order to keep things running smoothly.

What if there was a better way? What if there was a different perspective that made budgeting easier and more enjoyable?

Here are some strategies to help minimize the budget struggle.

Strategy #1 Develop a conviction around goals The reality in our world is that most Canadians lack true motivation when it comes to budgeting. It is viewed as a chore, and something that must be maintained because that is what you do. You have to pay the bills, therefore, you have to budget the money.

However, this is a very wrong mind-set.

People who embrace budgeting often have a perspective that is purely focused on money goals and not money obliga-

tions. This means that if you begin identifying financial goals for your life and future, and then develop a conviction around seeing them come to pass, budgeting becomes a welcome tool that helps you reach those goals instead of an unwanted duty to be endured.

Strategy #2 Automate everything possible If you walk into just about any kitchen in Canada, you will find a plethora of automated gadgets that make our lives easier.

Microwaves and instant pots that cook entire meals in minutes instead of hours, dishwashers that clean, rinse, and sanitize with the push of a button, and coffee makers that turn on and brew through a smartphone app.

If automation works, why aren’t we using it for money?

Whether you choose to set up recurring mortgage payments with your bank or turn on auto pay with your utility company, one trick to keeping budgeting on track is automating your finances. This may still require the push of a button or the opening of an app, but it will be more streamlined and less time consuming than paying each bill individually.

Strategy #3 Review and celebrate progress Another reason that budgeting gets a bad name is because people often don’t allow themselves room in the budget for adjustments or celebrations. In many cases, the stress of keeping a budget leads to overspending and then that leads to more stress.

Then the budget is ignored altogether.

Instead of only reviewing your budget when you think things have gone off the rails, make it a regular weekly occurrence.

Give yourself room to adjust a little if life was more expensive than you planned for during the week and celebrate the winning weeks when you stayed on (or under) budget.

Strategy #4 Have an accountability coach Social media has become immensely popular primarily because people love sharing and connecting with others. Trying to do anything alone on an island doesn’t work well, budgeting included.

People need community and accountability for success.

Whether you partner with a spouse or close friend or choose to pay for the services of a professional accountability coach, get someone in your corner. Make it a person who you can vent to, brainstorm with, or who just asks you each week how things are going with your money goals. This will help you stay on track and build the budgeting mindset and muscle required to sustain and succeed.

Stop Struggling, Start Winning!

At the end of the day, a budget will always be a stressful struggle if you let it. Just as with anything else in life, budgets are what we make of them. By taking control of your mind-set about budgeting, you essentially take back the ability to let it stress you out.

Instead of letting a budget consume you and control you, begin putting it to work creating a financial future that you envision!

The Black Entrepreneurship Program in Canada Diversity in business is important, yet systemic barriers can be a challenge for aspiring Black entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, these challenges increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this, the Government of Canada, in partnership with several Black-led business organizations, has launched the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) to help address some of these barriers.

COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM The BEP aims to provide support for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to recover from the pandemic. Here are the three main components of the program:

1.

The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund. This fund provides loans of up to $250,000 to assist Black entrepreneurs across Canada.

2. The National Ecosystem Fund. This fund helps Black-led not-for-profit organizations in their capacity to support other Black entrepreneurs. The goal of this program is to create new services or expand existing services of mentorship, networking, financial planning and business training.

3. The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. This aspect of the program is meant to advance research that’ll identify barriers to success and growth for Black entrepreneurs. The research will be conducted by a group of Black community organizations in partnership with accredited educational institutions across Canada.

To learn more about the BEP or to apply for funding, visit the Government of Canada website.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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Should you get a dash cam?

4 signs your alternator is failing Your alternator plays a critical role in keeping your car’s battery charged and electronic systems running. To avoid an unexpected breakdown, here are four warning signs that your alternator may be failing.

1. Your battery warning light is on. When the battery-shaped warning light appears on your dashboard, it’s often an indicator that your alternator is no longer working properly and has dropped below its de­signated voltage capacity.

2. Your electronic accessories are slow. If you find that your power windows are operating slowly or your windshield wipers and heated seats aren’t working properly, your alternator is likely on its last legs and needs to be serviced.

3. You hear unusual sounds. Growling and high-pitched squeaking or whining noises coming from under the hood of your car are often signs that the alternator belt has come loose or is misaligned.

In ad­dition, grinding sounds could indicate that your alternator has a wornout or broken bearing that needs to be replaced.

4. Your lights are dimmer than usual. Your alternator may be failing if your headlights seem dim or you notice that your dashboard lights flicker when you turn on the radio.

If you notice any of these signs or are having trouble starting your car, you should make an appointment to have your alternator inspected by a mechanic.

Dash cams, or dashboard cameras, are becoming increasingly popular among drivers. Before you purchase one for your­ self, however, here’s an overview of what you should know about these devices.

BENEFITS Dash cams can provide evidence if you’re ever in an accident. Since they record what goes on in front of your vehicle, they’ll capture any collision that occurs and allow you to determine what hap­pened and who’s at fault.

Additionally, dash cams encourage motorists to make better driving decisions. And if you have a clean driving record, it can help minimize your car insurance premiums.

Lastly, these devices can be used to re­port reckless and dangerous drivers, which can help prevent future road accidents.

FEATURES Dash cams sync to your car’s ignition and automatically start recording when your vehicle is running. However, some can also be activated when your car is parked if they detect motion or an impact. This can be useful if there’s a theft, vandalism or a hit and run. In addition, some models include night vision, Wi-Fi and integrated GPS systems that can track your vehicle’s speed and location.

It’s possible to purchase a basic dash cam for as little as $60, or splurge on a model with all the bells and whistles for up to $600.

The biggest drawback of dash cams is that they can be a distraction if not used properly. Remember to remain alert when you drive, and keep your eyes focused on the road.