Ujiri receives YMCA President’s medal
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri Receives Inaugural President’s Peace Medal November 28, 2018 by Medhat Mahdy We all know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”...
Complaint dismissed against Justice Donald McLeod
Justice Donald McLeod came under fire for meeting with politicians on behalf of foundation Dec 20, 2018 Justice Donald McLeod founded the Federation of Black Canadians. He was...
Adeyefa: African Canadian Association of Ottawa
By John Adeyefa 2018 Year in Review. African Canadian Association of Ottawa African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) is mandated to unite all peoples of African descent...
Kwanzaa celebrations mark 2018 year end
Melanin Cultural Dancers perform Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Saturday 29 December Jaku Konbit President Ken Campbell was at the Bronson Centre last Saturday doing what he does best,...
Nigerian community celebrates Christmas
8, 15 and 22 December 2018 Ottawa’s Nigerian community celebrated its 2018 Christmas in style with events hosted by the various ethnic cultural organisations. The Isokan Yoruba kicked...
Hate crimes on increase – Statistics Canada
Police-reported hate crime on the rise, Statistics Canada says Signage marks the Statistics Canada offices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick) The Canadian Press...
Items for your car to keep you safe this winter
Must-have items for your car to keep you safe this winter (NC) With the cold closing in, it’s important to understand the risks freezing weather can pose to your home,...
Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada
Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada The Canadiana Suite proved that Oscar Peterson wasn’t just a great pianist: he was also a brilliant composer CBC · November 22 CBC Television ...
Durham School Board offers leadership program
How the Durham District School Board is diversifying its team of principals and vice-principals Equitable leadership program has grown to 55 participants NEWS Nov 26, 2018 by Jillian Follert Oshawa This Week ...
Diversity mural unveiled in Ottawa
More than 60 people worked on 9-storey butterfly mural called ‘Transformation’ Hindia Mohammoud, left, is the director of the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership. She and artist...