Tag Archives: TORONTO

09Jan/26

The Gated Games: Why the 2026 World Cup is Losing its Soul

January 9, 2026FootballAdvocacy Team, amnesty international, Canada, Dakwar, Daniel, Daniel Noroña, FIFA, FIFA World Cup, Gianni Infantino, In Canadian soccer, Iran, Jamil Dakwar, Mexico, MEXICO CITY, Senegal, TORONTO, Twitter, United States, Watch Minky Worden, Worden, Zurichadmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The World Cup has always been more than a tournament; it is a quadrennial “Global Village” where the world puts aside its borders for ninety minutes at a time. But as we approach the 2026 kickoff, that village is being replaced by a fortress. The United States’ current immigration stance—marked by travel bans for 39 nations and “extreme vetting” for others—is fundamentally altering the spirit of the game. We are moving toward a “Two-Tier World Cup” where your ability to cheer for your national team is determined by the strength of your passport, not the depth of your passion. Continue reading →

09Jan/26

A Divided Pitch: The Rise of “Fortress America” and the Death of the Global Fan

January 9, 2026FootballAdvocacy Team, amnesty international, Atlanta, Border control, Boston, Brazil, Canada, Canadian, Colombia, Dakwar, Dallas, Daniel, Daniel Noroña, FIFA, FIFA World Cup, France, Germany, Guadalajara, Haiti, In Canadian soccer, Iran, Jamil Dakwar, Los Angeles, Mexico, MEXICO CITY, Miami, Monterrey, Norway, Philadelphia, Port-au-Prince, Qatar, Russia, Scotland, Seattle, Senegal, South Africa, Tehran, TORONTO, Travel visa, Tunisia, Turkey, Twitter, United Kingdom, United States, Vancouver, Visa Inc., Visa requirements for Indian citizens, Watch Minky Worden, Zurichadmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The intersection of U.S. immigration policy and the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a major flashpoint. The feasibility of a boycott and the “ruining” of the game are subjects of intense debate among human rights groups, fans, and governing bodies. Football without fans is like a movie without a soundtrack. You can still follow the plot, and the acting (the skill) is still world-class, but you lose the emotional crescendos that make you jump out of your seat. For a World Cup—an event built on the “unity” of humanity—a lack of fans doesn’t just change the score; it changes the soul of the event. Continue reading →

23Dec/25

Oracle with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

December 23, 2025Technology.google, Cloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Montreal, Multicloud, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Corporation, Oracle Database, Oracle Exadata, TORONTOadmin

The official expansion of Oracle Database@Google Cloud into the Canadian market targets regions in Montreal and Toronto. The partnership allows businesses to integrate Oracle’s database technologies with Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence and analytics tools, such as Vertex AI and Gemini. By launching these services locally, the companies aim to help regulated industries meet data residency requirements while modernising their digital infrastructure. Furthermore, a new reseller program has been introduced to enable partners to sell these multicloud solutions directly through the Google Cloud Marketplace. This strategic move focuses on enhancing operational performance and providing high-speed connectivity for mission-critical enterprise workloads. Continue reading

22Mar/24

This May, The Formula 1® Exhibition Makes North American Debut in Toronto

March 22, 2024MotorsportF1, Formula One, Formula One video games, Formula racing, Open wheel racing, Sky Sports, Sky Sports F1, TORONTOadmin

The Formula 1® Exhibition and Formula 1® today announced that Toronto has been selected to host the North American premiere of The F1® Exhibition. Continue reading

17Jul/23

Summer music festivals do more than entertain, they help us imagine possible futures

July 17, 2023MusicAjay Heble, Amy, Arts festival, Ben Finley, Campbellford, Canada, Coachella, Creative Commons, Davina Cooper, Doris Sommer, Eric Fillion, Festival, Guelph, Indio, Kingston, Music festival, Rock festival, Simon Frith, TORONTO, Utopia, Woodstockadmin

Eric Fillion, Queen’s University, Ontario and Ajay Heble, University of Guelph

Music festival season is finally here. And after multiple summers without large in-person gatherings and reduced capacities, many people are returning to their favourite music festivals to have a good time.

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