Recently, while waiting in my doctor’s office, I found myself scrolling through my Facebook feed. I stumbled upon a meme that read, “All this arguing over my invisible man is more important than your invisible man.” It struck me how social media has amplified our access to a wide range of opinions, judgments, and conspiracy theories, which entangle… Read More »
Charity fraud has become a growing issue in Toronto, with scammers exploiting vulnerabilities in traditional donation models, leading to nearly $400 million in losses in 2023 alone. Fraudsters impersonate contractors, create fake invoices, and divert funds, eroding donor trust and damaging charitable organizations. The need for a more transparent and efficient giving system is urgent, and decentralized giving—powered… Read More »
Unplanned pregnancies remain a public health and social issue in Canada, particularly in cities like Toronto. While statistics show a decline in unintended pregnancies, approximately 50% of pregnancies in Canada are still unplanned. Between 1990 and 2019, unintended pregnancy rates increased, though abortion rates declined. In Toronto, the pregnancy rate among women aged 15 to 49 has decreased… Read More »
My husband, the founder of this newspaper passed away in 2013. His life story is a chronicle of the fights he waged on behalf of others, those with less in life who were being victimized. He absolutely wanted Balita to carry on with his championing of the underdog, at all costs if need be. I can affirm that… Read More »
Across Canada, in coffee shops, at kitchen tables, on radio call-in shows, when speaking with neighbours and work colleagues and of course on social media the angst-ridden talk is… Tariffs are coming! Tariffs are coming! Tariffs are coming! American politics tends to be characterized by theatrics; showmanship often takes precedence over substance. Donald Trump’s threats, which aim to… Read More »
I thought that maybe, just maybe, things would calm down a bit as 2025 dawned. Oh, no! It seems to be getting worse. In western astrology though, I understand that this was to be expected. There was a late 1960s medley of two songs — Aquarius /Let the Sunshine In made popular and released as a single by… Read More »
Many job seekers become frustrated and angry because they believe employers should take a chance on hiring them. Most job seekers fail, or refuse, to grasp that hiring is a critical business decision involving an investment of their time, money, and trust—the stakes are high. Great hires can propel a team forward, while bad hires can create setbacks,… Read More »
Imagine you’re an executive at a major Hollywood studio. You’re meeting with two producers you’ve worked with before. They’re pitching a screenplay set in 1870s Oregon about unrequited love. Your interest is piqued. As you skim through the script, you ask, “Any thoughts on who should lead this? Pitt? Hemsworth? Butler? Pascal?” “I can see DiCaprio playing Heathcliff,”… Read More »
Charitable giving in Canada has hit a historic low. Only 17.1% of Canadians donate to charities, the smallest percentage since 2002. For the first time since 2016, the total amount donated has also declined. This drop comes despite Canada’s reputation for generosity, and the reasons are as complex as they are concerning. Rising costs of living, the lasting… Read More »
Job hunting is a ‘winner takes all’ competition in which you’re compared and judged against other applicants. Putting in an application for a job is no different from entering a baking or short story contest. However, there’s one difference: there’s no second place—silver medal—nor does “everyone wins for doing their best,” hence why giving participation trophies does a… Read More »