By Stephen Weir As our guest photographer Horace Thorne likes to say, “Cricket Lovely Cricket.” He was in the Andrew McCandless Park in Brampton earlier this week taking pictures of Cricket Lovely Cricket at a very special Anniversary Cricket Match between a team representing the island of Jamaica and a team representing Trinidad and Tobago […]
On the grounds of Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre in Brampton there’s a plaque affixed to a bench that reads: IN MEMORY OF DR. WINSTON ISAAC THE WALNUT FOUNDATION PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES Born and raised in St.Kitts, Dr. Isaac was the former Director of the Ryerson University School ( Toronto Metropolitan […]
By Lincoln DePradine Brampton, which has committed itself to establishing a “world-class’’ city of inclusion and innovation, is looking to attract entrepreneurs from the Caribbean and Africa to achieve its development objectives. It’s the first North American city with a coordinator – attached to Brampton’s economic development department – solely focused on attracting business talent […]
BRAMPTON, All major City festivals, events, performances and community event permits for events at City facilities and performing arts centres, including The Rose, are cancelled until Labour Day on September 7, 2020, this will include Caribbean events like Jambana, in response to COVID-19. This extended cancellation is with guidance from the Brampton Emergency Management Office, Peel Public […]
By Gerald V. Paul Guyana-born businessman Paul Rampersaud’s took to video detailing his Brampton family’s death to serve as a warning to others during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in North America. Known as the silent killer because it is odorless, carbon […]
By Jasminee Sahoye He is 19 and fairly new to Canada from Grenada but already he’s found a niche market as an entrepreneur, making colourful wristbands and key chains with nylon/polyester fabric that are washable. And some of the proceeds from the sale of the items have been shared with less fortunate kids in Brampton […]
By Jasminee Sahoye “If everyone could see me now I am smiling from ear to ear, I am so humbled yet so excited about this new chapter in my life. I am celebrating today because of the kindness and generosity of so many people.” These words were written by newly elected Peel District School Board […]
Municipal Election Profile Allison Brown proved in the early stages of the campaign that she possesses leadership qualities when she recommended and connected a number of candidates who represent the community to The Camera. Born to Trinidad and Tobago parents, Brown is running in Ward 9 and 10 for city councillor in Brampton against incumbent […]
Municipal Election Profile Former Brampton city councillor and 2010 Brampton mayoral candidate Garnett Manning decided against running for the mayoral post this year, preferring to run as a regional councillor for Wards 3 & 4. If elected, he wants to see a limit to the terms of councillors and mayors and plans to move […]
A forum connecting a network of professional women is expected to provide inspiration and empowerment for participants from the diverse communities in the Region of Peel and beyond. Organized by the United Achievers’ Community Services (UACS Inc.), the Professional Women’s Forum, third-annual renewal, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Rose Theatre, Brampton. The […]
