Blockorama Returns for Pride Toronto Festival By Neil Armstrong As the Pride Toronto Festival Weekend, June 25-28, approaches, several events celebrating African, Black, and Caribbean 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are a part of Pride Toronto’s annual month of programming in June. BQC, curated by Black Queen Collective, takes place on June 27, 8:00-10:00 p.m. featuring artists such […]
Curaçao Earns First Ever World Cup Point Curaçao produced one of the most memorable performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, holding heavily favoured Ecuador to a remarkable 0-0 draw thanks to a historic display by goalkeeper Eloy Room. The tiny Caribbean nation, making its World Cup debut, earned the first point in […]
Toronto event pays tribute to Guyanese seniors By Lincoln DePradine As Guyanese – at home and abroad – continue marking the country’s 60th anniversary of independence, one Toronto group held a special event last Sunday for nationals now living here. The “Elders’ Appreciation Luncheon’’ was to honour “beloved seniors’’ and thank them for their “wisdom, […]
Tarragon Theatre extends acclaimed one-act production by Stephen Weir Mike Payette, the Trinidadian-Canadian artistic director of the Tarragon Theatre, has good news this week. The Caged Bird Sings, a one-act play currently on stage at Tarragon Theatre, has been extended through June 28. Created by Rouvan Silogix, Rafeh Mahmud, and Ahad Lakhani, the contemporary stage […]
No Passport Required: The Caribbean Food Spots You Need To Visit During ByBlacks Restaurant Week By: Chenelle Richards Caribbean food does not need an introduction in this community. It is the smell coming from your grandmother’s kitchen on a Sunday, the plate someone packed for you before a long flight, the taste that makes you […]
NIMBA brings African dance-circus spectacle to North York By Stephen Weir It is circus. It is African-inspired dance. And the best news is that when NIMBA makes its Toronto premiere this Friday, it will not be happening downtown. Instead, this evening of heart-stopping dance, music, and acrobatics will take place at the Lyric Theatre at […]
Carnival Season Begins in Spectacular Style By Twylan Best The countdown to Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2026 officially began on Saturday as thousands gathered in the parking lot outside Scarborough Town Centre for the festival’s annual launch event, transforming the space into a vibrant showcase of Caribbean culture, music, food and community spirit. The launch marked […]
Rhoma Spencer Explores Carnival’s Hidden Roots Toronto’s Caribbean arts community gathered on Saturday, May 30, for the cocktail launch and reception of Danse Macabre, a bold new theatrical production by acclaimed Trinidad-born playwright and performer Rhoma Spencer. Hosted by the Canadian Caribbean Arts Network (CCAN), the evening offered guests an intimate look into a production […]
More Flights and Bigger Bags for Guyana Caribbean Airlines is making travel between Canada and Guyana even easier. Beginning July 1, 2026, the airline will offer daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Guyana, providing more convenient travel options for business and leisure passengers. The airline is also increasing its checked baggage allowance to 60 pounds […]
Ato Seitu remembered through art and culture By Neil Armstrong A group of creatives from Toronto’s Black community will honour the late Jamaican-Canadian artist Ato Seitu at “A Celebration of Life, Art and Legacy: Honouring Ato Seitu” on June 28 at Nia Centre for the Arts. D escribing him as an artist, visionary, educator, and […]
