By Neil Armstrong A Canadian documentary about mothering that had its world premiere at the recently held Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and was well supported will be featured in the upcoming Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival. Not only did the film’s producer Alison Duke win an award at the festival for “A […]
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is gearing up for a transformative 2024 season with newly introduced costume size restrictions and an enhanced educational initiative, in partnership with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). This strategic update was announced by Jennifer Michelle Hirlehey, Chair of the Festival Management Committee (FMC), and CEO Mischka Crichton. For the Adult […]
‘The Fall Guy’ a paradoxical blend of uninspired narrative and captivating performance Movie Review By Janet Grant The film, a reimagining of a classic TV show, treads a well-worn path with its story of Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), a stuntman navigating the treacherous waters of Hollywood. However, the script’s lack of originality is evident in its […]
Renowned TV anchor Omar Sachedina has launched the groundbreaking Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship in collaboration with RTDNF Canada and Massey College at the University of Toronto. The fellowship offers a coveted opportunity for recent graduates or students within a year of graduation from Canadian universities or colleges to receive a $10,000 stipend. This […]
Editorial Electoral reform should be implemented now In the looming shadow of a potentially seismic electoral shift, it is imperative for both the federal Liberals and New Democrats to embrace a pragmatic approach. The time has come for them to urgently revisit the crucial issue of electoral reform before the next election in October 2025. […]
Khadijah Halliday, a gifted poet from St Lucia, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious William T. Battrick Poetry Fellowship for 2024 at Oberlin College, Ohio. This accolade recognizes her as a rising star in the literary world, celebrating her innovative voice in poetry. Halliday, currently a third-year student at Oberlin, is pursuing […]
By Lincoln DePradine In 1999, Janet Naidu published her first book of poetry, titled “Winged Heart’’. Other publications followed in 2005 and 2009. Now, after a 14-year publishing hiatus, she’s returned with “River Crossing’’. “It takes a while,’’ Naidu said last Sunday, explaining the time-lapse between book number 3, “Sacred Silence’’ and the latest release […]
By Yolanda Marshall This week I am sharing a few books by Canadian authors to add to your reading lists. Ace and the Misfits Written by Eddie Kawooya “Arriving in Canada, Ace finds himself living in a basement apartment, having to integrate into a new community where he is the “African.” Struggling with his grades […]
Marcel Stewart, the artistic director of B Current Performing Arts, is a man on a mission to unearth and celebrate the hidden gems of Black Canadian history. He says his project, “Reclaiming Black Canadian History,” is not just a passion but a vital endeavor to educate and inspire. Stewart’s journey began recently at a gala […]
Listen to this report now. By Carlton Joseph Few Americans -and probably Canadians -are aware that Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, is still being persecuted for publishing information exposing corporate and government wrongdoing. The US government has charged Assange with 16 counts under the Espionage Act of 1917 and one count of computer hacking.If convicted, […]
