Make Tomorrow Brighter Auction Raises Over $40,000 for Durham Students and Families

Make Tomorrow Brighter Auction Raises Over $40,000 for Durham Students and Families

The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation is delighted to announce the remarkable success of this year’s Make Tomorrow Brighter Auction. The event, now in its third year, has once again demonstrated the incredible generosity of our community, raising over $40,000 to support children and youth in the Durham Region. With more than 600 unique items, services, […]

Giller Mantella Scholarship applications open, offering $10,000 to young Black writers

Giller Mantella Scholarship applications open, offering $10,000 to young Black writers

In a groundbreaking opportunity for aspiring young Black writers, the Giller Mantella Scholarship, presented by Mantella Corporation, officially opens its applications today at 8 a.m. ET. This scholarship aims to empower and support talented individuals by awarding $10,000 each to three deserving recipients, facilitating their pursuit of higher education. Eligibility Criteria for Giller Mantella Scholarship: […]

Toronto dance company boosted by major funding from Canadian government

Toronto dance company boosted by major funding from Canadian government

By Neil Armstrong A professional Afro Contemporary dance company in Toronto founded by Jamaican Canadian Kevin Ormsby recently received major funding from the Government of Canada.  KasheDance, which was established in 2009 and will celebrate its 15th anniversary in April, offers a professional dance training program that takes dancers’ careers to the next level while […]

Remembering Jay Williams and his Legacy of Love and Leadership

Remembering Jay Williams and his Legacy of Love and Leadership

Jemaine Williams, affectionately known as Jay, was laid to rest on Saturday in Ajax. Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of a man who was not just a cherished friend and beloved family member but also a mentor, educator, and influential figure in his community. Julissa, a close friend of Jay, tearfully […]

Union head Andria Babbington urges women to ‘Continue to speak out. Continue to stand up’ 

Union head Andria Babbington urges women to ‘Continue to speak out. Continue to stand up’ 

By Lincoln DePradine Veteran trade unionist Andria Babbington is encouraging Canadian women to “speak out’’ and show solidarity with women in other countries. “Do not stay silent,’’ Babbington urged, while speaking at an International Women’s Day (IWD) event last Sunday in Toronto. She told participants at the IWD “Solidarity & The Movement for Peace’’ gathering […]

The new wave of Caribbean fashion

The new wave of Caribbean fashion

By Stephen Weir The surge in popularity of Caribbean Canadian fashion comes as no surprise to global fashion authorities, who attribute this phenomenon to a combination of factors such as the region’s climate, the creativity of local designers, and the distinctive “Caribbean Canadian attitude.” These elements collectively contribute to the burgeoning influence of the Toronto […]

Mas in Iqaluit? No kidding

Mas in Iqaluit? No kidding

By Stephen Weir The people of Iqaluit should call it Arctic Mas after a weekend of Caribbean carnival costumes and live music in the city of snow (and more snow). And there are plans in the works for an Easter weekend redux! Earlier this month, costume maker and carnival leader Thea Jackson borrowed an oversized […]

Beloved educator Jay Williams dead at 40

Beloved educator Jay Williams dead at 40

Funeral service for beloved educator Jay Williams will be on March 16 in Pickering By Neil Armstrong Educator, speaker, and education consultant Jay Williams was committed to equity and believed in the power of representation. He wanted to go wherever he could to spread his message across Canada, the United States, and the world. That’s […]

Ontario Minister Charmain Williams on Empowering Women’s Social and Economic Progress

Ontario Minister Charmain Williams on Empowering Women’s Social and Economic Progress

Ontario Minister Charmain Williams, responsible for Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, spoke with The Caribbean Camera on International Women’s Day, shedding light on the province’s initiatives to bolster women’s advancement, particularly within underserved communities. Minister Williams underscored the government’s commitment to recognizing women’s invaluable contributions, aligning with this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Investing in […]

Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough to build 47 affordable housing units

Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough to build 47 affordable housing units

By Lincoln DePradine A Scarborough-based organization is embarking on a housing project that would benefit youth in the east of Toronto, many of them from the Black and Caribbean community. The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of East Scarborough has purchased land at 62 Orchard Park Drive and plans on building 47 affordable housing units […]

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