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 […]

Union head Andria Babbington urges women to ‘Continue to speak out. Continue to stand up’ 

Union head Andria Babbington urges women to ‘Continue to speak out. Continue to stand up’ 

By Lincoln DePradine Veteran trade unionist Andria Babbington is encouraging Canadian women to “speak out’’ and show solidarity with women in other countries. “Do not stay silent,’’ Babbington urged, while speaking at an International Women’s Day (IWD) event last Sunday in Toronto. She told participants at the IWD “Solidarity & The Movement for Peace’’ gathering […]

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 […]

Beloved educator Jay Williams dead at 40

Beloved educator Jay Williams dead at 40

Funeral service for beloved educator Jay Williams will be on March 16 in Pickering By Neil Armstrong Educator, speaker, and education consultant Jay Williams was committed to equity and believed in the power of representation. He wanted to go wherever he could to spread his message across Canada, the United States, and the world. That’s […]

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 […]

Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough to build 47 affordable housing units

Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough to build 47 affordable housing units

By Lincoln DePradine A Scarborough-based organization is embarking on a housing project that would benefit youth in the east of Toronto, many of them from the Black and Caribbean community. The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of East Scarborough has purchased land at 62 Orchard Park Drive and plans on building 47 affordable housing units […]