It is said that behind every successful man, there is a woman and this holds true for Dr. M. Jamal Deen, who was recently recognized by the University of the West Indies (UWI) with the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for his contributions to the field of engineering and applied science. With his wife by his side, he […]
A spring Toronto festival, now in its 14th year, invites participants into friendly competition to nurture youth into the world or dance and choreography. Martin Scott-Pascal’s Dance Caribe has dedicated itself over the years to all Toronto youth, especially with exposure to Caribbean culture. Over the years it has expanded to include Spiritual Gospel, modern […]
By Curtis Eustace The excitement and anticipation is bubbling like Granny’s Saturday soup with two more bands launching their contributions to the 2013 Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. On Friday 10th May, Garvin Crichlow bandleader of “Mas Toronto” will be presenting “Timeline” designed by Andrew Lueshue. The festivities begin at 9 PM at the Mas Toronto […]
In order to get students excited about reading and motivate parents to read to their children, Western Union and Grace Kennedy Money Services launched the 1st Annual Celebrity Reading Week and Reading Race. The event, which was held at primary schools across the GTA, featured members from the corporate sector, government officials, community leaders and […]
By Dianne Ojar-Ali One of our roles as parents is to protect our kids from everything on the face of the earth that could possibly bring them harm. Well, the unfortunate part to all this is that Mrs. Fraud does not discriminate when it comes to the age of her victims. Minors are the […]
May 2013 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montreal convention centre). This Trade Show tailored for newcomers is organized by Immigrant Québec and sponsored by Desjardins Group. It will showcase opportunities and services aimed to assist immigrants in their daily lives. Discover what Quebec has to offer The exhibition will be designed […]
By Jasminee Sahoye It could be a challenge for someone or a family with a member who has been diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability and even more challenging for ethnic communities where stereotypes and stigma are common. However, there are support services that are available but often times not known. Community Living Toronto, a […]
By Gerald Paul William Hubbard was Toronto’s first Black – and first visible minority – councillor, but he saw himself first as an able and respected municipal politician. Hubbard made history as the first Black elected to public office in any major Canadian City, as Col. John Prince, a leading member of Ontario’s Legislative Council […]
By Herman Silochan The audience listened in silence, rapt with attention, as Brian MacFarlane exploded with vehemence against string beads, skimpy bikinis and feathers, “This is what carnival has descended into, a cultural void, where are the George Baileys, the Stephen Harts and the Wayne Berkeleys, the Peter Minshalls of this world? Men who gave […]
By Jasminee Sahoye As Black History month celebrations come to an end and many African Canadians are given kudos for their contributions, there are still some who are quietly working behind the scenes and making a difference in the lives of young black men and women. One notable individual in this pursuit is Gwyneth Matthew-Chapman, […]
