Kenrick McRae disappointed by weak sanctioning of police
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Kenrick McRae disappointed by weak sanctioning of police

Officers suspended for 13 days without pay Rosie Awori (LJI) “That’s not justice, but I am not someone who gives up easily, but that’s not right,” Kenrick McRae’s voice...

SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY PLUNGES as  COVID-19 Numbers surges
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SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY PLUNGES as COVID-19 Numbers surges

Recent indicators shows that South Africa’s economy plunged by 51% in the second quarter of 2020 a frighten new reality that sent shock wave across the nation, one of...

Coach Ray can put your young, aspiring athlete on a path to college and probably pro football
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Coach Ray can put your young, aspiring athlete on a path to college and probably pro football

Rosie Awori – LJI Reporter As fitness centres and gyms remain closed due restrictions brought on by the pandemic, program directors are forced to come up with innovative ways...

The SSYO extends a hand to the young
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The SSYO extends a hand to the young

  Rosie Awori (Local Journalism Initiative) Compelled by the lack of available resources in the south shore for marginalized youth and driven by a sense of urgency following the...

Much of the $25 million in capacity building funding still available Community News

Much of the $25 million in capacity building funding still available

  Rosie Awori (Local Journalism Initiative) Of late the Liberal government has been focussing on inclusivity as well as social and economic equity for all groups as a major...

Numbers of Infected are  frighteningly high in South Africa
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Numbers of Infected are frighteningly high in South Africa

South Africa has become the hardest hit nation on the continent with the highest rates of COVID-19 infections. It is also has the fifth highest number of confirmed cases...

We want to belong
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We want to belong

  Rosie Awori – (LJI Reporter) The Migrant Rights Network is once again calling on the Canadian government to give full and permanent immigration status to all. The network,...

A love letter to Congo
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A love letter to Congo

“I want people to discover our culture and our food, not just African people but everyone else should try it and learn more about who we are.” Rosie Awori...

Parents are not all cool with the new back to school rules
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Parents are not all cool with the new back to school rules

Rosie Awori (Local Journalism Initiative) This fall back, the usual back to school rush will not be colored by eager students and parents clamoring for school supplies. The announcement...

BLACK LIVES IN Danger in T.O.
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BLACK LIVES IN Danger in T.O.

Damning report on T.O police and racial profiling Rosie Awori (Local Journalism Initiative) Coming hot of the heels of Montreal’s report on racism, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)...