13 Per cent of Canadians Face Payment Fraud
According to a recent Payments Canada study, over 13% of Canadians have encountered payment fraud in the past six months, a similar rate to the 14% reported in 2023. This […]
The history and legacy of Caribana must be preserved
By Camille Hernández-Ramdwar This year the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (still fondly referred to as Caribana by many) turns 56 years old. It has undeniably been a major cultural institution not […]
Deadpool & Wolverine: A Marvel Masterpiece of Meta-Humour
By Janet Grant “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a 2024 American superhero film that uniquely and intriguingly combines two iconic Marvel characters: Deadpool and Wolverine. Here is a brief overview of […]
Alberta Cemetery Restoration Honors Black Pioneers
The restoration of a historic cemetery in Alberta has achieved a significant milestone. On July 12, permanent headstones were installed at Bethel Baptist Cemetery near Barrhead, Alta. This cemetery stands […]
Windsor prepares for Inaugural Black Film Festival
Windsor is gearing up to host its first-ever Black film festival next month, promising to celebrate and showcase achievements in Black filmmaking and storytelling. Scheduled to take place at downtown’s […]
London’s ‘Raw Materials 27’ Exhibit Confronts Colonial Legacies
British-Guyanese sculptor Hew Locke recently accepted a prestigious commission to create a piece for the British Academy, housed in a building with ties to former Prime Minister William Gladstone, whose […]
Privatization Threatens Public Sector Jobs, Revenues in LCBO Workers Strike
In the early hours of Friday morning, over 9,000 employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) commenced strike action against their employer. The union representing these workers has […]
Scarborough Welcomes Toronto Caribbean Carnival Launch
By Anthony Joseph The Scarborough Town Centre was transformed into a lively hub of Caribbean culture as the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Launch took place at its new location on Saturday, […]
Canada consults provinces on Post-Graduate Work Permits
The Canadian government has initiated consultations with provinces across the country regarding potential revisions to the post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program. Currently, all international graduates are eligible for this program, […]
‘Diaspora Brunch’ raises funds to resettle Grenadian fire victims
By Lincoln DePradine Grenadians in Canada have contributed to efforts at resettling 17 nationals in their Caribbean homeland, where a massive fire destroyed five houses. The fire, in March, swept […]