Jamwalk 2026 Raises Funds for Jamaican Schools The Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation is preparing to mark two decades of charitable work with its annual Jamwalk 5K and Brunch, an event organizers say continues to play a major role in improving educational opportunities for children in Jamaica. The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, […]
Students Reimagine Toronto Through Design By Neil Armstrong Approximately 50 Grade 7 students at Taylor Creek Public School in Scarborough participated in “It’s My Future Toronto (IMFTO), a two-day program hosted by OCAD University Faculty of Design in partnership with the Toronto District School Board to let them know that their voice matters. IMFTO […]
Theatre, Film And Photography Festivals Shine Across Ontario By Neil Armstrong As the weather gets warmer in Ontario, there are more festivals worth seeing including the Shaw Festival, Stratford Festival, CONTACT Photography Festival, Inside Out Annual 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, and several that are upcoming. On May 23, the musical, “Funny Girl,” opened at the Festival […]
Caribbean Community Celebrates Rita Cox’s Storytelling Legacy in Toronto By Anthony Joseph A distinguished gathering of Caribbean cultural leaders, storytellers, calypsonians, educators and community advocates gathered last Sunday at the Consulate General of Trinidad and Tobago in Toronto to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of legendary storyteller and librarian Dr. Rita Cox. The event […]
Jamaican Mother Wins Appeal to Restore Canadian PR Status By Sukhram Ramkissoon According to Canadian immigration law, a permanent resident must reside in Canada for at least 730 days within a five-year period to maintain permanent resident (PR) status. If a permanent resident fails to meet this obligation while remaining outside Canada, they have the […]
Study links stronger, faster-moving sperm to longer lifespan Men with stronger, faster-moving sperm may live significantly longer than those with poor sperm motility, according to a major long-term study that tracked reproductive health and survival outcomes over five decades. Researchers followed more than 78,000 men over a 50-year period, linking semen quality measured in clinical […]
Diversity Awards celebrate inclusion, mentorship, opportunity By Lincoln DePradine Employers and workers in the construction industry have been implored to value “inclusion and belonging,’’ and told that their focus must be on involving more people in the trades and not just putting up buildings. Issues such as inclusion, diversity and overcoming obstacles were reiterated by […]
Walking Through History With Jamaica’s Maroons By Anthony Joseph The greeting came with warmth and pride. “Aquaba!” said tour guide Lois Ten, welcoming visitors into the heart of Charles Town, one of Jamaica’s historic Maroon communities nestled in the Blue Mountains. The word, she explained, means both “hello” and “welcome,” setting the tone for a […]
Canadian Journalism Foundation Names New Black Journalism Fellows A new cohort of emerging journalists has been selected for the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s fellowship programme, an initiative designed to strengthen representation and leadership of Black voices within Canadian media. The 2026 to 2027 intake brings together five early career journalists who will spend six months embedded […]
Housing expansion targets families and seniors By: Lincoln Depradine A significant investment in housing has been announced by the federal and provincial governments, with more than $28 million directed toward four developments that will add 599 affordable and mixed income homes across Peel Region in Ontario. The funding, delivered through a combination of the Ontario Priorities […]
