Visual artist Kosisochukwu holds photo exhibition
Self-portrait: Kosi Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Thursday 14 September Tucked away in a leafy neighbourhood in the Glebe is Studio Sixty-Six, an oasis for upcoming artists to showcase…
Ottawa YM -YWCA Job fair attracts hundreds
Wednesday 13 September Hundreds of job seekers were at the Merivale Mall on Wednesday to explore employment opportunities at a job fair organised by the Ottawa YM-YWCA. Employers…
Barbados 150 showcases beauty of Caribbean island
C Comedians Rum and Coke entertain the audience Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Sunday 24 September The unseasonably sweltering heat…
Canadian Parliamentary Black Caucus meets in Ottawa
August 22, 2017 The Canadian Caucus of Black Parliamentarians meet in Ottawa for its third annual summit Ottawa – With the participation of provincial ministers and Canadian…
Thanksgiving service marks Jamaica’s 55th independence anniversary
Saturday 6 August Ottawa’s Jamaican community celebrated the 55th anniversary of their country’s independence with a service of thanksgiving at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Benjamin Avenue. Among the…
Trinidad & Tobago showcased at Lansdowne Park
Sunday 20 August, 2017 On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of independence, Trinidad and Tobago held a special event, termed “Trinbago” at Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park, to showcase the culture…
African Canadian Legal clinic loses funding from Legal Aid Ontario
By: May Warren Metro, Vicky Mochama Metro Published on Wed Aug 16 2017 A legal clinic…
Dapo Agoro Fun day brings Ottawa community together
Saturday, August 19, 2017 15th Annual Dapo Fun Day by Shola Agoro Another successful Dapo Fun Day was held on Saturday August 19th at the Blackburn Community Centre….
Community Kicks – a healthy blend of soccer and multicultural entertainment
Saturday 29 July Lansdown Park TD Place was the scene of the city’s first ever Community Kicks festival, an exciting blend of recreational soccer competition, coupled with entertainment from Ottawa’s…
First Somali Cultural festival held at City Hall
Saturday 29 July Hundreds of people were at City Hall Saturday to witness the first ever Somali Cultural Festival in the national capital region. Guests were entertained with ethnic Somali…