By Neil Armstrong Denise Andrea Campbell, executive director of the City of Toronto’s Social Development Division, has been leading transformative change for the past three decades and her work has been recognized with several awards. In 1994, at age 19, she copped the leadership award at the prestigious Harry Jerome Awards and 30 years later, […]
Caribbean writers in the running during Book Award season By Stephen Weir April marks the beginning of Book Award season, and this week has seen significant prize announcements from three different Canadian awards, impacting Caribbean authors and poets. The $130,000 Griffin Poetry Prize, announced yesterday morning in Toronto, unveiled its 2024 shortlist. This year, no […]
Over $3 million has been donated to back Kid Food Nation, a cooking program by Boys and Girls Club Canada (BGC) that instills healthy eating habits using culturally relevant food resources in an engaging manner. This initiative is set to benefit more than 2,200 children and youth, laying a crucial foundation for healthier lifestyles. Kid […]
In his opening remarks at the launch of a new cricket competition for schools, Ken Jeffers, president of the Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) referred to Sir John A. Macdonald’s 1867 declaration that cricket was Canada’s national sport. Last Monday, Toronto made a major commitment to nurturing cricket as a major sport with the launch […]
In a poignant tribute to her father’s wisdom and her own journey, Treena MacSween, a seasoned law enforcement officer with over 26 years of experience, has been appointed as the highest-ranked Black woman officer in Canada. Her ascent to the position of deputy chief in the London Police Service stands as a testament to her […]
Portia White, a distinguished contralto from Nova Scotia, shattered barriers as the first Black Canadian concert performer to gain global recognition during the mid-20th century. Despite her remarkable achievements, her narrative has regrettably faded from the collective memory of Canadians. However, a beacon of light emerges with “Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White,” […]
The 15th Annual University of West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards is set to for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 181 Wellington Street. The gala, which starts at 5:30pm EST, will be emceed by CBC Toronto News anchor Dwight Drummond and is a sold-out event in support of scholarships for Caribbean students. […]
Nestled near Cuba’s eastern tip and closer to Haiti than Havana, Santiago de Cuba stands out with its unique architecture and cultural ambiance. Established in 1514 as Cuba’s second city, its hilltop setting blends French-Haitian, African, and Spanish influences. While the historic center holds UNESCO World Heritage status, the city offers numerous captivating attractions, many […]
It’s not every day Caribbean folk get to jam to a Trinidad & Tobago violinist playing calypso and reggae. Yes, that’s right, “violin playing kaiso”. But André J. Donawa did precisely that last Saturday at a well-attended concert in Scarborough. The young violinist lived up to his billing by “electrifying” the audience with a repertoire […]
By Stephen Weir He is the man. And when Louis Saldenah says he is planning a huge launch party, you better believe it is going to be one of the largest carnival events this spring. The leader of SALDENAH CARNIVAL, the largest mas band in the annual Caribbean Carnival, has just announced that his 2024 […]
