By Yolanda T. Marshall As May comes to an end, I would like to introduce you to a few of my favourite traditionally published Canadian female writers. Most of these books represent triumph over adversity. I included a special one which offers the delicious tastes of India. The Most Beautiful Thing I Have Ever […]
Jamaica-born businesswoman Nadine Spencer has been appointed to the Toronto Police Services Board. Spencer, the sole Black member of the Board, told The Caribbean Camera that she is looking forward to “representing the unheard voices in our community.” Spencer is the CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association and Brand EQ Inc., a marketing […]
As the warm spring weather begins to settle in, food enthusiasts and travel lovers alike are seeking new and exciting dining experiences. If you’re a foodie looking to experience the vibrant culture and delicious cuisine of the Caribbean, ByBlacks Restaurant Week (BRW) 2023 Spring Edition (SE) has got you covered. Running from May 15 to […]
Gibbo’s is a well-known Jamaican restaurant that has expanded its business to Niagara Falls. The owner, Gary Gibbs, wanted to provide the Niagara Falls community with an opportunity to enjoy Caribbean food. The Mother’s Day Brunch is a special event that Gibbo’s is organizing to celebrate mothers from Niagara and Toronto. The event promises […]
Andre De Grasse, the Canadian Olympic and World sprint champion and author of the picture book Race with Me! is publishing his second book. Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within is set for publication October 17, 2023. Ignite will light a fire for readers, providing insights and inspiration from an Olympic and World Champion that […]
On November 5, 2022, 23-year-old Hodan Hashi and 22-year-old Paige Theriault-Fisher got into a fight at a Saskatoon night club. According to a public prosecution statement, “During the fight, the two women went to the ground and, tragically, Hodan Hashi was cut by a broken glass lying on the floor. Based on the evidence, that […]
Alberta author Suzette Mayr has been shortlisted for the inaugural Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, which celebrates excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in Canada and the United States. The prize, worth $150,000US, is an American-based award created to promote fiction written by a more diverse and inclusive group of writers. Mayr’s latest […]
Last Thursday a number of entrepreneurs and budding businesspersons met in Charlottetown, P.E.I. to launched the province’s chapter of the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC). “Since 18 years ago when I came to PEI, the Black diaspora has been growing exponentially,” said Kevin Lloyd, regional business manager for CBCC. Lloyd started a drilling and […]
By Carlton Joseph US President Joe Biden’s first overnight visit by a United States (US) president, in two decades to Canada, was primarily an effort to reaffirm the strength of the Canada-U.S. relationship, after the disastrous years under the Trump administration. The visit was also intended to reduce tensions created by Biden’s decision to cancel […]
Shakuntala Devi was a mathematical prodigy and an author. Born on 4th November 1929, in Banglore, Karnataka, India, she was gifted with an exceptional ability to carry out complex mathematical calculations in her mind at a speed faster than then available computers. Her father who used to work in a circus, discovered her exceptional talent […]
