U of T’s new health hub opens in Scarborough campus A major expansion of health-care education is coming to Scarborough this fall as the University of Toronto prepares to open its new Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH). Housed in the five-storey Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex at 840 Military Trail, […]
Scarborough Festival Founder Receives Canada Strong Medal By Stephen Weir Scarborough community leader Steven McKinnon is being recognized for years of service to one of Canada’s most diverse communities. McKinnon has been named a Recipient-Designate of the Canada Strong Medal, an honour that recognizes Canadians whose leadership and commitment have helped strengthen communities and contribute […]
By Anthony Joseph The Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough celebrated 70 years of service to the community during its Annual General Meeting, an evening that reflected on decades of impact while looking ahead to a new chapter in the organization’s history. Held at the club’s Orchard Park location, the gathering brought together staff, […]
Black Canadians should not be treated as homogeneous group By Charles Agard For decades, discussions about race and public policy in Canada have often grouped all Black people into a single category: “Black Canadians.” While this classification has been useful for documenting racial inequalities and advocating for anti-racism initiatives, a growing body of research argues […]
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 […]
