George Brown College (GBC) is set to begin the academic year with an engaging Orientation Week. The week will feature a standout attraction at the St. James campus: a distinctive Lock Installation crafted by a team of four skilled female welders. The installation, which symbolizes new students’ commitment to their academic journey, will play a […]
By Lincoln DePradine Ontario families — including those in the Black and Caribbean community, with kids in child care — will be paying less for the service under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. Beginning next January, parent fees will be capped at $22 per day for children under the age of […]
By Kojo Scarborough Centre MPP David Smith hosted his highly anticipated annual community picnic this past Saturday, continuing a tradition that has brought the community together for 14 years. The event, held in a local park, saw hundreds of community members gather to enjoy a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship. Smith, who has […]
Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman Member of Parliament and a champion of social justice, will celebrate her 87th birthday in a remarkable evening of film and music at the 19th annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF). The event, which will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre, promises to […]
By Ravendra Madholall West Trinifest defeated East Trinifest by an exciting two-wicket margin last Saturday at the Andrew McCandless Park, Brampton, Ontario where Trinidad and Tobago celebrated its 62nd Independence Anniversary. West Trinifest batted first at the invitation of East Trinifest and reached a challenging 112-9 from the allotted 25-overs while East Trinifest replied with […]
By Janet Grant and Photo by: Melissa Cruzz Day 1: Thursday Kick-Off: The energy was electric on the opening day of Fan Expo Toronto 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre—amazing costumes inspired by anime, comics, movies, and video games. The panels, some of which I had been eagerly anticipating, promised a nostalgic trip for […]
In a celebration of diversity and achievement, persons from the Black and Caribbean community have been named among the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2024. This award, presented by Western Union and supported by COSTI Immigrant Services and Windmill Microlending, highlights the extraordinary contributions of immigrants and refugees to Canada. Since its inception 16 years […]
By Charles Gibson The American presidency is not just a position; it’s the most powerful seat in the world. Who they choose to occupy that office says as much about their society’s values and aspirations as it does about the individual they elect. The choices they make in this arena have profound implications, not just […]
This October, Peter Tosh’s life and legacy will be celebrated as he marks what would have been his 80th birthday. The Peter Tosh Foundation has announced a new initiative, “Peter Tosh Town,” aimed at addressing the disparities in his hometown of Belmont-Bluefields. Niambe Tosh, founder of the foundation and Peter Tosh’s daughter, explains that naming […]
Legendary musician David (Dave) Anthony Martins was laid to rest last Tuesday following a private cremation ceremony at Kaashi Dhaam Crematorium in Ruimzeight, West Coast Demerara (WCD), Guyana. The service, attended by close family, paid tribute to Martins as a devoted husband and father. His wife, Annette Arjoon, and their children, Alex and Victoria Arjoon, […]
