The Canada Post Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 grants. Canadian charities, schools and community organizations that offer programming for children and youth are encouraged to apply for project grants, ranging in value up to $25,000. There are also up to four $50,0000-Signature Grants available, including the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature […]
Ontario’s front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals are celebrating another decision by the court which has ruled that Bill 124, wage-suppression legislation passed by the Ford government in 2019, is unconstitutional. Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, says, “This sham of a bill should never have been passed. With the loss of […]
Trinidad and Tobago finds itself grappling with a severe environmental crisis as an unidentified vessel, now partially submerged, leaks hydrocarbons off the southwest coast of Tobago. Prime Minister Keith Rowley has declared the situation a “national emergency,” pledging governmental resources to address the unfolding catastrophe. The spill, which has already tainted several beaches along Tobago’s […]
By Stephen Weir In a ground-breaking initiative, the University of Toronto is teaming up with Matrix Cares, the not-for-profit arm of Matrix Mortgage Global, to host a monumental conference and expo tackling Canada’s pressing housing challenges. The Affordable Housing Summit, Supply Chain Expo, and Skilled Trades Career Fair is scheduled to take place from May […]
The Xinflix Media Huacai Awards ceremony held at their auditorium in Markham, Ontario, was a night to remember as members of the Caribbean community took center stage, celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions to society. The event celebrated individuals who have made a significant impact on their communities, with a focus on lifting others up […]
Energy Minister Vince Henderson says the Government of Dominica is ready to begin construction on a 10-kilowatt geothermal power plant to supplement the supply of electricity from the Dominica Electricity Company (DOMLEC). The Dominica government is said to have invested nearly US$50 million, so far, in geothermal research and Henderson said, on a recent radio […]
The court-appointed administrator for the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, Cleveland Seafort, says the airline will wind up its operations in its current form on January 24 . In a recent letter to staff outlining the latest position regarding the Antigua-based LIAT (1974) Ltd, Seaforth wrote “after careful consideration and evaluation of the present operations, a […]
This holiday season, something special is happening for the first time – the BBPA (Black Business and Professional Association) is unveiling its Christmas Marketplace. It’s not just your typical holiday shopping experience; it’s a celebration of Black entrepreneurship and creativity. The Christmas Marketplace is a platform that showcases a curated selection of products and services […]
To combat the rising levels of loneliness and social isolation in Toronto, the Toronto Foundation and Volunteer Toronto have announced an extension of the deadline for The Power of Us microgrant program. The program allows resident-led groups, grassroots organizations, and informal collectives across the City of Toronto to access grants of up to $1000. The […]
Caribbean – Latin America send home record amounts of cash Remittances received by Latin American and Caribbean countries are projected to reach a record $155 billion in 2023 if the trends observed to date continue, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank. This is an increase of 9.5 percent compared to the […]
