By Henry Gomez The KAISO 365 Calypso Monarch Competition is the significant calypso event on the Toronto Caribbean Carnival calendar. Traditionally, it takes place eight days after the Junior Carnival Parade. The parade culminates with a Junior Showcase of the Caribbean carnival arts in which children eighteen and younger sing calypso or soca, play the […]
By Janet Grant “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a 2024 American superhero film that uniquely and intriguingly combines two iconic Marvel characters: Deadpool and Wolverine. Here is a brief overview of the plot: “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a buddy road trip story complicated by the multiverse. Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds), finds himself […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Are you ready to play mas? This year, I am not a masquerader as usual. While the parade graces the streets of Toronto and my ancestors receive the songs and dances of freedom, I will be at the Harbourfront Centre as a featured artist for ‘Island Soul’, educating children about our […]
By Lincoln DePradine The current outpouring of grief for the late Louis March is reminiscent of the mourning seen for community icons and stalwarts such as Dudley Laws and Charles Roach of the Black Action Defense Committee. “It’s like the loss of a significant family member,’’ said Floydeen Charles-Fridal, commenting on the death of March. […]
By Lincoln DePradine Ace Trinidad and Tobago arranger Duvone Stewart selected Mical Teja’s song, “DNA”, and it earned BP Renegades Steel Orchestra a first place tie – with All Stars – at the country’s 2024 panorama competition. Another talented arranger, Rudo Forteau, is optimistic that he could repeat the magical victory embodied in “DNA”, which […]
By Ravendra Madholall Pegasus beat Sunshine by 7 runs to win the 2024 Ontario Round-Arm Softball Cricket Association (ORSCA)/Imran Ali Real Estate sponsored test-format trophy last Saturday in Mississauga. Several Guyanese cricketers produced some good performances to help Pegasus dethrone Sunshine in the process. Sunshine was set 137 for victory from the allotted 120-overs, were […]
By Lincoln DePradine Trinidadian-Canadian performer Henry “Cosmos’’ Gomez maintains a hectic schedule on the entertainment circuit, including the calypso fraternity. In this spring and summer season, he’ll be spearheading a series of activities as president of the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA). “We have quite a few things happening,’’ Gomez, a former Calypso Monarch […]
The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), a cornerstone of Canada’s advocacy for equity and opportunity within the Black community, faces significant scrutiny. Established in 1983 and celebrated for hosting the esteemed Harry Jerome Awards, the BBPA now confronts allegations that threaten its impressive legacy. In late April 2023, Chandran Fernando, a business owner and […]
The conclusion of the trial of Umar Zameer, accused of first-degree murder in the tragic death of Toronto police officer Jeffrey Northrup on July 2, 2021, has left many questions lingering. Zameer’s acquittal, a moment of relief for him and his family, has, paradoxically, deepened the shadows over the legal proceedings and the path pursued […]
‘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 […]
