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  Grenadian PM leftCanadian PM right   The Grenada Hop:DANCE AND BOUNCE FROM MEETING TO MEETING TWO PRIME MINISTER KEPT THEIR MOTORS RUNNING (and Itah too) ALL SATURDAY BY  STEPHEN WEIR As the music played late into the evening at Bellevue Manor and members of the Grenadian diaspora celebrated their heritage, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell could look back on a productive day in Canada. Before taking the stage as keynote speaker, he had secured face-to-face discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney on issues ranging from education and climate resilience to trade and security. Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and Itah Sadu   have fireside chant in Toronto on Saturday night Carney was kept on his toes all day. By nightfall he had met with two Caribbean prime ministers, discussed trade, climate resilience, and security, and reinforced Canada’s commitment to the region. “Earlier today, “said The Grenadian leader, I paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minist...

Turn up your Radio Toronto. Patricia Jaggernauth Now Wakes Up Toronto on FLOW 98.7 By Stephen Weir FLOW 98.7 FM is giving Toronto radio listeners a new way to start their day. The station has launched   "Mornings with Patricia J & Spex,"   airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The new program pairs veteran broadcaster Patricia Jaggernauth with Spex, one of FLOW's original on-air personalities and a longtime advocate for reggae music and Caribbean culture in Canada. The addition is part of the station's evolving programming strategy aimed at strengthening its connection with Toronto's diverse communities. Jaggernauth brings an impressive broadcasting résumé that spans television, radio, journalism and public speaking. Known to viewers across Canada as a weather specialist, reporter and host, she has built a reputation for connecting with audiences through her energetic personality and community involvement.                 ...

  Island Eats Festival Brings T&T Flavours, Soul and Soca Rhythms to North York This June13th For two days in June, Mel Lastman Square will be transformed into a Caribbean village filled with the sounds of steelpan, the aroma of jerk chicken and the energy of Carnival as the 3rd Annual Island Eats Food & Travel Festival returns to North York. The festival takes place Friday, June 13, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., bringing together Caribbean food, music, tourism and culture in one outdoor celebration. “Visitors can expect dozens of food vendors offering authentic island dishes,” explained Petronella Marchan, (pictured)one of the festival organizers. “The food choices range from slow-cooked oxtail and doubles to fresh seafood, coconut water and Caribbean pastries,” she said. The event says it is quickly becoming one of Toronto’s largest celebrations of Caribbean cuisine and tourism outside of Carnival activities. One of the crowd favour...

  s Add comme Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebookv The Worst Photographer in the World Is About to Become the Richest Clicker By Stephen Weir Icelandair’s cheeky April 2026 “Worst Photographer in the World” contest turned travel photography on its head, inviting people with little to no photography skills to apply for a dream assignment in Iceland. The airline’s idea was simple: in a country of glaciers, volcanoes, and black sand beaches, even the most “terrible” photos would still look spectacular. The winner was promised an all-expenses-paid 10-day trip, a cash prize, and a starring role in a global advertising campaign celebrating imperfect imagery. Finalists were shortlisted from tens of thousands of applicants worldwide,...