Gwen Madiba honoured with Order of Ottawa
November 22 at 1:26 PM · Today, I stand humbled on Algonquin Anishinabek unceded territory as I receive the Order of Ottawa from the City of Ottawa, his Worship, Mayor Jim…
Dr. Ofosu: Workaholic or just working too hard?
by Dr. Helen Ofosu Some of my clients have wondered if they have turned into workaholics. Below are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and my answers on this…
Photo gallery: Africa’s week in pictures
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond: Pictures from Getty Images, AFP and Nur Photo. Source: BBC News
Rev Ekong: Blessed are you whose God is Lord
Peace and Joy for Your Life In association with the Sermon on the Mount it would be regarded that this teaching by Jesus is the key text: “Be not ye…
Kusi-Appiah: Privatizing water – Good or bad?
“Privatizing water in the neoLiberal age: the good is bad and the bad is good.” by Andy Kusi-Appiah QE scholar, 2019-2020 My grandmother once said to me: “Son, always try…
Jaku Konbit hosts Kwanzaa celebration
Sunday 29 December 2019 Over a hundred people were at the Ukranian Banquet centre on Byron Avenue last Sunday to celebrate the 2019 Kwanzaa festival. It was hosted by Jaku…
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund dinner-dance
Saturday 30 November 2019 Over two hundred people were at the St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall on Saturday to support the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund at its annual December dinner-dance. Under…
Anti-racism unit for Ottawa
City of Ottawa to establish Anti-Racism Secretariat Councillor Rawlson King’s proposal to establish a policy unit at the City of Ottawa to address systemic racism in our community will be adopted…
All Africa Music awards
Saturday 23 November 2019Burna Boy basks in ‘love’ after double award win Nigerian star Burna Boy was the night’s biggest winner at Saturday’s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos. On Monday…
Jaku Konbit hosts Ujamaa market
Saturday 23 November 2019 Rideau Community Hub (formerly Rideau High School) was a hive of activities last Saturday as over 50 Black locally owned businesses showcased their products and services…