Antiguan Youth Cooks Up International Victory Twelve-year-old Gigar Campbell has brought pride to Antigua and Barbuda after capturing the top prize in the Grace Junior Chef Challenge, held during the Island Eats Toronto Food and Travel Festival at Mel Lastman Square. Representing Antigua and Barbuda with the support of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s […]
Jully Black brings soul to Canada Day By Twylan Best The City of Markham hosted its Canada Day Celebrations at Downtown Markham in Markham Centre, bringing together residents and visitors for an evening of fireworks, live DJs, family-friendly activities, food vendors, and performances. Featured artist Alyssa Reid entertained the crowd, while Canada’s R&B Queen, Jully […]
West Indies ended a lengthy wait for a Test series triumph by securing a drawn second Test against Sri Lanka at North Sound, a result that sealed their first series victory in 11 attempts. The stalemate also marked the first drawn Test of 2026 and gave the Caribbean side their first home Test series success […]
Raptors Immortalize Kyle Lowry With Jersey Retirement One of Toronto’s most favourite players in Toronto Raptors history is coming home. Six-time NBA All-Star Kyle Lowry announced he will officially retire as a member of the Raptors, capping a remarkable 20-year NBA career that transformed both the franchise and basketball in Canada. The organization also confirmed […]
Calypso Tent offers a space for community By Aishwarya Marbeer Energetic performances, good vibes, audience members singing along, and laughter filled the room as The Calypso Tent is back for another carnival season. Organized by the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA), the annual event is more than about performing and the competition, it’s a […]
World Cup discipline offers lessons for life As the world’s best footballers battle pressure, fatigue and the weight of national expectations at the FIFA World Cup, Kevin Guest, Chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences, believes their journey offers a powerful lesson that extends well beyond the stadium. Guest says the determination displayed by elite […]
Helping Hands Jamaica’s 28th building project Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation has launched its 28th school construction project in Jamaica, returning to Fyffes Pen Infant and Primary School in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, to rebuild the institution after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. The week long volunteer initiative runs from July […]
Compassion capped: refugees face new health barriers Canada has long prided itself on being a refuge for people fleeing war, persecution, torture, and violence. Yet recent federal changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) risk undermining that humanitarian commitment by placing new barriers between refugees and the health care they desperately need. The federal […]
Has FIFA Changed the Beautiful Game Forever? By Anthony Joseph The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come close to the end. For one unforgettable month, billions of people were united by football. Canada, the United States and Mexico welcomed the world, stadiums overflowed with passion, and new heroes emerged while established stars added another chapter […]
Canada’s leading celebration of women’s leadership will mark a major milestone this September as the Women Empowerment Awards celebrates its fifth anniversary with a gala at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The annual event is expected to attract entrepreneurs, executives, philanthropists, community leaders, media personalities and emerging leaders from across the country. The awards have […]
