All posts on September, 2016

The place for those working towards high school diploma Egbert Gaye Call it the little school that could. It has no name, just two teachers, one or two administrator and a handful of students all joined together in the pursuit of making dreams come true. The initiative is called the Community Academic Achievement Program (CAAP) and it’s operated jointly by the Cote des Neiges Black Community Association and the EMSB.. Kidel Reid, is the  education program coordinator.  He says although they are just offering classes in French and Math, the  school  is a viable pathway to getting a high school …

Increasing the number of visible minority students in the field of social work begins with providing meaningful conversations and a supportive environment Contact Staff If you’re interested in working with people, McGill University’s School of Social Work wants to meet you, according to Carole Sandy, a clinical counsellor and graduate student of the School of Social Work at the university. “Visible minority students who are in the process of completing or have completed their DEC and are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in social work are wanted to participate in the Generational Gap Project,” a McGill University’s School of …

Well done. That’s the consensus among festivalgoers this year that attended the Montreal International Reggae Fest at the Old Port of Montreal on the weekend of August 26-28. Not all the acts delivered as expected, but those who did went beyond expectations, most noteworthy being local performers Diva, Sielle and Daddy Ghost. (By the way there is no good reason why Sielle will not soon be a mega international star.) As he has done on so many occasions, Cocoa Tea stood tall on stage, delivering with the many hits that have made him one of reggae music’s most popular artists. …

Contact Staff Move over Nato! With their opening show at Caribbean Paradise, August 28, celebrating the 54th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago Independence, the New Kids Trini Revellers, served notice that they will be a force to be reckoned with in Montreal’s Caribbean entertainment scene. To be fair, Revellers are all a chip of the old block; they are all related to the old man, Neville “Nato” Brown. He should be proud at how well they have learned the trade.  On his first night out as M.C., grandson Tamba Lewis held the reins steady.  He kept the show moving at …

They say the official end of summer is September 21st, 2016. Well I say as soon as the Montreal International Reggae Festival is over, you know summer is coming to a close. To me the MIRF is considered to be Montreal official end of summer event and that’s when you know the freedom of time spent outdoors in the warm weather is over. Looking back at 2016 summer, the last three months have been very productive with a lot of parties and main events in Montreal. Before I give you the run down on the most recent events, let me …

Ladies, a great many of you need to breathe, not just exhale. During a recent community gathering, I inadvertently found myself trapped between a group, or, would that better put be, a “pack” of females, all of whom during continued parlance undeniably sealed the confirmation that a serious problem exists with our females. And I am not referring to the young females (a different basket of herrings), because they fall into a generation uniquely on the wrong track, with an entirely different set of factors, issues and influences. Now I know, based on what I’m going to say, I will …

Healing and Deliverance  at Bethany Revival Bethany Mission Apostolic presents three nights of Fan The Flame Revival with Apostle Kimberly Turner on September 30th, October 1st and 2nd. At 7pm Fri. & Sat., 6:30pm Sun. Held at 7a Rue Centre Commercial Roxboro, Qc. Theme is One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism (Ephesians 4:5-6.) Experience Healing, Deliverance and Miracles. For info: call 514 542-3676 or visit mission.bethany@yahoo.ca Light House Revival nights Pastor Stephen Hogan and his congregation  at Light House Tabernacle are hosting a three (3) days Revival themed: Restoration and Elevation at Lighthouse Tabernacle Apostolic, 5020 Salaberry, Montreal Quebec, on …

Money, politics, race and repercussions… People are taking a stand in a changing world It was another hot, humid, Montreal day. But for some unknown reason this particular day was extra hot. Maybe because it was approaching the end of August and life was getting back to normal. They call this time of year the ‘Dog days of summer’, and everyone was coming into the barbershop perspiring. One of the regulars of the Ways and Means Committee came in with some sad news that a lady named Maude Christopher Johnson had passed away. Just Chillin’ said, “Amen! Maude is gone …

Festival of Music and Art at Vinet Park Contact Staff Firebrand performer Dawn Tyler Watson headlines a line-up of exciting Montreal performers to hit the stage on Saturday, September 10, at Vinet Park for the Festival Vivre Ensemble, a day of music and art staged by Youth In Motion. Also performing will be West Can Folk Performers, Aldo Villani, Skipper Dean, Jah Cutta, Lengaia Salsabrava, Mellow G, Uprising, Bollywood Blast, The Nils, People Gospel Choir and the combined Union United Church Choir, Debopriya Kar Ruma, Les Rochers, Kola Mondir Nrittangon, Un Don en La Sangre, Tafsut, Bope, Friend of All …