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 […]
By Ravendra Madholall Former Guyana youth player Kevin George struck a blistering 72 to help 4040 WIBS to the 2024 Ontario Round-Arm Softball Cricket Association (ORSCA) T20 Premier Cup championship on Sunday at the Emancipation Park, Brampton. Playing against Phoenix X1, the right-handed George slammed 9 sixes and 2 fours during his 45-ball show at […]
The federal government is committed to improving accessibility and affordability in dental care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), one of the largest social programs in Canadian history. This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden of dental care for up to nine million Canadians currently without insurance. The CDCP, which is available to […]
By Lincoln DePradine Millions of Canadians know Andria Case or know of her, even though many may never have met her in person. Nova Scotia-born Dr Mayann Elizabeth Francis, too, is another prominent Canadian, who has served in a senior position with the government of Ontario and in the District Attorney’s office in Kings County, […]
By Stephen Weir On Saturday night, the Harbourfront Centre and Theatre in Toronto was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the Battle of the Bands and a celebration of Jean Augustine’s 83rd birthday. The event, held under the banner of the #CaribbeanTales Film Festival (#ctff), attracted a lively crowd eager to celebrate both music and […]
Alexandra Boutros Wilfrid Laurier University The epic beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake has once again demonstrated the linguistic acrobatics of rap culture. The feud has seen both artists release multiple tracks where they lyrically diss each other. Beefs involve rappers disrespecting each other and can happen in diss tracks, but also through interviews, […]
The stage is set for this year’s Impact Awards, where nine exceptional individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions. As the third annual presentation, this year’s event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, celebrating the best and brightest from diverse sectors. Below, we introduce this year’s awardees. Health: Dr. Everton Gooden began his tenure […]
Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surged by 49.7% in the first half of 2024, driven predominantly by booming oil production in the Stabroek Block, according to the Government of Guyana’s Mid-Year Report. The report highlights that while the oil sector has significantly boosted the country’s economic output, other sectors are experiencing mixed results. The non-oil […]
By Lincoln DePradine It’s a tradition as old as the Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC), which was founded in 1951 as the Canadian Negro Women’s Association (CANEWA). The tradition is the awarding of academic scholarships to help Black kids pursue post-secondary studies. “The awarding of scholarships was one of the main reasons for […]
The third annual Impact Awards will be held at the Memorial Hall in Toronto on Sunday October 19. Ten persons will be presented with awards at this year’s event. The Caribbean Camera and the Black Indigenous Business Development Association (BIBDA) have organized the Impact Awards to celebrate the achievement of outstanding Caribbean people. Among this […]
