Edward Akinwunmi
Emancipation Day is August 1 –St. Catharines raises Pan-African flag
Emancipation Day St. Catharines began today in front of the city hall with the raising of the Pan-African Flag. The ceremony is one of...
Canada Day 2022 – St Lawrence II docks in Port Dalhousie
St. Lawrence II, built in 1953 is a Canadian story of diversity.
The boat was photographed in Port Dalhousie during Canada Day 2022.
Alistair Beverley, Chief...
Expanded youth mental health services for newcomers from Afghanistan and Ukraine
Youth mental health services for newcomers to Canada are now available in additional languages of Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian and Russian.
The services would be delivered...
Vigils across Canada remember one year truck attack on the...
Vigils are being held across Canada today to remember the victims and survivors of terrorist truck attack on the Afzaal Muslim family of London,...
Red Dress Day St. Catharines – Missing Indigenous Women...
Today is the National Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People.
A walk to create awareness on this issue took place...
Rally in support of Ukraine – Niagara – St. Catharines
Hundreds showed support for Ukrainians at a rally held today in St. Catharines as Ukraine repels the invading Russian army.
The rally featured prayers for...
Black History Month 2022
Today is the start of Black History Month. The month is to honour and celebrate the stories and achievements of Black Canadians. This year’s...
Convoy 2022 – Truckers pass through Niagara
Truckers protesting COVID-19 mandate and lockdown imposed to control the pandemic passed through Niagara today on their way to Ottawa.
The convoy of trucks and...
Vaccine clinic – people with disabilities – Hamilton
A priority COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people with disabilities took place today at the Hamilton Public Library – Barton Branch.
The area is one of...
Canada marks International Human Rights Day with citizenship for newcomers
Canada welcomed 25 newcomers at a special virtual citizenship ceremony to mark the International Human Rights Day.
Canada launched the Human Rights Defenders immigration stream...
