In the conduct of their official duties, all holders of public office are duty bound to speak and act in accordance with the ethical standards of behavior that apply to their respective professions. Unfortunately for him and for all of us, a judge in Hamilton, Ontario has clearly demonstrated that he is not fit to […]
Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced a plan to implement road tolls on two major highways in the city -the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway. Should the road tolls be implemented? Ebony Narpatty Journalist People have to understand that public policy is a balancing act. If you want development in your society, you’re […]
Christmas came early to Toronto when veteran soca superstars Baron and Sugar Aloes came to town and treated their fans to a performance they will not soon forget. The show on Sunday evening at Chandni Grand Banquet Hall got off to a rousing start with the sweet sounds of pan. Playing to a capacity […]
Come January 1 next year, new provincial legislation to stop carding comes into effect. But Kenneth Jeffers, the lone black member of the Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB) and longtime community activist, is concerned whether the new laws will put an end to the arbitrary and discriminatory street checks which have sparked widespread outrage in […]
Do you believe that the revised policy on ‘carding,’, will put an end to the targeting of young black men by police in arbitrary and discriminatory street checks? Phil Vassell Artistic Director The revised policy on carding does not put an end to the practice. Ontario’s new “street checks” regulation, which goes into effect on […]
The Toronto Police Services Board last Thursday approved a revised carding policy that will allow police to retain data collected under the old system. The new policy is intended to bring Toronto Police in line with provincial regulations that will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2017, banning arbitrary street checks and the collection of […]
When we watched television from outside someone’s window Addressing Barbadians at a gala in Toronto on Saturday to mark Barbados’ 50th anniversary of Independence, Haynesley L. Benn, Consul General of Barbados in Toronto, recalled the time when the Union Jack was lowered for the last time in his native country. It was a time when […]
Shayla Morgan is thrilled to meet a clown at the Toronto Santa Claus parade. Despite the cold temperatures and flurries, thousands made their way downtown to see Santa on Saturday.
Do you believe that the recommendations of the Independent Police Oversight Review will lead to positive change with respect to transparency and accountability by police officers in Ontario? Ken Singh Legal Practitioner I do. We cannot have police investigating police. We need accountability and transparency. Just look at CARIBANA. We need change. Change is good. […]
Racist ” alt right ” posters such as the one in picture above were seen in a park in Toronto’s east end earlier this week. The posters have been removed and police are investigating.
