Black Creek Community Health Centre (BCCHC) celebrated a significant moment in its history on September 11, bringing together community members, staff, partners, Board members, family and friends to honour the retirement of longtime leader Cheryl Prescod and welcome incoming Executive Director Corey Bernard. Prescod retires after 27 years of leadership and service at Black Creek, […]
Candidate for Scarborough–Rouge Park Ward 25 Shawn Allen is calling for greater transparency in Toronto’s capital spending following reports that approximately $500,000 was allocated for a Scarborough dog park. Allen said the expenditure raises questions about how municipal projects are costed and whether residents are receiving adequate value for their property tax dollars. “Every dollar […]
For more than five decades, Philip Akin has built a career around challenging Canadian theatre to make more room for Black voices. Now, the veteran actor and director is embracing an unusually provocative description of that work: radicalizing the next generation of Black artists. In the interview, Akin discusses his directing philosophy, his belief that […]
Marjorie Michel arrived in federal politics as a first time MP, but the Liberal’s rapid rise to Canada’s health ministry was preceded by decades of work behind the scenes in government, diplomacy and political organization. Elected in Papineau in 2025 to succeed former prime minister Justin Trudeau, Michel was appointed Health Minister by Prime Minister […]
Onslaught: when the experiment escapes, survival becomes personal By Janet Grant Something is refreshing about a movie that does not spend too much time apologizing for what it is. Onslaught, directed by Adam Wingard, is a loud, violent, and unapologetically pulpy action-horror film that throws an Army sniper, genetically engineered super soldiers, and a protective […]
Art Museum showcases ‘Carnival Blues’ By Neil Armstrong Photos by Nila Gupta As the busy carnival weekend approaches, enthusiasts will be able to participate in “Carnival Blues,” a celebratory cycle of programming over two days to mark the conclusion of the exhibition “Land. Sea. Sugar. Salt.: Terrestrial and Aquatic Contemplations of the Caribbean,” at Art […]
By Neil Armstrong An organization committed to advocating for vulnerable and marginalized individuals and communities will host a town hall meeting focused on changes to Canada’s Bail and Sentencing Reform Act and informing people of their rights. ResQ Youth International, which believes that “knowing your rights is the first step toward protecting them,” is inviting […]
Runner: a fast, fun action ride By Janet Grant Runner is a fast action movie that knows its audience: a dangerous mission, a countdown clock, gunfire, car chases, and two unlikely partners forced to work together. Directed by Scott Waugh, the 97-minute action-comedy stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson as a mismatched pair racing across […]
A family doctor offers more than treatment For people balancing work, family responsibilities and the demands of settling into a new community, visiting a doctor or nurse practitioner can easily become something reserved for emergencies. Health professionals, however, say primary care should be part of regular health maintenance, not simply a response to illness. A […]
Barbados took over the Canadian National Exhibition Bandstand to close out the summer, and for several glorious hours, Toronto got a taste of what happens when some of the island’s finest entertainers are put on one stage before thousands of people who know their music. Six Barbadian performers delivered across the board. Soca Queen Alison […]
