By Lincoln DePradine Every year, at the Labour Day parade in Toronto, there’s at least one issue that predominates among the many concerns of workers and their trade union representatives. At the 154th annual parade in 2025, central issues were Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government using the Canada Labour Code to end strikes; and U.S. President […]
Curacao blends Dutch heritage with Caribbean island charm Curacao offers travellers an unusual Caribbean experience, where Dutch heritage meets island traditions, historic streets give way to secluded beaches, and the waters surrounding the island reveal a rich underwater landscape. At the centre of the experience is Willemstad, the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
Strong support for new Black health hub in Peel By Neil Armstrong Members of the African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) communities in Peel Region turned out in droves for the grand opening of the new location of the Black Health and Social Services (BHSS) Hub in Brampton, Ontario. Located at 19 Rutherford Road South in […]
The Skin of Color Society (SOCS) is working to change the way dermatology understands, researches and treats patients with darker skin. Founded in 2004 by dermatologist Dr. Susan C. Taylor, the international professional organization promotes skin-of-color dermatology through research, education, mentorship and advocacy, with a stated goal of achieving health equity and excellence in patient […]
Jamaican diaspora students invited home for Birthright Programme Four university students from the Jamaican diaspora will get the chance to spend six weeks in Jamaica in 2027 as participants in the GraceKennedy Birthright Programme, an initiative designed to combine professional development with a deeper understanding of the island’s heritage. GraceKennedy is seeking second and third […]
Guyana has accepted its first group of people deported from the United States under a third country arrangement negotiated by the two governments. Six nationals of Cuba and Afghanistan arrived Friday after being screened by Guyanese authorities, according to Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud. He said none had criminal backgrounds and that the individuals were removed […]
Jamaica is taking its reparations campaign directly to King Charles, asking the monarch to seek legal clarification on Britain’s responsibility for slavery and its continuing consequences. Culture Minister Olivia Grange was due to present the petition to Charles on Monday after arriving in London with members of Jamaica’s National Council on Reparations. The petition asks […]
Indo-Caribbean voices challenge Canada’s changing identity narrative What does it mean to be Canadian in a country that looks dramatically different from the Canada celebrated at its centennial? That question was at the centre of the first major conference of Interrogating Canadian Identities, held at York University’s Keele campus. The conference, supported through a Social […]
Caribbean food, music highlight CNE finale By Stephen Weir Hot sauce, jerk chicken, roti, burgers, cotton candy and soca; the CNE is heading into its final days, and for many visitors the biggest attraction isn’t a ride at all. It’s figuring out what to eat next. The Canadian National Exhibition runs until Monday, September 7, and […]
Trinidad and Tobago trade mission builds new bridges with Canada By Anthony Joseph Trinidad and Tobago businesses are looking to deepen their presence in the Canadian market following a Toronto trade and investment mission that brought entrepreneurs, business leaders and government representatives together in a push to create new commercial partnerships between the two countries. […]
