KINGSTON, Jamaica – A second medical doctor diagnosed with H1N1 died over the weekend, becoming the sixth person to pass away from complications related to that virus in the last month, health officials confirmed. Dr. Denise Duncan Goffe died at the University Hospital of the West Indies last Saturday. The first person to die of […]
The Eyes Guy will be on hand at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Gala on April 2, mingling with the VIPs and at the reception enjoying some great food – no black tie but sporting a new suit. The gala happens at the Ritz Carlton, 181 Wellington St. W. With that […]
What’s your opinion about doctor-assisted death if a loved one is gravely ill with unbearable pain and bedridden? Would you have that loved one’s life ended with the help of a doctor? These are among questions being discussed across Canada following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada on doctor-assisted death. Last year, the […]
What’s your opinion about doctor-assisted death if a loved one is gravely ill with unbearable pain and bedridden? Would you have that loved one’s life ended with the help of a doctor? These are among questions being discussed across Canada following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada on doctor-assisted death. Last year, the […]
“Haitians in Toronto have always rallied to help their country throughout its various adversities, whether it’s severe damage from hurricanes, mud slides, drought and who can forget the devastating 2010 earthquake?” Dr. Eric Pierre, honourary consul general for Haiti, told The Camera. His comments came in an interview Monday on the dire situation in Haiti […]
Trinidad and Tobago-born Gladys Myrtle Saunders was in good company recently as she gracefully enjoyed turning a sweet 100 years, a long, happy and full life. She credits her family and friends along with a kind heart and sharing love and building bridges as some of the things that keep her going. Gladys is known […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) now says investigation of sexual transmission of the Zika virus resulted in “alarming” findings. Meanwhile, Google engineers are working with UNICEF in the Zika fight after the internet search engine donated $1 million to the cause. And yesterday, WHO said that work continues on a vaccine but human trials are […]
A push for more transparency such as sharing race-based data is among potential changes highlighted for staff to consider by David Rivard, executive director of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, as Queen’s Park demands more efficiency and accountability in the sector. The province says it expects more consolidation, sharing of services and amalgamations in […]
As a woman who appeared in the movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back and a former Miss World, now with the title minister of youth and culture, Lisa Hanna is a woman on a mission. She has had the unenviable task of becoming a woman of substance and an internationally respected political leader. Just […]
As the Trinidad-based Caribbean Regional Public Health Agency (CARPHA) prepares to present a policy brief on the Zika virus to regional leaders during their Feb. 16-17 meeting in Belize, Toronto’s Caribbean Diaspora is being galvanized to make a difference by raising funds via GoFundMe. The Camera is tackling Zika head-on to give health authorities in […]
