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All Hail King Evan and Queen Caneish

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By  Stephen Weir Photographs by Don Moreland (Carnival North) Meet the junior sized King and Queen of this year’s Toronto Caribbean Carnival.   Lift up a glass of soda and salute Caneisha Edwards and Evan Murphy - For the next three weeks they are the toast of the town! The second annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival’s Junior King and Queen Showcase was held outdoors on Sunday afternoon at the Woodbine Mall. Under a cloudless skies and blazing hot temperatures, children in elaborate mas costumes competed for the titles of Junior King and Queen. The Mall, located at Rexdale Blvd and Highway 27, erected a large stage and bleachers in its parking lot. The afternoon competition for the young revelers, mirrors the annual adult King and Queen Showcase held outdoors at Lamport Stadium during the final week of carnival. “ The Kings, the Queens, and individuals of the Carnival bands unveil their elaborately themed costumes highlighting the creative minds an...