A Statement from the Caribbean Carnival
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is aware that a fatal shooting took place this evening near the Festival parade along Lakeshore Blvd. CEO Denise Herrera Jackson and CAO Christopher Alexander are both shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the lose of life.
"We are saying prayers for the injured and the dead," said Ms. Jackson. " Our festival is about love and community, and to have this happen so close to our event is devastating. We work so hard to make our event safe and family friendly, it is unthinkable that such a thing could happen."
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival held its annual parade today. The parade, which involved over 17,000 performers and musicians, officially ended at 6.20 with the announcement of the prize winners from the parade.
" The shooting occured about an hour after we closed up our operation," said Mr. Alexander. " Most of our staff had left the grounds when were heard the sirens. I went immediately to the site, but, was unable to learn very much about what occurred this evening. We have a very good relationship with the Toronto Police and we trust that details of the what occured today will soon be made public.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival had over 250 security officers from 5-different firms (including Metro Toronto Police pay duty officers) working on the 4.5 km parade. The police cooporated very well with us to ensure that the parade was safe and successful.
For further information
Stephen Weir
4160489-5868
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Band Leader Eustace Wins It All
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS from 2011 KING & QUEEN COMPETITION
Queen of the band
Name: Joella Chichton
Band Theme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: Metal Morpheus
King of the band
Name: Shane Reid-Mundal
Band Theme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: King Haites
Female individual
Name: Mishka Crichton
Band Theme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: Medusa
Male Individual
Name: “Mr.Meggy”
Band Thme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: Draconia
Ontario Science Centre Innovation in Mas Award: Bitter Lemon Carnival (band leader Clarence Forde) for their King costume entitled "The Storm" portrayed by Keith Pascall, designed by Jackie Forde.
Female Individual of the Year:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Saldenah Mas-K Club
3. Callaloo
Male Individual of the Year:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Saldenah Mas K-Club
3. Mas Toronto
Queen of the Bands:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Saldenah Mas-K Club
3. Callaloo
4. Renaissance Mas
King of the Bands:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Callaloo
3. Tribal Knights
4. Saldenah Mas-K Club
BULLETIN - AFROPAN HAS WON THE 2011 PAN ALIVE PRIZE. JULY 29, 2011 LAMPORT STADIUM
Queen of the band
Name: Joella Chichton
Band Theme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: Metal Morpheus
King of the band
Name: Shane Reid-Mundal
Band Theme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: King Haites
Female individual
Name: Mishka Crichton
Band Theme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: Medusa
Male Individual
Name: “Mr.Meggy”
Band Thme: Mythical Creatures
Costume name: Draconia
Ontario Science Centre Innovation in Mas Award: Bitter Lemon Carnival (band leader Clarence Forde) for their King costume entitled "The Storm" portrayed by Keith Pascall, designed by Jackie Forde.
Female Individual of the Year:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Saldenah Mas-K Club
3. Callaloo
Male Individual of the Year:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Saldenah Mas K-Club
3. Mas Toronto
Queen of the Bands:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Saldenah Mas-K Club
3. Callaloo
4. Renaissance Mas
King of the Bands:
1. Carnival Nationz
2. Callaloo
3. Tribal Knights
4. Saldenah Mas-K Club
BULLETIN - AFROPAN HAS WON THE 2011 PAN ALIVE PRIZE. JULY 29, 2011 LAMPORT STADIUM
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