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Montreal is finally having a Caribbean Carnival this year. I feel I could run in town again, jump and shake the ground again. Wave with all my friends and them, no place like home, home, home. words of road March king Mical Teja song “DNA”. 2024 is the year we say bye bye to Montreal Carifiesta and welcome to”MONTREAL CARIMAS”. Some might say it’s a bittersweet feeling, but I feel like everything had to work out the way it is. On April 3, 2024, the city of Montreal posted the List of organizations supported in 2024. Where the (CCNM) The …

Andrew Forbes Andrew Forbes peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 68, in his hometown of Montreal, Quebec. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile, never complaining, and displaying strength to the very end. For those fortunate enough to know Andrew, knew him as a long-haul hardworking trucker, with an extensive passion for trucking, enjoying his travels across North America spanning over 45 years. He expanded that passion, into co-partnering with Flatliner Transport Inc. from where he retired. He was known for his “cool as a …

An hour into the Taste of Tea party, Sandra Anderson is walking on to the stage to receive the Playmas Montreal Cultural Association Woman of Merit Award from the Mayor of the City of Cote-Saint Luc, Mr. Mitchell Brownstein. The crowd cheers as she approaches and the loudest cheers come from her family, her husband, Pastor Joel Anderson, her sons AJ, Roshaun and Jayden and her daughter-in-law Shernelle. With 28 years of teaching under her belt in two different continents, Sandra Anderson feels like she’s just getting revved up. Her beginnings are from the little town of Soho St. Thomas, …

By Desirée Zagbai Going to the grocery store used to be serene, but it is now a place of anxiety. Food prices are increasing at a rapid rate. A report by Canada’s Food Price Report 2024 shows that food prices will increase by 2.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent. The average family of four is expected to spend $16,297.20 on food in 2024, an increase of up to $701.79 from last year. These statistics worry Montrealers, and some people have no choice but to cut their daily food consumption. In these troubling times, food banks in Canada are putting …

Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone and that’s why event planner Widma Jean Jacques aka BigWill has teamed up with his soulmate Suerita Spooner, to bring you an event titled LOVERS & FRIENDS on February 14th 2024, Valentines Day. LOVERS & FRIENDS is an exquisite date-night that features two unique artists and a live ban. Shaharah Sinclair of Jamaican descent is one of the unique artists on the cast. This Montrealer has music running through her veins, as her father’s gospel influence inspired her at a tender age of five. …

Globally, February has become synonymous with the ubiquitous celebration of Black History Month. However, over the years it has become apparent that the spirit of solidarity as regards Blackness and achievements, even during the shortest month of the year, has not been embraced by the Black diaspora and most notably Africa and some parts of the Caribbean. For whom is it really synonymous? The notion of Black history month has its roots in the United States of America. It was founded by African American scholar Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson. Woodson, who earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University, had noticed that …

“My name is Susan Elrington and I have a problem that maybe you can help me solve.” An unexpected phone call on a bright summer day in 1986 changed the course of Howard ‘Stretch’ Carr’s life. Susan Elrington the then station manager at CKUT called him asking him if he could host the West Indian Rhythms show. And since 1987, he has been at the helm of the Montreal’s first and longest running Caribbean culture program. “I had been playing in a band and was an MC at different events so some people knew who I was” Strech explains to …

Maurice “Mo” Jean Tremblay March 17, 1950 – Novembre 29. 2023 In Loving Memory of a remarkable Man, born in Montreal, Quebec and later finding his final resting place in Toronto, Ontario after bravely facing cancer. At 73, Maurice leaves behind a legacy cherished by his Mother Carmen. A devoted husband of 30 years to Erica Barnett. Maurice was also a loving and dear father to Melissah Mercer-Tremblay, Meshawna Mercer-Tremblay (Amanda) and Kiona Mercer-Tremblay (Earl). Loving Step-father to Brittany Barnett & Dylan Barnett. A proud and cherished Grandpa to Theodore, Masai, Matias and Malaki. Nephew to his cherished Uncle Eddie …

On behalf of the Cote des Neiges Black Community Association (CDNBCA/ BCA), I’d like to thank the community who attended and supported our 50th anniversary celebration on November 23rd, 2023. As mentioned, I’ve spent more than ¾ of my life with the BCA in my life and my heart. Starting in the Teen Leadership program led by Kathy Roach helped me create the lasting bonds and friendships that I have today. Many of whom were in the room with us on Thursday night. At that time, I had no knowledge of the BCA’s beginnings with Leroy Butcher and Vera Jackson’s …

Readers!! How many Christmas Caribbean Traditions and Christmas Customs do you practise or celebrate in your household? Caribbean Tradition provides an important connection with the past Roots, heritage, core values are often all part of that connection and bring value and meaning into our lives. Understanding and sharing our Caribbean traditions, heritage and belief systems can provide insight into present day life. That being said, December 25th 2023 will mark my 17TH year anniversary hosting the Annual Christmas Show title “Island Riddims” live on CKUT 90.3FM, from noon to 5pm on Christmas Day. Let’s remember that traditions can provide comfort. …