The Black Community Resource Centre’s  Tribute to Stanley G. Grizzle
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The Black Community Resource Centre’s Tribute to Stanley G. Grizzle

Desirée Zagbai (Local Journalism Initiative) Almost a decade after his passing, Stanley G. Grizzle’s legacy continues to live on. The Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC) has launched a new...

TOO CLOSE TO CALL
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TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Dr. Alwin Spence It is no use pretending and distancing ourselves from the all-important ‘one of a kind’ election in the United States. Yes, as our neighbour to the...

Detox or Not to Detox for Healthy Living
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Detox or Not to Detox for Healthy Living

I was invited to do a presentation to a group of lovely ladies several weeks ago and one of the questions they had was about detoxification. It was a...

Remembrance Day:Honouring our soldiers
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Remembrance Day:Honouring our soldiers

As we approach Remembrance Day on November 11th, our hearts turn toward the countless men and women who have served, sacrificed, and given their lives in defense of our...

Obituaries Nov 8, 2024
Obituaries

Obituaries Nov 8, 2024

Eunice Afflick Schobug Eunice Afflick Schobugh, a God-fearing woman, departed on Sept. 25, 2024, leaving behind three children: Millicent Redway Douglas, Beverley Grant, Clive Grant; son in laws Montrose...

Reggae superstar Sanchez in town Nov 16
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Reggae superstar Sanchez in town Nov 16

Jamaican reggae singer Sanchez is set to captivate audiences in Montreal with a live concert on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at L’Olympia. Sanchez is one of the all-time favourite...

YVONNE SAM; STEADFASTLY MAKING MOVES IN COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND LITERATURE
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YVONNE SAM; STEADFASTLY MAKING MOVES IN COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND LITERATURE

  Our Contact staff, contributors and alumni are constantly making ripples in society. It gives us great joy to celebrate our very own Yvonne Sam, who was recently honoured...

The Centre socioéducatif Lasallien launches the new the AWS Think Big Space
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The Centre socioéducatif Lasallien launches the new the AWS Think Big Space

Desirée Zagbai (Local Journalism Initiative) The Centre socioéducatif Lasallien has launched a new educational lab in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood with the support of Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS...

The Evolution of Curls Series
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The Evolution of Curls Series

Imagine if the natural hair movement had never existed—if we had always been told that our curls were beautiful just as they are. How different would our experiences have...

West Island Black Community  Association Hosts Successful  ‘Tropical Nights’ Community Gala
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West Island Black Community Association Hosts Successful ‘Tropical Nights’ Community Gala

The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) held its annual “Tropical Nights” gala on September 21st in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The event celebrated the community’s achievements and raised funds for future...