Author: Kevin Bourne

The Governments of Canada and Nigeria have signed an expanded air transport agreement, including direct flights between Canada and Nigeria. Yesterday, the Governments of Canada and Nigeria inked an expanded air transport agreement that allow for direct flights between Canada and Nigeria for the first time. The agreement will allow greater connectivity for both travel and commerce. For Canada, it’s their latest effort to diversify trade as they navigate a historic trade war with the United States, including another round of 50% tariffs set to take effect on August 19, 2026. Nigeria is the third largest economy in Africa after…

SHIFTER editor-in-chief Kevin Bourne talks with Toronto tattoo shop owner RaShaun Collins about his entrepreneurial journey as the founder and head tattoo artist of Illustrative.TO. Photos by @chvsethedream and @rmrkbl.media. “I started tattooing because I saw an industry where people like me weren’t represented…I wanted to prove that someone with my background could not only succeed in this industry, but help change it.” -RaShaun Collins Kevin: In a few words, tell us what you do. RaShaun: At the core of everything I do is creating meaningful, custom tattoos and deliver an experience that goes beyond the artwork itself. I specialize…

Coop decides to host a dinner party for her friends to get to know her girlfriend Breonna and things get very messy. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 5 recap. Jordan and Cassius’ showcase At the showcase, KJ bumps into Tori. She wants to talk, but he doesn’t want to. He’s busy with the showcase and has been trying to talk to her for weeks. We’re then taking back three days earlier. Jordan shows up at Beverly to talk to Cassius about the showcase. Things are still awkward between them. Cassius can’t talk because he has a meeting with…

In this SHIFTER cover story, meet Lindura, a Canadian model turned star of the CTV, CW, and Netflix #1 series, Sullivan’s Crossing. Canada has had its share of TV success stories as of late. For one, Heated Rivalry has become the most-watched original series ever on Canadian streamer Crave and the biggest debut for a non-animated acquired series ever on HBO Max. Schitt’s Creek has won a number of awards on both sides of the border, including 33 Canadian Screen Awards, two Golden Globes, two Critics Choice Television Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nine Prime Time Emmys. These…

In his Spiderman: Brand New Day review, Kevin Bourne calls the latest Spidey film “superhero storytelling at its finest”, and “the most mature, human, and grounded Spidey film yet”. It’s been a big week in superhero land. It the midst of all the new Marvel announcements, one of the most beloved superheroes makes his return to the big screen this week. The recently (and secretly) married Tom Holland and Zendaya return as Peter Parks, aka Spider-Man, and MJ in the first live action Spidey film since 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. I went into the film with no big expectations,…

SHIFTER editor Kevin Bourne says the West owes Africa and the Caribbean more than just an apology; they owe reparations. Growing up in the West (Canada to be exact), we grew up seeing Africa through a particular lens; even those of us who are of Caribbean heritage. We saw endless commercials stating that for the price of a cup of coffee we could sponsor a poor child with a swollen belly and flies buzzing around their head. As Black people growing up in the West, our relationship with Africa was always complicated. We grew up in very Eurocentric societies and…

Cassius fights for his job and Amina is carrying another secret. Here’s our All American season 8 episode 4 recap. Amina’s secret It’s three days until the showcase. The flashbacks continue as Amina has a bad dream where she recalls her decision to write her anti-ICE article which may get her expelled. On a video call with KJ, she decides to not go to the school dance because she’s the only one out of her friends who isn’t booed up. Still in the flashback, KJ visits her at Dinsburg. He could visit his mom, but he doesn’t feel he should…

Now that the wait is over, SHIFTER editor-in-chief Kevin Bourne offers four reasons why LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 2026 NBA offseason has been one of the busiest in recent memory with marquee players like Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard joining new teams. But the piece de resistance was the next destination for LeBron James who has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he wouldn’t be returning next season. There were a number of teams that made sense. There were the Golden State Warriors which offered him the chance to finally team up with Steph…

Amina continues to hide a secret and Cassius has a kind of new love interest. Here’s our All American season 8 episode 3 recap. We tried to avoid any major spoilers. It’s showcase day at West Beverly and things are a little hostile between KJ and Principal London. We then flashback to four days before the showcase to see what happened. Cassius’ job At West Beverly, Cassius tells Principal London that Sportscenter is going to be covering the showcase at the school. Principal London congratulates him on his hard work, but he’ still hiding something. Later, Cassius tells KJ about…

Amina returns and tension is brewing in the Baker house between Jordan and Layla. Here’s our All American season 8 episode 1 hour 2 recap. CLICK: HOUR 1 RECAP Cassius and Jordan team up Cassius and Jordan are hard at work planning their showcase. Cassius and Jordan decide to ask for forgiveness instead of asking for permission. After seeing their work, Principal London allows them to host the combine at Beverly. Meanwhile, KJ and Khalil are locked in on their workouts. Jordan comes home and talks nonstop about the combine which doesn’t go over well with Layla after he missed…

Layla returns from tour to find life isn’t the same as she left it, and Cassius, KJ, and Khalil deal with bad news. Here’s our All American season 8 episode 1 (Hour 1) recap. CLICK: HOUR 2 RECAP Jordan and Cassius friends? Hour one starts with an emergency before we’re taken back six months to Beverly and South Crenshaw going head to head in a big game. Jordan and Cassius make peace, but still have a competitive relationship. While Layla has been away for six months on tour, Jordan and Cassius have become close, but their weekly hang out time…

In his The Invite movie review, Kevin Bourne calls the film an “entertaining therapy session that will make you laugh, smile, and think.” An award-winning all-star ensemble cast? Check. An all-star writing trio? Check. An award-winning director? Check. On paper, The Invite has the all the ingredients for an exceptionally made and highly enjoyable film. In practice and execution, it Is exactly that. Set in San Francisco, The Invite follows husband and wife, Joe (Seth Rogan) and Angela (Olivia Wilde), whose life and marriage are turned upside down when their unconventional upstairs neighbors, Piña (Penelope Cruz) and Hawk (Edward Norton),…