Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should “find strength in our differences” this Christmas. In his annual Christmas address, Trudeau called for Canadians to “love our neighbours as we love ourselves” and give back, helping those who have fallen on hard times. “Let’s share the warmth of the season with those who […]
The Drum Online Media Collaborates With Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) To Host 2024 Edition Of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival In Canada
By Odunitan Omobomi The National Headquarters of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has shown their readiness to collaborate with The Drum Online Media Incorporation, the organizers of the annual Pan-Afrika Drum Festival In Canada, to organize the 2024 edition of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival, slated for June 27th and 28th, in Mississauga and Toronto, Canada. This was contained in a Press […]
Alcohol, Sugary Beverages Kill 10.6 Million Yearly – WHO
The World Health Organisation has called for increased taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce deaths from drinking alcohol and unhealthy behaviours. The WHO, in a press statement on Tuesday, said globally 2.6 million people die from drinking alcohol every year and over eight million from an unhealthy diet. It said imposing taxes on alcohol and SSBs […]
Prince Segun Akanni Unveils Activities For The 2024 Edition Of Pan-Afrika Drum In Canada
By Odunitan Omobomi ……*Says The Festival Will Be Celebrated In Commemoration Of Canadian Multiculturalism Day In Grand Style* Still basking in the euphoria of a successful hosting of the maiden edition of the Drum Festival on July 28, 2023, organiser of the event, The Drum Online Media Incorporation is preparing to host the second edition with the theme; “Exploring the […]
Ontario To Make It Mandatory For Salaries To Be Disclosed In Job Postings
It will soon be mandatory for Ontario employers to disclose wages or a salary range on job postings. The proposal is part of new legislation meant to increase transparency for job seekers. The new “Working for Workers” legislation will be tabled when MPPs return to Queen’s Park the week of Nov. 14. “When worker salaries are kept secret, […]
WHO: We’ve Lost Touch With Our Staff In Gaza, Evacuation Of Patients Impossible
Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), says the agency has lost touch with its staff in Gaza. In a post on X(formerly Twitter) on Friday, Ghebreyesus said the staff includes health workers and humanitarian partners who are on the ground. He said the situation is worrisome because their safety and the health of vulnerable people […]
Canada To Ramp Up Verification Of Student Admissions To Curb Immigration Fraud
Canada will step up the verification of university acceptance letters as it seeks to prevent immigration by fraudsters who target international students, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Friday. Canada is a popular destination for international students since it is relatively easy to obtain a work permit, but the student immigration system is rife with fraud and “perverse incentives,” […]
Ontario Plans To Expand Midwives’ Prescribing Power
Ontario is planning to expand the list of drugs that midwives can prescribe and administer, including allowing them to prescribe birth control. But while midwives say the updates are good and will help them more effectively serve their clients, not being limited to a list of medications would be even better. The College of Midwives of Ontario has […]
WHO Condemns Strike On Gaza Hospital
The World Health Organisation has condemned the deadly strike on a Gaza hospital, demanding the immediate protection of civilians and health care in the strip. The United Nations health agency made this known on Tuesday, in a statement, saying, “WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital. “The hospital was operational, with patients, health- and caregivers, […]
Canada Tells Citizens To Leave Lebanon Now While Flights Still Available
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday urged citizens in Lebanon that they should leave the country while commercial flights were still available, amid mounting instability in the Middle East. “If you are in Lebanon, it is now time to leave while commercial flights are available,” Joly told reporters. Canadians in Tel Aviv and the West Bank who […]