The Black Creek Community Health Centre is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Black Community Health Strategy, accompanied by the introduction of a state-of-the-art Mobile Health Unit. This initiative is aimed at addressing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities in the Black Creek- Humber catchment area. It is a […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenadians are preparing for two days of activities that will include the presence in Toronto of a Grenada government minister. “The Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Creative Economy will be here with us. That’s breaking news; I just spoke to him,” Gerry Hopkin, consul general for Grenada, told The Caribbean Camera […]
By Stephen Weir It didn’t stop their parade last weekend, but that province wide Saturday’s rainstorm soaked the city of Belleville almost as much as it did Toronto. The third annual Belleville Caribbean Parade had a start time of 1pm last Saturday, and according to weather reports on the day, that’s just about when it […]
The 32nd Jamaica Day Family, Food, and Music Festival is scheduled for August 24th and 25th at Brampton Sports Park. Anticipation is high following a lively press conference held on August 13th at Brampton City Hall, where key details of the event were unveiled. The press conference began with a warm introduction by Sharon Campbell, […]
Last Saturday, the much-anticipated King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack was abruptly postponed due to torrential rains, much to the disappointment of the 17,000 spectators who had eagerly gathered for the event. Among the crowd was a large contingent of Caribbean supporters, all there to cheer on their hero, Patrick Husbands, as he attempted to defend […]
By Kenneth Mohammed After Hurricane Beryl stomped across the Caribbean, days after torrential rainfall destroyed thousands of homes in Ghana and Niger, it was evident that the two regions face many of the same challenges. Weeks of catastrophic events underscore the increasing necessity to transform the world’s financial architecture to support these areas. Earlier this […]
By Lincoln DePradine Chief Justice Michael Tulloch and the Ontario Court of Appeal want changes to the authority given to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers to search the cellphone and other devices of travelers, saying new measures are needed to guard against discrimination at the border and to ensure searches are not based on […]
Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino achieved a historic victory on Friday afternoon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, capturing the gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final while setting a new Olympic record. Her remarkable performance not only secured her a place in Olympic history but also made her the first woman from the Dominican Republic to […]
By Alicia Sealey Photo credit: Garcia Creative Media Inc The Jamaica Canadian Association (JCA) unveiled two new murals on its building at 995 Arrow Road, Toronto in July 2024, adding to the growing trend of large-scale, culturally significant artwork throughout the city. These murals, one on the front and a larger one on the back […]
Dancehall legends Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis and Rodney ‘Bounty Killer’ Price are among 150 Jamaicans receiving national honours for 2024, announced on Independence Day. These prestigious awards will be presented on Heroes Day in October. Also making the list are veteran entertainers Nadine Sutherland and Glendon Orville ‘Admiral Bailey’ Bailey, recognized for their significant contributions […]
