Second Legacy Awards scheduled for September

Second Legacy Awards scheduled for September

Hosted by Keshia Chante Canadian actors Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, who created the Black Academy, are staging the Legacy Awards for the second time. The awards honour Black achievement in film, television, music, sports and culture will take place on Sunday, Sept. 24. This year the ceremonies will be led by Canadian musician and […]

New Dimension Steel Orchestra brightens Toronto FC’s dismal season

New Dimension Steel Orchestra brightens Toronto FC’s dismal season

TFC unveils “Energy Kit” Jersey amidst fan enthusiasm and concerns By Stephen Weir Toronto FC has created a buzz with the launch of their new “Energy Kit” jersey earlier this week.  The soccer team’s announcement was accompanied by an attention-grabbing video featuring the North York New Dimension Steel Orchestra and Mas models wearing skimpy mas […]

President Irfaan Ali calls on Guyanese to ‘come home and invest’

President Irfaan Ali calls on Guyanese to ‘come home and invest’

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali called on Guyanese in Canada to “come home and invest.” During a weekend visit to Toronto, President Ali said that not only did Guyana need its human resources more than ever, but investment opportunities were sure and did not need approval from him to flourish. “Rediscover your country; rediscover its future […]

President of Scarborough business association is candidate in July 27 byelection

President of Scarborough business association is candidate in July 27 byelection

Andrea Hazell, the Jamaica-born president of the Scarborough Business Association, is contesting the July 27 provincial byelection as the candidate to replace Mitzie Hunter as MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood. Hunter, the Liberal MPP who represented the riding from 2013-2023, resigned from the Ontario Legislature last May to run as a candidate for mayor of Toronto in […]

‘No one is coming to save us; we have to save ourselves’ – Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell

‘No one is coming to save us; we have to save ourselves’ – Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell

By Lincoln DePradine Photos by Garnor Liverpool   Grenadians residing in Canada have been thanked for their financial remittances and other forms of assistance to the Caribbean nation, which is celebrating 50 years as an independent nation in 2024. However, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell wants Grenadians here in Toronto, and in other parts of […]

Toronto students to give a shout-out against racism and bullying

Toronto students to give a shout-out against racism and bullying

  By Stephen Weir Be it through video, podcasts, or spoken word poetry, a group of Toronto District students have something to shout about what is happening in schools these days: racism, bullying, and violence. The Student Equity Collective is urging the Toronto school board to take action, and they made their voices heard yesterday. […]

Online book launch of ‘Magic in Me’

Online book launch of ‘Magic in Me’

The Reading Partnership proudly presents the online book launch and program presentation for our tenth anthology, Magic in Me: The Book Universe. Featuring original stories and captivating art by young authors from Scarborough and the GTA, this collection is a testament to their remarkable talent and creativity. Our immersive virtual writing program, 360° Stories, is […]

Embracing Unity and Charting a Path Forward

Embracing Unity and Charting a Path Forward

Reflecting on Canada’s Journey on July 1st On July 1, we come together to embrace the rich tapestry that stretches across our vast nation, from coast to coast. This day is an opportunity to gather with loved ones and reflect on Canada’s remarkable journey over the past 156 years. It is a time to acknowledge […]

‘Da Kink in My Hair’ wins the Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award   

‘Da Kink in My Hair’ wins the Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award    

At the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony  By Stephen Weir One of the highlights of Tuesday night’s 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony was the awarding of  The Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award. The winner was da Kink in My Hair, which marked its 20th anniversary in 2022 with a short run […]

Olivia Chow makes history as Toronto’s first Asian Canadian mayor

Olivia Chow makes history as Toronto’s first Asian Canadian mayor

Listen to this now. In a groundbreaking turn of events, Olivia Chow shattered the glass ceiling to become the first Asian Canadian person to lead the City of Toronto. Moreover, her victory marks the first time in over 200 years that a person of color – William Peyton Hubbard – has held this prestigious position. […]