Trudeau Welcomes Cross-Cultural Party Representation

Trudeau Welcomes Cross-Cultural Party Representation By Jasminee Sahoye Federal Liberal party leader, Justin Trudeau says he welcomes “fresh new candidates” to be a voice for change in an effort to increase the party’s representation in the House of Commons and stop the “infighting” within the party. He was in the riding of Scarborough-Agincourt on Monday […]

Building Bridges with Private Schools

Building Bridges with Private Schools by Gerald V. Paul Thanks to the African Canadian Christian Network (ACCN), parents and children converged at North York’s Council Chambers, with one mind and purpose. They were attending an Information Session for admission to private schools in the GTA, through scholarships or financial aid for the academic year beginning […]

Who cares about racial inequalities?

Who cares about racial inequalities? By Gerald V. Paul A 2014 Racial Justice Report Card for Ontario evaluated the positions of the three main Ontario political parties and found them wanting when it comes to addressing racial inequalities. “In this election, issues such as human rights, racial profiling and legal aid have largely been ignored […]

Caribbean Tourism Organization to auction off Bolt’s spikes

Caribbean Tourism Organization to auction off Bolt’s spikes

The training shoes used by the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt at the 2013 World Championship Games in Moscow, will be auctioned in New York City, June 6. The shoes, which were handcrafted by Puma, will start at a bid set at US$18,000 at the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Education Foundation auction. With a bounce […]

Sparrow sings for Bajans

Sparrow sings for Bajans

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados –  Slinger “The Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, known also as the Birdie, wept soon after arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport as his friend calypsonian Gabby, Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley and promoter Eleanor Rice virtually sang his praises and informed him that most Barbadians had been praying for his recovery from a recent […]

“Racist” placards at T & T anti – govt march

“Racist” placards at T & T anti – govt march

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad– Trinidad and Tobago police have launched an investigation into the presence of placards bearing racial slogans during a demonstration organised by the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM). Acting Superintendent Joanne Archie said that a senior officer had been appointed as the lead investigator into the matter. Last week, Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley, […]

Women at the helm

Women at the helm

Interim Place, a home for women and children fleeing violence, honoured the first woman Police Chief of the Peel region at a fund raising event titled Rays of Hope on March 1.