November 2009
Government urged to spend in ethnic media
By RON FANFAIR
Arnold Auguste admits he did not know the difference between community and mainstream journalism when he began writing a column for a Black newspaper nearly four decades ago.
He says his columns focused on the positive things that were happening in the community and prompted him to enroll in Ryerson University's journalism program before launching Share, Canada's largest ethnic weekly newspaper, 31 years ago.
We want the truth on Afghan torture
By ARNOLD A. AUGUSTE, Publisher/Senior Editor
Plausible deniability. That's what underlings - most notably political underlings - provide in order to protect their masters from being caught in an unpleasant backlash if certain unsavory facts become known, facts that could damage a government, for example, or careers - especially political careers.
Is that what's happening in Ottawa with regard to the scandal over the torture of prisoners Canadian soldiers handed over to the Afghan police and military?
November 29 – December 5, 2009
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Show what you have to offer on the 29th, 30th and 1st and you will attract someone who is willing to help you. Don't let unexpected changes slow you down. Adapt and proceed to the finish line. Be prepared to delegate, not take on responsibilities that don't belong to you. Practical, concise action will lead to victory. Don't use force on the 2nd and 3rd if you want to get someone to do something for you. Problems, burdens or a responsibility you've taken all will try your patience. Take a little time for pampering. Socializing will lead to a better relationship and understanding with someone special on the 4th and 5th. Self-improvement projects will bring good results.
Netball Ontario salutes winners, pays tribute
By RON FANFAIR
Netball Ontario crowned this season's winners and paid tribute to one of its members who passed away suddenly early last October at its annual awards banquet last Saturday night.
Twilight captured the Division One and two titles and Tiffany Wolfe and Sherona Wilson clinched the finals Most Valuable Player awards.
A former Jamaica international, Wolfe is a member of Canada's senior team preparing for next month's Six-Nations series in Singapore.
U.S. gets CONCACAF’s support to host soccer’s World Cup
By RON FANFAIR
The United States is bidding to host soccer's World Cup again in either 2018 or 2022.
Mexico withdrew its bid last September, leaving the United States as the lone contender from the Americas region. The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Associations of Football (CONCACAF) has endorsed the Americans' bid.
"The United States can count on the full support of CONCACAF," said the organization's president, Austin "Jack" Warner, who is a member of the International Football Federation's (FIFA) 24-person executive committee that will decide the 2018 and 2022 hosts in December 2010.
America last hosted the World Cup in 1994.
