By Stephen Weir As the city of Toronto geared up to celebrate Bob Marley Day on February 6th, an evening event at City Hall brought together members of the community to share their memories of the iconic musician. Mayor Olivia Chow, widow of the late Jack Layton, was among the attendees at the Celebrating One […]
Ontario’s front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals are celebrating another decision by the court which has ruled that Bill 124, wage-suppression legislation passed by the Ford government in 2019, is unconstitutional. Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, says, “This sham of a bill should never have been passed. With the loss of […]
Story and photos By: Janet Grant “Bob Marley: One Love,” the captivating biographical drama that celebrates the life and music of the legendary reggae icon, Bob Marley, premiered in Toronto last Thursday at the Bell Lightbox. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, this film takes audiences on a journey through Marley’s extraordinary life. It chronicles his rise from humble […]
Trinidad and Tobago finds itself grappling with a severe environmental crisis as an unidentified vessel, now partially submerged, leaks hydrocarbons off the southwest coast of Tobago. Prime Minister Keith Rowley has declared the situation a “national emergency,” pledging governmental resources to address the unfolding catastrophe. The spill, which has already tainted several beaches along Tobago’s […]
The Spoken Word Dwayne Morgan is a name that has been garnering attention recently. The Scarborough spoken word poet delivered a performance on the first day of Black History Month at the Power Plant art gallery at Harbourfront. Next month, he is set to present “When Sisters Speak” at the St Lawrence Centre as part […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Being Black in Canada comes with many trials and tribulations. This is the shortest month of the year when organizations use the hashtag #BHM2024 before returning to their regular schedule. Black history is the knowledge everyone needs 365 days a year to combat the harmful persistence of white supremacy. I will […]
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) popularly known as ‘The Better Way’, has embarked on a special journey this February, and will celebrate Black History Month across its network. Under the theme “Building on legacies: Celebrating Black excellence in Toronto,” the TTC is showcasing the work of eight remarkable local Black artists. Their art, scattered throughout […]
By Lincoln DePradine A young Terry James could simply have remained a salesperson for a Toronto manufacturing company. But that job, she told The Caribbean Camera, wasn’t challenging enough. She wanted to do something that would test her mettle as a woman. “I have always said that I wanted to do something that was non-traditional […]
By Canute Lawrence When 37-year-old Brianna (not her real name) arrived in Toronto in 2023, she had no idea that her first week would be spent sleeping on the streets under the stars. The closest experience she has ever had to that was when she attended an all-night Reggae Sunsplash festival in her home country, […]
Bob Marley Day to be celebrated in Toronto on February 5th By Stephen Weir For the past 32 years, the city of Toronto has honoured the memory of Jamaica’s Bob Marley. This year, the – 33rd annual Bob Marley Day Celebration will be held on February 5th. “Bob Marley Day is a day dedicated to […]
