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Monthly Archive

2017

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 18 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
A journal for black girls in love
Books
Meres J. Weche

A journal for black girls in love

"In my quest to find love, I have failed many times... Yet recently, I came to the realization that in order to find true and healthy love, I must first be in love with myself!" With these words, awar read more..
A commitment to diversity at Deloitte Canada
Careers and Workplace
Meres J. Weche

A commitment to diversity at Deloitte Canada

Deloitte LLP was listed last year in the Globe and Mail among Canada’s best companies to find strength in diversity. The article mentions a number of diverse workforce initiatives, such as the Canadia... read more..
Ontario Black History Society welcomes new President
Community
Meres J. Weche

Ontario Black History Society welcomes new President

"In a collective effort to make a difference, we will continue to go forward, upward, and onward." The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is pleased to announce the election of a new President and read more..
Other Side of the Game: An interview with Amanda Parris
Arts and Entertainment
Meres J. Weche

Other Side of the Game: An interview with Amanda Parris

"I'm really passionate about telling Canadian stories, and telling them well and authentically," said Amanda Parris during our phone conversation about her play Other Side of the Game, which is closin read more..
How mortgages have changed
Finance and Money
News Canada

How mortgages have changed

If you're like millions of Canadians, you're busy paying down your mortgage. It could take 25 years or so, but it can be a great way to accumulate personal wealth, especially if house prices rise. How... read more..
Q&A with Zainab Balogun
Movies
Meres J. Weche

Q&A with Zainab Balogun

I recently caught up with Nigerian actress Zainab Balogun to chat about her recent experience at TIFF promoting her film The Royal Hibiscus Hotel. In between her busy travel schedule in Moro... read more..
Lukumi: An Afrofuturistic Dub Opera
Arts and Entertainment
Meres J. Weche

Lukumi: An Afrofuturistic Dub Opera

Coming into its final weekend at the Tarragon Theatre Extraspace, Lukumi: A Dub Opera, by African-Jamaican dub poet, playwright-performer and arts-educator d'bi.young anitafrika explores an Afrofuturi... read more..
Meet Miss Universe Canada 2017 pageant finalist Katherine Highgate
Community
Meres J. Weche

Meet Miss Universe Canada 2017 pageant finalist Katherine Highgate

The Miss Universe Canada 2017 pageant will be held this Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's John Bassett Theatre. One of the finalists this year is Toronto-based Kather... read more..
The Walrus Talks: Africa's Next Generation
Community
Adele Ambrose

The Walrus Talks: Africa's Next Generation

Traditionally, the Walrus has focused on Canada and its place in the world. However, recently, they’ve also widened their vision to include refreshing new conversations showcasing Africa’s future lead... read more..
Black/African Films at TIFF 2017
Movies
Meres J. Weche

Black/African Films at TIFF 2017

At this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), three African films are featured in the Contemporary World Cinema category -- spotlighting forty-eight of the best new films worldwide. Those... read more..
Understand “readvanceable mortgages” when house hunting
Finance and Money
News Canada

Understand “readvanceable mortgages” when house hunting

You've saved up a 20 percent down payment and are eager to enter the real estate market. For the remaining amount, your bank is likely to offer you a readvanceable mortgage. But should you take it? T... read more..
Tackling mental health at the Fringe Festival
Theatre
Meres J. Weche

Tackling mental health at the Fringe Festival

The annual Toronto Fringe Festival, coming up from July 5-16, continues its grassroots efforts to connect emerging to more established artists to captive audiences through theatre. It’s Ontario’s larg... read more..
Darryl Hinds: The Farce is very strong in this one
Arts and Entertainment
Meres J. Weche

Darryl Hinds: The Farce is very strong in this one

Canadian television audiences have enjoyed viewing the CBC’s AIR FACE for many years, a New Year’s Eve tradition in which the popular comedy troupe skewers Canadian politics, current affairs, and pop ... read more..
5 unique and useful wedding gift ideas
Shopping
News Canada

5 unique and useful wedding gift ideas

Here are some creative ideas being seen in wedding catalogues and registry wish lists across Canada this year. 1. The gift of choice. Nowadays, many couples have been living together for years befor... read more..
How to be money-smart in retirement
Finance and Money
News Canada

How to be money-smart in retirement

Many of us look forward to retirement as an opportunity to pursue new goals or reactivate life-long interests. With the right financial planning, you can be on track to achieve the financial security ... read more..
5 minor mistakes that can cost you big on car insurance
Finance and Money
News Canada

5 minor mistakes that can cost you big on car insurance

Although basic insurance standards vary from province to province, all Canadian car owners are legally required to have automobile insurance on each of their vehicles. Here, Lisa Purves, director of p... read more..
C’est Moi: Her story, our story
Movies
Meres J. Weche

C’est Moi: Her story, our story

As we celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary this year, a new short film by emerging Canadian filmmaker Howard J. Davis asks us to examine the ghosts in the closet of our history. His film C'est Moi ex... read more..
Ngozi Paul explores the power of imagination
Theatre
Meres J. Weche

Ngozi Paul explores the power of imagination

In her one-woman play The Emancipation of Ms. Lovely, currently running until April 8 as part of the inaugural season at Crow's Theatre, storyteller and actor Ngozi Paul examines a black woman’s sea... read more..
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