City Festival Funding Raises Taxpayer Concerns

City Festival Funding Raises Taxpayer Concerns

Letter to the editor Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow made headlines this week by announcing a 26 per cent increase in funding for Pride Toronto after the festival lost $300,000 in corporate sponsorships, an act linked to U.S. backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. On its surface, the city’s response seems noble. But beneath […]

Poilievre’s Trump-style rallies won’t win the election

Poilievre’s Trump-style rallies won’t win the election

By Malcolm Regis Pierre Poilievre recently reassured Canadians that he would respect the results of the upcoming election—win or lose. That may sound like a basic democratic expectation but the fact that he was even asked the question says a lot about the political atmosphere he has cultivated.   It’s a question no serious federal […]

Trump’s Tariff War Sparks Unprecedented Canadian Patriotism and Unity

Trump’s Tariff War Sparks Unprecedented Canadian Patriotism and Unity

By Malcolm Regis Donald Trump’s decision to hit Canada with heavy tariffs has done something extraordinary—something I don’t believe we’ve ever seen before. It has ignited a wave of blind patriotism, not just in reaction to economic threats but in a deeper affirmation of Canadian identity. Canada has always been a loyal ally of the […]

Canada’s progress cannot be sacrificed on the altar of partisanship

Canada’s progress cannot be sacrificed on the altar of partisanship

Letter to the editor The recent events surrounding calls for the Hon. Greg Fergus’ resignation as Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House of Commons point to the increasing dangers of hyperpartisanship facing our public institutions today. House rules exist to protect the integrity of our legislative process. Those asking for the resignation of Speaker […]

Ford’s Green Belt and the Ontario Science Centre move a question of profits

Ford’s Green Belt and the Ontario Science Centre move a question of profits

Letter to the editor Ford’s Green Belt and the Ontario Science Centre move a question of profits In the intricate world of Ontario politics, decisions are often made with a careful balance of competing interests. This was never more evident than in the case of the Ford government’s controversial decision to backtrack on their support […]

Pan Fantasy’s win was historic but tainted

Pan Fantasy’s win was historic but tainted

Letter to the editor Pan Fantasy’s win was historic but tainted I have been attending the Pan Alive competition for the past ten years and have at various times participated in the event. I must therefore congratulate OSA for putting on a fantastic show which is not, however reflected in audience support. Congratulations to Pan […]

32 years and counting

32 years and counting

Letter from the publisher This newspaper which you are holding in your hands or reading on-line today first saw the light of print 32 year ago. The first edition of The Caribbean Camera came off the press on June 6, 1990. And for its founders – Editor Raynier Maharaj, Accountant Kiffayette Muhammed and Sales Manager […]

On Naomi Osaka’s recent loss in the Australian Open tennis tournament

On Naomi Osaka’s recent loss in the Australian Open tennis tournament

Letter to the editor from Charles Simon-Aaron, a long-time Caribbean Camera supporter On Naomi Osaka’s recent loss in the Australian Open tennis tournament Did you notice Naomi Osaka, 14th seed, age 24, recent loss to 20-year-old Amanda Anisimova, 60th seed, at Australian Open, the first Grand Slam? Because if you have not then you missed […]

Christmas without you

Christmas without you

  by Tiara Jade Chutkhan Canadian – Indo Caribbean I can still picture the record player. The shiny vinyl spinning round while classic Christmas songs like Boney M’s Mary’s Boy Child fill the house. We’re all dressed in our best; the adults with a drink in their hand, a small plate of finger foods in […]

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