Easter reading to lift you up

Easter reading to lift you up

By Yolanda T. Marshall Many are celebrating the season of rebirth. Christians worldwide celebrated Easter as a reminder of God’s love – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” Bible (John 3:16). Some of you […]

Head of Ryerson School of Journalism steps down amid calls to address racism

Head of Ryerson School of Journalism steps down  amid calls to address racism

The head of a prestigious journalism program at a Toronto university has stepped down amid calls for sweeping changes at the school to address systemic racism and discrimination. Janice Neil, the chair of the Ryerson School of Journalism, said in a tweet on Sunday that she is stepping down, but provided no reasons for her […]

First day at school in Canada for Jamaica’s Leroy

First day at school in Canada for Jamaica’s Leroy

By Stephen Weir The  United States administration of President Donald  Trump has come under fire for the separation of children from their parents at the Mexican border in the current crackdown on undocumented migrants. As the subject becomes a hot button topic in Canada, a new children’s book  is creating interest. It  too is about […]

Nobel laureate Sir Derek Walcott dies at 87

Nobel laureate Sir Derek Walcott dies at 87

  Nobel laureate Sir Derek Alton Walcott, a poet and playwright, died on Friday at his home in his native island of St. Lucia, after a  prolonged illness. He was 87. Sir Derek received the Nobel Prize in literature in 1992 after being shortlisted for the honour for many years. In selecting  him, the Swedish […]