Blissful wedding for Chimaobi and Jasmine
Saturday, May 6, 2017, was a day to remember for professional accountant Chimaobi Ezeh, as he was united in marriage with his sweetheart Jasmine Kotomale, a registered nurse. The ceremony took…
Dr. Habibat Garuba: THE CHECK-UP: Fast Facts about Obstructive Sleep Apnea
by Habibat Aziz Garuba, MD, FRCPC What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is breathing disorder that occurs during sleep. People with OSA experience multiple episodes…
Guyana’s 51st independence anniversary celebrated in style.
21 May, 2017 by Dennis Waithe In commemoration of Guyana’s 51st year of independence and Canada’s 150th birthday, a Guyana Day event took place on May 21, 2017 in the Horticultural…
Thora H. Espinet named 2017 recipient of Lincoln Alexander award.
TORONTO, May 23, 2017, Members of Ontario’s legal profession will be recognized for their exceptional career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 24, 2017,…
Dr. Raywat Deonandan – Ottawa U educator recognized for excellence
JAN 16 University of Ottawa educator recognized for excellence For someone who never intended to be a university lecturer, Dr. Raywat Deonandan has done a great job of engaging his…
Seventh generation Black Canadian family: Meet the Downeys
THINK YOU KNOW WHAT A 7TH-GENERATION CANADIAN FAMILY LOOKS LIKE? THINK AGAIN. The Downey-Collins family has lived in Nova Scotia since the 1600s. This is Cazhhmere. Her family has been…
Mary Njoku, actress/producer who’s building a Nollywood empire
FEBRUARY 12, 2017 Mary Njoku is a Nollywood actress, producer and head of ROK Studios. Since its launch in 2013, ROK has produced over 150 films and 13 original television…
Ontario launches Black Youth Action Plan
March 7, 2017 2:00 P.M. Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario’s Black Youth Action Plan is a four-year, $47 million commitment to help reduce disparities for Black children, youth…
New statue of Harriet Tubman unveiled at school named in her honour
‘Tribute to a courageous woman who changed the course of history’ Harriet Tubman statue Paul Forsyth/staff photo Students pull off a quilt to unveil the new statue of Harriet Tubman…
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: How faith overcomes obstacles
by Bishop Jacob Afolabi (Mark 7:24-30) God designed Faith to be capable of destroying obstacles. Like a harmer is designed to break stones; a needle is designed to pull thread…