With the theme The Journey Continues, the Saint Lucian community will celebrate their 37th Anniversary of Independence here in Toronto with a gala set for Feb. 20. The event will be at the Brighton Convention and Events Centre. Ross Cadesse, president of the Saint Lucia Association, told The Camera “The Legendary Ronald Boo Hinkson with […]
I am convinced that Canada’s enormous potential, measured in terms of the general well being of all its citizens and the success of its economy, can be achieved if the right environment is created. Creating such an environment would involve mobilizing the political will to achieve a combination of federal-provincial cooperation and inter-provincial cooperation. That […]
Dearly Beloved Eyesers, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “Canadians have spoken. You want a government with a vision and an agenda for this country that is positive and ambitious and hopeful. “I promise you that I will lead that government.” Trudeau noted that Canada is strong, not in spite of our diversity but because […]
A “crisis” looms over policing in Toronto unless radical changes are made, including harnessing social media technology, says Deputy Police Chief Peter Sloly. Sloly, currently on leave and who was passed over last year for chief in favour of Mark Saunders, who is also Black, has expertise in social media and issued his warning at […]
Selling your home, with or without a realtor, can be a very cumbersome and intimidating experience so the Brij Team wants to show how the process works by offering a free workshop for home sellers on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Helpful topics include: What is Involved in Selling Your Home, What […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Accompong Maroons recently celebrated the 278th anniversary of the peace treaty with colonial Britain, which ended the Maroon wars, plus the launch of their community radio station, Abeng 88.7 FM. Abeng 88.7 FM, which will highlight the Maroon culture, was funded by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at a […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Peoples National Movement (PNM) constituency of La Brea was the scene of fiery protests recently involving residents angry over the lack of job opportunities and the deplorable state of the road. The South Trunk Road was blockaded in at least 18 locations before daybreak, causing chaos for people trying to […]
DETROIT, Michigan – The launch of The Ultimate Caribbean Driving Experience in the Motor City Capital of the world brings a fresh focus to Detroit’s 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Jan. 11kicks off with 1,800 foreign members of the media then the world’s largest black tie and children’s charity fundraiser on Jan. 15 […]
As Mayor John Tory shared his vision of a City that Works and Cares with the Canadian Black Caucus, artist and entrepreneur Camille Lauren told The Camera, “Racialized artists face very real setbacks in getting a toe-hold in this arena. “It’s often the opportunity that is the difference between who makes it and who doesn’t. […]
Recently, The Camera caught up with Jo Campbell to find out what he’s been up to since he closed his popular JoJo’s Caribbean Bakery in 2000. This is what he told us: These days, it is unusual for me to go anywhere in the city without bumping into a former customer. The discussion almost always […]
