Ottawa Golden Oldies Club hosts seniors’ health seminar
Saturday 8 February 2025 By Godwin Ifedi, Editor Over 25 seniors, family members, caregivers and health care professionals were in attendance for the first health seminar hosted by the Ottawa…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Joins Canadians to mark Black History Month
Government of Canada celebrates 2025 Black History Month Wednesday 5 February 2025 By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate On a freezing Wednesday evening, February 5th, the warmth inside the Canadian Museum…
Ottawa YMCA hosts 2025 Black History Month event
Wednesday 12 February 2025 Ottawa YMCA hosts 2025 Black History Month event by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Over a hundred guests were on hand to participate in the 2025 YMCA Black…
Chimwemwe Undi appointed 11th Parliamentary Poet Laureate
Thursday 28 February 2025 On Wednesday 29 January 2025, the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Commons announced the appointment of Chimwemwe Undi as…
Helen Ofosu: How to prepare yourself for downsizing at your job
Wednesday 27 February 2025 Downsizing is a fact of life in these uncertain economic times. Here’s a guide on steps you can take to prepare for potential downsizing. 1) Stay…
Urban Alliance on Race Relations hosts Anti-Racism Education Summit
Tuesday 18 February 2025 Urban Alliance on Race Relations hosts Eastern Ontario Anti-Racism Education Regional Summit By Tom Malaba The Urban Alliance on Race Relations has held it’s first of…
GCTC’s Vierge explores faith and friendship
Vierge written by Rachel Mutombo directed by Dian Marie Bridge a GCTC co-production with Black Theatre Workshop March 18 – 30, 2025 Up next at Ottawa’s GCTC, Vierge…
ACB Wellness Centre launches Connections: A safe space for Black Youth
Connections: African Caribbean and Black Wellness Resource Centre provides Black youth a safe place to connect. Tuesday 18 February 2025 By Tom Malaba, Editorial Associate The ACB Wellness Resource Centre…
Tulloch: Profile – Dr. Howard McCurdy, Canada’s 2nd Black MP
Friday 14 February 2025 Dr. Howard Douglas McCurdy-Canada’s 2nd Black MP by Dave Tulloch In 1984, four years after the first Black MP exited the Canadian parliament, the second Black…
Ottawa YMCA launches 5-year strategic plan
Tuesday 11 February 2025 Ottawa YMCA launches 5-year strategic plan by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Over 50 people from various government and non-government agencies and community partners were in attendance at…