By Stephen Weir Amidst all the hubbub of the August carnival and its Grand Parade, the passing of Calvin Robert Taylor, one of the stalwarts of past parades, was missed by many within the carnival community. He died just days before the parade at the age of 70. Calvin was deeply committed to the carnival […]
What was supposed to be a new beginning for 15-year-old Mario Giddings turned into a devastating tragedy for his family and community. Giddings, a student at Weston Collegiate Institute, was preparing to begin Grade 11 on Tuesday. Instead, those who knew and loved him are now mourning his untimely death after he was fatally shot […]
By Kojo On the final day of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), we had the opportunity to catch up with Thomas Saras, the long-serving president of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC). For many years, Saras and the organization have been a fixture at the CNE for 37 of those years, […]
By Kojo During the recent celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s 62nd Independence anniversary in Ajax, Ontario, Minister Avinash G. Singh, who serves in the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, shared insights into the government’s ongoing initiatives aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and supporting youth involvement in farming. Minister Singh, a seasoned member […]
The 3rd annual Trinbago Festival is set to light up Nathan Phillips Square in a celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s culture, food, and music. The festival, which has grown rapidly since its inception, will welcome an expected crowd of 30,000 visitors to experience the richness of Trinbagonian traditions. After outgrowing its previous location at Yonge-Dundas […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Earlier this year, I highlighted the plight of a Guyanese family consisting of two children who are residents of Canada pleading to be reunited with their parents, who were formerly permanent residents. By way of background, Amir and his parents were granted refugee status in Canada in 2004 and became permanent residents […]
Ottawa police are facing increased scrutiny following the release of internal reports detailing a violent case of mistaken identity involving Kane Niyondagara, a young Black man who was wrongly identified as a murder suspect in February. On the morning of February 16, officers responded to a call from a Starbucks employee who had misidentified Niyondagara […]
The Kujipenda Cultural Centre has announced the inaugural REST(OR) REFORM CONFERENCE, set to take place on October 24, 2024, at the Ajax Convention Centre. This groundbreaking event aims to tackle some of the most pressing social justice challenges facing marginalized communities in Ontario, including Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. The REST(OR) REFORM […]
Tobago’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts announced the development of Pan Trinbago’s new headquarters, which is set to be constructed at the former General Post Office on Wrightson Road, Port of Spain. The projected cost for this new facility is estimated at TT$120 million (approx. Can$24M). The planned headquarters will be a six-storey, […]
By Janet Grant Directed: Rupert SandersCast: Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, and Danny Huston Synopsis: Bill Skarsgård steps into the iconic role of THE CROW in this captivating modern reimagining of James O’Barr’s original graphic novel. This reboot promises a fresh and exciting take on the beloved story, incorporating contemporary elements that will surely intrigue the […]
