The federal government is committed to improving accessibility and affordability in dental care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), one of the largest social programs in Canadian history. This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden of dental care for up to nine million Canadians currently without insurance. The CDCP, which is available to […]
The stage is set for this year’s Impact Awards, where nine exceptional individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions. As the third annual presentation, this year’s event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, celebrating the best and brightest from diverse sectors. Below, we introduce this year’s awardees. Health: Dr. Everton Gooden began his tenure […]
By Ravendra Madholall GTA Strom captured the 2024 Canada Cup softball trophy on Sunday at Ashtonbee Park, Scarborough where the Legends (Over-50) category concluded. GTA Strom defeated defending champions Toronto Blizzards by a nail-biting, 5-wicket margin with two balls to spare. Blizzards took first strike at the invitation of GTA Storm and reached an inadequate […]
By Stephen Weir When school started this week in Scarborough, there was a certain musical magic around three junior schools that was not there back in June when school went on summer vacation. Alexander Stirling Public School, George Peck Public School, and John McCrae Public School have come into some unexpected money this week for […]
At the height of reggae’s golden age, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars made their way to Toronto, leaving behind a legacy that is now celebrated in the National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB) new anthology series, Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land. Premiering August 23 on nfb.ca and the NFB’s streaming platform, this […]
By Indira Tarachandra In 1971 Dianna Singh arrived in Canada from Guyana with her husband and the couple’s baby daughter. Three years later, estranged from her husband, Dianna went missing and her slain body was found on August 25, 1974. For half a century this case has remained cold. Dianna’s daughter was only four years […]
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, […]
By Neil Armstrong The inclement weather on Simcoe Day did not dampen the spirit of those who stood in the rain as they belted out tunes or danced to the musical notes of musicians at the annual JAMBANA One World Festival in Bramptono. Celebrating Emancipation Day in Chinguacousy Park, the event featured the legendary Fab […]
By Stephen Wier Photos by: Stephen Wier & Mervin Murrell No Toronto Star. No Globe and Mail. No Toronto Sun. It is a big secret, as the Caribbean Camera is the only print media in town that knows all about the Carnival’s good news. We showed up at 8:30 a.m. last Saturday for the official […]
For over six decades, the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) has been a pillar of strength, unity, and cultural celebration within the Jamaican-Canadian community. This year’s milestone 62nd Anniversary Gala Dinner and Dance, themed “Honouring Our Legacy, Empowering Our Future,” marks the JCA’s enduring commitment and pays homage to the remarkable journey of Jamaica’s independence. The […]
