Held at JW Marriott Parq Hotel | October 2–3, 2025 The 2025 Construction Innovation Summit, hosted at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver, proved to be a pivotal moment for the construction industry. It brought together thought leaders, innovators, and industry professionals to explore current trends, future innovations, and the evolving path forward. Over
Advertisement
The News For October 12, 2025
The Afro News gives you the power of knowledge.
Join the thousands of African Canadians who wake up with us every morning.
- We bring you practical news from the world of business, finance and sports.
- We break down what’s going on in your world to make it fresh and relevant to you.
- And we also review movies and cultural events in Metro Vancouver.
Our Latest Article
Latest News
The Remarkable 44th VIFF 2025 Celebration
October 11th, 2025
An Unmissable Cultural Landmark in British Columbia The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has once again cemented its place as a must-attend event on the province’s cultural calendar. For film lovers, creators, and storytellers alike, VIFF 2025—its 44th edition—was nothing short of extraordinary. From October 2–12, Vancouver transformed into a cinematic fortress; a vibrant jungle…
Read more
A Giant Branch of the Ebony Tree Has Fallen
September 18th, 2025
Honourable Senator Oliver: I became a senator in 1990, and since that time, there have been enormous changes in our Canadian society and Canadians have been forced to recognize the fact that White people don’t own and run a country of 33 million people anymore.
Canadian News
Can We Do Anything to Improve the Lives of Care Home Residents?
March 20th, 2025
We need to start addressing the needs of Canada’s growing senior population Canada’s rapidly changing demographics are daunting. The number of people over 65 increased from 3,888,550 in 2001 to 7,021,430 in 2021, an increase of 81 percent. Over the same 20-year period, the Canadian population increased by 23 percent – from 30,007,090 to 36,991,980…
Read more
In Remembrance and Loving Memory of Nalda Callender
February 11th, 2025
As we reflect on the history and achievements of our community, we pay tribute to one of its most pioneering and influential figures, Nalda Callender. Her legacy continues to shape and inspire many, and as we remember her, The Afro News extends our heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family and the wider community during…
Read more
From Far And Wide A Canadian Reflection
February 1st, 2025
‘If I had influence over the minds of the people of Canada, any power over their intellect, I would leave them this legacy: ‘Whatever you do, adhere to the Union. We are a great country, and shall become one of the greatest in the universe if we preserve it; we shall sink into insignificance and adversity if we suffer it to be broken.’- Sir John A. MacDonald
World News
Idris wants to Return to School in September!
August 28th, 2024
Idris, who turns 15 in December, is an orphan who lives with his grandmother and a cousin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. His hope is to become a mechanic, but his grandmother cannot afford the fees (C$385 a year for the next three years). Both Idris’ parents have died. Raising two of…
Read more
A Father’s Significance on D-Day
June 7th, 2024
The birth of light that shines through you as the Sun rises with ultimate life responsibility the root of a family tree in the cosmos of a humanbeing. Being a man comes with enormous responsibility. To be a father is a divine blessing, a loving father is a gift no matter how the challenges are…
Read more
Finally, Zimbabwe Walking the Talk on Disability
April 4th, 2024
CIVIL Society organisations in the disability sector in Zimbabwe are engaging in nationwide consultations on a disability Bill that has been on the cards for more than three decades. Now that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accented to the proposals that is ready to go into Parliament, stakeholders have welcomed the move, given the country’s penchant…
Read more
Local News
Natures Wisdom Meets Indulgence For A Happy Healthier You
January 25th, 2025
Wisely Wellness is launching a luxury wellness chocolate bar that will tantalize your senses and remedy your daily performance quotient. In a TAN Media interview with the Mastermind Creators of this wellness chocolate bar they had this to say about their Wisely Chocolate product line: 1- What is the inspiration and motivation behind the wisely wellness brand? The inspiration behind…
Read more
Holiday Message From The Editor
December 22nd, 2024
Dear Community Family, At this time of year, during the holiday season, it is common to reflect on our lives and engage in deep conversations with ourselves, pondering the “what,” “why,” and “when.” We often view life through different perspectives, and this reflection brings a sense of realization that we should be grateful, for it…
Read more
Pleasures of Life at Your Table Brought by Annual Tasting of Wines from Italy
November 12th, 2024
Savouring the season pairs well with the pleasures of life as Vancouver’s wine enthusiasts come into the holidays ahead after their cherished annual tradition: A Tasting of Wines from Italy. The 29th edition of the wine roadshow launched at Vancouver’s elegant Terminal City Club on October 28, 2024. The Italian Trade Commission hosts the Canadian…
Read more
When Mediocrity is Crowned: A Call to Remember
In the quiet middle of the night, when everything seems calm and still, a strange unrest stirs within. The world sleeps, but your mind does not. It wrestles with the sharp edges of reality, searching, reaching. Your eyes stay wide open, burning; your ears hum with a ringing silence heavy with meaning. Whispers rise like…
Read more