Order of Canada for Debbie Douglas
Photo credit: Toronto Metropolitan University https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/People/advisors/stakeholder-advisory-board/debbie-douglas/ Thursday 25 January 2024 by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate After decades of outstanding work as an advocate for migrants, Debbie Douglas was appointed to…
Order of Canada for Lillie Johnson
Photo credit: Museum of Health Care blog https://museumofhealthcare.blog/black-history-month-lillie-johnson/ by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 25 January 2024 From being the first Black director of public health in Ontario to creating…
Order of Canada for Yisa Folasele Akinbolaji
Photo credit: Yisa Akinbolaji’s website https://yisagallery.com/ by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 25 January 2024 On November 14, 2023, Winnipeg-based experimental artist Yisa Akinbolaji joined the distinguished group of Canadians…
Anti-Black racism in Toronto police: OHRC recommendations
Ontario Human Rights Commission makes over 100 recommendations to address anti-Black racism in the Toronto Police Service Thursday 14 December, 2023 TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released From…
Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force releases report
Thursday 11 January 2024 “Envisioning a Great Downtown,” presents a comprehensive suite of recommendations that tackle the challenges faced by Ottawa’s downtown communities OTTAWA, January 11th — After a year of…
Vive Akugha: The Set up 2
The Set-up 2 by Vive Akugha The Set-up 2 is a 2022 movie following the 2019 movie, The Set-up. After watching The set-up, one of the things I remember most…
Chinyelu Karibi-Whyte: Reflections from the past year
Wednesday 10 January 2024 Reflecting on the ups and downs of last year, I’ve reached a significant turning point. 🔄 I will not get caught up in the stream of…
Ikram Ahmed: 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women honouree
Sunday 14 January 2024 As an honouree of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women of 2022, Ikram Ahmed has been recognized for her outstanding work as a business owner and…
Omayra Issa joins CPAC’s team of anchors
Monday 15 January 2024 Award-winning journalist Omayra Issa joins CPAC’s team of anchors On behalf of CPAC, I am thrilled to share that award-winning bilingual journalist Omayra Issa will join…
Ottawa Barbados Association elects new Executive Committee
Saturday 13 January 2024 The Barbados (Ottawa) Association has elected a new Executive Committee to serve until March 21, 2025. President: Jacquie Dixon Vice-President: Faye Henry Secretary: Leah Guerra Treasurer:…