CANADA

The Ball in Our Court: Nurturing Corruption or Integrity

By Denis Wabuyi Some habits die hard if at all they die. Others don’t die until they take them with you. And in some countries like Uganda where the dead are deployed as ancestors, even in the grave some habits of some people still live on. As you all know, I live in a bizarre country where integrity has been kicked to the corner and mauled to pieces. In more than few instances, anyone’s act of honesty and integrity earns them a place on the wrong side of humanity according to Ugandan standards. And these signs have dogged us for Read More

UGANDA hosts third of all world refugees

There are nearly 69 million people displaced worldwide due to conflict, violence and persecution, according to new figures from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). It has been sharing the findings Read More

CANADA legalises recreational marijuana – BREAKING

Canada has passed a landmark law that legalises the recreational use of marijuana nationwide. BBC – The Cannabis Act passed its final hurdle on Tuesday in a 52-29 vote in Read More

Liked on YouTube: IED Explosion at Restaurant Near Toronto – LIVE BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE

IED Explosion at Restaurant Near Toronto – LIVE BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE An improvised explosive device exploded at a restaurant near Toronto tonight, injuring 15 people. We have the latest details Read More

CANADA: Bomb explodes in Toronto injuring 15 – VIDEO

Bomb explodes at Mississauga, Ont., restaurant injuring at least 15 ONTARIO, MISSISSAUGA (The Canadian Press via CTVnews) – Fifteen people were injured Thursday night when two men entered an Indian Read More

CANADA: Toronto to open emergency housing for asylum seekers – PICTURES

Canada’s largest city to open emergency housing for asylum seekers TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s largest city said on Wednesday it is activating an emergency contingency plan to shelter refugee claimants Read More

BLUE ECONOMY: Salmon farmers finally invent way to get rid of sea lice by frying them – PICTURES

THE LASER BATTLE AGAINST BLOOD-SUCKING PARASITES OF THE DEEP Marine Harvest runs the world’s largest salmon fishery, with 220 farms around the globe, including this one near the town of Read More

REFUGEES: UN statement on Netanyahu cancelling African Migrant settlement in Western Countries

Eritrea & Sudan: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Statement regarding the cancellation of Israel-UNHCR agreement NIAMEY, Niger, April 3, 2018/ — United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Read More

KENYA: Canada foreign aid; @JustinTrudeau @MigunaMiguna @uKenyatta @RailaOdinga blatant Human Rights abuses

Canadian international assistance in Kenya Kenya is the economic engine and key driver of stability in East Africa. Its strong private sector, infrastructure, and financial services contribute significantly to growth Read More

CANADA: Man drops 326 pounds after needing 2 plane tickets

Tony Bussey lost 326 pounds in two years after his experience fleeing the Fort McMurray wildfire inspired him to change. (Submitted) CBC – Man drops 326 pounds after needing two Read More

BARICK GOLD founder Peter Munk dead at 90

Barrick Gold’s chairman and founder Peter Munk has died at the age of 90. (Chris Young/ Canadian Press) Entrepreneur and philanthropist died peacefully in Toronto, surrounded by family CBC –Read More