Did you feel the cold breeze early this morning when you stepped outside? Yes! Fall is here, which means changing weather in the north and hurricane season in the...

The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) held its annual “Tropical Nights” gala on September 21st in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The event celebrated the community’s achievements and raised funds for future...

  Dr. Alwin Spence Mrs. Ruby Smith was one of four Black teachers at a rural school in New Jersey. The school had a staff of eighteen teachers and...

As we are, but, a short few days away from what we celebrate as “thanksgiving day” in Canada; many of us have long-seated traditions that are dear to our...

As the vaccination period (flu) draws near, it should once again be brought to recall that vaccination is unique among de facto mandatory requirements in this modern era, requiring...

Production Lareault, Canada’s largest producer of strawberry plants and other seasonal crops marked its 70th year of operation in September, with a special celebration—Jamaican Appreciation Day. The new owners,...

By Desirée Zagbai Lydie Dubuisson lived next to Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) for three years without knowing it existed. After meeting an artist from BTW she worked her way...

By Desirée Zagbai Eating disorders within the Black community in Canada have been bubbling under for decades. Spoken about in hushed tones, it has been found that factors such...