Dominique Hussey appointed Chief Executive Officer
Monday 13 November 2023 The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers is delighted to announce that the partners of Bennett Jones have elected Dominique Hussey as the next Chief Executive Officer…
Dr. Danielle Brown-Shreves named Ontario Family Physician of the Year
Ontario College of Family Physicians names Ottawa-based doctor, Dr. Danielle Brown-Shreves as 2023 Ontario Family Physician of the Year Wednesday 22 November 2023 The Family Physician of the Year Award…
United Way East Ontario 2023 Community Builders of the year
Friday 10 November 2023 Our hearts are so full. Last night we heard the powerful voices of people who are resolved to rally our communities to stop the terrible rise…
Uzoma Asagwara appointed Deputy Premier of Manitoba
Monday 23 October 2023 History was made in Manitoba as Nigerian-Canadian Uzoma Asagwara was appointed the first Black woman as the province’s Deputy Premier. This followed the election of the…
Patrice Hall-Johnson wins Prime Minister’s Teaching Achievement award
Patrice Hall-Johnson: Leadership in Education Year: 2023 — Province: OntarioCertificate of Achievement Recipient Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolOttawa, OntarioKindergarten, French, Language, Math, Religion, Art, Forest School “Teaching full-day kindergarten is not an…
Ann Marie Vanneste wins Prime Minister’s Teaching Excellence award
Ann Marie Vanneste: Culturally Responsible Pedagogy Year: 2023 — Province: OntarioCertificate of Excellence Recipient All Saints Catholic High SchoolKanata, OntarioGrades 9,10,11,12 – Civics, Careers, Religion Learning Strategies “I have personally witnessed the…
Richard Connell AKA Papa Ritchie
Profile: Richard Connell (Papa Ritchie) Ottawa by Dave Tulloch The University of Ottawa CHUO Radio obtained its broadcast license from the CRTC in 1991. CHUO transmits on the 89.1 MHz…
Storyteller Itah Sadu feted by York University
Storyteller and Community Builder Itah Sadu celebrated at University in Toronto Source: Angles Covered Wednesday 18 October 2023 By Neil Armstrong One of Canada’s most beloved storytellers, Itah Sadu, who…
Canada Post unveils Willie O’Ree commemorative stamp
Collectible is tribute to Hockey Hall of Famer who was 1st Black player in NHL Source: NHL By William Douglas, NHL.com Staff Writer Saturday 28 October 2023 Canada Post is…
Kaleb Aman wins International Design award
Carleton University student Kaleb Aman, wins prestigious International Design award by Ruth Aman, Editorial Associate The James Dyson Award is an International Design award given annually to university students who…