Calypso extravaganza for 2019 Carnival
What is the verdict on calypso for 2019, well based on the fact that only five calypsonians registered for the 2019 competition, short of the required fifteen singers that was […]
Pioneer of Black theatre in Canada to retire
By Stephen Weir Philip Akin has announced that he will be stepping down after 14 seasons as the Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre. In 2000, Akin, along with 12 other […]
Frank Walwyn Receives 2019 Law Society Medal
Called to the Bar in 1995, Frank Walwyn has been a leader and Champion of Equity, Diversity and leader in the legal profession is also a trailblazer in the Black […]
Canada ready to welcome ‘other categories’ of Jamaican workers
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen on a three day visit to Jamaica said that Canada is seeking to engage more Jamaicans to work in non-traditional areas, […]
Come Dingolay and celebrate Ol’ Time Carnival.
Clarence and Jacky Forde will once again be staging an Ol’ Time Carnival outdoor show this summer both in the Park and on the road. “Ol’ Time Carnival, Mama ‘dis […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz are ready for the world
By Aldwyn McGill Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz sent a warning to their world cup opponents at the International Friendly match against Panama last Sunday night in Jamaica. The game was played […]
The ‘Brothers Size’ held over to June
By Stephen Weir The Brothers Size is the latest production that stars black performers who are putting the Soul back into Soulpepper Theatre big time. This revival of a Deep […]
African Canadian Heritage Association celebrates 50 years of educating Black youth
The African Canadian Heritage Association, fondly known as ACHA, celebrated its milestone 50th year anniversary of teaching African and Caribbean history to children in our community on Saturday the 18 […]
Tringo Brunch to fund scholarships
By Lincoln DePradine Tyme Boucaud-Coley is a young Trinidadian-Canadian, who is aspiring to have a professional career in fashion design. She has started on the path; at present, she’s involved […]
Raptors Kawhi Leonard for mayor?
Jubilant fans have demanded on social media that Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors be handed the Toronto Mayor’s job along with anything else he wanted. Leonard, triggered a fan […]