Jamaica National celebrate the opening of JN Bank
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Jamaica National celebrate the opening of JN Bank

First Mutually owned bank in J’ca Contact Staff On February 1, Jamaica attained a historic first with the opening of the country’s first mutually owned commercial bank. The new...

All about Showtime’s Mr. Popular and  Machel and Bunji coming together to buss heads
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All about Showtime’s Mr. Popular and Machel and Bunji coming together to buss heads

In the previous issue I mentioned that Soca lovers are expecting real time information about Trinidad Carnival every time they open the Montreal Community Contact newspaper, that’s why I...

The State of Blackness
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The State of Blackness

English speaking Blacks have had a presence in Quebec for hundreds of years. Theirs has been a turbulent history. These days community advocates say things don’t look too good,...

Dayle King’s Next Chapter
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Dayle King’s Next Chapter

Renowned dance instructor and choreographer active as ever now that she has turned 60. She will be recognized on Friday, February 17 Contact Staff There’s something intriguing about Dayle...

Jamaica’s Gold medal goes to T&T
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Jamaica’s Gold medal goes to T&T

Jamaican sprinter tested positive for banned substance. Bolt’s triple-triple record in jeopardy Emotions across Trinidad and Tobago are bittersweet as the country celebrated its third Olympic gold medal, which...

SOME STEPS FORWARD AND THEN  SOME BACK SLIDING: TIME FOR A REVIVAL Opinions

SOME STEPS FORWARD AND THEN SOME BACK SLIDING: TIME FOR A REVIVAL

By Clarence S. Bayne Whenever, we are discussing the history of Blacks in Montreal and Quebec there are two tendencies that I observe in both official circles and among...

About Vybz Kartel and The Sting
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About Vybz Kartel and The Sting

We remember Anand Yankarran and Fluxy First and foremost I would like to wish all the Community CONTACT readers a Happy and prosperous New Year. Struggles and heartaches are...

Community Events Jan 12, 2017
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Community Events Jan 12, 2017

 Fashion, Dinner and Dance on Jan.28 The runway at Le Manoir in NDG 5319 Notre Dame De Grace Ave. is expected to sparkle on Saturday, January 28th as a...

Our Community’s year in review – 2016
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Our Community’s year in review – 2016

By Gemma Raeburn-Baynes This year 2016 was a memorable one  for our community, which met with happiness and celebration for some and trials and tribulations for many. We laughed...

Caribbean Christmas Traditions
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Caribbean Christmas Traditions

I would like to ask my readers, how many Caribbean Christmas traditions and customs do you practice or celebrate in your household? Caribbean tradition provides an important connection with...