Obituaries November 2, 2022
Obituaries

Obituaries November 2, 2022

Eugene “Aunt Gene” Pennycooke (nee Roberts) January 29th, 1931 – November 4th, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eugene Pennycooke, in Montreal, on November 4th,...

CBAC: Advocacy  beyond  the pandemic
Community News

CBAC: Advocacy beyond the pandemic

Nompumelelo Moyo (LJI) Like many other organisations, the Council of Black Aging Community (CBAC) faced setbacks during the pandemic. The restrictions and isolation brought on by COVID-19 limited interaction...

GEMSTAR SCHOLARSHIP Winners announced
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GEMSTAR SCHOLARSHIP Winners announced

On September 29, the Laval branch of the Bank of Montreal (BMO) hosted an award ceremony to celebrate the three students receiving the inaugural scholarships from the GemStar Scholarship...

Hilltoppers hand out awards at scaled-back affair
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Hilltoppers hand out awards at scaled-back affair

Hilltoppers Sport and Cultural Club’s “micro-banquet and awards ceremony” was held on October 8, at The Chalet in Dollard des Ormeaux. It was a toned-down affair but the excitement...

Barbados House staged Montreal’s First Soca Run Festival
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Barbados House staged Montreal’s First Soca Run Festival

Mid morning September 24 and some members of Barbados House Montreal were on the run on the streets of LaSalle, participating in the first edition of the Soca Run...

NBA 2023 Expectations
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NBA 2023 Expectations

The NBA has never been more talented. Expectations for this season are up in the air as a multitude of contenders emerged throughout this year (the whole of 2022)....

Dominique Anglade: Quo Vadis?
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Dominique Anglade: Quo Vadis?

Dr. Alwin Spence So, as expected the Liberal knives are being sharpened and ready for what may be major surgery. A surgeon-in-chief has not yet come forward since everyone...

Obituaries Oct 21, 2022
Obituaries

Obituaries Oct 21, 2022

Mrs. Sylvia Ella Forde (nee Warner) (Barnes) February 10, 1930 – September 10, 2022 At the noble age of 92, Mrs. Sylvia Ella Forde (nee Warner) (Barnes) passed away...

Jamaican Gala celebrates national heroes
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Jamaican Gala celebrates national heroes

On Saturday, October 15, a wide cross-section of Montrealers are expected to join officers and members of The Jamaica Association of Montreal at their Annual Heroes and Heroine Banquet,...

Showcase of entrepreneurs at COGOP
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Showcase of entrepreneurs at COGOP

On September 24, The Women’s Ministry of the Church Of God Of Prophecy hosted a business exposition at the church-hall showcasing a range of entrepreneurial endeavors among the congregation...