Emancipation Day event hosted by West Indian Youth Association
Tuesday 1 August 2023 Emancipation Day marked by flag-raising at City Hall by Sarah Onyango Many thanks to the West Indian Youth Association for today’s Emancipation Day flag raising event…
Ottawa celebrates the life of Elder Leticia Laniyonu
Friday 11 August 2023 Celebration of Life and Service of Songs for our precious Great Grandmother, Grandmother, and Mother. Mama Leticia Laniyonu 1923 – 2023 A service of remembrance was…
Ottawa bids goodbye to St. Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner
Farewell party for Her Excellency Vaughna Sherry Tross, High Commissioner for St. Kitts & Nevis by Suzette Small Weekes. Monday 14 August 2023 Saying goodbye to Her Excellency Vaughna Sherry…
Letter from the Editor September 2023
Good morning folks As we watch the dying days of summer and the early signs of fall, we are reminded of the challenges facing not only Canadians, but people all…
Movie review: Gold Coast Lounge
Sunday 2 July 2023 Movie review: Gold Coast Lounge by Vive Akugha Gold Coast Lounge is a 2020 movie that tells a story of post-independence Ghana surrounding the events happening…
Our star 2023 graduate: Dr. Kika Otiono
Wednesday 19 July, 2023 Dr. Kikachuwku “Kika” Otiono is a first-year surgical resident at University of Ottawa’s Division of Urology. She recently obtained her MD from McMaster University’s Michael G….
US Embassy hosts Independence Day celebrations
Hundreds of guests join in US embassy 4th July Independence Day celebrations by Ruth Aman Tuesday 4 July 2023 Independence Week begins in early July in North America. Not only…
Rebecca Adeladan appointed Corporate Services Director SWCHC
Monday 10 July 2023 Message from Suzanne Obiorah, Executive Director, Somerset West Community Health Centre I’m pleased to share that our new director for Corporate Services Rebecca Adeladan, will be…
Nigerian Association hosts annual mega picnic
Saturday 8 July 2023 NCAO Annual Mega Picnic by Ruth Aman The Nigerian Canadian Association of Ottawa hosted their Annual Mega Picnic on July 8th with lots of food, games,…
GhanaFest 2023 brings Ghanaians together
by Ruth Aman Saturday 15 July 2023 GhanaFest 2023 was a blast. In the cool summer weather, Ghanaians from all of Ottawa gathered at Brewer Park on July 15th to…