In a groundbreaking move to empower women in the construction industry, Sephton Spence, the president of Kubbie Con, is spearheading the establishment of the first technical training school for women in St. Lucia, named SL Enpowher. The project aims to equip women with essential skills in masonry, framing, electrical work, plumbing, and other construction-related fields. […]
By Lincoln DePradine The legacy of the late Eric R. Wickham, a respected elder and educator of the Black and Caribbean community, has been further cemented. A presentation, of the first-ever Eric R. Wickham Memorial Scholarship, has been made to a Centennial College student. The winner of the inaugural scholarship is Marwa Malik. Malik, who […]
By Azeezah Kanji “We are all immigrants.” The phrase has become a popular slogan of opposition to the closing of borders in Canada and the United States. It has been written on protest signs held high against Donald Trump’s ban on nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries, and echoed by Canadian politicians proclaiming their acceptance of […]
By Stephen Weir “It is not about the money; it is about the poetry. But hey, $130,000 is a lot of cabbage, and Canada’s Griffin Poetry Prize is the world’s largest international prize for a single book of poetry written in or translated into English! The huge annual Prize has been around for 22 years, […]
In a remarkable tale of academic prowess, Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, now aged eight, astounded the Canadian education sphere by pursuing post-secondary courses at a local community college. The prodigious youngster, who emerged as the youngest Canadian to attain a university degree last year, is currently embarking on her master’s degree in biomedical science at the […]
Renowned Jamaican actor Oliver Samuels has been honored with the esteemed Living Legend Award, courtesy of the iconic Jamaican beer company, Red Stripe. The grand ceremony took place on March 8th at the historic Little Theatre in St. Andrew, a venue steeped in history and witness to numerous stellar performances by the esteemed actor over […]
By Lincoln DePradine Councillor Ausma Malik, a deputy mayor of Toronto, has reiterated a commitment to championing causes of social and racial justice. “You will continue to have a champion in me,’’ Malik, councillor for Spadina-Fort York, told participants at a 10tth anniversary event of the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN). TCBN, a coalition of […]
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Kirk Mark, a retired senior coordinator of community relations for the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), made a compelling case to the board trustees. His plea was clear: to reconsider the recent decision to disband the 40-year-old Race Relations Committee, a decision made on February […]
OCADU Live, touted as a student-driven, on-demand streaming service by the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCADU), emerged in 2020 amidst the challenges of the pandemic, aiming to foster student engagement. The platform embraces a diverse range of content, spanning from short films to game shows and chat programs. Notably, it compensates students […]
Canadian hockey stars Sarah Nurse and Saroya Tinker are paving the way for young Black girls in the sport, breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation. Recently they shared their experiences as Black women in hockey and discussed their efforts to mentor and support aspiring players. Nurse, a 29-year-old forward from Hamilton, Ontario, who helped […]
