Using Humour to Bring Healing:
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Using Humour to Bring Healing:

Podcasts and the pandemic have become almost synonymous with many people feeling the need to share all their thoughts and experiences while in confinement.  But for Montrealer Lorraine Elizabeth...

Island Fete returns for the Second Year
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Island Fete returns for the Second Year

By Desirée Zagbai (Local Journalism Initiative)     It is a sunny Saturday afternoon, and the smell of Caribbean food wafts through À-Ma-Baie Park in Pierrefonds. Island Fête is...

A love letter to Nigeria from Bola’s Cuisine in Chateauguay
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A love letter to Nigeria from Bola’s Cuisine in Chateauguay

Since her arrival in Canada almost twenty years ago, Bola has been cooking her way through festivals, parties and private events all while nursing a dream of having her...

Juneteenth: The first steps towards Black freedom
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Juneteenth: The first steps towards Black freedom

Desirée Zagbai (Local Journalism Initiative) On Aug. 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act ended centuries of colonial enslavement of Africans in Canada. Throughout history, approximately 15 million Africans were...

The community mourns the loss of Harry Bissoon
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The community mourns the loss of Harry Bissoon

  Harry Bissoon, a beloved businessman and community personality passed away on August 2, 2024. With over 45 years of experience in the travel industry, Harry was a well-respected...

Paris 2024 Olympics: Caribbean  Countries Emerge with stunning wins
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Caribbean Countries Emerge with stunning wins

The Paris 2024 Olympics has seen standout performances from several nations including the Caribbean. Most notable was in track and field. Dominica and St. Lucia each claimed their first-ever...

Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land
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Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land

New docu series tells the stories of legendary reggae artists and their journey to success in Canada. In the late 1950’s the West Indian Domestic Scheme allowed for women...

 Action and Pure vibes in Toronto
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 Action and Pure vibes in Toronto

The 57th annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival, formerly known as Caribana is a celebration of all things Caribbean. It was full of music, cuisine, events and revelry that brings the...

“Rock ‘N Roll Revival”
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“Rock ‘N Roll Revival”

In his 1989 autobiography, Chuck Berry talks about an incident at The Montreal Forum that was a part of rock ‘n’ roll history. He talks about a conversation he...

There’s no place like home
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There’s no place like home

Home is a special place. It’s a place of comfort, safety and belonging. Each of us has our “place” that we call home. Some live in apartments, some in...