National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica wows fans in Ottawa
August 5 and 10 The National youth Orchestra of Jamaica wowed fans every where they played in their very first tour of Canada. From City Hall during the Jamaican Day…
Colonel By Day commemorates Ottawa’s founder
August 4 2014, Ottawa Docks Residents and visitors to Ottawa were treated to a slice of Ottawa’s history as the city formerly known as By Town celebrated the life of…
In conversation with Dr. Isra Levy, Ottawa Medical Officer of Health
Thursday 31 July, 2014 Thank you for having Black Ottawa Scene from your very busy schedule. How are you today? I am very well thanks and it is truly my…
Victory for Nigerian students facing deportation
Nigerian students Victoria Ordu and Ihuoma Amadi took shelter in several Regina churches for fifteen months after they were found violating the terms of their student visas. They were unaware that their visas…
Honouring our mothers – a tribute
“Mother is the bank where we deposit all our hurts and worries”. Black Ottawa Scene is proud to honour our mothers, all those women who have devoted their lives to…
Ade Olumide: Kanata-Carleton Conservative Party Nomination candidate
ADE OLUMIDE Kanata-Carleton Conservative Party of Canada Nomination Candidate ENDORSEMENTS “A person with Ade’s record of promoting sustainable public sector money management, would be an asset to the political process at any…
Annette Ejiofor: Living In Three Worlds – My Personal Story
My name is Annette Ejiofor and I am an activist, singer, writer, belieber, and orange juice lover. I am a 19 year old headed to my third year at…
Church service and flag raising mark Jamaica’s independence day celebrations
Wednesday 6 August, saw Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gather in front of City Hall to watch the Jamaican flag raised in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the country’s…
Jaku Konbit “Greatness camp” a big success
On Friday, August 15, 2014, parents, guest presenters, Jaku Konbit board members and supporters attended the Greatness is Within Me Summer Camp Closing Ceremony presented by the young campers. This year,…
Dapo Fun Day commemorates young Nigerian-Canadian hero
On Saturday, August 16, 2014, friends and supporters of the Agoro family gathered at Blackburn Community Park, in Blackburn Hamlet, for Dapo Fun Day. This event is held every year in…