Local hip-hop artiste                 CJ Flemings: Something New
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Local hip-hop artiste CJ Flemings: Something New

Newly signed with Warner Records, his sound is bold and exciting Rosie Awori Montreal songwriter, producer and rapper CJ Flemings has been steady on the musical grind for much...

Thousands Continue to die in a bid to set foot on European soil
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Thousands Continue to die in a bid to set foot on European soil

Nothing is more heart breaking for a parent than the inability to provide for, or protect their children. These are the main motivating factors for many African immigrants to...

They weathered THE STORM Now they are Here
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They weathered THE STORM Now they are Here

Family of seven is seeking help Rosie Awori Hurricane Dorian was the most powerful storm on record to hit the Bahamas. Between September 1st and 3rd, it parked itself...

Ethiopian prime minister awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
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Ethiopian prime minister awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed’s mediation efforts were recognized globally when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 11. The award recognized Abiy’s “efforts to achieve peace...

Marc Garneau Explores Canadian Politics
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Marc Garneau Explores Canadian Politics

Through the lens of the Liberals Rosie Awori The man who many consider to be the dean of Canadian politics, Marc Garneau sat down with the CONTACT to talk...

Robert GREEN answers the call of the environment
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Robert GREEN answers the call of the environment

Running for the Green Party in Westmount/NDG Rosie Awori “I have had bad climate anxiety. I know things need to change and we urgently need political leadership that will...

KENYANS SHATTER  MARATHON RECORDS
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KENYANS SHATTER MARATHON RECORDS

For the past 16 years, Paula Radcliffe’s women’s world record of 2:15:35 remained unmatched. However, on Sunday October 13, Kenyan athlete Brigid Kosgei shattered the record with a time...

Drones significantly changing the transport sector in Africa.
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Drones significantly changing the transport sector in Africa.

Over the last decade, a number of technological innovations have emerged to inject new life into Africa’s transport sector. One of them is the drone revolution. By definition, a...

BCQ celebrates 50 years with a gala evening
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BCQ celebrates 50 years with a gala evening

Rosie Awori The privileges that many Black Quebecers enjoy presently can be attributed to the work that organizations such as the Black Coalition of Quebec (BCQ), put in. And...

Montreal International Black Film Festival Kicks off
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Montreal International Black Film Festival Kicks off

Rosie Awori The Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) is coming to Montreal for the 15th year in a row. The festival is Canada’s largest film event that’s purely...