Category: Guest columnist

Wednesday 20 November 2024 Ontario’s first Coordinated Mental Health and Substance-use Health service for Black youth by Bo Turpin, Executive Director, Upstream Ottawa Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support’s Substance…

“Visible Minorities” and Employment Equity – “Kathleen (Kay) Livingstone was a trailblazer in community activism Tuesday 17 December 2024 by Dave Tulloch “Kathleen (Kay) Livingstone (née Jenkins), organizer and activist,…

🎅📜 Santa’s GDPR Mishap: A Jolly Good Data Tale 🚫💻 Wednesday 20 November 2024 by Chinyelu Karibi-White Ho, ho, hold the phone! Looks like Santa’s been a bit naughty himself…

Connections: A Safe Space for Black youth by Bo Turpin, Executive Director, Upstream Ottawa Wednesday 20 November 2024 In the heart of Ottawa, a transformative initiative has been quietly making…

Tuesday 8 October 2024 Put Yourself First: Why Self-Care Matters by Chinyelu Philomena Karibi-Whyte Life moves so fast these days that taking time for yourself can feel like a luxury…

Dakar Senegal Travelogue by Ifeoma Chinwuba Saturday 5 October 2024 Dakar, Senegal Dakar is the capital of Senegal, on the west coast of Africa, washed perennially by the waters of…

August 1 is Emancipation Day by Waheed Khan* On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to designate August 1 as Emancipation Day in Canada. It marks August…

. Impaired Drivers – Follow the Money Trail by Calvin Lawrence, Retired RCMP Officer. Editor: This article was first published on Facebook Saturday 17 August 2024 Removing impaired drivers from…

Monday 15 April 2024 Rockers United Sports Club – 50 Year History by David Tulloch The Rockers United Sports Club is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary on July 6,…

by Dr. Aloysius Anyichie Loy Excellentia: An Initiative For African, Caribbean and Black Students in Canada In a world where opportunities can often feel out of reach, initiatives that bridge…