Ottawa Public Health: GetaKit – Testing for Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Infections
Ottawa Public Health: GetaKit – Another Option for Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Infections (STBBI) Testing by Jennifer Vo, RN, BSc, MSc(A) Last November, Black Ottawa Scene featured an article on…
Omofuma Association hosts picnic for Ottawa seniors
Omofuma Family and Friends Association entertains Ottawa seniors at summer picnic Sunday 17 August 2025 Vincent Massey Park on Heron Road, was a hive of activity as the Omofuma Family…
Josiah: Powerful one-man play brings a Canadian hero’s story to life
Josiah: Powerful One-Man play that brings a Canadian hero’s story to lifeBy Ijeoma Ukazu Produced by Thousand Miles of Bricks and starring the extraordinary Cassel Miles, Josiah is an epic…
Dr. Abdurrahman installed as Ontario Medical Association’s President
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman installed as Ontario Medical Association’s first Black woman President LONDON, Ont., May 2, 2025 — Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, an allergist…
Jamaicans celebrate 63rd Independence anniversary
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Jamaica’s 63rd Independence celebration in Ottawa by Dave Tulloch The Jamaica-Ottawa community celebrated the 63rd anniversary of Jamaica’s independence on August 6, 2025,…
In memory of Lillie Johnson
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Monday 11 August 2025 Remembering and honouring Lillie Johnson by Kathy Grant It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of…
CWCLN launches digital hub on Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 CWCLN Launches New Digital Hub to Amplify Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Work in Canada by Sophia Jacob OTTAWA (August 2025) — The…
Liberian Association hosts Independence Day celebration
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Saturday 2 August 2025 The Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall on Byron Avenue was abuzz with activity as the Liberian Association of Ottawa…
Councillor Rawlson King’s newsletter 29 August 2025
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 A Message from Councillor King Dear Residents: Housing remains one of our most pressing challenges, but I’m pleased to share significant progress happening…
Ottawa seniors enjoy day trip to Kingston
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Jaku Konbit partners with Ottawa Golden Oldies and Flo’s Seniors for day-trip to Lake Ontario Park and Waterfront Trail by Godwin Ifedi, Editor…