Singer Pierre Kwenders wows fans at the National Arts Centre
By: Annette Ejiofor Pierre Kwenders was in Ottawa on February 12th, 2015, at the National Arts Centre, and it was an electrifying experience. Born October 31,1985 in the Congo, Kwenders…
YMCA-YWCA celebrates Black History Month in style
Thursday 26 February 2015 The Ottawa YMCA-YWCA capped off a month of Black History Month celebrations with a closing ceremony at their downtown location on Argyle Street. Easily the highlight…
Nigerian Panorama showcases country’s history and culture
Saturday 21 February 2015 About thirty hardy souls who braved Ottawa’s frigid icy winter storm and made their way to the Ottawa Public Library on Metcalfe Street, were the recipients…
Colonel By Secondary School celebrates Black History Month “In Living Colour”
Wednesday 11 February 2015 Colonel By Secondary School was abuzz on Wednesday as hundreds of students, parents, family and friends gathered at their auditorium to witness an amazing spectacle titled…
Minister Bob Chiarelli hosts New Year levee
Sunday 4 January 2015 Over a hundred guests were in attendance as Ottawa-West Nepean MPP and Minister of Energy, Bob Chiarelli, hosted his annual New Year levee at…
Minister Yasir Naqvi holds new Year Levee
Sunday 18 January, 2015. MPP and Minister of Correctional Services and Community Safety & Government House Leader, Yasir Naqvi, hosted scores of friends and supporters to his annual new…
Ottawa Church of God holds live musical concert
Saturday 3 January 2015 Hundreds of church members, family and friends kicked off the new year at the Ottawa Church of God on Carling Avenue to enjoy a musical…
Igbo community celebrates Christmas in style
Saturday 20 December 2014 Ottawa’s Igbo community gathered last Saturday at the Jim Robillard Centre on Carling Ave to celebrate Christmas with friends and family. The evening was marked…
Festival Kafé-Karamel in Gatineau
Every summer, the National Capital Region comes alive with exciting cultural activities and Festival Kafé-Karamel is one of them. 2014 was the second edition of this free urban outdoor party…
Faces at the 2014 Kwanzaa celebrations
Saturday, December 27 On Saturday, December 27, 2014, Jaku Konbit held its annual Kwanzaa celebration at the Jim Robillard Centre. Created by African-American activist and scholar Maulana Karenga in…