New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

By Lincoln DePradine A pharmacare deal reached between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), offering new coverage for contraception and diabetes treatment and also dental-care plan, will be particularly impactful on racialized communities such as African-Canadians and Indigenous peoples, Toronto MP Gary Anandasangaree has said. “It’s going […]

CARICOM leaders pledge to tackle Haiti’s challenges and regional food security

CARICOM leaders pledge to tackle Haiti’s challenges and regional food security

The 46th regular summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders commenced in Guyana last Sunday night, placing significant emphasis on addressing the political, economic, and social challenges facing Haiti. CARICOM leaders also expressed their determination to implement measures aimed at sustaining the success of the regional integration movement. CARICOM Chairman and host President, Mohammed Irfaan Ali, […]

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

A regional ferry service connecting Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is set to commence operations in three months, announced Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the XII annual IDB consultation with Caribbean Governors in Georgetown. The ferry, facilitating container and passenger movement, aims to enhance trade relations and bolster food security. Ali emphasized the […]

Scarborough MPPs celebrate Black History Month with inspiring event

Scarborough MPPs celebrate Black History Month with inspiring event

On a crisp winter afternoon, community members gathered at the Malvern Community Centre to celebrate Black History Month with an event organized by local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). The event, which featured speeches from MPPs Raymond Cho, Vijay Thanigasalam, David Smith, and Aris Babikian, highlighted the theme of “Black Excellence, a Heritage to Celebrate […]

‘The biggest danger of having high blood pressure is not getting it checked out’ – Dr Hubert Wong

‘The biggest danger of having high blood pressure is not getting it checked out’ – Dr Hubert Wong

By Lincoln DePradine High blood pressure (HBP), while “very dangerous’’, is treatable and requires changes in lifestyle and diet, according to Toronto doctor Hubert Wong, “For whatever reason, high blood pressure disproportionately affects the Black community. So, it is important to be aware that this can affect you,’’ Dr Wong told participants at a health […]

$960,000 boost to enhance opportunities for women entrepreneurs

$960,000 boost to enhance opportunities for women entrepreneurs

The project “Changing the Narrative – Unleashing the Full Potential of Women-owned Enterprises” has received a substantial boost of $960,000 from the Federal government. This funding will enable the project to persist in its mission of fostering innovation, enhancing workforce diversity, and addressing systemic barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, with a specific focus on Black […]

Black Canadians Report Mixed Workplace Progress, Highlight Ongoing Challenges

Black Canadians Report Mixed Workplace Progress, Highlight Ongoing Challenges

New survey says Black Canadians have mixed feelings about the work place A new KPMG survey says that Black Canadians feel Corporate Canada is making headway in meeting their 2020 commitments to end anti-Black racism. However, despite these efforts, more than 80 per cent of Black Canadians faced racism in the workplace last year, nearly […]

Reviving Hogan’s Alley: A Vancouver Legacy

Reviving Hogan’s Alley: A Vancouver Legacy

‘Union Street’ chronicles decline of Hogan’s Alley once thriving Vancouver Black neighbourhood In the heart of Vancouver, Union Street, a compelling feature-length documentary by writer-director Jamila Pomeroy, delves into the rich history and subsequent decline of Hogan’s Alley—a once-thriving Black community at the edge of the Strathcona neighborhood. Pomeroy, a Vancouver filmmaker, expresses a personal […]

Unveiling Edmonton’s Rich Black History in Jasper Place Projects

Unveiling Edmonton’s Rich Black History in Jasper Place Projects

Black History Month is wrapping up soon but there’s no end to the gems being unearthed as part of the Jasper Place Community History Project in west Edmonton. “It speaks to my being, it speaks to my community and people wanting to see themselves in the history of Canada,” says Donna Coombs-Montrose, who has always […]

Shaun Chen’s Black History event celebrates Unity and Diversity

Shaun Chen’s Black History event celebrates Unity and Diversity

Shaun Chen, MP for Scarborough, recently hosted a lively Black History Month event at Taibu Community Services in Malvern. The gathering featured former speaker of the Ontario Legislature Alvin Curlin. Author, Sheila White, took the spotlight, captivating the audience with insights from her latest book, “The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White.” White shared […]