"Greetings. This [Thread] is dedicated to various Trinidad and Tobago related organizations within Canada. I hope to use this site as a CENTRAL POINT for all the groups/clubs/organizations that wish to be listed. Please let me know about your organization and if acceptable I will include you on this site. Oh, if you need help from the local consulate... Just use the information below."
-- Jerry Bain
"Hi... I'm Jerry Bain the past President of the TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SPORTS AND CULTURAL CLUB OF CAMBRIDGE. That's my picture to the left. I was born and grew up in Diego Martin, Trinidad, West Indies. I emigrated to Canada in September, 1967. I now reside in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada with my wife and three kids. I love collecting VINTAGE CALYPSO and SOCA MUSIC with special emphasis on COMBO MUSIC. I have established this site for friends, family and those Trinbagonians who have established roots in Canada, other countries and of course good old T & T."
"My other [Posts] contains LINKS to other organizations in CANADA as well as some T & T flavoured sites. You will also find out about my education, special memories of Trinidad and Tobago and my friends there. Just scroll down and you will see the link... Oh... You will see the pics as well."
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS IN ONTARIO, CANADA
Federation of Trinidad and Tobago Organizations of Ontario
636 Sweetwater Place Mississauga, ON L5H 3Y8
National Council of Trinidad and Tobago Organizations in Canada
1-66 Oakmedow Blvd., West Hill, ON MIE 4G5
Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ontario
P0 Box 1071 Adelaide Post Office Toronto, ON M5C 2K8
Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Association (Niagara Region)
47 MichelleDrive St Catharines. ON L2S 3J7
Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes
2 Blackwell Avenue Scarborough, ON M1B 1C8 Chairperson: Mr Ian Jones Newsletter "Calypso Talk", Editor: Dick Lochan PRO Alex Waithe
Trintocan Development Foundation
5 Winterset Cresent Etobicoke, ON M9R 4A1
Canadian Council of Hindus
5 Winterset Cresent Etobicoke, ON M9R 4A1
Ontario Society for Services to Indo-Caribbean Canadians
5087 Rising Star Court Mississauga, ON L5R 2N5
CLUBS
Tringo
719 Military Trail West Hill, ON M1E 4P6
Fyzabad (T&T) Association of Toronto
1 Taplane Drive Markham, ON L9C 3A2
Trinidad and Tobago Association of Hamilton-Wentworth
762 Upper James Street Suite 261 Hamilton, ON L9C 3A2
Trinidad and Tobago Sports and Cultural Club of Cambridge
PO Box 22045 Cambridge. ON NIR 8E3
Lere Sports Club
364 Melita Avenue Toronto, ON M6G 2A3
Western Sports and Cultural Club
4680 Kimbermount Ave Suite 116 Mississauga, ON L5M 5W8
Carib Cultural Association
3584 Croatia Drive Mississauga, ON L5B 3K7
The Ibis Group
39 Four Leaf Drive Rexdale, ON M9V 4H6
Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Club of Brantford
3 Hackney Ridge Brantford,ON N3P 1M2
PAST STUDENTS ASOCIATIONS
Tranquility Alumni Association of Canada
99 Quantrell Trail Scarborough, ON M1B 1L7
Scarborough Caribbean Dance Ensemble
1291 Bishopstoke Way, Oakville, ON L6J 6Z8
Alliance of Trinidad and tobago Alumni (Canada)
103 Oakley Boulvard Scarborough, ON M1P 3P9
Fatima CoIIega Alumni Association. C/o BICK'S ROBIN HOOD MULTIFOODS
60 Columbia Way Markham, ON L3R 0C9
Holy Name Convent alumni
54 Crab Appleway Don Mills, ON M3A 3M7
Friends of St Joseph Convent ( San Fernando) c/o Mrs Angela Ayoung-Chee
7 Dalcourt Drive Scarborough, ON M1E 3G9 OR
Friends of St JosephConvent (San Fernando)
9251-8 Yonge Street Suite 186 Richmond, ON L4C 9T3
C.I.C (St Mary's College) Alumni Association (Ontario)
364 Melita Avenue Toronto, ON M8G 2A3
Naparima Alumni Association of Canada
P.O. Box 92175 Bridlewood Mall Postal, 2900 Warden Avenue Scarborough, ON M1W 3Y9
St. Benedict College (La Romain) Past Students Association (Toronto Chapter)
28 Coleman Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1P7
QRC/BAHS Alumni Association
Box 266 Adelaide P.O. Toronto, ON M5C 2J4
Presentation College Alumni Association
30 Trafford Cresent Unionville, ON L3R 7H7
CULTURAL PERFORMING GROUPS
La Petite Musicale
3555 Don Mills Road, Suite 6, P.O. Box 2021 Willowdale, ON M2H 3N3 Director: Mr. Lindy Burgess Tel: (416) 283-0625
Silhouettes Steel Orchestra
7 Haven Hill Square Agincourt, ON M1V 1M3 Leader: Mr. Danial Mosca Tel: (416) 292-0605
Trinbyrd Music
115 Trndall Avenue Toronto, ON M6K 2G3 Steelband Consultant/Arranger: Mr. Ian Jones Tel: (416) 536-3927
Hummingbird Dance and Performing Company
4190 Bathurst Street, #406 Downsview, ON M3H 3P9 Limbo Dancer, Folk Drummer, Dance Instructor/Choreographer: Mr. Keith Pascall Tel: (416) 398-8766
Ballet Creole
53 Beck Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 4L4 Artistic Director: Mr. Patrick Parson Tel: (416) 694-7677 ; (416) 861-3048
PANTASTIX Etobicoke Schools Steel Orchestra
39 Four Leaf Drive Rexdale, ON M9V 4H6 Musical Director: "Pan Man" Pat McNeilly Manager: Mr. Rustin Oree (416) 754-7793
OTHER CLUBS, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS IN CANADA
The Carribean Cultural Committee (CARABANA)
138 Hamilton Street Toronto, ON M4M2E1 Chairman: Mr. Henry Gomez Tel: (416) 465-4884 Fax: (416) 925-1108
Carvan Metro International Festival
263 Adelaide Street West Toronto, ON M5H 1Y2 President: Mr. Leon Cossar Tel: (416) 977-0466
Carribbean East Indian Cultural Organization (CEICO)
3 Massey Square, Suite 3602 Toronto, ON M4C 5L5 President: Mr.Richard Aziz Tel: (416) 842-8491 Fax: (416) 842-8530
'Education of a Trinidadian'
It all started at Miss Smith's private School on charles St. In Port of Spain at the tender age of four. From then it was on to Miss Sylvester's in diego Martin and then Mr. Roberts in Woodbrook. Then I hit the big time, it was up to the Abbey School at Mt. St. Benedict with fellas like Robert Elias (Mighty Trinidadian), Leon Alves, the Serrad Brothers (Small World 1 and 2) and the best track and field coach at the time, P.G. Wilson.
After four years at "The Prison on the Hill" As we called it, I was transfered to Fatima College to finish my schooling. Now, that was memories, liming by Mr. Williams' Palour, fellas like Peter geofroy, Denis Niles, Garth Wills, Heyden Duprey (Our goalie) and of course, that was the year we 'drafted' Everad Cummings to play "Intercol" For us.
After completing three years at Fatima, I had to put in my "Free labour" At the family owned business on Edward Street. This is where I learnt what hard work is all about. We had a great bunch of electricians there, Desmond St. Hill, Glen Loney to name a few. Next door was Russ Archer Photo Studio. Right across the road was Carl Baker, the tailor, and next door lived "The Taylors" Who were bakers.... What a MIXED UP WORLD !
Anyway, the old man decided to send me off to Canada to study electronics, just about three months after becomming engaged (Surprise !) you could see that coming. So it was two years at Radio College of Canada where I learnt how to repair televisions with tubes in it ! I'm still living in Canada now, still trying to figure what happened to all the tubes ?
'Special Memories'
The guys I used to race with at Wallerfield on Sundays... Pernell "Pee Wee" Welsh, Sidney Manhim, Silborn Clarke, Michael Munes, Ralph Thom, "Eggie" Gonzales to name a few. My liming buddies, Louis Hurdle, "Patches", Derick and Alan Viera, "Doodie" From Maracas. Ellingtonn "Jiggs" Griffith, Carlton Ahyee, Errol Rennie, Andre Penco. If any of you guys are still out there, DROP ME A LINE ! SPECIAL THANKS to my wife, Debbie, my two beautiful daughters, Alannah and Jenna and my son Jason.
I LOVE YOU ALL !