Carnival, often mistaken as mere revelry and masquerade, is deeply entwined with a history that spans colonialism, slavery, and religious transformation. Its origins trace back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where pagan festivals honored mythological deities. This tradition was later adopted by the Roman Catholic Church and celebrated across Europe before making its way to […]
The JN Group, through its subsidiaries JN Money Services Limited and JN Cayman, has launched the I Support Jamaica Fund to provide crucial support for Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The JN Foundation is overseeing the fund, which also has backing from the governments of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Donations will primarily aid in […]
According to a recent Payments Canada study, over 13% of Canadians have encountered payment fraud in the past six months, a similar rate to the 14% reported in 2023. This persistent issue has made Canadians wary of payment scams, affecting their payment behaviors and increasing caution when dealing with bills and financial communications. Fraud and […]
Former residents and descendants of the historic Black community of Africville are outraged after a violent incident during their annual reunion in Halifax last Saturday. The shooting, which occurred during the 41st Africville Family Reunion, left five people injured and cast a dark shadow over the event, which is meant to celebrate the community’s history […]
The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History, Dresden, Ontario, hosts an annual Emancipation Day celebration that highlights hope and freedom, marking the end of slavery in Canada and underscoring the ongoing quest for inclusivity and equity. Henson, a Methodist preacher, escaped slavery in the United States and arrived in Canada on October 28, 1830. Although […]
Character Arcs and Flashbacks This season, we reunite with Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and his restaurant crew as they navigate the challenges of transforming a former Italian sandwich shop into a high-end eatery. Here is a glimpse of what is cooking: “Tomorrow” and the Art of Reflection The season starts with the episode “Tomorrow,” a […]
by Kabrena Robinson Colourful feathers and jewels glisten under the warm Toronto sun. Jubilant sounds fill the air, transporting you to another place — the essence of the islands on Canadian soil. In the coming days, many will take to the streets to admire and indulge in the grand cultural spectacle that is the Toronto […]
By Ravendra Madholall The 2024 Global T20 tournament is set to bowl off on Thursday at the CAA facility in Brampton, Ontario. Vancouver Knight Riders will clash with Toronto Nationals from 4pm and a keen contest is highly anticipated. Six franchised teams will be competing with Montreal Tigers, the defending champions, taking on Bangla Tigers […]
By Rhoma Spencer Born in Dublin to an Irish mother and the very popular Trinidadian HIV Doctor, Professor Courtnay Bartholomew (deceased), Finbar ‘Barry’ Bartholomew, Trinidad and Tobago’s celebrity Chef comes to Toronto for the Canadian Premiere of his nephew, Adam Bartholomew’s film, Panazz: The Story, where he trades his Chef hat for that of being […]
Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW), Injured Workers Action for Justice (IWA4J), and the Migrant Farmworker Legal Clinic (MFWLC) are collaborating to organize a solidarity rally demanding justice for Garvin Yapp, a migrant farmworker who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident on August 14, 2022. Yapp had been employed for 34 years in Canada […]
