A grander vision for Montreal, Quebec and Canada
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A grander vision for Montreal, Quebec and Canada

Frank Baylis transitions from business to politics and brings Egbert Gaye Two years ago, at 50, Frank Baylis, a successful entrepreneur, came to a crossroad: continue to build his...

Marc Garneau’s passion for change
Community News

Marc Garneau’s passion for change

Egbert Gaye Ten long years as a member of Parliament and Marc Garneau has been witness to some of the ugly realities that have defined politics in Canada over...

An opportunity to make a difference
Community News

An opportunity to make a difference

Childhood friend of Justin Trudeau, Marc Miller knows the leaders’ strength Egbert Gaye Marc Miller’s privileged upbringing has not insulated him from the plight of the under-privileged around him....

A Time for Giving Back
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A Time for Giving Back

West Island Blues Fest hands out $16,000 at WIBCA Banquet Egbert Gaye In keeping with the theme of the evening, the 33rd Anniversary Banquet of the West Island Black...

Imprisoned by race
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Imprisoned by race

Wrongful dismissal after 18 years as a correctional officer at RDP Detention Center Egbert Gaye “When a correctional service agent earns a promotion to become a unit chief, it’s...

Dr. Keith Rowley leads PNM back to power in T&T
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Dr. Keith Rowley leads PNM back to power in T&T

Rum and Roti still flavor the island’s politics Egbert Gaye On Wednesday, September 9, Dr. Keith Rowley was sworn in as the 7th prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago....

45 years of Black Theatre
Community News

45 years of Black Theatre

BTW:  defined by resilience and excellence Egbert Gaye “I’m proud of the Black Theatre Workshop,” says Clarence Bayne, who helped found the institution that now stands as one of...

Community in need of mental and physical change
Community News

Community in need of mental and physical change

Flicking the switch on health and well-being Egbert Gaye “As a community we’re in a bad state, physically and spiritually,” says Bruce Small, a lifelong activist who is garnering...

For the love of Haitian and Caribbean food
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For the love of Haitian and Caribbean food

New place in NDG, Caresse Antillaise Egbert Gaye Christobal Dyal admits it’s an unlikely scenario to see a Trinidad-born youth who grew up in the West End of Montreal...

Driven by Faith and the Love of Reggae
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Driven by Faith and the Love of Reggae

Founder of the Montreal International Reggae Festival dreams of sharing the music with people from far and wide Egbert Gaye You can call Eric Blagrove a backseat driver or...