As part of the celebration of the Black History Month (BMH), we decide to have a special interview with Yusuf Shire, the President of New Brunswick African Association (NBAA), a Pan-African son of the soil that believes black shines brightest. He gave us an insight to his view about the black race and the best...
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Why immigrant entrepreneurs are investing in pre-construction properties
Buying into the future might be the only cool way to get into the red hot Canadian housing market With bidding wars now spreading to other cities in Canada beyond Toronto and Vancouver, investing in pre-construction projects is becoming a better option for both investors and first-time home buyers. Ossie, an immigrant entrepreneur bought a pre-construction...
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The origin of Black Engineers of Canada: Lessons for immigrants
Conversation with Tomiwa Olukiyesi, Facilities Manager, 3M Canada, Co-founding Executive Director, Black Engineers of Canada. “I came from humble beginnings. 20 years ago, I was a struggling newcomer to Canada, unable to secure a job. 30 years ago, I was the only female engineering student at my University in Nigeria. Today, I am a successful...
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Put your ego aside when you immigrate to a new country- Cara Lam
There’s more to experience in Canada than the freezing weather and the spectacular Niagara Falls Cara, a highly rated UX Content instructor as well as a UX content strategist at Capco, knows what it’s like to leave your country and all that you are familiar with and immigrate to a new country. Cara shared 7...
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Canada is dropping pre-entry tests. Here’s what fully vaccinated travellers need to know
The federal government announced Thursday that it will do away with the pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirement for all fully vaccinated travellers coming to Canada, removing a major roadblock to the free flow of people. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said that with vaccination rates high and the COVID-19 case count stable, Ottawa is now comfortable with...
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Tribe Network’s Black Entrepreneurship Program
Tribe Network’s Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Atlantic Canada with access to services and opportunities to help START, BUILD and ACCELERATE their business. Access to capital 💰 World-class coaching 📚 Business development & skills training 📊 Peer-to-peer support and mentorship 🤝 Membership to local innovation hubs, incubators and accelerators...
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Hope rises for Uber drivers: better pay and benefits coming soon – By Kanbi Owolabi
100,000 Canadian Uber drivers dream and press on Uber drivers in Canada, who are mostly immigrants, have been clamoring for better pay, work benefits and improved employment conditions for many years. The working conditions for Uber drivers are poised to improve soon. Uber Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with a private sector union that...
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How you can support Ukraine: List of credible charities
Canada and its large immigrant population have many reasons to care about Ukraine. There are almost 1.4 million persons of Ukrainian origin in Canada. The Russia – Ukraine crisis is now a full-blown war. In a war, charities have a limited role to be effective. A war is different from a natural disaster like an earthquake....
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40 part-time businesses you can start without quitting your job
How would you like to have a part time business or side hustle and still retain your full-time job? Here are some ways you can start a small side business right away in your spare time. Create and sell your own handmade goods Be an UBER or Lyft driver Host with Airbnb Sell digital subscriptions Join the...
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Ontario Introduces $15 Minimum Wage For Gig Workers
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his labour minister announced plans for new legislation that will extend the $15 minimum wage to gig workers, such as Uber drivers. The government introduced what it’s calling the “Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act,” which establishes core rights for workers who perform digital platform work, such as Uber, Lyft, and...