By Lincoln DePradine The federal Liberal Party government is about to launch a program to attract more students from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali and other French-speaking countries to Canada. The new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) – a partnership with designated French-language and bilingual post-secondary learning institutions – will be launched Monday, August […]
The stage is set for this year’s Impact Awards, where nine exceptional individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions. As the third annual presentation, this year’s event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, celebrating the best and brightest from diverse sectors. Below, we introduce this year’s awardees. Health: Dr. Everton Gooden began his tenure […]
Due to overwhelming fan demand, Juno Award-winning and Certified Gold-selling R&B icon Dru has extended his highly acclaimed Soul Nostalgic Residency at the Acqua Supper Club. This monthly event, which blends a Vegas-style dinner and show, promises an unforgettable night of music, elegance, and nostalgia. Located in the heart of Toronto, Acqua Supper Club offers […]
The Black Creek Community Health Centre is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Black Community Health Strategy, accompanied by the introduction of a state-of-the-art Mobile Health Unit. This initiative is aimed at addressing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities in the Black Creek- Humber catchment area. It is a […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenadians are preparing for two days of activities that will include the presence in Toronto of a Grenada government minister. “The Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Creative Economy will be here with us. That’s breaking news; I just spoke to him,” Gerry Hopkin, consul general for Grenada, told The Caribbean Camera […]
By Stephen Weir It didn’t stop their parade last weekend, but that province wide Saturday’s rainstorm soaked the city of Belleville almost as much as it did Toronto. The third annual Belleville Caribbean Parade had a start time of 1pm last Saturday, and according to weather reports on the day, that’s just about when it […]
The 32nd Jamaica Day Family, Food, and Music Festival is scheduled for August 24th and 25th at Brampton Sports Park. Anticipation is high following a lively press conference held on August 13th at Brampton City Hall, where key details of the event were unveiled. The press conference began with a warm introduction by Sharon Campbell, […]
Last Saturday, the much-anticipated King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack was abruptly postponed due to torrential rains, much to the disappointment of the 17,000 spectators who had eagerly gathered for the event. Among the crowd was a large contingent of Caribbean supporters, all there to cheer on their hero, Patrick Husbands, as he attempted to defend […]
The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE) proudly announces that it has successfully disbursed 500 loans through the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (BELF). This achievement highlights FACE’s ongoing commitment to supporting Black entrepreneurs in Canada, who have historically faced challenges in securing necessary capital to start or grow their businesses. Since the Black Entrepreneurship Loan […]
Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino achieved a historic victory on Friday afternoon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, capturing the gold medal in the women’s 400-meter final while setting a new Olympic record. Her remarkable performance not only secured her a place in Olympic history but also made her the first woman from the Dominican Republic to […]
