Inaugural Chief Pinesi Day held to honour long-forgotten ‘great warrior’
One eastern Ontario First Nation is marking this Canada Day by honouring an important but largely forgotten historical figure. The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation is celebrating the first ever Chief Pinesi Day and reflecting on the life of Chief Constant Pinesi — the last grand chief of the Algonquins to live at his historic hunting […]
'Significant decline' in Tobago's SEA performances
THA Secretary of Education, Research and Technology Zorisha Hackett says there has been a significant decline in Tobago’s students’ performance in this year’s Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) examination. At a news conference hosted by the division on Friday, hours after the results were released, Hackett congratulated the island’s 984 students for “exhibiting high levels of […]
Permanent work necessary for stable country
News Clint Chan Tack 8 Minutes Ago MSJ leader David Abdulah. File photo/ Roger Jacob THE Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) is calling on Government to do what it can to ensure there are sustainable jobs in Trinidad and Tobago. MSJ political leader David Abdulah made this call during a virtual news conference on Friday. […]
See the 2022 Indigenous Summer Games in action
The 2022 Indigenous Summer Games are in full swing. The Games kicked off Thursday in Yellowknife with traditional Northern and Dene games such as ring toss, triple jump, swing kick and Dene wrestling. Take a look at the competitors in action, and the friends and family that have come to watch. Participants gather around Friday morning as […]
Self Help chairman to San Fernando beneficiaries: Use grants wisely
News Laurel V Williams 5 Minutes Ago Myrtle Ramrekha receives her grant from National Commission for Self Help chairman Adrian Winter at a distribution of minor repair and reconstruction grants at San Fernando City Hall. – Lincoln Holder The National Commission for Self Help Ltd gave out $682,000 worth of grants to “deserving beneficiaries” in […]
KW Glee’s version of O Canada rings out in classrooms across Canada
A version of O Canada that was created two years ago by young singers from Waterloo region in Ontario is still being played at schools across the country. The young voices behind K-W Glee are known for their upbeat performances. The group recorded the national anthem for July 1 in 2020 at the request of Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, artistic director […]
AG withdraws Al-Rawi’s complaint against Chief Parliamentary Counsel
News Darren Bahaw 8 Minutes Ago Attorney General Reginald Armour SC in discussions with Chief Parliamentary Counsel Ian McIntyre at his chambers, Government Campus Plaza, Port of Spain on July 1. – Photo courtesy Office of the AG Attorney General Reginald Armour, SC, has withdrawn a letter of complaint by his predecessor Faris Al-Rawi against […]
Advancing health care and reconciliation: The contributions of 4 of this year’s Order of Canada members
Lorraine M. Wright was completely stunned when she got the call recognizing her as a member of the Order of Canada. “I don’t drink coffee, but my hands were actually trembling when they told me the news,” she told The Current guest host Nahlah Ayed. “It was pretty, pretty overwhelming.” The former nurse and author […]
Freedom Convoy protesters return to Ottawa for Canada Day
Many protesters involved in the Freedom Convoy and Rolling Thunder protests in Ottawa earlier this year are back in the city, co-ordinating events on Canada Day. Various events are set to take place in the downtown core today, starting at 9 a.m. with an “old-fashioned family picnic” in Strathcona Park featuring a speech from James […]
Cox, Hinds to clamp down on grants to those with dual citizenship
News Nicholas Bayley 10 Hrs Ago Minister of Social Development and Family Services Donna Cox and Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds. Photo courtesy Nicholas Bayley The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security, is seeking to clamp down on people with dual citizenship applying for social grants. […]
Police make arrests after anti-vaccine mandate army reservist leads march into Ottawa
Police arrested four people in downtown Ottawa Thursday after a Canadian army reservist previously charged for speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine requirements led a procession into the city and delivered a speech on “freedom” to a rapt crowd of about 1,200 supporters. James Topp was charged in February with two counts of conduct to the prejudice […]
CoP was misled on purpose
News Darren Bahaw 7 Hrs Ago Pallbearers carry the coffin of their colleague Clarence Gilkes, 44, at his funeral service on April 30. Gilkes was shot by a police officer on April 22. Photo by Jeff K Mayers The Police Complaints Authority has made damning findings against police officers of the Western Division involved in […]