Strengthening Your IR Strategy at Year’s End
Posted on 15 November 2023Another year has come and gone, and a new one is just about to begin. This is a crucial moment in your investor relations strategy as you consider the months ahead. According to Bloomberg, the capital markets may find some relief in 2024. With the end of interest rate hikes, the forecasts are practically bullish — many economists believe that the dreaded recession is no longer on th ...
A Game is an exciting science fiction book that will make reality seem unreal
Posted on 03 March 2022Over the years, we have seen quite a number of science fiction titles crowding the shelves. Some have lived up to their hype, while others have been largely underwhelming. However, one thing science fiction does is consistently stretch your imagination and open your mind to new perspectives. It’s no surprise that this genre has become one of the most popular amongst book lovers ...
Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating Contributions of Asian Communities and Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in Canada
Posted on 24 June 2021OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Every May since 2002, the Government of Canada officially celebrates Asian Heritage Month, where we recognize the many communities of Asian descent that make invaluable contributions to all aspects of the society, economy, and culture in Canada. This year's virtual events celebrated these contributions and the rich diversity of cultures of Asian descent. The event ...
U of T’s Kenneth Fung on the impact of anti-Asian racism on mental health
Posted on 24 June 2021With anti-Asian racism on the rise in Canada, concerns are mounting over the impact on people’s mental health. That’s why University of Toronto psychiatrist Kenneth Fung says it’s important to couple the fight against Anti-Asian racism with efforts to build resilience in individuals and communities – and foster culturally competent mental health s ...
Racism & the Americanization of Canadian history: Why we shouldn’t look at ourselves through a U.S. lens
Posted on 24 June 2021On April 20, a jury in Minnesota found Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. Following the verdict, Canadian media was filled with extensive coverage and endless analyses of the story. Many Canadians watched the racism unfold in the United States with a sense of moral superiority and relief th ...
Trudeau government set to apologize to Italian Canadians for war internment
Posted on 24 June 2021It is a stretch of road lined with postcard perfect views and promises of escape and a sense of freedom. But 80 years ago, sitting under the same shadows of the Rocky Mountains, was Camp No. 130 (also known as Kananaskis Camp). The Canadian government sent prisoners of war there and interned those deemed to be “enemy aliens.†On June 10, 1940, when Italy declared war on the United ...
78% of Black Canadians consider racism in Canada a severe problem
Posted on 24 June 2021According to a new report from York University, the vast majority of Black people in Canada regularly experience racism and believe it is a severe problem where they live. The inaugural Black Canadian National Survey asked 5,000 people across the country for their views on various social issues in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder last year. The responses position racism as a pressing ...
How to Avoid Online Payment Fraud While Using UPI Apps, E-Wallets
Posted on 11 March 2021Avoiding online payment fraud while using UPI apps or e-wallets is becoming increasingly difficult with the growing volume of online transaction in India. Total number of transactions made through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in February 2021 was 2.29 billion, according to data provided by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). And as more people make payments usi ...
Why Borrow Words Just to Spell them Incorrectly?
Posted on 03 July 2019English language is the most popular and widely spoken language on earth. Other popular languages include French, and Arabic amongst others. However, unlike some other languages, English has borrowed some of her words from other languages with most borrowed words being from, French, Portuguese Spanish, German, Greek, Latin or other languages. Most proper nouns are native English terms exce ...
Classy Warriors congratulate Raptors on first NBA championship with full-page ad
Posted on 19 June 2019TORONTO -- The Golden State Warriors are showing their championship pedigree even in defeat. The Warriors took out a full-page ad in Monday's Toronto Star to congratulate the Raptors on their first NBA title. The Raptors beat Golden State in six games to win the championship series and deny the Warriors a third straight Larry O'Brien Trophy and fourth in five years. "The Golden St ...
