In a celebration of diversity and achievement, persons from the Black and Caribbean community have been named among the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2024. This award, presented by Western Union and supported by COSTI Immigrant Services and Windmill Microlending, highlights the extraordinary contributions of immigrants and refugees to Canada. Since its inception 16 years […]
From the front desk The Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2024 has come and gone, once again delivering a colourful and lively celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and dance. Although attendance numbers were lower this year—both in terms of masqueraders and parade-goers—those who participated were treated to an event that didn’t disappoint. One area of concern, however, […]
Toronto city officials have reversed their earlier decision to remove Robert Stapleton Caldecott’s name from the heritage designation of his former home, following new information from his descendants. In April, the City Council voted to strip Caldecott’s name from the heritage designation of 64 Woodlawn Avenue due to concerns that his early 20th-century views on […]
By Stephen Weir Earlier this week, the 5,000 residents of the Caribbean island territory of Montserrat went down the road to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. While Montserrat and Ireland are the only two nations to celebrate the day as a national holiday, the reasons for their parades and costumes are very different. In Ireland, March […]
On February 19th, Nova Scotia celebrated its annual Heritage Day by honoring William Hall, born in Horton’s Bluff, N.S., in April 1827. This remarkable individual was recognized for his bravery on the battlefield in 1857 when he was bestowed with the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military decoration. William Hall’s journey began with his parents, Jacob […]
By Lincoln DePradine All of Canada claims the late Lincoln Alexander. However, he holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Hamilton, Ontario, where he lived beginning as a teenager until his death in 2012. The Afro Canadian Caribbean Association (ACCA) in Hamilton, for example, has held an annual commemorative event each […]
By: Margaret Kimberley The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. His birthday became an official federal holiday in 1983 and predictably the understanding of the significance of his work is worse due to the designation of this supposed honor. King’s assassination on April 4, 1968, was one of the […]
Ajax, a town in the Durham region, recently witnessed an extraordinary display of community spirit and goodwill as Pastor Frederica Walters and her dedicated team organized a remarkable community outreach program. Named “Christmas Across the Nation,” this event brought together various organizations, including the Durham Committee Action Group, and Creative Production, to create a memorable […]
In a significant development last Thursday, the Calgary Police Service took the decisive step to dismiss 14-year veteran police officer Alex Dunn. Dunn, whose career was marred by a previous conviction for causing bodily harm, was found guilty of throwing handcuffed Dahlia Kafi, a black woman, to the ground during an incident that shocked the […]
Member of Parliament Ruby Sahota, flanked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister Sean Fraser, and Liberal colleagues, unveiled a game-changing housing investment of $114 million in Brampton. This transformative initiative, funded through the Housing Accelerator Fund, is set to expedite the construction of 3,150 new housing units within three years, addressing the surging demand […]
