Dwayne Morgan has plans for the upcoming FIFA World Cup By Neil Armstrong In the summer when Toronto co-hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026, there will also be an accompanying FIFA Fan Festival held at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway. “Experience live broadcasts of matches on large screens, music, art, food and […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Together, these four powerful books celebrate Black identity, creativity, and resilience across generations, genres, and geographies. From the joy and self-discovery of Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival to the revolutionary legacy of Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti, to speculative visions of Black futures in Canada, and to the untold history of Caribbean soldiers […]
Community honours torchbearers at MLK Connexus By Kojo Community spirit, reflection, and celebration filled the Canadian Event Centre in Whitby as a full house gathered for the MLK Connexus Dreamers to Torchbearers awards ceremony. The annual event brought together leaders, families, youth, and elders to honour individuals whose lives and work reflect the enduring legacy […]
What our community can build with Caribbean Camera in 2026 By Anthony Joseph As we step into 2026, it is worth pausing to reflect on what Caribbean Camera has represented to the Caribbean and Black communities in Toronto and across Canada for more than three decades, and, just as importantly, what it can become with […]
The Durham Region Police Service, in partnership with Black community leaders, will host a public Forum on Anti-Black Hate on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to confront racism, strengthen accountability, and promote community safety across Durham Region. The forum will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Ajax Public […]
The National Film Board of Canada has begun the new year with a significant change in its senior leadership, appointing Magalie Boutin as Director of Communications and Public Affairs effective January 1. The move places a longtime NFB executive with extensive experience in cultural communications at the centre of the organization’s public-facing strategy. Boutin takes […]
By Stephen Weir With winter firmly gripping Toronto, the promise of summer is calling from Exhibition Place, where the Toronto International Boat Show is once again reminding visitors that warmer days are not as far away as they seem. Now in its 68th year, the show is running daily at the Better Living Building and […]
Struggles of Vincy woman in obtaining PR in Canada By Sukhram Ramkissoon In this week’s article, I discuss an application made by Doris (not her real name) on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Doris is a citizen of St. Vincent and the Grenadines who arrived in Canada in 2011. After arriving, she filed a claim for […]
Community leader Lisa Rutty has formally announced her candidacy for re-election to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, pledging to continue advancing advocacy, engagement, and practical support for Jamaicans living abroad, with a strong focus on Canada’s growing diaspora. The GJDC, which succeeded the former Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board, was created to deepen diaspora participation worldwide […]
For decades, red wine has enjoyed a reputation as the healthier choice at the dinner table, often praised as a heart friendly indulgence compared with white wine or other alcoholic drinks. That belief, once supported by selective scientific findings, is now facing scrutiny as medical evidence evolves. Health experts say the idea that red wine […]
