The Impact Awards, which celebrates the achievements of individuals from the Caribbean and Black communities, has found a new home after facing an uncertain future due to the sudden closure of the Ontario Science Centre. This year’s event will be held at the Burgundy Room in the Memorial Hall, located at 5110 Yonge Street in […]
By Ravendra Madholall GTA Strom captured the 2024 Canada Cup softball trophy on Sunday at Ashtonbee Park, Scarborough where the Legends (Over-50) category concluded. GTA Strom defeated defending champions Toronto Blizzards by a nail-biting, 5-wicket margin with two balls to spare. Blizzards took first strike at the invitation of GTA Storm and reached an inadequate […]
By Stephen Weir When school started this week in Scarborough, there was a certain musical magic around three junior schools that was not there back in June when school went on summer vacation. Alexander Stirling Public School, George Peck Public School, and John McCrae Public School have come into some unexpected money this week for […]
By Leo Gilling In a recent social media statement, I drew a parallel between Stacy Clarke, the Superintendent of Toronto Police recently sanctioned for misconduct, and the national heroes of her homeland, Jamaica, Paul Bogle, and Sam Sharpe. I did so for valid reasons, as the recent issues involving Stacy reflect the journey of […]
By Yolanda Marshall Now that the kids are back in school and the fall season is approaching, here are a few new novels to cozy up with. A Good Indian Girl: A Novel Written by Mansi Shah “From a Canadian-born, LA-based author, a fun, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel that is One Italian Summer meets Balli […]
What was supposed to be a new beginning for 15-year-old Mario Giddings turned into a devastating tragedy for his family and community. Giddings, a student at Weston Collegiate Institute, was preparing to begin Grade 11 on Tuesday. Instead, those who knew and loved him are now mourning his untimely death after he was fatally shot […]
The 3rd annual Trinbago Festival is set to light up Nathan Phillips Square in a celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s culture, food, and music. The festival, which has grown rapidly since its inception, will welcome an expected crowd of 30,000 visitors to experience the richness of Trinbagonian traditions. After outgrowing its previous location at Yonge-Dundas […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Earlier this year, I highlighted the plight of a Guyanese family consisting of two children who are residents of Canada pleading to be reunited with their parents, who were formerly permanent residents. By way of background, Amir and his parents were granted refugee status in Canada in 2004 and became permanent residents […]
Ottawa police are facing increased scrutiny following the release of internal reports detailing a violent case of mistaken identity involving Kane Niyondagara, a young Black man who was wrongly identified as a murder suspect in February. On the morning of February 16, officers responded to a call from a Starbucks employee who had misidentified Niyondagara […]
The Kujipenda Cultural Centre has announced the inaugural REST(OR) REFORM CONFERENCE, set to take place on October 24, 2024, at the Ajax Convention Centre. This groundbreaking event aims to tackle some of the most pressing social justice challenges facing marginalized communities in Ontario, including Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. The REST(OR) REFORM […]
