And the winner is : The Donald

After eighteen long months of scandalous campaigning millions of Americans went out to cast their vote and the historic US election closes with the victory going to Republican Donald J. Trump.

It was a presidential race like no other, a bitter and tiresome journey locked in a nasty clashes between  controversial TV star and businessman and former First Lady Hillary Clinton, but  the people  finally decides and the outcome is obvious;  the forty fifth  president has been chosen for the most powerful title on the land.

 But what will this win means for the American people. As the Obama’s prepare to exit the White House and the Trump's move in one can only wonder what to expect for the months and years ahead.

 After   all, the entire powerful campaign slogan “Make America Great Again” will now be tested, as Trump accepts the outcome of his win. Everyone will now have to unite behind the new elected president for the betterment of every one.

For the road ahead there will be great concerns and distress as Americans begin their journey in choppy waters.  May God help America.

Ontario's Premier reveal her plans at Lunch

The Honorable Kathleen Wynne was the guest of honor and keynote speaker at Mississauga Board of Trade Luncheon on Monday. (April 25, 2016)

The event hosted by Mississauga Board of Trade and sponsored by CN Rail was held at The Mississauga Convention Centre. In attendance were business and community members. 

Wynne delivered a speech revealing the four – part plan for the Province she also highlighted the governments plan for job and growth in the economy.

The list of the plan includes building infrastructure and investing in people  skills and the new sleigh program.

She emphasized on the Post Secondary Participation for low income families  which will begin in 2017 and praised climate change and the action that has been taken  to solve it.

“We do every thing we  could and we can take it to the next generation.”  Said Wynne.

“Smug days are over  with  the new way  forward  is modern transit  to fight climate change  which is hope  in reducing green house gas.”

Wynne said the population is getting smarter and students are graduating from high school which is good for growth because there is need for a  shift to move ahead.

 She ended by saying “we are building Ontario up in partnership with you and we want to share that partnership.” 

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.”

Cauliflower declared as a royalty food

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The cauliflower rise to stardom after been declared as a luxury food, when a decline in the Canadian dollar sent the price to a rocket  high of up to$8 a head in the US and $3.99 each  in most  Canadian grocery stores.
 As food prices rise Quarts News Website in the US  declares the cauliflower as "white gold" while the Washington Post wandered  about the fluctuation of its price and  how it will affect families.
After much uproar the price has started to stabilize and for those who did not know that  this food existed will now take notice.
As the cauliflower remains very pricey just think of  fun recipes that can be derived from this low- key food after all it is healthy.

Government and Community Service Fair

The ninth annual Government and Community Service Fair kicks off at the Cloverdale Mall with over a hundred exhibitors and  more than two hundred people in attendance.

The purpose of the event was to create awareness among the Constituency organizers, community organizations, and families.

“We have one hundred and twenty different organizations from community to not - for- profits, to some that are government funded to actually ministries that are here advertising their services and just bringing them closer to what’s available,” said Adam Feldman, Constituency Assistant.

“In the riding of Etobicoke Lakeshore, and all the services that the local MP Peter Milczyn would have a great interest in. His office here with the office of Etobicoke Centre has put together this event that’s helpful for the community,” Feldman said.

MPP Peter Milczyn said, “We are very lucky in Etobicoke, there are a lot of community services, there are a lot of different supports for seniors, people with children with disabilities, there are a lot of investments in new programs that the government is implementing.”

“It’s all about getting the information out making people aware and being accessible and being able to make the link,”  said Milczyn.

Milczyn states he is prepared to answer questions or listen to any comments from anyone who wants to talk.

Some of the community service providers that were on hand were pleased with the day’s event and to share valid information.

Administrative Assistant Susan Junco of Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) said. “A lot of people think we are a travel agency but when we tell them about it they go oh good to know.”

“We explain TICO it’s a regulated, that there is specific legislation on how travel services are sold here in Ontario, they didn’t even know there are certain protection laws”.

Social Service Worker Valarie Heath said, “Today was very insightful and informative, I hope to volunteer with the Community Social Service program.”

Pan Am Games and Para Pan Am Games

Today community leaders, athletes and organizers all gathered to witness the keys for the athlete village been handed over for the 2015 Pam Am Games and Para Pan Am Games. The CIBC Pan Am Games will be the largest game ever in Canada, with over six thousand athletes from forty one countries expected to be in attendance, the excitement is starting to build around the city. With construction on the athlete’s village now completed the count down begins because the games are only five months away.