How Latoya Belfon Built LabWorks into a Home for Writers
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How Latoya Belfon Built LabWorks into a Home for Writers

When Latoya Belfon sat down to write her first book in 2020, her only goal was to learn how to publish it. She had no plans to start a...

Black Theatre Workshop Brings Our Place to the Stage
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Black Theatre Workshop Brings Our Place to the Stage

This November, Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) returns to the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio with Our Place, a stirring and often humorous exploration of Canada’s immigration system. Written...

For Arlene Bryant, Local Politics Is About Presence, Not Power
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For Arlene Bryant, Local Politics Is About Presence, Not Power

When Arlene Bryant walks through the streets of Châteauguay, people know her by name. They wave, smile, or stop her to talk about their neighborhoods, roads, or children. And...

The Sum(mer) of All Fears
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The Sum(mer) of All Fears

The ‘Sum of All Fears’ is a captivating spy thriller that explores the shadowy realm of terrorism and the malevolent motivations behind it. As we reflect on our summer,...

How’s Your Attitude?
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How’s Your Attitude?

What comes to mind when you think about your attitude? Have you ever been arou nd people with a bad attitude? How did that make you feel? Have you...

Winterizing the Mind, Body, and Soul
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Winterizing the Mind, Body, and Soul

Salutations Everyone! I hope everyone had a great Fall! Despite being born and raised in Montreal, I feel like winter will NEVER sit right with me. Around this time,...

Carlton Fashions Shines at Rip the Runway
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Carlton Fashions Shines at Rip the Runway

For more than 30 years, Carlton Daley has been a familiar name in Montreal’s fashion scene. Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Daley learned the craft of tailoring as a...

My First Tobago Carnival,  Where Mud, Mas & Music Take Center Stage
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My First Tobago Carnival, Where Mud, Mas & Music Take Center Stage

So, hear what!! I finally experienced the Tobago Carnival for myself, and it was nothing short of amazing. I’ve attended Trinidad Carnival countless times, but Tobago offered something refreshingly...

The Truth Behind the Ten-Dollar Bill
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The Truth Behind the Ten-Dollar Bill

On November 8th, many Canadians honour the memory of Viola Desmond, a Black businesswoman whose face graces our ten-dollar bill. But beyond her portrait lies a deeper, more complex...

The Canadian Armed Forces formally apologizes
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The Canadian Armed Forces formally apologizes

Kathy Grant In October 2025, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) formally apologized for its history of systemic racism. This apology marked a major step toward justice and inclusion for...