JAM Day brings rousing end to Jamaican Independence celebrations
Saturday August 9, hundreds of revelers were at Mooney’s Bay for a day of fun, music, dance and laughter for friends and families of Jamaican Canadians. With Papa Ritchie dishing…
Jamaican community marks independence with church service
Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica commenced week-long celebrations of their country’s 52nd independence anniversary with a church service at the Parkdale United Church on Sunday 3 August. In attendance were…
Celebrating the life of Sylvia Regis
Peacefully at Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital, surrounded by family, Friday, August 8, 2014 at the age of 68. Predeceased by her parents Caralie James Martelly and Theresa Martelly (nee Charley)….
Honouring our 2014 graduates
Black Ottawa Scene is proud to honour these young men and women who have recently graduated from high school, college and university. The future of our community rests with these…
People making a difference: Adrienne Codett
Adrienne Coddett is a high school educator by day, a community activist/advocate by night. From 1994 – 2014, her organization, 3Dreads and a Baldhead, created and organized the annual Black…
In conversation with Isobel Granger
Isobel Granger is the Staff Sergeant in charge of The Partner Assault Section of the Ottawa Police Service Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is…
Nelson Mandela Square unveiled by City of Ottawa
Thursday 17 July 2014. Mayor Jim Watson hosted over two hundred specially invited guests at City Hall at the launch of the Nelson Mandela square, in honour of the late…
Mega picnic brings Nigerian community together in Ottawa
Saturday 19 July 2014. The Vincent Massey Park was abuzz as hundreds of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria gathered for their annual summer mega picnic. There were food and drinks…
In conversation with His Excellency, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada
His Excellency, Chief Ojo Maduekwe Black Ottawa Scene met with his Excellency on Saturday 19 July at the Nigerian community mega clinic held at Vincent Massey Park. With his wife…
Caribbean diplomats host CARICOM Day Reception
On June 18, 2014, Ottawa-based Caribbean embassies and high commissions jointly hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier hotel to mark 41 years of CARICOM’s existence. Among the attendees and…