Ottawa City Council recently engaged in a heated debate regarding the definitions of racism and colonialism within a new cultural funding policy. The motion, introduced by Wilson Lo (Barrhaven East Councillor), sought to remove these definitions, citing a technical issue arising from the ongoing review of definitions in the city’s anti-racism strategy. Lo suggested that […]
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has released an in-depth report, highlighting the growing and unprecedented impact of homelessness on individuals, families, communities, and governments. The study stresses the urgency of addressing the issue and outlines collaborative strategies to find a solution. The research was carried out by HelpSeeker Technologies in collaboration with AMO, […]
In the aftermath of former Republican President Donald J. Trump’s victory over Democratic Jamaican-American Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s Presidential Election, two prominent Brooklyn Democratic leaders expressed gratitude for their re-election victories and emphasized unity in the face of national division. U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke, daughter of Jamaican immigrants and representative of New […]
by Stephen weir In these turbulent times of 2024, leave it to the puppets to show us how hard life can be for penniless seniors living downtown, as they’re displaced from a soon-to-be-demolished rundown apartment building to make way for a high-rent tower. You almost don’t notice the strings when “Wonderful Joe,” a weary, weathered […]
Writer David Chariandy, business executive Rayman Bedessee, veteran pannist Tommy Crichlow and Velma Morgan, chairperson of Operation Black Vote Canada, are among ten persons who will be presented with Impact Awards at Memorial Hall in Toronto on Saturday October 19. Chariandy who was born in Scarborough, Ontario to Trinidadian parents, is a professor of English […]
Three individuals were tragically discovered dead inside a minibus found submerged in a ditch along Mabura Road, victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, a postmortem examination has determined. The incident, which has raised serious questions about the circumstances leading to the toxic gas buildup and why the victims were inside the bus, is currently under investigation […]
By Lincoln DePradine Most students desirous of pursuing a college or university education need help financing their studies. For some – such as kids with sickle cell disease (SCD) – they require both financial and healthcare assistance. Many in Toronto have found the needed healthcare and financial aid through retired registered Nurse, Jamaican-born Dotty Nicholas, […]
Toronto’s Carpenters’ Union Local 27, an institution with a rich history spanning over 142 years, has made a groundbreaking move by electing Chris Campbell as its first Black president. This historic milestone was marked by an installation ceremony that celebrated Campbell’s significant contributions and the union’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Founded on June […]
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 […]
Jimmy James, the dynamic soul and ska singer best known for his electrifying performances with his band the Vagabonds in the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at the age of 83. James first arrived in London in 1964 as the frontman of the Vagabonds, a Jamaican dance band scheduled to perform at West Indian […]
