The 24th Annual Agents’ Choice Awards, held at the Carlu in Toronto, celebrated the triumphs of the travel industry, drawing nearly 500 guests to the sold-out event. Among the night’s big winners was Destination Jamaica, which clinched the title of Favourite Wedding/Honeymoon Romance Destination of the Year. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Canada’s Business Development […]
York University in Toronto conferred honorary degrees on two prominent figures from the Black Caribbean Diaspora on June 20th. Arnold Auguste and Jason “Kardinal Offishall” Harrow, celebrated members of Toronto’s Caribbean community, were honored for their remarkable contributions to media, music, and social activism. Arnold Auguste Born and raised in Trinidad, Auguste arrived in Toronto […]
By Janet Grant Get ready for the highly anticipated “Despicable Me 4,” where the lovable Felonious Gru (played by Steve Carell) returns with his quirky family for another adventure. This time, they face a formidable new villain: Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell), a cunning mastermind who has escaped incarceration and seeks revenge on Gru and […]
The idyllic island of Anguilla is set to host its milestone 50th Anguilla Summer Festival from July 21st to August 11th, promising an extravaganza of cultural events, music, and vibrant activities that will draw locals and visitors alike. Dubbed “The Family Reunion,” this special edition of the festival is expected to attract record numbers of […]
By Janet Grant “Clipped” is an FX mini-series that revisits the infamous 2014 scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers and their owner, Donald Sterling. The show takes a complex story about privilege, race, wealth, and fame and weaves it into a drama that explores the dynamics of a sport where white owners profit from predominantly […]
By Lincoln DePradine Jennifer Hosten, a former international beauty pageant winner and an ex-diplomat of Grenada, is one of the country’s “outstanding” nationals, who has had a major role in world history, according to Gerry Hopkin, Grenada’s consul general based in Toronto. “She was the first Black woman to win the Miss World title and […]
SISTAS CALLING announces its eagerly awaited return to the stage. Following its successful debut in 2023, the production will be showcased on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 7pm at the prestigious Greenwin Theatre in the Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto. Dr. Roz Roach, the driving force behind SISTAS CALLING, emphasized its origins: “SISTAS CALLING was conceived, […]
After a decade of delighting audiences with her unique brand of Jamaican comedy, the beloved Delcita, portrayed by actress Andrea “Delcita” Wright, is back and better than ever. This time, she is bringing her hit play “The Real Wife” to Brampton, along with a dynamic cast, including her daughter and stage veteran Trudy Campbell. Following […]
Toronto’s construction and labor sectors came together for a night of celebration and recognition at the 4th Annual Building Diversity Awards (BDA), hosted by the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN). Held at the Meridian Arts Centre on June 14, this year’s event marked TCBN’s 10th anniversary with a national scope. Rosemary Powell, TCBN’s Executive Director, […]
By Neil Armstrong A survivor of the mass shooting that claimed the lives of two men in a school parking lot in Toronto on June 2 is remembering them with great fondness. Denton Thomas, 59, was among a group of men playing dominoes after a soccer game in a parking lot at North Albion Collegiate […]
