Mrs Fraud and minors

By Dianne Ojar-Ali   One of our roles as parents is to protect our kids from everything on the face of the earth that could possibly bring them harm. Well, the unfortunate part to all this is that Mrs. Fraud does not discriminate when it comes to the age of her victims. Minors are the […]

Canadians help build school in Jamaica

  The new Accompong Basic School which is funded by Grand Jamaica Homecoming 2012 out of Canada and the Raymond Chang Foundation, opened its doors this week.    According to the President of Jamaica Homecoming Canada (JHC), Donette Chin-Loy Chang, the building of the school is replete with history and great meaning, as the original […]

Trade show for immigrants

May 2013 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montreal convention centre). This Trade Show tailored for newcomers is organized by Immigrant Québec and sponsored by Desjardins Group. It will showcase opportunities and services aimed to assist immigrants in their daily lives.   Discover what Quebec has to offer   The exhibition will be designed […]

Cops cleared in killing of Canadian in Grenada

Cops cleared in killing of Canadian in Grenada

Grenada’s Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Christopher Nelson, said Monday the State is considering its legal options after a High Court dismissed manslaughter charges against five police officers accused of causing the death of a Canadian visitor in December 2011. Lawyers for the accused men – Constables Kenton Hazzard, Wendell Sylvester, Edward Gibson, Shaun Ganness […]

Caribbean TV network comes to Canada

WIN Caribbean, the leading network for original content in Trinidad and Tobago will soon be available in the Canadian market through Bell Fibe. WIN Caribbean comprises WIN TV and WIN Radio 101.1FM, both leaders in their respective medium. WIN Caribbean offers a unique blend of News, Sports and Politics from all the islands, as well […]

Help for intellectually diabled

By Jasminee Sahoye   It could be a challenge for someone or a family with a member who has been diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability and even more challenging for ethnic communities where stereotypes and stigma are common. However, there are support services that are available but often times not known.  Community Living Toronto, a […]

St Lucia PM visits Canada

St Lucia PM visits Canada

After spending some time in Toronto last weekend, St Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony flew to Calgary, where he was a special guest of the St. Lucia Calgary Cultural Association’s 26th Annual Independence Dinner & Dance. The celebration was held at Greenwood Inn and it was Anthony’s the first visit to Calgary. The Prime Minister […]

KI, 3Veni ready to warm up Toronto

It’s the first big band to hit Toronto after Trinidad Carnival, and cross-over superband JMC 3Veni is promising a show that will delight the entire family when it hits the stage at the Double Tree Hotel on March 23. Featuring the fastest rising artist in the history of chutney soca, KI, Jmc 3veni promises to […]

Racial profiling study put on hold

By Gerald V. Paul   A Ottawa police racial profiling study that stemmed from the settlement of a human rights complaint, has been put on hold for two months. A then 18-year old Chad Aiken filed a complaint in 2005 with the Ontario Human Rights Commission believing that police stopped him “while he was driving […]