A recent study has raised concerns over the safety of xylitol, a popular low-calorie sweetener found in numerous reduced-sugar products such as gum and toothpaste. According to the study, published in the European Heart Journal, individuals consuming the highest levels of xylitol faced nearly double the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death compared to […]
By Margaret Kimberley Juneteenth was a people’s holiday with deep meaning for the descendants of enslaved people. But the declaration of an official federal holiday has turned it into an opportunity for corporate exploiters and cynical politicians to show pretend concern for Black people. At best Juneteenth provides a history lesson and an opportunity for […]
In recent weeks, the Trudeau government has unveiled its latest legislative initiative, Bill C-70, under the guise of countering foreign interference. While ostensibly aimed at enhancing national security, this bill poses a profound threat to one of Canada’s most cherished values: free speech. If passed, Bill C-70 will amend several key national security laws, including […]
by Sukhram Ramkissoon A 50-year-old woman from Trinidad who I will refer to as the “victim” claimed that she was threatened, and a victim of domestic and sexual violence from her ex-husband and her ex-partner, was recently granted Convention Refugee Status in Canada. She arrived in Canada in mid-2022 and subsequently claimed refugee protection whilst […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall The Kids Book of Black History in Canada Written by Rosemary Sadlier and illustrated by Arden Taylor. “An important and comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada. This narrative journey through Black history in Canada begins with the arrival in 1604 of Mathieu Da Costa, the first known […]
by Carlton Joseph Unbelievably, the Republican National Committee announced that fundraising exploded, citing $53 million raised online in the 24 hours after Trump was found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial; this historic verdict made him the first former president in US history to be convicted […]
Editorial: It’s about time Ontario catches up with Quebec, in offering more freedom and convenience in purchasing alcoholic beverages. The recent announcement by the Ontario government to expand the sale of beer, cider, wine, and ready-to-drink beverages to convenience, grocery, and big-box stores is a long-overdue step in the right direction. When we first […]
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 […]
On a bright and sunny Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack, jockey Patrick Husbands celebrated a monumental day in his career. Marking 30 years of excellence, Husbands, originally from Barbados, demonstrated once again why he is considered one of the best in the sport. Winning two out of three races, the day not only highlighted his enduring […]
In most parts of the world, it is taken for granted that whoever is convicted of a serious crime will be sent to prison. In most circles, prison abolition is simply unthinkable and implausible. Prison abolitionists are dismissed as utopians and idealists whose ideas are, at best, unrealistic, impracticable, and foolish. This is how difficult […]
