Category: Letter from the Editor

Monday 1 December 2025 Good morning folks As we head into the Christmas season, we are reminded that there is more to the yuletide celebrations beyond gifts and gifting. There…

Good morning folks Happy new month of November! Our Top Story for this edition is the First Mary Ann Shadd Cary Lecture. This celebration of Black Journalism, was ably organized…

Good morning folks Today 1 October 2025, is National Seniors’ Day. In celebration of this unique event, Black Ottawa Scene is publishing a number of articles focused on older adults….

Good morning folks Happy Labour Day. Hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the final days of this very hot summer. Black Canadian history takes centre stage in the…

Good morning all Happy new month! Hope you are doing your best to stay safe and well during this unseasonal heat wave. We have an exciting offering for our readers…

Good morning folks Happy Canada Day! Welcome to the July 2025 edition of your favourite news magazine. Our Top Story for the month is the launch of the innovative “Violet…

Good morning folks Welcome to the June 2025 edition of your favorite newspaper. Our Top Story features the work of expert photographer Obasola Bamigbola, who was the headliner at Ottawa’s…

Thursday 1 May 2025 In the wake of Mark Carney’s historic election victory last Monday, we welcome our readers to the May 2025 edition of your favorite news magazine. Our…

Good morning all Federal Elections 28 April 2025 – Mark Carney is the right Choice! We are eight days to go, to the what is arguably the most important federal…

Good morning folks As we enter the month of April, the only thing that seems to be consuming the minds of most Canadians is the upcoming federal government elections and…