The Fireman “Niced Up” Montreal
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The Fireman “Niced Up” Montreal

Hard work does pay off and the success of “Shake It Down” is evidence of just that on Saturday September 17, at the Caribbean Food Factory in NDG. This...

Queen Elizabeth II: A pillar in the face of discontent
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Queen Elizabeth II: A pillar in the face of discontent

Elizabeth II, reigned for 70 years as Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Commonwealth. When she died at 96 years old on Thursday, September 8, the long...

Obituaries Aug 26, 2022
Obituaries

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...

Author H. Nigel Thomas has the  acclamations and the scars to show
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Author H. Nigel Thomas has the acclamations and the scars to show

This past May, H. Nigel Thomas added to his impressive list of achievements when he was awarded the 2022 Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize. He is one...

All things Vincy: From mas,  to picnic to Problem Child
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All things Vincy: From mas, to picnic to Problem Child

Vincy Mas 2022 began on Friday 24 June and is in full swing. It ends Tuesday 5, July. A couple issues ago I made a mention to Vincy Mas...

I have to go to Vincy Mas
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I have to go to Vincy Mas

From May 14, wearing a mask in several enclosed or partially enclosed public places is no longer mandatory. On public transit and at healthcare facilities, the obligation is maintained....

Celebrating 101: Happy Birthday to  Ms.Leonora Lewis
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Celebrating 101: Happy Birthday to Ms.Leonora Lewis

It was another wonderful celebration for a delightful Montrealer, Ms. Leonora Lewis who eased gracefully past the centenarian milestone and is enjoying her 101st year with her friends and...

Retiring Judge Dortelus is still troubled by  lack of diversity
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Retiring Judge Dortelus is still troubled by lack of diversity

Two decades after he was appointed to the Quebec Court, Judge Daniel Dortelus is set to resign on July 22. However, he is leaving with a heavy heart, knowing...

They bring nurturing and strong hands to community work
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They bring nurturing and strong hands to community work

Rosie Awori (LJI) Across the community, women leaders come from an array of disciplines from academia to health to administration and are finding themselves at the helm of community...

Meet Chanel M. Sutherland:  winner of the 2021 CBC Nonfiction Prize
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Meet Chanel M. Sutherland:  winner of the 2021 CBC Nonfiction Prize

Rosie Awori (LJI) In the socially distant silence of the pandemic last year, the brutal murder of George Floyd sparked boycotts, protests, and rallies. Discussions around race relations were...