York University in Toronto conferred honorary degrees on two prominent figures from the Black Caribbean Diaspora on June 20th. Arnold Auguste and Jason “Kardinal Offishall” Harrow, celebrated members of Toronto’s Caribbean community, were honored for their remarkable contributions to media, music, and social activism. Arnold Auguste Born and raised in Trinidad, Auguste arrived in Toronto […]
Toronto poet Bill Bissett, Nova Scotia poet Sylvia D. Hamilton, and Saskatchewan author Solomon Ratt are among the 83 distinguished individuals appointed to the Order of Canada this year. The announcement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s office includes one new Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers, and 64 new Members of the Order. Notably, two […]
Nestled on the third floor of a historic building in downtown Hamilton, the Office of the Special Envoy for International Relations, Trade, and Investment (SEIRTI) of Sierra Leone quietly operates as the country’s lone diplomatic mission in Canada. Established just over a year ago by May-Marie Duwai-Sowa, herself a native of Sierra Leone who sought […]
Finding the right medication for individuals suffering from depression often involves a lengthy trial-and-error process that can exacerbate symptoms over months or even years. However, a new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that a breakthrough may be on the horizon. Researchers have identified six distinct subtypes of major depression using brain imaging and machine […]
By Stephen Weir Patrick Tobin, the General Manager of the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture (EDC) portfolio, posted a notice on the LinkedIn social media site that, effective today, Karen Carter has been given the role of Director, Museums and Heritage Services for the EDC Division at City Hall. “Karen is a leading […]
For generations, men like Miguel Guzmán have toiled in Cuba’s sugar fields, wielding machetes under the scorching sun. Yet today, the once-vibrant sugar industry, a cornerstone of Cuba’s economy, faces unprecedented challenges. Miguel, now a seasoned farmhand, reminisces about a time when Cuban sugar was a global powerhouse. “Today, the industry is as broken and […]
The idyllic island of Anguilla is set to host its milestone 50th Anguilla Summer Festival from July 21st to August 11th, promising an extravaganza of cultural events, music, and vibrant activities that will draw locals and visitors alike. Dubbed “The Family Reunion,” this special edition of the festival is expected to attract record numbers of […]
The Jamaican government faces a potential reimbursement of approximately J$150 million in legal fees to Vybz Kartel and his three co-defendants following their successful appeal at the United Kingdom Privy Council. Recent disclosures indicate that the government disbursed J$36.2 million to British legal representatives who argued against the appeal before the Judicial Committee of the […]
In 2018, João, a 63-year-old pensioner from Brazil, noticed a wart on his penis and sought medical advice. What followed was a five-year ordeal of misdiagnoses and unsuccessful treatments before he received a devastating diagnosis in 2023: penile cancer. “I started visiting medical clinics to find out what it was, but all the doctors told […]
The Black community in Ottawa highlights a pressing need for ethnically diverse blood donations in Canada. However, a lingering hesitancy exists within the community due to past experiences of being denied the opportunity to donate, rooted in historical stereotypes. Despite the potential for better outcomes in blood transfusions for individuals with rare blood diseases like […]
