PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC Launches BURN180 Workout Product Aimed at Eliminating Excuses, Maximizing Convenience
BURN180, the next-generation resistance band, officially launches
CHINO, Calif. – (August 17, 2022) – Too busy to exercise? Find it inconvenient to exercise while away from home? The time has officially come for all the excuses to end and healthy living to begin. The long-awaited next-generation resistance band system by PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC formally launches. The complete system is now available for purchase to the public and is sure to be in high demand.
"We have so many people who can't wait to get their hands on this workout system," shares Dan Markel, co-founder and managing partner of PRO Fitness Concepts, LLC. "We believe Burn180 will change the entire approach of how people work out, making it easier to exercise and perform high-level training anywhere, at anytime. Once people try this system, they will feel it's all they need," added Markel. "It is an incredible HIIT Training tool for everyone, anywhere, anytime, helping all maintain a healthy lifestyle. We are excited to officially launch!
We are also honored and grateful to the professional athletes in multiple sports that have tested, validated, and are now using Burn180 for high-level performance training - most notably in golf! Many top world-ranking professionals are now using the Burn180 bands in their daily high-level workout routines, including Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, Harold Varner, Talor Gooch, Lucas Glover, and Sahith Theegala, along with LPGA players Lizette Salas, Jessica Korda, Lexi Thompson, Azahara Muñoz, Marina Alex, Jaye Marie Green, and World’s #1 Amateur, Rose Zhang.
We are also honored by the support and validation from our Burn180 Pro Advisory Board, comprised of top trainers, including Andre Acevedo, Josh Loyo of Fore Fitness, and Kolby Wayne of Joey D Golf.
“They, along with our early clinical partners, Dr. Jim Lally and Dr. David Patterson (viewing the device as a "gamechanger" for Physical Therapy and Injury Rehab) and former MLS and Premier League Players Servando Carrasco, Stu Holden (Fox Sports Analyst), round out an unprecedented group of esteemed supporters! Co-Manager and Inventor Todd Wittenbrock stated, “Their collective feedback, enthusiasm, and engagement have been invaluable, setting the stage for our launch to the general public!”
To get more information about BURN180 or purchase the system, visit the site: https://BURN180.com.
About BURN180:
PRO Fitness Concepts releases the BURN180 universal resistance band system, with its patent-pending repositionable suction cup plate, that elevates resistance band training to the Pro Athlete Level with a next-generation compact system designed for use anywhere anytime, by anyone. The BURN180 device is the world's first clinically supported system featuring a fully repositionable mounting plate for fast and easy use. Set up anywhere in under 30 seconds for a quick workout that targets key muscle groups more efficiently than traditional weight training with a range of 25-180 pounds of resistance. The BURN180 kit ($299) offers an all-in-one convenient, high-level workout or can be used to enhance any fitness regimen, including rehabilitation/low-resistance strength building, HIIT, functional training, yoga, pilates, and more. Discover versatility at a whole new level and take your workout anywhere. Follow @BURN.180 on Instagram for pro-trainer-developed 5-minute workouts, fitness motivation, and more. BURN180 - Anywhere. Anytime. Anyone.
AGE-WELL announces recipients of its 2022 Emerging Entrepreneur Award
TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The 2022 recipients of AGE-WELL's Emerging Entrepreneur Award are Liam Maaskant, co-developer of a walker with an elevating seat to give older adults greater independence at home, and Anika Munn, co-creator of a smart monitoring system to help older adults feel safer and more comfortable in various living settings.
The AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award supports the development of emerging entrepreneurs to create and grow an innovative startup with potential social and economic impact in Canada. The innovation must address one of AGE-WELL's 8 Challenge Areas and have potential to make a positive real-world impact in the lives of older adults and caregivers.
The award is designed to give a new entrepreneur the financial resources, mentorship and training as they focus on making their ideas viable and rapidly deployable in service to older adults and caregivers. The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) has provided a cash top-up of $5,000 for each recipient, bringing the total value of the salary award to $30,000 for each of the awardees.
Liam Maaskant recently graduated from Dalhousie University where he received his degree in mechanical engineering. As co-founder of Axtion Independence Mobility Inc., he is developing a solution that expands the functionality of the rollator walker to include a motorized seat that moves up and down. This device aims to decrease older adults' risk of falls while they engage in everyday tasks like reaching a lower drawer in the kitchen, transferring to the sofa or gardening in the flower beds.
"We designed our solution to help older adults live longer, more dignified lives at home by having a tool to stay active and engaged in the activities they love to do," said Maaskant. "As a new graduate, I could not be more honoured and happier to receive this award. This will allow me to work full time on getting our device to people who need it."
Anika Munn is completing her master's degree in public health at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a co-founder of LivingSafe, a startup developing a smart monitoring system designed to keep older adults safer by providing their caregivers with physical status data – such as vital signs – and alerts, for instance if a loved one wanders at night.
"I am honoured to receive this award and thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate within AGE-WELL's national network, which will help our general growth," said Munn. "Our solution is aimed at taking away numerous health and safety fears so older adults can live life more comfortably and, in some cases, stay in their homes longer."
"Empowering, mentoring and supporting emerging entrepreneurs is part of AGE-WELL's commitment to drive the delivery of technology-based products that benefit older adults and their caregivers, and generate economic returns for Canadians," said Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Director and CEO of AGE-WELL, Canada's technology and aging network. "Congratulations to this year's exceptional recipients who exemplify the passion to make a difference and the innovative spirit in Canada's growing AgeTech sector. We welcome these emerging entrepreneurs to our network with all its expertise and resources, and are pleased to begin working in partnership with them to get their innovations into as many hands as possible, ensuring a real-world impact for Canadians."
"CABHI's overarching mission is to advance innovative solutions to help older adults live their best possible lives. This year's AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneurs epitomize that mission, providing critical solutions to help people maintain their independence, and age well at home," said Dr. Allison Sekuler, President & Chief Scientist, CABHI. "When companies like these succeed, older adults will thrive. So, in addition to our cash contribution, award recipients will receive access to CABHI's vast array of innovation services and our national and international network of scientific officers and validation, investment, and distribution partners, all supporting these creative entrepreneurs to significantly accelerate the spread, scale, and success of their companies."
About AGE-WELL:
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. is Canada's Technology and Aging Network. The pan-Canadian network brings together researchers, older adults, caregivers, partner organizations and future leaders to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians. AGE-WELL researchers are producing technologies, services, policies and practices that improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers, and generate social and economic benefits for Canada. AGE-WELL is funded through the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence program. www.agewell-nce.ca.
SOURCE AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
New Book Sheds Light on What It’s Like for Someone Living With Asperger’s
Costa Mesa, CA, August 17, 2022 — Matthew Kenslow is a pianist, juggler, motivational speaker and college graduate who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum) when he was 6 years old. In his thought-provoking book, Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome, Kenslow takes readers inside what it’s truly like for someone living with the disability.
“My main message that I tell hundreds of people is that I have not given up on my goals,” he wrote in the book’s preface. “I persevere on my aspirations. If I can do that, certainly everybody else can too.”
Told through a series of stories about his personal experiences, Kenslow sheds light on common traits found in those with Asperger’s, such as the way their minds work, their lack of social and conversational skills, and poor eye contact with others, and how those challenges have impacted his everyday life. Simple tasks take longer for Kenslow — like reading or organizing his thoughts — while remembering things like the Periodic Table or the books of the Bible come more easily.
“We find patterns in things, and that is the key,” he wrote. “… what is difficult for me can be a piece of cake for most others, but what is challenging for most others can be two-plus-two for me.”
Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome is an important read for anyone whose life has been touched by Asperger’s Syndrome. Kenslow’s insights aim to lend understanding, provide inspiration, and encourage readers to put aside differences and embrace the gifts that others have to share with the world.
About the Author
Matthew Kenslow has grown up with a form of autism known as Asperger’s Syndrome. Life has been an adventure as he pieced together all of his surroundings amid both praises and taunts. His mission is to teach others from a firsthand perspective about how autistic people interpret things differently from the rest of the world. He believes God has blessed him with the gifts to juggle, play piano and recall facts about the American presidents, geography, science and mathematics. He juggles at elementary schools and encourages the students to never give up on their passions.
He has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement (which is equivalent to the rank of Eagle Scout) through Royal Rangers, a program he has been in since he was 5. Now, he is giving back to children and teenagers, teaching and mentoring them in a wide set of skills and knowledge. He graduated from Orange Coast College with an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry fromVanguard University of Southern California. He aspires to be a middle school math and science teacher. Currently, he is a student teacher for Enhanced Mathematics at his former middle school, Ensign Intermediate School, seeking to be done by December 2022, and is an employed substitute teacher for NMUSD.
Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome
Publisher: River Birch Press
ISBN-10: 1951561325
ISBN-13: 978-1951561321
Available from Amazon.com, BN.com and many other online retailers
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Former First Responder Details Path Toward Healing From PTSD and Overwhelming Life Events
Antioch, CA, August 17, 2022 — As a police officer for 25 years, Norm Wielsch witnessed his share of trauma and would later fall into a downward spiral following his own diagnosis of PTSD. He served 8 years of a 14-year sentence on corruption charges and emerged from federal prison determined to help others — particularly first responders — heal from trauma.
Wielsch’s new book, Christ Centered Healing of Trauma: Healing a Broken Heart (and companion small group study guide), teaches foundational principles and tools for resolving issues related to traumatic life events.
Readers will learn how trauma affects the heart, body and soul; how to manage emotions; how to identify the root cause of emotional pain; and how to begin the healing process.
Through a bible study portion, readers will learn God's plan for salvation and healing. Included are numerous sample prayers to guide readers through the healing process.
Wielsch’s Christ-Centered healing method was originally designed to minister to first responders and combat veterans but is also appropriate for counselors, pastors, chaplains and anyone whose lives are impacted by trauma.
“This book is not only for the victims of trauma, but for their husbands, wives, daughters, sons and parents who suffer right along with them,” Wielsch said. “They are wounded people as well. Hurt people, hurt people. Since our families are the closest to us, we tend to hurt them more than we intend.”
About the Author
Norm Wielsch was a law enforcement officer for over 25 years — 16 of those as an undercover narcotic agent. In 1998, he was diagnosed with an incurable neuro-muscular disease, and after more than 30 surgeries, he became addicted to opioids. Wielsch was diagnosed with PTSD, and then his daughter was diagnosed with a serious illness and given a poor prognosis. In a downward spiral, Wielsch made a series of bad decisions that landed him in federal prison.
While incarcerated, he obtained a master’s degree in Theology and Counseling, a Doctorate in Christian Counseling, and a Drug and Alcohol Counseling Degree. He currently works at a men's residential treatment facility as a registered alcohol and drug counselor and pastoral care provider. He is a working credentialed chaplain who hopes to one day launch a first responder ministry.
Wielsch also has a master’s degree in Law Enforcement Management and is an expert in law enforcement tactics, criminal investigations, pursuit driving, high risk search warrant service, PTSD and the police culture.
PharmAla Biotech First Publicly Traded Company to Produce GMP MDMA
PharmAla's GMP LaNeo™ MDMA has completed all release testing, is ready for export
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - PharmAla Biotech (CSE: MDMA) (the 'Company') has achieved a historic milestone: it is currently the only publicly-traded company to have produced GMP MDMA at scale. The company believes that it is currently the only source for commercially-available GMP MDMA other than the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). With the release of this large-scale batch of LaNeo™ MDMA Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), PharmAla's GMP value-chain stands ready to support its clinical trial customers and partners globally.
"After a year of intensive work, we're thrilled to be able to announce this historic milestone for the company. As the only GMP MDMA manufacturer in the Americas, we're excited to do our part to alleviate the global backlog of clinical-grade MDMA," said Nick Kadysh, CEO of PharmAla Biotech, and Chair of the Board of Psychedelics Canada. "As research into MDMA dramatically increases and a number of countries begin to move to more permissive 'expanded access' regimes, PharmAla Biotech is perfectly positioned to continue to support scientific discovery by providing the clinical-grade drug product our research partners need."
PharmAla's LaNeo™ MDMA API is scheduled to be formulated into a number of dosage forms, over the coming number of months, with the first being a 40mg capsule. It can also be compounded directly by pharmacists, where permitted by local regulations.
"Access to GMP research materials is often a rate liming step in clinical research; but now with greater access, the science will advance much faster, as will the potential for improving patient care" said Dr. Leah Mayo, incoming Parker Psychedelic Research Chair, University of Calgary.
"Over the past 6 months, we've heard endlessly about the global supply chain crisis in Psychedelic molecules. It's gratifying to now be in a position to assist our partners worldwide by shipping Drug Substance and Product to them, allowing them to get on with their vital research," said Dr. Shane Morris, PharmAla's COO. "We're confident that, once researchers initiate clinical work with PharmAla's LaNeo™ MDMA, it will help drive interest in clinical trials for this impressive drug that several patient groups are urgently requesting."
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About PharmAla
PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (CSE: MDMA) is a biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of MDXX class molecules, including MDMA. PharmAla was founded with a dual focus: alleviating the global backlog of generic, clinical-grade MDMA to enable clinical trials, and to develop novel drugs in the same class. PharmAla is a "regulatory first" organization, formed under the principle that true success in the psychedelics industry will only be achieved through excellent relationships with regulators. Our team of dedicated professionals includes regulatory experts, scientists, and biomanufacturing professionals. PharmAla has built what it believes to be North America's first cGMP MDMA value chain, encompassing GMP manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), and drug product formulation. PharmAla's research and development unit has also begun preclinical research into two patented Novel Chemical Entities (NCEs) based on MDXX class molecules, with proof-of-concept research currently ongoing at the University of Arkansas School for Medical Sciences in the United States and at InterVivo Solutions in Canada. For more information, visit www.PharmAla.ca.
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Giving the Customers What they Want: Simply Delish, the World’s First-ever Keto-certified, Plant-based Desserts Debuts Creamy Butterscotch Flavor Pudding
What: Simply Delish announces their newest flavor - creamy, smooth and delicious guilt -free Butterscotch Pudding, the most requested flavor EVER!
Who: Simply Delish’s Jels and Instant Puddings are the World’s first-ever sugar-free, Keto-certified, and plant-based desserts.
Why: Consumers are already wild about Simply Delish’s offerings but have been requesting Butterscotch pudding, and Simply Delish is delivering. It will join the other mouth-watering flavors: Chocolate Instant Pudding, Vanilla Instant Pudding, Banana Instant Pudding, Strawberry Instant Pudding, Strawberry Jel, Raspberry Jel, Orange Jel and Peach Jel.
Simply Delish is made in the USA and is a complete line of sugar-free, Keto-Certified desserts that satisfy cravings without calories and carbs. Each Instant Pudding and Jel is crafted from all-natural, Non-GMO verified ingredients, with no preservatives or artificial colors. They are plant-based, gluten-free, vegan, fat-free, sugar-free, lactose-free, cholesterol-free, allergen-free, kosher and halal certified. Learn more at www.simplydelish.net
When: Sign up now for VIP access for early limited shipment of Simply Delish Butterscotch www.simplydelish,net and then available to everyone by August 26th, 2022.
Where: Simply Delish can be found in 1735 Kroger stores, Sprouts, and Whole Foods. To find a retailer near you, visit the Store Locator.
Ontario Panel of Family Lawyers Finds Clients Prefer Flexibility in Divorce Proceedings Survey conducted by veteran lawyers shows virtual hearings can be a good solution
TORONTO, Ontario—A panel of veteran family lawyers in Ontario led by Russell Alexander say that clients prefer to have the option of virtual hearings, in contrast to a recent decision by Ontario Family Courts that in-person hearings are the presumptive standard.
“Virtual hearings can be a great option because they are dramatically easier for clients and allow more access to attorneys, helping keep costs down and improve legal access in rural areas,” said Alexander, founder of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers which has offices throughout Ontario. “Clients want the option of either virtual hearings or going in-person if their attorney thinks it might help.”
The ad hoc committee of lawyers opposes new requirements that holding in-person hearings in court be the default option for family law matters such as divorces, arguing that videoconferencing proved an effective and less expensive alternative for many clients during the height of the pandemic.
Many judges switched to holding routine hearings online since the pandemic started which reduced waiting time, increased access to legal help in rural areas and made divorce less stressful for clients. They became so popular that the “Zoom divorce” was written about as a trend by top media outlets, but Ontario’s top judges recently restricted them.
In last week’s one-hour discussion of the policy, Alexander; Brian Galbraith, owner, and founder of Galbraith Family Law; Lisa Gelman, founder of Gelman & Associates; and Nafisa Nazarali, senior managing associate lawyer at Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers said that virtual hearings can make family law more accessible.
“Virtual hearings have been a game-changer for how Ontario residents get divorced and settle other difficult family law issues,” added Alexander. “It would be a shame if court officials turned their backs on this important innovation now.”
Access Brand Management’s Innovative Business Model Builds Global Brands with Customer Evangelists that Drive Sales and Growth in a Non-traditional Way
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A business model, inaugurated in China, and fueled by the Chinese diaspora, is facilitating a new way of doing business. What TikTok did for social sharing, Access Brand Management (ABM) is doing for brands and products. ABM’s insight: The world is awash in great products and brands that never see their way to market. Now, with such ABM’s proprietary turnkey platform, these world-changing products can make it to market and succeed, inspiring an entire ecosystem of small businesses and entrepreneurs whose better products and solutions can now find a path to sales, market penetration, and commercial success.
Powered by ABM, the CRM system of Access Corporate Group, a community of brand entrepreneurs can now build their own business promoting their life-changing products through established social channels. This distinct group of consumer-merchants are the strongest advocates and ambassadors of ABM, bringing a heightened level of influence to generate sales while providing real and insightful customer feedback.
“Sure, there are global platforms where you can list your products for sale, but ABM is the only one that allows our clients to build a distinctive brand,” said Livia Wang, Chief Brand Officer. “Our model is all about efficient brand management at the speed of the internet, that not only sets up our clients for success, but includes a process for customer promotion, acquisition, and sales that leads the online retail industry.” With over 100 international brands on its roster and 100,000 resellers worldwide, ABM’s proven success platform is expanding to North America. But it’s a two-way street: ABM is also looking for excellent North American products to introduce to Asia and the world— premium, innovative products that complement modern healthy lifestyles, that surprise and delight customers.
Key to ABM’s success is the Chinese diaspora, Chinese consumers who have settled in international cities outside of China. These new, affluent, and brand-driven consumers are always in discovery mode, looking for the next branded product that enhances and makes their lives more beautiful and enjoyable. According to a recent research report*, conducted online in China and Hong Kong, and published by Hamazaki Wong, RIWI, and Vivintel, more than 130 million Chinese adults are considering migration to the United States in the next two years, with 60 million Chinese adults considering relocating to Canada. These large numbers are unlikely to be realized (people change their minds, destination country quotas are restrictive, immigration policy, family circumstances may change, etc.) but their magnitude and effect on the world — and consumer markets — cannot be overlooked.
By following its customers, ABM has cultivated KOLs (key opinion leaders) and KOCs (key opinion consumers), a global army of evangelists, for their products and brands. KOLs are important, but equally significant, ABM has cultivated a world of KOCs – key opinion consumers – ABM ambassadors who are true product advocates. KOCs are buyers who influence their immediate circle of family and friends, creating authentic engagements that complement KOLs in a meaningful way. In this way, ABM is fostering a non-traditional merit-based marketplace that’s accessible, turnkey, and optimized to go-to-market quickly and efficiently, without the need for major start-up processes that are associated with traditional brand management.
ABM has identified Canada as its next expansion country. Hot Expo, the highly acclaimed international brand exhibition curated by ABM, debuted in North Vancouver on July 17 and 18. By staging a trendy two-day brand exhibition, ABM presented Canada with 10 popular brands from Australia, New Zealand and the United States in wellness, beauty and lifestyle industries. The event attracted over 2,500 attendees from the Greater Vancouver Area, including buyers, media, entrepreneurs and influencers whose lists of online followers exceeds 10 million. It is believed to be the largest celebrity brand-selection event in Canada in 2022 attracting thousands of attendees.
“With its rich diversity of customers and acceptance of cultures, the Canadian market is a natural next step for Access. Our launch in July along with our engagement with KOLs and KOCs has already proven fruitful. We look forward to fostering long and prosperous relationships powered by ABM,” said Ms. Wang.
About Access Corporate Group
Founded in 2017, award-winning Access Corporate Group is an innovative, comprehensive brand management company with a global business ecosystem that ensures end-to-end connection between brands and consumers. Equipped with a holistic approach to brand development, marketing and distribution, Access connects ten million consumers around the globe to a curated selection of premium beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands. Key to its success is Access Brand Management (ABM), its innovative and pioneering reseller management platform, which empowers a thriving community of brand influencers to build their own businesses for successful entrepreneurship through established social channels. Access is founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, with a mission is to become one of the top ten brand management companies, globally.
Fraser Institute News Release: Federal government’s proposed drug changes mean potentially lower prices but reduced access and innovation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ottawa’s drug pricing changes may result in lower costs, but will also likely reduce Canadians’ access to life-saving pharmaceuticals and potentially discourage investment in Canada’s pharmaceutical sector, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
“The core issue is that Ottawa’s changes to the Patented Medicines Regulations are intended to reduce prices, but will also likely result in delayed – or worse, limited – access to new life-saving medicines,” said Kristina Acri, Chair of the Economics and Business Department at Colorado College, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of An Evaluation of the Proposed PMPRB Amendments.
The Patented Medicines Prices Review Board’s (PMPRB) recently announced amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations.
The amendments notably change the group of countries used for comparison to determine drug prices in Canada. Specifically, Switzerland and the United States have been removed in favour of a set of countries that generally have lower prices, but also access to fewer new and innovative drugs.
These changes will have significant consequences for Canadians because the potential lower prices will discourage pharmaceutical companies from launching new products in Canada. Moreover, Ottawa’s changes designed to reduce drug prices will also reduce the financial incentives to develop and manufacture new medicines, treatments, and cures in Canada.
Crucially, COVID-19 vaccines were effectively exempt from regular PMPRB pricing oversight, suggesting that the federal government is aware of the discouraging effect such restrictions have on innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
“Affordability is important but so, too, is making sure Canadians have access to the best medicines in the world,” Acri said.
“Ottawa’s proposed changes to drive down drug prices will have an impact on peoples’ access to new life-saving medicines, and Canadians should be aware of the trade-off the government is making.”
MEDIA CONTACT: Kristina Acri, Senior Fellow Fraser Institute
To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact: Drue MacPherson, 604-688-0221 ext. 721, drue.macpherson@fraserinstitute.org
TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL WAS “ON DE ROAD AGAIN” EMANCIPATION DAY WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE FREEDOM, DIVERSITY, AND CARIBBEAN HERITAGE
(TORONTO, ON – August 15th, 2022) - The Toronto Caribbean Carnival returned with spirit and colour after three years to celebrate 55 years of carnival in Toronto. The world-famous Grand Parade showcased Caribbean music, vibrant culture, and a spectacular display of costumes.
An electrifying lineup of Mas Bands competed for the title of Band of the Year at the Exhibition Place on July 30, 2022. Saldenah Carnival was crowned 2022 Band of the Year with the theme Streets on Fire, winning for the 21st time.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival took place over four exciting weeks cumulating at the Grand Parade. Competing Mas Bands were judged on the intricate details of their costumes, performance, and how the costume represented the theme of each band.
This year, the carnival introduced a new theme “Embrace the Carnival in You," which yielded an exciting lineup of events, including Kiddies for Mas - Junior King & Queen Showcase and Junior Parade.
Festival favorites also included the OCPA Calypso Showcase, King & Queen Showcase, Pan Alive with a special tribute to Mike Phillips, and the Grand Parade.
In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the festival, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival introduced "Kiddies for Mas". A separate festival with two events that took place in Scarborough - the Junior King & Queen Showcase at the Scarborough Town Center and Junior Carnival Parade in the Township of Malvern.
Carnival Nationz won four awards at the Junior King & Queen Showcase - Junior Individual Male (under 5), Junior Individual Male (6-10 years old), Junior Individual Female (6-10 years old), and Junior Female (under 16 years old). Toronto Revellers were crowned winners of Junior King (under 16 years old) and Junior Queen (under 16 years old).
The Junior Parde took place on July 16th in the Township of Malvern with special guest appearances from the Honourable Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, His Worship, John Tory - Mayor of Toronto, and Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson. Carnival Nationz was crowned “Band of the Year" with the theme Queens and Goddesses.
The adult King and Queen Showcase was an eye-catching display of creativity featuring over 50 elaborate costumes and took place at Lamport Stadium on July 28, 2022.
Carnival Nationz won three awards at the King & Queen Showcase – King of the Bands, Individual Male, and Individual Female. Tribal Carnival was crowned Queen of the Bands. The Toronto Revellers were awarded the Ontario Science Centre Innovation Award, and SugaCayne Mas was honourably mentioned in their first year of competition.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival has grown from a single parade on University Avenue to a month-long festival with over a dozen events attracting over 1 million spectators annually and 195,000 international visitors to the City of Toronto each year.
To close out the festival season, the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate is holding a free celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th Independence at Yonge-Dudas Square on August 27th and 28th.
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About Toronto Caribbean Carnival
As one of the largest festivals in Canada, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an astonishing display of Caribbean visual, culinary, and performing arts that draws thousands of people from across Canada and the World to Toronto each summer to celebrate freedom, diversity, and inclusion. This year, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Grand Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada's centennial celebrations. www.torontocarnival.ca
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