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Desirée Zagbai – Local Journalism Initiative   Marie-Danielle Duval draws inspiration from novels such as Sula by Toni Morrison and All About Love by Bell Hooks. She creates paintings and sculptures that evoke the importance of Black women’s identities and the different aspects of romantic relationships. Her recent exhibition, Cultiver l’amour explores these various topics. Duval has been a visual artist for five years. She knew she wanted to become one when she realized she could express her thoughts uniquely. “Arts was the only thing that gave me this kind of liberty to talk about everything, without censures, without boundaries,” …

Rosie Awori The streets of Lachine and Ville St Pierre came alive this past weekend for a colourful last hurrah before the cold sets in. With an array of creative costumes and vibrant displays of Caribbean culture, the Festi’Caraibes kicked off its inaugural celebration. As part of Montreal’s ongoing efforts to build more inclusive and resilient neighborhoods through its Quartiers Inclusifs et Résilients (Q.I.R.) initiative, the event was aimed at spotlighting the cultural richness of the Caribbean diaspora, bringing together residents of the borough for a celebration of food, music, and tradition. Lachine’s mayor, Maja Vodanovic, expressed her excitement for the event’s …