‘Sensational Vistas’ exhibit – a celebration of Canadian Caribbean photographers’ craft

‘Sensational Vistas’ exhibit – a celebration of Canadian Caribbean photographers’ craft

By Stephen Weir In a celebration of diversity and individuality, the Canadian Caribbean Photographic Arts Collective (CCPAC) has unveiled its latest exhibition, “Sensational Vistas”, at the Areej Artists Centre on the Danforth, west of Woodbine. The official opening on Thursday, Feb 1st will be followed by a reception on Saturday, Feb 3rd from 5 pm […]

mas designer Thea Jackson to show her stuff at Atlanta Caribbean Carnival

mas designer Thea Jackson to show her stuff at Atlanta Caribbean Carnival

By Stephen WeirYesterday, it was a sunny 17 degrees Celsius in Atlanta, Georgia, while Toronto experienced wet and snowy conditions with a temperature of minus 4 degrees. No wonder Toronto’s international costume designer, Thea Jackson, has Georgia on her mind these days. Jackson has recently returned from the Atlanta “Bandlaunch,” where she showcased her latest […]

Hamilton police to introduce a new race-based data strategy  

Hamilton police to introduce a new race-based data strategy  

Since 2020 the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) has been tracking the race and identity of people involved in use-of-force incidents to expose any racial biases or stereotyping within police services. After three years of collecting the data, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police now acknowledges that there is a need to reconcile the data […]

A 2024 Community Wishlist

A 2024 Community Wishlist

As we embark on our journey into the year 2024, The Caribbean Camera presents its community wishlist, outlining hopes, dreams, and aspirations for a brighter future in the New Year. The wishlist encompasses various facets of our community – economic empowerment, cultural enrichment, social advancement and crime reduction. Let us delve into each of these […]

Steelpan community mourns the loss of veteran member

Steelpan community mourns the loss of veteran member

Kenneth Bhagan, a long-time member of the Ontario Steelpan Association, passed away on December 25. He was 77 years old. Mr. Bhagan will be remembered for the work he did with the St. James Town Youth Centre Steel Orchestra. Over the years, he had been the Executive Director of St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra. […]

Lady Mac takes St. Croix Calypso Monarch for the second time

Lady Mac takes St. Croix Calypso Monarch for the second time

Karen “Lady Mac” McIntosh-Bruce won her second St. Croix Calypso Monarch after the Calypso Monarch Finals on New Year’s night. The talented Lady Mac’s rendition of ‘Lend A Hand’ and ‘Puppet Man,’ earned her the title. “I’m elated because what I really focus on is putting on a good show for the people,” McIntosh-Bruce said […]

Christmas – Junkanoo, nuff fried dumplings and then some

Christmas – Junkanoo, nuff fried dumplings and then some

By Leo Gilling Twas a different kind of “breeze”. The cool December breeze was one that was welcoming, soft, gentle, and constant, yet mellow and almost “christmasy”  It conjured up a change in mood, and then all of a sudden garden rocks, plants, walls and coconut trees were suddenly whitewashed as though it happened overnight. […]

A Tale of Steelpan, Resilience, and Cultural Legacy- Panman Pat

A Tale of Steelpan, Resilience, and Cultural Legacy- Panman Pat

By Lincoln DePradine Patrick McNeilly, educator and cultural artiste, has a story to tell that encompasses steelpan music and his involvement in the artform, beginning in his homeland of Trinidad and continuing with his subsequent arrival in Canada. “No mind how talented you were with steel drums in colonial Trinidad then, you had to go […]