The 3rd annual Trinbago Festival is set to light up Nathan Phillips Square in a celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s culture, food, and music. The festival, which has grown rapidly since its inception, will welcome an expected crowd of 30,000 visitors to experience the richness of Trinbagonian traditions. After outgrowing its previous location at Yonge-Dundas […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Earlier this year, I highlighted the plight of a Guyanese family consisting of two children who are residents of Canada pleading to be reunited with their parents, who were formerly permanent residents. By way of background, Amir and his parents were granted refugee status in Canada in 2004 and became permanent residents […]
The Kujipenda Cultural Centre has announced the inaugural REST(OR) REFORM CONFERENCE, set to take place on October 24, 2024, at the Ajax Convention Centre. This groundbreaking event aims to tackle some of the most pressing social justice challenges facing marginalized communities in Ontario, including Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. The REST(OR) REFORM […]
By Anthony Joseph On a warm summer day, hundreds gathered in Toronto at the St Lawerence Centre for the Arts on Front St. to celebrate the life of Louis March, a man whose dedication to community, activism, and advocacy left an indelible mark on the city. March, who passed away on July 20, 2024, at […]
George Brown College (GBC) is set to begin the academic year with an engaging Orientation Week. The week will feature a standout attraction at the St. James campus: a distinctive Lock Installation crafted by a team of four skilled female welders. The installation, which symbolizes new students’ commitment to their academic journey, will play a […]
By Lincoln DePradine Ontario families — including those in the Black and Caribbean community, with kids in child care — will be paying less for the service under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. Beginning next January, parent fees will be capped at $22 per day for children under the age of […]
By Kojo Scarborough Centre MPP David Smith hosted his highly anticipated annual community picnic this past Saturday, continuing a tradition that has brought the community together for 14 years. The event, held in a local park, saw hundreds of community members gather to enjoy a day filled with food, fun, and fellowship. Smith, who has […]
Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman Member of Parliament and a champion of social justice, will celebrate her 87th birthday in a remarkable evening of film and music at the 19th annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF). The event, which will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre, promises to […]
By Janet Grant and Photo by: Melissa Cruzz Day 1: Thursday Kick-Off: The energy was electric on the opening day of Fan Expo Toronto 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre—amazing costumes inspired by anime, comics, movies, and video games. The panels, some of which I had been eagerly anticipating, promised a nostalgic trip for […]
By Charles Gibson The American presidency is not just a position; it’s the most powerful seat in the world. Who they choose to occupy that office says as much about their society’s values and aspirations as it does about the individual they elect. The choices they make in this arena have profound implications, not just […]
