Mento Music Revealed as Resistance Communication At a gathering dedicated to the legacy of Marcus Garvey in Limón, Costa Rica, Jamaican folk traditions were placed under a cultural and historical spotlight, with music used as both performance and archival memory. The Tallawah Mento Band drew strong attention for a presentation that explored how mento and […]
Hundreds Join Scarborough Walk with Excellence By Stephen Weir For Scarborough students graduating from Grade 12, the next step in their educational journey begins next week when, once again, the Walk with Excellence takes place on the morning of May 20. The Scarborough Walk with Excellence is an inspiring annual Grade 12 education event that […]
Malvern Onyx Lions Back Caribbean Student Scholarships By Lincoln DePradine An additional number of students of Caribbean ancestry pursuing post-secondary studies will benefit from assistance from the Council of Caribbean Associations–Canada (CCAC). Last year, CCAC introduced the Ingrid Veronica King Bursary to its students’ aid program. King, in 2009, joined CCAC as a representative of […]
Caribbean Comedy Night Wins Over Crowd By Rodney Carmichael Many years ago, I lost my taste for stand-up comedy, so my enthusiasm wasn’t especially high going in. Still, I answered the call to attend the Nyam Comedy Fundraiser for Rhoma Spencer’s Fringe play, Danse Macabre, on March 14 in Scarborough. The brainchild of Spencer, Nyam […]
An international voice for leadership and youth empowerment will take centre stage in Toronto this month as Dr. Siyabukela Mandela headlines a major fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough. “An Afternoon with Dr. Siyabukela Mandela” is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the […]
Toronto expands youth justice satellite court centres New youth justice services were set to expand across Toronto as federal and provincial governments announced plans to open five satellite locations aimed at reducing repeat offences and strengthening community safety. The centres were designed to improve access to justice for Black and racialized young people and their […]
Vendors, families celebrate at Merry Malvern Holiday Market By Lincoln DePradine Malvern Town Centre, normally busy on a weekend, generated an even higher level of activity last Saturday with the hosting of “Merry Malvern Holiday Market & Toy Drive’’. It was the latest edition of the event, which began three years ago, and involved a […]
Pan lovers in for a night of steelpan magic Pan enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend as the Canadian Federation of Steelpan joins forces with the Antigua and Barbuda community to present A Night with Khan Cordice, a celebration of one of the Caribbean’s most gifted musical minds. The event takes place Friday, […]
In a striking demonstration of community spirit and collaboration, a new playground is taking shape in Scarborough’s East end. On September 27, a coalition of local organizations, volunteers, and national partners will transform a patch of land at 62 Orchard Park Drive into a safe and welcoming play space for area children and families. The […]
Celebrated author, educator, and motivational speaker Karl Subban, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Impact Awards, taking place this fall in Toronto. Known as “Canada’s #1 Hockey Dad,” Subban has spent more than three decades inspiring others through his roles as teacher, principal, coach, and parent. A retired school principal and certified Maxwell […]
