The prestigious Impact Awards, an event dedicated to recognizing outstanding contributions to the community, will hold its 3rd edition on October 19, 2024, at Memorial Hall in Toronto. This year’s ceremony, made possible by generous sponsors and dedicated organizers, promises to bring together a diverse and appreciative audience. The Impact Awards extends heartfelt gratitude to […]
In support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) is organizing a community outreach clinic offering free health screenings, including a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. The event is scheduled for September 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the IUPAT offices, located at 132 Toro Road in […]
By Neil Armstrong Photo credit: Eddie Grant The organizers of the celebration of the 105th birthday of the late Jamaican icon Louise Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as Miss Lou, are satisfied with the way people engaged with her work at the Harbourfront Centre recently. Maurice Gordon and Marsha Laylor held a workshop titled “Is That You […]
Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square came alive with the vibrant culture of Trinidad and Tobago during the third annual Trinbago Day, held for the first time at this great venue. The festival, organized by Petronilla Marchan, director of Palo Seco Innovations Group Ltd., drew thousands of attendees over the weekend, offering a full immersion into the […]
By Stephen Weir The 19th annual CaribbeanTales Film Festival (CTFF) kicked off last Wednesday night in its new home at the CTFF Hub on Dundas Street West near Bathurst, marking a significant departure from its traditional venues. The move to this more intimate space, away from costly theatres, represents a bold financial shift for the […]
By Kojo In a debate that left political commentators in the U.S. buzzing, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a performance that many described as a decisive victory over former President Donald Trump. The moment that most vividly captured Harris’ dominance occurred at the very start when Trump chose not to acknowledge her. As Trump headed […]
Release Date: September 15, 2024 By Janet Grant Amar Wala lovingly takes the audience on a TTC subway and Blue light ride so we can explore Scarborough’s vibrant and complex world in his latest film, Shook. The film is partly about Wala’s experiences after his Parkinson’s disease. This dramedy marks Wala’s first step into fiction. Having previously […]
By Neil Armstrong Toronto will soon be hosting book festivals that will feature several local and international authors of African, Black and Caribbean heritage. The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) at the Harbourfront Centre from September 19 to 29 invites readers to immerse themselves “in the joy of storytelling that spans boundaries, showcases fresh […]
By: Kojo Canada has taken a historic step towards addressing systemic racism and advancing the social and economic well-being of Black Canadians with the recent announcement of a $7.25 million investment in the creation of the National Institute for People of African Descent. The funding, to be spread over three years, was announced by Kamal […]
As our world struggles with the urgent need to address climate change, the debate over nuclear power is heating up. Advocates argue that nuclear energy could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions since it doesn’t produce these harmful gases like fossil fuels do. However, nuclear power also comes with significant drawbacks related to safety and environmental […]
