A US federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, in a major blow to a key part of his economic policies. The Court of International Trade ruled that an emergency law invoked by the White House does not give the president unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The Manhattan-based court […]
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King travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will arrive in Canada later for a two-day visit seen as bringing a message of support for the country in the face of threats and taunts from US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently won a general election on a wave of anti-Trump sentiment, invited the […]
Trade war escalates as Trump pledges more tariffs
US President Donald Trump has pledged to impose more tariffs after his latest move to introduce import taxes on steel and aluminium entering the US prompted retaliation from the European Union (EU) and Canada. Trump said “of course” he would respond to the countermeasures, repeating his warning to reveal “reciprocal” tariffs next month on countries […]
Canada to cut immigration numbers, government source says
Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government as it tries to remain in power. Canada will bring in 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025, 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027, down from 485,000 […]
Ghanaian Canadian Association of Waterloo donates PPEs to 37 Military Hospital
The Ghanaian Canadian Association of Waterloo Region in Canada has donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the 37 military hospital and the Ghana Armed Forces COVID-19 Treatment Center in Accra. Donating the items on behalf of the association, Patience Adzo Emeiabo said the donation was done to complement what government was doing to help fight […]
Canadian High Commission in Ghana closed over Coronavirus
The Canadian High Commission is the latest to shutdown its Ghana offices in the capital Accra, following the Coronavirus outbreak. “In doing our part to #flattenthecurve & prevent the spread of #COVID19, our offices are closed to the general public until further notice,” the High Commission posted on Twitter on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. It is gathered […]
Angry husband nearly kills wife after DNA tests proved their 3 children weren’t his
A Nigerian Man based in Canada almost killed his wife of several years after discovering through DNA tests that their 3 children were not his. BestNewsGH.com is informed the man decided to conduct the DNA tests following arrangements to relocate his wife and children from Nigeria to Canada. The Canadian Embassy in Nigeria, BestNewsGH.com is […]
Canada to welcome 300,000 new residents this year – High Commissioner
The High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, Dr Heather Cameron, has said that Canada remains open to the world and will welcome over 300,000 new residents this year. Very soon, she said, many more students would be heading to Canada for world-class education, adding that Canadian alumni were active in Ghana and continued to grow […]
Kidnapping of 2 Canadians: Canada issues warning to citizens about crimes in Ghana
The travel information guide of Canada has cautioned Canadians about violent crimes in Ghana. In a June 5, 2019 tweet, it warned Canadians that they could suffer violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery while they are in Ghana. It cautioned ”Be aware of your surroundings and avoid walking alone or displaying signs of wealth.” […]
smoking weed can make teenagers end up three years behind their classmates-study finds
Regularly smoking cannabis can affect teenagers so severely that they end up three years behind their classmates in terms of brain development, a landmark study has found. The results of the investigation, which involved almost 4,000 secondary school children in Canada, led researchers to conclude cannabis is more toxic for youngsters’ brains than alcohol. Persistent use of […]
If you want to live long, pick a good wife-108-year old Canadian man says
Esmond Allcock says the secret to living 108 years is to select the proper spouse. Allcock, from Kerrobert, Sask., celebrated his 108th birthday on Friday January 26 2018 and is one of the oldest men in Canada. “I didn’t behave myself for a few years there, but then I got a really good wife,” he […]
Uganda aims to attain middle income status with revival of national airline-receives two bombardier planes from Canada
Uganda has revived it National Airlines, Uganda Airlines after taking taking delivery of two CRJ900 Bombardier planes from Canada. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni making the announcement of the resuscitation of the Ugandan National Airline was optimistic of the survival of the airline this time around saying ‘’ Why do I think the new baby will […]