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People with Sway — Charmaine Hooper

Among other things, Charmaine Hooper is the only Canadian player in Women’s United Soccer Association history to score in the Founders Cup III. Read more about this remarkable athlete.

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The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is paving the way for a new and vibrant breed of young entrepreneurs. In November, the BBPA held its first National Black Business and Professional Convention (NBBPC) at Toronto’s Sheraton Centre to promote youth entrepreneurship, diversity, economic empowerment, and to provide networking opportunities.

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Tropicana Community Services looks to root itself in one location

Another exciting update is the expansion of services at the Tropicana employment centre. Through Employment Ontario, the centre, which primarily served youth, is now able to broaden its client base to include adults. Plus, each summer, Tropicana facilitates Summer Jobs for Youth, a provincial government program that provides job readiness, training and support with paid employment placements through July and August.

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McGuinty reveals government initiative aimed at helping young people succeed

Premier Dalton McGuinty and his team hosted an Ethnic Media Reception on December 15 at the new Bram & Bluma Salon at the Toronto Public Library. Many local Liberal MPP’s, with the notable exception of Mike Colle of St Paul, attended while the Premier talked about the rich diversity of Ontario and the magic of family, paying special tribute to his own family of 12, including his father who was an MPP in the late ’80s.

Black History Month, People & Community »

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Website highlighting Black Canadian achievements celebrates its own success

For 28 precious days (sometimes 29), the roles of iconic figures like Lincoln Alexander, Liberty Silver and Donovan Bailey are examined and lauded. But for Mhairy McLachlan and Ricardo McRae, the founders of Whos WhoInBlackCanada.com, a single month of recognizing Black Canadians was simply not enough.

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Toronto’s first Black female police officer retires after 30 years

Terry James has seen the Toronto Police Force change considerably over the years and is proud to have been part of the evolution of the Force.

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A reason to smile

Dentist Anthony STERLING gives his community cause to flash those pearly whites.

Money & Careers »

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Tax time tips

Sway gives you the lowdown on making the unavoidable procedure work for you.

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Tips on building long-term wealth

Millionaires are younger these days, but one financial planner notes a gap in turning the momentum into long-term wealth.

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Legal advice from lawyer Leslyn Lewis

My best friend of 20 years was losing her house and asked me to co-sign a loan for her. She defaulted on the $25,000 loan and the bank was coming after me. I had no choice but to pay off the loan to save my credit.