Category: Community Connections

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black makes North American debut By Olivia Barret, Editorial Associate Tuesday 3 October 2023 In the dimly lit Babs Asper Theatre at the National Arts Centre in…

By Olivia Barrett Tuesday 17 October 2023 The supportive and inspiring ambience of Kanata-Carleton Small Business Network’s First Businesswomen Expo Looking around the first ever businesswomen’s expo hosted by the…

by Sarah Onyango Tuesday 24 October 2023  And the winner is….Guyana! …in my opinion anyway! Their High Commission told me about the event…their table was the most colourful and dynamic…Their…

LAUNCHING! Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors Social Club Are you a senior (65+), African, Caribbean or Black, living in Ottawa and the national capital region? Do you want opportunities to socialize…

Club Casa de los Abuelos and Bronson Centre host first Ottawa carnival for seniors by Ruth Aman, Editorial Associate Saturday 9 September 2023 Club Casa de los Abuelos partnered with…

by Suzette Small-Weekes Tuesday 19 September 2023 St. Kitts and Nevis 40th Anniversary of Independence at the NAC – National Arts Centre, the perfect space for a wonderful evening! The…

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