Just last fall, Charline Grant, a Jamaica-born mother of three young children, ran as a candidate for trustee for the York Regional District School Board (YRDSB). Now she is getting ready to run again – this time for the same position. Last week, at a special meeting, the YRDSB decided to hold a by-election to […]
He’s been known for decades as a comedian but yesterday in Toronto, Jamaican Canadian Owen Blakka Ellis, released his first full collection of poetry Riddim&Riddles, joining the growing cadre of Caribbean voices who bring diversity to the international literary scene. The celebrated comedian and actor made his poetic debut with the chapbook Gateman, published by […]
By Gerald V. Paul “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) That statement graced the cover of the Remembrance 2014 program Lest we Forget / Nous Souviendrons d’eux on Saturday at Ryerson University. Organizers Sen. Don Meredith and Ryerson noted that “the cover represents the […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Metro Hall was buzzing with activities on Sunday with more than 30 exhibits, most by women entrepreneurs showcasing their unique businesses at the second-annual Immigrant Women’s Small Business Expo. The event hosted several workshops designed to provide information for start-up and existing small business owners. Among the areas examined were over coming […]
By Sukharam Ramkissoon A Jamaican citizen who came to Canada as a permanent resident when he was 10 and became involved with the Malvern Crew – a criminal street gang – was successful for the second time in having a negative risk assessment set aside by the Federal Court. For this article, I will call […]
By Gerald V. Paul Then: Caribbean icon Dr. Rex Nettleford told a distinguished gathering of some of the best Black minds at a Policy Conference in Ottawa that he was treated with disrespect and racism at the border on his way to speak at the event. Eyes documented the injustice. (Eyes endured the same “medicine” […]
