H1N1
With the second wave of the H1N1 virus appearing, anti-poverty activist Rene Adams encourages potential donors wishing to help vulnerable populations to add items such as hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial soaps to their contributions.
2010 World Cup
Soccer referee Ige Egal is counting down to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa! For him, the World Cup experience in Toronto is like no other and with an MLS team of our own, he is excited Toronto’s soccer fans have come together in their diversity to support one team.
Teen Pregnancy
Denise Burnett, a single mother of two, has lived the experience of being a teenaged mom and is now baring witness to her daughter choosing motherhood at the age of 17. She is ready to comment on the impact of pregnant teens on family life and offer her thoughts on who the system is supporting.
Ontario’s Bill 118, The Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transporation Act, 2009
Social media expert Ricardo McRae invites individuals to join him in spreading the word about Bill 118. He says that while the speed of instant communication is great, texting or using your cell phone while driving is very dangerous. The law might seem restrictive but it’s designed to save lives and make Ontario roads much safer.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time when we reflect upon all that we have – faith, family, friends and freedom. With heartfelt appreciation we renew our commitment to serve our children and youth, helping them to realize their full potential. It is also a time to think about at risk children living in poor neighbourhoods like York South-Weston where Karl Lewis and Colleen Lewis lead an academic mentoring program for children and youth.
Challenges faced by youth immigrating to Canada
One of the issues faced by young immigrants today is the pull factor between whether they should maintain their religious and cultural identities or simply blend into their new country. Tinashe Mafukidze thinks that the unfortunate story of Suaad Hagi Mohamud speaks directly to this challenge by reminding us that the face of what a Canadian looks like has changed from 50 years ago. It’s time that we truly embrace Canada’s diverse cultures and identities so that our immigrant youth can feel like they matter too.