It’s that time of year when the Obamas take their usual summer vacation – Martha’s Vineyard again. It might just be the details of presidential vacation logistics, but the Obamas seem to have gotten into a bit of a rut. ...
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Ontario Citizenship And Immigration Minister, Michael Coteau, Understands The Immigrant Experience
By Dwain Wellington Rattray Pride Contributing Editor TORONTO, Ontario — With approximately 30 percent of the Ontario population identifying as non-native Canadians, it is imperative that the provincial government develop and sustain programs and initiatives geared toward the continued integration ...
Read More »Going Away On Vacation? What To Take Care Of At Home First
Summer is in full swing and Ontarians are itching to get away from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine and take a well-deserved vacation. Whether it’s a few days away at the cottage, a few weeks away visiting ...
Read More »Terri Salmon Stars In Me Get Mi Landed, 2
TORONTO, Ontario – While Jamaican icons, Honourable Louise Bennett Coverly and Leonie Forbes, have essentially set the stage in Jamaican theatre, Terri Salmon is one who is working assiduously to keep the standards high. Salmon is an award winning actress, who ...
Read More »Mitzie Hunter Wins By-election
By Neil Armstrong Pride Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario – Mitzie Hunter is the new Member of Provincial Parliament for the Scarborough-Guildwood riding after the Aug. 1 by-election in which she beat out former Toronto city councillor, Adam Giambrone, of the ...
Read More »Tips For Keeping Kids Safe In Water
By Donna de Levante Raphael Pride Parenting Columnist Summer is here and the combination of holidays, sunshine, water and children is a seductive but potentially a lethal mix. Tragically, drowning is still one of the highest causes of accidental death ...
Read More »Should Married Men Be Treated Like The Ten Plagues Of Egypt?
By Sandy Daley Never, ever date a married man! Why would you want to anyway? You will never be seen as number one: which you are. Men who cheat really have no intention of ever leaving their wives. The only ...
Read More »Can Gratitude Change Your Life?
Acclaimed Filmmaker Cites 3 Measurable Benefits of Being Thankful Filmmaker Doug Vermeeren likes to quote author Robert M. Pirsig when introducing the idea of positive psychology: “The truth knocks on the door and you say, ‘Go away, I’m looking for ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Glaucoma — The Vision Thief
By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist Glaucoma is a complex eye disorder that is referred to as the silent thief of sight. You can be seeing everything perfect with no need for glasses, yet you have glaucoma. So many people ...
Read More »Lemon Sponge Puddings
1 ¼ cups whole milk 3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated 1 tbsp grated lemon zest ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp unsalted butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar ½ cup flour Garnish: raspberries Preparation: Heat oven ...
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