RBC announces 2015 Black History Month Student Essay Competition scholarship winners
TORONTO, February 6, 2015 – As the cost of tuition continues to rise, scholarships are helping students to offset some of those costs. Today, twenty deserving high school students were awarded scholarships…
Special Feature: Children’s Aid Society – Are You the Face of Fostering?
Are You the Face of Fostering? As the concept of family evolves in our community, so does the definition of a foster parent. Foster parents come from a variety of…
In conversation with Edwin Okon, Nigeria’s Super Falcons Head Coach
Black Ottawa Scene caught up with Edwin Okon Head Coach of the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s Women’s national soccer team, on December 6, 2014. at Jim Robillard Centre, at the end-of…
Queen Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho at “Possibilitea” event
On Saturday, December 13, Help Lesotho continued its 10th anniversary celebration by hosting its PossibiliTEA event at Ashbury College, in Rockcliffe Park. This multi-generational afternoon offered guests an opportunity to…
Special feature: Ottawa Police launches: “Leave the phone alone” campaign
Ottawa Police launches distracted driving education, awareness and enforcement campaign Most drivers know that impaired driving is dangerous, but other behaviours and distractions, like cell phone use can be just…
Jamaican community celebrates its heroes
Saturday 1 November The Centurion Conference Centre on Colonnade Road was a hive of activity on Saturday 1 November as Canadians of Jamaican origin, their families and friends gathered for…
“Touch Down for HERA Mission” raises funds for children’s projects in Kenya
Hosted by Peggy Taillon and Wendy Muckle, “Touch Down for HERA Mission” was held on October 15th at the TD Place stadium. This evening dedicated to African culture and game-changing…
Roots En Route catering service launched in Ottawa
On Saturday, September 6, Michelle Simms launched her new catering business, ROOTS EN ROUTE, a new catering service delivering health Caribbean dishes, at an event aptly titled “An Evening of…
Special feature: Ebola – Frequently asked questions
Source: Ottawa Public Health What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) is a rare disease that causes fever in humans and some animals. In its late stages, this…
Immigrant Women’s Business Expo hosted by Network of Black Business and Professional Women
Saturday 4 October – Canadian Museum of Nature The Network of Black Business and Professional Women added another feather to its already bulging hat with an innovative Immigrant Women’s Business Expo,…