Racially Visible Action Committee forum highlights barriers faced by minority groups in Public Service
by MacAndrew Clarke 2016 PSAC NCR Conference for Racially Visible PSAC Members in the National Capital Region On Saturday, November 6th, the Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) of the Public Service…
Freed journalist Mohamed Fahmy speaks of detention in Egypt
Mohamed Fahmy Photo credit: Sarah Onyango Egyptian journalist Fahmy speaks in Ottawa Mohamed Fahmy wants his Egyptian citizenship restored. “I want by my Egyptian citizenship back,” the 41-year-old journalist said…
Tonight-for-Tanzania fund-raiser held at River Jordan Ministries
Saturday, November 12 Rev. Joseph Kiirya of the River Jordan Ministries continued his magnanimous community spirit by hosting the Tonight-for-Tanzania fund -raiser at his church on Bentley Avenue. The…
Letter from the Editor – December 2016
Good morning folks Shame on you, Donald Trump for dragging the US election campaign into the gutter! Most of us here in Canada had hoped and prayed that once the…
Mike Adibe celebrates 80th birthday
November 27, 2016 Mr. Michael Adibe, one of the foundation members of the Igbo and Nigerian community here in Ottawa and Canada, turned 80 on November 27. To celebrate this…
Eldon Holder Jr: One Young World Summit – an uplifting experience
by Eldon Holder Jr. A Canadian Ambassador: Experience From The Inside Before sharing my experience, I’d just like to say thank you to everyone who supported my One Young…
Ewart Walters: Trump… with a Silver Lining
By Ewart Walters Trump… with a Silver Lining Second Witch: Fillet of a fenny snake In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool…
Ottawa model Herieth Paul chosen for Victoria’s Secret Paris show
PAULA MCCOOEY, OTTAWA CITIZEN Ottawa model Herieth Paul will be part of the Victoria’s Secret Paris show in December. – SHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINT All eyes will be on Ottawa’s most recognized model next…
St. Lucians celebrate Jounen Kwéyòl 2016
Jounen Kwéyòl 2016 By: Toni Francis, President, Saint Lucia Ottawa Association Jounen Kwéyòl celebrates the French/African dialect widely spoken in the West Indian island of Saint Lucia. This event has…
Ottawa protesters accuse Ethiopian regime of repression against Oromo people
Parliament Hill, 23 September. Ethiopians in Ottawa speak out loud by Eshete Mesganaw Today in a massive turnout Canadians of Ethiopian Heritage raised their voice to the government of Canada…