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By Gemma Raeburn-Baynes This year’s Spice Island Cultural Festival is back at Vinet Park in Little Burgundy on July 9. Organizers say the two-year hiatus gave them an opportunity...

Raj Basdeo Acts of institutional racism displayed by the powers that be inside the Canadian state surprise me at times, although they truly should not. These events happen frequently,...

Melissa Murphy (LJI) This was the theme at the inaugural flag raising ceremony that was held at the Pierrefonds Community High School last Tuesday, February 1st. Standing shoulder to...

Melissa Murphy (LJI) On March 5th, all eyes will be locked on the highly anticipated 6th edition of Gala Dynastie, being held virtually from the Maisonneuve Theatre, at 7:30pm....

Submitted by Rhema Walters In memory of Shawn Birch and all the other Blacks killed by other Blacks. My young nephew was stabbed in his heart by another black...

Rosie Awori (LJI) Montrealers are invited to join Grenadians and friends of Grenada on Monday, February 7, in the celebration of the 48th Anniversary of Grenada’s Independence. The event,...

Happy New Year. May you have a bountiful supply of blessings over the year ahead. As many of you begin to put you New Year’s resolution into practice, I...

Karim Fall (LJI) Joel Anthony has had success at multiple levels in his playing career from college to the NBA. Now he is hoping to recreate some of those...

by Melissa Murphy On Saturday, December 11, join the Jireh Gospel Choir and the Montreal Gospel Choir (MGC) for their annual Christmas Gospel Celebration, where these acclaimed choirs will...

By Robin Morais Overcoming obstacles, both inside and outside of the Boxing ring, is nothing new for Trinidad and Tobago’s Super Heavyweight boxer Nigel Paul, who was forced to...