The Leaders vying to become  prime minister of Canada
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The Leaders vying to become prime minister of Canada

As anti-vaxers, anti-maskers flood campaign for their freedoms to be maintained. Four other candidates are traversing the country campaigning. For three of them, their hope is that they will...

What’s in the platforms for us
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What’s in the platforms for us

In an election that might very well one of the most important in recent times, Canada’s Black and Caribbean community along with other marginalized groups are laser focused on...

We shouldn’t be in this situation but we are: Marc Miller on systemic racism
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We shouldn’t be in this situation but we are: Marc Miller on systemic racism

As minister of Indigenous Services, the issue of systemic racism is never far removed from the dossier of Marc Miller. The first thing he recognizes is that no one...

Housefather recognizes the challenges of  English-speaking Blacks
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Housefather recognizes the challenges of English-speaking Blacks

In the riding of Mount Royal, diversity runs amok: more than ten identifiable ethnic groups; close to 20 languages spoken around kitchen tables and probably another ten or religious...

NDP’s Emma is young,determined and energetic
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NDP’s Emma is young,determined and energetic

At the all-candidates’ debate at Victoria Hall in Westmount on Tuesday, September 14, New Democratic Party candidate, Emma Elbourne-Weinstock was a very credible representative of the party, on a...

OF POLITICS, POLITRICKS AND  POWER
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OF POLITICS, POLITRICKS AND  POWER

I must admit that I  have always voted Liberal, except a brief period when I supported the Conservative candidate Hon. Gerry Weiner , who was Minister of Multiculturalism, and...

Noel ‘Prezzie’ Alexander was a community builder
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Noel ‘Prezzie’ Alexander was a community builder

The passing of Noel Alexander, former president of the Jamaica Association, on Friday, September 10, marked a significant moment of loss for our community, Montreal, the province and indeed...

Lorraine Klaasen 40th Anniversary concert in Downtown Montreal
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Lorraine Klaasen 40th Anniversary concert in Downtown Montreal

For four decades, Lorraine Klaasen has been lighting up stages around the world with her exhilarating performances of African songs and dance. For most of that four decades the...

Emma Elbourne-Weinstock is worried so she got involved
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Emma Elbourne-Weinstock is worried so she got involved

Emma Elbourne-Weinstock admits to having been among the army of millennials who have become cynical and disillusioned with party politics but soon realized that apathy was not a choice....

Pioneer Women names scholarship after  founder Thelma Johnson
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Pioneer Women names scholarship after founder Thelma Johnson

Since 1985 the Caribbean Pioneer Women of Canada has been offering scholarships and bursaries to deserving students in Montreal and Jamaica. Over the years, the long-standing organization has handed...