Praise on steel, the sixth annual concert of gospel music ” on pan,” organized by Pan Arts Network, will be held on Saturday at Canada Christian College on Gervais Drive in Don Mills, Toronto. Organizer Wendy Jones said that apart from the pannists, several other performers from the community will lend a Caribbean ambiance to […]
This week’s question: The Ontario government announced last week that it is taking action to make housing more affordable for home buyers and renters while more than 170,000 are on the waiting list for subsidized housing in Toronto. Do you believe that the governments – federal, provincial and municipal – are doing enough to deal […]
Grenada-born Sylvia McNeilly – mamma to her three daughters, Agatha, Wilma and Shirley, her seven grandchildren and her eight great-grandchildren – celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday with a family reunion at The Embassy Church in Oshawa. With a lively rendition of gospel songs, church members greeted the centenarian who was in “fine spirits, ” […]
By Murissa Barrington Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised recipients of the 2017 Harry Jerome Awards last Saturday night, describing them as “extraordinary Canadians” who chose to be ” agents of change.” The Prime Minister was the keynote speaker at the Awards ceremony at the International Centre in Mississauga. “Trailblazers, young entrepreneurs, lifetime achievers, entertainers – […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Black Business and Professional Association’s 35th annual Harry Jerome Awards at the International Centre in Mississauga on Saturday. The Awards is established in memory of Harry Jerome, an African-Canadian Olympic athlete, scholar and social advocate. Presented by TD Bank, it honours the […]
West Indies superstar Chris Gayle became the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in Twenty20s when he belted a typically bellicose half-century to fire Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 21-run win over Dwayne Smith’s Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. The veteran left-hander, who has not played for West Indies in 12 […]
By Judy Pham A black parent who was called a nigger by a recently resigned York Region District School board trustee, has launched a human rights complaint against the Board. Charline Grant is seeking $20,000 in her claim for damages to her ” dignity and self respect.” Grant said that last November Trustee Nancy […]
Pride Toronto which has decided to ban any official police presence at its parade in June, receives more than $1 million annually in funding from the City of Toronto. Should Toronto City Council continue to provide funding for this organization? Howard McKitty Chef, Dfinestcatering That’s a lot of money. I don’t think they should be […]
Another successful, sold out event. That’ s how organizers of the eighth annual UWI Toronto Benefit Gala described last Saturday night’s festivities at the Ritz-Carlton which brought together leaders in arts, finance, academia and law and members of the diplomatic circle. The Gala honours Canadian / Caribbean individuals and organizations as well as global citizens […]
Mention the name Reagan Rodrigues to auto racing enthusiasts in Guyana and you are likely to hear some amazing stories about speed on the South Dakota circuit. Rodrigues who was managing director of the family business – Rick and Sari Industries – in Georgetown, had a passion for racing – on bicycles, motor bikes and […]
