As Canadian travellers contend with increasingly cumbersome entry protocols to the United States, a new wave of tourism is redirecting their attention south—toward the Caribbean. With visa-free entry, improved infrastructure, and booming flight access, destinations across the region are seeing a surge in Canadian visitors seeking sun without the red tape. The shift comes amid […]
Mark Carney draws a line – ‘Canada is Not for Sale’ By Anthony Joseph In a week dominated by bluster, tariffs, and talk of mergers that sounded more like colonial ambitions than diplomatic partnerships, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a powerful message from the Oval Office: “Some places are never for sale.” This simple […]
Thirty years on, press freedom remains the lifeblood of democracy The world once again paused to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, —a day that holds profound significance not only for journalists and media professionals, but for all who value truth, transparency, and democracy. First proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in […]
Standing for truth on ‘World Press Freedom Day’ By Anthony Joseph In a stirring and solemn gathering in Toronto, the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) hosted its annual World Press Freedom Day event, spotlighting the escalating threats facing journalists around the globe and honouring those who continue to defend the profession’s […]
By Anthony Joseph Canada’s automotive industry is once again in the crosshairs, not because of economic underperformance, but because of political turbulence south of the border. As Donald Trump returns to power with renewed zeal for protectionism, the auto sector, one of Canada’s most vital economic engines, is facing its most serious threat in decades. […]
Political tendencies of Black and Caribbean Canadians By Charles Agard Black and Caribbean Canadians have long been active participants in Canadian political life, though their experiences have often been shaped by systemic barriers, racial discrimination, and a need to advocate for social justice and equity. While there is no monolithic political identity within these communities, […]
Mas’ in the Six Louis Saldenah of Saldenah Carnival By Twylan Best Toronto — In the rich and rhythmic world of Caribbean Carnival, few names hold as much weight and legacy as Louis Saldenah. As the leader of Saldenah Carnival, Toronto’s most awarded mas’ band, Louis has spent nearly five decades shaping what carnival looks, […]
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 In a political landscape shaken like a snow globe, Canada woke up to a reality few would have predicted just months ago: Mark Carney is the new Prime Minister. In a stunning reversal, the Liberals not only survived what was forecasted to be a Conservative blue wave but have reasserted themselves nationally, […]
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has long positioned itself as Canada’s progressive alternative, advocating for social justice, workers’ rights, and democratic socialism. However, the party’s performance in the recent federal election underscores a profound identity crisis and strategic missteps that have eroded its foundational support. In last Monday’s federal election, the NDP suffered a […]
