Abdulqafar Abdullahi, Senior Macro-Fiscal Economist, World Bank Group
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Tips for finding a retirement home (NC) We all want the best quality of life during our retirement years. Whether you’re planning for your own future or for your…
Denise Dwyer: Woman of Distinction honour
Denise Dwyer: YWCA Woman of Distinction honour for outstanding lawyer and mentor April 8, 2017 At an age when she should have been hanging out with friends having some…
Viola Desmond featured in new $10 bill
New $10 Bill, Featuring Viola Desmond, Unveiled On International Women’s Day HALIFAX, Nova Scotia March 12, 2018 — Last Thursday, on International Women’s Day, a new Canadian ten dollar…
Alberta student builds bionic limbs
University of Alberta engineering student building better bionic limbs ‘You can trick your body into thinking the limb is moving and that’s kind of cool’ CBC News · Posted: Mar 13,…
In conversation with Clarissa Arthur, Communications Manager
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Helped form who you are today? Your parents,…
Helen Ofosu: Your career as an immigrant
by Dr. Helen Ofosu It is common for me to share real-life experiences that relate to careers or HR in my blogs. Sometimes they are about myself, occasionally they…
Myreille Matsika-Lang: African Rhapsody
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St. Lucia Independence Day
St.Lucia Ottawa Association celebrates 39 years of independence by Toni Francis On March 3rd the Saint Lucia Ottawa Association (SLOA) Executive Committee, under the patronage of the Consulate General of…
Robin Browne: Perspectives on Anti-Black Racism
by Robin Browne On, Wednesday, March 21, the annual United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, I joined about 200 diverse members of Ottawa’s Black community at the…