By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario — Austin Ardinel Chesterfield (“Tom”) Clarke, 81, a doyen of Canadian literature, is being remembered as a multifaceted, complicated essayist, novelist, short story writer, civil rights activist, former journalist, diplomat, professor and ...
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If there’s one day we love to boldly display our national pride, it’s Canada Day. Combining glorious weather, delicious food and entertaining company, this holiday is one of our country’s favourites. But do you find that yourself attending (or hosting) ...
Read More »100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Book Launched; Judge Proclaims That “Black Women Matter”
By Lincoln Depradine PRIDE Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario — A new publication, anthologizing the success of African-Canadian women, has been hailed by provincial and national leaders, including the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the Prime Minister of Canada. “100 Accomplished ...
Read More »National Aboriginal Day Has Special Meaning This Year, Elder
June 21, will be a particular meaningful day, especially given the federal government’s recent promise to implement the Truth and Reconciliations Commission’s 94 recommendations, launching the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls public inquiry and commitment to renewing the ...
Read More »Despite Mass Shooting At Gay Nightclub ‘Gay Blood’ Donation Banned
By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer When the call went out for people in Orlando, Florida to donate blood to help the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting carried out by Omar Mateen at Pulse, a gay nightclub, many formed lines ...
Read More »Film Project Uncovers Hidden Impact Of Migration On Caribbean Families
By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario — An award-winning Caribbean filmmaker, who feels like she stumbled onto something that is becoming her life’s mission, will be in Toronto next week to showcase her short film and the resulting ...
Read More »Letisha Ghanbari: 2016 Dispatcher Of The Year
By Jordan Maxwell PRIDE Contributing Writer An expecting mother is in an emergency situation, dealing with a breech birth that was coming too early in the back of a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado in Kite, Georgia. Enter Letisha Ghanbari, an emergency ...
Read More »Obsidian Theatre Showcases New Works Of Talented Black Playwrights
By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer Obsidian Theatre Company wrapped up its 2015/2016 season this week by shining the spotlight on the new plays of five gifted Black playwrights. The ominous dark clouds in the sky did not dampen the spirit ...
Read More »New JCA President, Adaoma Patterson, Committed To Advocacy And Legacy
By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer Adaoma Patterson, the new president of the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA), is committed to leadership, advocacy, engaging members and the community, and has plans for a legacy project, among other things. She has given herself ...
Read More »5 Great Drives To Take This Summer
As Canadians, we don’t have to go across the world to witness stunning natural beauty. We have the opportunity to explore our beautiful scenery from the comfort of our vehicles. It is, however, such a vast country with some of ...
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