by Stephen Weir Photos by Gilbert Medina The ribbon has been cut, the songs have been sung, and the costumes have been strutted. Make no mistake, as of 2 p.m. last Saturday, the 2024 Toronto Caribbean Carnival is officially underway! For the first time this century, the launch was not held at Nathan Phillips Square, […]
By Neil Armstrong The weekend before the official start of summer featured the long-awaited all-Black production— Canadian Opera Company’s “Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White” and was well received by patrons who packed the Canadian Opera Company Theatre on Front Street in Toronto. The first Black Canadian concert singer to achieve international fame, […]
The Canadian government has initiated consultations with provinces across the country regarding potential revisions to the post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program. Currently, all international graduates are eligible for this program, but proposed changes aim to align eligibility with labor market needs while reducing the overall volume of PGWP holders. Letters have been dispatched to provincial […]
Edmonton-born rapper Rollie Pemberton, widely known as Cadence Weapon, has released a new anthem for the Edmonton Oilers ahead of their Stanley Cup final showdown against the Florida Panthers. Pemberton, an award-winning musician, has crafted a Stanley Cup version of his 2017 hit “Connor McDavid” to rally support for the Oilers in their quest for […]
By Stephen Weir Thirty boats. Thirty young students, standing in stainless steel craft. You can look for them this fall off Carriacou’s west coast, but don’t look for them bobbing in the gentle seas of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. You need to look for them underwater! No, we aren’t exposing some mass sailing disaster. We […]
Renowned reggae artist Queen Omega is poised to set the stage alight with her highly anticipated Toronto leg of the Canadian tour “Reggae Royals Blazin” at Diamonds Lounge in Pickering, Ontario, on Friday, July 12, 2024. The Trinidadian songstress, known for her electrifying performances and commanding presence in the international reggae music scene, is ready […]
Toronto’s Guyanese community gathered at St. Peter and Paul Banquet Hall in Scarborough to celebrate Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary with a gala organized under the auspices of the Consulate General of Guyana. The event, featuring stirring speeches and captivating performances, showcased Guyana’s progress and rich cultural heritage. High Commissioner Keith L. George opened the gala, […]
Gemma Raeburn-Baynes’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary, marked by resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to community upliftment. Born against all odds after her mother endured numerous miscarriages, Raeburn-Baynes has lived a life driven by a sense of purpose instilled by her challenging beginnings. At 73 years old, she stands as a pillar of […]
By Lincoln DePradine Most students desirous of pursuing a college or university education need help financing their studies. For some – such as kids with sickle cell disease (SCD) – they require both financial and healthcare assistance. Many in Toronto have found the needed healthcare and financial aid through retired registered Nurse, Jamaican-born Dotty Nicholas, […]
In a rainy May setting, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup trophy made a memorable appearance at the venerable Bourda, the oldest cricket ground in the Caribbean, situated at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). Initially not on the roster for the trophy’s visit to Guyana, GCC received an unexpected honor when the […]
