“Diligence in Stewardship: Lessons from Ants for Environmental Justice.”
“Diligence in Stewardship: Lessons from Ants for Environmental Justice.” By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah, for Black Ottawa Scene (BOS) —- “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the…
How seniors can avoid scams
(NC) Financial fraud is a problem that affects millions of Canadians every year, with seniors increasingly becoming the target of potential fraudsters. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received nearly 110,000…
Letter from the Editor 1 November 2025
Good morning folks Happy new month of November! Our Top Story for this edition is the First Mary Ann Shadd Cary Lecture. This celebration of Black Journalism, was ably organized…
They call us “The Elderly”
Date of publication: Monday 1 October 2025 Source: Facebook They call us “The Elderly” We were born in the 40-50-60’s. We grew up in the 50-60-70’s. We studied in the…
Don’t retire from life, retire from inaction
Source: Unknown *Howard Tucker*—neurologist, lawyer, and still active at 102—once said: “Retirement is the real enemy of longevity. If you stop working, learning, moving… it’s like telling your body and…
Orléans Embraces Diversity at Multicultural Festival
Saturday 13 September 2025 Food, Dance, and Unity: Orléans Embraces Diversity at Multicultural Festival By Ijeoma Ukazu Ottawa is famous for its extreme seasons, but September 13 offered a welcome…
Black Canadian youth face barriers to mental health care access – Study
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal Sep 9 2025 Black adolescents with mental distress are less likely to use mental health services than their White peers, and Black girls are…
MP Yasir Naqvi: Building Together: Budget 2025 and the Work Ahead
Building Together: Budget 2025 and the Work Ahead Hon Yasir Naqvi MP Ottawa Centre This October, the Government of Canada will introduce Budget 2025. It will be a chance to…
Obituary Senator Donald Oliver
September 17, 2025 Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia Mourns the Passing of Founding Member Senator Donald H. Oliver, K.C. Halifax, Nova Scotia – It is with deep sorrow that…
Councillor Rawlson King’s newsletter 26 September 2025
September 26, 2025 newsletter from Rawlson King, City Councillor for Rideau-Rockcliffe. A Message from Councillor King As your Councillor, I’m committed to ensuring that every resident in Rideau-Rockcliffe and across…