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. …
This project is designed to build capacity amongst Black Canadians and Africans in Diaspora communities in Canada through the implementation of a culturally focused and relevant Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. Education of mental health among Black or African communities is a major challenge and as a result, many who suffer from mental health …
The Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) led by its President Emmanuel Duodu embarked on a cleanup exercise at the Chalkfarm Park on 2230 Jane Street in North York. It was a Spring Cleanup Project in collaboration with the City of Toronto. The cleanup was held on Saturday 7th May, 2022 and marks the third instance ...
On Sunday, March 6, 2022 Ghanaians and their friends living in the Ontario Province of Canada celebrated the 65th Independence Day of Ghana in-person at Mississauga proudly raising the flag of Ghana in the morning and organized a virtual ceremony in the evening with pomp and pageantry. It was beautiful and proud occasion! As early as …
The Homework Club of the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) on Sunday, February 27, 2022 organized an exciting celebration to mark this year’s Black History Month for its participants and Ghanaians in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The program which was done virtually due to the Covid-19 restrictions was attended by about 40 celebrants …
Last week, Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system was implemented. As a result, as of September 22, 2021, every Ontario residents are now required to show proof along with photo ID that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access certain public settings and facilities that are in areas of high-risk indoor public setting where ...
The overall health of individuals is influenced by lifestyle behaviours including healthy diets, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption. Over the past few months Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) has been working to help ensure the community is informed and educated on healthy lifestyle and wellness. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours particularly poor dietary practices, physical ...
