THE QUEEN’S Park Savannah stage is being redesigned ahead of next year’s Carnival, the National Carnival Commission CEO, Clarence Moe, revealed yesterday. Moe made the disclosure as he was appearing before a Parliamentary committee on the NCC. At the committee hearing – the Joint Select Committee (Group 1) – Independent Senator Harold Ramkissoon expressed concern that the NCC had yet to tender for the stage, two months shy of Carnival which is in February. “There was need for redesign and we are awaiting the Ministry of Works for an indication of what we are going to do but we still have time since construction would be minimal,” Moe said in response. “We are still awaiting word from the evaluation as to the steel as it relates to the stage,” he said. Ramkissoon called for a forensic audit of the National Carnival Commission (NCC) as he queried million-dollar disparities in figures for rentals given to the Parliamentary committee. He also expressed concern over the apparently rushed and last-minute issuing of invitations to tender for the construction of stands in the Queen’s Park Savannah – including the North Stand – ahead of Carnival in next February. In relation to rentals, the senator…
( l - r ) Macka Diamond, Lady Saw - File Dancehall artiste Macka Diamond believes that her fellow artiste Lady Saw needs to stop advertising her Christianity and just practise it instead. In a release to THE STAR, Macka Diamond said that Lady Saw should go deeper in her spirituality. "I believe that it is a good decision for her to make that personal commitment to God, but why advertise it? Instead of talking about church, she should just do it, go missing off the scene, and go deeper in her spirituality. There is no need to advertise your Christianity like is some form of promotion. That's just what I believe", Macka Diamond was quoted as saying in the release. She also doubted the sincerity of Lady Saw's conversion, given that she is still performing dancehall songs. she woulda repent her sins "Usually, when people say dem tun Christian, yu declare yourself, you call people you are in conflict with, and say 'let's stop this ...', but mi no get no call, that means say 'have up' still a gwaan. As a good Christian, she woulda repent her sins, call me and forgive me. Her church thing caan frighten…
There is a growning concern about Police Brutality in Toronto and Canada on the whole. There is evidence in every sector of our society, that certain elements in the police force take the opportunity to perpetuate violence against accused persons. Below is a petition brought forward by Osborne Barnwell of OGB Law. Please read, print and fill out. Even if it's just in your office, household or community. Once completed you can send to address: 245 Yorkland Blvd., Ste. 302, North York, ON M2J 4W9, or Fax 416.773.0909 or to scan and email to
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. You can also download the document here: http://tinyurl.com/a5rahqe END POLICE VIOLENCE NOW - FREEDOM AND JUSTICE NOW This petition is directed to the Toronto Police Services Board and Toronto Chief of Police, Bill Blair. WHEREAS, the Ontario Police Services Act requires Toronto Police officers to safeguard the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Ontario Human Rights Code; WHEREAS, the City of Toronto definition of community safety requires BOTH promotion of social justice AND elimination of violence; WHEREAS, a core value of the Toronto Police Service requires officers to treat everyone in an equitable, sensitive and ethical manner; AND WHEREAS, the conduct of certain officers in the…
AN EVENING OF SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT YOUR HOST: Osborne Barnwell MESSAGE: Are you seeking awareness? Come, bring a friend as F. Aster Barnwell sheds new light on spirituality. F. Aster Barnwell discusses his new book. Copies of his book will be available. Hors d'oeuvres will be served...so why not COME FOR THE FREE FOOD! WHAT: F. Aster Barnwell Book Launch WHERE: Best Western Primrose Hotel Jarvis and Carlton Toronto WHEN: November 30th, 2012, 6pm INVITE: Get on the guestlist - http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/bt6s337jxrtqnw5ag LINKS: F. Aster Barnwell
On Saturday October 20th on CHRY 105.5FM I try to raise funds for community radio. Please join me at 6pm - 9pm to please pledge what you can toward this fund-raising drive. Any little amount will go a long way...$5, $10, $20 or if you can afford $100 will go toward a special gift for you. So it’s a win win situation. You win by helping a could cause and radio station that serves the community and you also win with great prizes! (see details below)Details for contributions For every contribution (pledge and payment) of $10 or more you will get yourself two complimentary CDs compliments DBandit.com. For every contribution (pledge and payment) of $25 or more you will get yourself two complimentary CDs compliments DBandit.com plus entry into Groovie Town event Oct 20th at Twilight plus a CHRY mug. Every contribution (pledge and payment) amount of $50 or more will be automatically entered into a contest to win an ipod already preloaded with music and podcasts from DBandit.com plus a complimentry CHRY t-shirt Every contribution (pledge and payment) amount of $100 or more will be automatically entered into a draw to win a DBandit.com Black Card. This Black Card…