July 27, 2025 During his first week on the job in April 2016 as Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) ninth President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mohamed Lachemi received a call from former Ontario...

July 24, 2025 Who says representation does not matter? Pride and joy fill Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman when she sees the excitement on the faces of young Black girls and their mothers as they enter her...

July 20, 2025 Community service was instilled in Amah Harris from a young age. Her Jamaican-born mother advocated for people affected by tuberculosis, leprosy and mental disorders after joining her...

July 14, 2025 Coming from a family of trailblazers, Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi was raised with the belief that limitations are meant to be challenged and paths created, not just followed. Dr. Abayomi...

July 10, 2025 While universities provide the framework for institutional excellence, it is the people within them who champion the pursuit of high standards and excellent outcomes. Dr. Pemberton...

July 7, 2025 Long before being the fastest man in the world, Donovan Bailey had an entrepreneurial mindset, understanding that sound business principles could help individuals and organizations...

June 24, 2025 On the hottest day of the year on June 22, blazing light burst through the gloom, hovering over Canadian cricket in the past few months. Canada qualified for next year’s T20 World Cup...

June 17, 2025 With an office secured and campaign manager in place, Marci Ien was preparing to run in last April’s federal election. Waking up on International Women’s Day on March 8, she had a...

June 10, 2025 Pursuing a pilot’s license can be particularly challenging for individuals with limited resources, due to the high costs associated with aviation education, training, and equipment....

June 8, 2025 The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Boasting vibrant cultures, diverse marine ecosystems and breathtaking natural landscapes makes the Caribbean islands unique and a destin...

June 4, 2025 Toronto is one of Kees Dieffenthaller’s favourite cities. It is the first international space that the lead singer soca group, Kes the Band, performed in shortly after their launch in...

June 2, 2025 Sometimes, a child says something poignant that makes you stop in your tracks. Just before leaving home for his waitering job at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto on Christmas Day 2000,...

May 31, 2025 For 94 years, Canada’s largest academic gathering has convened for a week in cities across the federated nation to share findings, refine ideas and build partnerships that help shape the...

May 28, 2025 Typically viewed as risk-averse, accountants are responsible for compliance and minimizing financial uncertainty for their clients. Sitting near the West Indies dressing room with the...

May 19, 2025 Black people are often underrepresented in genomics research, resulting in biased findings and potential negative health outcomes. To enhance representation and address disparities, a...

May 7, 2025 Though seemingly different, barbering and golfing have a few things in common. They require focus, social interaction, a calm demeanour and the ability to manage stress which Franklin...

May 4, 2025 If you ever needed a reason to invest in the future of young people, listen to the beneficiaries of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto scholarships in the last 16 years and...

April 16, 2025 The first year after the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) became an arm of the Jamaican government in April 1955, the island welcomed about 100,000 visitors. In 2024, over 4.3 million...