HIV vaccine clinical trial begins in South Africa
A new vaccine against HIV, the virus that causes Aids, is being tested in South Africa in what scientists say is the first large study of an HIV vaccine’s effectiveness [...]
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The Hand
Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun assignment – to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class [...]
Priscah Kemunto Mokua death & funeral
We are saddened to announce the death of omongina Priscah Kemunto Mokua of Sengera village, Manga, Nyamira County, which occurred on November 10, 2016 in Toronto Canada. [...]
Health ministers meet in Ottawa to develop opioid crisis plan
Health experts from across the country will meet in Ottawa today to work on a plan to curb the crisis of opioid-related overdose deaths. The summit is hosted by federal [...]
Heartprints
Whatever our hands touch… We leave fingerprints! On walls, on furniture On doorknobs, dishes, books. There’s no escape. As we touch we leave our identity. Oh God, [...]
Toronto still ‘child poverty capital’ of Canada, warns report
Toronto remains Canada’s “child poverty capital,” with 133,000 children living in poverty according to a new report. “Divided City: Life in [...]
10 Quick Facts on Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the [...]
In Quotes: Clinton concedes to Trump in emotional & inspiring speech
Last night, in a surprising upset, Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election against Hillary Clinton in an incredibly close race. This morning, Clinton gave her [...]
Historic win for former refugee, Somali-American woman
Ilhan Omar, 34, has made history by becoming the first Somali legislator in the US state of Minnesota. A former refugee, the Somali-born activist has been elected to serve in [...]
America’s choice
Against all odds, Donald Trump is America’s President elect. Trying to predict how his presidency will pan out is a waste of effort. Waiting to see… ~Wakenya [...]