Senate honours Black artists
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 Two works by internationally acclaimed Black Canadian artists were installed outside the Red Chamber on September 18, 2020 — the first art display in the Senate arranged...
Marci Ien wins Toronto by election
Federal Liberals hold onto Toronto Centre, York Centre in byelections Muriel Draaisma · CBC News · Oct 26, 2020 The federal Liberals have held onto the Ontario ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre...
PSAC resignations follow article by Black manager
Clash over article by Black manager leads to high-profile resignations at PSAC Amanda Pfeffer · CBC News · Posted: Sep 25, 2020 Canada’s largest public service union, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), is...
Superior court rules against Business racism
Black business owners win against racism in Ontario Superior Court decision By Amira Elghawaby Contributing ColumnistTue., Sept. 22, 2020 Lassie Charles was almost ready to give up. She told her husband...
Canadian government support for Black businesses
Trudeau announces cash for loans, support to Black Canadian entrepreneurs Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sits alongside HXOUSE co-founder Ahmed Ismail, as he meets with Black entrepreneurs at HXOUSE in Toronto,...
Black Canadians at higher risk of Covid 19
Black Canadians get sick more from COVID-19. Scientists aim to find out why Antibody study could help inform policies to minimize risk in Black communities Emily Chung, Vik Adhopia, Melanie Glanz · CBC News · Posted:...
Take BLM sign down: Anonymous letter
Anonymous letter tells Stittsville resident to take down Black Lives Matter lawn sign The letter to Wendy Knight Agard contained a few terse sentences chastising her for the sign she...
Plaques set up of Canadian slave owners
Person who erected them has chosen to stay anonymous Ania Bessonov · CBC News · Posted: Aug 23, 2020 1872 comments Temporary plaques exposing the history of the families behind some of Toronto’s street...
Canada recognizes 4 Black historic designations
Government of Canada recognizes Black history in Canada with four new historic designations From: Parks Canada News release These new designations illustrate some of the collective and personal experiences of Black...
Top tips for at-home learning
(NC) Although kids are slowly returning to school this fall, learning doesn’t have to be restricted to the classroom. In fact, a survey completed in the spring found that parents...