By David Jessop It is the images that remain. First it was a photo of the political leadership of the West trying to face down an intransigent Donald Trump, and then two days later the extraordinary sight of a smiling US President standing beside an equally pleased Kim Jong Un; making it easy to forget […]
By Stephen Weir, photographs by Don Moreland For the youngsters who play mas’ with Fantazia Carnival, the natural elements aren’t hurricanes and volcanoes; they are gentle breezes, friendly sunsets and warm blue water. On the weekend the band held a launch party for the revellers who will be taking part in the July 21 Junior […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Subbans remain a tightly knit family who spends time together, despite the busy schedule of three male adults who are professional hockey players. “When we get together, it’s like no time has passed,’’ said Karl Subban, who was chosen as one of the 2018 recipients of the “Top 25 Canadian Immigrant […]
Grenada-born technology developer Nicholas Braithwaite who earned a degree in chemistry from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario in 1982, returned to the university last week to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. And for the graduating students of the De Groote School of Business, Braithwaite, he had a message. ” The world awaits you […]
Jamaica’s Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has appealed to his Canadian-based fellow alumni to work more closely together to “do more” for Jamaica. Dr. Tufton who was Head Boy at Manchester High school in Central Jamaica, suggested that members of the school’s alumni association in Toronto should adopt a community health clinic “back home.” […]
By Heather Aspinall Summer is here and nail salons and spas are buzzing with people anxiously about the business of getting well groomed hands and feet. But along with the process of getting well-groomed or perhaps just a relaxing foot soak or rub, may come infection risks of which consumers need to be aware. In […]
By Stephen Weir The United States administration of President Donald Trump has come under fire for the separation of children from their parents at the Mexican border in the current crackdown on undocumented migrants. As the subject becomes a hot button topic in Canada, a new children’s book is creating interest. It too is about […]
Hazel Smith, business operations leader with Rogers Communications, reminded a group of business women at a ‘”Caribbean power lunch” in Toronto that networking was important for the advancement of their careers. Speaking about her own life experiences, Smith said she understood the importance of developing relationships and ” digging deep to discover your strengths and […]
Dear Editor, As a long-time MPP, and a concerned Ontarian, I think it’s important to let Ontarians know that Doug Ford’s anti-environment crusade will put Ontario’s air, water and land at risk – and cost people and the province billions. Ontario families deserve clean lakes, and healthy smog-free air. They deserve a plan to leave […]
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The Caribbean Community (Caricom) and the Government of Cuba have both pledged to continue to strengthen relations in matters related to trade and the arts. This was the outcome of talks between Caricom’s assistant secretary general, human and social development, Dr Douglas Slater, and Cuba’s Vice-Minister Rogelio Sierra Diaz, when they met […]