STOCKHOLM — The 2019 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to scientists William G. Kaelin, Jr, Peter J. Ratcliffe and Gregg L. Semenza for their discoveries of “how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability,” the Nobel Committee announced Monday. The discoveries made by the three men “have fundamental importance for physiology […]
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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 […]
Ghana Health Service and Partners launch polio vaccination campaigns in Ghana
The Service intends to carry out round one of the campaign from September 25 to 28 in all districts in the Northern, North East, Savanna, Upper East and Greater Accra Regions GENEVA, Switzerland, September 12, 2019/ — The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched series of vaccination campaigns against polio outbreak to prevent the spread […]
Ghana at The 2019 World Water Week
The program was organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) under the theme “Water for society: Including all COPENHAGEN, Denmark, September 10, 2019/ — Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources led Ghana delegation to the 2019 World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden, from 25th – 30th August 2019. The program […]
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) joins letter to Pope Francis urging focus on human rights during Mozambique visit
Human rights and freedom of expression organizations sent an open letter to Pope Francis yesterday, on the eve of his three-day visit to Mozambique NEW YORK, United States of America, September 4, 2019/ — The Committee to Protect Journalists and 14 other human rights and freedom of expression organizations sent an open letter to Pope Francis yesterday, […]
Canadian health officials on alert after reports of vaping illnesses in the U.S.
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health says he and colleagues across Canada have increased their vigilance as American health officials investigate nearly 200 cases of severe respiratory illnesses potentially linked to vaping. Dr. Robert Strang said surveillance is being strengthened and he is sending informal email inquiries to respiratory specialists and intensive care […]
I will be very happy to play for Ghana-Kingsley Schindler
FC Köln winger Kingsley Schindler says he will be very happy to play for the Black Stars when given the opportunity. The German-Ghanaian footballer and a native of Hamburg currently plays for Bundesliga side FC Köln. The 26-year old joined FC Köln from Bundesliga II Holstein Kiel in the summer after signing a five- year […]
