Hector Addison: Faith, resilience, creativity, and excellence – Hallmarks of Black History Month
Good evening everyone, Thank you to the YMCA for the invitation, and thank you all for being here for Black History Month. The theme, “Celebrating Our Legacies”– is personal to me, because...
Black History Month at Telfer: more than a moment
February 2, 2026 This article was written and initially published by the Telfer School of Management at uOttawa’ To celebrate 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, Stéphane Brutus,...
Councillor Rawlson King’s Newsletter 27 February 2026
Table of Contents A Message from Councillor King Dear Residents: This week, the Community Services Committee, on which I serve, took several meaningful steps forward in how our city supports...
Letter from the Editor – March 2026
Sunday 1 March 2026 Good morning all Welcome to the March 2026 edition of Black Ottawa Scene. This edition brings readers a boatload of reports on the February Black History...
Alex Ikejiani appointed Deputy Minister in Nova Scotia
9 January 2026 | 12:45 PM Executive Council Office Premier Tim Houston announced changes to the senior leadership of the public service today, January 9. Alex Ikejiani is joining the...
Tips for Safe Driving for Older Adults
Source: National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health Safe Driving for Older Adults While many older adults value the independence of driving, changes that happen with age may alter...
Martin Luther King Jnr day celebrated in Ottawa
Monday 19 January 2026 Ottawa Mayor Proclaims January 19 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day By Ijeoma Ukazu Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on January 19, 2026, officially declared the day...
Affordable ways to enjoy the winter season
(NC) Canada’s winters can feel long, especially if all you’re doing is waiting for spring. Butthere are some simple, affordable pleasures that can make the season feel shorter, brighterand warmer....
Ottawa celebrates 2025 Kwanzaa
Date of publication: Sunday 1 February 2026 Ottawa celebrates 2025 Kwanzaa by Ken Campbell, President, Jaku Konbit Sunday 28 December 2025 Jaku Konbit proudly hosted the largest Kwanzaa Celebration in...
Citizenship ceremony held on Parliament Hill
Citizenship ceremony held on Parliament Hill by Sarah Onyango Sunday 25 January 2026 No jetlag was going to stop me from attending a very special citizenship ceremony on Parliament Hill...