Powerful Exhibit Reveals Canada’s Hidden Slave History By Neil Armstrong An exhibition about slavery in Canada, which opened at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in August 2024, and is travelling across the country until February 2030, can now be seen at the Museums of Mississauga until December 28, 2025– the only stop […]
Toronto will once again witness the fusion of creativity and environmental advocacy as Ancestry Footsteps (AF) brings back Art in Motion with its 2025 exhibition, Eco Art Expressions. Running from October 4 to November 9 at the Withrow Common Gallery on the CNE grounds, the exhibition showcases the work of 22 artists from Canada and […]
By Stephen weir Do yourself a favour, pop in your earbuds, and ask Spotify to play the AGO-curated soundscape they label as The Culture. It starts loud and proud with Run-D.M.C.’s 1988 hit “Beats to the Rhyme.” It’s early hip-hop, all about the group’s talent to make rhymes, make money, and, well, have fun. And that […]
Currently running in Toronto until November 2, Art in Motion features a renowned Trinidad and Tobago-born Florida-based kinetic artist Guy Beckles—the only practicing one in the English-speaking Caribbean—showcasing his intricate, science-meets-art creations. Toronto art lovers have a rare opportunity to experience kinetic art, a captivating blend of art and motion, as part of the ongoing […]
By Stephen Weir It was a long time coming, but last week a full-page article about Hamilton artist Kareem-Anthony Ferreira was published by a major Toronto newspaper. Ferreira has a new show at the Towards Gallery in Toronto called Back Home, featuring four massive works inspired by Trinidad and Tobago. The exhibition is on display […]
By Anthony Joseph The Scarborough Town Centre was transformed into a lively hub of Caribbean culture as the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Launch took place at its new location on Saturday, marking a historic first for the 57-year-old festival. The relocation from Toronto City Hall and the shift to a weekend schedule were significant changes aimed […]
Brampton will host the 10th Annual Walk the Path Walkathon for Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer Awareness. The event, chaired by Ivan Dawns and Sean Blake, alongside Anthony Henry from the Walnut Foundation, on June 1st 2024, is dedicated to raising awareness about prostate cancer and improving men’s health outcomes. The collaboration between the Carpenters […]
On a bright and sunny Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack, jockey Patrick Husbands celebrated a monumental day in his career. Marking 30 years of excellence, Husbands, originally from Barbados, demonstrated once again why he is considered one of the best in the sport. Winning two out of three races, the day not only highlighted his enduring […]
By Stephen Weir Yesterday, Brampton’s Main Street received a striking makeover as a massive two-story art piece found its place outdoors on the side of PAMA, the public art gallery and museum located on Main Street, just across from Gage Park. This awe-inspiring creation, named “Paradise Lost,” is the creative art of Caribbean Canadian artist […]
Stephen Weir Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square came alive on a scorching hot day as the 56th Caribbean Carnival was officially launched on Tuesday. The vibrant atmosphere was filled with excitement as approximately 2,000 enthusiastic audience members gathered to celebrate the rich Caribbean culture. The event took place at Toronto City Hall, where a jam-packed list […]
