It is with deep sadness that the family of Neil Ramsingh announces his passing on October 17, 2025, at Brantford General Hospital in Ontario, Canada. Neil was born on September 28, 1957, in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago, and grew up in California, Trinidad and Tobago. Neil immigrated to Canada in 1988, where he continued to […]
United Achievers’ Club donates to William Osler Health System Foundation By Neil Armstrong The United Achievers’ Club (UAC)of Brampton recently donated $1300 raised at its annual fundraiser, Celebrity Chef – Men Who Cook, to the William Osler Health System Foundation (WOHSF), a partner of the event. The cheque was presented to Irfan Siddiqui, Senior Specialist, […]
Brampton Blitz crowned Super60 champions in Vancouver By Ravendra Madholall Guyana-born fast-bowler Dillon Heyliger grabbed four wickets for nine runs to help Brampton Blitz beat Montreal Royal Tigers in the final of the inaugural Canada Super60 on Monday in Vancouver. The right-arm bowler Heyliger, who also represented Canada at the highest level, sent down his […]
Medical condition prompts Brampton youth to complete novel By Neil Armstrong Naomi McDonald, 16, a resident of Brampton, Ontario, has written a new novel, Midnight Warriors: The Last Breath, which was released in July and will be launched at Knowledge Bookstore in her hometown this Thanksgiving weekend. Giving thanks is something she knows much about […]
The Peel Police Services Board has endorsed Peel Regional Police’s latest Use of Force report, adopting a series of new measures aimed at reducing long-standing racial disparities and strengthening community safety through cross-sector collaboration. The 2024 report reveals that 28 per cent of Use of Force incidents involved Black individuals—a drop from 34 per cent […]
ACCA celebrates five years of building opportunity in construction By Kojo The Afro-Caribbean Contractors Association (ACCA) marked its fifth anniversary this month with its annual mixer, celebrating progress while reaffirming its mission to create equity, training, and opportunity in Canada’s construction industry. Founded in 2020 amid racist incidents on Toronto construction sites and the global […]
Ontario invests $16.5 million to support Black youth Funding to expand skills training, mentorship, and career pathways across the province The Ontario government has announced a $16.5 million investment in the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP), strengthening over 65 community-led programs designed to empower Black youth and young professionals. The funding, announced by Minister of […]
Friends of Fortis Run/Walk to support student welfare in Jamaica The annual Friends of Fortis Fundraising 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, August 17, at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, bringing together community members, alumni, and supporters to raise funds for student welfare initiatives. Organized in collaboration with Dance Immersion, United Achievers, Women of PACE, […]
Brampton tackles racism with community consultation effort By Lincoln DePradine The City of Brampton is drafting what it describes as an “anti-Black Racism five-year action plan’’. As part of the drafting process, the city through its Black Empowerment Unit (BEU), has begun consultations with Brampton residents. It launched its “Black Community Voice Consultation’’ on Tuesday […]
GTA vibrates with Caribbean and African summer festivals By Neil Armstrong With the annual three-day Afrofest, the Junior King and Queen Showcase, and Junior Carnival Parade now finished, the Greater Toronto Area will vibrate with more Toronto Caribbean Carnival events and other summer festivals. At least one festival that was popular on Caribana long weekend […]
