By Lincoln DePradine Chief Justice Michael Tulloch and the Ontario Court of Appeal want changes to the authority given to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers to search the cellphone and other devices of travelers, saying new measures are needed to guard against discrimination at the border and to ensure searches are not based on […]
Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino achieved a historic victory on Friday afternoon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, capturing the gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final while setting a new Olympic record. Her remarkable performance not only secured her a place in Olympic history but also made her the first woman from the Dominican Republic to […]
Dancehall legends Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis and Rodney ‘Bounty Killer’ Price are among 150 Jamaicans receiving national honours for 2024, announced on Independence Day. These prestigious awards will be presented on Heroes Day in October. Also making the list are veteran entertainers Nadine Sutherland and Glendon Orville ‘Admiral Bailey’ Bailey, recognized for their significant contributions […]
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 […]
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 Stephen Weir Destra is coming back to perform in Toronto one more time this summer. Isn’t it about time Mayor Chow presented her with the keys to the city? Earlier this week, the Canadian National Exhibition, which opens today and runs until the end of summer, announced that The Queen of Bacchanal—Trinidad’s soca great […]
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. […]
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 […]
