Obituaries February 3, 2023
Obituaries

Obituaries February 3, 2023

In Memory of our Loving Mother Veronica Baptiste Sunrise: 27.09.1925 Sunset: 17.02.2016 You will always be in our hearts. You are sadly missed by your children, Hollis, Michael and...

Bountiful Blessings extend helping hands
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Bountiful Blessings extend helping hands

Fifteen years after opening their doors, Bountiful Blessings a west island based charitable organization continues to be a force for good in the lives many Montrealers who are struggling...

Playwright Christine Rodriguez uses her experiences as a navigation instrument for teenagers
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Playwright Christine Rodriguez uses her experiences as a navigation instrument for teenagers

Immigration and identity politics are enduring issues in Quebec and all too familiar to Montreal playwright Christine Rodriguez who uses her recently published play to shine a light on...

Translating the Politics and Popular Culture of a Rebel Generation
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Translating the Politics and Popular Culture of a Rebel Generation

Quietly, and without much fanfare and bluster, Daniel McNeil is one of Canada’s most important Black intellectuals. Once an aspiring English footballer (soccer player), he instead chose academia. Having...

Obituaries January 20, 2023
Obituaries

Obituaries January 20, 2023

A Barbadian-Canadian Caesar: Erla Blandeen Hewitt Sandiford, RN By Calvin G.W. Sandiford My mother, Erla Blandeen Hewitt Sandiford, came from a simple background. She was the daughter of a...

Sharon Pilgrim uses “Giving Back With Grayson” to bless children
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Sharon Pilgrim uses “Giving Back With Grayson” to bless children

Nompumelelo Moyo (LJI) Driven by her passion to help others, Sharon Pilgrim, co-founder of Afro Canadian Philanthropic Initiative (ACPI) has touched and changed the lives of many through her...

For the best healthy living results…eat better or exercise?
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For the best healthy living results…eat better or exercise?

Marlene Roache As we set new health goals for the year ahead or build upon existing ones, some of us may be wondering what yields the best health results...

Obituaries Jan 6, 2022
Obituaries

Obituaries Jan 6, 2022

Catherine Clemencia JOSEPH 1952 - 2022 Our community lost a loyal and dedicated supporter and worker with the passing of Catherine Joseph in early December 2022, after a courageous...

Antiguan students visited Montreal  with a book and a message
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Antiguan students visited Montreal with a book and a message

On Thursday, December 29, six students from Antigua were in Montreal, sharing stories. All six, Shenika Bentick, Sheneilla Somerset, Joel Lewis, Destiny Simon, Kwame Howell, Ghenae Emanuel are part...

Two Community Stalwarts Honored
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Two Community Stalwarts Honored

Educator Erene Anthony On November 18, Ms. Erene Anthony, a stalwart of education, spiritual leadership and community work was honored with the 2022 Montreal Community Cares Lifetime Achievement Award...