Hate crimes climb in Halifax amid growing social divisions Hate crimes are on the rise in Halifax and across Nova Scotia, with 2023 marking a significant increase in police-reported incidents, and police say the true number is likely even higher. Data presented to Halifax’s board of police commissioners this week last showed 121 hate crimes […]
By Anthony Joseph In a moment that will be etched in the memory of Canadians, King Charles III delivered a historic Speech from the Throne on Tuesday inside Canada’s red chamber, becoming the first monarch to do so since 1977. The symbolic weight of the occasion was not lost on those in attendance nor on […]
By Lincoln DePradine Local government politician Jamaal Myers has explained his reasons for not supporting a Toronto by-law, passed last week, that restricts protests around some places in the city. The so-called “bubble zone” by-law, which will go into effect on July 2, allows schools, childcare centres and places of worship to request the city […]
A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved a class-action lawsuit on behalf of racialized drivers who allege they were stopped by police without cause, marking a significant development in ongoing legal efforts to challenge street-level racial profiling in the province. The lawsuit, authorized by Justice Catherine Piché, targets police forces in eight Quebec cities, including […]
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 […]
Justice, accountability, and the failure of police independence in Guyana By Syd Clarke, Guyana The recent tragic death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge at the Double Day Hotel in Tuschen, Guyana, has reignited national outrage and deep concern about the integrity of law enforcement institutions in the country. For Canadians, particularly those with Caribbean heritage or […]
A recently released study published in Race and Justice revealed a stark overrepresentation of Black men in Ontario’s provincial correctional facilities, highlighting systemic racial disparities in incarceration rates. The study, led by criminologist Akwasi Owusu-Bempah and collaborators from institutions including the University of Toronto and ICES, analyzed data from 45,956 men and 6,357 women released […]
Canadian author Fred Anderson’s powerful new memoir, Eyes Have Seen: From Mississippi to Montreal, will be launched on May 8, 2025, at A Different Booklist in Toronto. Co-hosted by Baraka Books and the iconic bookstore, the event promises an evening of reflection, resilience, and remembrance—spotlighting the enduring legacy of Black activism from the 1960s to […]
After more than three months under heightened security restrictions, the state of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago has officially ended. The emergency measure, which lasted 105 days, was originally implemented to address rising gang violence and a concerning spike in homicides. Declared by former Prime Minister Keith Rowley on December 30, 2024, the SoE was […]
The Black Action Defense Committee (BADC) has issued a strong statement regarding the City of Toronto’s proposed bylaw that would restrict protests near so-called “vulnerable institutions,” warning that it could undermine constitutionally protected rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The proposed bylaw, currently in development, was directed by City Council at its December […]
