African communities celebrate Black History Month
African Canadian Association of Ottawa hosts Black History Month celebration Participants rock to the rhythmic drumming of Hamid Ayoub Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Saturday 10 February Over a hundred…
In conversation with Hindia Mohamoud, Director, Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership
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…
Letter from the Editor: March 2018
Good morning folks I can’t believe that we are coming to the end of the second month of 2018; seems like only yesterday we were celebrating Christmas. Pride of place…
Hip Hop program helps youth
Youth showcase – Using Hip hop as a social work tool Friday 16 February Blueprint Pathways is a national not-for-profit organization that uses Hip Hop as a tool to do…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: About Reference Checks
What You Need To Know About Reference Checks by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Q1: In 2015 you wrote a blog article that asked if reference checks were worthwhile. The short answer was a…
Former MP Howard McCurdy
Renowned Windsor civil rights activist and former MP Howard McCurdy dies Howard Douglas McCurdy Jr., a storied civil rights activist for Windsor and Canada, and a “true example of Black…
Professor Calestous Juma
The human element: Remembering Calestous Juma Harvard Kennedy School Professor Calestous Juma, 64, is remembered for his contributions — both local and global. File photo by Martha…
The street dancers who dream big
In Pictures The street dancers who dream big 6 February 2018 Image copyrightOLIVIA ACLAND Street dancers in Sierra Leone have a bad reputation – they’re often branded…
Komi Olaf re-imagines Black History Month logo
Celebrating beauty and culture: Komi Olaf re-imagines the CBC Arts logo for Black History Month The Ottawa-based artist shares the concept behind his design CBC Arts · February 1 Ottawa-based artist…
Michael Arthur: Strong January condo market
Despite Low Residential Sales, The Condo Market Continued to Be Strong in January by Michael Arthur The winning streak for record residential home sales in the Ottawa real estate…