The Caribbean community joined members of other nations at Yonge-Dundas Square last Saturday to welcome Canada’s leadership on the Syrian refugee crisis with a collective “We Welcome Refugees!” One event organizer, Fahad Al, concurred with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that “We have a responsibility to significantly expand our refugee targets and give more victims of […]
Six women who contribute to the social, political, economic and cultural life of the Caribbean community will be honoured at an event by Singing Her Praises (SHP), a program that celebrates women’s achievements inspires them to live purposeful lives. Zanana L. Akande, Jean Augustine, Akua Benjamin, Paulette Senior, Debbie Douglas and Fleurette Osborne have all […]
“Regardless of the committees you’re on, the roles you have, regardless of party demands; and the partisanship that will continue to exist in this House … your one job that you cannot forget is to be a strong voice in service of the people who sent you here from your constituencies.” Methinks that sentiment from […]
Desmond Cole said yesterday that while the province’s position on ending carding appears significant, the community must keep diligently working on the issue. ‘I’m still in the process of reviewing the entire regulations. It a huge step forward. So far, the province’s position is a testament that our stories on carding / racial profiling are […]
From left, TCCF President Jay Brijpaul, Julius Williams and daughter Jalissa Williams - a TCCF angel - and Fitzroy Gordon. Gerald V. Paul photo.
How does a Jamaican mother, on behalf of her daughter who is undergoing treatment at SickKids Hospital, thank The Caribbean Children Foundation (TCCF) team? “In our native tongue, we would say, ‘nuff respect and big up, to you all … thank you so much,” mom Julius Williams told last weekend’s 15th Anniversary Angle Gala as […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his election platform promised to take immediate steps to reopen Canada’s doors and make reuniting families a top priority. He said, “We will immediately double the number of applicaations allowed for parents and grandparents to 10,000 each year.” He further stated he will “nearly double the budget for processing family […]
Los Pajaros kicked off the 11th Anniversary of the Los Amigos in style at the official start of the 2015 Parang Season. Others on hand last Saturday night at Rembrandt Banquet Hall included Tony Maestre and Friends and Moka. Next up are Joan Alexander and Friends, together with Trinidad and Tobago Heritage Group, present […]
How have we come to accept the notion that the economy does not “need” the services of so many of our unemployed, under-employed and “unemployable” young people? Do we really agree that the exclusion of so many of our young people from the economy in today’s world is an acceptable form of “collateral damage”? Do […]
Dearly Beloved Mayor John Tory: You may recall I told you “I respect you,” after you ran and lost that election. You replied you respected me, too. One Love inna Toronto yard. And you may recall my coverage of your subsequent campaign (aside: one of my stories was so full of ‘kissy-kissy’ that the then […]
By Shelina Ali Voter turnout during the election was estimated at 68.5%, the highest since 1993. Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party, campaigning on a platform of real change, won a clear majority of seats and 39.5% of the popular vote. Canadians showed they wanted to uphold and participate in the democratic system. One issue […]
