A Trump Administration: The Title Alone Reads like a Horror Film
In my first year as a Communications/Political Science student at York University, our Mass Communications professor told us the story of Archie Bunker, one of the characters in the TV sitcom “All in the Family”. Billed as adult social satire, All in the Family featured a central character, Archie, played well by Carroll O’Connor. Archie’s character was created, our professor explained, as that highly politically incorrect...
Zumba For Hope 4: Pickering Community Dances for “Learning For Hope”
It was yet another incredibly successful edition of the 4th Annual “Zumba For Hope” Friday night. The event, organized by “Learning For Hope” and Linda Raponi of “Zumba Love Pure Energy Fitness” brought together the students of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School and the zumba-loving communities in Pickering and all over Durham Region on a sizzling night of Zumba dancing, fun, laughter, high energy...
Pickering Ward 1 By-Election: The Aftermath
Back in November I decided to throw my name in the hat as the Pickering Ward 1 seat became available when long-time Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell won the seat for the Liberals during last October’s federal election. With that victory, Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe was appointed to the Regional seat and his City Councillor spot became vacant. 12 people signed up to compete for the opportunity (myself...
For Your Valentine: Alma Latina’s 10 Most Romantic Songs in the Spanish Language
Many may think that the myth of the “Latin Lover” is nothing but that, a myth. But if you’re familiar with the immense legacy of romantic ballads in the Spanish language, you may start to believe that Latinos know a thing or two about what romance is all about. Picking our Top 10 Romantic Songs for this Valentine’s Day proved to be a monumental task, given the enormous body of work of so many artists from every...
Durham Region’s LDIPC unveils new Diversity & Immigration Community Plan
This past Monday the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council (LDIPC) unveiled the second edition of their Diversity and Immigration Community Plan, a continuation of the great work they have been doing since the initiative began in 2007. Audrey Andrews, Manager of the Region of Durham’s Diversity and Immigration Program, gave an exhaustive recount of all the accomplishments the...
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