The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) marked its 62nd anniversary with a gala in Toronto that honored the legacy and future of the Jamaican community in Canada. The event recognized individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted both the Jamaican and broader Canadian communities. Chris Campbell, President of the Carpenters Union Local 27 in Toronto, delivered […]
By Lincoln DePradine A reemergence is being reported in Canada and abroad, especially in Africa, of cases of mpox — formerly known as monkeypox. As a result, Toronto Public Health (TPH) officials are urging city resident to get vaccinated against mpox. Trinidad-born health specialist, Dr Akwatu Khenti, says members of the Black and Caribbean community […]
By Charles Gibson As America approaches another critical election cycle, the specter of Christian nationalism looms larger than ever over the political landscape. It’s no secret that Donald Trump, the man who has become the figurehead of this movement, is not a religious person. His familiarity with the Bible is dubious at best. Yet, Trump […]
The community of Oshawa will come together for a cause that goes beyond just a summer party. The Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Ex-Army Alumni is set to host its 4th annual T&T Army All-Inclusive Fete at Club Carib of Oshawa on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. This year’s event, with its signature camouflage theme, is more […]
Last Sunday, the who’s who of the Pan community gathered at the Downsview Park of headquarters of Pan Fantasy Steelband to celebrate World Steelpan Day. The Day was declared by the United Nations to raise awareness of the cultural and historical significance of the Steelpan, the National Musical Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), and […]
By Neil Armstrong Three Jamaicans living in Canada are among the 150 individuals who have been appointed to the Orders of the Societies of Honour and to the Badge of Honour. The names of Howard L. Shearer and Mary Maria Diana Joanna Bishop of Ontario and Reverend Joseph Tommy Thompson of Manitoba were announced on […]
Quebec’s construction industry is witnessing a transformation thanks to Sophia Lundy, one of the few Black women general contractors in the province. Her journey from a struggling student to a pioneering entrepreneur exemplifies resilience and inspires a new generation of builders. Lundy’s pivotal moment came in 2015 while studying construction management at an Idaho university. […]
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 […]
An internal report reveals that Black, Indigenous, and racialized employees at the Privy Council Office (PCO) face frequent “racial stereotyping, microaggressions, and verbal violence.” Obtained by the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination via the Access to Information Act and released Monday, the report criticizes the office for its inadequate understanding of the discrimination experienced by these […]
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 […]
