That was a big surprise and I was stunned,” said the award-winning media practitioner and change leader who was honoured for her outstanding global contributions to journalism. “It really did take a little time to sink in.

Journalists should never become part of the story they are reporting. Sometimes, however, there’s an exception as retired Toronto Star award-winning municipal affairs columnist, Royson James, found out a few years ago.

Eva Smith had a special place in her heart for young people and she symbolized the true meaning of community activist and volunteer.

Imagine being among a tiny group of West Indian immigrants residing in Oshawa in the 1960s and not having many opportunities to socialize among your own community.

The province’s Consumer Protection Act is very complex and complicated. Just ask Toronto lawyer, Suhuyini Abudulai.

The line of reasoning resonated with Lofters who, at a young age, knew that she wanted to be a physician.