Ottawa sets up anti-racism secretariat
25 June, 2019 OTTAWA — The federal government is setting up a secretariat to root out systemic racism and discrimination within federal institutions, programs and services. The secretariat is part…
MP Chavannes decries lack of senior Black public servants
24 June 2019 MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes says no black person has ever been appointed as federal deputy minister. OTTAWA — Independent MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes says qualified black Canadians are being…
Literary Prize for Dionne Brand
Dionne Brand named recipient of 2019 Blue Metropolis Violet Literary Prize April 3 Dionne Brand is a poet, novelist and professor. (Jason Chow) Dionne Brand is the second-ever…
Risks of e-transfers
RBC customer out of pocket after fraud: What you need to know if you e-transfer money ‘Transferring money by email is much more risky than people realize,’ warns cybersecurity expert…
Ottawa Police investigate anti-black graffiti
Spray-painted slurs in east and south ends are being treated as unrelated Matthew Kupfer · CBC News · May 28, 2019 Ottawa police are investigating three cases of…
Planning tips for your summer reno
(NC) Could your home use a facelift? Summer is the perfect time of year to make some changes to your living space. After all, you want the place where…
Celebrating Fathers’ Day -16 June 2019
Inspirational Short Happy Fathers’ Day Poems Short inspirational father’s day poems about the amazing role fathers play in our lives. A lovely way to say thank you and praise our…
Do international students get what they pay for?
Do international students get what they pay for? 20 May 2019 Image copyrightUOT Canada is competing against countries like the UK and US for the minds – and…
Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce launched
New Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce hopes to give business owners a ‘unified voice’ ‘We’re 1.2 million black Canadians and we need to find a way to connect ourselves economically’…
Anti-Racism Group closes down
Harmony Movement, Anti-Racism Group In Ontario, Shutting Down After 25 Years Due To Funding Cuts But the provincial government claims it never applied for funding. By Mohamed…