Yasir Naqvi acclaimed as Liberal Party candidate for Ottawa Centre
Wednesday 23 April witnessed an extraordinary scene at St. Anthony Centre: the acclamation of Yasir Naqvi as the provincial Liberal Party candidate for Ottawa Centre. The affable MPP and Minister…
May 2014: Letter from the Editor
Good morning all As I begin this piece, I can see the sun gloriously shining and my favourite bird feeder already hosting a couple of the regular avian visitors my…
Glitz and Glamour at 2014 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion ball
The Afro-Caribbean Cotillion is an annual School of Afro-Caribbean Dance initiative, held this year on Saturday April 6th, 2013 in the Imperial Empress Ballroom of The Centurion Conference and Event…
Congo Yetu Initiative holds movie premiere
On March 25th, the NGO Congo Yetu Initiative held a screening and panel discussion at the Ottawa Public Library downtown branch on the recently released documentary entitled “The Greatest Silence: Rape in…
Christ Chapel Bible Church celebrates Black History Month
On Friday 14 February, members of the Christ’s Chapel Bible Church, gathered at their St. Laurent Blvd. location in a service of songs and praise in honour of Black History…
St. Lucia Ottawa Association Fund raising gala February 22 2014
St. Lucians and their friends in Ottawa and beyond gathered on Saturday 22 February at the Westin Ottawa Hotel on Colonel By Drive, under the distinguished patronage of Consul General…
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…