Johnny Lundy, a significant figure in Edmonton’s early political and business landscape, was born in Halton County, Ontario. His journey from a young man working in wholesale and retail hardware to a prominent Edmonton alderman and real estate entrepreneur illustrates a life dedicated to hard work, community service, and visionary development.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Johnny Lundy’s formative years in Halton County were marked by a transition to Brampton, where he completed his high school education. Following his graduation, Lundy entered the workforce, gaining valuable experience in wholesale and retail hardware in Guelph. This initial phase of his career provided him with the foundational skills and business acumen that would…
Did you know that the number of women who are experiencing some level of sexual harassment at work ranges from 54% to 81%? Despite this, between 58% and 72% of victims don’t report instances of workplace sexual harassment.
Workplace discrimination is when an employer or senior staff treats an applicant or employee less favorably because of a person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran. According to Los Angeles discrimination lawyer Miguel Ramirez, discrimination can take many forms and have long-term effects on the affected employee and their family.
Whether you’re facing issues related to gender, race, age, or any other form of discrimination, having a skilled attorney by your side can make all t…
Portland is an Amazing Place to Live
Portland, Oregon, known for its vibrant culture, lush green spaces, and dynamic urban life, is a city that continues to attract new residents from all walks of life. As the demand for housing grows, so does the availability of new construction homes in Portland, each offering a unique blend of modern amenities and sustainable living. This article explores some of the best new homes in Portland, highlighting their contemporary features, eco-friendly designs, and the thriving communities they are a part of.
The Appeal of Portland’s New Homes
Portland’s real estate market is booming, with new developments springing up across the ci…
Marwaan Macan-Markar
BANGKOK, Apr 28 2009 (IPS) – When the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the influenza pandemic alert from phase three to an ominous phase four warning this week, it went beyond the alarm associated with the killer avian influenza virus in Asia.
The global health body s warning came as the outbreak of a lethal strain of swine flu has killed more than 150 people in Mexico the epicentre of the virus and has also been detected in parts of the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The WHO warning for a possible global pandemic emerging from avian influenza always remained a phase three alert, says Peter Cordingley, spokesman for the WHO s Western Pacific division. The difference now is that we have raised the pandemic alert to p…
Sana Altaf
SRINAGAR, Oct 14 2011 (IPS) – Fourteen-year-old Shafat Ahmad works as a domestic helper in the house of a Srinagar-based government employee in Kashmir. His younger sister embroiders shawls in an unregistered textile venture in her native village of Beeru.
When my father first brought me here, my employer promised to send me to school, Shafat told IPS. Though he is keen to pursue his education, he has yet to attend a single class.
The Ahmed siblings story is just one among thousands, as increasing numbers of children across the Kashmir Valley become mired in a child labour epidemic that strips them of their childhood and the chance for a decent education.
Kashmir s handicrafts industry, which has long served as the backbone of the state economy, ha…
Schools around the world, like this one in Melilla, Uruguay, are trying to introduce healthy eating habits to bring down rates of obesity and overweight. Credit: Victoria Rodríguez/IPS
WASHINGTON , May 31 2014 (IPS) – Over two billion people or 30 percent of the world’s population are either obese or overweight, and no country has successfully reduced obesity rates to date, according to a new study published this week by the British medical journal, The Lancet.
The number of overweight and obese people increased from 857 million in 1980 to 2.1 billion in 2013, according to the research, which was conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at …
DAKAR and KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 2022 (IPS) – The ongoing plunder of Africa’s natural resources drained by capital flight is holding it back yet again. More African nations face protracted recessions amid mounting debt distress, rubbing salt into deep wounds from the past.
With much less foreign exchange, tax revenue, and policy space to face external shocks, many African governments believe they have little choice but to spend less, or borrow more in foreign currencies.
Ndongo Samba Sylla
Most Africans are struggling to cope with food and energy crises, inflation, higher interest rates, adverse climate events, less health and social provisioning. Unrest is …
DUBAI, Apr 1 2020 – Global crises need global solutions yet some adjustments will have to be made if the world has to adopt a multilateral approach toward tackling the Corona pandemic, a senior academic said on Tuesday, March 31.
Participating in an e-symposium organized by the think-tank, TRENDS Research Advisory, Prof. Yong Wang of the School of International Studies and Director, Center for International Political Economy at Peking University, said the G-20 has already taken an initiative and more such efforts are needed.
“We have our national interests but for facing challenges such as this we should work together,” he said. Prof. Wang was a panelist at the …