By Kojo Canada is at an economic crossroads. With global uncertainty mounting, from trade tensions to interest rate instability, and domestic pressures such as housing affordability and sluggish productivity weighing heavily, the new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, must chart a course that’s both steady and bold. Fortunately, Carney may be uniquely equipped for the challenge. […]
Toronto’s Caribbean community now has a banquet hall to call its own. The Caribbean Queen Group of Companies has officially opened the CQ Banquet Hall & Event Centre, an exciting new addition that brings elegance, authenticity, and accessibility to the city’s event space landscape. The move comes as part of the continued growth of […]
By Lincoln DePradine Dr Dapo Akinsipe, president of the Black Physicians’ Association of Alberta, would have liked the Conservative Party to have won Monday’s federal election in Canada. After all, Akinsipe is a member of the Association of Black Conservatives. However, he is wishing well to the victorious Liberal Party of Mark Carney, and says one […]
In a decisive victory, the people of Trinidad and Tobago have elected the United National Congress (UNC) back into government, granting the party a strong mandate to lead the twin-island nation. The ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) conceded defeat on election night, signaling a shift in the political landscape after years of PNM governance. Addressing […]
Yesterday the Writers’ Trust announced several shortlists for a number different categories including the shortlist for the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers, along with several other awards in various categories. This year marks the introduction of a new category the Writer’s Trust in the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award: Creative Nonfiction by Emerging Writers. The […]
By Lincoln Depradine Toronto City Councillor Josh Matlow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik are calling on City Council to urgently reassess its position on the controversial Ontario Place redevelopment. This follows an explosive New York Times investigation published on April 16, which alleges that Therme Group, the Austrian company awarded a 95-year lease for the […]
By Janet Grant Think E.T. meets The Dark Crystal with a mossy, mystical twist. This one’s for anyone who misses puppets, fairy tales, and fantasy that make you feel something. The Legend of Ochi is a moody, magical adventure that instantly captivated me. Written and directed by Isaiah Saxon and starring Willem Dafoe, Finn Wolfhard, […]
Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will benefit from a new regional energy initiative approved by the World Bank, aimed at accelerating the development of clean, resilient, and affordable energy systems. The Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility was developed in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and other Eastern […]
By Stephen Weir Warren Salmon isn’t saying who will be the next Prime Minister of Canada, but after organizing the Black Community Federal Election Meet and Greet Virtual Event last week, he’s predicting a record number of Black candidates will run across the country. The event was designed to showcase Black candidates and engage various […]
Jamaica once again stamped its authority on Caribbean track and field, dominating the 2025 Carifta Games with a commanding display that secured their 47th overall title since the event’s inception in 1972. The Caribbean powerhouse amassed a staggering 78 medals over the three-day competition, including 30 golds, leaving their regional rivals trailing. The Bahamas finished […]
