TORONTO: Jamaica-born Lillie Johnson, the grand dame of sickle cell advocacy in Ontario, was invested into the Order of Canada by Edith Dumont, lieutenant-governor of Ontario, at a special ceremony held at the long-term care residence where she...
When Dr. Harcourt Fuller found a wallet with banknotes — including one with the image of Marcus Garvey — underneath a house in Kingston, Jamaica, when he was just nine years old, little did he know that it would lead to him becoming the founder and...
In its celebration of Black History Month, the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) chose the theme ‘Black Resistance’ and lauded three individuals who, it said, exemplified such through their work, advocacy and commitment to equity. Dr Andrew B....
TORONTO: Veteran musician, Jamaican Canadian Jay Douglas who has performed in Canada and Jamaica for more than 50 years, is being celebrated for his contribution to the art at two Black History Month events during February. Douglas, who first...
TORONTO: Canada lost one of its leading dub poets when KlydeBroox, aka Durm-I, who performed on many stages across North America, Europe and the Caribbean, died in Hamilton, Ontario, of cancer on January 20. He was 66 years old. Born in Little...
TORONTO: A new initiative in Montreal, Canada will shine light on black life in Quebec in an upcoming exhibition during February – Black History Month – and will make a virtual reality tour of all the places Marcus Garvey visited there accessible...
TORONTO: A group that represents international students from Jamaica and the Caribbean says Canada’s plan to cap the number of international student permits over the next two years, is no surprise given the current situation for most...
TORONTO: Visitors to the Ontario Legislature, Queen’s Park, will be able to view a new commemorative bust of Canada’s first black member of parliament, first black Canadian cabinet minister, and Ontario’s first black Lieutenant Governor Lincoln...
TORONTO: Marie Clarke Walker, a veteran Jamaican-Canadian labour leader, has expressed satisfaction with the recommendations of a task force set up to to undertake the most comprehensive review of Canada’s Employment Equity Act since its...
TORONTO: The new year started with good news for three residents of Ontario of Jamaican heritage who were appointed to the Order of Ontario for 2023. Gervan Fearon, president of George Brown College; retired internist, Dr. Herbert Ho Ping Kong;...
TORONTO: A Jamaican-Canadian centenarian has been named among the 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada – one of the country’s highest honours – “for her long-time dedication to improving public health within the black community, notably...
TORONTO: Another Jamaican has been appointed to the Senate of Canada. Paulette Senior, the president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, has been appointed by Governor General Mary Simon as an independent senator to...
TORONTO: A Jamaican Canadian has been appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour for outstanding achievement. Marva Wisdom, a senior equity and leadership practitioner, accepted the honour acknowledging her ‘teams’ or ‘the...
TORONTO: A project led by Jamaican-Canadian award-winning placemaker Jay Pitter about Toronto’s cultural district, Little Jamaica, has won a Heritage Toronto award which recognises extraordinary contributions to the city’s heritage. The Public...
Sheila June Alexander, a former managing director at The Gleaner’s North America office, was described as loyal, articulate, disciplined, selfless and tenacious by her nephew, Daryl Vaz, member of Parliament for Portland Western at a service of...
TORONTO: The Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), formerly Ryerson, recently unveiled a portrait of its late chancellor emeritus, Jamaica-born G. Raymond Chang, which will be prominently displayed in The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing...
TORONTO: A Jamaican-Canadian police superintendent has pleaded guilty to seven counts of misconduct, at a disciplinary tribunal headed by retired South Simcoe Police Deputy Chief Robin McElary-Downer. It is alleged that Supt Stacy Clarke committed...
TORONTO: A seasoned Canadian tourism industry professional has won the Edith Baxter Memorial Award which was launched in 2021 and biennially recognises outstanding individuals who leverage their influence to promote the positive advancement of...
TORONTO: A group of Caribbean seniors will receive free lunches twice a week for six months at their regular activity sessions. The announcement was made at the annual Caribbean Canadian Seniors’ Brunch held at the Jamaican Canadian Community...
TORONTO: A black men’s health organisation is rolling out a series of educational videos about prostate cancer to help raise awareness and support for those living with the condition in Ontario. The Walnut Foundation (TWF), led by Jamaican Anthony...
A new report scanning public education in Canada has found that ministries of education in the provinces and territories could do more to include the contributions of black Canadians in comprehensive and meaningful ways in elementary and secondary...
A Jamaican-Canadian pioneer in the hair salon business in Toronto has died at the age of 85. Kemeel Pethro Azan was born on February 4, 1938 in Clarendon, Jamaica, and immigrated to Canada in 1957, one year after his mother came to the country. He...
Jamaica’s top diplomats in Canada have thanked the Jamaican diaspora for its overwhelming support over their three-year tour of duty now at an end. A community farewell reception was hosted for Sharon Miller, High Commissioner for Jamaica to Canada...
A Jamaican Canadian judge is urging Jamaicans in the diaspora to engage with and support the next generation to participate and continue to aspire for positions in which they can help themselves and their fellow citizens. “This starts with...
Ewart Livingstone Walters, a veteran journalist, editor, author, former diplomat and public servant, was laid to rest in Ottawa on Friday but the memories of him, and his work, will long remain with those who knew him. Walters, 83, who was born in...
