Montrealer creates the “Riddim”  the flavors Tobago carnival

Montrealer creates the “Riddim” the flavors Tobago carnival

A few months ago, in the midst of the pandemic, we met Michael Ramroop O’Sobrian hunkered down in his...

Trinidad and Tobago 60th Independence  celebration and reflection

Trinidad and Tobago 60th Independence celebration and reflection

On August 30, 1962 then premier, Dr. Eric Williams delivered a message to the youth of Trinidad and Tobago:...

You, Me, Comedy and BigWill

You, Me, Comedy and BigWill

I’ve just come to the realization that, after all the years I’ve been writing about entertainment in this newspaper,...

Black Don’t Crack

Black Don’t Crack

By David Archer The other day someone said “don’t talk about mental health in our community.” Instead, they must...

More Blues Fest in Pointe Claire Village on Sept 10

More Blues Fest in Pointe Claire Village on Sept 10

Music lovers are in for an additional treat as the West Island Blues Festival stages another edition for 2022...

Backstage at Carnegie Hall: racism and the electric guitar

Backstage at Carnegie Hall: racism and the electric guitar

lived for only 25 years. But his short life-span from July 29, 1916 to March 2, 1942 did not...

Oscar Peterson’s newly minted $1 coin

Oscar Peterson’s newly minted $1 coin

On August 11, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a new $1 coin to honor world renowned pianist Oscar Peterson,...

Jamaican seasonal workers complain  about abusive conditions on Canadian farms

Jamaican seasonal workers complain about abusive conditions on Canadian farms

Seasonal agricultural workers from Jamaica are complaining about inhuman working conditions on Canadian farms. The complaints outlined in a...

Reduce violence on Montreal streets

Reduce violence on Montreal streets

Along with the reports and headlines’ domination of the marked rise in violence on Montreal streets, comes the tired...

The Morning Detour owns Friday morning radio

The Morning Detour owns Friday morning radio

There are many reasons why a growing cross-section of Montrealers is tuning in to The Morning Detour show on...