Sierra Leone community celebrates 62nd independence anniversary
April 29, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu The Sierra Leone Community Association of Ottawa comprises Sierra Leoneians in the capital region and Gatineau with a strong commitment and passion for their…
Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association celebrates 20th anniversary
Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association celebrates 20th anniversary by Sarah Onyango Thursday 18 May 2023 · Tonight, on Parliament Hill, the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association celebrated its 20th anniversary and kicked off Africa Day…
Sip, Snack and Connect with Dynamic Black Women
Group photograph of attendees at the NB2PW Event April 28, 2023 Seminar showcases successful Black professional and business women By Joy Osiagwu The Sip and Snack event at the Afrotecture…
2nd Black Business Expo showcases Black businesses
Sunday 30 April 2023 2023 Black Business Expo by Ruth Aman Ottawans participated in their 2nd Annual Black Business Expo at the EY Centre on April 30, 2023. Hundreds of…
Irene Chantal Bogne gets Canadian citizenship
I am celebrating my Canadian Citizenship ! 🇨🇦 Friday 26 May 2023 By Irene Chantal Bogne The ceremony happened last week. It has been an unforgettable moment, full of emotion…
Ottawa’s earliest migrants: John Harewood
May 12, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu In Conversation with John Harewood, President, Black Canadian Scholarship Fund May 12, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu The conversation with John Harewood, a retired Professor…
Lifetime Achievement award for Sarah Onyango
2023 VOscar Lifetime Achievement Award for iconic community leader Every year Volunteer Ottawa presents its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to an outstanding Ottawa citizen who has devoted their life to…
Letter from the Editor: June 2023
Good morning folks Happy happy summer and good riddance to winter, at least for the next few months! Our Top Story for June is the Lifetime Achievement award to Ottawa’s…
Movie review: A Simple Lie
A Simple Lie Review by Vive Akugha A simple lie is about a lady lying about her health to her ex with an ulterior motive. Boma’s (Bisola Aiyeola) lie about…
Dahabo Ahmed-Omer appointed CEO BlackNorth Initiative.
Monday 17 April 2023 The BlackNorth Initiative welcomes Dahabo Ahmed-Omer as the Chief Executive Officer. Dahabo Ahmed-Omer brings a wealth of experience and accomplishments in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She…