Ford Nation Mourns the Passing of a Former Mayor

The City of Toronto morns’ the passing of Robert Bruce Ford commonly known as Rob Ford, who died in Mount Sinai Hospital on March 22^nd,  at the age of 46. He had a rare form of cancer called pleomorphic liposarcoma  which doctors tried desperately to treat but ford lost his battle.

From the office of city councilor, Ford entered the election campaign with a promise to stop the gravy train that led him to victory and he became the 64^th mayor of Toronto. He quickly gained the trust and love of the people when he took office; and most importantly, with his election promise he saved tax payers lots of money.

 Despite political differences and lots of controversy, Ford’s public life led him to become famous both at home and around the world. He was very outspoken and had political relationships at all level of government, he touched the lives of everyone he meets and was known as the people’s mayor.

Ford’s and his close-knit family is seen as a force around their community. He will be remembered as an historical figure and one of the best individual that holds an office in politics. Hundreds of people lined up at City Hall to pay their respects and sign the book of condolences.

Ford nation will always be alive; remembering the legacy of a determined mayor who stood up for them when no one else would. He was a father, a husband and a son, gone too soon may his soul Rest in Peace.

Connect 4 Life and BTC graduates its first set of students

The Broadcast Training Center in Mississauga which specializes in disability training, has proudly held its first graduation ceremony with a diverse group of graduates who are leaving equipped and ready to take on the world in their featured career path in radio and television.

President and founder of Connect 4 Life and Voices 4 Ability Melanie Taddeo said, “I’m so proud it’s exciting to see it come to life and look how far they have all grown individually.”  “It’s sad to see them go but bitter sweet.”  Taddeo said, over the duration of the course she saw the family dynamic developed among the students and it was good.

The program first started in September of 2015. It is open to mature individuals of all ages with a disability who are capable of contributing to society; the students have successfully completed a six months course which include practical training in broadcasting followed by an internship. They each accept their graduate certificates with pride, from here are all eligible professional.  

Lead instructor Joe Snider said, “Initially I did not know what to expect but it turned out to be just a wonderful experience.”  “Its a happy day but also a sad day, the students formed a great family like relation ship over the course six- months and that’s primarily due to the small student duration.”

 “I grew more as a person and not just from the broadcasting program here but I learned a lot more about myself and I made a lot of good friends,” said graduate student Broc Richardson. “Taking Radio Broadcasting here would be the right program especially if you have a disability it’s a great program they are extremely accommodating it’s like a family environment.”

Student Lily Wong said, “I will take away the positive environment; everyone here is so supportive and so positive and accepting of everyone else.

Wong said everyone are very opening minded and she gets encouragement outside the class as well, where she could talk about anything and everything would be done to help her.

 “I feel very good, I’m really happy that I did this course, I learned a lot about what is going on in the world,”  said Chris Sadowski also a graduate student.  “I am a natural comedian I love imitating actors especially Robin Williams, he is my favorite, I am capable and I recommend for anybody to do this course it was a great experience.”