Colonel By Day commemorates Ottawa’s founder
August 4 2014, Ottawa Docks Residents and visitors to Ottawa were treated to a slice of Ottawa’s history as the city formerly known as By Town celebrated the life of…
Victory for Nigerian students facing deportation
Nigerian students Victoria Ordu and Ihuoma Amadi took shelter in several Regina churches for fifteen months after they were found violating the terms of their student visas. They were unaware that their visas…
Church service and flag raising mark Jamaica’s independence day celebrations
Wednesday 6 August, saw Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gather in front of City Hall to watch the Jamaican flag raised in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the country’s…
Jaku Konbit “Greatness camp” a big success
On Friday, August 15, 2014, parents, guest presenters, Jaku Konbit board members and supporters attended the Greatness is Within Me Summer Camp Closing Ceremony presented by the young campers. This year,…
Dapo Fun Day commemorates young Nigerian-Canadian hero
On Saturday, August 16, 2014, friends and supporters of the Agoro family gathered at Blackburn Community Park, in Blackburn Hamlet, for Dapo Fun Day. This event is held every year in…
Jamaican community marks independence with church service
Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica commenced week-long celebrations of their country’s 52nd independence anniversary with a church service at the Parkdale United Church on Sunday 3 August. In attendance were…
Honouring our 2014 graduates
Black Ottawa Scene is proud to honour these young men and women who have recently graduated from high school, college and university. The future of our community rests with these…
Nelson Mandela Square unveiled by City of Ottawa
Thursday 17 July 2014. Mayor Jim Watson hosted over two hundred specially invited guests at City Hall at the launch of the Nelson Mandela square, in honour of the late…
Barbados Association Annual Fundraising Garden Party
On June 7, 2014, the Barbados (Ottawa) Association held its 3rd Annual Fundraising Garden Party at High Commissioner’s Residence in Rockliffe Park. Held under the patronage of H.E. E. Evelyn…
Welcoming Ottawa Week launched at City Hall
Monday 23 June marked the launch of Welcoming Ottawa Week at City, and event to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and newcomers to the city of Ottawa. Mayor Jim Watson…