By Stephen Weir As the city of Toronto geared up to celebrate Bob Marley Day on February 6th, an evening event at City Hall brought together members of the community to share their memories of the iconic musician. Mayor Olivia Chow, widow of the late Jack Layton, was among the attendees at the Celebrating One […]
Ontario’s front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals are celebrating another decision by the court which has ruled that Bill 124, wage-suppression legislation passed by the Ford government in 2019, is unconstitutional. Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, says, “This sham of a bill should never have been passed. With the loss of […]
Story and photos By: Janet Grant “Bob Marley: One Love,” the captivating biographical drama that celebrates the life and music of the legendary reggae icon, Bob Marley, premiered in Toronto last Thursday at the Bell Lightbox. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, this film takes audiences on a journey through Marley’s extraordinary life. It chronicles his rise from humble […]
In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the recent decision to integrate transit fares across Durham, Brampton, Mississauga, and York Region is a monumental step towards creating a more accessible and sustainable transportation network. This move, set to take effect on February 26, addresses a longstanding issue that has burdened commuters with double fares, sometimes costing […]
Saint Lucia has long awaited its moment on the Olympic podium, and Julien Alfred may just be the athlete to make that dream a reality. With her recent dominating performances on the track, Alfred is not only making waves in collegiate athletics but is also positioning herself as a serious contender for Olympic gold. Alfred […]
When we heard that Machel Montano had decided to enter the 2024 Calypso Monarch competition in Trinidad, we were elated. This talented young man who has been performing since he was nine years old, had decided to use his well-established credentials as the dominant soca artist in Trinbago to help reignite young people’s interest in […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Grenada Association Toronto (GAT) is assisting five students to complete their tertiary education with the award of scholarships. GAT unveiled the names of its 2024 scholarship winners – three male and two female – at this year’s gala commemorating the anniversary of Grenada’s independence. It’s 50 years since Grenada became an […]
Trinidad and Tobago finds itself grappling with a severe environmental crisis as an unidentified vessel, now partially submerged, leaks hydrocarbons off the southwest coast of Tobago. Prime Minister Keith Rowley has declared the situation a “national emergency,” pledging governmental resources to address the unfolding catastrophe. The spill, which has already tainted several beaches along Tobago’s […]
The Spoken Word Dwayne Morgan is a name that has been garnering attention recently. The Scarborough spoken word poet delivered a performance on the first day of Black History Month at the Power Plant art gallery at Harbourfront. Next month, he is set to present “When Sisters Speak” at the St Lawrence Centre as part […]
By Lincoln DePradine Mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, is promising Scarborough residents that they will benefit from projects soon to be to be implemented by the city. “In our work this coming year, we’re building a lot of housing, a lot of affordable housing; because the more we build, the better it is for the […]
