Ottawa observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Date of publication: 1 July 2025 Thursday 19 June 2025 Ottawa observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Day by Ketcia Peters On June 19th, is recognition of National Sickle Cell Awareness…
City of Ottawa: Honouring Seniors Month in Ottawa
Date of publication: 1 July 2025 Honouring Seniors Month in Ottawa June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a special time to recognize, honour and celebrate the older adults in…
Federation of Black Canadians receives registered charity status
Date of publication: 1 July 2025 May 22, 2025 | Toronto, ON The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to announce that we have officially received registered charity status in Canada. This…
Meaningful intergenerational contact can reduce prejudice against older adults – McMaster University study
Research shows that meaningful intergenerational relationships, built on positivity and respect, can reduce ageist attitudes Jun 11, 2025 – McMaster University The Bottom Line Ageism—the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against…
Seniors’ Loneliness – The Health Impacts of Isolation
Seniors’ Loneliness – The Health Impacts of Isolation Source: CARP The Canadian Association of Retired Persons is, at its core, a community – whether hosting events, rallying for change on…
Angels Foundation donates free clothing to new immigrants
Date of publication : 1 July 2025 Saturday 24 May 2025 The Angels Foundation organized their annuli summer clothing giveaway to new immigrants in continuation of their goal of providing…
Africa Day 2025 in Ottawa amplifies diaspora voices for a stronger, united continent
Africa Day 2025 in Ottawa amplifies diaspora voices for a stronger, united continent Saturday 31 May 2025 By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate Held to celebrate African unity and highlight the…
Ottawa U confers honorary doctorate degree to Quebec biologist Boucar Diouf
Source: University of Ottawa Quebec biologist Boucar Diouf was among those conferred with summer 2025 honourary doctorate degrees by the University of Ottawa. Honorary doctorates are awarded for substantial contributions…
Ottawa U confers honourary doctorate degree to Chief Justice Tulloch
Source: University of Ottawa The Honourable Michael H. Tulloch, Chief Justice of Ontario was among those conferred with summer 2025 honourary doctorate degrees by the University of Ottawa. Honorary doctorates…
IRCC hosts citizenship ceremony for 100 new Canadians
Wednesday 25 June 2025 100 individuals from 39 different countries conferred with Canadian citizenship at YMCA National Capital region In a packed hall at the National Capital region YMCA on…