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Here are your headlines Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney’s popularity keeps drowning in new pools. Canada’s most prestigious civilian honour does not represent i...ts proud heritage.. Some parents and educators share experiences and challenges with COVID altered learning on Diversity TV School Panel coming after this Diversity TV Community Newscast.. Now the news in detail. 1. Canada most prestigious civilian award does not represent its proud heritage.. Most of the new appointees to the Order of Canada in 2020 were white men. 175 people picked for the prestigious civilian honour last year had just over one third women, about 7.4% members of visible minorities, and 5.1% Indigenous in a country that boasts of over 20% visible minorities. The BlackNorth Initiative advocating for corporations to improve the diversity of their boardrooms and executive suites wrote a letter to Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, complaining about the low number of Black Order of Canada recipients and has suggested names of potential individuals. 2. Premier Kenney is sinking in the pools.. If Alberta elections were held today, the NDP will form government with about 44% of the votes to 40% for the UCP, matching a 47 seats majority to 40 seats for the UCP, according to a January 9, 2021, updates of the political website, 338canada.com Another highlight from the political website is the complete oranging of Edmonton, with the only blue UCP seat held by the loyal Kenneynite, the Honourable Kaycee Madu, Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, is turning orange, while the seat held by MLA David Shepherd, Alberta NDP Health Critic, is projected to be safe. 3. Fashion of the Week.. This week Fashion of the Week takes us to meet the creative young Ropa, a Calgary based entrepreneurial designer who has expanded her shoe and handbag shop just 4 months after she launched in Chinook Mall in Calgary. 4. Diversity Profile of the Week. Dr. Femi Babalola This week, we’re proud to highlight a teeth doctor in Red Deer Dr. Femi Babalola of Crossway Dental on 201-4807 50th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Babalola founded Crossway Dental Studio in 2013, after graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in 2010. He ran his dental practice for some years in Ontario before moving to Red Deer in 2017. He’s married to Taiwo, and blessed with three wonderful daughters. 5. Coronavirus Project Cool Times: If you are feeling sick or have any symptoms related to COVID-19, stay home. There’s support if you need to stay at home while you are sick or are in isolation due to COVID-19. The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit provides $500 per week for up to a maximum of two weeks, for workers who are sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk of getting COVID-19. The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit also provides $500 per week for up to 26 weeks per household for parents who need to care for a child who is sick or because schools, day-cares or care facilities are closed due to COVID-19. Alberta Relaxes Selected COVID-19 Measures While indoor gatherings remain prohibited, up to 10 people will be allowed at outdoor social gatherings. Personal and wellness services will be allowed to open by appointment only, for services such as salons, barbershops, aesthetics, reflexology, tattoo and piercing shops. Funeral ceremony attendance will be increased to 20 people, with mandatory masking and two metre physical distancing. Funeral receptions are still not allowed. All Albertans, businesses, organizations and service providers must continue to follow all other existing health measures, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health. Also, Alberta is expanding its Relaunch Grant for Small Businesses to include new businesses from the first week of February. 6. In Diversity TV International News. Uganda Election took place on January 14, 2021 with vote counting on the way. The 35 years in power dictator Yoweri Museveni is being vigorously challenged by Robert Kyagulanyi AKA Bobi Wine. There has been a social media ban by the Government of Uganda and Bobi Wine’s private security has withdraw their protection. 7. Dish of the Week.. Mango Salad Our Dish of the Week brings back Chef Selasi of Selasi’s Grill in Edmonton to make Justice to Mango that turns into a delicious Mango Salad for us. Selasi’s Grill serves western, Chinese, and African food. Opened just a month ago opposite Stadium, on 8604 112 Avenue Edmonton, with a large parking space, a bar, a large dining space, a private meeting room, and most importantly, delicious western, African, and Chinese dishes. 8. Announcements. The City of Calgary is building a long-term Environment Strategy and Action Plan to provide a clear vision for protecting and improving Calgary’s environment. Calgary wants to hear from you on what environmental challenges it faces and what should be prioritized in Calgary’s environmental direction as it works towards being a more ecologically sustainable and livable city. Have your say by visiting www. calgary.ca/environment to complete the survey. Edmonton is moving forward with focus. Discover how The City Plan will guide the City to a future where: It will adapt It will welcome you home It will work and thrive It will connect more easily It will be climate resilient Check out City’s new digital platform at www.cityplan.edmonton.ca to learn how the city is getting ready for a brighter future for all Edmontonians. Free Adult Zumba with Women of Vision, Calgary, on January 23. The Zoom ID is 831 1835 0241 and the Passcode is 732 331. Women of Vision is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Mental Health / Suicide Awareness Time: Jan 14, 2021 05:00 PM Meeting ID: 834 4031 6947 Passcode: 312228 In continuation with the series on Feedback on Provincial Anti-Racism Advocacy & Race Equity Policy, the Alberta NDP Caucus will be hearing from community leaders, advocates, and organizations involved with diverse communities across the province about their policies for the area of Education, which will include both K-12 and post secondary. It will be held on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. To register, please go to www.albertandpcaucus.ca/anti-racism/education Join the Calgary Police Service Anti-Racism Committee The Calgary Police Service is looking for members to join a diverse and inclusive committee to assist us in developing their Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy The Calgary Police Service is looking for members of the community to join a diverse and inclusive committee to assist us in developing their Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. This strategy is being developed as part of their commitment to communities, City Council and the Calgary Police Commission. This will address systemic racism and evaluate the Calgary police’s existing policies, practices and service delivery through a lens of equity, diversity and inclusion. It will also assist them with re-imagining policing in Calgary through both short- and long-term actions. Interested Calgarians are asked to submit a one-page cover letter and resume outlining what they would bring to the committee, with a specific focus on the criteria above. Applications need to be submitted by January 18, 2021, and can be emailed to [email protected] or go to https://newsroom.calgary.ca/join-the-calgary-police-servi/ Diversity TV Community Newscast Host, Harriet Tinka Thank you for watching Diversity TV Community Newscast from your host, Harriet Tinka, see you next week. We now begin our education panel.. 9. Diversity TV in the community. COVID-19 has changed the way we live today, the way we shop, connect, celebrate, work, and educate our kids. Some parents face challenges with kids learning at home, running all over the house to pull kids to come take part in Google Meetups or do homework. Others have learnt a lot about their kids learning needs, calling the teacher for tips, while others have done well at home displaying a flair of independence. As part of our Diversity TV Panel and Project Cool Times, Diversity TV is featuring a School Panel to share challenges and solutions of parents and kids, sharing the challenges and successes of in-person and online studies for kids. What is the best way forward on dealing with the challenges as the COVID-19 becomes ever present in our lives. If you’re a parent or educator, interested to share questions, challenges, please call your school principal. Panelists for Diversity TV School Panel includes: Sandra Akua (Edmonton) Evelyne Tinka (Edmonton) Lyse Riza and daughter Brielle (Calgary) Fobete Dingha (Calgary) Chair of Edmonton Public School Board Trustees, Trisha Estabrooks.

Do you want to know what's happening in your community? The weekly Diversity Online, and weekly Diversity TV has got you covered here on Diversity Community Newscast January 8 Edition.... https://www.diversitymag.ca/diversity-community-newscast-f/

Diversity Community Newscast for January 8, 2021. Hosted by Harriet Tinka. Here are your headlines... India and China approve their first homemade COVID-19 vaccines..... She has grown the organization from when it was about to be shut down. Meet Red Deer AC Awards Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Alima Ali.... Today, we are pleased to host the first community discussion on issues of paramount importance to our communities with key stakeholders so as to bring awareness to issues of importance to us, beginning today with gang involvement of our youths. Stay tuned to the panel discussion coming up...... Now the news in detail. https://fb.watch/2UtXOUhch7/

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Diversity Community Newscast New Year Edition Hosted by Harriet Tinka. Here are your headlines... Let’s take a look at 2020 and invite some experts; Lola, Jeanne, and Moji to review the year.... Meet 3 AC Awards Community Leaders of the Year recipients and Junior Achievement Award recipient.... Ever wonder where to visit this holidays without ever leaving your city, Rayyah Sempala has put together some options for you.... Now the news in details. https://www.facebook.com/diversitytvcan/posts/2165626866906809

Diversity Online & Diversity TV Community Newscast For This Week November 6, 2020 https://www.diversitymag.ca/diversity-online-diversity-tv-/ Welcome to Divers...ity TV Community Newscast for this week. We’re your host Rayyah Sempala and Harriet Tinka First the News Headlines The US hotly contested election finally crawls to an end Organizations taking care of our underprivileged members adapt to a climate of COVID-19. and here’s the news in detail with Rayyah Sempala 1. Joe Biden is projected to win the American election with Donald Trump crying foul with a litany of court cases in the pipeline. But what does this mean for multicultural communities in Canada and for Edmonton or Alberta? Diversity TV ask political consultant, Najib Jutt for his perspective. 2. As COVID-19 cases swell in Alberta, it creates a lot more problems for our underprivileged communities. Calgary Newcomer Centre has seen a great rise in people in need of services, as well as, a need to adapt to the changing landscape. Newcomer Centre President and CEO, Anila Lee Yuen, shared how her organization is faring so far with Diversity TV. 3. Update from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw on the swelling cases of COVID-19 in Alberta who says Alberta is seeing a large portion of transmissions from households. One family member develops symptoms and infects immediate and extended family. Protect those around you. If you’re sick with even mild symptoms, isolate in a separate room, use a different bathroom and bedroom if possible. Wear a mask and disinfect surfaces after using them. Don’t share meals or spend time in close contact with family, like watching a movie. Don’t leave the house, even if your symptoms are mild and even if it’s an important family gathering. That is how one case can lead to 10-20. For more information, please go to COVID-19 updates at www.alberta.ca/COVID19 4. With limited movements, social distancing, industries are getting creative in how to provide their services and still keep us safe. A Calgary Realtor, Conrald Aglah, shares how you can buy or sell a house and still stay safe these days. 5. Diversity Profile: From October 3rd to November 4th, the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition partnered with the Art Gallery of Alberta to provide 5 multicultural artists with an opportunity of a lifetime by showcasing their works. One of the artists, Irene Apon, shares her story. 6. In a period where layoffs are common place as a result of the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Solomon College's employment training programs is hosting a webinar on Wednesday November 18, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM. Hosted by the Catholic Social Services' LARCC. For more information about this webinar, please email Email: [email protected], or go to www.larcc.cssalberta.ca Sharon and Henry currently talking the KWEST Program shares their thoughts with Diversity TV. 7. And now let me leave you with this one, Mariana Tinoco Gallegos shares COVID-19 caution on the growing number of cases in the Spanish language. Thank you for watching Diversity TV, it’s been your host Rayyah Sempala and Harriet Tinka.

Diversity TV Community Newscast & Diversity Online for Oct. 30, 2020. Diversity TV Community Newscast, October 30, 2020, hosted at the Mexico Society of Edmonto...n’s Day of the Dead Altar at Kingsway Mall. Welcome to Diversity TV Community Newscast for this week... We’re your host Rayyah Sempala and Harriet Tinka... First the News Headlines... The Mexican Community in Edmonton leads the Day of the Dead celebration A judge says NO to the discrimination of a Black tenant Alberta Slaps New public health measures as COVID-19 cases rise And.... Dr. Abu Conteh adds his voice to the growing COVID-19 numbers in the Creole Language. ...And now let’s go to the news in detail... 1. The Mexican Society of Edmonton celebrates the Day of the Dead by erecting a colourful altar at the Kingsway Mall. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated in Mexico and elsewhere associated to the Catholic celebrations of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. This multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Mariana Tinoco Gallegos, President of the Mexican Society of Edmonton gave us a tour of the colourful altar at the Kingsway Mall. 2. A Discriminatory Landlord Refused by Judge to Evict Black Tenant A Toronto based restaurant, Elias Restaurant & Tavern won an eviction case centered on the fact that the landlord and management of Keele Sheppard Plaza, at 3310 Keele Street, Northwest Toronto wanted a new tenant who would somehow be more suitable to the shopping plaza even after bumping the rents up by 125%. Identifying a family-run restaurant as not family-friendly, and impugning a restaurant-bar for serving ‘liquor’ and having smokers stand outside the premises, all point to a mindset that condemns the minority population for what is considered normal behaviour for the majority population, Justice Ed Morgan wrote in his September 11 judgement. During the trial, indicative of racial stereotyping. The 1,500-square-foot Elias Restaurant has had a $150,000 invested in the space since 2013 with a five-year lease, with an option to extend for two additional five-year terms. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic hitting hard on the restaurant industry, the restaurant never missed a rent payment running only takeout. A new tenant, a doctor’s office, would offer less than the restaurant’s current rent, substantially less than the $7,500 per month that the restaurant pays. 3. The Central Alberta Immigrant Women's Association (CAIWA) opens new building in Red Deer on November 1, 2020. Executive Director, Halima Ali took the organization in 2015 when it was about to shut down and now has taken it to two locations, a new two-story building, a conference room, and a community kitchen to support women from multicultural communities build successful lives in Red Deer. 4. Traffic Court gives red light to in-person appearances Defendants, Witnesses to access court services remotely to prevent COVID spread. In response to rising case counts of COVID-19 across the province, Alberta's court system is asking people to hit the brakes if they're thinking of heading to a courthouse to deal with a traffic ticket. The Office of The Chief Judge has released revised guidelines for traffic court which require all parties to communicate by phone or by e-mail with the applicable court house. All traffic fines can be paid online without a service fee at www.fines.alberta.ca. Those who must deal with the courts should do so by phone, mail or email until they are advised to attend in person. 5. New public health measures are in place for the cities of Edmonton and Calgary to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. A new mandatory 15-person limit on all social gatherings has been implemented in Edmonton and Calgary. This applies to all social or family gatherings, including parties, wedding and funeral receptions and banquets. This limit does not change the measures currently in place for restaurants, worship services, wedding ceremonies, conferences, funeral services or trade shows. Along with the mandatory limit on social gatherings, voluntary public health measures currently in place in Edmonton are also recommended for anyone living in or visiting Calgary. Wear non-medical masks in all indoor work settings, except when alone in workspaces such as offices or cubicles. where you can be safely distanced from others or an appropriate barrier is in place. Limit of no more than three cohorts: (a core/household cohort, a school cohort, and one additional sport, social or other cohort). Young children who attend child care may part of four cohorts, given that child care cohorts have not been seen to be a high risk context for spread. Learn more at www.alberta.ca/COVID19 7. In Diversity TV international news, 7 children were brutally murdered and many more injured at the Mother Francisca International Bilingual Academy in the south western city of Kumba, Cameroon. The atrocities are blamed on the English speaking secessionist fighters who have been fighting for independence from French speaking Cameroon. 8. As the US election goes to closing days this early next week, here are a selection of clips by Democrats and Republicans that we selected for you. 9. Diversity TV Profiles: Mitali Banerjee shares her artistic journey, showcasing her works, as well as leading Edmonton Multicultural Association. 10. As France enters into another COVID-19 lockdown, 3 People are killed in the French City of Nice on October 29, 2020. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada strongly condemns the terror attack that took place in Nice on the French Church. The murder and beheading of Samuel Paty and the attack in Nice must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Such grievous attacks are completely against the teachings of Islam. Our religion does not permit terrorism or extremism under any circumstances and anyone who claims otherwise acts against the teachings of the Holy Quran and contrary to the noble character of the Holy Prophet of Islam. 11. And let me leave you with this... Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Alberta, we asked Dr. Abu Conteh, President of the Sierra Leone Community in Edmonton to caution the community in Creole Language spoken in most of West Africa. Thank you very much for watching Diversity TV Weekly Community Newscast... It’s been your hosts Rayyah Sempala and Harriet Tinka, see you next week! Bye!

This week is small business week, from October 18-24, and we are pleased to be hosted here at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the role small busin...esses play in our everyday lives. Diversity Small Business Week Special features 360 Fitness which has not only adapt to the Coronavirus pandemic but is also able to raise funds for local charities in Red Deer.

Diversity TV Community Newscast for October 23, 2020, to be shot on tomorrow shooting at 9 AM at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Centre Building, ...Jasper Ave #600 9990, Edmonton, AB T5J 1P7 My name is Rayyah Sempala, host of Diversity TV Community Newscast. Today I’m joined by Harriet Tinka, my co-host. 1. ...this is the first time in two decades that I’m worried of losing my job as a nurse..., a nurse shared with a friend. Let me start with a news item that’s causing considerable stress and trauma in our communities especially during this Coronavirus pandemic as a big chunk of Alberta’s Healthcare Service is staffed by minorities with 11,000 jobs to disappear in the Alberta Health Services as announced by the Alberta Government. We reached out to the Alberta Health Minister for clarification but no response. We also reached out to the Official Alberta Opposition NDP for comments, MLA David Shepherd shared his thoughts with us... The Alberta United Nurses Association also sent us this statement.... 2. The Edmonton Multicultural Coalition gave 5 artists an opportunity of a lifetime to showcase their work in a prominent art gallery. 3. Women face a mountain of challenge in starting a business or seeking opportunities. It’s far worst when it’s a Black woman. One Edmonton organization supporting women is taking its operations to a whole new level with a new office and new programs. 4. The Alberta Governing UCP put out a questionnaire to solicit input on its 2021 budget. The email is [email protected] In a related development, the Alberta Official Opposition Leader, MLA Rachel Notley, was to host a round table with multicultural media organizations in Edmonton to share her vision for Alberta but was canceled in the last minute after holding a similar event in Calgary. 5. This week is small business week, from October 18-24, and we are pleased to be hosted here at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the role small businesses play in our everyday lives. Diversity Small Business Week Special features 360 Fitness which has not only adapt to the Coronavirus pandemic but is also able to raise funds for local charities in Red Deer. 6. Seven Alberta Organizations Receive over $1 Million for Anti-Racism Projects. Through the Anti-Racism Action Program, the Government of Canada is investing $15 million to fund 85 anti-racism projects that aim to remove systemic barriers faced by racialized communities, religious minorities, and Indigenous Peoples. On October 15, through a Zoom press conference, The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, announced that the Government of Canada is providing $15 million for 85 anti-racism projects across the country, which will address barriers to employment, justice, and social participation among Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, and religious minorities. The funding is to tackle anti-Racism Projects Across the Country, strengthen diversity and inclusion, encourage and promote a more inclusive society, where everyone is able to participate fully. 7.Riot in Nigeria 8. ...and let me leave you with this one...two guys trying to be brave when pranked by a friend took off when they un-do the white cloth supposedly used to scare them just to find out that there was nothing below the cloth.