By Gerald V. Paul The African Canadian Legal Clinic (ACLC) intervened at the Supreme Court of Canada in the Queen vs Nur, which will consider the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences for possession of a restricted firearm. This case is an appeal by the Crown of the Nov. 12, 2013, decision of Ontario Court of […]
It’s a play you wouldn’t want to miss. Virgin premiered in Los Angeles to critical acclaim in September and it’s coming to Toronto. Written and produced by Alyson Renaldo, born in Toronto to Guyanese parents, Virgin is one woman’s exploration of her relationship with God, morals and personal fulfilment. It explores the myriad of fears […]
It’s a dilemma that many parents encounter on a daily basis around the world – getting their young children to brush their teeth regularly. Then, once the teeth decay, parents experience the trauma associated with going to the dentist. To help, dental assistant Jazey Wallace from St. Vincent and the Grenadines came up with the […]
By Gerald V. Paul In one month Express Entry launches a new phase of active immigration recruitment to meet economic and labour market needs, says Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. With the change, potential candidates can create their profile starting Jan. 1 with the first invitations to apply issued within weeks. “We will be […]
Former CBC Q host Jian Ghomeshi was charged by Metro Police yesterday and released on bail. The charges are four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcome resistance – choking. He was released on $100,000 bail, with conditions including surrendering his passport, living with his mother and not to contact his accusers. His […]
By Gerald V. Paul A large gathering of Barbadians celebrated the 48th anniversary of their country’s independence last Sunday at the Cathedral Church of St. James with the theme ‘Onward and Upward’. They came in from the cold, huddled and sang: “The Lord has been the people’s guide for the past 300 years. With him […]
After 25 years, Toronto’s premier dance company Ballet Creole will celebrate its silver anniversary season with a new section for Soulful Messiah and a ground-breaking spring production, Agua Como Vida. These two very diverse yet harmonious productions are combined to share an uplifting, multicultural celebration and will be presented as part of the Next Steps […]
By Jasminee Sahoye It has been supporting abused women, survivors of domestic violence, disadvantaged youths and people living in poverty for eight years with donations from individuals and corporate sponsors. Women of Excellence Support and Relief Organization (WESRO), founded by Jamaican-born Vashti Anderson, has been giving time and money to help make a difference in […]
More than 40 exhibitors are slated for Hamilton’s Lady Boss Holiday Bazaar at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel on Nov. 23 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Event coordinator Louise Noel-Ambrose noted: “We have some of the best vendors offering a great assortment of gifts, crafts and introducing the latest trends, fashions and exclusive holidays discounts.” […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Retired Toronto Police constable Ojo Tewogbade is urging men within the Black community to treat their wives and spouses with respect and dignity and not to abuse them because “God created women to complement men.” His comments were made as a guest speaker at a fundraising dinner organized by Women of Excellence […]
