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. […]
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 […]
In an era where technology is increasingly integrated into our daily lives, smartwatches have evolved beyond their traditional roles of text messaging, music control, and timekeeping. They are now central to many individuals’ health and fitness regimens, offering features that can potentially track heart rhythms, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns. According to Insider Intelligence/eMarketer, more […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon According to the Federal Court website, a 38-year-old Trinidadian whose wife holds a valid Canadian study permit for her Master’s in Business Administration at a Canadian University was recently refused an open spousal work permit. I will refer to him as “Noor” which is not his real name. As a result of […]
A famous old boxing match was ended with a perfect right to the jaw that sent the hapless victim to instant dreamland. One fine sports journalist of the time described the punch as “landing like the judgement of God.” That story is the perfect metaphor for describing Canada’s mighty hammer-thrower’s Ethan Katzberg feat at the […]
