The Afro-Canadian Christian Network (ACCN) is now accepting applications for its Independent School Program, offering high-achieving Black students the opportunity to attend some of Ontario’s most prestigious private schools in September 2025. Parents of students who demonstrate strong academic potential are urged to apply immediately, as the deadline is Monday, June 16, 2025. The program […]
Kes set to make history on Budweiser Stage By Twylan Best Trinidad and Tobago’s beloved Kes the Band will make history on Saturday as the first-ever soca act to headline Toronto’s iconic Budweiser Stage, and for lead singer Kes Dieffenthaller, the moment is much bigger than music. “It’s a statement for the Caribbean people,” Kes […]
Maduro should provide clear evidence of the attempted invasion By W. Andy Knight Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s recent claim that a group of armed paramilitary terrorists was intercepted by the Bolivarian National Guard while attempting to invade Venezuela via Trinidad and Tobago raises several concerns and unanswered questions. According to Maduro, the potential insurgents, mostly […]
Carnival kicks off with Scarborough Town Centre launch By Anthony Joseph The 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival season officially kicks off on Saturday, June 14, with a day-long block party at Scarborough Town Centre, celebrating culture, community, and Caribbean pride. Running from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event will feature a dazzling display of Carnival […]
Saldenah brings to life the ‘ Spirit of Carnival ‘ By Twylan Best Band launch season is the unofficial kickoff to Toronto’s summer festivities, and no launch would be complete without the city’s largest and most iconic band, Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club. Just a few weeks ago, Saldenah’s 2025 presentation, “Spirit of Carnival,” lit up […]
Call for military support in Guyana-Venezuela dispute As tensions continue to simmer over the decades-old border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, a leading regional academic is urging Guyanese authorities to consider the presence of an international military mission as a precautionary measure. Dr. Mark Kirton, Director of the Centre for International and Border Studies and […]
The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA), in partnership with the Black Creek Community Health Centre (BCCHC), is hosting a high-energy community celebration in honour of fathers and father figures across the Greater Toronto Area. The free event, titled “To Dad with Love,” will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. […]
Hope Lutheran Music Camp enlivens Scarborough kids’ summer It’s summer time in the city! And Hope Lutheran Church located at 14 Centre Street in Scarborough hosts a very special and unique Music Camp for children aged 5 – 13. What started out 14 years ago as an opportunity for the children of the congregation to […]
Hayley Matthews climbs to career-best rankings West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has soared to a career-high second place in the ICC Women’s T20 International Batting Rankings following a commanding display against England in their recently concluded series. Matthews, who was named Player of the Series, amassed 177 runs across the three-match contest, including an unbeaten […]
Hope Lutheran Music Camp enlivens Scarborough kids’ summer It’s summer time in the city! And Hope Lutheran Church located at 14 Centre Street in Scarborough hosts a very special and unique Music Camp for children aged 5 – 13. What started out 14 years ago as an opportunity for the children of the congregation to […]