The Ontario government announced yesterday that it is investing $25 million to create the Peel Black Health & Social Services Hub, a full-service location for Black individuals and families to conveniently access health care and social services in one place, close to home. According to a news release from the Ontario ministry of health, the […]
Brampton will honor the achievement with The Canadian Break Dance Community Builders Awards By Stephen Weir Was it really 40 years ago that people in Brampton first witnessed a break dance contest? Yes, sir. And to mark that important momentous occasion in Hip Hop history, some of the originals are back to do it all […]
By Stephen Weir As our guest photographer Horace Thorne likes to say, “Cricket Lovely Cricket.” He was in the Andrew McCandless Park in Brampton earlier this week taking pictures of Cricket Lovely Cricket at a very special Anniversary Cricket Match between a team representing the island of Jamaica and a team representing Trinidad and Tobago […]
On the grounds of Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre in Brampton there’s a plaque affixed to a bench that reads: IN MEMORY OF DR. WINSTON ISAAC THE WALNUT FOUNDATION PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES Born and raised in St.Kitts, Dr. Isaac was the former Director of the Ryerson University School ( Toronto Metropolitan […]
By Lincoln DePradine Brampton, which has committed itself to establishing a “world-class’’ city of inclusion and innovation, is looking to attract entrepreneurs from the Caribbean and Africa to achieve its development objectives. It’s the first North American city with a coordinator – attached to Brampton’s economic development department – solely focused on attracting business talent […]
BRAMPTON, All major City festivals, events, performances and community event permits for events at City facilities and performing arts centres, including The Rose, are cancelled until Labour Day on September 7, 2020, this will include Caribbean events like Jambana, in response to COVID-19. This extended cancellation is with guidance from the Brampton Emergency Management Office, Peel Public […]
By Gerald V. Paul Guyana-born businessman Paul Rampersaud’s took to video detailing his Brampton family’s death to serve as a warning to others during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in North America. Known as the silent killer because it is odorless, carbon […]
By Jasminee Sahoye He is 19 and fairly new to Canada from Grenada but already he’s found a niche market as an entrepreneur, making colourful wristbands and key chains with nylon/polyester fabric that are washable. And some of the proceeds from the sale of the items have been shared with less fortunate kids in Brampton […]
By Jasminee Sahoye “If everyone could see me now I am smiling from ear to ear, I am so humbled yet so excited about this new chapter in my life. I am celebrating today because of the kindness and generosity of so many people.” These words were written by newly elected Peel District School Board […]
Municipal Election Profile Allison Brown proved in the early stages of the campaign that she possesses leadership qualities when she recommended and connected a number of candidates who represent the community to The Camera. Born to Trinidad and Tobago parents, Brown is running in Ward 9 and 10 for city councillor in Brampton against incumbent […]
