By Anthony Joseph Black Creek Community Health Centre marked another successful year of service to the Jane and Finch community while paying tribute to Executive Director Cheryl Prescod during what was her final Annual General Meeting before retirement. Community leaders, partners, board members, staff, volunteers and residents packed the meeting room on June 22 for […]
Young Leaders Thrive at Schulich Business Academy By Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Brenda Tran The Schulich Business Excellence Academy (SBEA) is an innovative summer business program for high school students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. Launched in summer 2020 by four undergraduate students, SBEA was created to address the lack of diversity in business. Students […]
Replacing monarch Grenadian Olympic champion Kirani James is set to receive one of the region’s highest public honours after being selected to appear on the EC$5 banknote as part of a major redesign of Eastern Caribbean currency scheduled for introduction in 2027. The announcement follows a decision by the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union to replace […]
Black Workforce Grows Despite Persistent Employment Gaps Black Canadians now account for a growing share of the country’s workforce, but new labour market data suggest significant challenges remain in employment, income, career advancement and workplace inclusion. By 2025, Black people represented 5.5 per cent of Canada’s labour force, exceeding 1.2 million workers. Most, about 70.0 […]
Sir Emile Straker was one of Barbados’ most celebrated musicians, cultural ambassadors, and national icons. As the co-founder, lead singer, songwriter, and guiding force behind The Merrymen, he spent more than six decades promoting Barbadian culture and Caribbean music to audiences around the world. His remarkable career, dedication to his country, and enduring influence on […]
West Indies name squad for Sri Lanka Tests Cricket West Indies has confirmed a 15-member squad for its upcoming two match Test series against Sri Lanka, +with both fixtures scheduled to be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua between June 25 and July 7. The announcement comes as the team continues preparations […]
Culturally Safe Care Improves Mental Health Outcomes A growing body of research and frontline testimony is drawing attention to persistent barriers faced by Black women in Canada’s health care system, with clinicians and patients pointing to delayed care, misdiagnosis and a lack of culturally safe services as contributing factors in worsening mental health outcomes. For […]
Public Beach Access Sparks Legal Battle A growing conflict over access to Jamaica’s coastline has intensified as activists challenge what they describe as an unequal tourism system restricting public use of beaches while expanding private resort development. At Mammee Bay in St Ann, memories of open shoreline life still shape the argument. Devon Taylor recalls […]
Books That Deepen Understanding of Indigenous Canada By Yolanda T. Marshall These books by Indigenous writers give readers a chance to learn, reflect, and celebrate Indigenous experiences and perspectives. Bob Joseph explores Indigenous self-government and what the future could look like beyond the Indian Act. Adrian Sutherland shares personal stories about life in Attawapiskat. Melanie […]
Ajax Children Discover Coding Through Fun and Creativity By Kojo Families, community leaders and local supporters gathered on Saturday to celebrate the official reopening of Code Ninjas Ajax, as owner Bridget Clarke and her family welcomed the community back to the Harwood Avenue facility with a renewed commitment to helping young people develop the skills […]
