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- CBC
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre hosts charity cricket match, raises upwards of $1M
Social Sharing More than 400 cricketers and celebrities gathered Saturday in Mississauga at the inaugural Cricket to Conquer Cancer event to raise funds for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's research. Canadian artist Jully Black was one of the celebrity ambassadors attending the fundraiser and said the event feels "personal" to her. "Cancer has run through my family," she told CBC Toronto on Saturday. "Unfortunately, I lost my mom seven years ago to pancreatic cancer." The Canadian Cancer Society says that two in five Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. When Black was 27 years old, she found a lump in her right breast. She said doctors at the time told her she was too young for a mammogram. She said her doctor had to advocate for her to do all the tests, but that luckily it was just a false alarm. "Early detection is key," she said. "We need the research, but we also need the education and the early detection." Barbados-born professional cricketer Carlos Brathwaite said the fundraising event brings together two things that are close to his heart: cancer and cricket. Brathwaite said his mother battled cancer in Barbados while he was starting his professional career overseas. "I know how difficult it is for friends, for families who can't be there with loved ones," Brathwaite told CBC Toronto on Saturday. He said he also wants to bring awareness to the importance of cancer research and how that helped his mother beat cancer. "When she told me she had cancer, I thought it was a death sentence. And really and truly, because of the research, that means that cancer is not a death sentence," Brathwaite said. "Although she hasn't been treated here, there's a lot of research that has been done by Princess Margaret and that's been disseminated to many other hospitals and cancer centres around the world." Brathwaite said he flew in from Barbados to be one of the event's celebrity ambassadors, alongside Black. Other celebrity ambassadors included Canadian former professional basketball player Jamaal Magloire and Canadian former professional soccer player Dwayne De Rosario. The top fundraising teams had the opportunity to draft the celebrity players onto their teams through a celebrity draft on Friday. The president and CEO of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation said it feels inspiring to launch an inaugural cricket event for the hospital. "Cricket is Canada's fastest growing sport," Miyo Yamashita told CBC Toronto on Saturday. "It's also a sport that is followed hugely by a growing number of Canadians, particularly the Southeast Asian community and the Caribbean community, and those communities have quite unique cancer needs," she said. Yamashita said Southeast Asian Canadians tend to have higher incidences of certain types of cancers, like oral cancers, esophageal cancers, and head and neck cancers. Caribbean men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer and are more likely to die from it, she said. Yamashita said all the proceeds raised from Saturday's event will go to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and will support three areas: cancer early detection, innovative treatments, and comprehensive cancer support, which includes support for caregivers and mental health support. "We think those areas together can really help create a world free from the fear of cancer," she said.
CBC
29 minutes ago
- CBC
Business group 'cautiously optimistic' over $5M B.C. public safety program
British Columbia has launched a new $5 million public safety program aimed at reducing robbery, shoplifting, vandalism, property damage and other non-violent street crimes in high-traffic business areas. Terry Yung, minister of state for community safety and integrated services, said the program is a "direct result" of feedback from police and the business community across the province. "We heard loud and clear what they wanted," Yung told Friday's news conference in Vancouver. "Street-level crime such as theft, robbery [are] undermining businesses and making it sometimes untenable for them to be around." Yung said the initiative will help police address repeat offenders, building on the work of the "highly successful" Specialized Investigation and Targeted Enforcement program, which is aimed at stopping those who commit violent crimes. WATCH | Retailers call for crackdown on street crime: Retailers call on government to address public safety crisis 2 years ago Duration 2:02 In Vancouver, he said the specialized investigation program contributed to a 27-per-cent decrease in violent crimes in the Hastings Crossing area of the Downtown Eastside and a 45-per-cent drop in violent assaults involving weapons in the Gastown neighbourhood. The minister said the B.C. RCMP is administering the new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement program and police departments across the province may apply for funding by submitting proposals for reducing non-violent street crime. The province has allocated up to $5 million to launch the initiative, though Yung said the money is "a start." The B.C. government will continue to support policing while waiting for results from the program before deciding the next steps, he said. "But that doesn't preclude other investments the province is making in terms of housing, in terms of health care, mental health, drug addiction treatment, poverty reduction and other social service agencies that we're funding," he said. "We can't just arrest our way out of crime ... We have to look at the undercurrents of what [is] causing this to happen." B.C. public safety officials are also "watching carefully" as the federal government considers bail reform to address repeat offending, Yung added. "We are looking forward to seeing what concrete changes are coming from the new government," he said. A statement from the province said the program will provide police with "enhanced tools, technology and investigative resources to curb property crimes." It will also support police as they develop co-ordinated operational plans that involve businesses, outreach teams and social services, the statement said. RCMP Chief Supt. Wendy Mehat told the news conference the new program is "a step forward" and another tool for police to use in combatting street-level crime by repeat offenders that is "eroding a sense of safety" in communities across B.C. She said police departments may seek funding to increase patrols in areas with high levels of retail theft or to address drug trafficking in downtown areas. Mehat said the initiative supports a "combined response" to crime, including connecting people in crisis with supports. Bryan Tepper, the B.C. Conservative MLA for Surrey-Panorama and Opposition critic for community safety and integrated services, said he welcomed the extra funding for police, as a former Mountie himself. However, he questioned whether more funding for police alone would help address street crime, saying that more funding should have gone toward a court system that is struggling to process the high volume of cases coming its way. "They're not sentencing people to anything that is going to deter in the future, or that's going to help people with their ... drugs and addiction and mental health issues," he told CBC News, calling for bail reform to deal with repeat offenders. Retailers welcome program The general manager of loss prevention with London Drugs, Tony Hunt, also took part in the announcement, saying crime was "driving fear into families and workers" and threatening the viability of jobs and entire neighbourhoods. "Retail and service workers who make up the backbone of our country's labour force are facing aggressive behaviour, organized retail crime, and both violent and non-violent repeat offenders," he said. Retailers are "spending more than ever before" on security, he added. Hunt said he welcomed the province's new safety initiative as a "meaningful step forward" in supporting local efforts to reduce crime and build community safety. Kalith Nanayakkara, a senior policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, said that an average small business spent $5,000 over the last three years to deal with vandalism and street crime. "Last year, 57 per cent of small businesses in B.C. were impacted by crime in some way," he told CBC News.
Globe and Mail
41 minutes ago
- Globe and Mail
Feedcoyote Launches Collaborative Networking App for Freelancers
Feedcoyote launched a collaborative networking app for Freelancers. The app was created to spur more earning opportunities and foster collaboration in the freelance ecosystem. Feedcoyote is a platform for freelancers, solopreneurs, and small to medium-sized businesses. The app is designed to drive success for these groups by providing networking, collaboration, and project management, all in one place. Built around the idea that freelancers don't have to hustle alone, Feedcoyote is a place where they can find each other and connect while working on their next gig. Networking and Social Features App users get started by building a profile that showcases their areas of expertise to connect with other freelancers, professionals, and businesses. This feature can be utilized to develop new relationships and grow a professional network in the freelancing community. Feedcoyote aims to foster a collaborative space where freelancers can connect and offer their skills and expertise to partner on projects by bringing all freelancers under one roof. The app is designed to streamline these project collaborations and promote an inflow of gig opportunities to enhance productivity and earning potential for freelancers. Beyond the work, Feedcoyote's app also includes a social aspect where users can share insights, talk about experiences, and engage with a like-minded community. The networking features the platform incorporates into its app allow freelancers to build their portfolio and professional relationships. Project Management and Productivity Tools Feedcoyote is a comprehensive app that offers tools to support the full scope of freelancer engagement. As freelancers develop relationships and projects, the app has integrated tools to support their work and collaborations. The app's project management features include CRM tools that allow freelancers to oversee projects. They can keep up with communication in one place as they work with partners and use integrated tools to stay organized with calendars, contract management, and simplified invoicing and payments. Freelancers looking to share project ideas and enlist help have a dedicated space on the app to post their projects and attract new collaborations. Those looking for professional opportunities can respond to those posts with proposals showcasing their skills to Feedcoyote's growing network of users. That network has grown by 540%, reaching 108,000 users across several countries. Personalized Professional Development As freelancers discover gigs and potential partnerships, the app offers familiar, user-friendly functions to keep track of those opportunities, like saving and favoriting posts. In addition to searching for work independently, Feedcoyote provides personalized gig recommendations to users that align with their skills and preferences to help them find more earning opportunities as they grow. The app aims to support professional growth with the Feedcoyte Learning Hub. The hub is meant for new freelancers to learn how to navigate the gig economy and for experienced professionals to stay sharp with growing content. An All-in-One App for Freelancers Feedcoyote is an all-in-one app that provides freelancers with the space and tools to connect, collaborate, and manage projects. Through tool integrations and features, it offers an efficient way for freelancers to keep up with gigs and partnerships. It also helps these professionals stay competitive and grow their earnings in the freelancer ecosystem. The Feedcoyote app is available today on the App Store and Google Play.
