Black elected officials from across Canada are gaining a new national platform as the Canadian Congress of Black Politicians moves to establish itself as a permanent organization focused on political representation, mentorship and support. The congress formally announced its incorporation as a national organization this month, marking a significant step for a network that began […]
By Charles Agard For Black and Indo Caribbean youth in Canada, questions of belonging increasingly intersect with education, employment and the search for meaningful representation. Research and personal accounts suggest that while young people have strong ambitions, the path toward achieving them can be complicated by racial barriers, limited representation and uncertainty over identity. For […]
A condition that can quietly develop for years is receiving renewed attention during Fibroid Awareness Month, as health professionals encourage women to recognize symptoms and seek medical advice rather than dismissing persistent changes in their menstrual or reproductive health. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. They are extremely common […]
Toronto’s drumming community will gather at Wychwood Barns on Sunday, August 23, for a free multicultural festival honouring Muhtadi, the musician and cultural organizer who founded the event and helped shape the city’s drumming scene for more than 20 years. The special edition, titled A Living Tribute to Muhtadi, is being held as the festival […]
By Neil Armstrong The 33rd annual Rastafest, a three-day celebration of Rastafari heritage and culture, ended on Sunday in Toronto’s Little Jamaica community. A multi-disciplinary and family fun event, it highlighted different aspects of Rastafari and Reggae culture through music, food, art and craft, and a symposium. Masani Montaque, founder and managing director of Rastafest, said the media […]
Kiddies Boat Cruise: where soca, culture & carnival meet the next generation By Twylan Best Ahoy, kiddies! Get those costumes and neon colours ready because Uncle Eman’s Kiddies Boat Cruise is setting sail on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. aboard Enterprise 2000, bringing an afternoon of soca, culture, pan and […]
CCICC brings Indo Caribbean history to global summit Indo Caribbean history and the continuing impact of colonialism took centre stage at the 2026 International Human Rights Summit, where the Canadian Caribbean Indian Cultural Collective made its international debut. The summit, held from July 30 to August 1 at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, […]
By Neil Armstrong While celebrating Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of independence, the Jamaican Canadian Association also hailed its 64-year existence and the people who made it possible. Speaking at the 64th Jamaican Canadian Association Annual Independence and Anniversary Gala Celebration at its centre in Toronto, Adaoma Patterson-Gilling, president, said this year’s theme, “JCA at 64: Honouring Our Legacy, […]
By Stephen Weir There was plenty of music, plenty of Caribbean food, a colourful parade and thousands of people filling the streets of downtown Belleville last weekend. What there apparently wasn’t was a police problem. An estimated 10,000 people attended the Belleville Caribbean Festival on Saturday, August 15, according to festival organizers. The celebration brought […]
Trinibago Day brings Trinidad and Tobago spirit Toronto Toronto will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Trinidad and Tobago when the Trinbago Toronto Festival returns to Nathan Phillips Square from August 28 to 30, celebrating its fifth anniversary. The free three-day festival will also mark the 50th anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago […]
