Photo Essay: Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival 2013 Preview
Parmjit Parmar-Toronto: Every summer Toronto is abuzz with the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. This year will be no different, marking the 46th anniversary. Colourful costumes, Caribbean music, delicious cuisine and lively celebrating will take place. It’s a three-week cultural explosion drawing visitors from around the world. At the media preview today everyone was given a taste [...]
Toronto get ready for 46th Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival!
KJ Mullins-Toronto: It’s almost time for Toronto’s biggest and most colourful party, Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. This year the carnival will run from July 9 to August 4 with activities that everyone can enjoy. Today at the Ontario Science Centre the media was treated to a preview of this year’s Carnival. With the sizzling beat from [...]
editorial: Should Mayor Rob Ford have a drug test?
KJ Mullins-Toronto: At least three reporters, two from the Toronto Star and one from Gawker, have reportedly watched a video on a cell phone of what appears to be Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking a substance from what they believe is a crack pipe. The video allegedly was filmed at a residence on Dixon Road [...]
Renowned photographer Stan Douglas wins 2013 Scotiabank Photography Award
KJ Mullins-Toronto: Thursday night at Toronto’s Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) Stan Douglas was announced as the winner of the 2013 Scotiabank Photography Award (SPA). Douglas is world renowned for his brilliant skill behind the lens. Robert Bean, who nominated Douglas, said it is sad that Douglas is better known throughout the world than inside Canada. [...]
Toronto Police and Canadian Coast Guard say have fun and boat safe this weekend
KJ Mullins-Toronto: It’s been a long winter. With a beautiful weekend on tap for Victoria Day boaters are sure to be enjoying Lake Ontario. Toronto Police’s Marine Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard are encouraging boaters to be safe so that everyone comes home alive. Every year there are preventable drowning deaths in Lake Ontario. [...]
One Million Bones Toronto will take place June 8-9
KJ Mullins-Toronto: On June 8-9 a global art project will cover the National Mall in Washington D.C. with 1,000,000 handmade bones as a visible petition against human rights injustices. In Toronto a smaller scale art installation will be taking place at the same time at Harbourfront Community Centre (HCC). The entire building will be circled [...]
Holly Cole to Headline McMichael Moonlight Gala
May 13, 2013 Kleinburg, ON – The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will host the second annual Moonlight Gala, a memorable evening of gourmet cuisine, curated libations, and dancing under the stars on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Entertainment will be headlined by internationally acclaimed jazz chanteuse Holly Cole, singing fan favourites and some new songs from [...]
editorial: Woman screams to be let off Toronto bus in YouTube video
KJ Mullins-Toronto: On Saturday a Toronto Transit Commission(TTC) bus driver refused to let a woman off of the bus at the back door when she said she was about to get sick. The woman loudly berated the driver while waiting before the doors opened across the street. The action was captured on video and posted [...]
Little Black Lies, an essay on the PR spin of the Tar Sands
KJ Mullins-Toronto: Jeff Gailus’ Little Black Lies: Corporate & Political Spin in the Global War for Oil looks into the war on truth about Alberta’s battle for oil. This 30,000 word essay is part of the RMB Manifesto series. When it comes to the tar sands in Alberta what is the truth? Do we believe [...]
My Mother’s Secret tells the inspiration story of a true hero
KJ Mullins-Toronto: During World War II a remarkable woman lived in Sokol, Poland. She saved the lives of 15 Jews at the risk of her and her daughter’s life. “My Mother’s Secret” by J.L. Witterick highlights her bravery in his fictionalized tale. “My Mother’s Secret” by J. L. Witterick tells the story of how a [...]
