Calvin Taylor, Carnival Stalwart, Dies at 70
By Stephen Weir Amidst all the hubbub of the August carnival and its Grand Parade, the passing of Calvin Robert Taylor, one of the stalwarts of past parades, was missed […]
Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra wins New York panorama
By Lincoln DePradine For Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra of New York, it’s a first. However, for musical arranger André White, the band’s victory at the 2024 New York panorama, held […]
Celebrating Excellence Across Diverse Sectors at Impact Awards
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 […]
Lots of summer action left: Kitchener -Waterloo, Windsor festivals still to come
By Stephen Weir It didn’t stop their parade last weekend, but that province wide Saturday’s rainstorm soaked the city of Belleville almost as much as it did Toronto. The third […]
FACE Announces 500 Black Entrepreneurship Loans
The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE) proudly announces that it has successfully disbursed 500 loans through the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (BELF). This achievement highlights FACE’s ongoing commitment to […]
Thousands Turned out for Festivals in Ontario Carnival Weekend
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 […]
Premier Ford Promises More Cash for Carnival
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 […]
Jumping Up with Toronto Police
The Toronto Police Service announced the arrival of carnival season last Thursday morning with the 33rd Annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival Kick-Off Celebration. The event, which included a media conference, took […]
Pan Fantasy records 10th Panorama (Pan Alive) win
by Stephen Weir There were no surprises last week when Wendy Jones and Pan Fantasy Steelband won the Panorama (Pan Alive) competition for the 10th time. What sent a shockwave […]
Calypso Monarch: A Night of Rhythmic Brilliance and Rich Tradition
By Dwaine Plaza Oregon State University The much-anticipated Kaiso 365 competition roared to life at the East Town Banquet Hall last night, delivering a dazzling showcase of Caribbean culture and […]