Yellowknife’s Somba K’e Civic Plaza was filled with over a hundred people on Saturday for the city’s third annual Emancipation Day celebration. The event, organized by the Black Advocacy Coalition up North (BACupNorth), provided an opportunity for reflection on Canada’s history of slavery and a celebration of the local Black community. Since 2021, August 1 […]
An internal report reveals that Black, Indigenous, and racialized employees at the Privy Council Office (PCO) face frequent “racial stereotyping, microaggressions, and verbal violence.” Obtained by the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination via the Access to Information Act and released Monday, the report criticizes the office for its inadequate understanding of the discrimination experienced by these […]
The official designation of Emancipation Day three years ago has sparked a “groundswell of awareness” regarding the history of slavery in Canada, according to Russell Grosse, executive director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. Grosse emphasized that while it is crucial to celebrate the resilience and achievements of people of African descent, it […]
In an era where technology is increasingly integrated into our daily lives, smartwatches have evolved beyond their traditional roles of text messaging, music control, and timekeeping. They are now central to many individuals’ health and fitness regimens, offering features that can potentially track heart rhythms, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns. According to Insider Intelligence/eMarketer, more […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon According to the Federal Court website, a 38-year-old Trinidadian whose wife holds a valid Canadian study permit for her Master’s in Business Administration at a Canadian University was recently refused an open spousal work permit. I will refer to him as “Noor” which is not his real name. As a result of […]
A famous old boxing match was ended with a perfect right to the jaw that sent the hapless victim to instant dreamland. One fine sports journalist of the time described the punch as “landing like the judgement of God.” That story is the perfect metaphor for describing Canada’s mighty hammer-thrower’s Ethan Katzberg feat at the […]
By Hermon Rock Hackshaw A significant segment of the world’s population is anxiously awaiting the outcome of the next US presidential elections in November. The truth, as told on the campaign trail itself, is rather controversial. If you don’t believe me, then let me refer you to a female spokesperson (Kelly-Ann Conway) for former US […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall This year’s Carnival season is drawing to a close. Kudos to all the Mas Bands, masqueraders, musicians, and the Festival Management Committee for their hard work. Our Caribbean community deserves recognition, and our culture should be preserved. Here are a few books highlighting our Caribbean experiences. ‘Membering Written by Austin Clarke […]
By Janet Grant“Cuckoo”: A Stylishly Incoherent Horror Romp will be in theatres on August 9, 2024German director Tilman Singer’s “Cuckoo” defies narrative conventions,opting for a deliriously entertaining blend of horror tropes that intrigue you.The film’s bird-flipping attitude toward coherent plotting or narrative logicis refreshing and bonkers.Plot Summary: Gretchen (played superbly by Hunter Schafer)reluctantly leaves her American home to live […]
On Tuesday, Camryn Rogers clinched gold in the women’s hammer throw, marking a historic achievement for Canada just days after fellow Canadian Ethan Katzberg won gold in the men’s event. Both athletes hail from British Columbia—Rogers from Richmond and Katzberg from Nanaimo. Their triumphs, though surprising to some, were long anticipated by local sports officials. […]
