Author Olive Senior at Ottawa International Writers’ Festival
by Sarah Onyango On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Olive Senior, a Jamaican poet, novelist, short story and non-fiction writer currently living in Toronto, was one of the featured authors…
An evening with poet & filmmaker Shane Book
by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, April 19, 2015, the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Ottawa (IFCO) presented an evening with the filmmaker and poet Shane Book, at the Mercury Lounge. This…
Ottawa holds vigil for victims of Kenya massacre
by Delta Reuben On Friday, April 10th, students and Ottawa community members came together to remember those killed in the Garissa University attack which took place on April 2nd in…
Mark Saunders named Toronto’s new Chief of Police
Source: CBC News The Toronto Police Services Board has picked Mark Saunders as its new chief. Saunders, a deputy chief and the officer in charge of the TO2015 Pan Am Games, will take…
Abdul Abdi replaces John Baird as Conservative candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean
Source: CTV Ottawa An Ottawa police officer is replacing former MP and Foreign Affairs minister John Baird as the Conservative candidate in the federal riding of Ottawa West-Nepean. On Monday evening,…
Reconciliation Day in Ottawa
Reconciliation Day in Ottawa by Sarah Onyango On February 22, 2015, St. Albans Anglican Church hosted the annual Reconciliation Day event organized by Ms. June Girvan, founder and…
Idowu Ladeinde elected President of Isokan Yoruba Association
Idowu Ladeinde was recently elected President of the Nigerian Isokan Yoruba Association of Ottawa- Gatineau to lead the organisation”s executive committee for 2015. Other elected committee members were: Vice President, Dr. L….
Black community leaders inducted into Ottawa’s Wall of Inspiration
Tuesday 3 March 2015 Ten black community leaders were among those inducted the City of Ottawa Wall of Inspiration, in acknowledgement of their initiative and outstanding community engagement. These Community…
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, March 22, 2015, Jamaican Self-Help partnered with Trinity Anglican Church to hold a fundraising concert presented under the patronage of…
Ontario Human Rights Commission: International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Message from Interim Chief Commissioner Ruth Goba – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 20, 2015 Not just today – let’s challenge racism every day It’s easy…