By Lincoln DePradine The decision to end the streaming of students in Grade 9 is “one of the best things’’ to occur in the Ontario school system, according to veteran educator and administrator Curtis Ennis. Ennis, director of education at Halton District School Board (HDSB), said eliminating streaming means there no longer will be “sifting and […]
by Debbie Ali On Saturday February 12th the Peel Regional Health Authority hosted a vaccine clinic at the Rockwood Mall in Mississauga. It was one of the many ventures employed to target and encourage members of the black, minority and Caribbean communities to obtain their first, second or booster shots. According to Dr. Lawrence Loh […]
The Black Scientists’ Task Force on Vaccine Equity (BSTF) is concerned that the uptake in COVID-19 vaccination in Black communities may be undermined by the on-going demonstrations in Ottawa. This could increase already disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on a community at high risk. The BSTF has been working hard to ensure that Black populations are […]
By Lincoln DePradine Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Canada, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, ought to become a better country, without the inequities that Black people and others have had to endure for a long time. “We can’t go back to the way things were before this virus. We need to keep […]
By Lincoln DePradine Preparatory work is being done ahead of the start of consultations that will lead to the development of a multi-year strategy to address anti-Black racism, which often has been cited in mental health service delivery to people of African descent. The first step in the process was the formation of an “Anti-Black […]
The Toyota Canada Foundation has announced it will be funding scholarships for Black students pursuing post-secondary education in automotive technology. Toyota Canada Foundation scholarship recipients will be selected and awarded by Black Business and Professional Association’s (BBPA) National Scholarship Program, which is committed to supporting and promoting the achievement of academic excellence for Black Canadian […]
With the support of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Food Security Fund, Second Harvest is launching $22.7 million in new funding for non-profits and charities in communities across Canada to enable the purchase of food, grocery gift cards and food vouchers, as well as provide support for food distribution. Second Harvest will direct a minimum […]
What was Parkdale Collegiate Institute teacher Goran Surlan thinking when he coloured his face black and appeared in his class with a number of Black students? Not to give him any excuse, but Surlan didn’t even present his blackface in context. No raggedy zombie clothing, no costume like the one Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wore […]
Thomas Gregorio Sosa was a true factotum…..RIP by Lennox Borel Affectionately known as Tom by family and friends, he was an icon in the Black and wider communities in Canada. Tom had a stellar career in public and academic service. His passion for education led him to earn degrees and diplomas in a variety of […]
The City of Mississauga is pleased to unveil the newly-upgraded City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT) facility to the community. In February 2020, the CCTT underwent a complete interior renovation to transform the downtown Mississauga hub into a modernized space with improved accessibility and services for MiWay customers. “Our City Centre Transit Terminal is the busiest MiWay bus […]
