A HUMANE TOUCH TO REFUGEE PROGRAMME By Gerald V. Paul Failed refugee claimants are buying into a programme to leave Canada voluntarily on a good footing. So far, more than 2,000 people have taken part in the government’s Assisted Voluntary Returns and Reintegration pilot programme, which offers as much as $2, 000 and a […]
This player with Afropan steelpan, which marks its 40th year this year, gets into the spirit for Toronto Carnival this weekend. The big weekend kicks off with the King and Queen show at Lamport Stadium on Thursday night, followed by Pan Alive, the steelpan competition on Friday night at the same venue, while the Grand […]
By Gerald V. Paul On Tuesday, the Bahamas Junkanoo Legends were at the Toronto Pearson official launch of the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival, without one of their members: Lavardo Anthon Burrows, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on July 22. He was 27. Burrows died leaving behind the love of his life […]
By Curtis Eustace On Saturday 3rd August, 2013 masqueraders will fill the streets for the 2013 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The parade begins on the CNE Grounds and continues onto Lakeshore Blvd. Entry to the CNE grounds is available from 7 am and bleacher seating along the parade route is limited. Arrive early to […]
By Jasminee Sahoye History was made when a St. Lucian farm worker, who was subjected to racial slurs and sent back home, won his case which was heard by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. He was awarded thousands of dollars in damages. The tribunal delivered a decision which found that a major greenhouse […]
The Kaiso 365, the finals of the annual Calypso Monarch competition, was won convincingly last night by the reigning monarch, Macomere Fifi. Defending her crown at the packed Chinese Cultural Centre’s P.C. Ho Theatre, she not only won the coveted title for the sixth time, but also won in every category – Best Lyrics, Best […]
Canada’s largest celebration of Rastafarian heritage and culture kicks off on Thursday, August 8 at York Woods Public Library, (1785 Finch Avenue West) with Kuumba visual art exhibition featuring works of Rastafarian artists and continues on Thursday, August 15 with TweenFest where children and youth performers will showcase their talent in dub poetry/spoken word, African/Caribbean […]
The 71st edition of the K.A. Auty Cup between host Canada and the USA was played last Thursday, and Friday, at the Maple Leaf cricket ground, King City. The 2-day encounter which is recognized as the world’s first and longest running international sporting fixture was first played in 1844. Canada won the match on the basis […]
CUTIES: This youngster shows off her costume at the Toronto Carnival Junior Parade last Saturday at Downsview Park, where even the weather cooperated with brilliant sunshine to make it a truly successful day indeed. Before tens of thousands of spectators, thousands of children from twelve carnival bands paraded to show off the spectacle that is […]
By Herman Silochan Who should be congratulated for Saturday’s superb Caribbean Children’s Carnival at Downsview Park? The Festival Management Committee? The Mas Band Leaders? The parents? What about the children themselves? Well, being there, and chatting up the organizers, many parents and some children, I’d have to say all four groups. And then, there […]
