Honouring our 2015 graduates – Koral Miller
Dear Koral, We are so proud of the woman you have become. It was just yesterday that we put you on the school bus to your first day of…
South Sudan community celebrates students’ graduation
Saturday 18 July It was a fine sunny day when South Sudan’s Ottawa community celebrated the graduation of a number of their members with a barbecue at Vincent Massey Park….
Justina Ikwu: The Confederate flag at Ottawa’s Bluesfest – A historical perspective
by Justina Ikwu American tourist Robert Rusaw caused a furor when he wore shorts emblazoned with the Confederate flag at a Bluesfest concert in Ottawa recently. Coming on the heels of the…
Obituary: Brent Louis
Brent Louis: January 18, 1979 – July 25, 2015 Surrounded by his family and friends Brent Louis, aka Skooby, son of Unita Louis, brother of Heidi Louis, grandson of Camille…
Honouring our 2015 graduates – Oluwadamilola Adekoya
Oluwadamilola Adekoya University of Ottawa. Bachelor of Applied Science Chemical Engineering. Congratulation From Daddy, I am Proud of you keep it up. Victor Adekoya Submitted by Victor Adekoya
Honouring our 2015 graduates – Keena Eloise
Keena Eloise was raised in a very musically enriched environment. From a young age, she sang as part of church and school choirs, and has had support and encouragement from…
Honouring our 2015 graduates – John Kofi Dapaah
Music has taken John Kofi Dapaah on a voyage from Ghana, to Japan; Canada, and to Austria. It has brought him to reflect on a range of styles including classical,…
Honouring our 2015 graduates – Angelique Francis
My graduation achievements. In June I graduated from All Saints Catholic High school I will be entering Carleton University with a 96% average this September I will be pursuing a…
Black Votes Matter – Ottawa plans ahead
by Annette Ejiofor The Black Canadian community is an essential sector to our city and yet are still widely, and exceedingly, marginalized and oppressed. The Black Canadian community brings vibrance,…
Nigerian community enjoys mega picnic at Vincent Massey park
Saturday 11 July 2015 Over five hundred Nigerian Canadians were at Vincent Massey Park with family and friends to celebrate their annual summer mega picnic. The atmosphere was one filled…