New report amplifies voices of 100 mothers and calls for partnership between communities, police and government. By Kojo Ramadan iftar in Toronto became a platform for civic reflection and reform last week, as Midaynta Community Services marked what organizers described as 60 years of Black History Month in Canada while launching new community-based research on […]
By Janet Grant It’s disappointing when a once-flawless series returns for a second season and loses its spark. Unfortunately, that’s the case with Paradise. After a gripping and tightly woven first chapter, the sophomore outing feels surprisingly uneven, especially given creator Dan Fogelman’s track record with character-focused storytelling in This Is Us. Season Two picks […]
JCA Brunch Celebrates Resilience and Renewal The spirit of resilience and shared purpose was unmistakable as community leaders, elected officials, and members of the Jamaican diaspora gathered for a special Black History Month Boonoonoonoos Brunch hosted by the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA). The event celebrated culture, service, and leadership with keynote speaker Angella Bennett offering […]
Grenada’s 52nd Independence Gala lit up Toronto on February 14 with a sold-out celebration that blended national pride with the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Dressed in elegant attire accented by red, gold and green, and touches of Valentine’s red, Grenadians and friends of the Spice Isle gathered to honour 52 years of independence while celebrating […]
By Lincoln DePradine The late Jamaican-Canadian Bromley Lloyd Armstrong was an iconic figure in the labour and human rights fields in Canada. As one group, the Labour Community Services and the Equity Committee of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council, seeks to maintain his legacy, it sets a high bar for individuals who would […]
Leslie Newton Forbes, a respected educator, community advocate, and dedicated contributor to Toronto’s Caribbean cultural life, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was 89. Born on November 7, 1936, in San Fernando, Trinidad, Forbes spent his formative years in the southern city, where his lifelong commitment to education and service first took root. After […]
Royal Canadian Mint Honours Black History Coin As February’s focus on Black history unfolds across Canada, a new collector coin is entering circulation with a design rooted far beyond the country’s borders. The Royal Canadian Mint has released its 2026 $20 Fine Silver Coin commemorating Black History through Adinkra symbols, drawing on the visual language […]
Mentorship to empower Black youth As communities mark Black History Month by celebrating resilience and achievement, the YMCA of Greater Toronto is investing in the future through a mentorship initiative designed to guide Black youth toward academic success and meaningful careers. Speaking with Garth Neilson, a senior general manager at the YMCA, it becomes clear […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenada MP Andy Williams, two years ago, accompanied the country’s Prime Minister to Toronto, where PM Dickon Mitchell delivered an independence anniversary keynote address imploring nationals against putting “factional interests over national interests’’, saying “Grenada belongs to all of us’’. It will be Williams’s opportunity to deliver this year’s featured address as […]
Bill C-9 calls for stronger hate crime laws As Parliament debates Bill C-9, the federal government’s proposed Combatting Hate Act, Black community leaders are urging Canadians to look closely at what the legislation includes, and, just as importantly, what it leaves out. In a formal submission to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of […]
