It is a practical and political fact of life that there are times when forceful advocacy is absolutely necessary to hold individuals and institutions to an acceptable level of accountability. Meaningful change, in the form of substantive changes in policy and practice, is too frequently held back by the frustrating effects of injustice, indifference or […]
Twemty years ago when veteran pannist Tommy Crichlow went to France on a one-man “cultural mission” he did not know quite what to expect. But soon enough he discovered that the people he met there were amazed by his ” pan playing prowess.” He was able to spark a great deal of t interest among […]
Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson was among several passengers on an Air Canada plane from Jamaica who helped restrain an unruly passenger who allegedly tried to open a cabin door mid-flight. The Air Canada Rouge flight 1805 from Jamaica to Toronto was forced to land in Orlando on Monday night after a passenger became aggressive […]
This week’s question: The Ontario government announced last week in its budget that it will provide free prescription drugs to young people up to age 25.The medicines will be provided to everyone in that age group regardless of their income or their parents’ income. Should free prescriptions drugs be provided to low income people of […]
Carnival Nationz is sending “shockwaves of excitement” throughout the Toronto carnival community with the launching of “Oh Canada.” Thousands showed up last Saturday at the mas’ camp at Dynamic Boulevard in Scarborough for the band launch where twelve sections were unveiled. As bandleader Marcus Eustace told the Caribbean Camera, “Oh Canada ” is a celebration of […]
By Guildford Joe Thomas We are bombarded, every day, by numerous ads guaranteeing ways to lose fat quickly. There are diet tips for losing belly fat, and a large variety of fat-burning exercise videos and DVDs. The message that you have to be slim to be attractive is everywhere. There is no shortage of advice […]
“To Wynne or not to Wynne: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to pardon the slings and arrows of some unfortunate Liberal policy decisions we don’t like, Or to take arms against her and end up drowned in the sea of troubles to be flooded upon us by Brown’s bitter […]
By Murissa Barrington It’s “Celebration Time” for Band leader Louis Saldenah as he launches his Carnival presentation of the same name for 2017. Hundreds packed into the Chandi Grand banquet hall in Toronto Saturday night for the band launch. This year Saldenah’s band will be celebrating both Toronto Carnival’s 50th anniversary and Canada’s 150th birthday. […]
Mention the name Reagan Rodrigues to auto racing enthusiasts in Guyana and you are likely to hear some amazing stories about speed on the South Dakota circuit. Rodrigues who was managing director of the family business – Rick and Sari Industries – in Georgetown, had a passion for racing – on bicycles, motor bikes and […]
Toronto Mayor John Tory and Helen Berhane, Deputy Chair of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Canada, will launch the 2017 Mayor’s School Cricket Tournament today at the Rotunda at Metro Hall. The 2017 individual awards will be presented to the following players: High School (Boys) Best Batter – Herrick Patel, North Albion Collegiate […]
