Okavango African Orchestra wins World Music album of the year at 2017 Juno awards
WORLD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2017 WINNER Okavango African Orchestra Okavango African Orchestra CATEGORY: World Music Album of the Year YEAR: 2017 LABEL: Independent Okavango African Orchestra Okavango African...
Yes, Canada, anti-black racism lives here – journalist Desmond Cole
The Skin We’re In – Intervening With the Police Journalist and activist Desmond Cole wants to talk about a difficult subject many here in Canada would rather not confront: anti-black racism. “There’s no...
Michael Arthur: Moving Day Tips
Strategies for hassle-free move to your new home by Michael Arthur Notify utilities when to discontinue service. Make arrangements in advance for all services at your new home so...
Annette Bailey receives Wanda Thomas Bernard award
Women receive awards named after trailblazers April 13, 2017 Watching mothers painfully mourn the loss of their young sons to senseless gun violence in the city is a...
Meiz Majdoub: Guaranteeing income for life
by Meiz Majoub Last month, our topic of discussion was the difference between Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). Both registered plans have been...
Multiculturalism Day brings large crowd to Strathcona Park
Saturday 24 June 2017 The cloudless warm summer day was the perfect setting for the 2017 Multiculturalism Day in Ottawa. Established three years ago, one of the city’s most prestigious events,...
Cultural Arts studio holds open house
by Sarah Onyango On Saturday, March 25, 2017, the Cultural Arts Studio School Of Afro-Caribbean Dance hosted a community open house at its neww location at 40 Colonnade Rd, in...
Hockey Exhibition launched at Canadian Museum of History
by Sarah Onyango On the evening of March 9, 2017, hockey enthusiasts of all ages – some of whom were decked out in their favourite player’s jersey – converged on...
IRDC International Women’s Day Panel Discussion
by Sarah Onyango In Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) hosted a special International Women’s Day Panel Discussion entitled “Is innovation sexist?”. The panelists shared their experiences...
“Chasing Trump: A conversation on journalism, culture and politics”
by Sarah Onyango On March, 30, 2017, Octopus Books hosted an event entitled “Chasing Trump: A conversation on journalism, culture and politics between USA Today Network Features Editor Nichelle Smith...