Diaspora key to Jamaica’s research future A leading Jamaican scientist is urging the country to rethink how it approaches the loss of skilled talent, arguing that the issue can be transformed into an opportunity for national growth. Speaking at a recent academic gathering, Errol Morrison outlined a vision that shifts the long discussed problem of […]
Bill 21 Divides Canada on Religious Freedom Quebec’s secularism law, commonly known as Bill 21, remains one of the most contentious pieces of legislation in contemporary Canada. Passed in 2019 by the Coalition Avenir Québec government, the law prohibits certain public employees such as teachers, police officers, judges from wearing visible religious symbols while exercising […]
Jamaica-born doctor shines at world pageant Dr. Sandra Swaby, a Jamaica-born cosmetic surgeon and global advocate for self-love, achieved a milestone on April 4, 2026, when she was named 1st Runner Up at the Queen of the World pageant in New York City. At 53, Dr. Swaby stood out not just for her poise and […]
Educators demand fuller Black Canadian history teaching By Charles Agard Educators, scholars and community leaders say that while initiatives such as Black History Month have helped raise awareness, they are not enough to address what many describe as a long standing gap in how Canadian history is taught. They argue that the contributions of Black […]
Canada Celebrates Tour Brings World Cup Nationwide As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada is set to take part in a sweeping national celebration that will extend far beyond the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver. FIFA has unveiled “Canada Celebrates,” a cross-country fan engagement tour designed to bring the excitement of […]
Ceasefire With Iran Raises Hard Questions The declaration of a “complete victory” by U.S. President Donald Trump following the abrupt ceasefire with Iran raises a fundamental question: victory for whom, and at what cost? The language of triumph may satisfy political instincts at home, but when measured against the facts emerging from the negotiations, the […]
Why Exit 8’s Repetition Actually Works By Janet Grant Directed by Genki Kawamura, Exit 8 takes a simple, almost minimalist concept and stretches it into a full psychological experience. Based on a Japanese indie horror game, the film drops us into a looping underground passage where one man must rely on observation and instinct to […]
Windsor Project Documents Caribbean Canadian Journeys A new initiative at the University of Windsor is expanding how Black history in southwestern Ontario is documented, with a focus on voices that have often been absent from official records. The project, titled From Mango to Maple, is led by archivist Antoinette “Anto” Seymour and is based in […]
Salome Bey’s Legacy Shapes Canadian Music Canada’s music community continues to honour the enduring legacy of Salome Bey, widely celebrated as the country’s First Lady of the Blues, whose influence helped shape the landscape of Canadian performance and Black artistry for generations. A pioneering singer, songwriter and educator, Bey built a career that defied easy […]
Toronto Celebrates Joe Carter’s World Series Legacy By Stephen Weir Former Blue Jays legend Joe Carter will be standing tall again — this time in bronze — when he returns to the SkyDome on July 29. Don’t worry, his playing days are over. Carter will be just standing… permanently. Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays announced […]
