by Stephen Weir Destra is coming back to perform in Toronto one more time this summer. Isn’t it about time Mayor Chow presented her with the keys to the city? Earlier this week, the Canadian National Exhibition, which opens today and runs until the end of summer, announced that The Queen of Bacchanal—Trinidad’s soca great […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Janet Grant SING SING is based on the real-life Rehabilitation Through Arts (RTA) program members. Its release date is Friday, August 1, 2024. Cast: Colman Domingo – Clarence Maclin – Sean San Jose – Sean Dino Johnson – Jon-Adrian Velazquez – Pau Raci – Sharon Washington – John “Divine G” Whitfield “Sing Sing,” directed by […]
Sunday brought jubilation to the Caribbean as St Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred and Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond both secured their countries’ first-ever Olympic medals, achieving gold in their respective events. Julien Alfred, initially a lesser-known competitor, showcased her incredible athleticism by winning the women’s 100-metre final on Saturday with a time of 10.72 seconds. […]
By Stephen Weir Drummers pounded out the countdown just before midnight. It was seconds before the start of August 1st. Drones lit the sky above the Downsview subway station with hearts and words of love. Singing. Cheering. It was all part of the 11th annual Underground Freedom Train ride in Toronto. No Justin Trudeau wasn’t […]
By Lincoln DePradine The 2024 Toronto Caribbean Carnival is over. But, not the summer of Caribbean festivals and performances in the city by Caribbean artistes. Among other events carded for this month are Jamaica Day, Grenada Day Celebration and TD JerkFest – the annual International Jerk Food and Music Festival. JerkFest begins this Friday, August […]
By Neil Armstrong The inclement weather on Simcoe Day did not dampen the spirit of those who stood in the rain as they belted out tunes or danced to the musical notes of musicians at the annual JAMBANA One World Festival in Bramptono. Celebrating Emancipation Day in Chinguacousy Park, the event featured the legendary Fab […]
