Solving housing affordability through land trusts and collective ownership

Solving housing affordability through land trusts and collective ownership

Lynn Jones, a dedicated advocate for labour and human rights in Truro, Nova Scotia, sought to preserve the essence of “The Marsh,” a once-vibrant Black community that had gradually dispersed over the years. With her family’s small plots of land in The Marsh, Jones began acquiring land from relatives as they moved away. However, she […]

Kruse GWS Auctions Announces “Artifacts of Hollywood and Music” Auction

Kruse GWS Auctions Announces “Artifacts of Hollywood and Music” Auction

Los Angeles, California, Kruse GWS Auctions, renowned for its record-breaking auctions of entertainment memorabilia, fine jewelry, and royal artifacts, has announced the “Artifacts of Hollywood & Music” auction. Scheduled for March 30, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. PST, the event promises an extraordinary collection of memorabilia from music legends like Elvis Presley, Prince, and Taylor Swift, […]

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: […]

Philanthropist Donette Chin Loy Chang to be honoured at ICHS Hall of Fame Gala

Philanthropist Donette Chin Loy Chang to be honoured at ICHS Hall of Fame Gala

The Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS) Alumnae Association is set to honor four outstanding alumnae, including renowned communications strategist, community leader, and philanthropist Donette Chin Loy Chang, during its prestigious 5th ICHS Hall of Fame Fundraising Gala. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. This year, […]

N.S. power company fuels Black and Indigenous entrepreneurship

N.S. power company fuels Black and Indigenous entrepreneurship

Emera, the parent company of Nova Scotia Power, is amplifying its commitment to Tribe Network, a community organization dedicated to empowering Black and Indigenous entrepreneurship. Over the next three years, Emera will contribute $500,000, bringing their total support to Tribe Network to $800,000 since 2021. Tribe Network, headquartered in downtown Halifax, specializes in providing mentorship […]

Dutch investigation reveals culprits involved in Tobago oil spill

Dutch investigation reveals culprits involved in Tobago oil spill

A collaborative investigation conducted by Bellingcat and the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian has pinpointed the responsible entities behind a significant oil spill in the Caribbean. Melaj Offshore, a Panama-registered company, has been implicated in the incident, which is considered one of the worst oil spills in recent Caribbean history. According to findings from Bellingcat, an […]

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 […]

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 […]

Federal investment boosts legal aid for racialized inmates

Federal investment boosts legal aid for racialized inmates

Ensuring access to justice stands as a foundational principle within the Canadian legal system, and is emblematic of a society committed to upholding the rule of law. Recognizing the pressing need to dismantle systemic barriers present in the justice system, there is a crucial call to establish equitable and impartial avenues for legal recourse, particularly […]

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