BY TRISHA SMITH In the heart of downtown is the historical charm known as the Distillery District. Nestled within this urban tapestry were the most beautiful Black women and men, dressed in purple and blue glam, coming to celebrate yet another SheaMoisture collection in the sheik Archeo event space. The atmosphere was giving luxe with […] The post Step into Spring with SheaMoisture’s new collection first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY AMARI SUKHDEO Have you ever been excited to camp-in and order your favourite meal for delivery, only to be taken aback by that bill? That $18 ramen suddenly balloons to $32. Why the hefty price tag? Here’s what’s happening: Markup mayhem: When opposed to ordering straight from the restaurant, ordering through delivery apps frequently […] The post The cost of convenience: how much does delivery really cost? first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY KRISHNA MISTRY Twenty-three-year-old, Léonice Huet, is one of the few Black representations in badminton. Huet, a French badminton player, started her career at BadBonneval Club, and soon in 2014, she joined the CLT Orleans, another badminton club. She then debuted in the BWF, Badminton World Federation, competing in the VII Portuguese Junior 2015, where […] The post Will Léonice Huet (Black badminton player) qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY KAHA G. – 15 YEARS OLD What is archaeology? Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation: of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. It helps us understand past cultures, societies, and lifestyles by analyzing material culture left behind by ancient civilizations. In this case, archaeologists in the Bahamas have […] The post Beneath the waves: Unveiling the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade in the Bahamas first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY GLORIA O’KOYE Passion being fulfilled Is like cottonwood fluff burning evenly Across the land.   Not being caught up by any unnecessary Distractions. No need to set off forest fires That don’t need to be provoked, If there were no blessings And ceremonies that are ancestral Wisdom led.   Knowing that achievements stack up […] The post Everlasting Flames-to be Submitted first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY SIMONE J. SMITH I tell you, the team at Humanity Ova Vanity is solidifying their place in Toronto’s creative scene. It is incredible to see an organization embrace the essence of human creativity, curating experiences that transcend superficiality and celebrating the authentic expressions of people. With every event that the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper is […] The post Amplifying authentic African narratives; the stars came out at the BSO Symposium first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Under the theme ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Prosperity and Youth Empowerment,’ this year’s conference promises to be a pivotal platform for collaboration between Jamaicans, the Government and other stakeholders, as we work towards achieving the national development goals.” Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina […] The post Not just a reunion; It’s a powerful catalyst for unity and growth. Welcome to the 10thBiennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY PAUL JUNOR It has been eight years now since the federal government passed the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Bill in Canada. The passage of Bill C-14 in 2016 after the Supreme Court ruling in 2015 in the case of Carter Canada ruled that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are violated if there […] The post Sharp rise in the number of medically assisted deaths in Canada sparks concerns first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Alright, eggs. That’s all I need,” you say to yourself. “Ah, there we go!” You make your way to the dairy aisle, scanning the shelves for the eggs: Cage-free. Free-range. Hormone-free. Pasture-raised. Natural. Organic. It’s gotten more and more challenging to keep track of what all the egg cartons at the […] The post “Stop egging me on!” Companies are simply getting better at carefully wording things on their packaging first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more

BY PAUL JUNOR The announcement of a historic gift of $5 million to the African Studies Centre and the Centre for Caribbean Studies at the University of Toronto was made by Richard Rooney and will be matched by funds from the Faculty of Arts & Science to a total of $10 million. The establishment of […] The post Richard Rooney gifts $5 million to the African Studies Centre and the Centre for Caribbean Studies at the University of Toronto first appeared on Toronto Caribbean Newspaper ..read more