Four great reasons to come out of retirement
(NC) Reaching retirement is the goal for so many of us, but once people get there, some find that it just isn’t for them. Whether you’re considering a return to…
MP Yasir Naqvi hosts annual basketball competition
Saturday 30 August 2025 St. Luke’s Park on the corner of Frank and Elgin Streets, Ottawa, was a hive of activity, as popular Ottawa Centre Member of Parliament, Hon Yasir…
Trinidad & Tobago Association celebrates 63rd independence anniversary
Sunday 31 August 2025 Over 200 members, , families and friends were in attendance as the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa (TTAO) celebrated the 63rd anniversay of the country’s…
First Jollof festival draws hundreds of fans to Andy Hayden Park
Film-maker Niyi Akinmolayan brings Nigerian culture to the national capital Sunday 31 August 2025 Hundreds of food lovers were at the Andy Hayden Park to enjoy Ottawa’s first Jollof Festival….
Dr. Gerd Shneider: Ageing and Mental Health
Ageing and Mental Health by Dr. Gerd Shneider, Medical Director, Glebe Centre, Ottawa Keynote speech at the seniors’ mental health seminar hosted by the Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club, 27…
Book launch: Echoes of the Environment: A Celebration of Poetry, Justice & Community
Book title: Echoes of the Environment Poetry: Justice & Pros Author: Dr. Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah Publisher: Petra Books Ottawa by Suzette Small-Weekes Saturday 27 September 2025 Location: Maple Hill Urban…
Ottawa African Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Unity, and Community
Ottawa African Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Unity, and Community By Ijeoma Ukazu For three straight days, Britannia Beach came alive with the sounds, colours, and flavours of Africa as…
Cal Lawrence: “The Blacks of New Brunswick”
Book review: “The Blacks of New Brunswick” by Calvin Lawrence Tuesday 23 September 2025 “The Blacks of New Brunswick” by Keith Spray offers a profound examination of the historical and…
Celebrating National Seniors’ Day 1 October 2025
October 1 is National Seniors’ Day National Seniors Day in Canada is celebrated annually on October 1st to recognize the significant contributions of older adults to Canadian society, the economy, and families. The…
Dr. Cassandra Morrison: Preventing dementia across the lifespan
Panel presentation by Dr. Cassandra Morrison at the seniors’ mental health seminar, hosted by the Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club, 27 September 2025 Preventing dementia across the lifespan – a…