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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Suspect in fatal east-end stabbing considered armed, dangerous
Police have identified a suspect in a deadly east-end stabbing earlier this week. Toronto Police investigated a stabbing call in the Danforth-Hillingdon Aves. area — east of Coxwell Ave. — on Tuesday around 11 p.m. Police said an altercation occurred between two males behind a plaza and they located the victim. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday, the victim of Toronto's 16th homicide was identified as Ashkan Pournasir-Roudbane, 36, of Toronto. On Thursday night, police said Anthony Steven Oliveira, 24, of no fixed address, had been identified as the suspect and is wanted for first-degree murder. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. He is known to use public transit throughout the GTA, including in Toronto, Durham Region and Peel Region. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7400, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or CRIME SCENE: Oshawa man wanted on warrant for alleged assault Man, 22, charged for violent assault in Courtice
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Toronto police identify 36-year-old man fatally stabbed in east end
A large police presence can be seen in the Danforth area after a man in his 20s was stabbed and later died in hospital. Janice Golding has the details.
Business Journals
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
How the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is helping African farmers — and why that's good for St. Louis
Africa is the world's fastest-growing continent by population. By 2050, the continent is projected to hold a quarter of the world's people, with urban populations booming and consumer markets expanding at record speed. For St. Louis business leaders, this is more than a righteous humanitarian issue — it's a generational opportunity. But Africa's potential hinges on one essential factor: feeding its people sustainably. Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural productivity remains stubbornly low. Smallholder farmers — who make up over half the labor force — often struggle to escape poverty, and expanded food production frequently comes at the expense of natural habitats. A new frontier for markets and partnerships For companies in St. Louis and beyond, Africa's transformation represents a frontier for business, trade and investment. Countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya are already among the fastest-growing economies, with expanding consumer markets and demand for agricultural innovations. Yet hunger, poverty and fragile food systems remain serious barriers. Improving Africa's agricultural productivity will help farmers and their communities, while also ensuring these markets can thrive. Boosting farm productivity frees up labor to build new industries, creates jobs in cities and drives economic growth across sectors. expand The Danforth Center is the largest nonprofit research institute for plant science in the world. The center's work focuses on solutions for global food security and environmental sustainability. A St. Louis bridge to Africa's future At the heart of these efforts is the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and its BRDG (pronounced 'bridge') Park campus in Creve Coeur. As the biggest independent plant science research institute in the world, the Danforth Center is helping African farmers grow more with less — while opening doors to trade and collaboration that benefit St. Louis' own economy (see sidebar). In Nigeria and Ghana , the Center's work on improved cowpea is transforming health and boosting incomes. , the Center's work on improved cowpea is transforming health and boosting incomes. In East Africa , virus-resistant cassava developed by Danforth scientists is poised to protect food security for over 500 million people. , virus-resistant cassava developed by Danforth scientists is poised to protect food security for over 500 million people. In the Horn of Africa, improved semi-dwarf teff can ease labor demands and boost yields. These breakthroughs aren't charity — they're investments in stability and opportunity. Stronger African farms mean stronger local markets, reduced need for emergency aid and a new wave of economic partners for St. Louis companies. Solutions seeking venture philanthropists For the Danforth Center, the mission is clear: harness plant science to solve these problems and ensure that Africa's rising population can thrive. But recent shifts in federal funding have put these vital projects at risk. Earlier this month, as reported in the St. Louis Business Journal, the Danforth Center detailed cuts and delays to federal research grant funding — including money for the virus-resistant cassava program in Africa, among others. With federal dollars under threat, the Danforth Center needs local philanthropic and corporate support through its Future Forward campaign now more than ever. Why it matters for St. Louis businesses As Africa's consumer markets grow and as its agricultural sector modernizes, opportunities for St. Louis businesses — from biotechnology to infrastructure — will multiply. By supporting the Danforth Center's work, St. Louis business leaders can help unlock Africa's economic promise while strengthening their own region's role as a global agtech leader. expand Visitors from the Rwandan cabinet with Danforth Center scientists. 70% of the Rwandan workforce is agricultural. A new seed entrepreneur program there is creating private-sector opportunities — and helping lift rural communities out of poverty. © Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | Kristina DeYong SIDEBAR: Rwanda visit highlights Africa's promise — and St. Louis's role The promise of Africa's agricultural and economic potential came into sharp focus last year when the cabinet-level Honorable Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, visited St. Louis, as reported in the St. Louis Business Journal. For the Danforth Center, this wasn't a new relationship. Since 2019, the center has led a project in Rwanda to deploy virus-resistant cassava — an essential food for hundreds of thousands of Rwandan farm households. In a country where agriculture employs 70% of the workforce and makes up 35% of GDP, this work is transforming rural livelihoods. The Danforth Center is also helping to create a sustainable cassava seed system by training and supporting 250 Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs will multiply, steward and sell improved cassava seed — creating new private-sector opportunities and helping to lift rural communities out of poverty. For St. Louis business leaders, it's a powerful example of how investing in Africa's growth can create shared prosperity across continents. To learn more about how the Future Forward campaign can sustain this impact and how your company can get involved, visit The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a nonprofit research institute focused on plant science solutions for global food security and environmental sustainability. Located in St. Louis, the Center is home to world-class scientists and a growing network of agtech innovation.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why are the flags at half-staff in Wisconsin today?
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald L "Jerry" Danforth, who died June 1 at age 78. 'Chairman Danforth led the Oneida Nation with integrity, dedication and a deep commitment to upholding and protecting Tribal sovereignty and culture,' Evers said in a news release. Services for Danforth will be held June 7 at the Oneida Turtle School, N7125 Seminary Road in Oneida, according to the release. Flags will be at half-staff from sunrise to sunset June 7. The U.S. flag and Wisconsin flag will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of Wisconsin, according to the release. Danforth served two terms as chairman of the Oneida Nation, and was first elected in 1999 and then again in 2005. "As chairman, Danforth prioritized Indian gaming interest and economic development, as well as issues around health care, higher education, Oneida language preservation and expanding communication between the state and the Native Nations," according to the release. Flags are usually flown at half-staff after national tragedies or deaths of government officials, military members or other first responders. Flags can also be at half-staff for Memorial Day or other national days of remembrance, according to This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin today, June 7?
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Oneida Nation chairman Gerald Danforth dies at age 78
Gerald "Jerry" Danforth, the former chairman for Oneida Nation, died June 1 at the age of 78. 'Today, it is with the utmost honor and respect that we acknowledge Jerry Danforth and all that he stood for, not only here in Oneida but across Indian Country and the United States of America. Thank you for your service', said Tehassi Hill, chairman of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, in a news release. Danforth served two terms as tribal chairman. Danforth's priorities included strengthening gaming interests, economic development, health care, higher education and Oneida language preservation, the news release said. Danforth was a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1994, according to the news release. He was a veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm. "His actions represented the best of Oneida's values; his decisions always represented his commitment to the most critical challenges and his decisions were grounded in the best interests of the whole Nation," his obituary read. "He will long be remembered and significantly missed. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. June 6 at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10 St. in De Pere, where veterans will give a final salute at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue 8-10 a.m. June 7 at the Oneida Turtle School, N7125 Seminary Road in Oneida. Service begins at 10 a.m., followed by the burial in the Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds with military honors. Oneida Nation says flags for the Oneida Nation will be flown half-staff until Danforth is laid to rest. Rashad Alexander can be contacted at ralexander@ and 920-431-8214. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Former Oneida Nation chairman Gerald Danforth dies at age 78.
