Freeze International in Mtl. “for I AM SOCA”
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Freeze International in Mtl. “for I AM SOCA”

Approximately one month away till the Canadian I AM SOCA (Long Live Soca) tour reaches Montreal. On the Victoria long weekend, the tour which starts Friday May 19th in...

Caribbean man who changed Canada’s exclusionary immigration laws
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Caribbean man who changed Canada’s exclusionary immigration laws

Donald Willard Moore (1891-1994), was a community leader and civil rights activist who fought to change Canada’s exclusionary immigration laws. Donald Moore was born at Lodge Hill, St. Michael’s...

Obituaries January 20, 2023
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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...

Obituaries Nov 18, 2022
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Obituaries Nov 18, 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...

An Apology and Positioning Concordia University for a future free of institutionalized racism
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An Apology and Positioning Concordia University for a future free of institutionalized racism

“Today, we must recognize how institutional racism manifests itself, not just historically, but in the current reality of our education systems, including higher education.” The words of Graham Carr,...

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...

Obituaries Oct 21, 2022
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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...

Meet Montrealer Zaire Odle: golf is his game
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Meet Montrealer Zaire Odle: golf is his game

Zaire Odle carries the weight of expectations well. You see, big things are expected of the 21-year-old Montreal golfer who recently turned pro and has his eyes set on...

At 109 years old, Mrs. Una Adams  enjoys  reading and African violets
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At 109 years old, Mrs. Una Adams enjoys reading and African violets

As she approaches another birthday on October 15th, her 109th, Mrs. Una Adams says these days she is less inclined for any big celebration. “I’m really looking forward to...

Obituaries Aug 26, 2022
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Obituaries Aug 26, 2022

Wilton “Jun Jun” Geoffrey Moore Jr Sunrise: October 21, 1951 – Sunset: August 16, 2022 It is with immense grief and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of...