By Stephen Weir Photos by Gilbert Medina If it wasn’t the largest annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival Junior Caribbean Parade, it must have been close. Organizers of the annual parade estimate that 20,000 people showed up in Malvern to cheer on the children. Eric Delfish, the longtime organizer of the parade, said it was perfect […]
By Lincoln DePradine Panorama, the competition held annually in Toronto to determine the top steel orchestra in Canada, will be hosted at a new venue this year, and will be missing a longtime member-band of the Ontario Steelpan Association (OSA). The contest, also referred to as “Pan Alive”, is moving from Lamport Stadium on King […]
By Janet Grant “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a 2024 American superhero film that uniquely and intriguingly combines two iconic Marvel characters: Deadpool and Wolverine. Here is a brief overview of the plot: “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a buddy road trip story complicated by the multiverse. Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds), finds himself […]
The restoration of a historic cemetery in Alberta has achieved a significant milestone. On July 12, permanent headstones were installed at Bethel Baptist Cemetery near Barrhead, Alta. This cemetery stands as a poignant reminder of the Black pioneer community of Campsie, a group whose legacy endures in the region. Located approximately 120 kilometers northwest of […]
Omari Banks, the first Anguillian to grace Test cricket for the West Indies back in May 2003, etched his name in sporting history with a memorable innings at the Antigua Recreation Ground. His unbeaten 47 played a pivotal role in the West Indies’ monumental fourth-innings chase of 418 against Australia. Today, Banks is celebrated not […]
In a bid to enhance its profile in 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis has found itself thrust into the spotlight with a significant nod from American Express Travel. The dual-island nation was recently included in American Express Travel’s prestigious 2024 Trending Destinations: Off the Beaten Path list, marking it as one of the top 10 […]
Windsor is gearing up to host its first-ever Black film festival next month, promising to celebrate and showcase achievements in Black filmmaking and storytelling. Scheduled to take place at downtown’s Armouries Theatre from August 16 to 18, the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF) will feature a diverse lineup of approximately 15 films from around […]
School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education with a network spanning over 370 schools across 17 countries, is eager to expand its franchise opportunities in Toronto, Ontario. Stacey Ryan, Chief Operating Officer of School of Rock, highlighted Toronto’s vibrant and inclusive music scene, noting the city’s rich multicultural community deeply invested in diverse […]
British-Guyanese sculptor Hew Locke recently accepted a prestigious commission to create a piece for the British Academy, housed in a building with ties to former Prime Minister William Gladstone, whose family amassed wealth from Caribbean plantations, including some of the largest in Jamaica and British Guiana (now Guyana). Last year, Gladstone’s descendants issued an apology […]
CIBC has announced its commitment to support hurricane relief efforts in Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Beryl, through its Caribbean subsidiary, CIBC Caribbean. The company will make an initial donation of $100,000 via CIBC Caribbean’s ComTrust Foundation to aid in the recovery efforts. Mark St. Hill, Chief Executive Officer of CIBC Caribbean and Chair of […]
