Planning for Black History Month in York Region is taking a new turn as two neighbouring organizations prepare to share the spotlight for the first time. The Aurora Black Community Association and the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association revealed that they will co host a Black History Month Gala on Saturday Feb. 7 2026. The […]
With less than two years remaining before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Canada’s bobsleigh program is quietly carrying the weight of a rare possibility. One pairing in particular has the potential to redefine both podium expectations and long standing perceptions within winter sport. Edmonton native Dawn Richardson Wilson is positioning herself for what could […]
Caribbean diaspora celebrates Golden Globe Teyana Taylor capped off an extraordinary year with a milestone achievement last Saturday evening, winning her first Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in her performance in One Battle After Another. The win marked a defining moment in Taylor’s evolving acting career and was followed later in the evening by […]
The dramatic seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his residence in Caracas in early January 2026 did not occur in a vacuum. Nor was it an aberration. Rather, it marked a moment many observers believe will come to define a new and dangerous phase in global politics—one in which international law, sovereignty, and diplomatic […]
Carney Signals New Phase in Canada–China Relations After Beijing Talks At the conclusion of his four-day visit to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney used a wide-ranging news conference in Beijing to outline what he described as a pragmatic, guarded, but forward-looking reset in Canada’s relationship with the world’s second-largest economy. The message was clear: Ottawa […]
Visa anxiety exposes fragile Caribbean mobility compact Uncertainty travels faster than facts. In recent weeks, recurring reports of U.S. visa denials affecting Saint Lucians, alongside nationals of other Caribbean citizenship-by-investment (CIP/CBI) states, have unsettled households, boardrooms, and policy circles alike. Whether every report is accurate is almost beside the point. The perception alone carries weight, […]
Recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela have rattled travel plans across the Caribbean, prompting widespread flight disruptions and raising questions for vacationers during one of the region’s busiest travel seasons. On Jan. 3, the United States launched a significant military operation in Venezuela that culminated in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was kidnapped […]
Andre De Grasse, Brenda Okorogba appointed to the Order of Canada Two Canadians with deep ties to the African Caribbean Canadian community were among the distinguished group appointed to the Order of Canada 2025, one of the nation’s highest honours. Track and field star Andre De Grasse and equity advocate Brenda Okorogba were recognized for […]
A gathering at year’s end at Toronto’s Empire Club drew national attention to an issue long overlooked within Canada’s health system. The occasion marked the public launch of Voices Unheard, the first national survey dedicated to examining the health experiences of Black women in Canada. The study was conducted by the Black Women’s Health Institute, […]
Joel “Big Bird” Garner, one of the most formidable fast bowlers in cricket history, has been formally recognized with the Order of the Freedom of Barbados, the island nation’s highest honor. The award was presented during Barbados’ 2025 Independence and Republic celebrations in recognition of Garner’s “distinguished and extraordinary service in sports.” Garner’s career was […]
