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…
Ivri appointed citizenship judge
Hamilton, September 17, 2018 Mohawk professor appointed citizenship judge Mohawk Paralegal Professor Rochelle Ivri is one of 10 Canadians that were recently appointed citizenship judges by the Governor in Council on…
Tettey appointed U of T Vice President
JUL 4 New U of T VP and principal driven to succeed July 5, 2018 His mother didn’t attend school and dad had a basic education. Yet,…
First black female mayor honoured
Daurene Lewis was elected mayor of the Nova Scotia town in 1984 and was honoured posthumously Sunday CBC News · September 9 Lewis’ nephew Peter Nkansah, sharing a moment with…
Wall of Inspiration honours Black community leaders
Friday 14 September 2018 Six Black community leaders were among the 32 Community Builder award winners honoured on Friday, as hundreds of people from across Ottawa gathered at City Hall, for…
Rev. Egbue celebrates 25 years of priesthood
by Emma Ukwu 24 September, 2018 The atmosphere was ripe for the anniversary celebration of Fr. Titus;… his 25th priestly ordination. This took place yesterday at his parish,…
Jean Augustine honoured With Nelson Mandela award
Dr. Jean Augustine — who has received five honourary doctorates: from the University of Toronto, McGill University, Guelph University, York University and Trent University — delivers her acceptance speech,…
Nova Scotia street named after Viola Desmond
Part of New Glasgow street named after Viola Desmond “It’s because of her that a lot of things did happen,” says former town councillor Francis Dorrington Sherri…