Ottawa Church of God celebrates Black History Month with Multicultural Extravaganza
On February 23rd 2014, we had a celebration of cultural diversity, called “Multicultural Extravaganza” From all the cultures that are represented in our church. presentations were made with special dance celebration,…
Ewart Walters launches new book
Former publisher and editor of Spectrum newspaper, Ewart Walters reached another milestone in his illustrious career with the launching of his book: We Come From Jamaica: The National Movement 1937-1962. This…
Heritage Day commemorates Canada’s founding fathers
Heritage Day is a nationwide celebration that encourages all Canadians to explore their local heritage, to get involved with stewardship and advocacy groups, and to visit museums, archives, and places…
Ghana community celebrates national day in Ottawa
The Ghana community in the national capital region celebrated the 57th anniversary of their independence on March 8, 2014. Ghana became an independent nation in 1957, with their iconic first…
Hervé Ngamby: Ontario NDP candidate for Ottawa-Vanier
Last September, Hervé Ngamby was nominated as the Ontario NDP candidate for Ottawa-Vanier. It was the largest candidates’ nomination meeting held in the riding for years. Hervé had worked hard…
Trade union pioneer Cal Best commemorated by Workers’ History Museum
On Tuesday February 25, at the Ottawa Public Library main branch on Metcalfe Street, the Workers’ History Museum hosted a Black History Month celebration of the legacy of trade union activist and pioneer Cal Best….
Ketcia Peters wins Prix du RAF award
Each year since 2006, the French organization based in Ottawa, Regroupement Affaires Femmes (RAF) recognizes the outstanding contributions of Black Francophone or Francophile women in the National capital region. This year,…
Flavours of the East gala raises funds for East Africa
On Saturday 1 March, hundreds of mostly young and young at heart assembled at the Ukrainian Hall on Byron Avenue in a fun-filled evening of song, dance, comedy and drama,…
Letter from the Editor April 2014
Spring is here finally or is it? Those of us who thought we were used to the vagaries of the change of seasons in the national capital have had to…
Mohamoud Abdulle: Tribute to a Great Community Builder
The death of Mohamoud Hersi Abdulle, widely known as Indhacase, shocked entire communities around the globe, especially in his hometown of Ottawa. It is difficult to convey how a community’s…