The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), in partnership with The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, recently hosted a grand celebration to mark the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The event, held at the Luxe Convention Centre in Mississauga, included speeches, performances, and a deep sense of community spirit. Luana, President of the SLTA, […]
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is set to join the Saint Lucian community in Toronto for a grand celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), under the auspices of The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, is hosting a Gala to mark this momentous occasion. The 45th […]
By Neil Armstrong Justice Irving André, a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton, is urging Black Canadians who take education for granted to meditate on the struggles to attain a decent education in Ontario. He was the guest speaker at the Peel United Cultural Partners 23rd annual Black History Month Concert held recently […]
It looks like Mississauga’s Black History Month will conclude with a significant event in 2024, set to take place this Sunday at the city’s Small Arms Inspection Building on Lakeshore Road. The Freedom Mas Band is wrapping up the month with the year’s first Carnival costume launch, which they’ve named the Black History Month Carnival […]
Peel District School Board (PDSB) is embracing the spirit of Black History Month 2024 with the theme -Afrofuturism: Examine the Past, Question the Present, and Imagine the Future. Afrofuturism, as defined by the Smithsonian Magazine, is a movement that explores Black identity, agency, and freedom through various forms of art, creative expression, and activism, […]
Peel United Cultural Partners, a collaboration between the Congress of Black Women of Canada – Brampton Chapter and the United Achievers’ Club of Brampton, will present its 23rd Annual Black History Month concert on Saturday. Organizers promise an evening of inspiration and celebration at the Century Gardens Recreation Centre in Brampton. The programme of entertainment […]
In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the recent decision to integrate transit fares across Durham, Brampton, Mississauga, and York Region is a monumental step towards creating a more accessible and sustainable transportation network. This move, set to take effect on February 26, addresses a longstanding issue that has burdened commuters with double fares, sometimes costing […]
August 1st is a day etched in history, marking the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. Known as Emancipation Day, it stands as a powerful reminder of the past, a beacon of hope for the future, and a call to address systemic racism and discrimination that persist to this day. This year, the City […]
By Dr. Virginia Nsitem A common knee complaint is pain either climbing up or going down stairs, or both. In addition, patients often complain of hearing cracking noises in their knees when they move. One of the first questions they ask is if they have arthritis and may eventually need a knee replacement. Before jumping […]
By Dr. Virginia Nsitem Recently, a patient visited my office with news that she was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass and strength, and an increase your risk for fractures. She said that she started an exercise routine of swimming and yoga to improve her condition, and asked when she […]
