The Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco) is now conscious and responsive, according to a press statement from his family. The singer, considered the Calypso King of the World, was rushed to a hospital in New York last week and was in a comatose state for days. The illness lead to many incorrect reports that he has […]
STAR POWER: Famous Indian movie star Tanuja, right, is lending her star power to help a women’s shelter in Guyana. The actress, who happened to be in Toronto at a time when the city is swamped by movie stars, was invited by Janet Naidu (left), an author who organised the event, to lend her name […]
A Toronto businessman has launched the Canadian Premier League, a cricket series similar to the just concluded Caribbean Premier League. Roy Singh, Toronto businessman, entrepreneur and founder and CEO of the Canadian Premier League T20 (CPL T20), states the seeds to set up a Canadian Premier League were sown over one and a half years […]
By Gerald V. Paul Priceless service, creating unity and goodwill while extending the hand of charity is the lifestyle of the Pride of Toronto Chapter No. 12 Inc. under the jurisdiction of the Independent United Order of Solomon Inc. On Saturday, September 28, at 3100 Keele St. (North of 401/South of Sheppard) Pride of Toronto […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Promoters across Canada who bring in artists to perform at bars or restaurants are crying out over recent changes that have been made to the temporary foreign workers program, saying it could hurt the local entertainment industry. Thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling on the federal government to repeal […]
By Gerald V. Paul Newly minted Citizenship and Immigration Minister Christopher Alexander told The Camera recently in Scarborough, that one of the reasons for the delay in the approval of immigrant’s application to enter Canada is fraud. So, the department is cautious in the processing of the applications. Minister Alexander said however, his department is […]
By Gerald V. Paul Last Thursday, the Ontario government filed a notice asking the an independent tribunal to reconsider and reverse the decision that OHIP coverage should continue for two seriously injured migrant farm workers from Jamaica. “It’s not right, and the consequences are devastating when Ontario send migrant workers home after an injury without […]
The Elite Division of the Toronto & District Cricket Association is heading for an exciting finish with just a few matches remaining this weekend. The latest standings as of last weekend, defending champions Brampton Masters Tranzac CC has advanced to the number one spot in Conference 1 with 66 points from 14 games. Vikings CC has secured […]
Published September 13, 2013 By Alicia Sealey As the 38th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2013) winds down to its close on Sunday, September 15th, below are some of my favourite films; all of which will be coming to a theatre near you. Where I could, I‘ve included its release date. GRAVITY […]
According to a brief statement, “The family of Slinger Francisco The Mighty Sparrow is sad to announce that the Calypso King Of The World is in a New York hospital in a coma. The family is asking fans and the people of Trinidad and Tobago to pray for him and to respect their privacy. An […]
