Spielberg’s Thoughtful Alien Disclosure Thriller By Janet Grant Steven Spielberg returns to familiar sci-fi territory in Disclosure Day, but this isn’t about spectacle for its own sake. It’s a tense, idea-driven thriller that poses a simple yet terrifying question: what if the biggest secret in human history finally comes out and no one is ready […]
From Instagram Scroll to Healing Through Music By Twylan Best Toronto has a way of introducing you to experiences you never knew existed. In a city as diverse as ours, there is always a cultural festival, performance, or community gathering happening somewhere. Some are well known. Others quietly thrive within communities, waiting to be discovered. […]
Club Carib keeps Caribbean culture alive By Anthony Joseph As Oshawa prepares for another Fiesta Week celebration, one of the city’s longest-serving cultural organizations is once again preparing to welcome thousands of visitors eager to experience Caribbean food, music and traditions. For more than five decades, Club Carib of Oshawa has been a cornerstone of […]
Community Mourns Little Jamaica Business Trailblazer By Neil Armstrong Monica Lewis, the trailblazing entrepreneur of the longstanding Monica’s Beauty Salon and Cosmetic Supplies in Little Jamaica, demanded respect and honoured respect; you had to respect her. That’s how her son, Junior Lewis, is remembering his late mother who passed away in her sleep on May […]
Highlights prostate cancer disparities among Black men By Kojo Community leaders and health advocates are coming together to raise awareness about prostate cancer among Black and racialized men through the upcoming “Walk the Path” fundraiser organized by The Walnut Foundation. The June 6, 2026, walkathon will support the Foundation’s work in prostate cancer awareness, screening, […]
Dudley Laws Honoured Through Scholarships and Community Awards Jill Andrew, former Ontario MPP, put it simply at last Sunday’s Dudley Laws Scholarship Bursary event at the Jamaican Canadian Association Centre: “I am here because it’s my way of sharing a few words to remind us of our greatness and our collective goal towards Black liberation, […]
Black and Caribbean Stories Shine in New Canadian Releases By Yolanda T. Marshall Discover a powerful collection of new books that explore identity, belonging, creativity, and friendship through diverse and compelling voices. From the intimate and thought-provoking journeys in Black Boys to the heartfelt exploration of home and heritage in When We Go Home, these […]
Caribbean Comedy King Returns To Toronto Stage By Anthony Joseph Toronto audiences will once again be treated to the unmistakable humour of Oliver Samuels, as the beloved Jamaican entertainer returns with a brand-new stage production for Mother’s Day weekend. Widely regarded across the Caribbean diaspora as the “King of Comedy,” Samuels is marking a major […]
Toronto youth team heads to global robotics championship in Texas Toronto’s Umoja Robotics team is celebrating a major breakthrough after being crowned Ontario Provincial Champions 2026, earning a place among the province’s top youth robotics programs and securing qualification for the upcoming FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. The victory came at a high-stakes […]
Hip Hop Pioneer Saukrates Finally Wins Juno Canadian hip hop artist Saukrates (Karl Amani Wailoo) has long been recognized as one of the most influential figures in the country’s rap scene, even before receiving his first Juno Award. His recent win for Rap Single of the Year alongside TOBi and Jully Black marks a significant […]
