‘It’s been great, it’s been wonderful; bans o’ [a lot of] sacrifice though, you know’ By Neil ArmstrongContributing Editor Leonie Forbes, the doyenne of theatre, film, radio and television — known as ‘Jamaica’s First Lady of Theatre and Film’ — ...
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Take advantage of discounts and offers on major attractions with your PRESTO card across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Your PRESTO card makes it easier to take in the sights and try new things – all at great ...
Read More »‘On De Road Again’: Celebrating The Return Of The Toronto Caribbean Carnival
By Nitish Bissonauth Guest Contributor TORONTO, Ontario (Friday, July 29, 2022) — After two years of pandemic life, the return of Toronto’s biggest celebration of Caribbean culture, is in full swing. For the first time in two years, the city ...
Read More »Toronto Caribbean Carnival This Weekend
By Selwyn Richards Contributing Columnist It’s Carnival time again, this weekend. After a two-year hiatus, Toronto is once again in jump-up mode. Human beings crave celebrations of all kinds. The endorphins that are released in the company of families and ...
Read More »Canadian Reggae Industry Pioneer/Promoter, Denise Jones, To Be Inducted Into Brampton’s Arts Walk Of Fame
BRAMPTON, Ontario (Friday, July 22, 2022) — Celebrated Canadian reggae music industry trailblazing promoter and champion, the late Denise Jones, will be honoured, posthumously, as the next inductee into the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame. Established in 2014, Brampton’s reputed ...
Read More »Reelworld Film Festival Seeking To Change How Black, Indigenous, And Women Of Colour Are Depicted On Canadian Screens
The Reelworld Film Festival and Institute is actively seeking writers, directors and producers, who identify as women from Black, Indigenous and racialized communities in Canada, to participate in remotely-run focus groups of 8-10 people. The Institute is continuing its industry-wide ...
Read More »Grammy-Nominated Musician-Composer, Joy Lapps, Releases Deeply Personal New Album
TORONTO, Ontario (July 13, 2022) — Multi-modal steel pannist and composer, Joy Lapps, has released Girl In The Yard, her fifth release and first full-length album, exclusively featuring original music and arrangements. Featuring an all-star cast of special guests and ...
Read More »Michèle Stephenson’s NFB Film Reveals The Profound History Between Haiti And The Dominican Republic
By Evelyn C. White Guest Contributor Watching the credits roll for Stateless (2020) by Michèle Stephenson, my mind wafted to Night and Fog, the searing documentary, by French filmmaker, Alain Resnais (1922-2014). For like Resnais, whose 1956 release recounted the ...
Read More »Torontonians Looking Forward To The Upcoming Pride Festival Weekend
TORONTO, Ontario (Monday, June 20, 2022) — The city is abuzz with excitement for Pride Toronto 2022 and some of its residents, who will be attending the three-day Pride Festival Weekend, June 24-26, for the first time, say they are ...
Read More »Legendary Rapper and Songwriter, Chuck “D”, Of Public Enemy, To Receive Social Justice Honours Award At Canadian Music Week
TORONTO, Ontario (Wednesday May 18, 2022) — American rapper, singer and songwriter, Chuck D, Founder and Leader of the legendary group, Public Enemy, will receive Canadian Music Week’s (CMW) Social Justice Honours Award, next month. Co-founder of the super-group, Prophets ...
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