By Gerald V. Paul A son of the soil from Jamaica, known to refine the art of delivering an address to the jury at trial, is a newly minted Ontario Justice. Donald McLeod was appointed earlier this week, and was named among two new judges who will take up their posts effective October 3. McLeod’s […]
By Shyreen Ramsumair Last Friday’s We Day at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto was spectacular! It was one of the best things that has ever happened to me! The speeches and performances were so touching and inspirational. Before I get started I think I should explain what We Day is exactly. Well, We […]
By Gerald V. Paul Fifty-three of community’s youngest and brightest minds were awardees of $60,000 in scholarships last Saturday at the 11th Annual Jamaican Canadian Scholarship Awards at the Jamaican Canadian Centre on Arrow Road. “In addition to outstanding academic achievements, they demonstrated leadership qualities and their commitment to community developments through volunteering, community participation […]
By Jasminee Sahoye An organization that helps men take control of their health and not to be complacent about and warning sign of ill feeling is hosting the first men’s health conference in Toronto this weekend at Ryerson University According to Dr. Winston Issac, President and CEO of Walnut Foundation, the one-day event is […]
By Jasmine Sahoye If you’re delinquent parent who has failed to pay child support, your face will be made public on the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services website, www.goodparentspay.com. The new website which was launched last week has already posted 58 profiles together with a headshot of the delinquent parent – among […]
By Jasminee Sahoye She was close to death’s door but miraculously she was able to turn around and return to her Milton home with a new lease on life after weeks of hospitalization with a rare disease. Sonia Whyte-Croasdaile (nee Cornish) describes herself as a “miraculous makeover” after she was diagnosed with the disease […]
Almost 30 years have passed since a bloody coup in Grenada saw the assassination of the leader of the People’s Revolutionary Government, Maurice Bishop, along with his colleagues by members of the People’s Revolutionary Army. Grenada, according to some scholars and researchers, even three decades later, still grapples with the chain of events surrounding […]
MADAME WOB: Participants in last year’s Madame Wob Dwiyet, a Dominican Cultural Pagent, show off their native costumes before the one-of-a-kind event, which happens again this year on September 29. The Madame Wob event intends to dazzle the multicultural communities of Canada with an array of Dominican talent including a display of cultural heritage, performances of […]
By Gerald V. Paul Outgoing Special investigations Unit (SIU) Director Ian Scott is calling for the agency to be made an independent office of the Legislature, free from Government interference. The SIU is the body that investigates altercations between the police and civilians in the province of Ontario. “It is clear from my experience […]
In the Toronto & District Cricket Association Elite Division, defending champions Brampton Masters Tranzac CC has ended the season at the top of the point standings. In conference 1, Brampton Masters has secured 78 points, second was Vikings CC with 61 points and third Islanders CC with 54 points, as the top three teams. In conference 2, […]
