GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Grenada celebrated its 41st anniversary of political independence from Britain, last Saturday, with Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell urging nationals to unite so as to ensure the future socio-economic development of the island. The celebrations included ...
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Feed SubscriptionMedical Marijuana May Not Benefit New York’s Poor Patients
Photo above: Medical marijuana from a dispensary in California. Photo credit: David Trawin/cc by 2.0. By Roger Hamilton-Martin New York Correspondent NEW YORK, New York (IPS) — A bill which will bring medical marijuana to New York State in 2016 will ...
Read More »Jamaican Government Recruits Carleton Accessibility Experts for Gordon House Audit
Ottawa, Ontario – Carleton University accessibility experts are lending a hand to the government of Jamaica in a project to make the country’s legislative building, George William Gordon House, accessible to those with disabilities. On Feb. 15, Dean Mellway, acting ...
Read More »Symbolism Of The Canadian Flag
By Rupert Johnson Sunday, February 15, 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of our Canadian flag which has become a powerful symbol of freedom, democracy and diversity. Therefore, on this historic day we should pause and reflect upon the symbolism of ...
Read More »Valentine’s Day Recipe: Mustard-Crusted Lamb
1 (1-pound) New Zealand lamb rib roast (rack of lamb), 8 ribs, flap trimmed ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard with seeds 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint or basil leaves 4 tbsp. chopped shallots ¼ cup ...
Read More »Valentine’s Day Recipe: Milk Chocolate Pots de Crème
10 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup sugar 5 large egg yolks Crème fraîche, for garnish Chocolate shavings, for garnish Preparation: In a large heat-proof bowl, ...
Read More »Valentine’s Day Recipe: Pomegranate-Champagne Punch
1 ½ cups pomegranate juice 1 cup pear nectar ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier 1 bottle (750-milliliter) Champagne Preparation: In a large pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur. Slowly add Champagne. Serve over ice.
Read More »5 Secrets For Winning A Post-Secondary Scholarship
NC – Each year, thousands of Canadian students earn scholarships that help them offset their education costs. Surprisingly, over $15 million of the $70 million available each year in scholarship dollars goes unclaimed, according to industry estimates. “Scholarships are a ...
Read More »African Canadian Achievement Awards Celebrates Three Decades Of Excellence
TORONTO, Ontario — There can be no growth of a people if excellence is not noted as integral to the society’s composition. Among the Black communities in Canada, the African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA) stands as a bastion of determination ...
Read More »5 Myths About Losing Weight This Year
M.D. Breaks Down Why It’s Not Your Fault Obesity in Canada is a growing health concern, which is “expected to surpass smoking as the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality … and represents a burden of Can$3.96 billion on ...
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