… In a press statement issued on Monday, June 15, the Chief Imam extended “warmest goodwill, solidarity, and prayers” to the Black Stars as they prepare to face Panama in their opening Group L match on Wednesday, June 17, at BMO Field in Toronto. …
… In a press statement issued on Monday, June 15, the Chief Imam extended “warmest goodwill, solidarity, and prayers” to the Black Stars as they prepare to face Panama in their opening Group L match on Wednesday, June 17, at BMO Field in Toronto. …
… Ghana’s national football team connected with the local youth in attendance, who received an exclusive look at Carlos Queiroz’s roster, fine-tuning their strategy before the team headed to Toronto to face Panama in their Group L opener on Wednesday, June 17. …
… Queiroz takes charge of Ghana as they begin their Group L campaign against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday, continuing a run that began with Portugal in 2010 and saw him also coach Iran at three successive World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022. …
… Tactical Disruption and Squad Resiliency On the pitch, Partey’s absence for the opening match against Panama at Toronto’s BMO Field is a major competitive setback. …
… Ghana opens its campaign against Panama in Toronto on June 17, before facing England in Boston on June 23, and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27, 2026. …
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 7-6 (10-7) in three sets to advance to the US Open semi-finals, extending her tournament winning streak to 19 matches and reaching her sixth successive semi-final at Flushing Meadows.
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 7-6 (10-7) in three sets to advance to the US Open semi-finals, extending her tournament winning streak to 19 matches and reaching her sixth successive semi-final at Flushing Meadows.
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
US President Donald Trump has asked Apple to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America on its Maps platform, following an executive order changing the Great Lake's name. Google made the change for US-based users, though Canadian users still see Lake Ontario, and the renaming has faced pushback in Canada.
Evans Kyere-Mensah, Chief Executive Director of Agricwealth Ghana, has been invited as a distinguished speaker at the Ohio Growth Conclave 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, scheduled for October 29–30, 2026. The two-day event will bring together about 200 participants to explore investment and collaboration opportunities between Africa and Columbus, with discussions focusing on agribusiness, technology, trade, and sustainability.
Following collapsed trade talks, the US and Canada have pledged 50% tariffs on each other's products, prompting business owners to warn of severe fallout. A jewellery company owner in Alberta says tariffs will likely wipe out most of her US sales, while Canadian furniture makers fear significant impacts as Trump tariffs on Canadian goods take effect.
Many Canadians are boycotting travel to the United States in response to tariffs and annexation rhetoric, redirecting spending to Canadian destinations or overseas. The boycott cost the US approximately C$3.3 billion in travel revenue last year, with Canadians making 800,000 fewer trips to the US in April compared to the same month in 2024.
Ghana's Parliament is considering constitutional changes to remove restrictions preventing dual citizens from holding certain high public offices, even as countries like Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom increasingly enforce rules requiring dual nationals to prioritize their citizenship according to each country's laws. The Council of State has advised against the proposed amendment, raising questions about whether those with legal obligations to other countries should occupy Ghana's highest offices.
Iga Swiatek swept past Diana Shnaider 6-2 6-1 to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals, where she will face Elina Svitolina, who rallied past Ekaterina Alexandrova in Toronto. The win marks Swiatek's first WTA 1000 semi-final of an inconsistent season.
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto on 6 August was cancelled after a young child refused to wear a seat belt and the parent and crew could not persuade them to do so. The aircraft returned to the terminal because it could not safely depart, forcing passengers to rebook on a flight the following day; a child aviation safety expert said unrestrained children can become projectiles during turbulence.
A wildfire in British Columbia's Summerland and Okanagan-Similkameen districts has doubled in size since Friday, now covering more than 36 square miles, forcing thousands of residents to flee and prompting evacuation orders for the district of Summerland.
Members of the Ga-Adangbe community in Toronto gathered to celebrate the Homowo Festival, commemorating the historic Katamanso Battle and preserving their cultural heritage through traditional music, dance, and attire. The festival, meaning "hooting at hunger," serves as a symbol of thanksgiving and unity for diaspora communities maintaining their ancestral roots.
A visitor to Toronto found Ghanaian cultural influence throughout the city, particularly following Ghana's World Cup match victory against Panama at the Toronto stadium. The newly inaugurated Sankofa Square, unveiled by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II before the opening match, was witnessed by over 5,000 people including Canadian dignitaries and Ghanaians in the diaspora, celebrating Ghanaian heritage.
Kamilla Rakhimova defeated Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match at the National Bank Open women's main draw. The loss extends Williams's losing streak to 12 consecutive matches since July 2025.
Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has called on Ghanaians to remember the Battle of Katamanso (also known as the Battle of Dodowa), fought on August 7, 1826, which brought together the Asante Empire against a coalition of coastal states including the Ga-Adangbe, Fante, Akuapem, Denkyira, Wassa, Ningo, Krobo, and Ada, transforming the political landscape of the then Gold Coast and influencing the course of Ghana's history.
At least one shot was fired outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto early Monday with no injuries reported, marking the second such incident in four months. Police recovered a shell casing and found damage to the building; a white sedan was seen fleeing the scene.
An opinion piece argues that dual nationals serve as bridges for diaspora capital, remittances, and institution-building that have driven Ghana's economic development—citing examples like Databank and Ashesi University—and contends that excluding them would forfeit a critical source of development finance.
Tony Marfo, Charles Opoku-Agyeman, and Emmanuel Zeye have built AI platforms to address recurring challenges in churches, including media teams struggling to keep pace during sermons and the difficulty of repurposing teachings for wider reach. Their tools, including ScriptureLive, aim to reduce volunteer workload and improve congregational engagement.
Wildfire smoke from more than 140 active fires across Ontario has reduced Toronto's air quality to hazardous levels, obscuring landmarks and prompting health advisories as extreme heat and dry conditions complicate firefighting efforts and force evacuations in northwestern Ontario communities.
Dense wildfire smoke from more than 140 active fires across Ontario has pushed Toronto's air quality to hazardous levels, obscuring landmarks and prompting health advisories, while mandatory evacuations continue in northwestern Ontario communities.
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts extending into US states including Michigan, Minnesota, and the Great Lakes region. Fires in northwestern Ontario are sending thick plumes of smoke south, with concerns that smoke may affect the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts extending into multiple US states where conditions are deemed "hazardous" in parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota. The fires, mostly out of control, are sending smoke into the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes region and Northeast, with concerns about smoke affecting Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey.
Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer and the world's sixth-largest, accounts for nearly 40% of total exports but faces deep mismanagement and corruption. Successive governments have failed to establish transparent mechanisms for tracking mining companies' investments, production, taxes, and royalties, enabling systematic underreporting and loss of revenue.
African and Caribbean immigrants in North America face mounting stress from family expectations to send money home while managing high living costs, with reported cases of health crises and deaths linked to the psychological and financial strain of supporting relatives abroad.
Recent floods that devastated parts of Accra have exposed Ghana's lack of preparedness for extreme weather and reignited debate about whether the nation is doing enough to prepare for increasingly frequent rainfall. Poor waste management, with gutters clogged by plastic waste, has been identified as a key issue contributing to the disaster.
At least two people were killed and six with gunshot wounds found in a shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair Latin festival. Police secured the scene but said the suspect or suspects remained at large.
About 135 government officials, diplomats, and business executives from Ghana and Canada gathered in Toronto on June 15, 2026 for the Ghana-Canada Investment Forum, where speakers highlighted Ghana as an entry point into Africa's market and natural resources, and emphasized President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme targeting manufacturing and agro-processing.
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy agenda was the focus of a Ghana-Canada Investment Forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, which brought together about 135 participants to explore trade, investment and collaboration between the two countries. Officials presented Ghana as a gateway to the African market and encouraged Canadian investment in the country.
Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.
Midfielder Diogo Jota, a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain on 3 July 2025, a year before Portugal's World Cup match against Croatia. His teammate Ruben Neves continues to message Jota in a WhatsApp group with Jota's widow and maintains archived conversations to send him messages on special occasions.
Portugal and Croatia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto, a match that could mark the final international tournament appearance for aging superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Portugal's performances have been inconsistent while Croatia showed vulnerabilities against England, leaving the match without a clear favourite.