Sandra Brewster – Visual artist wins major photo prize
JUN 22 June 23, 2017 A visual artist, who creates work that engages issues of race, identity, representation and memory, is the recipient of this year’s $5,000 Gattuso Prize that…
Kimathi Muiruri voted Canada’s top student debater
JUN 14 Canada’s top student debater would have made Charles Roach proud NEWS June 15, 2017 Wherever he is, Charles Roach must be gushing with pride over Canada’s top high…
Gervan Fearon appointed Brock University’s President
Brock chooses collaborative academic leader as its next President THURSDAY, JUNE 01, 2017 | by Kevin Cavanagh Gervan Fearon will be Brock University’s next President and Vice-Chancellor. A proven Canadian…
Yes, Canada, anti-black racism lives here – journalist Desmond Cole
The Skin We’re In – Intervening With the Police Journalist and activist Desmond Cole wants to talk about a difficult subject many here in Canada would rather not confront: anti-black racism. “There’s no…
Annette Bailey receives Wanda Thomas Bernard award
Women receive awards named after trailblazers April 13, 2017 Watching mothers painfully mourn the loss of their young sons to senseless gun violence in the city is a…
Fathers’ Day tribute: David Sendi-Mukasa
David Sendi-Mukasa We would like to recognize our amazing father for being a good role model growing up, and for always being there for us. He took us on bike…
Dr. Raywat Deonandan – Ottawa U educator recognized for excellence
JAN 16 University of Ottawa educator recognized for excellence For someone who never intended to be a university lecturer, Dr. Raywat Deonandan has done a great job of engaging his…
Professors Oguamanam and de Beer Receive Funding for Research Fellowship Program
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 The Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) network, under the guidance of Professors Jeremy de Beer and Chidi Oguamanam, has received funding from the Canadian Queen…
Ottawa-raised author André Alexis awarded Windham-Campbell Prize
André Alexis awarded one of world’s richest literary prizes MARK MEDLEY Wednesday, Mar. 01, 2017 André Alexis is one of eight recipients of this year’s Windham-Campbell Prizes, becoming only the…
P.K. Subban receives the Governor General Meritorious Service Decoration
Subban said he will always be connected to Montreal through his commitment to Montreal Children’s Hospital CBC News Posted: Mar 01, 2017 9:57 AM ET Last Updated: Mar 01, 2017…