Montreal groups collect race-based COVID-19 data after Quebec flip-flops

Montreal groups collect race-based COVID-19 data  after Quebec flip-flops

MONTREAL — Black community groups in Montreal say they had no choice but to go at it alone after the Quebec government went back on a pledge to collect race-based data to help trace the impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities. Thierry Lindor, a Montreal entrepreneur, launched an online platform this week to collect information […]

PM Dr. Keith Mitchell tells Grenadians to work together

PM Dr. Keith Mitchell tells Grenadians to work together

By Lincoln DePradine Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, says “things are looking good’’ in many aspects of life in the country, including safety and security, but he wants nationals in Canada to put aside their divide and forge greater unity. “We are too small a country to have the serious political divide we’ve had […]

Cornrow discrimination case heads to Quebec Human Rights Tribunal

Cornrow discrimination case heads  to Quebec Human Rights Tribunal

MONTREAL – A case against, a Madisons New York Grill & Bar restaurant in Montreal for discrimination against an English-speaking young Black hostess who wore her hair in cornrows, will proceed to the Quebec Human Rights Tribunal. In March 2015, Lettia McNickle’s employment was terminated due in part to the local restaurant owner’s disapproval of […]

TFC in must-win playoffs match

TFC in must-win playoffs match

Coach Greg Vanney – “a very talented team.”   Toronto FC plays the most important game in the franchise’s history tonight (Oct. 29) in Montreal. The game starting at 7 p.m. at Saputo Stadium marks the first time TFC has appeared in the postseason. TFC is in a must-win situation in a rematch against the […]