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  Royal Canadian Mint Unveils Hogan’s Alley Silver Commemorative Coin in Time for Black History Month As Black History Month unfolds across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a new collector’s coin honouring Hogan's Alley, a once-thriving Black community in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood. The 2025 $20 Fine Silver Coin, designed by renowned Caribbean Canadian artist Kwame Delfish, celebrates the spirit and resilience of the neighbourhood that flourished until its demolition in the early 1970s.

Barking Good Play 15 Dogs Back At Mirvish Theatre

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  15 actors dressed like dogs take to the stage  (Don’t worry they are trained)  The CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just opened   "15 Dogs,"  a powerful stage adaptation of the award-winning novel by Trinidadian-Canadian author  André Alexis . Running from  January 28 to February 16, 2025 , this thought-provoking production explores themes of consciousness, loyalty, and the complexities of the human (and canine) condition, as fifteen dogs in a Toronto veterinary clinic are granted human intelligence. Venue: CAA Theatre 651 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1Z9

BOB and BOB MARLEY DAY CLEAN UP THE BEACHES

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  BOB's Your Garbage Picking Friend on Four Caribbean Islands DeWitt Lee(right) and fellow BOB beach cleaner show their catch By Stephen Weir for Caribbean Camera Ignore the chill outside your door today—it’s Bob Marley Day in Toronto! DeWitt Lee wants you to picture yourself ankle-deep in warm Caribbean waters, taking part in the second annual BOB clean-up, held in memory of the late, great Bob Marley on February 6th. BOB? It stands for Beautify Our Beaches. This is the second year volunteers from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, and St. Lucia will roll up their sleeves—or dive in—to clean up in Marley’s honor. Whether wading, snorkeling, or scuba diving, teams will be removing everything from plastic waste to hurricane debris—and in some cases, even abandoned vehicles. While Marley’s family has organized clean-ups in Jamaica before, what makes BOB special is its regional reach. The clean-up now extends to other Caribbean nations, turning this into a wider movement. This yea...

BRIEF BUT IN PRINT

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 Caribbean Camera Shortie By Stephen Weir Scholarship for Young Writers Yesterday the Giller Foundation and Mantella Corporation announced the return of the Giller Mantella Scholarship which is dedicated to supporting underserved Black, Indigenous, and racialised students across Canada. Building on the success of 2024’s three inaugural $10,000 recipients, and responding to a high demand, the program now expands to include second and third-year undergraduate students alongside high school graduates. Applications open February 17, 2025, and close April 2, 2025. The Scholarship is speci/cally for students with an interest in creative writing and literature who often face a range of challenges in pursuing their careers. Challenges often include limited access to resources, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to the literary world perpetuated by economic disparities, cultural biases, and a lack of representation in literary institutions. African Film Festival 2025 "Garvey’s Ghos...

Put On Your Caribbean Shorts

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  Put On Your Caribbean Shorts   Carnival_Jouvert. Mas Domnik NEW WINGS TO MAS DOMNIK By Stephen Weir Air Canada and United Airlines are Star Alliance partners, which allows for smooth connectivity between the two airlines for Torontonians planning to attend Dominica’s Mas Domnik Carnival on March 3. Dominica Tourism has announced that United Airlines has added a second direct flight from Newark, New Jersey, to the island’s recently upgraded Douglas-Charles Airport. When does it all happen? Dominica promises these new flights just in time for the 2025 Carnival. ALL THAT JAZZ Earlier this month, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival released its 2025 lineup. The annual music festival runs from April 30 to May 11 this year. It features an exciting lineup of global talent, including Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist John Legend; 70s pop, soul, and funk icons Earth, Wind & Fire; and dancehall and reggae superstars Beenie Man and Bounty Killer.