Kevin George Powers 4040 WIBS to ORSCA T20 Premier Cup Championship Victory

Kevin George Powers 4040 WIBS to ORSCA T20 Premier Cup Championship Victory

By Ravendra Madholall Former Guyana youth player Kevin George struck a blistering 72 to help 4040 WIBS to the 2024 Ontario Round-Arm Softball Cricket Association (ORSCA) T20 Premier Cup championship on Sunday at the Emancipation Park, Brampton. Playing against Phoenix X1, the right-handed George slammed 9 sixes and 2 fours during his 45-ball show at […]

Federal Campaign Expands Access to Dental Care Through the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Federal Campaign Expands Access to Dental Care Through the Canadian Dental Care Plan

The federal government is committed to improving accessibility and affordability in dental care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), one of the largest social programs in Canadian history. This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden of dental care for up to nine million Canadians currently without insurance. The CDCP, which is available to […]

Andria Case to be Honoured at ‘Accomplished Black Canadian Women’ Event

Andria Case to be Honoured at ‘Accomplished Black Canadian Women’ Event

By Lincoln DePradine Millions of Canadians know Andria Case or know of her, even though many may never have met her in person. Nova Scotia-born Dr Mayann Elizabeth Francis, too, is another prominent Canadian, who has served in a senior position with the government of Ontario and in the District Attorney’s office in Kings County, […]

Eddie Bullen and Mungal Patasar Honoured at Harbourfront Centre’s CaribbeanTales Film Festival

Eddie Bullen and Mungal Patasar Honoured at Harbourfront Centre’s CaribbeanTales Film Festival

By Stephen Weir On Saturday night, the Harbourfront Centre and Theatre in Toronto was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the Battle of the Bands and a celebration of Jean Augustine’s 83rd birthday. The event, held under the banner of the #CaribbeanTales Film Festival (#ctff), attracted a lively crowd eager to celebrate both music and […]

Why American Rappers Question Drake’s Black Identity and Hip Hop Authenticity

Why American Rappers Question Drake’s Black Identity and Hip Hop Authenticity

Alexandra Boutros Wilfrid Laurier University The epic beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake has once again demonstrated the linguistic acrobatics of rap culture. The feud has seen both artists release multiple tracks where they lyrically diss each other. Beefs involve rappers disrespecting each other and can happen in diss tracks, but also through interviews, […]

Impact Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence Across Diverse Sectors

Impact Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence Across Diverse Sectors

The stage is set for this year’s Impact Awards, where nine exceptional individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions. As the third annual presentation, this year’s event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, celebrating the best and brightest from diverse sectors. Below, we introduce this year’s awardees. Health: Dr. Everton Gooden began his tenure […]

Supporters of Toronto Police Officer Stacy Clarke Criticize Demotion as Harsh and Unfair

Supporters of Toronto Police Officer Stacy Clarke Criticize Demotion as Harsh and Unfair

By Neil Armstrong Supporters of Stacy Clarke, who was last week demoted to the rank of inspector for two years from her position of superintendent in a police tribunal hearing decision, think the penalty is unfair. In September 2023, Supt. Clarke pleaded guilty to seven charges which include three counts of breach of confidence, three […]

Congress of Black Women Awards Scholarships to Four Ontario

Congress of Black Women Awards Scholarships to Four Ontario

By Lincoln DePradine It’s a tradition as old as the Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC), which was founded in 1951 as the Canadian Negro Women’s Association (CANEWA). The tradition is the awarding of academic scholarships to help Black kids pursue post-secondary studies. “The awarding of scholarships was one of the main reasons for […]

Ten Caribbean Leaders to be Honoured at Impact Awards

Ten Caribbean Leaders to be Honoured at Impact Awards

The third annual Impact Awards will be held at the Memorial Hall in Toronto on Sunday October 19. Ten persons will be presented with awards at this year’s event. The Caribbean Camera and the Black Indigenous Business Development Association (BIBDA) have organized the Impact Awards to celebrate the achievement of outstanding Caribbean people. Among this […]

Impact Awards 2024 Finds New Home at North York’s Memorial Hall

Impact Awards 2024 Finds New Home at North York’s Memorial Hall

The Impact Awards, which celebrates the achievements of individuals from the Caribbean and Black communities, has found a new home after facing an uncertain future due to the sudden closure of the Ontario Science Centre. This year’s event will be held at the Burgundy Room in the Memorial Hall, located at 5110 Yonge Street in […]