When Dr Yvette Bonny arrived in Canada from Haiti in the 1960s, she carried with her a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Haiti and a determination to ease suffering. Born and raised in Haiti, she had completed a year and a half of pediatric residency before continuing her training in Montreal at […]
By Neil Armstrong When many gathered at Verity Centre for Better Living on Sunday, it was not only for the Black History Month worship service titled “Led to Love” hosted by senior minister Reverend Lameteria D. Hall, but also to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the church. Some were also there to congratulate Ken Noel, […]
‘Blades of the Guardians’ is thoughtful, grounded, and emotionally sharp By Janet Grant There’s a quiet confidence running through Blades of the Guardians. The kind of film that doesn’t demand attention but earns it. Scene by scene, Blades of the Guardians shows why this isn’t your usual glossy, over-polished action spectacle, no, far from it. […]
Itah Sadu honoured with Key to the City “Roots, resilience, renewal.” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow spoke to this theme during a Black History Month reception last Tuesday at City Hall’s Rotunda. The event celebrated Black history and honoured one of the city’s distinguished citizens, Dr. Itah Sadu, who was presented with the Key to the […]
Four Caribbean Canadians appointed to the Order of Ontario By Neil Armstrong Four members of the Black and Caribbean Canadian community are among 30 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2025, announced by Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, on February 17. The 2025 Order of […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Congress of Black Women Ontario (CBWO) has begun receiving and reviewing applications for two postgraduate scholarships it plans on awarding this year. Each scholarship is worth $3,500. “Applications are open to both male and female’’, who are in a doctoral or master’s program at university, Congress president Loris Thomas told The […]
Ottawa paused this Black History Month to spotlight a quiet milestone in its transit history. At a ceremony marking the occasion, 84-year-old Winston Cumberbatch was formally recognized as the first Black employee of the former Ottawa Transportation Commission, today known as OC Transpo. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe presented Cumberbatch with a Certificate of Recognition, commending him […]
Grenada’s 52nd Independence Gala lit up Toronto on February 14 with a sold-out celebration that blended national pride with the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Dressed in elegant attire accented by red, gold and green, and touches of Valentine’s red, Grenadians and friends of the Spice Isle gathered to honour 52 years of independence while celebrating […]
Scholarship launched for children of Jamaican farm workers Jamaica’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA), has launched a scholarship programme to support the children of Jamaican farm workers participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Ontario, Canada. The grant, valued at Can$10,000, […]
About 250 residents turned out in Ajax this January to take part in the town’s first-ever New Year’s Levee, marking a new chapter in community engagement and civic connection. The event, hosted by Jennifer McKelvie and Ajax Councillor Rob Cerjanec, was held on January 17 at St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church. Residents, community leaders, and […]
