Category: People making a difference

Light: A Mother’s Day Tribute Kika Otiono My mother is light. There is no other word to describe it. Her grace is impenetrable, her faith unwavering. The word ‘love’ also…

by Sazini Nzula I can still remember the man’s exact words: “How can I tell them, they wouldn’t understand”. They, were his brother and family members living elsewhere in Canada….

by Catherine Newry Pascale Newry is easily the most influential person in my life and not just because she’s my mom, but because of the enormous amount of respect that…

My name is Tristan Bailey, and I am Joanne Robinson’s son. This is my “ honouring our mothers” article on behalf of my brother and I. Thank you The word…

A tribute to Special Mother, by Ken Campbell My mother, , was born and raised in Jamaica and migrated to Canada when she was a twenty seven year old.  She…

  Happy Mother’s day Mom!   Mother’s day By Nwike Osiagwu. Mothers are specially made to have compassion for people. God indeed wired that aspect into women’s DNA. I do…

To our beloved Mother, confidant, and tower of strength: Suzette P. Weekes Throughout our short life journey, we have witness the remarkable attributes of our dear mother, Suzette. She has demonstrated the…

An Ottawa Police officer has returned from Cambodia, where she spent nearly a year investigating the war crimes of the Khmer Rouge regime. Staff Sgt. Isobel Granger was part of…

The year 2015 was a banner one for Dr. Fahima Osman. Certainly her specialized breast cancer surgery at North York General is notable (as is the grant she received in…