Death Announcement It is with deep sorrow that I announce the sudden passing of my dad Walter “Bunn” Hamilton on March 13, 2026, at the age of 90. Our family is completely devastated by this unexpected loss. My dad will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his many family members and friends. He will be laid to rest at his family home in Lucky Hill, Jamaica, on April 25, 2026.
Meet Kristara known in the wrestling world as “The Sweetest Pea” a Montreal-born professional wrestler who’s steadily etching her name in to the annals of Canadian wrestling. Four years in, Kristara is already doing what few women before her have managed: holding a top men’s championship. Kristara grew up on Montreal’s South Shore, following what many would call the “right path.” “You go to school, you work, you do everything your parents want you to do,” she said to the CONTACT. “I did all that university, part-time jobs, long-term relationship but I felt unfulfilled. I was bored.” Wrestling had always …
Island Scoop!! Your One-Stop Source for Soca News | Carnival 2026 The Trinidad & Tobago Carnival season may be shorter this year, with Carnival Monday and Tuesday falling on February 16th and 17th, but the energy is already heating up, especially in the Chutney Soca scene. After years of fans saying Chutney Soca was fading, 2026 is proving there’s still plenty of life in the genre. Reigning champion Machel Montano has officially announced that he will return to defend his Chutney Soca Monarch crown at the Grand Finals on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at Skinner Park, San Fernando. Semi-Final Round …
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 teenager before moving to Montreal in 1991, where he built his reputation one stitch at a time. Known for his precise detailing, bold styling, and signature matching sets for families and couples, Daley has remained committed to the tradition, patience, and pride of handmade fashion. This year, he once again returned to Rip the Runway, a fashion and cultural showcase that has become a beloved platform for local designers, models, musicians, …
Montreal’s summer festival season is set to sizzle as Kes the Band—Trinidad and Tobago’s musical powerhouse takes the Rogers Stage at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on Friday, July 4 at 11:00 PM. Known for their explosive live performances and anthemic hits like Wotless, Savannah Grass, Tuesday on the Rocks, and Liki Tiki, the band is expected to deliver a high-energy set that will light up downtown Montreal with the vibrant pulse of Caribbean Soca. A fan favourite among local soca music enthusiasts and Caribbean diaspora communities across Canada, Kes the Band has spent nearly two decades blending genres and …
The LaSalle Multicultural Resource Center (LMRC) is delighted to invite the community to a fundraising tea party in support of their vital STEM AND HATS (Homework Assistance & Tutoring Support Program). This wonderful program provides crucial homework support and tutoring to students in our community. Join us for an afternoon of delightful refreshments and live entertainment on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at St. John Brebeuf Hall, located at 7777 George Street, LaSalle QC H8P 1C8. Tickets are available for pre-sale at $40 and will be $50 at the door. Your generous support will directly contribute to the continued success of …
I’ve a few questions to ask my readers. Do you put up a Christmas tree in your house in December? Do you eat turkey during Thanksgiving weekend? Do you buy Chocolate and Flowers for your loved ones duringValentine’s Day? I bet the majority of my readers will reply, Yes! If thats the case, have you ever stopped and ask yourself why? Despite your race, religion, culture or background we come from, we tend to follow traditions and adapt habits without truly knowing the meaning or history behind it. I myself am willing to confess to doing the same. Just last …
In the absence of any vaccination, I have developed total immunity to the swirling critiques regarding Black History — that, for example, it segregates history by and about Black people into one month, the coldest and shortest month of the year. As soon as February starts, I witness a proliferation of event notifications, social media posts, and articles that use the opportunities afforded by dedicating a whole month to teaching about Black history. My point of annoyance is reached when some of us, along with our allies in the struggle, chime in on how Black people were kept back and …
Rhona Stephanie (Morgan) Browne Rhona Stephanie (Morgan) Browne passed away peacefully at the tender age of 95 years on November 28, 2024 in Mississauga, Ontario. Rhona was born on the beautiful island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines on February 6, 1929, to her beloved parents, Christopher Morgan and Roseanna (Charles) Morgan. She had many accomplishments which included spending over 40 years dedicating her life to caring and serving those in need as a midwife, registered nurse, nursing supervisor and mentor in St. Vincent, Trinidad, England, United States and Montreal(Canada) before her retirement. Apart from her professional tenure, Rhona loved …
