In the heart of the 2014 West African Ebola epidemic, when panic gripped global institutions and the deadliest outbreak of the virus in history threatened to spiral out of control, a small nation responded with an outsized act of solidarity, Cuba. Despite enduring decades of economic embargo and hardship, dispatched hundreds of doctors and nurses […]
By Anthony Joseph With the Canadian federal election slated for next Monday, political watchers across the country are asking the big question: Did last week’s English leaders’ debate change the course of the race? The short answer is no. Not in any seismic, momentum-shifting way. But it would be wrong to say it didn’t matter […]
By Lincoln DePradine After 18 months without a fulltime executive director, Tropicana Community Services (TCS) is about to get one. TCS announced Tuesday that, as of May 5, Daniel Anckle—a George Brown College professor—will be Tropicana’s new executive director. “Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and social […]
Mas in the Six By Twylan Best In the evolving world of Toronto Carnival, Sharon Niles stands as a bold new voice. As the leader of Lux Carnival, she brings a vision rooted in inclusivity, creativity, and cultural pride—one that’s quickly gaining recognition on the mas’ scene. Born in Barbados, Niles moved to the US […]
By Anthony Joseph We’re just two weeks into Canada’s federal election campaign and already, the race has taken on a tone unlike anything in recent memory. Political historians and seasoned commentators are admitting that they’ve never seen anything quite like this before. The duality of leadership—where one candidate is not just running for prime minister, […]
By Lincoln DePradine Since 2018, a group of Canadian healthcare professionals has been visiting the Caribbean, providing free dental and other services to the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. They have attended to more than 1500 people as part of a team operating as Smiles Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique (GCP). A group […]
By Lincoln DePradine The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new hospital will be held in 2026 in Grenada, where the government is also examining the commercial viability of oil exploration, according to one of the country’s government ministers. “This will not just be another hospital,’’ said MP Andy Williams, adding that talk of […]
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced plans Monday to establish a “Canada First National Energy Corridor,” a coast-to-coast infrastructure route designed to fast-track approvals for pipelines, transmission lines, railways, and other critical energy and transport infrastructure. The corridor, Poilievre says, will create a pre-approved path entirely within Canada to allow for the transport of natural resources […]
Kitchen health just took a major leap forward. FOTILE, a global leader in high-end kitchen appliances, officially launched its latest innovation—the FreshBake™ Electric Range—at a media event held recently in Toronto. The event marked the Canadian debut of the world’s first electric range oven featuring integrated air purification, setting a new benchmark for healthier cooking […]
Prime Minister Carney has announced a significant move to tackle Canada’s housing crisis by eliminating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time homebuyers on homes priced at or under $1 million. This tax cut is designed to make homeownership more accessible for young people and families, saving Canadians up to $50,000 in upfront housing […]
