On October 7 Hamas fighters broke out of the Israel-controlled Gaza concentration camp and breached the security barrier separating Gaza from Israel. They attacked army outposts, villages, an outdoor concert venue and Kibutzim. Some 1,300 Israelis, many of them civilians, were killed. They kidnapped some 200 Israelis, including women, children and the elderly, and took […]
Listen to this article now. By Carlton Joseph Last week, Canada’s Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau got into the summit business by launching the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership, with leaders of the Caribbean in Ottawa. The prime ministers praised the launch and discussed how it will help build on the already strong, longstanding relationship between Canada […]
By Lincoln DePradine Unemployment and underemployment have been a perennial, difficult problem in Canada’s Black community. One member of the conservative government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been told that increasing the number of Black-owned businesses is a solution to the problem. “We need 60,000 Black businesses in Canada by 2028, with an average […]
Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles has remved Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama from caucus, nearly two weeks after she posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, in support of the people of Gaza in the Hamas-Israeli comflict. Jama, the 29-year-old disability and housing activist who won her seat in a byelection last March, is now […]
Letter from the Publisher Celebrating excellence at the Impact Awards The Impact Awards, an event recognizing outstanding achievements in the Caribbean community, recently held its 2023 edition. The event, made possible by the generous support of its sponsors and dedicated organizers, brought together a diverse and appreciative audience at the Ontario Science Centre. First and […]
The 2023 Black and Caribbean Book Affair, hosted by the Blackhurst Cultural Centre, was a huge success. The book affair kicked off on October 12th with an empowering presentation by Kemba Byam, Acting Manager, City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit. Sarah Onyango was set to interview GauZ, the author of the novel, “Standing Heavy,” […]
The Reelworld Film Festival, known for its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the Canadian Screen Industry, is back with a bang. In its 23rd edition, the festival has expanded to include the Reelworld Summit, offering a platform to celebrate Canadian talent and engage in crucial conversations about diversity, inclusion, and equity in the […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Sometimes, the world around us is horrifyingly painful. I’ve found that books allow us to escape, even if it is for a moment. Stay strong, check in on your loved ones and open your mind to learning more. Here are this week’s recommended books. My Name is Not Harry Written by […]
A Canadian postage stamp to honour Willie O’Ree, the NHL’s first Black player, will be unveiled in Edmonton on Saturday as part of the Heritage Classsic festivities. The stamp will be officially issued on Monday. O’Ree made his NHL debut with Boston on Jan. 18, 1958, and played two games with the Bruins that season. […]
By Stephen Weir First, there was the book. Then, there were many book prizes. Next? A movie based on his novel was showcased at TIFF, and it received numerous awards. Earlier, it was screened in theaters across Canada. David Chariandy’s Scarborough-based story, “Brother,” has made history in both the literary and cinematic realms in Canada. […]
