Kelly faces several more cases across the United States for decades of sexual-related crimes and racketeering. R&B Singer R. Kelly got sentenced to 30 years in prison, months after being convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly handed down the sentence in Brooklyn, New York, after several of Kelly’s victims angrily Read More…
The University of Manitoba has introduced a new student absence policy for extenuating circumstances to begin in Fall term 2022 Beginning Fall term 2022, University of Manitoba (UM) students will not need to submit a medical note or other documentation for missing an assignment, test, or exam. UM students will now be required to complete Read More…
President Biden fulfills a campaign promise to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court of America Today, US Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert’s sworn-in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as its 104th member of the Court. Since its formation on September 24, 1789, there have been 17 Chief Justices of the United States and 103 Associate Read More…
As the war on Ukraine continues, Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom are sending more lethal weapons to fight back the Russian army. The United Kingdom is prepared to send an additional 1 billion pounds for military support for Ukraine. This new package will include a 65 million pound commitment from Scotland. Kate Read More…
Quebec is seeing a rise in cases and hospitalizations from the new Omicron sub-variant Quebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations driven by new Omicron sub-variants that account for about 75 percent of infections. The province has seen a surge in COVID-related hospitalizations, outbreaks, community transmissions, and the number of healthcare workers Read More…
Eviction threats put hundreds of thousands of vulnerable families at risk of homelessness Christian JepsenRegional Communications Adviser Asia, Europe and Latin America (AELA)Phone/WhatsApp: +254 706 248 391 | Skype ID christian.jepsen1Norwegian Refugee Councilwww.nrc.no| Facebook | Twitter Up to half a million families in Afghanistan are now facing the prospect of homelessness following increasing pressure from the authorities to return Read More…
Trump knew the thugs were armed at the rally and sent them to the Capitol Tuesday afternoon, Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former President Donald Trump’s last chief of staff, Mark Meadows, released several key testimonies about the January 6 Capitol attack. Hutchinson had watched the former president from inside the West Wing and Read More…
Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh sells out arenas across Canada! Diljit Dosanjh, a Punjabi actor and singer, is making history across the Western world as he sold out arenas across Canada this past week for his ‘Born to Shine’ world tour! Dosanjh made his mark by being the first Punjabi Indian artist to perform in Vancouver’s Read More…
With 2022 “graduation season” behind us, I’d be remiss if I didn’t offer some advice on how an internship (“co-op” back in the day) provides an opportunity to gain transferrable skills and experience, start building your professional network and kickstart your career. An internship is so much more than memorizing coffee orders. Your internship experiences—I Read More…
With 2022 “graduation season” behind us, I’d be remiss if I didn’t offer some advice on how an internship (“co-op” back in the day) provides an opportunity to gain transferrable skills and experience, start building your professional network and kickstart your career. An internship is so much more than memorizing coffee orders. Your internship experiences—I Read More…
Talks about the attack on Ukraine, climate change, gender equality, and Covid-19 On June 28, 2022, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, assembled with other nation’s leaders for the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany. In this Summit, the leaders discussed many topics ranging from support for Ukraine, gender equality issues, climate change, and Covid-19. Read More…
Lich is back in jail and will appear in front of an Ontario court on Wednesday Tamara Lich, on Monday night in Medicine Hat, Alta., was remanded in custody and will be returned to Ottawa next week. Lich organized the “Freedom Convoy” across Canada and blocked downtown Ottawa and parliament for three weeks in January Read More…
22 Mexicans, 7 Guatemalans, and 2 Hondurans have been identified so far among the victims According to Texas law enforcement officials, fifty-one people thought to be migrants have been found deceased in an abandoned truck on a remote road in rural San Antonia, Texas, United States. Forty-six individuals were declared deceased at the scene Read More…
The US Supreme court’s ruling sets the rights of women back centuries Roe v. Wade established that a woman’s right to abortion is a woman’s right to privacy. It held that the Texas Penal Code’s restriction of a woman’s right to abortion violates the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Read More…
Sterling is a town with 37,700 and they are happy. There are many beautiful and extraordinary towns in Scotland; however, there is one that tops the list of the happiest place to live; Sterling, Scotland. Sterling is a town with 37,700 residents and a prime location about an equal distance from Glasgow and Edinburgh- the Read More…
The Supreme Court’s overturning of abortion signals women’s rights are not theirs to decide The US Supreme Court – the nation’s most senior legal body – has overturned the ruling that made abortions legal. A consequence of this decision is that a woman’s right to obtain an abortion legally is left to the states to Read More…
Pamoja’s aim is to build generational wealth in Black Communities Pamoja Development Cooperative Inc. is a registered Canadian cooperative dedicated to empowering African Canadian communities with financial and ownership literacy. In a historic move, Pamoja (which means Togetherness) has purchased 100 acres of farmland in the Kawartha Lakes area in Ontario. Part of Pamoja’s strategic Read More…
After almost 50 years, women’s rights are changed, but this time as a step back. January 22, 1973, a woman’s right to have an abortion was legalized in the case of Roe vs. Wade. The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of denying the proposed illegalization of abortion in Texas with a 7-2 vote. Read More…
With a rich culture and bustling city, there are so many great places to stop at when visiting Edinburgh. 1 The Fishmarket Newhaven- Traditional fish and chips When you think of the United Kingdom and food, the classic fish and chips will always come up. The Fishmarket Newhaven is the best place in Edinburgh to Read More…
Canada is giving $250 million and setting up new embassies to help Africa deal with the food crisis Prime Minister Trudeau arrived at Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Commonwealth Summit and announced Canada’s $250 million contributions to help Africa address its food security crisis, which follows $514.5 million allocated by Canada for humanitarian food and Read More…
Canada is giving $250 million and setting up new embassies to help Africa deal with the food crisis Prime Minister Trudeau’s arrival in Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the Commonwealth Summit was one of hope and solidarity with the people of Africa. Trudeau announced Canada’s $250 million contributions to help the continent address its food security Read More…
Spanning hundreds of years, the legend of the Loch Ness Monster captures the attention of the world The Scottish Highlands, outside of the small town of Inverness, houses the legend of the famous Loch Ness Monster. The debate continues about whether a creature is swimming in the lake or if it is all made up. Read More…
Airlines will be required to refund delayed and canceled flights in lieu of only offering vouchers By: Charlotte Hui According to data from the Department of Transportation released in December 2021, refunds are consistently the number one complaint category among airlines. Before the pandemic, consumers typically filed between 1,000 and 2,000 complaints per month. From Read More…
An unprecedented fourth failed rainy season with catastrophic hunger, disease and displacement has forced Somalia into a climate crisis, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Secretary-General Jan Egeland warned today. Michelle DelaneySenior Media Adviser to the Secretary-GeneralPhone: +47 941 65 579 | michelle.delaney@nrc.no | | Twitter: @michelledelaneyNorwegian Refugee Council “Somalia’s climate emergency is a hammer blow to millions, combining years Read More…
Firsthand eyewitness accounts could lead to Former President Trump’s indictment January 6, 2021, is a day that will go down in American history as the day a sitting president incited an insurrection. The start of the new year saw citizens storm the US Capitol Building to overturn the election. They attacked, damaged, and scared the Read More…
Statement by Neil Turner, Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Afghanistan, on the devastating 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the country last night: By: Joanna NahorskaNorwegian Refugee CouncilGlobal Media AdviserMobile: +47 481 20 913 | + 32 474 160 470 | Twitter: @Joanna_Nahorska “Our teams are on the ground conducting a rapid Read More…
LIV Golf is a real threat to the PGA’s monopoly Here is the truth about the Professional Golf Association (PGA), it’s an outdated, boring, unimaginative league that has lost its luster and ability to sustain the average golfer’s interest. Once the darling of the sports league, filled with every top golfer vying to make it Read More…
The Canadian government working to rollback COVID red tape in hopes of resuming consumer confidence By: Charlotte Hui Nearly half a million passengers were stranded at Toronto’s Pearson Airport last month. According to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA.), about 490,810 travelers were stuck on the tarmac in customs and security areas, ultimately delaying about Read More…
Rail strikes in England are creating trouble for commuters This week, train workers are participating in walkouts and protests throughout London, England. Commuters have been struggling to find their way to work and school, affecting daily living. Those who use the train as their primary mode of transportation are the most affected. These rotating strikes Read More…
Canadian government to provide $206.75 million in financial aid to Rohingya and vulnerable groups in Myanmar Due to the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya people in Myanmar, thousands continue to suffer inhumane treatment and have fled to Bangladesh. In the spirit of humanitarianism, the Government of Canada has announced that it will assist projects in Read More…
Most media outlets want you to believe the sky’s falling on the Canadian economy Is the sky really falling, or is it the media ensuing panic among Canadians? Fuel costs globally and the cost of goods and services has increased, and no one denies that fact. The war in Ukraine has some role to play, Read More…
Petro becomes Colombia’s first left wing President This past Sunday, June 19, 2022- Colombia welcomed its new President, 62-year-old Gustavo Petro, along with Vice President Francia Márquez. A senator and the previous major of Bogota, Petro, won the election by receiving more than 50% of the votes. His political agenda includes addressing the issue of Read More…
Award-winning Investigative Reporter Speaks on Pentecost Sunday Attack at St. Francis Catholic Church & “Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter-Genocide in Nigeria” David Hundeyin, award-winning investigative reporter, founder of https://westafricaweekly.substack.com/,and one of the compilers of Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter- Genocide in Nigeria and Implications for the International Community, has explained the June 5 Pentecost Sunday terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Read More…
47 of 50 US States celebrate Juneteenth. The celebration of the liberation of those held as slaves Juneteenth (a portmanteau of June and nineteenth; also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day is a holiday celebrating the liberation of those who had been held as slaves in the United States. Originally a Texas state holiday, it is now celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States, Read More…
Should Ukraine gain acceptance into the European Union, it could be the precursor to becoming a full-fledged member of NATO By: Ana Pisonero – Hernandez UE Spokesperson+32 2 295 43 20ana.pisonero-hernandez@ec.europa.eu For many years, the aspiration to belong to the European Union has been an essential priority for Ukraine, its governments, and its citizens. While Read More…
Insecurity and lack of funding forced over half a million children of Mali out of school By: Tom Peyre-Costa, NRCtom.peyrecosta@nrc.no | Whatsapp: +33 6 58 51 83 91 The critical shortfall in humanitarian funding for education, combined with attacks on schools by armed groups, is currently keeping 519,000 children out of school across Mali. In the last year, the number Read More…
The conference is a combination of recipients of the Black Ecosystem grant and other business community leaders that put an emphasis on seeing Black businesses excel. Starting a business can be terrifying; starting a business as a black entrepreneur in Canada is twice as scary. Unlike many other cultures within Canada, most black entrepreneurs do Read More…
The 24 year old’s rise to party leader was fast and his reign short By: Charlotte Hui Mackenzie Thomason announced Tuesday that he would step down as NDP leader in New Brunswick on June 28, 2022. Thomason said the resignation was primarily due to infighting within the party. Some members believed that 24 years old, Read More…
Norway’s foreign minister visits UN cross-border humanitarian operation from Turkey into northwestern Syria ‘Humanitarian needs in Syria are increasing with each passing month. Some four million Syrians living on the other side of this border are completely dependent on the UN being able to continue to lead the work of delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance, such Read More…
Stanford psychology professor Says there are four ways to regulate emotions By: Charlotte Hui The World Health Organization released a scientific brief on March 2, 2022, showing that during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by 25%, with the highest rates among young people and women. Read More…
African Teen Writers Awards Receives Lifetime Sponsorship from Award-winning Tanzanian Writer Nahida Esmail Two winners in this year’s African Teen Writers Awards will receive $100 each. This is courtesy of a lifetime sponsorship commitment from award-winning Tanzanian writer Nahida Esmail. Speaking on the motivation for this sponsorship, Nahida Esmail says: “I want to help teenagers Read More…
Bieber has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a rare disease that has partially paralyzed his face By: Charlotte Hui The international pop icon Justin Bieber is in good spirits after announcing he had some health problems last Friday, shortly after being diagnosed by doctors for having Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. This rare condition causes facial Read More…
Amidst the multiple strings of mass shootings in the US, the clock is ticking on GOP Senators to pass reasonable gun regulations. Mass shootings and senseless gun violence have been an epidemic in America for decades. This problem is unique only in this country as the right to bear arms is written in its constitution. Read More…
The ice cream and pastry are fantastic and the customer service is exceptional Sometimes the best surprises are the ones you least expect. Late Saturday afternoon, our Editor in Chief went for a stroll through the Exchange District of downtown Winnipeg with his daughter, passing the time and they were desperately craving ice cream. They Read More…
The Political Courage of Omoyele Sowore “Free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.”—Barack Obama. Omoyele Sowore’s recent emergence as the African Action Congress presidential candidate bears testimony to his political fortitude over the years, despite personal and collective losses, threats to personal safety, and loss Read More…
Drivers for Skip The Dishes, Uber Eats and Door Dash calling for more financial help to offset high gas prices The advent of the gig economy has created a vast wage discrepancy in favour of the big corporations. Companies such as Uber, Lyft, Door Dash, and Skip The Dishes are billion-dollar companies that rely on Read More…
Witnesses revealed Trump’s attitude to the deadly insurrection and new footage of the riots The investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol held its first prime-time hearing yesterday evening, interviewing more than 1,000 people and airing new video evidence detailing the violent insurrection. They laid out the chilling details of how Read More…
With low prices, diverse designs, and influencer marketing, Shein has become a $100 billion company In 2008, a small drop shipping company in Nanjing, China, named Shein, grew into a fast fashion sales empire with a valuation of $100 billion. Thanks to the marketing strategy of CEO Chris Xu and his philosophy of diversified clothing Read More…
“Winnipeg: made from what’s real.” possibly even worst than “Spirited Energy“ Anyone that has been to Winnipeg will tell you it is a beautiful city with great people, rich in culture, and home to a vast array of lively festivals. It has also been on the receiving end of many unfavourable slogans such as the Read More…
Stefanson’s no show, got her banned from future pride events When Premier Heather Stefanson won the leadership race in October of 2021 to become the Manitoba PC party leader and Premier, she promised to do things differently from her predecessor Brian Pallister and, for the most part, has been true to her word. Pride organizers Read More…
Canadian oil reserves sit at 170 billion barrels, but oil prices are still soaring By: Charlotte Hui Since the war between Russia and Ukraine, most of the global community has imposed sanctions on Russian oil imports, affecting global oil prices and gas. The European Union and the United States have imposed the most detrimental sanctions Read More…
By: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Click here to Donate Midwife Marie Nancy Christiane holds newborn baby Noelia after helping to deliver her in a UNFPA emergency maternity tent in Mananjary, in Madagascar’s southeastern Vatovavy region. © UNFPA/Tsiry Fy-Tia Solofomihanta The role of a midwife stretches far beyond the moment of childbirth, to include care before Read More…
Families Minister Rochelle Squires puts an end to any hopes of becoming Winnipeg’s next Mayor For months, Rochelle Squires, Manitoba’s Minister of Families, have been laying the groundwork for a possible run to be Winnipeg’s next Mayor. According to multiple sources, Squires had already informed Premier Stefanson of her intent to resign as Minister and Read More…
Boris Johnson has been discredited by the Downing Street COVID scandal By: Charlotte Hui A couple of nights ago, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a vote of no confidence from his conservative party, despite widespread dissatisfaction with his leadership. Boris Johnson won the party’s secret ballot by 211 votes to 148, more than the Read More…
The European Union (EU) just passed the most sweeping internet legislation aimed at protecting online users Today the EU Regulation on addressing the dissemination of terrorist content online enters into application. The Regulation provides a legal framework to ensure that hosting service providers will take down terrorist content online within one hour. Vice-President for Promoting Read More…
The riding of Thompson has been without an MLA since December of 2021 Following today’s by-election, former Chief of Shamattawa, Eric Readhead, is poised to be the new Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Thompson Manitoba. The seat became available when NDP MLA Danielle Adams’ passed away in a car accident on December 9, 2021. Read More…
Seeking Anne Answer by Anne Thompson Somebody wrote “Way back when, I was taught by my family that there was “them” and “us” and “them” were crooks who stole “us” blind and sacrificed us in wars for their gains. We are taught that we live in a democracy and all is well. No – we live Read More…
Is Fielding the first to flee a sinking ship? Today, Manitoba Premier accepted the resignation of one of her most senior ministers, Scott Fielding, responsible for Natural resources and Northern development. “I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to Scott Fielding for his dedication and over seven years of service as a cabinet member working Read More…
78th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy The Normandy landings were the landing operations and associated airborne operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied France (and later western Europe) and laid the foundations Read More…
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced that Britain will send M270 launchers, which can strike targets up to 80km away with precision-guided rockets. The UK will give multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russian aggression, the Defence Secretary has announced. The cutting-edge M270 weapon system, which can strike targets up Read More…
Islamophobia continues to be an issue in Canada that has required concrete solutions Today marks the first anniversary of a terror attack against a Canadian Muslim family in London, Ontario. The Pakistani Canadians were the target of a hate crime because they were Muslim. The Afzaal family were waiting at an intersection in the Hyde Read More…
“We are the people of your neighbourhood!” By: Jim Kane On the 5th of June of this year, Winnipeg will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its Pride Parade. A large crowd and Sunshine are in the forecast, setting up for a beautiful day. This event will involve much reflection on my part. How far we Read More…
To date, five calls for projects have been made and have provided financial support for 278 projects, for a total of $9.8 million. In support of the government’s priority to continue the fight against bullying and cyberbullying, the Minister of Families and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, Mr. Mathieu Lacombe, today launched the call Read More…
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 63-Year-old Sandra McLaughlin The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with locating Sandra McLaughlin, a 63-year-old woman with dementia, who was abducted early this morning when the vehicle she had been in was stolen. Sandra McLaughlin is described as being 5’7” tall with a Read More…
Rural communities throughout the province to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska–Restigouche, announced $55 million in funding for Rogers and Xplornet to bring high-speed Internet to nearly 11,000 households in several rural, remote and Indigenous communities Read More…
Liberal leader Steven De Luca and NDP Andrea Horwath resigned after another failed election to take control of Queen’s Park With a decisive and crushing landslide victory for Doug Ford’s Conservative, Ontarians have spoken. Four more years of his government are not only what Ontarians want; it is what they need. Liberal leader Steven De Read More…
Dragon Boat racing over the years has raised millions and millions of dollars for charities Yesterday was The Dragon Boat Festival in traditional Chinese customs, a festival commemorating the poet Qu Yuan. People in China usually hold activities such as racing dragon boats and eating rice dumplings. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth Read More…
Trooping the color, beacon show, platinum party, and concert all happen between June 2 and 5, 2022 By: Charlotte Hui Today the UK kicks off the start of a four-day long weekend to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Britain’s longest-reigning Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended the throne in Read More…
Soul Mates in a Discourse in Anthony Onugba’s Lone Anthony Onugba’s book of 60 poems is an enchanting collection of metered verses. Lone is a product of the author’s charming and fertile imagination. One finds the writer writing with a measured elegance and distilled poetic imageries as he captures two passionate soul mates in dramatic Read More…
Investing into Africa is a mutually beneficial partnership for EU and Africans The African Energy Chamber strongly supports the European Commission’s plan to step up cooperation regarding gas with Africa, however, this should help Africa to expand production, infrastructure development and the exploitation of gas to address domestic energy poverty The European Union (EU) is Read More…
France has is one of Canada’s close European allies and already have a good working relationship with Dion Today Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced the appointment of the Honourable Stéphane Dion as Canada’s Ambassador to France. Dion currently serves as part of Trudeau’s special envoy to the European Union. Dion was first elected in 1996 Read More…
The increase is part of the Federal Government’s $10 a-day national child care plan By: Charlotte Hui Today, Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development, joined Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, at East Preston Day Care, announcing additional support for those with young families. The province will Read More…
Not all global crisis receive the same level of funding or attention from the media By:Jessica Wanless, NRCGlobal Media AdviserAdvocacy and Media Section, Oslo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again the world’s most neglected displacement crisis according to the Norwegian Refugee Council’s (NRC) annual analysis. For the first time, the top Read More…
