By Lincoln DePradine It’s usual to have large indoor gatherings in Toronto of people of African descent. However, last Saturday’s get-together – at the Waterfront Campus of George Brown College (GBC) – impressed college president Dr Gervan Fearon. “Only more recently, could we fill a room with people like you,’’ Fearon remarked to the group […]
Car owners in North York have been warned. As of today, December 1st the winter parking rules for the former city of North York are now in force. According to the Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit, parking is prohibited “between 2am and 6am, unless signs are posted indicating an exemption.” According to a […]
In his book “Soccer in the sun and shadow,” the late lyrical Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano traces the origins and development of soccer to the Chinese. “In soccer, like everything else,” Galeano says, “the Chinese were the first. Five thousand years ago, Chinese jugglers had the ball dancing on their feet, and it wasn’t before […]
According to the United Brotherhood of Carpenter’s UBC) Canadian District Vice-President Jason Rowe: “…as the demand for skilled trade workers outpace the need in our country, it’s critical that we do everything we can to recruit and retain the next generation. The UBC is working hard to eliminate barriers and provide an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all Canadians. This program supports […]
By Lincoln DePradine The federal government has budgeted more than $86 Billion for affordable housing projects but too many people in the Black community are unaware of the programs, according to cabinet minister Ahmed Hussen. “We want people to spread awareness about programs they can benefit from,’’ said Hussen, Minister of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion. […]
By Carlton Joseph Toronto City Council begins the new term with Mayor John Tory in a position to wield significant power because of the “strong mayor” legislation introduced by Premier Doug Ford. Initially, the new legislation was proposed for Toronto and Ottawa, because they were in dire need of, and ready to accommodate, affordable housing […]
The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE), a coalition of Black-led organizations dedicated to stimulating economic growth and creating generational wealth for Canadians of African descent, held a dinner in Toronto on the weekend to celebrate its first anniversary. At the dinner, Tiffany Callender, CEO of FACE, spoke of the work of the coalition since […]
Make every day Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday is a day of generosity aimed at giving back to communities. This day is celebrated after Black Friday and Cyber Monday to encourage corporations to share their profits, and to remind people to give during the holiday season. New Beginnings depends on community donations to help our […]
Urged “to be a light wherever you” By Lincoln DePradine Health professional Kareem South says that young people, by staying connected and having a sense of purpose, can overcome bullying and violence and mental health challenges that they now are experiencing. There’s a “crisis of purpose’’ that ought to be addressed, South said in delivering […]
By Lincoln DePradine An Ontario government plan to extend further “strong mayor” powers to the leaders of Toronto and Ottawa is receiving mixed reaction. The plan, included in a bill introduced in the provincial legislature, is part of what Premier Doug Ford’s government says is a push to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years. […]
