Toronto Trinbago Festival Celebrants Say No to Trump By Stephen Weir “NO!” The roar that went up from Nathan Phillips Square could probably have been heard across Lake Ontario; although it is doubtful it made it all the way to Washington. Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago nationals and supporters were on their feet, waving flags […]
By Anthony Joseph There is a scene at the heart of the 1983 movie Trading Places that has stayed with me for more than 40 years: two enormously wealthy brothers, Randolph and Mortimer Duke, make a wager. The amount is almost laughable: one dollar. Their experiment involves taking two men from opposite ends of society […]
By Neil Armstrong With the new school year set to begin in September, some students and parents will have less to think about in terms of back-to-school supplies. Taking into consideration the entire family, the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in partnership with Black Creek Community Health Centre and other organizations, provided backpacks for students, health […]
By Lincoln DePradine In the aftermath of the death of Dr. Agnes Calliste, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) found a way to honour Calliste, whom they referred to as a “pioneering scholar, educator and social justice advocate’’. StFX established the “Dr. Agnes Calliste Academic and Cultural Centre’’ as a “dedicated space where Black students can […]
Pan Masters End Pan Fantasy’s Championship Reign The changing balance of power in Toronto’s steelpan community was on full display following the results of the Keepin’ Pan Alive Panorama competition, where Pan Masters delivered a decisive victory over Pan Fantasy, the twelve-time champions. “So masters make history. Yes, we beat them by a long shot,” […]
FACE brings Melamoon finale qualifier to Toronto Toronto will host the final qualifying event of the Melamoon 2026 competition this fall, bringing together Black entrepreneurs from across the region for an opportunity to secure a place in the national grand finale and compete for a share of $200,000 in non dilutive funding. The qualifying event […]
Ziggy Marley shares father’s final message Ziggy Marley has reflected on the enduring influence of his late father, reggae icon Bob Marley, saying the final advice he received before his father’s death has remained a guiding principle throughout his life and career. Speaking ahead of the release of Bob Marley: One Love, Ziggy recalled that […]
Panorama ‘Keepin’ Pan Alive’ at Lamport Stadium on Friday By Stephen Weir The sweet sound of steelpans will fill the air at Lamport Stadium on Carnival Friday as Canada’s leading steel orchestras battle for top honours at Keepin’ Pan Alive, one of the signature events of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Presented by the Ontario Steelpan Association […]
For decades, migration between Canada and the Caribbean has represented opportunity, ambition and hope. Thousands of Caribbean citizens have moved to Canada in search of better employment, education and quality of life, while Canada has benefited from the skills, dedication and cultural contributions of these newcomers. Yet behind this success story lies a complex challenge: […]
Pressure Mounts Over Canada’s UN Abstention By Lincoln DePradine The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) wants the federal government of Prime Minister Mark Carney to “work in genuine partnership with Black communities to address enduring inequalities,’’ such as Black youth unemployment that’s reportedly more than double the national average rate of unemployment. “Black families present in […]
