Tag Archives: Community

• Newmont Akyem signs social responsibility agreements with host communities

Since its inception in 2014, the Akyem Social Responsibility Forum (SRF) has consistently championed respectful engagement and collaboration between Newmont Golden Ridge Limited Akyem Mine and its host communities on the most impactful benefits the presence of the mine offers the communities.

The forum, made up of representatives from all the communities, government agencies and Newmont, are governed by three main agreements. The first, which is the relationship agreement, establishes a formal working relationship between the mine and the communities through the Forum and the…

The Kinbridge Community Association, in partnership with the City of Cambridge, is celebrating Welcoming Week with a free picnic.

On Sept. 14, newcomers can gather for food, drinks and family-friendly activities at 200 Christopher Dr. in Galt.

Booths will also be set up with information on programs and services that are accessible within the city.

Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that was launched in 2012 by the organization Welcoming America.

The campaign serves as an opportunity for residents to come together and form connections in an effort to create an inclusive community.

This year, Welcoming Week runs from Sept. 13 to 22.

The picnic begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 2 p.m.

Registration is required and can be done here.

Canadian Forces Base Borden is holding its annual Borden Blast celebration Sept. 21.

The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include local food trucks, a petting zoo, face painting, a Ferris wheel, military vehicles, the Kiddie Commando Obstacle Course, and more.

There will also be $10,000 worth of prizes available to be won.

“This special day is dedicated to celebrating both our active and retired military members, as well as our vibrant local community members who want to participate and show their support,” said organizers.

With International Friendship Day having passed on 30 July (or coming up on August 4, depending on your location), its important to reflect on why we make these connections. Friendships have proven to be quite beneficial for our mental health.

In fact, countless psychology studies have shown that people with strong friendships tend to experience less stress. A long-running study from Harvard found that it isn’t money or fame that brings true happiness, but rather, strong connections with friends, family and a sense of community.

Due to strong connections having a good impact on health by serving as support systems, friendships can in turn lead to healthy lifestyles when a sense of motivation is provided between friends. Having a gym buddy, for example, can inspire one to…

A video of Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage has been shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, claiming Mr Farage “says he will do nothing for the black community”. But this clip is missing important context. 

In the clip, Mr Farage says: “What was I going to do for the black community? Do you know what I said? ‘Nothing. Absolutely nothing. I couldn’t give a damn’.”

The video being shared online cuts Mr Farage off mid-sentence, whereas, in the full video, he actually says “I couldn’t give a damn whether you’re black or white”.

This clip comes from a video posted on YouTube by Canadian academic Jordan Peterson, who interviewed Mr Farage on 2 July 2024. The full interview lasts for around 50 minutes.

The shortened video was shared…