By Janet Grant Some people immediately change the energy. Unsighted is one of those people. His videos bring an unexpected burst of joy to ordinary moments. But there is much more to Unsighted than the viral videos. The Toronto-area creative is a rapper, producer, poet, and content creator whose journey centers on creativity, vulnerability, and […]
A condition that can quietly develop for years is receiving renewed attention during Fibroid Awareness Month, as health professionals encourage women to recognize symptoms and seek medical advice rather than dismissing persistent changes in their menstrual or reproductive health. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. They are extremely common […]
The importance of preserving and sharing Black stories By Yolanda T. Marshall These books highlight history, identity, community, and the importance of preserving and sharing Black stories. Legacy & Lineage of Marcus Moziah Garvey explores Garvey’s genealogy and historical legacy through extensive archival research, while My Neighborhood celebrates the relationships, culture, and sense of belonging […]
Ajax will become a gathering place for Black Canadian literary talent on Saturday, August 29, when the inaugural Canadian Black Literary Festival brings writers, performers, readers and literary organizations together for a full day of programming. Presented under the theme “Voices of Freedom,” the festival will take place at McLean Community Centre and the St. […]
By Neil Armstrong With the new school year set to begin in September, some students and parents will have less to think about in terms of back-to-school supplies. Taking into consideration the entire family, the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in partnership with Black Creek Community Health Centre and other organizations, provided backpacks for students, health […]
Residents in Rexdale will have an opportunity to receive free eye examinations and other health services at a community eye screening and education event on Friday, August 21. The Eye Screening & Eye Health Education event will take place at the Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Court, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eye doctors […]
Study links obesity to dementia risk in Black communities Efforts to understand why Black Americans experience disproportionately high rates of dementia are taking researchers beyond the brain itself, with scientists at Washington University School of Medicine examining whether abdominal obesity could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Cyrus Raji, an associate professor of […]
Community expo offers health and school support The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) is inviting individuals and families from across the Greater Toronto Area to attend its Stress-Free Saturday Health, Wellness & Back-to-School Community Expo on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jamaican Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Road, Toronto. Held […]
Thousands Gain Access to Family Doctors More than 7,500 residents in northwest Toronto who currently do not have access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner are expected to be connected to primary health care over the next year following a new provincial investment of $3.1 million in community health services. The funding, announced on […]
A former convenience store in downtown Victoria has been transformed into the city’s first Black arts and culture community centre, creating a new gathering place designed to promote inclusion, education and cultural expression. The Black and Here Community Centre, located at the intersection of Johnson and Douglas streets, is the result of a partnership between […]
