Denise Dwyer: Woman of Distinction honour
Denise Dwyer: YWCA Woman of Distinction honour for outstanding lawyer and mentor April 8, 2017 At an age when she should have been hanging out with friends having some…
Viola Desmond featured in new $10 bill
New $10 Bill, Featuring Viola Desmond, Unveiled On International Women’s Day HALIFAX, Nova Scotia March 12, 2018 — Last Thursday, on International Women’s Day, a new Canadian ten dollar…
Alberta student builds bionic limbs
University of Alberta engineering student building better bionic limbs ‘You can trick your body into thinking the limb is moving and that’s kind of cool’ CBC News · Posted: Mar 13,…
In conversation with Clarissa Arthur, Communications Manager
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Helped form who you are today? Your parents,…
Helen Ofosu: Your career as an immigrant
by Dr. Helen Ofosu It is common for me to share real-life experiences that relate to careers or HR in my blogs. Sometimes they are about myself, occasionally they…
Myreille Matsika-Lang: African Rhapsody
Myreille Matsika-Lang African Rhapsody by Myreille Matsika-Lang Though full I am Hungry I stand My joys and laughter Tough loud and clear Unnoticed by the passersby Shocked awhile by…
St. Lucia Independence Day
St.Lucia Ottawa Association celebrates 39 years of independence by Toni Francis On March 3rd the Saint Lucia Ottawa Association (SLOA) Executive Committee, under the patronage of the Consulate General of…
Robin Browne: Perspectives on Anti-Black Racism
by Robin Browne On, Wednesday, March 21, the annual United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, I joined about 200 diverse members of Ottawa’s Black community at the…
John Kofi Dapaah in concert
Classical pianist thrills Ottawa audience Saturday 24 March The Ottawa Piano and Keyboard on Bank Street was the scene of a concert like no other, as seen in the national…
Ililli Ahmed : The incomparable Tina Sarellas
A day in the life of the incomparable Tina Sarellas by Ililli Ahmed, Youth Editor I am lucky enough to have had many remarkable mentors in my 17 years, and…