TMU Professor Ojelanki Ngwenyama Recognized for Research on the Dark Side of Technology

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) honors Professor Ojelanki Ngwenyama with the esteemed Sarwan Sahota Distinguished Scholar Award for his extensive research on the social implications and risks associated with digital technology. This prestigious award recognizes Ngwenyama’s remarkable contributions to understanding the negative aspects of technology and its impact on society. Ngwenyama’s interest in the dark side of technology emerged during his …

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Score Big with Basketball Africa League’s 2023 Playoffs and Finals: Tickets Sales Now Open in Kigali, Uganda

Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced the start of ticket sales for the 2023 Playoffs and Finals, which are scheduled to take place from May 20 to May 27 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Fans can now purchase tickets at BAL.NBA.com to witness the exciting basketball action and entertainment product during the world-class sporting event. The BAL is offering …

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8 Things Creators Need to Know About Canada’s Online Streaming Bill, Bill C-11

Bill C-11 is a new law recently passed by the Canadian government that mandates the promotion of Canadian cultural content by tech behemoths like YouTube and TikTok. What does this law entail for creators, given the debate around it and worries about censorship? Here are eight things about Canada’s online streaming legislation that creators should be aware of: In Canada’s …

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National Bank of Canada to Invest $3 Million in The51’s Food and AgTech Fund

National Bank of Canada has announced its plan to invest $3 million in The51’s Food and AgTech Fund. The contribution is aimed at advancing Canada’s growing tech sectors, particularly agricultural technologies. The investment will support early-stage companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A levels to advance their growth, foster sustainable agricultural development, and strengthen Canada’s food chain. The51, a …

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Automatic Tax Filing to Benefit Low-Income Canadians

In the recently released Budget 2023, the federal government of Canada announced its plan to automate tax filing services for millions of low-income earners. The announcement aims to help these Canadians gain access to valuable benefits and support, such as the Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, which they are entitled to but are currently missing out on. …

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Canadian PhD Students Demand Fair Pay: Nationwide Walkout Planned for May 1st

Canadian Ph.D. students and postgraduates are planning a nationwide walkout on May 1st to demand a significant boost to government-sponsored fellowships and scholarships, which have remained unchanged for almost two decades. The salaries for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers have not increased since 2003, leaving many researchers in a precarious financial position. The federal government provides an annual stipend of …

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Sudanese Nationals Can Extend Their Stay in Canada: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Announces Special Measures

In light of the ongoing violence in Sudan and concerns for the safety of its citizens, Canada is taking steps to support Sudanese nationals in Canada who may not wish to return home at this time. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced special measures to help protect the Sudanese population already in Canada. As of …

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Toronto FC Acquires Defender Aimé Mabika from Inter Miami CF

Toronto FC has announced its latest acquisition, defender Aimé Mabika, from Inter Miami CF. The club has signed a deal through 2023 with options for 2024 and 2025. In exchange, Toronto FC has sent $100,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM) to Inter Miami. The deal was agreed upon before the close of the Primary Transfer Window on April 24. …

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Black Business Initiative Announces Succession Plan: Matthew Martel to Succeed Rustum Southwell as CEO

Halifax, NS – On April 27, 2023, Rustum Southwell, the CEO of the Black Business Initiative (BBI), announced his retirement after 25 years of successfully leading the organization. Matthew Martel, the current Chief Operating Officer of BBI, will succeed Southwell, effective May 1, 2023. The transition plan for the new CEO is already in place to ensure a seamless transfer …

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Cutting-Edge Gene Therapy Research: Professor Ubaka Ogbogu Secures $24 Million NFRF Transformation Grant

Professor Ubaka Ogbogu, a leading bioethics and law expert at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, has been awarded a $538,687.50 grant as the lead for a gene therapy research project that has received a $24 million New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Transformation Grant. The project, titled “A pipeline approach to the rational design of gene therapy approaches …

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