Meaningful relationships have the power to inspire and encourage healthy habits. The Ghanaian-Canadian Golden Age Group of Ontario have recognized the importance of fostering and strengthening their relationships as a means to combat social isolation among seniors. On August 29, 2023, they hosted a summer BBQ event designed to bring seniors together. It is essential …
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has extended an invitation to organizations to seek funding aimed at supporting the mental health of Black communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Under the leadership of Noah Boakye, the GCAO submitted a grant proposal for the establishment of a specialized mental health first aid program for African and …
The maiden edition of the Ghanaian – Canadian Youth Table Tennis program has ended, with organizers and participants describing it as a huge success. The program, organized by the Ghanaian – Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) and funded by the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), saw a large number of parents registering their wards aged …
Members of the Ghanaian – Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) have donated relief items to asylum seekers at the Revival Time Tabernacle in North York, Ontario. The items include packs of water, fruits and vegetables, toiletries, clothes, footwear and others. This presentation is in response to a call made by some prominent individuals and groups …
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, about 50 members of the Seniors Wing of the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), led by Madam Felicia Botchway and Mr Abeeku Vandyke, had the opportunity to visit the renovated Toronto Island. Under bright and beautiful weather, two school buses full of seniors from the Ghanaian community set off from …
Over 50 members of the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) Council attended a crucial council meeting on Saturday, April 16, 2023 at the GCAO Hub, 65 Mayall Avenue in Toronto. The meeting which was called by the Executives of the GCAO reviewed the constitutional role of the GCAO Council and its way forward to …
The Premier commended the work being done at the HUB and encouraged young people to focus on STEM because of the huge potential for the 21st century and highly paid jobs in Ontario. The Premier joined the youth in the science LAB to showcase the amazing work done. The Premier met the cross-section of the …
In celebration of Ghana’s 66th Independence celebration in Toronto, a flag-raising event was held in Brampton on March 6th , 2023. The event was attended by a cross-of-section Ghanaians. The Ghana Consulate General and the entire Consulate Staff attended the event. The Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, his chief of staff Bradshaw Frances Bradshaw, and …
There was a press conference held in downtown Toronto for the continental African Housing solution, a project to help create affordable housing for African Canadians. There were community leaders, politicians and housing representatives to collaborate on finding the project and how to move it further to support the African communities. GCAO is a partner in …
On Tuesday, February 21, 2022, There was a press conference held in downtown Toronto for the continental African Housing solution, a project to help create affordable housing for African Canadians. There were community leaders, politicians and housing representatives to collaborate on finding the project and how to move it further to support the African communities. …
