The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is set to host its annual CJF Awards on June 12, with a sold-out audience eagerly anticipating a night of celebrating excellence in Canadian journalism. Among the program highlights is the CJF Tribute, recognizing tech journalist Kara Swisher for her groundbreaking work within the technology industry, with the award to […]
The Alberta Human Rights Commission has fined the Edmonton Police Service over $80,000 for racial discrimination against two Black men during an unwarranted arrest. Yousef John and Caesar Judianga were pepper-sprayed and detained in May 2017 after calling 911 to stop a crime. They filed human rights complaints in 2018, leading to the commission’s previous […]
The extinction of Giant Jamaican Galliwasps in the 1800s was a casualty of the sugar cane plantation economy, which ravaged their natural habitat and introduced predators like rats to the island. Now, a 170-year-old lizard specimen is set to return to its Jamaican homeland from Scotland as part of efforts toward reparatory justice. This remarkable […]
by Janet Grant Disney’s The Acolyte immediately distinguishes itself as a unique entry in the Star Wars canon. Set in the High Republic era, it ventures away from the familiar tales of Skywalkers and Palpatines, inviting die-hard fans and newcomers to experience a different side of the galaxy. The series is currently streaming on Disney+. A fresh narrative […]
By Ravendra Madholall in Guyana Two-time champions West Indies began their International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cupcampaign on a winning note, defeating Papua New Guinea by five wickets at the Guyana NationalStadium, Providence, last Sunday. In this Group C fixture, the West Indies successfully chased down Papua New Guinea’s modest total of135 with one […]
By Lincoln DePradine Many suggestions, including the idea of suing United States manufacturers, were offered when PEACH – Promoting Education and Community Health – organized an event to discuss “zero gun violence’’. “We don’t need no more gun violence; we don’t need it,’’ said Tevon Fray, who was a panelist on the gun violence discussion […]
Indian Express Edtorial The final numbers will not tell the full story of this election verdict. The BJP, most of all, must carefully read between its lines and beyond them, too. A decade after the Narendra Modi-led party brought back the single-party dominance system to national centrestage, having replaced Congress as its centrepiece, India is […]
The federal government has announced a significant investment to bolster Toronto’s cultural landscape, with a joint investment of $14.12 million for the expansion of the Blackhurst Cultural Centre in Mirvish Village. This initiative was unveiled on Sunday by Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender […]
Under the radiant morning sun, the Walnut Foundation’s 10th-anniversary fundraising walkathon witnessed an unprecedented gathering at the Etobicoke Creek Trail at Loafers Lake in Brampton. This year’s event, dedicated to raising awareness about prostate cancer in the Black community, was characterized by stirring speeches from local leaders and an overwhelming display of community solidarity. Kicking […]
In a bid to draw tourists to the hidden treasures of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada has initiated the Carriacou Carnival Cooldown. This innovative tourism campaign aims to prolong the excitement of SpiceMas, Grenada’s renowned cultural festival, by encouraging visitors to unwind and explore the serene beauty of these sister isles. Set against the stunning […]
