Regina resident collects bras for Africa to advocate for women’s health
A Regina woman is collecting hundreds of bras to help spark a conversation about women’s health with people in Africa. Continue reading
Uganda
U.S. woman kidnapped in Uganda park rescued, authorities say
A Canadian couple was present during the kidnappings but were unharmed, Global Affairs Canada confirmed earlier this week. Continue reading
Okanagan family awaits call from parents who witnessed kidnapping in Uganda
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Sometimes I wish they would vacation in safer places, just go to Waikiki like everyone else. But no. I’m looking forward to talking to them and hearing about this adventure of theirs.” Continue reading
B.C. couple escape armed kidnapping while on safari in Uganda
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Martin and Barbel Jurrius are safe and unharmed after armed gunmen ambushed their safari group Tuesday. Continue reading
Elderly Canadian couple safe after witnessing kidnapping of tourist in Uganda
An elderly Canadian couple came face-to-face with armed gunmen while on safari in Uganda this week, but managed to escape unharmed. Continue reading
Inseparable elderly Toronto couple dies hours apart, kilometres away
‘It was love. They took care of each other, they ate together, they prayed together. They would never go out without each other.’ Continue reading
Winnipeg couple adopts orphans, kept apart 2 years by immigration red-tape
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
A Winnipeg couple trying to adopt two orphans from Uganda say international red-tape has kept them apart apart for two years may force them to leave Canada so they can finally be a family. Continue reading
Ebola outbreak kills 33 in Democratic Republic of Congo
An outbreak of the Ebola virus declared this week in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is believed to have killed 33 people, the health ministry said on Saturday. Continue reading
Uganda is charging a tax on using social media. Free speech advocates are livid
A new tax on social media has taken effect in Uganda, angering many who see the revenue measure as an attack on free speech. Continue reading
N.B. farm opens its barn doors and pastures for Father’s Day fundraiser
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The farm welcomes school groups every year. They tour the milking facilities and chicken barn all while learning where their food comes from. Continue reading