Category: Community Connections

Sarah Onyango August 14 at 7:44 PM  ·  It takes a village…and a five-star team to pull off the kind of “Black Excellence extravaganza” Audace au féminin did this past weekend at the Port of…

(NC) Having a mentor can be beneficial for anyone, and especially helpful for newcomers. But, how do you go about finding one? “A mentor can equip newcomers with resources and…

Thursday 24 August 2023 (NC) More and more apps are available to help us manage money online, and they seem to be gaining in popularity. With products, services and advice…

Saturday 22 July 2023 Ottawa’s Caribbean Festival draws thousands to Petrie Island Photos by Suzette Small-Weekes

National Arts Centre Friday July 7 2023 Rwandans in Ottawa gathered on Friday at the National Arts Centre with their guests to celebrate their country’s 61st Independence Day anniversary. Also…

Burkina Faso Celebrates Independence, August 5, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Burkina Faso in West Africa has borders with Mali, Niger, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. European nations fought for control…

Saturday 10 June 2023 Ottawa Black Book Club and Institute of African Studies host book launch The Carleton-Dominion Chalmers Centre on Cooper Street was the scene of the launch of…

Community icon Adrienne Coddette leads annual march to celebrate Ottawa’s newest graduates Friday 16 June 2023 by Ruth Aman On a late Friday afternoon, 40 students, teachers, administrators, and community…

Celebrating Diversity and Culture: A Remarkable Event in Ottawa by Hussein El Hajj Hassan Saturday 24 June 2023 On this vibrant day, Point d’Accueil Francophone (PAF) and the Newcomer Information…

Aging in place – A challenge for seniors Photo credit Adobe Stock images (NC) Canadians are increasingly hearing about a phrase that could shift how they view home designs –…