Carnival in Rosedale

Carnival  in Rosedale

By Stephen Weir Will the stuffy old Rosedale neighbourhood ever be the same? On March 10 there will be a small Carnival costume parade where Mas has never gone before … out front the Rosedale United Church. All this month the Rosedale Church on Roxborough Drive (one of the most prestigious streets in the city) […]

Fashion student designs clothing line celebrating Black women

Fashion student designs clothing line celebrating Black women

Throughout February, George Brown College celebrates Black Futures Month. We’re highlighting GBC graduates who make meaningful changes today with an eye on the future. George Brown College (GBC) fashion student Dominique Davis wants Black women to feel comfortable expressing themselves through clothing in any situation. Her brand and e-commerce store STYLEFINDS aims to provide options […]

Fred Thornhill’s “The Crabs Were Running” a journey down memory lane

Fred Thornhill’s “The Crabs Were Running” a journey down memory lane

If you are from the Caribbean, this book of short stories, by Fred Thornhill, “The Crabs Were Running,” will resonate with you.  If you are over 60, Fred’s exceptional memory will astound you.  His vivid description of events, places, people and community will resurrect memories that you thought you had lost.  If you have Canadian […]

Sculptor-Painter Tim Whiten wins 2022 Gershon Iskowitz Prize

Sculptor-Painter Tim Whiten wins 2022 Gershon Iskowitz Prize

By Stephen Weir Just as the Caribbean Camera was going to press today, the winner of Canada’s most prestigious annual visual art award was announced.  Tim Whiten, a Toronto based sculptor and painter has been awarded the 2022 Gershon Iskowitz Prize. The Gershon Iskowitz Prize is presented annually to an artist who has made an […]

My weekend of music in Toronto

My weekend of music in Toronto

My weekend of music By Henry “King Cosmos” Gomez Not exactly your man about town, but I must say that musically I had a remarkable experience over three successive days of this past weekend. Each was in a distinctly different setting. The first was at the Harriet Tubman Institute at York University, where Roger Gibbs […]

Why is “peace loving” Canada out there picking fights?

Why is “peace loving” Canada out there picking fights?

A close reading of Canadian media shows precious little reporting on the efforts by organizations and individuals who are advocating making peace in Russia-Ukraine conflict. In fact, increasingly those efforts are being systematically silenced by the media and government spokespersons, some of whom have met peace efforts with open contempt. Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to […]

Trudeau announces additional support for the Caribbean

Trudeau announces additional support for the Caribbean

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced additional support for the Caribbean, including security and other assistance specifically for Haiti. He made the announcement at the 44th Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in The Bahamas. Trudeau told Caribbean leaders at the Nassau summit that he wanted to mark the […]

MP Michael Coteau joins other politicians opposing riding redistribution

MP Michael Coteau joins other politicians opposing riding redistribution

  By Lincoln DePradine Another politician, from the Black and Caribbean community, has expressed opposition to a recommendation under which Toronto will lose one of its federal ridings, going down to 24 seats from 25. The recommendation, from the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario, would eliminate the federal riding of Don Valley East (DVE). […]

Hope Lutheran decks out for Black History Month

Hope Lutheran decks out for Black History Month

 The altar is dressed in African fabric while Black gospel music flows  By Arthur Soman Every year, Hope Lutheran Church, located at 14 Centre Street, Scarborough celebrates Black History Month (B.H.M).  The 200+ congregation reflects the diversity of not only Scarborough, but also Toronto and by extention, Canada.  While the makeup of the congregation is […]

Sixteen Black Hamiltonians honoured with banners around the city

Sixteen Black Hamiltonians honoured with banners around the city

Hamilton Black History Council and other Black-led organizations have partnered with the city to launch Black History Month and honour more than a dozen key figures in Hamilton’s Black history. It’s the first time the city is partnering with local Black-led organizations on a Black History Month initiative. Terri Bedminster, executive director for Refuge Newcomer […]