Decoding India’s election verdict is more than just numbers

Decoding India’s election verdict is more than just numbers

Indian Express Edtorial The final numbers will not tell the full story of this election verdict. The BJP, most of all, must carefully read between its lines and beyond them, too. A decade after the Narendra Modi-led party brought back the single-party dominance system to national centrestage, having replaced Congress as its centrepiece, India is […]

Blackhurst Cultural Centre raises 14.2 million for expansion

Blackhurst Cultural Centre raises 14.2 million for expansion

The federal government has announced a significant investment to bolster Toronto’s cultural landscape, with a joint investment of $14.12 million for the expansion of the Blackhurst Cultural Centre in Mirvish Village. This initiative was unveiled on Sunday by Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender […]

Grenada launches Carriacou Carnival Cooldown to boost tourism

Grenada launches Carriacou Carnival Cooldown to boost tourism

In a bid to draw tourists to the hidden treasures of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada has initiated the Carriacou Carnival Cooldown. This innovative tourism campaign aims to prolong the excitement of SpiceMas, Grenada’s renowned cultural festival, by encouraging visitors to unwind and explore the serene beauty of these sister isles. Set against the stunning […]

Bad Boys: Ride or Die – The Ultimate Action-Packed Sequel Hits Theatres June 7

Bad Boys: Ride or Die – The Ultimate Action-Packed Sequel Hits Theatres June 7

by Janet Grant Mark your calendars, movie enthusiasts! Bad Boys: Ride or Die is set to hit theatres with a bang this Friday, June 7, 2024. Bad Boys: Ride or Die is not just another sequel. Bad Boys takes a nostalgic journey that masterfully weaves together the greatest hits from the previous three movies, bringing back the […]

Amid Haiti’s turmoil, Garry Conille named Prime Minister

Amid Haiti’s turmoil, Garry Conille named Prime Minister

Haiti finds itself in the throes of political turmoil as a nine-member council overseeing the country’s transition selects Garry Conille as its next prime minister. This decision, announced on Tuesday, unfolds against a backdrop of escalating gang violence gripping much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Conille’s return to the role of prime minister is not unprecedented. […]

A Theatrical Highlight: Round House Theatre’s Revival of Topdog/Underdog Opens Tonight

A Theatrical Highlight: Round House Theatre’s Revival of Topdog/Underdog Opens Tonight

Bethesda, Md. (June 3, 2024) – Round House Theatre concludes its 2023-2024 Season with the much-anticipated revival of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Topdog/Underdog. This celebrated American classic, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Jamil Jude, opens tonight, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience. Topdog/Underdog delves into the tumultuous lives of brothers Lincoln […]

Canada’s Camryn Rogers sets Record in Hammer Throw

Canada’s Camryn Rogers sets Record in Hammer Throw

Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers set a Diamond League record on Saturday with a 77.76-meter throw at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The reigning world champion finished ahead of American competitors DeAnna Price and Brooke Andersen. Price secured second place with a throw of 76.74 meters, while Andersen took third with a toss of […]

Zoey Williams: First Black Female Boeing 777 Pilot for Air Canada

Zoey Williams: First Black Female Boeing 777 Pilot for Air Canada

  In a milestone for both aviation and diversity, Zoey Williams has become the first Black female pilot to fly a Boeing 777 aircraft for Air Canada. This remarkable achievement is even more noteworthy given her initial fear of flying as a child. Born and raised in Ontario, Williams’ journey to the flight deck is […]

The Black Academy Appoints Gail Case as Executive Director

The Black Academy Appoints Gail Case as Executive Director

The Black Academy, co-founded by celebrated actors Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, has announced the appointment of Gail Case as its new Executive Director. This pivotal role will see Case overseeing all aspects of the organization, including fundraising and year-round programming initiatives, ensuring the academy’s continued success and growth. Her appointment is effective immediately. Shamier […]

Guyana Celebrates 58th Independence with Memorial Cricket Match Against Toronto Police

Guyana Celebrates 58th Independence with Memorial Cricket Match Against Toronto Police

By Lincoln DePradine It was a tragedy – the death of Percy Cummins – that led to the formation of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) Cricket Club. Nadine Spencer, a member of the Police Services board that oversees TPS, says she’s proud of the club’s “achievements and success’’. “The members of the club understand the […]

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