Lillie Johnson lauded as a dedicated public health advocate at Order of Canada investiture

Lillie Johnson lauded as a dedicated public health advocate at Order of Canada investiture

By Neil Armstrong Centenarian Lillie Johnson — who founded the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario and will celebrate her 102nd birthday on March 16 — has been lauded for her advocacy for sickle cell disease in Ontario. At a special ceremony held at Extendicare Rouge Valley, the long-term care residence where she lives in Scarborough, […]

Carnival and cricket on Blue Jays’ home plate in May and July

Carnival and cricket on Blue Jays’ home plate in May and July

By Stephen Weir Attention carnival revellers who are also baseball enthusiasts, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to bring a pair of Caribbean special events to Rogers Centre with their much-anticipated 2024 Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival night at the baseball stadium. This marks the third consecutive year for the Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival, scheduled for […]

Saint Lucian’s Prime Minister will be in Toronto to attend 45th Independence Gala

Saint Lucian’s Prime Minister will be in Toronto to attend 45th Independence Gala

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is set to join the Saint Lucian community in Toronto for a grand celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), under the auspices of The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, is hosting a Gala to mark this momentous occasion. The 45th […]

Windsor celebrates the launch of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy’s autobiography

Windsor celebrates the launch of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy’s autobiography

Last week, the University of Windsor, in collaboration with Toronto poet George Elliott Clarke, played host to a notable book launch and signing event for “Black Activist, Black Scientist, Black Icon: The Autobiography of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy.” The just-published work delves into the life of one of Canada’s most influential figures in science, civil […]

Canadian teen sprinter unfazed by set back, has high hopes for Olympics

Canadian teen sprinter unfazed by set back, has high hopes for Olympics

Canadian sprinter Christopher Morales Williams’ recent success at the NCAA Southeastern Conference indoor championships has sparked both celebration and controversy. The 19-year-old athlete from Vaughan, Ontario, broke the world indoor record in the men’s 400 meters with a staggering time of 44.49 seconds. However, his achievement was marred by technicalities surrounding the starting blocks, rendering […]

New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

By Lincoln DePradine A pharmacare deal reached between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), offering new coverage for contraception and diabetes treatment and also dental-care plan, will be particularly impactful on racialized communities such as African-Canadians and Indigenous peoples, Toronto MP Gary Anandasangaree has said. “It’s going […]

Canada fail to qualify at IMC Over-40s World Cup in Cape Town

Canada fail to qualify at IMC Over-40s World Cup in Cape Town

By Ravendra Madholall in South Africa Canada’s promising start in the inaugural Over-40s World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, where they won their opening games, has unfortunately not culminated in a qualification. Despite their initial success, Canada’s journey came to an end after suffering a defeat against England on Sunday. Finishing at number 5 […]

Scarborough MPPs celebrate Black History Month with inspiring event

Scarborough MPPs celebrate Black History Month with inspiring event

On a crisp winter afternoon, community members gathered at the Malvern Community Centre to celebrate Black History Month with an event organized by local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). The event, which featured speeches from MPPs Raymond Cho, Vijay Thanigasalam, David Smith, and Aris Babikian, highlighted the theme of “Black Excellence, a Heritage to Celebrate […]

‘The biggest danger of having high blood pressure is not getting it checked out’ – Dr Hubert Wong

‘The biggest danger of having high blood pressure is not getting it checked out’ – Dr Hubert Wong

By Lincoln DePradine High blood pressure (HBP), while “very dangerous’’, is treatable and requires changes in lifestyle and diet, according to Toronto doctor Hubert Wong, “For whatever reason, high blood pressure disproportionately affects the Black community. So, it is important to be aware that this can affect you,’’ Dr Wong told participants at a health […]

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