Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80 Image copyrightAFP Kofi Annan, the only black African to become UN secretary-general, has died. The 80-year-old “passed away peacefully…
Nigerians enjoy summer community picnics
August 8 2018 The Nigerian community in Ottawa continued their tradition of summer picnics held under the auspices of the various ethnic and religious…
In conversation with MP Chandra Arya
Sunday 19 August 2018 Black Ottawa Scene caught up Member of Parliament for Nepean, Hon Chandra Arya on Sunday 19 August during a community fun day hosted by him…
Jean Augustine honoured With Nelson Mandela award
Dr. Jean Augustine — who has received five honourary doctorates: from the University of Toronto, McGill University, Guelph University, York University and Trent University — delivers her acceptance speech,…
Flag raising for Jamaican independence anniversary
Monday 6 August The Jamaica Ottawa Community Association (JOCA) marked the country’s 56th independence day anniversary with a Jamaican flag raising ceremony at City Hall last Monday. The theme for…
House of PainT Hip Hop challenge
Saturday 25 August 2018 House of PainT Festival celebrated its 15th year in Ottawa last week. On Saturday, More than 100 graffiti artists, urban dancers, Mc’s Poets, bands, and…
Bishop Afolabi: Building Without an Architect
September 2018 by Bishop Jacob Afolabi People in modem societies are too advanced to build anything without the input of an architect or a designer. But there are still…
Igbo Women’s Association host fund-raiser
Sunday 26 August 2018 Over a hundred people were at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church on St. Laurent Boulevard on Sunday to participate in the church’s Family Day…
TrinBago Day celebrates twin-island culture
Sunday 19 August 2018 The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa (TTAO) hosted its annual TrinbaGo Day on Sunday, an opportunity for the island country’s citizens in Canada’s national capital…
Judicial hearing on Federation of Black Canadians
Judge Donald McLeod faces involvement in Black advocacy group By JACQUES GALLANTLegal Affairs Reporter 22 August, 2018 A Brampton judge is facing a discipline hearing over his involvement with a…