Get ready for a dino-mite adventure as Jurassic Quest, North America’s premier interactive dinosaur experience, descends upon the International Centre in Mississauga from December 8th to 10th. This highly anticipated event promises to transport families back in time to the era of colossal dinosaurs. With its much-anticipated return, Jurassic Quest brings new thrills to its […]
Richard Edwards, a former Jamaican national team soccer player, has embarked on a new chapter in his career as he transitions into coaching. Edwards, known for his impressive 37 caps as a player, has teamed up with his wife, Christa, to establish the Touch of Class Soccer Academy in Canada, set to commence its operations […]
Inclusivity, belonging, a tilt towards equity-deserving groups of diverse backgrounds are the calling card of the partnership between the Toronto International Film Festival and RBC. The partnership aims to help advance projects from emerging creators with diverse backgrounds who identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+ and/or are from other equity-deserving groups. Each year, two producer/director teams […]
But Metrolinx is offering special deals on August holiday weekend By Stephen Weir Free ride to and from the Grand Parade on a specially decorated Carnival GO Double Decker bus? You might think so if you see the newly decorated Carnival bus. In big white on black letters written in some sort of Creole language, […]
By Stephen Weir The opening tonight of the BAND Offsite exhibition at Nicholas Metivier Gallery marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Black Canadian art in the country. With its prestigious location and expansive exhibition space, the renowned gallery has stepped in to support the Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) during the reconstruction […]
By Stephen Weir This afternoon, (Thursday, May 25th), Global Africa Day will be celebrated with a special flag-waving ceremony at Queen’s Park. In honour of this occasion, an African Union flag will be raised, providing the African diaspora with an opportunity to commemorate their African heritage and foster stronger connections with the African continent. Dignitaries […]
By Stephen Weir Toronto was buzzing with excitement over the weekend as two of the city’s biggest masquerade bands, Tribal Carnival and Carnival Nationz, held their highly anticipated costume launches. On Friday night, the Grand Luxe hall was transformed into a magical wonderland as Tribal Carnival’s sold-out event with the theme “Once Upon A […]
The CBC called her the “Word Warrior” By Stephen Weir In a move that has delighted Toronto’s literary and dub music communities, City of Toronto staff have recommended acclaimed poet, writer/performer, and arts activist Lillian Allen to become Toronto’s seventh Poet Laureate. The recommendation is pending approval by City Council at its next meeting […]
By Staff Reporter The message to Chris Boucher: “I Chose The Wrong Slave Today” Sports betting has become increasingly popular over the years, but unfortunately, it has also given rise to a new form of harassment directed towards individual players by salty fans who have lost their bets. Toronto Raptors’ Chris Boucher recently shared […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Many are celebrating the season of rebirth. Christians worldwide celebrated Easter as a reminder of God’s love – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” Bible (John 3:16). Some of you […]
