Black History Month Appreciation Night with the Ottawa Senators
On Sunday afternoon, Black History Ottawa held it’s annual Black History Month Appreciation Night with the Ottawa Senators. The ceremonial puck drop was made by Susan Lucas and David Goodwin....
Councillor Rawlson King: Newsletter 23 January 2026
A Message from Councillor King Dear Residents: Over the past several months, I have heard from hundreds of residents across Rideau-Rockcliffe about cancelled buses, long gaps in service, and unreliable...
CADHO Wellness Circle highlights elder abuse
Saturday 24 January 2025 The Canadians of African Descent Health Organization (CADHO) hosted a presentation on elder abuse by Health and Wellness Coordinator, registered geriatric nurse Kudirat Salam-Alada. This event...
Kusi-Appiah: Land, Memory, & Resistance
Land, Memory, & Resistance: What St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) can teach the Black diaspora about Environmental Stewardship. By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah ————– “For Black communities, environmental stewardship has...
MP Yasir Naqvi: The World is Changing – Path Forward for Canada
The World is Changing: Path Forward for Canada by Yasir Naqvi, MP, Ottawa Centre As I sat down to write this month’s column, I initially had planned to share my...
Sleep smarter in 2026: Resolutions for more restful nights
Good sleep strengthens immunity, sharpens focus and lifts your mood, but it can fall by the wayside when schedules fill up. A few mindful tweaks to your bedtime routine can...
Canada Post Black History Month stamps pay tribute to Canada’s hip-hop stars
Source: Canada Post Magazine Tuesday 27 January 2026 Canada Post’s newest Black History Month stamp set celebrates the vibrant roots of hip-hop in Canada. The stamps pay tribute to three...
Charina Betty- An example to our youth
Charina Betty – An example to our youth in Ottawa Church of God by Carol Daley Campbell Charina Betty is a dedicated community leader, mentor, and advocate with nearly two...
Black History Month bus mural “Pride of Dreams”
Source: OC Transpo An original creation Throughout the month of February, OC Transpo riders might notice three of our buses rolling around with a very special look. As part of...
Letter from the Editor February 2026
Good morning all Happy Black History Month! As many of you may know, in 1995 the government of Canada the month of February as Black History Month to celebrate the...