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In the Tradition of Military Poets: Umar Abubakar Sidi’s Like Butterflies Scattered About By Art Rascals
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the Tradition of Military Poets: Umar Abubakar Sidi’s Like Butterflies Scattered About By Art Rascals Umar Abubakar Sidi’s second book of poems has been generously praised by early reviewers, lending credence to his burgeoning place in Nigeria and Africa’s literary firmament. He made his first promising impression three years ago when he notched his Read More…
One-millionth Person Displaced By Somalia Drought
Reading Time: 2 minutes A devastating drought in Somalia has reached unprecedented levels, as the one-millionth person displaced by the drought was registered this week. By: Karl SchembriRegional Media Advisor, East Africa & Yemen e-mail: karl.schembri@nrc.no Mobile +254 741 664 562 www.nrc.no More than 755,000 people have been internally displaced in Somalia because of the severe drought this year, bringing Read More…
SABE, An Indigenous-led, Trauma-Informed Project Launches in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village
Reading Time: 2 minutes SABE, An Indigenous-led, Trauma-Informed Project Launches in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village A new provincially funded pilot project with the purpose of providing trauma-informed support and safety services was started today to Winnipeg’s Osborne Village. SABE Peace Walkers will be leading the project with the team focusing on Indigenous-led non-violent crisis interventions. A trauma-informed approach will be Read More…
What To Do When Your Flight Gets Cancelled or Delayed:
Airport delays continue to be an unwelcomed aftermath of the COVID pandemic Flying can be stressful. Since airlines must meet a certain number of operating hours and available seats, they often have to cancel or re-schedule flights. Depending on your flight, you might experience delays due to bad weather, maintenance issues with an aircraft, staffing shortages or insufficient airport capacity. Keeping this in mind, here are some tips that may come in handy during such situations. No matter what happens, you'll be more prepared if you know the facts. So, stay up-to-date on the latest news, weather conditions and possible flight disruptions.Viola Desmond Recognized As A Person Of National Historic Significance
In 20218, the Canadian government named Viola Desmond a National Historic Person The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Member of Parliament for Central Nova Scotia will take part in a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque unveiling ceremony on Friday, August 12th, to commemorate the national historical significance of Viola Desmond (1914-1965). Desmond, an African Canadian Halifax businesswoman, ignited nationwide attention to the African Nova Scotian Community's struggle for equal rights and was recognized as an icon of Canada's human rights and freedoms movement. Viola Irene Desmond, a businesswoman and civil rights activist, was born July
Canada Announces Temporary Import Ban On The Importation Of Restricted Handguns
The national freezes on handguns take effect on August 19, 2022 In many communities across the nation, gun violence has caused devastating outcomes, and too many Canadians have lost loved ones. According to Statistics Canada, firearms were used in over 40 percent of homicides in Canada in 2019. The number of registered handguns in Canada increased by 71 per cent between 2010 and 2020, reaching approximately 1.1 million. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced a temporary import ban on the importation of restricted handguns. In a restricted number of exceptions to Bill C-21, handguns
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Chinese People’s Well-Being Is A National Priority
Reading Time: 4 minutes “National Priorities” has recently become a trending phrase in China. I had always pondered how to overcome the barriers of language and culture and to express this sentiment to my Canadian friends. Not long ago, while wandering in Beijing, I passed by a government agency in China – the National Rural Revitalization Administration, which explained Read More…
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The G.O.P Has Been Replaced With Anti-Law Enforcement And M.A.G.A Sycophants
Reading Time: 2 minutes The so-called party of law and order is calling to defund the police after they assault them Just days after the Federal Bureau (F.B.I) of Investigation executed a legal search on the former disgraced U.S President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago compound under the espionage act, members of the Republican Party and Fox News, and right-wing media cast Read More…
