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
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Natures Wisdom Meets Indulgence For A Happy Healthier You
on 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
Must See African Interest Films at VIFF
on September 11th, 2024
Full swing for the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, taking place from September 26 – October 6 Must See African Interest Films. Media Partner ,The Afro News Is proud to Sponsor. Black Tea Director: Abderrahmane Sissako After saying no on her wedding day, Aya leaves the Ivory Coast for a new life in the buzzing “Chocolate
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Signal a Long Overdue Course Correction
on September 2nd, 2024
Trudeau tightens the TFWP in response to immigration challenges and high youth unemployment In response to growing immigration challenges and high youth unemployment rates, the Trudeau government is finally tightening its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Beginning September 26, the government will halt the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments for the Low-Wage stream of
Can Consumer-Based Altruism Succeed at Grocery Stores?
on August 26th, 2024
Montreal’s 3 Paniers grocery store tests a new approach to pricing and social equity Experimenting with consumer-based philanthropy at the grocery store level is an idea that fascinates both economists and social entrepreneurs. The idea of relying on consumers’ generosity and altruistic nature to help those in need while keeping a grocery store afloat raises
The 2024 Elevate Vancouver Autoshow
on March 24th, 2024
While the display showcase lineup was quite limited and only a handful of the known car makers and models were represented there were some wow moments to behold.
Book Synopsis of the Early Seafaring Years of Joe Marston, Sr.
on November 26th, 2023
Living in Interesting Times: The Early Seafaring Years of Lt. Cdr. J.C. Marston, RCN, CD, DSC (Retired) 1930-1945 My father first went to sea in the early 1930’s as a 15-year old bridge messenger aboard the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company’s ocean liner Empress of Canada. until the end of WW2 in 1945. He spent almost 2 years
VIFF Highlighted Films Goodbye Julia
on September 28th, 2023
Goodbye Julia | Dir. Mohamed Kordofani | Sudan Wed. Oct 4, 9:00 pm, International Village 9 | Fri. Oct 6, 3:15 pm, SFU-GCA Media Partner & Sponsor The Afro News In the lead-up to the secession of South Sudan, Mona (Eiman Yousif), a well-to-do retired singer from the North, becomes complicit in
VIFF 2023 Highlighted Films
on September 26th, 2023
Union Street | Dir. Jamila Pomeroy | Canada Mon. Oct 2, 8:45 pm, SFU-GCA | Sat. Oct 7, 3:30 pm, Rio Media Partner: The Afro News Interspersing interviews with archival footage, Union Street documents the history of Vancouver’s Hogan’s Alley, the formerly Black neighbourhood which was destroyed by the construction of the
Even with Minimum Wage Hikes, Workers are Falling Behind
The minimum wage increase in Canada is being outpaced by rising rental costs On Oct. 1, the minimum wage increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. All other provinces except Alberta brought in increases earlier this year. That means most minimum-wage workers are doing better, right? Right? Not necessarily. Minimum-wage workers