Relief benefit concert raised over $2.3M for Jamaica By Neil Armstrong On a wintry night in Toronto, there was a lot of warmth, love, and optimism at the “Harmonies of Hope” Hurricane Melissa relief benefit concert inside the Lyric Theatre of Meridian Arts Centre on December 10. Masters of Ceremonies Michael Anthony Cuffe, Kardinal Offishall, […]
By Stephen Weir Finally, long-overdue public accolades for Caribbean-Canadian playwright Rhoma Spencer have come home to roost. Last week, the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival honoured the Trinidad-born playwright, actress, singer, funny local master of ceremonies, social-media voice, and chef. Spencer’s play, Danse Macabre, was announced as the winner of the 2026 New Play Contest on December […]
Consulate leads community toy drive for Grenada By Lincoln DePradine It was a Christmas gathering that brought together children, accompanied by parents and grandparents. However, the kids were not at the November 29 consulate general of Grenada event on Eglinton Avenue East to receive presents, as is customary with Christmas gatherings for children. They were […]
‘For the Culture with Amanda Parris’ returns to CBC for a second season By Neil Armstrong Season two of “For the Culture with Amanda Parris’’ on CBC Gem started streaming last Friday, and lovers of documentaries that probe issues with insightful questions in creative ways will be in for a treat. Parris, a Toronto-based playwright, producer […]
‘Harmonies of Hope’ benefit concert to help Jamaica By Neil Armstrong The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has galvanized many Jamaicans, organizations, agencies, and friends of Jamaica to coordinate events to help thousands living in the aftermath. In Toronto, the Jamaica Tourist Board will hold a special benefit concert on December 10 in support of […]
‘Light Rail’ returns to life A beloved piece of Scarborough history has found a new home and a new purpose. Dolf DeJong, CEO of the Toronto Zoo, last week unveiled a restored SRT rapid-transit car, now permanently installed on the grounds of the zoo,as a nostalgic nod to the community’s past and as a gathering […]
Leaders talk tariffs, transit and Scarborough’s future By Anthony Joseph The Toronto Zoo was the unlikely backdrop for a sweeping political discussion on Friday last as two Ontario MPPs and three Toronto city councillors gathered with community leaders to talk tariffs, economic pressures, policing, and the fast-approaching 2026 municipal election. What began as a conversation […]
Tech Pioneer Warren Salmon Earns TMU Distinction By Neil Armstrong Warren G. Salmon, the founder and CEO of Black Board International and First Fridays, was among seven outstanding graduates celebrated by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) “whose work is changing industries and communities across Canada and beyond.” The honourees were recognized at a recent special 2025 […]
The spirit of national pride and Caribbean unity filled the Toronto Grand Convention Centre on November 8th last as nationals and friends of Antigua and Barbuda gathered to celebrate the country’s 44th Independence Gala. The event, hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Association of Toronto (ABAT) under the leadership of Chair Selma Alincy, was a […]
Study shows deep divides in Black employment A new federal analysis paints a detailed picture of Canada’s Black labour force, revealing persistent gaps in employment and income despite decades of participation and contribution across the economy. The findings, drawn from the 2021 Census of Population and Labour Force Survey data, show that systemic inequalities continue […]
