A lively, colourful celebration of Indian Arrival Day By Twylan Best On Saturday, May 23, the Vedic Cultural Centre in Markham was transformed into a bustling hub of memory and celebration as it hosted the Caribbean Indian Heritage Event. Marking 188 years of Indian presence in the Caribbean, the afternoon was a powerful testament to […]
Kolin Alexander appointed York Region superintendent By Kojo Kolin Alexander has been promoted to the rank of Superintendent with York Regional Police, becoming the highest-ranking Black officer in the force, a milestone widely celebrated by the community he has served for more than two decades. “I’ve received a lot of love, support, and well wishes […]
MACCA celebrates 38 years supporting Black youth achievement By Kojo The Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) will host its 38th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala on Friday, November 8, at the Angus Glen Golf Club (10080 Kennedy Road, Markham). The long-running event continues its proud tradition of recognizing academic excellence and community leadership among students […]
Shenseea, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, and Ravi B, headline explosive SoS Festival Four fetes, three days, and one unforgettable Carnival weekend at Markham Fairgrounds Toronto’s Carnival weekend just got even hotter. The Summer of Soca (SOS) Festival returns to the Markham Fairgrounds from August 1–3, 2025, expanding into its most dynamic edition yet, four massive […]
Memorial Service for otolaryngologist Dr. Frederick ‘Buddy’ McIntosh By Neil Armstrong A memorial visitation and memorial service will be held on May 17, 10:30am to 11:15am and 11:30am respectively, for Dr. Frederick Edward Aldrick "Buddy" McIntosh — an ear, nose and throat specialist and an alumnus of Kingston College — at Glendale Funeral Home in […]
‘South Asian Heritage Month’ honours Indo-Caribbean legacy By Anthony Joseph In a stirring and deeply personal celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, members of the Indo-Caribbean community gathered at the Vedic Cultural Centre, which shares space with the Arya Samaj Markham Temple, to honour the legacy of more than one million Indians taken by the […]
Joe Thomas is a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, particularly within the Black community. As the founder of Black Vegans of Toronto, he has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Joe is also an author, farmer, and plant-based nutritionist at Atiba Farm in Mono, Ontario, where he grows […]
The Federation of Asian Canadians Toronto (FACT) on November 7 at the 2024 Autumn Economic and Trade Summit held at Xinflix Media in Markham to announce its upcoming business initiatives, including the launch of the Asian Business and Trade Expo set for Spring 2025. The event gathered prominent figures from the Asian and Caribbean communities, […]
By Indira Tarachandra In 1971 Dianna Singh arrived in Canada from Guyana with her husband and the couple’s baby daughter. Three years later, estranged from her husband, Dianna went missing and her slain body was found on August 25, 1974. For half a century this case has remained cold. Dianna’s daughter was only four years […]
In a world where rising inflation threatens to dig deeper into our pockets, there’s one event that promises to rescue us from the financial squeeze. Lisa Cosmetics, a name synonymous with quality cosmetics and fragrances, is back with its biannual blowout sale. This year, they’ve outdone themselves by hosting the largest warehouse sale for cosmetics […]
