Former Toronto Blue Jays star José Bautista is making a comeback, but this time it’s not on the baseball field—it’s in partnership with Mary Brown’s Chicken, heralding the return of its popular Batter’s Box menu item. Having already established a five-year sponsorship as an Official Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays and Official Chicken Restaurant […]
Montreal’s Black communities are set to benefit from a significant investment, as the federal government announces nearly $16 million in funding to create a modern venue for artistic and cultural expression. This funding will enable the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre (MACC) to further its mission of becoming a central gathering place for Black communities in […]
DPBA Report Highlights Economic Impact and Call for Change By Lincoln DePradine A Canadian researcher says anti-Black racism, especially racism in employment, has an economic cost to the Canadian government. “As a result of racism, the government of Canada is losing money,’’ researcher Dr C. Justine Pierre, a statistician, labour market and immigration consultant, told […]
Distress and crisis centers play a vital role in Canada’s public health strategy for preventing suicide, offering immediate assistance and resources during critical moments. During Mental Health Week, the Federal government announced a $4.5 million investment to bolster the capabilities of 26 organizations providing distress line services across the country. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental […]
Stacy Clarke By Neil Armstrong The first day of the tribunal hearing of Superintendent Stacy Clarke, which was open to the public, drew a large contingent of members of the Jamaican Canadian Association on Monday to the headquarters of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) in support of the veteran police officer with 26 years of […]
By Lincoln DePradine The price of food is a serious concern for many Canadians. Perhaps, the situation is best exemplified by a current consumers’ protest known as the month-of-May boycott of the Loblaw supermarket chain. Chief among the group’s “demands” is that Loblaw lowers its prices by 15 percent. So, when “Sista in Health’’ received […]
Last evening, the Black Business Professional Association (BBPA) hosted their annual Harry Jerome Awards at the Beanfield Centre in Toronto. The event was a cornerstone for those championing a strong Black community, drawing notable attendees such as Toronto Mayor Chow and Brampton Mayor Brown. Surrounded by approximately seven hundred proud members of the Black community. […]
Applications for an innovative grant and capacity-building program, specifically aimed at supporting Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused non-profits and charities in Canada, are set to close on April 24, 2024. The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF), in collaboration with the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC), has launched this national initiative to bolster organizations tackling community needs. Supported […]
Over $3 million has been donated to back Kid Food Nation, a cooking program by Boys and Girls Club Canada (BGC) that instills healthy eating habits using culturally relevant food resources in an engaging manner. This initiative is set to benefit more than 2,200 children and youth, laying a crucial foundation for healthier lifestyles. Kid […]
Wes Hall, the Founder and Chairman of the BlackNorth Initiative, as well as the Founder and Executive Chairman of Kingsdale Advisors, brings his extensive experience as an investor, philanthropist, and Dragon on Canada’s Dragons’ Den. Teaming up with Tim Coldwell, a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, a professional engineer, and a […]
