By Neil Armstrong Pride Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario — Flags at Ryerson University, where G. Raymond Chang was chancellor from 2006-2012 – the university’s third chancellor, and at the University of the West Indies, where he was a well-known benefactor, ...
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Macomere Fifi Creates Toronto Calypso History With Sixth Title Win
By Lincoln Depradine Pride Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario – Vintage calypso embodies certain elements, including a topical message as part of its lyrical content. Eulith Tara Woods—Calypsonian Macomere Fifi—is a genuine master of the art. She has won more Calypso ...
Read More »Carnival Traditions: How Toronto’s Carnival Matches Up
By Anthony Pierre Pride Guest Writer Carnival traditions in the Americas are a fascinating study, particularly because they reflect the syncretism of masquerade traditions from Africa and Europe. In fact, throughout North, South, Central America and the Caribbean, the various ...
Read More »Prepare A Beautiful Body For A Great Carnival Celebration
By Jean Pierre Pride Health Columnist It is that time of year where every mass camp is abuzz with carnival preparations. Costumes are beautiful and well fitting and some leaves nothing to the imagination. However let us think of the ...
Read More »Jump-up For Carnival And Boost Your Mental Health
By Dr. Peter Sealy Pride Columnist When was the last time that you jump-up? It’s carnival time and you can do it on the street or on the dance floor. While you are jumping up, remember that you are not ...
Read More »Ease The Transition From Breast Feeding To Solid Foods
NC – After nursing, introducing solid foods into baby’s diet can be challenging. You can continue to breastfeed your baby until two years old or more, however most infants require more than breast milk or formula alone once they reach ...
Read More »Three Double Date Ideas For Dog Lovers
First Dates with Your Canine Companions are Great Ice-Breakers, Says Online Matchmaking CEO Are you looking for an afternoon or evening out that’s both fun and different? Try taking your best friend on a double date, says avid dog lover Kris Rotonda, ...
Read More »Why Buy The Cow When You Can Get The Milk For Free? Is Celibacy Over-rated?
It is often said that without instant sexual chemistry between a man and a woman, there is no chance in hell that said relationship will ever succeed. Is that why so many of us quickly jump into situations or relationships ...
Read More »Woo The Atmosphere: Music And Sex
By Amirah Pride Sex Columnist There is no doubt that music and sex share an intense connection. I remember losing my virginity to DMX’s “Rough Rider Anthem”. He was my boyfriend, Nigerian, with a name I could barely pronounce, tall, ...
Read More »Caribbean Countries Benefitted From Foreign Direct Investments In 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have recorded increases in foreign direct investments (FDI) last year, according to a senior official of the Caribbean Centre for Money and Finance (CCMF). CCMF executive director, Professor Compton Bourne, the ...
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