The crash comes one day after Bryant was passed by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James for third place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. As late as 10:39 p.m. ET Saturday, Bryant was active on social media, congratulating James on Twitter during the Lakers’ 108-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. A visibly shaken James wiped his eyes with tissues […]
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‘Beyond The Return’: Afro-Nation Festival To Stay In Ghana For Five Years
The Ghana Tourism Authority, on behalf of the Government of Ghana, and Event Horizon, Organisers of the Afro-Nation Festival, on Monday, 20th January, 2020, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Ghana to play host to “the biggest urban music beach festival in the world” for the next five years. The MoU, which was signed by Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, […]
Teen killed in East York hit-and-run was intentionally struck, police say
Homicide detectives are now investigating after police say a teenager killed in a hit-and-run in East York this morning was “intentionally struck.” The collision occurred near Woodbine Avenue and O’Connor Drive at around 2 a.m. Police say the victim, who is believed to be 16 years old, was on the sidewalk near a park in […]
Climate action protesters block Bloor Viaduct
Climate action protesters block Bloor Viaduct Drivers who use the Bloor Viaduct may want to find an alternate route this morning as climate action activists block the high-traffic bridge for a protest. In an effort to raise awareness about the climate crisis, protesters, who are a part of the group Extinction Rebellion, are preventing drivers […]
Agent: Raptors, Lowry agree on $31 million extension
Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a $31 million, one-year extension that could keep him with the NBA champions through the 2020-21 season. Agent Mark Bartelstein on Monday confirmed the agreement, which was first reported by ESPN. Lowry and the Raptors had been talking for some time about this, so the extension […]
Data shows B.C. residents pay highest auto insurance premiums in Canada Social Sharing
British Columbians pay an average of $1,832 annually B.C. residents pay the highest auto insurance premiums in Canada, according to data released by the General Insurance Statistical Agency (GISA), the statistical agency run by Canada’s provincial insurance regulators. The data shows that people living in B.C. pay an average of $1,832 annually, compared to $1,316 in […]
1st-degree murder charge laid, Canada-wide warrant issued in 2018 death of man outside Brampton bar
Investigators are now searching for 28-year-old Yassine Nahi, wanted for first-degree murder Investigators are now searching for Yassine Nahi, 28, wanted for first-degree murder. Nahi should be considered armed and dangerous, and police are asking anyone who sees him to call 911. (Peel Regional Police/CBC) Peel Regional Police have laid a first-degree murder charge against one man […]
German club Fortuna Düsseldorf have signed Ghanaian youngster Kelvin Ofori from the
Right to Dream Academy on a deal until 2022. The 18-year-old forward joins compatriots Bernard Tekpetey and Nana Ampomah at the club. The club’s Sporting Director, Lutz Pfannenstiel, is delighted that they have snapped up a promising talent. “Kelvin Ofori is a great talent in Ghana and we are very happy that he has chosen […]
Billions poised for Africa’s real estate sector
The growth and opportunity displayed by a diverse spread of International funds, DFIs, Banks, PE firms, institutional investors and others is evidence that despite apparent indifference to African opportunities in SA boardrooms, the continent’s real estate sector has evolved JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 7, 2019/ — As Central and Eastern Europe become increasingly popular for […]
Obama urges Americans to reject leaders who stoke hatred
Former US President Barack Obama has called on Americans to reject language from any of their leaders that feeds hatred or normalises racism. Mr Obama did not name anyone but his rare comments came after President Donald Trump sought to deflect criticism that his anti-immigrant rhetoric had fuelled violence. In a speech on Monday, Mr […]