YEAR IN REVIEW 2022

October

legislation.

• The Ghana Calvary Methodist United Church held a post ordination thanksgiving service in honor of their minister.

• HMR King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse visits Toronto and observes Homowo in Malton Park, Mississauga.

• Bishop Bob Tacky fetes King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II for his birthday.

• Fr. Matthias Kotoka Amuzu celebrated the 25th Silver Jubilee of his priestly ordination at St. Andrews Catholic Church.

• National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada celebrated Canada Day.

• The feast of Uganda Martyrs held at St. Andrews Catholic Church.

• First annual Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario Community Cup.

• Opoku Ware Old Students Association (Akatakyie) held its 70th anniversary picnic in Mississauga.

August

• H.E. Mrs. Samira Bawumia attended GCAO Women’s Conference in Toronto.

• National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) opens booth at CNE 2022.

• Canadian investors announced plans of investing in Ghana’s technology sector.

• PM Trudeau announced first step on dental care, boosts to housing benefit, GST credit.

• Ontario gives OK for nursing college to expedite international nurse registration.

• Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows.

• Ghanaian-Canadian seniors of GCAO visited Penetanguishne.

• Ghana Police & Immigration attends 59th International Association of Women Police Conference in Niagara Falls.

• Safe Haven Cancer Support Society maiden in person group meeting in Toronto.

• Nana Minka-Kwarteng, new Toronto Asanteman Abusuapanin installed.

• Cultural Day at Apostles’ Continuation Church International.

• Oyerepa Radio/TV host Auntie Naa receives award in Toronto.

• King Bruce organizes meet and greet for International Students in Toronto.

September

• Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI honored by Ghanaian News in Toronto.

• Safe Haven 5k Walk & Fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

• Canada Post launches loan program with TD Bank Group.

• Type 1 diabetes risk increases in young people following COVID-19 infection, studies suggest.

• RBC economists said recession could arrive as early as Q1 of next year.

• The World’s biggest Afrobeats festival returned home to Ghana on 29th & 30th December 2022.

• Apostle Anokye-Manu celebrates 60th birthday and 32ndministry cum marriage anniversary.

• 15th Annual Women’s Courage Awards/Fundraiser held in Toronto.

• Installation of Nana Obonko VII in Ghana, known in private life as Mr. Solomon Kwame Ghansah.

• Apostle Continuation Church held its 15th Annual North American Women Convention in Toronto.

• African-Canadian Social Development Council (ACSDC) holds conference in Toronto

• Apostle Dr. James Quainoo retired from full-time ministry.

• Appreciation & Farewell dinner in honor of Very Rev. Joseph Owusu Atuahene & family.

• Toronto Pearson International Airport among 5 worst largest North American airports in overall satisfaction.

• York Regional Police raises flag to promote intimate partner violence awareness.

• Ghanaian Anglican Church of Toronto celebrated its 18thanniversary and official name change

• World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges.

• Canada boosts immigration targets: immigration levels plan 2023-2025.

• CRTC giving mobile virtual network operators access to large telecoms networks.

• More Ghanaian students pick USA for higher education

• Ghana is #1 in Access to Financial Inclusion in Africa.

• Ghana to block millions of Sim cards by end of the month.

• Graduation ceremony of Mrs. Comfort Ayiku from Global University Berean School of Bible

• Fr. George Kibura Njuguna installed as new Pastor of St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church.

• Rev Milton Offei celebrated 30 years in ministry.

• Twitter laid off staff at its only African office in Ghana.

• The Resilience and Contribution of Older Women Recognition gala dinner in Toronto.

• The Association of Ghanaian-Canadian Law Enforcement Officers (AGCLEO) inaugurated,

November

• Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM) attends Construction Expo in Toronto.

• EOCO seized 37 luxury cars allegedly stolen from USA and Canada, arrests 10 garage owners.

• Canada: Quebec makes oath to King optional for politicians.

• Ghana would soon have one of the most digitalized healthcare systems in Africa- VP Dr. Bawumia.

• Ghana: Debt exchange provided us the opportunity to reset the economy- Fin. Minister Ofori- Atta.

• Ghana’s newest University (Ghana Communication Technology University) is putting West Africa at the forefront of the digital revolution.

• The world’s only nonuplets-nine babies born at the same time-have safely returned home to Mali after spending the first 19 months of their lives in Morocco.

• GCAO presents Golden Age Christmas Party for its seniors.

• Retirement and Appreciation service in honor Pastor Cyril Williams and family of the Apostolic Church Int’l Canada.

• Aburi Old Girls Association (AOGA) Canada celebrated 10th anniversary.

• Ghana to receive $3bn IMF bailout.

• Final funeral rites of the Legend A B Crentsil held in Calgary Alberta.

• Celebration of life of Julius Amega Dogbe.

December

• Ontario expanding private delivery of public health-care services in 3-step plan.

• Former broadcaster and Lt. Governor David only passed away.

• Former GTA lawyer Kweku Ackaah Boafo elevated to Ghana’s Court of Appeal.

• Brookview Grade 8 Students visited Westview Centennial Secondary School for a day of Tech learning.

• Toronto homeowners would face biggest property tax hike since amalgamation.

• Staff-Sergeant Don Yirenkyi of YRP celebrated his 50thbirthday.

• Okuapeman Cultural Association of Ontario held its annual Christmas Party.

• Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in Rome.