In Africa, social distancing is a privilege few can afford
If you live in a township, make a living in the informal sector, or travel on a crowded bus, how do you self-quarantine? by Karsten Noko22 Mar 2020 MORE ON CORONAVIRUS…
Corona information: Public Health Agency of Canada
Information de l’Agence de Santé Publique du Canada / Information from the Public Health Agency of Canada From HEALTH MEDIA SANTÉ (HC/SC) on 2020-03-21 17:02DetailsPlain text The Public Health Agency of Canada has…
Corona: Caring for elderly parents
Coronavirus: When elderly parents want to carry on socialising By Tara McKelvey BBC News, Washington 19 March 2020 Many people have elderly parents, grandparents or neighbours who are part of…
Letter from the editor: April 2020
Good morning folks We live in extraordinary times, we live in dangerous times! To paraphrase A Tale of Two Cities: It is the best of times; it is the worst…
Statistics Canada: New data on Canada’s Black population
Today, in conjunction with the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent and Black History Month, Statistics Canada is releasing, in The Daily, two analytical products – a booklet and an…
Ottawa Church of God celebrates Black History Month
Sunday 23 February 2020 By Carol Daley There were close to one hundred persons in attendance. Ottawa Church of God Black History Month multicultural extravaganza featured comedian Nickayla, OCOG worship…
Tips for house purchase
Want to buy a house in 2020? Try these resolutions (NC) New year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep. But buying a home is a serious commitment…
Willie O’Ree on racism in sports
O’Ree, NHL’s first black player, says more to be done to fight racism in sports Lisa Wallace / The Canadian Press FEBRUARY 3, 2020 June Girvan, president of Black History Ottawa, shakes…
Quick break ideas for the battle-weary parent
Between meal-prepping school lunches, chauffeuring kids to extra-curriculars and managing a full-time job, life can be pretty stressful for parents. Practice self-care to eliminate stress and feel better with these…
Desmond Cole: Activist and author
Why Desmond Cole says empathy isn’t enough to eradicate anti-black racism His new book ‘The Skin We’re In’ launched at the University of King’s College on Thursday CBC News · Feb…