DPBA Report Highlights Economic Impact and Call for Change By Lincoln DePradine A Canadian researcher says anti-Black racism, especially racism in employment, has an economic cost to the Canadian government. “As a result of racism, the government of Canada is losing money,’’ researcher Dr C. Justine Pierre, a statistician, labour market and immigration consultant, told […]
In a pleasant celebration of community service, Canada’s Volunteer Awards recognized outstanding volunteers and organizations during a hybrid ceremony held at the National Arts Centre. This year’s event, hosted by Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, also marked the 10th anniversary of the awards. The ceremony, coinciding with National Volunteer Week, saw […]
By Neil Armstrong While many Canadians were out and about outdoors for the Victoria Day long weekend, several women gathered in Brampton and Toronto for the ninth annual “Meet the Motivators” which celebrated women in leadership. Jacqueline Dixon, a certified sales professional, television host, and founder of Meet the Motivators Inc., described the two-day […]
With the Paris Olympics just months away, Tamarri Lindo, a promising college track athlete, finds himself racing against a different kind of clock. The 20-year-old, who has been training rigorously to represent Canada on the world stage, is now grappling with the possibility of deportation back to Jamaica, the country from which his family fled […]
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for youth clubs and service organizations to teach young people the responsible use and power of firearms. Speaking at the closing of the annual Tradewinds multinational military exercise at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on Thursday, Mottley emphasized the need for proactive measures to address rising gun crime in […]
By Lincoln DePradine When a team of Canadian volunteers visited the Caribbean in April to provide free healthcare services, they spent six days at two locations and attended to more than 400 adults and children. The mission, which offered services valued at just under half-million Eastern Caribbean dollars, was well worth it, said Vanessa Alexis, founding-president […]
As the sun sets on Consul General Sonia Marville-Carter’s nearly six-year tenure with the Barbadian Consulate in Toronto, she reflects on her journey of fostering unity and showcasing Barbadian culture in Canada. October 2018 marked the beginning of what would soon be a transformative period for the Barbadian diaspora in Toronto. Ms. Marville-Carter’s mission was […]
By Neil Armstrong A Canadian documentary about mothering that had its world premiere at the recently held Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and was well supported will be featured in the upcoming Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival. Not only did the film’s producer Alison Duke win an award at the festival for “A […]
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is gearing up for a transformative 2024 season with newly introduced costume size restrictions and an enhanced educational initiative, in partnership with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). This strategic update was announced by Jennifer Michelle Hirlehey, Chair of the Festival Management Committee (FMC), and CEO Mischka Crichton. For the Adult […]
Championing Community and Economic Growth By Neil Armstrong Three Black candidates are among 35 people running in the June 10 by-election in Mississauga. Jamaican businessman Winston Harding is seeking to become the mayor—a position that became vacant when mayor Bonnie Crombie resigned to become leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Another Jamaican, entrepreneur and community […]
