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Ayisha Issa is a Canadian-born, award-winning actress who stars in NBC‘s newest medical drama “Transplant.” In the 13-episode series, Issa plays Dr. June Curtis, a reserved, ambitious surgical resident whose loyalty doesn’t come easily. She stars alongside Hamza Haq, who plays Dr. Bashir Hamed, a charismatic Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine and…

If you’re a whiskey connoisseur you’ve more than likely heard of and indulged in the luxurious Canadian brand, Crown Royal. The whiskey company is now creating a royally inspired fashion to match its luxurious brand identity. Crown Royal has partnered with celebrity designer ALBA for an exclusive collection. ALBA is comprised of a team of…

Dax is a Canadian-born rapper with Nigerian roots who is taking the music industry by storm — one fan at a time. He was a regular college athlete playing basketball before discovering his passion for poetry and music. In 2017, the artist relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his rap career. Dax began to make…

Mary J. Blige and Nas have collaborated on a single titled, “Thriving.” The new single is said to be the first song from Blige’s upcoming 14th studio album. The album is rumored to drop right before Blige heads on the road with Nas for the Royalty tour. The Royalty tour will take the duo across…

Drake wants his bedroom to feature a hot tub, a kitchenette, and two adjacent dressing rooms. The 32-year-old star has started work on his new 35,000-square-foot pad in Toronto and he has elaborate plans for the 941-square-foot master suite, which is situated on the second floor of the $4 million property. According to plans obtained by…

The “God’s Plan” hitmaker only dropped Scorpion in June but teased fans that he plans to head straight back into the studio after he has a “little break,” following his joint ”Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour” with the trap trio, which wraps up on Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. The 32-year-old rapper told the…

Recently, Canada legalized recreational marijuana. This opens up the door to an industry that has the potential of creating more jobs and revenue that can change the face of their economy. The United States has been moving a bit slower when it comes to legalization. There are certain states like Colorado and California where legal…

Drake is officially Spotify’s most streamed artist of all time. The hip-hop star’s album Scorpion had 745.9 million audio streams during its first week. As such, Drake finds himself ahead of Ed Sheeran, Eminem, and Rihanna at the top of the rankings. Celebrating a decade since its launch, Spotify has unveiled the most popular artists and songs…

Recording artist KonFiiDent has a story to tell and he’s using his musical gifts to do so. The Lagos, Nigeria native moved to Toronto, Canada as a kid and tapped into his gift of writing and making music. After creating a consistent buzz in his new hometown, KonFiiDent has traveled to Atlanta to wake the city…

Wes Williams, aka “Maestro Fresh Wes,” has had a key role in pioneering Canadian hip-hop. In 1989, he was the first Canadian rapper to have a top 40 hit with “Let Your Backbone Slide.” He was also the first Canadian rap artist to have gold and platinum albums. Since then, the artist has made appearances…

On Thursday, Dec. 14, it was announced that civil rights activist Viola Irene Desmond, who challenged racial segregation in Hogtown in the 1940s, will be the first Canadian woman (also Black) to be featured on the country’s $10 bill, reports say. Often referred to as the Canadian Rosa Parks, Desmond made her mark in history…

A sound clash is a musical competition where DJs from opposing sound systems or “sounds,” as they’re most commonly referred, compete against each other in front of an audience. Sound clashes take place in a variety of venues, both indoor and outdoor around the world, and primarily feature reggae or dancehall. Irish and Chin Productions has…

Akua Agyemfra was excited about getting a new job as a host at Jack Astro’s Bar and Grill in Toronto, Canada. However, she soon became frustrated with her new position after facing discrimination over her natural hair. According to CBC News, Agyemfra, 20, initially wore hair extensions during her interview. But on her third day…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Zika virus, which hit the U.S. for the first time in January when the first case was reported in Texas, was common in parts of Africa and South East Asia. In 2007, Zika, which is spread to people via mosquito bites, has been making its way…

A shooting broke out at an after-party following rapper Drake’s music festival in Toronto, leaving at least two people dead and at least three injured. The after-party was being held inside Muzik nightclub and was hosted by Drake after he wrapped up his annual OVO Fest. Gunshots rang out at around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday inside…

The Vancouver Sun injected racism in a recent news article. According to the Toronto Sun, the news outlet ran a story that showcased a victory by the Vancouver Canucks. Jordan Subban, a black hockey player for the Canucks, scored the winning goal. The team celebrated the victory by congratulating Subban. In the caption, the Vancouver…

A woman in Canada visited a fertility clinic and was told she could only use sperm donors with whom she shared the same race. The lab’s decision is part of a policy that has been in place for decades and has recently prompted backlash online. The Regional Fertility Program says it does not permit patients to…

Ready for a vacation? Groupon is adding 20,000 more hotels to its Groupon Getaways travel portal just in time for spring and summer travel planning. The offering will be available first in the U.S. and Canada via the web and Groupon’s mobile app before being launched globally later this year with the new hotels coming available…

It’s one of the largest child pornography busts. Project Spade was led by Canadian authorities and has led to the arrest of 348 people – 108 Canadians, 76 Americans and 164 residents of other countries in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia – globally and the rescue of 386 children. According to Toronto inspector Joanna Beaven-Desjardins, “It…

Christine Caron never thought that an innocent dog bite would lead to her becoming a paraplegic. The Canadian single mother of four was playfully tussling with her Shih Tzu when the dog bit her hand. According to CBCS News, Caron didn’t think much of the small bite and went to sleep without receiving treatment. However,…