Tabanca: When the Spirit Tells the Body Where It Belongs
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Tabanca: When the Spirit Tells the Body Where It Belongs

Salutations Everyone! I hope you all are excited, because we can see evidence that spring is coming! If you did not read my last article, the long and the...

Asia Mason’s THE TIES THAT BIND
Community NewsEvents

Asia Mason’s THE TIES THAT BIND

Marissa Ramnanan     Walking into the exhibition space in Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges feels like a homecoming for anyone with Caribbean roots. Munching on pholourie, with rum...

Carnival 2026
Entertainment

Carnival 2026

Island Scoop!! Your One-Stop Source for Soca News | Carnival 2026 The Trinidad & Tobago Carnival season may be shorter this year, with Carnival Monday and Tuesday falling on...

My First Tobago Carnival,  Where Mud, Mas & Music Take Center Stage
Entertainment

My First Tobago Carnival, Where Mud, Mas & Music Take Center Stage

So, hear what!! I finally experienced the Tobago Carnival for myself, and it was nothing short of amazing. I’ve attended Trinidad Carnival countless times, but Tobago offered something refreshingly...

Carimas 2025: A Celebration Worth Reflecting On
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Carimas 2025: A Celebration Worth Reflecting On

This year’s Carimas celebration brought out the energy, colour, and culture of our community, but it also exposed some deeper issues we need to address. As members of the...

West-Can Gala 2025: A Night to Remember – Thank You, Community!
Events

West-Can Gala 2025: A Night to Remember – Thank You, Community!

West-Can Folk Performing Company’s 2025 Gala on July 19th, was a vibrant celebration overflowing with memories, connections, rhythm, dance and so much food that we’re still recovering! But we...

In Loving Memory of Michael Julien
Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Michael Julien

Michael Julien, co-founder of the Roots Cultural Association, long-time employee of McGill University and former co-host of CKUT’s Bhum Bhum Tyme has passed away in the country of his...

West-Can Gala 2025: Celebrating 44+ Years of  Cultural Ambassadorship, Legacy & Community Pride
Community News

West-Can Gala 2025: Celebrating 44+ Years of Cultural Ambassadorship, Legacy & Community Pride

It’s time to reunite, reflect, and rejoice! West-Can Folk Performing Company warmly invites you—our past members, supporters, friends, and the wider community—to join us for our long-awaited Gala 2025,...

CARIMAS is ready to kick off Carnival season this July
Community News

CARIMAS is ready to kick off Carnival season this July

The Caribbean Coalition Network of Montreal (CCNM) kicked off the 2025 Carnival season in spectacular style with a VIP Mixer on May 8th at the Jamaica Association of Montreal....

Guess Who’s Coming 2 Tea!
Community News

Guess Who’s Coming 2 Tea!

Anne Janice Farray TV Host, Photographer, Human Rights Advocate, African Drummer/Dancer and Philanthropist, Mr. John Crow Alexander will once again be bringing his African-Grenadian pomp, passion and humour to...