Government of Canada launches Action Plan on Combatting Hate
OTTAWA, Tuesday September 24, 2024 Canada, like elsewhere around the world, has seen a rise in hate both on the streets and online in recent years. The federal government is…
Ketcia Peters: Letter to my younger self
Thursday 26 September 2024 Radio-Canada Les Malins invited me to participate in a special project, where I was challenged to write a letter to my younger self. The task was…
Stachen Lett-Fredrick appointed CEO Toronto’s Big Brothers Big Sisters
Former Ottawa community leader heads Toronto’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Thursday 19 September 2024 Former Ottawa resident Stachen Naomi Lett-Fredrick has again attained new heights in her illustrious career, as…
Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu wins prestigious McCurdy Award
Tuesday 10 September 2024 Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu wins inaugural Dr. Howard D. McCurdy Award for Outstanding Service to Canadian Black Scientists Source: Amherstburg Freedom Museum Recently, the Canadian Black Scientists…
“Inviting the Conflict” exhibition attracts art lovers
by Sarah Onynago Thursday 5 September 2024 On Thursday, September 5th I joined a large group of art lovers at the Ottawa Art Gallery for the launch of the “Inviting…
Councillor Rawlson King’s newsletter 27 September 2024
Friday 27 September 2024 A Message from Councillor King The City’s new three-item garbage limit starts on Monday, September 30. The limit applies to residents who receive curbside waste collection, including those…
Joyful memories at 102nd birthday celebration for Hubert Clement
Monday 2 September 2024 Celebrating my father’s 102nd birthday in Montreal by Senator Bernadette Clement My father, Hubert Clement, is the son of Joseph Clement of Trinidad, and Ada Thomas…
Ottawa Public Health: Cooking For One or Two
Cooking for one or two by Samar Milan, RD, MPH, Public Health Nutritionist Cooking at home offers many benefits – from saving money and choosing healthy ingredients to preparing nutritious…
Rev Anthony Bailey’s final Sunday service features Imani Gospel Choir
Saturday 23 September 2024 by Sarah Onyango Since I won’t be in town for Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey‘s last sermon before his retirement, I thought I’d head to Parkdale United…
South African Nadia Davids wins Caine Short Story prize
South African author, Nadia Davids wins Caine short story prize for ‘triumph of language’ Bridling Tuesday 17 September 2024 Source: The Guardian The South African author’s work was described as…