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New play explores the struggles of a Jamaican-Canadian family in Toronto

September 12, 2024 admin african caribbean community toronto, black immigrants, culture, immigrant life, little jamaica, Living, playwright, racism in canada, stratford, Theatre

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:00:27 +0000

Award-winning playwright Andrea Scott brings a fresh and poignant narrative to the stage with her latest play, Get That Hope. This powerful production dives deep into the life of the Whyte family, a Jamaican-Canadian family living in Toronto’s Little Jamaica. Through their story, Scott captures the struggles and resilience of a community often overlooked, reflecting […]

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Jamaican musical trailblazers made Toronto a world-class reggae hotspot

August 1, 2024 admin Arts and Culture, culture, diaspora, Jamaica, jamaican canadian, Living, music industry in canada, national film board of canada, nfb, reggae

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:40:27 +0000

At the height of the golden age of reggae, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars left their homeland to relocate to Toronto. Now their stories and the musical community they helped build are celebrated in an anthology series Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land.

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Making connections through cuisine

June 26, 2024 admin Cuisine, cultural diversity canada, culture, diverse cuisine, ethnic connections, ethnic food, immigrant community, Living, meaningful connections

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:01:05 +0000

One surprising way to make connections and integrate into your community might be through your palate! When moving to a new country, you often don’t expect to find the rich flavors of the dishes you have left behind or have a wide variety of choices. However, this isn’t the case for immigrants in Canada.

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Special programming to mark National Indigenous History Month

June 13, 2024 admin culture, First Nations, indigenous national history month, Indigenous Peoples, Living, national film board of canada, nfb

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:27:09 +0000

In June, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) brings special programming from different regions of the country to mark National Indigenous History Month.

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The 17th annual Doors Open Richmond celebrates the city’s rich cultural diversity

May 7, 2024 admin cultural diversity canada, cultural diversity in canada, culture, doors open, doors open richmond, Living, multicultural, multicultural festival, richmond museum

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:07:22 +0000

Museums, civic centres, local businesses, artist studios will open their doors for the free two-day Doors Open Richmond event, being held from June 8–9, 2024, in Richmond, British Columbia.

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Markham Talent invites submissions from performing artists in Ontario

May 2, 2024 admin Arts and Culture, culture, frank scarpitti, Living, Markham, markham arts council, markham talent, markham talent open casting call, ontario artists

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 02 May 2024 13:21:46 +0000

All performing artists including singers, songwriters, musicians, dancers, actors, models and other entertainers are invited to compete in the 2024 Markham Talent Open Casting Call open to all artists who live, study or work in Ontario.

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February is Black History Month in Canada

February 12, 2024 admin black history in canada, Black History Month, culture, february, jean augustine, Living

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:35:05 +0000

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.

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Chef Hemant Bhagwani shares his recipe for success

February 8, 2024 admin Cuisine, culture, Entrepreneurs, hemant bhagwani, indian-born immigrant, indo-canadian, master chef, People, restaurateur, south asian restaurants canada

Credit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:52:20 +0000

Master chef, restaurateur, sommelier and entrepreneur Hemant Bhagwani has created a multitude of famed eateries in Toronto and beyond.

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Chef Hemant Bhagawani shares his recipe for success

February 7, 2024 admin Cuisine, culture, Entrepreneurs, hemant bhagwani, indian-born immigrant, indo-canadian, master chef, People, restaurateur, south asian restaurants canada

Credit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:52:20 +0000

Master chef, restaurateur, sommelier and entrepreneur Hemant Bhagwani has created a multitude of famed eateries in Toronto and beyond

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Celebrate Chinese New Year 2024

February 6, 2024 admin celebrating chinese new year, Chinese new year, chinese year of the dragon, chinese-canadian, Community, culture, Living, lunar new year, year of the dragon

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:52:11 +0000

Chinese New Year 2024, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar Festival, falls on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This year ushers in the Year of the Dragon, associated with good fortune, wisdom and success.

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