Minister of Labour and MPP for Ottawa Centre Yassir Naqvi hosted the annual Liberal Party barbecue at his home on 21 August. Among the guests were Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson,…

Saturday 18 May was a very special day for Ottawa’s Igbo community as they celebrated Igbo Cultural Day with traditional cuisine, music, dance and drama. Their guests came from Toronto,…

On June 7, 2013, Ottawa gospel artist and vocal teacher Ferline Regis was one of six finalists who performed at the 2013 Ontario Pop gala concert, at the Gladstone Theatre….

On April 6, 2013, at the Centurion Conference & Events Centre, the Cultural Arts Studio of Afro-Caribbean Dance presented its inaugural Afro-Caribbean Cotillion Dinner & Ball. During this sold-out “debutante-ball”…

On March 9, 2013, St Lucia celebrated their independence with a gala. At this gala, former SLOA president Noella Charles was presented with a surprise United Way Community Builder Award. Up-and-coing…

On June 17, 2013, at the University of Ottawa’s Desmarais Building, retired public servant Lloyd Stanford was among the many who attended a lecture by Keith Spicer, the first Commissioner of…

On August 20, 2013, at The Mercury Lounge, award-winning spokenword artist John Akpata performed in front of friends and fans at the official launch of his CD “John Akpata LIVE…

Ottawa’s Dr. Stephen Blizzard is now officially one of the “National Icons of Trinidad & Tobago”! The “National Icons” awards program recognizes individuals and groups who have made sterling contributions…

On July 4, 2013, thousands of guests gathered for garden party at the official residence of outgoing U.S. ambassador David Jacobson to bid him farewell and commemorate the 237th anniversary of…

Held on June 30, 2013 at Ottawa’s Brewer Park, the Community Cup was the final event of the first annual “Welcoming Ottawa Week”.  Thanks to Sarah Onyango for the pictures.