By Stephen Weir The Toronto Revellers, led by NBA star Jamaal Magloire, are dressed, hyped, and officially on the court warming up for the 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival. This past weekend, the Mas Camp held their highly anticipated band launch and are promising a high-energy lead-up to the Grand Parade on August 2nd. “Our launch […]
Comedian Kenny Robinson celebrates a milestone in entertainment By Neil Armstrong A documentary, “People of Comedy,” celebrating 30 years of Kenny Robinson’s “The Nubian Show” recently premiered on CRAVE TV and he is thrilled by it and quite honoured. “A lot of people don’t get to hear their Celebration of Life so in a way […]
By Richard McLarty The aroma of freshly baked buns and warm spices fills the air at Allan’s Pastry Shop in Scarborough at 3447 Kennedy Rd, where generations of Caribbean Canadians have come to find a taste of home. As Easter approaches, the shop is bustling with customers picking up their favourite seasonal treats—especially the iconic […]
By Lincoln DePradine Liberal Party MP Greg Fergus, who served as Speaker of the House of Commons until the recent dissolution of parliament, is predicting that several Black candidates would win their ridings in Canada’s April 28 general election. In the September 2021 federal election, won by the Justin Trudeau-led Liberal Party with 160 […]
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 […]
Black youth embraces trapping tradition in Northern Saskatchewan For 16-year-old Mary Roberts, the cold winters of northern Saskatchewan are more than just a climate to endure — they’re a source of strength, clarity, and cultural connection. Raised in Nipawin since infancy, Mary has found both purpose and passion in the northern forest through the traditional […]
First Fridays event gives entrepreneurs a chance to get funded Toronto’s entrepreneurial community will take centre stage on Friday, May 2nd, during a special edition of the First Fridays business networking event. “Get Your Big Idea Funded,” will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Real Jerk, located at College Street, with a live Zoom stream beginning at 8 […]
By Neil Armstrong To celebrate a milestone, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) held a cocktail reception to mark its 70th anniversary at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, a state-of-the-art venue on Toronto’s waterfront. The event brought together Jamaican Canadian leaders, community stalwarts, key stakeholders in travel and hospitality, media personnel, and well-wishers. It featured […]
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 […]
April releases to warm you up By Yolanda T. Marshall Get ready for April’s exciting new releases! These talented Canadian writers are brandishing their powerful pens, and you won’t want to miss their books! Ready, Set, Mango! Written by Tamla T. Young and illustrated by Raz Latif. “Two competitive cousins are in for a surprise […]
