How to protect yourself when using money apps
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...
Images from 2023 Carivibe Festival at Petrie Island
Saturday 22 July 2023 Ottawa’s Caribbean Festival draws thousands to Petrie Island Photos by Suzette Small-Weekes
Rwandans celebrate 61st independence day at NAC
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
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...
Book Launch: Leave my bones in Saskatoon
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...
“Walk with Excellence” celebrates new graduates.
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...
YMCA celebrates Multiculturalism Day
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...
Seniors: Is your home ready for you to age in place?
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 –...
Ottawa hosts citizenship ceremony
By Sarah Onyango Friday 26 May 2023 During my lunch break today, I had the pleasure of chatting with future Canadian citizens an hour before they were sworn in. We...
Foundation awarded stewardship of Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
February 8, 2023 The Foundation for Black Communities awarded stewardship of $200 million Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund by federal government Historic investment to support and empower Black-led, Black-focused and Black- serving non-profits...