West Indies Turns to Gibson for Fast Bowling Boost Cricket West Indies has turned to one of its most experienced and respected figures to bolster its fast-bowling department, naming former West Indies pace spearhead and head coach Ottis Gibson as fast bowling consultant on a one-year assignment. The move comes as the regional team faces […]
Election campaign begins as Bahamas sets date An end to uncertainty over the timing of the next general election in The Bahamas came Wednesday night when Prime Minister Phillip Davis confirmed that voters will head to the polls on May 12, 2026. He outlined the formal steps leading to the vote, stating that Parliament will […]
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan leader Rodríguez A shift in Washington’s sanctions policy has placed Delcy Rodríguez at the centre of renewed diplomatic momentum between the United States and Venezuela. On April 1, the United States Department of the Treasury removed her name from its sanctions registry, ending restrictions first imposed in 2018. The decision […]
BCCHC’s COVID response built on trust, care, and community As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Canada, few communities were left untouched by the uncertainty, fear, and disruption it brought. At Black Creek Community Health Centre, the crisis became a defining moment, one that tested the limits of the healthcare system while also revealing the strength […]
Historic tribute celebrates Toronto Black business pioneer A little-known chapter of Black Canadian history will be brought into the spotlight on April 16, as the Canadian Automotive Museum hosts a special virtual event celebrating the life and legacy of Nathan Redmon Sr., a trailblazing Black entrepreneur in Toronto’s early automotive and transportation industry. Redmon, who […]
By Anthony Joseph As Canadians grapple with rising costs at the gas pump, the grocery store, and in the housing market, calls for immediate government action have intensified. Among the most prominent proposals is the push to suspend federal fuel taxes for the remainder of the year, a measure framed as urgent relief for struggling […]
Ontario school board takeovers spark concerns over equity and anti-racism efforts Ontario’s recent interventions in several school boards have reignited debate about governance, accountability, and the future of anti racism efforts in public education. While the provincial government argues that takeovers are necessary to address financial mismanagement and restore public trust, critics warn these moves […]
Hamilton Teacher Wins National Music Honour A Hamilton educator took centre stage at one of Canada’s biggest music nights as national recognition turned the spotlight on her work in the classroom. Raquel McIntosh, a teacher at Adelaide Hoodless Elementary School, was announced as the 2026 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year during a live broadcast of […]
MBDA initiative celebrates student growth, mentorship and career pathways By Neil Armstrong Successful participants of Stepping Stones, a youth initiative of the Mississauga-based Malton Black Development Association (MBDA), beamed with pride at a closing ceremony and dinner held in Toronto on Sunday. It followed a student enrichment visit they made to the Royal Ontario Museum […]
“Sage of Buxton” Marks Historic 101st Birthday This week Eusi Kwayana, one of Guyana’s most enduring political and cultural figures, celebrated his 101st birthday, prompting tributes from across the Caribbean, the diaspora, and beyond. Born Sydney Evanson King on April 4, 1925, in Lusignan, British Guiana, Kwayana’s life has woven through education, anti‑colonial struggle, political […]
