Letter from the Editor: November 2019
Good morning all Well well well the federal elections have come and gone. And what do we have? The Liberal Party back in power, albeit as a minority government. All...
Phoenix Gala: Building Community
We came to be in community. We held our first Phoenix Gala on August 17, at the Infinity Centre in Ottawa. Fabiola’s Addiction and Mental Health Awareness & Support Foundation...
Michelle Obama wows Ottawa
JOANNE LAUCIUS October 11, 2019 Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama famously said at the 2016 Democratic convention: “When they go low, we go high.” Almost at the very end...
Majdoub: Clients need trusted contact
The value of asking clients for a trusted contact by Meiz Majdoub In our December article, we will be concentrating on Wills & Power of Attorney. This article it to...
Sloly sworn in as Ottawa Police chief
Monday 28 October 2019 OTTAWA – Ottawa’s new top cop is officially on the beat. Peter Sloly was sworn-in as new Chief of the Ottawa Police Service during a private...
Community Builder awards for Kelly and Yomi Pratt
Wednesday 23 October 2019 The City of Ottawa honoured iconic community leaders Yomi and Kelly Pratt with the city’s prestigious Community Builder awards. The awards were presented by Mayor Jim...
Pius Adesanmi laid to rest
Saturday 26 October 2019 The remains of the late Professor Pius Adesanmi were laid to rest at the Capital cemetery on Prince of Wales Drive, with over a hundred family and...
Caribbean Cultures event
Saturday 28 September 2019 The Masonic Centre on Walkley Road was the scene of the 2019 Caribbean cultures event, celebrating the best of Caribbean culture. Featured events were songs and...
Nigerian Independence Day gala
Saturday 19 October 2019 Over 200 Nigerians and their friends attended a gala at the Jim Durrell Centre on Walkley Road in celebration Nigeria’s 59th Independence Day anniversary. Hosted by...
Nigerian Independence reception
Monday 1 October Diplomats from various countries, Canadian government officials and the cream of Nigeria’s diaspora community in Canada were at the Westin Hotel on Colonel By Drive as guests...