Ottawa municipal elections: No breakthrough for Black candidates
27 October, 2014 Canada’s national capital will have to wait another four years before getting another chance to elect its first candidate of African, Caribbean or Black heritage. Monday’s municipal...
“Touch Down for HERA Mission” raises funds for children’s projects in Kenya
Hosted by Peggy Taillon and Wendy Muckle, “Touch Down for HERA Mission” was held on October 15th at the TD Place stadium. This evening dedicated to African culture and game-changing...
Nigerians celebrate Independence anniversary in style
20 September to 4 October 2014 October 1, 1960 was a memorable day, as the new Federal Republic of Nigeria formally attained its independence from colonial Great Britain. Nigeria’s 54th...
Nigerian flag raised at City Hall to mark 54th Independence anniversary
Wednesday 1 October, 2014 City Hall on Laurier Avenue was awash with the green and white colours of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as members of the Nigerian community joined...
In conversation with Ted Guillaume, President Black Canadian Scholarship Fund
Black Ottawa Scene was at the June 7 fund-raising walk-a-thon organised by the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund. to capture the event on camera and have a short interview with...
Jacinta Ife Chukwu is laid to rest
Saturday 11 October 2014 The Nigerian community in Ottawa came together on Saturday 11 October to mourn the loss of one of their own. Jacinta Ife Chukwu was a final...
Roots En Route catering service launched in Ottawa
On Saturday, September 6, Michelle Simms launched her new catering business, ROOTS EN ROUTE, a new catering service delivering health Caribbean dishes, at an event aptly titled “An Evening of...
Ugandans celebrate Independence Day
On October 11, 2014, the Uganda Association of Ottawa held its annual Independence Day dinner and dance at the Jim Robillard Centre. The event featured speeches by the Ugandan High Commissioner...
Special feature: Ebola – Frequently asked questions
Source: Ottawa Public Health What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) is a rare disease that causes fever in humans and some animals. In its late stages, this...
Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Independence day with gala
On Saturday, September 20, 2014, the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa presented a colourful gala dinner at Tudor Banquet Hall to celebrate their twin islands’ 38th year as a republic. Ottawa...