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  Stand By Me! On Sunday it was Sing By ME By Stephen Weir The festive season came alive in North Toronto as the Kingdom Choir delivered a stirring performance at the George Weston Recital Hall, located within the Meridian Arts Centre on Yonge Street. On the late afternoon of December 1st, the nearly sold-out audience was treated to a captivating showcase of Christmas carols and gospel music, all performed with the choir's signature warmth and powerful harmonies. For many in attendance, this concert marked a cherished seasonal tradition, as the acclaimed ensemble brought the spirit of the holidays to life through music. Led by Karen Gibson, affectionately known as the "godmother of British gospel," the 15-member group, accompanied by two musicians, returned to Canada with joyous energy. Like Santa spreading cheer, the Kingdom Choir enchanted the audience with a blend of traditional carols, uplifting gospel melodies, and their iconic rendition of Stand By Me, which became ...

  Marching to the Tune of Different Drummers Stephen Weir The Caribana Arts Group (CAG), originally known as the Caribbean Cultural Committee (CCC), the founding organization of the original 20th-century Toronto street festival, held a virtual Annual General Meeting and election over the weekend. The CAG now has a new board, with Chedwick Creightney elected as Chair for the next three years and Damien Edwin as Vice Chair. CAG Across from City Hall at their Emancipation Day Parade 2024. SWEIR "Six members were elected, and five members will be appointed," said Geraldine Stafford, the CAG General Secretary. "We had a record-setting attendance of 174 members—our highest in at least the past decade." Chedwick Creightney, a Jamaican Canadian who lives and works in Pickering, previously served on the CAG board during the last term. According to Stafford, he brings significant fundraising and networking experience to the board. Chedwick i...