WHAT REALLY IS CHRISTMAS?
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WHAT REALLY IS CHRISTMAS?

As we approach the Xmas season, I thought a change of pace might be welcome, so I am shifting gear and topic somewhat. Continuing, I feel that I may...

ARE WE REALLY TEACHING OUR CHILDREN?
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ARE WE REALLY TEACHING OUR CHILDREN?

Everyone seems to want to tell parents what they feel is the correct way to raise children, while at the same time telling them every child is different. Far...

Montreal Vaccine Riot of 1887
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Montreal Vaccine Riot of 1887

As the vaccination period (flu) draws near, it should once again be brought to recall that vaccination is unique among de facto mandatory requirements in this modern era, requiring...

BILL 96: Fatal or Final Anglo Fix
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BILL 96: Fatal or Final Anglo Fix

Act III, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar begins with one of the most famous speeches in all of William Shakespeare’s dramatic works. Mark Antony starts his eulogy for Julius...

Graduation Speeches —-  Guiding  Primciples-Absent Reality
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Graduation Speeches —- Guiding Primciples-Absent Reality

Reality is often left out of commencement speeches. It is the season of graduation, which brings in its wake no shortage of life-changing advice for young people. Secondary schools,...

Distancing from the “WE” crowd
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Distancing from the “WE” crowd

For far too often we have heard members of our community say “We” have got to do better, but in essence and reality, it is the man or woman...

Have We Reached the Root of The Truth?
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Have We Reached the Root of The Truth?

Concern has recently been voiced regarding absenteeism in Quebec schools as the records reveal that a growing number of students are not showing up for schools. According to La...

Black Community——Our “Future” and Mental Wellness
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Black Community——Our “Future” and Mental Wellness

We have all heard the saying, “The youth are our future.” But is the Black community looking at its future? And how is the community supporting the wellness of...

Diversity and Inclusion
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Diversity and Inclusion

As I attended and participated in some of the recently concluded Black History Month celebrations, I was forced to examine certain facets of our communal and cultural existence, given...

Please acknowledge receipt
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Please acknowledge receipt

February is the shortest month of the year, and we fill it with 12 months of material. Every day, prominent Black personalities, executives and others are booked solid, and...