‘This Walk could save a life — maybe even yours’ By Kojo On June 7, 2025, members of the Greater Toronto Area community will lace up their sneakers and take to the trails for the Walk the Path Walkathon, an annual event organized by The Walnut Foundation (TWF) to raise awareness and funds in the […]
By Kojo One of the most revered voices in Indo-Trinidadian music, Rakesh Yankaran, known to fans as The Raja, will headline the highly anticipated Love & Chutney Bollywood Extravaganza on Saturday, May 31, at Mystic Lounge in Brampton. This celebration of chutney and Bollywood rhythms will also feature an impressive lineup of celebrated performers, including […]
The Walnut Foundation announces ‘Walk the Path Walkathon’ June is Men’s Health Month: a call for men and boys to prioritize their well-being The Walnut Foundation (TWF) will stage its 2025 Walk the Path Walkathon on June 7, 2025, to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer prevention and Black men’s health. This annual event […]
By Neil Armstrong A non-profit community organization that was founded in March 2001 to support Black youth facing challenges is now celebrating its 24th anniversary. ResQ (Reaching Each Student Quickly) Youth International Incorporated provides subject matter experts such as law enforcers, judges, lawyers, educators, and community representatives dedicated to supporting youth in crisis through volunteerism. […]
Brampton’s annual Black History Month celebrations kicked off with actor Danny Glover, who delivered an impassioned speech emphasizing empowerment, community, and resilience. The event, held at Brampton City Hall, brought together community leaders, activists, and residents to celebrate Black excellence and acknowledge the contributions of Black Canadians. Glover, best known for his roles in films […]
By Lincoln DePradine For many Canadians of African and Caribbean ancestry, finding a doctor or other medical professional with a shared ethnic and cultural background is difficult, even impossible for some. Two organizations—Roots Community Services Inc. (RootsCS) and The Walnut Foundation (TWF) —are trying to reverse that experience for Black community members. “We’re in partnership […]
By Ravendra Madholall West Trinifest defeated East Trinifest by an exciting two-wicket margin last Saturday at the Andrew McCandless Park, Brampton, Ontario where Trinidad and Tobago celebrated its 62nd Independence Anniversary. West Trinifest batted first at the invitation of East Trinifest and reached a challenging 112-9 from the allotted 25-overs while East Trinifest replied with […]
The 32nd Jamaica Day Family, Food, and Music Festival is scheduled for August 24th and 25th at Brampton Sports Park. Anticipation is high following a lively press conference held on August 13th at Brampton City Hall, where key details of the event were unveiled. The press conference began with a warm introduction by Sharon Campbell, […]
By Ravendra Madholall The curtains are set to come down on Sunday for this year’s edition of the Global T20 at CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario. On Tuesday, two matches were abandoned due to rain, but defending champions Montreal Tigers, Brampton Wolves, Toronto Nationals and Bangla Tigers Mississauga are the four of the six teams […]
By Ravendra Madholall The 2024 Global T20 tournament is set to bowl off on Thursday at the CAA facility in Brampton, Ontario. Vancouver Knight Riders will clash with Toronto Nationals from 4pm and a keen contest is highly anticipated. Six franchised teams will be competing with Montreal Tigers, the defending champions, taking on Bangla Tigers […]
