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AJAC Announces 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Finalists

Automobile Journalists Association of Canada announces top three finalists in four categories  Winners will be unveiled on Thursday, February 13th at the Canadian International AutoShow The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) revealed the 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2025 today during a media preview ceremony at the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS). Competing […]

First Ministers’ Statement on the Canada-United States Relationship

“Canada and the United States have the closest and most successful partnership in the world. At their meeting today, Canada’s First Ministers reiterated that the two countries are stronger, more prosperous, and safer when they work together. “First Ministers discussed ways to protect Canadian families, workers, and employers from the consequences of possible U.S. tariffs, which […]

KUUMBA 2025, Toronto’s largest Black Futures Month Festival, Turns 30!

Toronto, ON – KUUMBA, Toronto’s largest and longest-running festival of Black culture and futures, returns in February 2025 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Promising a vibrant lineup throughout February, this edition honours the Black journey to liberation, integrating artists, creators and audiences in the multidisciplinary fields of music, theatre, dance, spoken word and more.  Presented by TD Bank […]

Call for Submissions : CJF Awards and Fellowships

2025 is now upon us, and the deadline for applications to the CJF Awards and Fellowships approaches.  We’re proud to offer awards honouring significant contributions to journalism and to provide fellowship opportunities for journalists. For 2025, the CJF is thrilled to introduce two new fellowships: The CJF-CP News Creator Fellowships, and the CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship, in partnership […]

The 11th RORC Transatlantic Race Sets Off in Spectacular Style

 The 11th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race launched in spectacular style, with perfect sailing conditions just outside Marina Lanzarote. The stunning backdrop of Arrecife and the excitement in the air set the stage for an unforgettable start to this iconic ocean adventure. Conditions at the start were picture-perfect with a steady northeasterly breeze climbing […]

Destinations Embracing Black History Month

Baltimore, MD  The Charm City’s cultural institutions put Black culture front and centre. AFRAM, one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast, takes place at Druid Hill Park Juneteenth weekend each year. This free, family-oriented celebration of Baltimore’s African American heritage features music, entertainers, children’s activities, African drumming, carnival mask-making and more. The National Great Blacks in […]

One Week to RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race Registration Opening

Just one week remains to go until the all-important opening of registration for the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. This will take place on Wednesday 15 January at 1000 UTC (1100 Europe). Those wishing to participate in the world’s largest offshore yacht race must do so via the RORC’s entry system www.sailraceHQ.com. With the usual deluge […]

Meta unveils AI personas on Facebook

The Rundown: Meta just announced its ambitious push into AI-generated profiles and characters, with plans to integrate these AI personas across Facebook and other platforms as part of a major engagement strategy. The details: • Meta’s VP of product revealed AI profiles will exist alongside regular accounts, complete with bios, profile pictures, and content generation abilities.
• The company […]

Ixion & The Soufrière Suite by Shake Keane, 70+ anniversary book from Vincentian literary giant published by HNP

Ixion & The Soufrière Suite by Shake Keane, a giant of Vincentian and Caribbean poetry, is a doublepack anniversary book, said Lasana M. Sekou, projects director of House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP). The 2025 book, Ixion & The Soufrière Suite is arriving early, thanks to HNP, just in time for the holiday season! Readers and literature […]

Education Management Information System To Be Rolled Out Across Public Schools on Montserrat

placeholder The Ministry of Education will be introducing an Education Management Information System (EMIS) in the primary and secondary schools on island, to facilitate better education strategic decision making, planning and for the general management and storage of educational data and information. The Ministry is currently installing the EMIS Hardware and Software across the public […]