Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates say
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Adegboye and her husband have worked as orderlies providing health care to vulnerable patients.
Canada
Apr 2
A Nigerian family says they face ‘persecution’ if deported. They’re pleading to stay
Deborah Adegboye says she, her husband and first child were fleeing religious persecution in their home country when they entered Canada as asylum-seekers via Roxham Road.
Canada
Mar 29
Feed the Soul dining week introducing diverse cuisines to Edmonton food lovers
During Black History Month, Feed the Soul dining week is promoting restaurants serving recipes from Senegal, East Africa, Italy, Jamaica, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Trinidad.
Consumer
Feb 9
Nigerian man arrested, charged in financial sextortion case of B.C. boy who died by suicide
Adedayo Olukeye is in custody awaiting trial in Nigeria on charges including possession and distribution of child pornography, attempted extortion by threats, money laundering.
Crime
Feb 6
Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram
Meta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.
Canada
Apr 19
Ottawa ‘doubling down’ on foreign aid amid global decline: minister
The Liberals pledged in their Tuesday budget to increase humanitarian aid by $150 million in the current fiscal year and $200 million the following year.
Canada
Apr 18
Families of mentally ill men killed in Winnipeg police shootings call for joint inquest
Two families are calling for a joint-inquest into the deaths of two men who were shot and killed by Winnipeg police in recent months.
Canada
Apr 5
Akim Aliu, longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate, gets tryout with AHL team
Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time in the AHL.
Sports
Mar 21
Man completes run across the length of Africa after gruelling year-long trek
As admirers of Russ Cook (a.k.a. 'Hardest Geezer') celebrated his monumental run across Africa, Cook joked at the finish line he was 'a bit tired' after his 352-day run.
Trending
Apr 8
Code Critical: N.S. nurses say ‘crisis in staffing’ continues to take emotional and physical toll
A Nova Scotia nurse says health-care workers are continuing to battle burnout. Their union calls it a crisis in staffing that's taking a toll mentally and physically.
Health
Apr 2
Housing asylum seekers at Niagara hotels cost Canada more than $100 million
Newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada show the federal government spent more than $100 million housing asylum seekers at hotels.
Canada
Mar 26
Family of international student killed by Winnipeg police attend funeral, call for answers
"He has so many dreams, so many dreams. And he talks about his dream so passionately. He's very passionate about life," Yemisi said.
Crime
Mar 7
A N.S. university tripled its international recruitment. Students say they pay the price
From 2019 to 2020, Cape Breton University tripled its efforts to recruit international students, before being forced to scale back as they couldn't find anywhere to live or work.
Education
Feb 27
Nigerian-born Canadian woman faces challenges of doing business here
Starting the business was not easy for Edoho especially because she had no one to serve as a mentor.
Canada
Feb 2
Cooking through the generations, Edmonton’s Africa centre celebrates Black History Month with food
Cooks, young and old, showcased their favourite dishes while also highlighting the African diaspora at a special event in Edmonton on Saturday.
Canada
Feb 3
Leaked docs reveal how Chinese state-aligned hackers spy on citizens, foreigners
The leaked documents reveal, in detail, methods used by Chinese authorities used to surveil dissidents overseas, hack other nations and promote pro-Beijing narratives online.
World
Feb 21
Homecoming: Olynyk, Agbaji happy to join Raptors
There was no need for Kelly Olynyk to plug Scotiabank Arena into his GPS before coming to his first-ever game as a Toronto Raptor. He grew up around the arena with both of his parents working for the team.
Sports
Feb 9
Newcomers praise firefighters after being rescued from blaze during N.S. snowstorm
Firefighters, each carrying about 50 kilograms of gear, arrived at the scene and waded through about 150 metres of "close to waist-height snow."
Canada
Feb 8
Protesters march for accountability in fatal shooting of 19-year-old by Winnipeg police
Protestors gathered in Winnipeg Saturday to protest the fatal police shooting of a 19-year-old student. Afolabi Opaso was killed during a wellness check on New Year's Eve.
Canada
Jan 28
Maritime colleges cap admissions from some countries
Ghana and Nigeria are some of the hardest-hit countries, with thousands of applications delivered to NSCC for the 2024 academic year.
Education
Dec 19, 2023