By Kojo Jamaica’s steady rise in international lacrosse will face one of its most important tests yet when the national program arrives in Oshawa next week with its sights set firmly on Los Angeles 2028. The Jamaican men’s and women’s teams will compete at the 2026 Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championships, running September 29 to October […]
Station Gallery has become a showcase for Caribbean creativity and cultural expression through “Beyond The Carnival 7,” an exhibition that explores emancipation, freedom, identity and joy through photography and pictorial art. The exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to look beyond the spectacle traditionally associated with carnival and encounter the stories, emotions and perspectives embedded within […]
Durham School Captures Ontario Cricket Title J.Clarke Richardson Collegiate has secured a landmark achievement in school sports after capturing the 2025 Mayor’s Cup cricket title and earning recognition as Ontario’s top secondary school cricket team. The triumph capped a remarkable season for the varsity squad, which had already established itself as a dominant force by […]
Black Lawyer Assault Sparks Call for Independent Probe The Black Action Defense Committee Inc. (BADC) is demanding an independent investigation following what it describes as a violent assault and arrest of Black criminal defence lawyer Sudine Riley at the Oshawa courthouse on January 23, 2026. The organization says the incident has intensified long-standing concerns about […]
By Anthony Joseph When Prime Minister Mark Carney stepped out of the Oval Office this week, there was no triumphant handshake deal, no surprise announcement about steel, aluminum, or autos. Yet, there was something quietly reassuring about what did happen, a respectful meeting, an open line of dialogue, and a sense that Canada, despite the […]
The Trinidad and Tobago Ex-Army Alumni marked their 5th Annual All-Inclusive Fete on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Club Carib in Oshawa with their signature camouflage theme and a mission to raise funds for retired T&T veterans. In the midst of music, dancing, and community spirit, the group paused to honour a true Caribbean trailblazer, […]
The community will come together for more than just a summer party. On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Ex-Army Alumni hosts its 5th Annual T&T Army All-Inclusive Fete at Club Carib of Oshawa. With its signature camouflage theme, the event is both a celebration and a mission to raise crucial funds […]
Ajax riders outraged over 920 bus cancellation during rush hour By Luann Pilgence Frustration is growing across Ajax and Durham Region after Durham Transit abruptly cancelled Route 920, a critical lifeline for commuters travelling between Oshawa and Scarborough Town Centre. The route, known for its consistently high ridership, offered vital links to Toronto’s subway and […]
By Anthony Joseph Canada’s automotive industry is once again in the crosshairs, not because of economic underperformance, but because of political turbulence south of the border. As Donald Trump returns to power with renewed zeal for protectionism, the auto sector, one of Canada’s most vital economic engines, is facing its most serious threat in decades. […]
Canisia Lubrin wins Carol Shields Prize for Fiction St. Lucia-born author Canisia Lubrin has been awarded the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her bold and lyrical short story collection Code Noir. The win earns Lubrin $150,000 USD (approximately $207,500 CAD), making it the richest international literary prize dedicated to women and non-binary writers […]
