Memories of big mas’ in T&T Big mas’ as columnist Michael Lashley fondly remembers it in Trinidad and Tobago, when the spectacle held a place of creative glory that he longs to see restored. “Memories may be beautiful, and yet What’s too painful to remember We simply choose to forget.” My memories of “big mas” […]
Mom gets third chance to be Canadian In June of 2012 a very confused, distraught and hopeless young woman came into my office with a number of close relatives seeking advice on her options to remain in Canada. Her last bid to remain in Canada was her second appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division in […]
Clothing line ‘inspired by God’ Examples of the new Live Christ Clothing line from Youth Pastor Donnie Persaudon and wife Christina. As I wended my way to the East Scarborough Pentecostal Worship Centre recently to interview Guyana-born Youth Pastor Donnie Persaud and his wife Christina, I was thinking about their new Live Christ Clothing line […]
Caribana, more than just a jump up! By Gerald V. Paul Scholarships were awarded to students selected from Toronto’s Jane and Finch Wards 7, 8 and 9 to pursue their post-secondary education at Seneca College. A formal presentation will occur at the Caribana Flags and Colours event on July 12. Scholarships are up to $1,000 […]
Carnival with a rainbow twist By Alicia Sealey The proud sound of the Caribbean will be heard as, for the first time in North America, the fourth-ever WorldPride is presented this week by Pride Toronto. WorldPride will culminate with its usual, vibrant street parade on Sunday, June 29. Returning to the parade will be seven-time […]
Our young Canadians: Their sense of belonging and their agenda As we prepare to celebrate Canada Day next Thursday and as we move out of an election campaign into a “new” majority provincial government, the time seems right to ask our youth a few questions that are important for all of us. “What does it […]
Plans for a statue of Shadow to be erected in Tobago Plans are underway to erect a statue of the Trinidad born, raised in Tobago, calypso superstar, Winston “The Shadow” Bailey. Chairman of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) Tobago, Ainsley King, revealed that the Executive of TUCO Tobago has already taken a decision to […]
Excellent! 640 Students Walk and Talk by Gerald V. Paul “It’s wonderful to see 640 students from four High Schools with educators, parents, including CUPE and Scotiabank Toronto Carnival representatives serving as Marshalls, leaving from C.W. Jefferys on a journey to Osgoode Hall, York University. Thanks to Dr. Carl James, Dean of Education and Dr. […]
Five MPP’S of Colour for Queen’s Park by Gerald V. Paul Queen’s Park- “You voted for jobs; you voted for growth. Thank you for voting to build Ontario up,” Kathleen Wynne told her followers last Thursday night. She was speaking as the province’s first elected female premier. And they were celebrating their election victory, surprised at the fact […]
Jamaican Artist Connects with Community By Jasminee Sahoye His father had told him he might be unable to adequately provide for a family as an artist. But Paul Blackwood was determined to follow his passion and he proved his father wrong. After 32 years of doing canvas painting in oil and collages, this self-taught artist […]
