Paulette Senior appointed to Senate of Canada
Wednesday 20 December 2023 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed the following individuals as independent senators to…
Councillor Rawlson King
A Message from Councillor King As we approach the end of the year, I am pleased to reflect on the incredible progress and achievements we have made together in our…
Grandparents can enjoy family time while staying healthy
(NC) It’s true that many seniors find being a grandparent rewarding and enjoyable. Grandparenting allows for a special bond with grandchildren, where you can spoil them, play with them, and…
Two health centres deliver innovative mental health services
Centretown Community Health Centre and Somerset West Community Health Centre selected to deliver a safer alternative response in Ottawa December 15, 2023 (Ottawa) — A person in a mental health…
Black Seniors’ Social club launched in Ottawa
Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors Social Club promotes physical and mental well-being by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Saturday 2 December 2023 Despite the first snow of the month, members of the…
Djely Tapa shines at Shenkman Arts Centre
by Sarah Onyango Thursday 30 November 2023 Many many thanks and “merci” to the MIFO for supporting Djely Tapa and the super talented band we heard tonight at the Shenkman…
Letter from the Editor January 2024
Good morning folks Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! What a year it has been; just can’t believe 2023 has been consigned to the passage of time…
BlackNorth Initiative recounts recent accomplishments
by Dahabo Ahmed-Omer, Chief Executive Officer, BlackNorth Initiative Wednesday 20 December 2023 Dear Supporters, Signatories, Partners, and Allies, As we commemorate the third anniversary of the BlackNorth Initiative, I…
Africa’s year in pictures 2023
Source: BBC News Friday 29th December 2023, A selection of this year’s best photos from the African continent and beyond. A woman looks out from a bar at Virage beach…
Nwabuikwu: African, Caribbean, and Black Resilience During COVID-19
*African, Caribbean, and Black Resilience During COVID-19 Book review by Onoshe Nwabuikwu Monday 25 December 2023 Is Black Resilience A Blessing or A Curse? Three years after coronavirus COVID-19…