Retired firefighter Greg Birtch launches Pro-Abdi wristbands campaign
Proceeds will go the family of Abdirahman Abdi, who died following a confrontation with Ottawa police By Amanda Pfeffer, CBC News Mar 30, 2017 Retired firefighter Greg Birtch decided to order…
Ewart Walters: Ottawa Police Wrist-band campaign at its best is bad Public Relations
Public relations campaigns are great – so long as they improve relations with the public and don’t blow up in your face By Ewart Walters At its best, the Ottawa…
Community leaders recognised at Black History Month gala
25 February The Sheraton Hotel in downtown Ottawa was aglitter as the national capital celebrated the conclusion of the 2017 Black History Month with the popular gala. Organised by the…
Abdi Abdirahman – Outrage over Ottawa Police wrist bands in support of accused police officer
Tensions have been running high between members of the Ottawa Police and general public, following reports that some members of the Ottawa Police service have taken to wearing specially made…
Youthful authors produce innovative guidebook about Ottawa
Authors hope their guidebook will get millennials excited about the capital ELIZABETH PAYNE, OTTAWA CITIZEN Published on: March 25, 2017 Zainab Muse is co-author of a book, An Insider’s…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Office Romance – Life Imitating Art?
by Dr. Helen Ofosu Office Romance … Two Weeks Notice and Working Girl … what do these two romantic comedies have in common, other than the happily-ever-after theme? For any…
Michael Arthur : Practical Tips to Sell Your Home Faster for Top Dollar
by Michael Arthur Throughout my experience, I have seen plenty of homeowners having a difficult and frustrating time selling their house quickly at the highest possible price they are looking…
In memoriam: Victor Olufolahan Aiyere
July 28, 1949 – March 15, 2017 Obituary Peacefully at Central West Hospice, on March 15, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Pre-deceased by his parents Julius and Suzanna…
Jamaal Jackson Rogers named Ottawa Poet Laureate
Ottawa introduces first poets laureate in nearly three decades JON WILLING Published on: March 27, 2017 Mayor Jim Watson introduced Ottawa’s new poets laureate — Andrée Lacelle (right) and Jamaal…
Tamara Thermitus Named Head of Quebec Human Rights Commission
Haitian Born Tamara Thermitus Named Head of Quebec Human Rights Commission: First Black Person To Hold Position February 21, 2017 On Tuesday, February 7, Tamara Thermitus was named head of…