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Dennis Mathu and Stephanie Gordon first started posting financial-advice videos on YouTube three years ago — a side hustle that helped to scratch a creative itch. They never imagined it would lead them down some of the most powerful political corridors in Canada. Mathu and Gordon — Steph & Den, …
Read More »‘They knew’: Victims of sexual abuse by Ontario youth leader sue Anglican Church
A former youth leader at the Church of St. Bride’s in Mississauga, Ont., who was previously convicted of sexual assaults on young boys, is now being sued, along with the Anglican Church of Canada. Garth Bent, who also worked as a camp counsellor at Ontario Pioneer Camp in Port Sydney, …
Read More »Youth try to hook Walter at 35th Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough
Hundreds of youth hope to reel in the elusive Walter the rainbow trout during the 35th annual Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough, Ont., later this month. The prized fish, which weighs six to eight pounds, is the main attraction of the annual fishing derby on Saturday, April 27 …
Read More »Man. Premier Wab Kinew cites importance of youth on National Indigenous Languages Day – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew released a statement Sunday to mark the National Indigenous Languages Day, highlighting the importance of Indigenous youth speaking the languages of their people. “If we come from places like Winnipeg, Lake Minnewasta, the Assiniboine River, Odanah Colony, Manitoba …
Read More »‘It will not be fine’: Winnipeg youth system needs revamp in light of increased crime, advocate says – Winnipeg
A recent spate of violent crimes committed by Winnipeg youth — with the youngest suspect only 13 years old — is a sign that the entire system is broken and must be re-evaluated, a local advocate says. Inner City Youth Alive’s Kent Dueck says there needs to be quicker intervention …
Read More »Impaired driving prevention program gives Manitoba youth ‘a realistic look’ – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An impaired driving prevention program is making the rounds in Manitoba schools. “Young people are at increased risk for impaired driving,” Mothers Against Drink Driving (MADD) said, adding car crashes are the top reason Canadian kids die. It said, “alcohol, cannabis and/or …
Read More »Youth sexually assaulted in North Vancouver park washroom – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size North Vancouver RCMP are warning the public after a male youth was allegedly sexually assaulted inside a park washroom. Mounties say the youth stopped to use the public bathroom at the Inter River Park on Premier Street at 3 p.m. on Feb. …
Read More »AfroQuiz teaching Black History to Edmonton youth for over 30 years – Edmonton
For 32 years, the Council of Canadians of African and Caribbean Heritage has put Edmonton youth to the test to see how much they know about Black History in a game-show-styled competition called AfroQuiz. Kids from grades one to 12 filled the Stanley A. Milner Library auditorium Saturday to compete …
Read More »Guelph Youth Singers choir receives $20k grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Guelph Youth Singers started 2024 on a financial high note. The local award-winning choir recently received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to the tune of $20,000 to purchase and upgrade equipment. The big purchase will enhance the organization’s performances. Artistic …
Read More »Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center
When Shanicka “Shak” Edwards first moved to Innisfill from Toronto, it was a difficult adjustment. “My family was the only Black family in the community. So, I struggled finding spaces that I could see people that were reflective of me or accessing resources,” she said. Edwards built Shak’s World Community …
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