Isobel Granger receives International Peace-keeping award
5 December, 2016 Isobel Granger, centre, is flanked by Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau and El Chantiry, Chair Police Services Board Staff Sergeant Isobel Granger has added another feather…
Black civil rights activist Viola Desmond to be 1st Canadian woman on $10 bill
By Kathleen Harris, CBC News Posted: Dec 08, 2016 Civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond will be the first Canadian woman to grace the front of the $10 bill. (CBC) Black rights…
Dr. Marie-Françoise Mégie appointed to Canada’s Senate
November 2, 2016 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will recommend, to the Governor General, the appointment of six new, independent Senators to fill vacancies in the…
Vanessa Kanu appointed Senior Vice-President, Mitel Networks Corporation
PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT – Ms Vanessa Kanu The Network of Black Business& Professional Women (NB2PW) is proud to announce that Ms.Vanessa Kanu has been appointed to the position of Senior…
Carol Campbell receives Community Builder award
15 October, 2016 When prominent Ottawa resident, Carol Campbell set out for the annual Jamaican Ottawa Association Heroes’ Awards Gala, she had no idea a surprise was waiting for her. It…
Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard appointed member of Canada’s Senate
Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard PhD, C.M., O.N.S. Photo credit: Dalhousie News 27 October 2016 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of nine new independent senators Thursday, further bolstering the number…
Jamaal Rogers Receives the Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award
Jamaal Rogers Receives the Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award Toronto, September 13, 2016 Jamaal Rogers is the 2016 recipient of the $7,500 Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award. The…
Author Lawrence Hill receives Order of Canada
September 23, 2016 Gov. Gen. David Johnston presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall today as 46 distinguished Canadians joined or were promoted up the ranks. The honorees…
Profile: Sekou Kaba, Canadian Olympic 110-metre hurdler
Canadian 110 metre hurdler, Sekou Kaba is one of the country’s rising track stack stars. On Wednesday 3 August, 2016, over 150 fans, friends, family, former schoolmates and teachers, gathered at the Barrhaven…
Paulette Senior is President and CEO of Canadian Women’s Foundation
Toronto, ON — September 1, 2016 The Canadian Women’s Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulette Senior to the role of President and CEO effective October 11, 2016….