Ujamaa Market day attracts Black entrepreneurs
Saturday 30 November 2024 Over forty African and Caribbean vendors and entrepreneurs were at the tom Brown arena on Bayview Avenue to display their wares and products at the 2024…
Letter from the Editor – January 2025
Wednesday 1 January 2025 Good morning folks Happy New Year and greetings to you and your loved ones. The past year has been an eventful one and we reminisce on…
Black soiree brings Christmas to Ottawa
Flo’s Seniors and ACB Wellness Resource Centre host Black Christmas Soiree Saturday 21 December 2024 By Godwin Ifedi, Editor The Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse on Heatherington Road was the scene…
Ottawa Public Health: Preventing Falls and Dressing Warmly This Winter
by Beverley Croft Wednesday 18 December 2024 Did you know that Ottawa is one of the coldest winter capitals in the world? The months of December, January, and February are…
Fabienne Colas appointed to Order of Canada
Source: City News Montreal By Jessica Barile Wednesday 18 December, 2024 President and founder of The Fabienne Colas Foundation, Fabienne Colas, was appointed to the Order of Canada on Wednesday for…
MP Yasir Naqvi connects with Ottawa residents – November 2024
November 12 at 7:57 PM · Hosting the 6th World Multicultural Festival on Parliament Hill was truly inspiring, as we came together to celebrate Canada’s vibrant diversity with incredible performances, captivating cultural…
St. Vincent’s Association celebrates 45th Independence Day anniversary
Saturday 2 November 2024 Some 200 guests were at the Sana San Marco Event and Banquet Centre on Preston Street to celebrate the 45th Independence Day anniversary of St. Vincent…
“The Lion King” roars back to Ottawa
The “Lion King” Roars Back to Ottawa: A Majestic Journey Through the African Savanna By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate Thursday 7 November 2024 Having already played more than 10,000 performances…
AIDS Committee of Ottawa marks World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day 2024: AIDS Committee of Ottawa calls for an end to HIV Stigma Friday 29 November 2024 By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate Despite the chilly weather on Friday…
Barbados Association celebrates 58th Independence anniversary
Saturday 23 November 2023 The Barbados (Ottawa) Association celebrated the country’s 58th Independence anniversary with a gala at the Hellenic Event Centre on Prince of Wales Drive, with a glittering…