Black Judge Added Following Representation Concerns The federal government has appointed retired Nova Scotia judge Corrine Sparks to its Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, responding to criticism that the newly established body lacked Black representation when its initial membership was announced. Canadian Heritage confirmed Sparks’ appointment on Friday, saying she will help guide […]
Healthy Aging Starts with Brain Health Awareness Maintaining social connections, staying physically active and addressing dementia without fear were among the central messages shared at a brain health forum for Black seniors in Hamilton. Hosted by the Afro Canadian Caribbean Association, the event brought together researchers, health professionals and community members to discuss ways of […]
By Lincoln DePradine For 10 of the last 13 years of the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN), Rosemarie Powell has been the organization’s executive director. At the organization’s annual general meeting on Tuesday, board chair Gary Pera and other TCBN members paid tribute to Powell for her decade of service. “We appreciate everything that she […]
Why Diversity in Opera Still Falls Short By Charles Agard For more than a century, opera has celebrated extraordinary voices, yet one question continues to challenge the classical music world: Why are there still so few Black opera singers on the world’s biggest stages? Experts say the issue is not a shortage of talent but […]
Jaylon Craig Charity Organization fundraises to help youth By Neil Armstrong Sonia Craig admits that her son, Jaylon Craig, 17, did not like being the centre of attention, but his drowning in the Chippewa River in 2021 has galvanized his community of Niagara Falls to put him in the spotlight by remembering his kindness and […]
By Neil Armstrong A new leadership team is now at the helm of the UWI Alumni Toronto Chapter led by Christopher Lee, an alumnus of The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, who is of Jamaican and Trinidadian heritage. He assumed the position in late 2025 with the support of outgoing president Ferdinand Fortune, […]
Retired Executive Runs for Ajax Council By Lincoln DePradine Malcolm Barrington, after having a successful career in fields such housing, telecommunications and finance, retired to spend more time with his family. Although describing himself as “happily’’ retired and “not looking for a job’’, Barrington is coming out of retirement to serve residents of the Town […]
Dive into themes like love By Yolanda T. Marshall The following books dive into themes like love, loss, family, identity, and resilience, all told through powerful and emotional stories. Whether you pick up Farah Heron’s heartfelt young adult romance, Nkiru Okoh’s moving literary fiction, or Bunmi Oyinsan’s sweeping international narratives, each book promises a unique […]
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 […]
