Hope for Jamaica: Concert Unites Canadian Artists for Hurricane ReliefBy Anthony Joseph In the aftermath of the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica has been left reeling. The storm tore through the island with unrelenting force, leaving homes flattened, communities displaced, and livelihoods shattered. Yet, amid the devastation, the indomitable Jamaican spirit remains unbroken, and […]
Toronto will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of Trinidad and Tobago this weekend as the Trinbago Toronto Festival takes over Nathan Phillips Square from September 5 to 7. The free festival is billed as Canada’s largest celebration of Trinidad and Tobago food and culture, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the nation’s […]
Film of Jamaican Canadian choreographer to be featured at Taiwanfest By Neil Armstrong A documentary about celebrated Jamaican-Canadian choreographer and dancer, Peter Chin, will be featured at the upcoming Taiwanfest, an annual cultural festival exploring the connections between Taiwan, Canada, and the world. Organized by Taiwanfest Toronto in partnership with the Harbourfront Centre from August […]
The Crooner stands apart in wit and wisdom By Roger Gibbs Like an unstoppable force, the Crooner (Bill Newman) swept the 2025 Canadian Calypso Monarch competition which was held on Saturday, July 26th, presented by the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA). An enthusiastic audience around 300 made up of dedicated calypso supporters attended the […]
Emancipation Day: Reflecting on slavery’s long shadow in Canada On August 1st, Canada observes Emancipation Day, a date marking the 1834 enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act across the British Empire. While this moment formally ended slavery in Canada, its meaning cannot be confined to a historic milestone. Emancipation Day must be understood not only […]
Several First Nations in Ontario have launched a fast-track legal challenge in Superior Court, arguing that Ontario’s Bill 5 and Canada’s Bill C5 violate Indigenous rights and threaten lands, livelihoods, and the environment. The legislation, known collectively as “the 5s,” is designed to accelerate major infrastructure and resource development projects, including those in the mineral-rich […]
The Caribbean Vibrations Festival brought sunshine and spirit to Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre this past weekend, drawing crowds from across the GTA for what many are calling the season’s standout cultural event. The festival, dubbed “just north of the South,” featured an array of cultural showcases, live performances, and tourism exhibitors. Notable among the displays was […]
By Kojo The heat was on, and not just from the pepper sauce or the temperature but at the Roti Roti Doubles Eating Competition held Sunday, June 22, 2025. The vibrant Etobicoke eatery buzzed with excitement as contestants gathered to take on a mouthwatering challenge: eat as many doubles as possible in seven minutes. Returning […]
‘Muted Melodies’ exhibit honours Black musicians A powerful new exhibition at the Archives of Ontario is shedding long-overdue light on the contributions of Black musicians across Ontario’s musical history. Titled B’LACK THEN: Muted Melodies, the show is curated by the Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) and runs from May 22, 2025, to February 27, 2026. […]
By Malcolm Regis Pierre Poilievre recently reassured Canadians that he would respect the results of the upcoming election—win or lose. That may sound like a basic democratic expectation but the fact that he was even asked the question says a lot about the political atmosphere he has cultivated. It’s a question no serious federal […]
