Toronto Police Service honours Jean Augustine and Terry James

Toronto Police Service honours Jean Augustine and Terry James

JamesBy Lincoln DePradine Dr Jean Augustine left frontline politics in 2006, and Terry James retired as a Toronto Police Service (TPS) sergeant in 2010. The two are “incredible’’ and are still impacting communities in Canada, according to Jacqueline Edwards, president of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE). “You have created and cultivated changes in […]

Tropicana Community Services opens Black Mental Health Week

Tropicana Community Services opens Black Mental Health Week

By Lincoln DePradine Employers, in the private and government sectors, publicly promote concepts like “equity’’ and “anti-Black racism’’. However, what happens on the job to Black employees is something completely different from the public expressions of employers, according to Aina-Nia Ayo’dele, a former City of Toronto manager, who also is known as a “spiritual liberation […]

New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

By Lincoln DePradine A pharmacare deal reached between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), offering new coverage for contraception and diabetes treatment and also dental-care plan, will be particularly impactful on racialized communities such as African-Canadians and Indigenous peoples, Toronto MP Gary Anandasangaree has said. “It’s going […]

Scarborough park named after Denham Jolly

Scarborough park named after Denham Jolly

A new chapter in Toronto’s history was written as Scarborough welcomed its newest park. Jolly Way Park was dedicated on Saturday, November 4th,with a grand ceremony at Kennedy and Ellesmere Roads. The park, spanning 1,353 square meters, is a tribute to the pioneering spirit of B. Denham Jolly, a prominent human rights advocate, philanthropist, and […]

Toronto Business Summit 2023 – a gateway to success

Toronto Business Summit 2023 – a gateway to success

The Toronto Business Summit 2023 is just around the corner, set to take place on September 16 at the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Highland Hall. With a promise to immerse attendees in a whirlwind of innovation, growth strategies, and industry trends, this year’s summit is poised to be a game-changer for business enthusiasts. The event […]

CTFF 2023 focuses on environmental themes, climate change

CTFF 2023 focuses on environmental themes, climate change

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) is back for its 18th edition, running from September 6th to 22nd in Toronto, On. Founded by acclaimed filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, CTFF spotlights a diverse array of films from new and returning directors, emphasizing cultural connections and shared narratives. The festival, hosted at the Harbourfront Center, will showcase over 45 […]

President of business association wins byelection in Scarborough-Guildwood

President of business association wins byelection in Scarborough-Guildwood

Andrea Hazell, the Jamaica-born president of the Scarborough Business Association, won the provincial byelection in Scarborough-Guildwood last Thursday, keeping the riding in Liberal hands. Hazell who is also the chair of the Caribbean Philanthropic Council, won with 5,640 votes while former Toronto City Councillor Gary Crawford, the Progressive Conservative candidate, was second with 4,562 votes. […]

Second Legacy Awards scheduled for September

Second Legacy Awards scheduled for September

Hosted by Keshia Chante Canadian actors Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, who created the Black Academy, are staging the Legacy Awards for the second time. The awards honour Black achievement in film, television, music, sports and culture will take place on Sunday, Sept. 24. This year the ceremonies will be led by Canadian musician and […]

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