By Lincoln DePradine Grenada is “on an upward trend’’ and Grenadian nationals in Canada and other parts of the diaspora should “recommit’’ to the nation’s further development, Kate Lewis, Grenada’s minister in the ministry of youth development, sports, culture and arts, said last Saturday in Toronto. “I encourage you to continue making sterling contributions to […]
Immigration Matters Sukhram Ramkissoon Longtime permanent resident runs risk of deportation I have often advised persons who are permanent residents of Canada that they should apply for Canadian citizenship as soon as they are eligible. But for many longtime residents of Canada, this piece of advice seems to go into one ear and out the […]
THE VENEZUELAN CRISIS Aid as a confrontational device will not bring an end to the suffering of the Venezuelan people By Andy Knight On February 21 last, President Nicolas Maduro closed the border Venezuela shares with Brazil in an effort to block aid from coming into the country. At least two civilians were killed and […]
OTTAWA – The Speaker of the House of Commons has condemned a “racial profiling” incident involving a group of black visitors to Parliament Hill on Feb 4 last. “The racial profiling incident cannot be condoned and must be dealt with swiftly and purposefully,” said Speaker Geoff Regan in a statement delivered in the House Tuesday. The incident happened inside […]
Toronto activist Louis March had some disconcerting news for the Canadian Senate when he testified before its Standing Committee on National Security and Defence last Monday. It was Family Day in Canada, a public holiday, but March, the founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement, had taken the long ride to Ottawa along with two […]
By Jaedee S.K. Caines Whether it’s the Department of Agriculture’s Fruit Festival or the highly anticipated Art, Craft and Food Fair during Culturama or even July’s exhilarating Mango Festival, there is always something cooking on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis. For many locals, the day begins with buffet breakfast at the recently renovated Boddie’s […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH How exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s disease Athletes know a vigorous workout can release a flood of endorphins: “feel-good” hormones that boost mood. Now there’s evidence that exercise produces another hormone that may improve memory and protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study co-led by Ottavio Arancio, MD, Ph.D., a researcher […]
Immigration matters Sukhram Ramkissoon ‘It is not enough to pay half-hearted lip-service to the evidence’ says Federal Court judge A 30-year-old Black woman who came to Canada from Colombia in 2015 and whose claim for Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) relief was turned down, was successful in the Federal Court in having her application be re-determined […]
When a large group of Black people showed up in the Parliament building in Ottawa two Mondays ago, at least one public servant who works there was paying attention. But what was he thinking? Did be believe that he was witnessing some sort of “invasion” of the Parliament.? Was he there, with his camera at […]
By David Jessop In the years following the Arab Spring, Europe learnt that without prior planning and consideration, large numbers of people fleeing instability can rapidly create political, social and economic tensions in ways that polarise national discourse, change politics, affect foreign relations, and redefine social thinking. Without clear policies and a well-planned response to […]
