Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada
Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada The Canadiana Suite proved that Oscar Peterson wasn’t just a great pianist: he was also a brilliant composer CBC · November 22 CBC Television …
Esi Edugyan wins 2nd Giller Book Prize
‘I wasn’t expecting to win,’ B.C.-based author tells gala crowd. ‘So I didn’t prepare a speech.’ Monday November 19, 2018 Esi Edugyan has won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for her…
Black History Ottawa Community Builder awards
2019 BLACK HISTORY OTTAWA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARDS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS As we continue marking the the U.N. Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024), we invite you to help…
Kenyan author gives prize to children
Kenyan author Makena Onjerika to give Caine Prize winnings to street children 3 July 2018 Image copyrightCAINE PRIZEImage captionMakena Onjerika says she placed a bet on another shortlisted…
Jennifer Bernard is Hospital Foundation president
AUG 1 Women’s College Hospital Foundation gets new president and CEO August 2, 2018 With a passion for advocacy, Jennifer Bernard aspired to be a lawyer. That goal shifted after graduating from…
79-year old earns Bachelor’s degree
It’s Never Too Late: Orsa Lindo, 79, Earns Her First University Degree ANDREW WRIGHT | OCTOBER 12TH, 2018 Photo: CTV New/Twitter For university students, the completion of a…
David Walls named Teacher of the Year
Catholic Central teacher named ‘Educator of the Year’ by diversity organization Jonathan Pinto · CBC News · Oct 05, 2018 Catholic Central teacher Dave Walls has been named…
Dr. Denis Mukwege wins Nobel Peace Prize
5 October 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner: Denis Mukwege from DR Congo Image copyrightAFPImage captionDr Mukwege says the conflict in DR Congo is being waged to destroy…
Williams-Taylor appointed Education Director
OCDSB Appoints New Director of Education – Camille Williams-Taylor October 2, 2018 The Board of Trustees has appointed Camille Williams-Taylor as the next Director of Education for the Ottawa-Carleton District…
Ottawa women leaders honoured
Ottawa community leaders among 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Saturday 15 September, 2018 Seven Ottawa community leaders, professionals and advocates were among the 2018 recipients of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian…