Survive summer heat
Not using air conditioning this summer? Here’s how to survive the heat (NC) Despite our notoriously cold winters, many parts of Canada have very hot summers – and with...
Help a grieving friend
How to help a grieving friend or family member (NC) Grief can be all-encompassing and is a form of loss that each of us will have to face...
Elizabeth Adebukola OKUSANYA
MAY 22, 1965 – JULY 28, 2019 Peacefully at Hôpital de Gatineau, on July 28, 2019 at the age of 54 years, after a valiant battle with cancer. Pre-deceased by her father...
In conversation with Fred Swaniker
July 15, 2019 Source: Rising Africa Ghanaian entrepreneur Fred Swaniker is the founder of the African Leadership Group, which consists of: the African Leadership Academy (ALA); the African Leadership University...
Trudeau scholarships for PhD students
Two PhD students receive prestigious Trudeau Foundation scholarships Nataleah Hunter-Young and Riley Kucheran recognized for their exceptional work May 24, 2019 New Trudeau Foundation scholars Nataleah Hunter-Young (right) and...
In conversation with graduates: Diana, Ganise and Christina
14 June 2019 Friday 14 June Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa Immediately preceding the African Caribbean and Black post-secondary graduation celebration hosted by YLAC , Black Ottawa Scene...
Bridget Ofili celebrates 50th birthday
Saturday 22 June 2019 Bridget Ofili is a well known figure in Ottawa’s Nigerian community where she is a very active volunteer with various organisations. On Saturday she was feted...
YLAC celebrates 2019 Black graduates
ACB 2019 graduates pose with Rt. Hon, Michaelle Jean, centre. Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Friday 14 June 2019 Some one hundred family, friends and academic faculty members were...
Multiculturalism Day at Mooney’s Bay
Saturday 29 June 2019 Ottawa’s Multicultural Week events continued as the African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) and Somerset West community Health Centre (SWCHC) hosted their annual celebration of...
Letter from the Editor: July 2019
Good morning all Happy Canada Day! Hope you and your loved ones find time to join this great country in celebrating yet another anniversary in its illustrious history. For the...