St. Lucia annual Jounen Kwèyól celebration
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, the St. Lucia Ottawa Association presented its annual Jounen Kwèyól celebration at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. This year’s event, which was held under the…
Nigerians celebrate Independence anniversary in style
20 September to 4 October 2014 October 1, 1960 was a memorable day, as the new Federal Republic of Nigeria formally attained its independence from colonial Great Britain. Nigeria’s 54th…
Ugandans celebrate Independence Day
On October 11, 2014, the Uganda Association of Ottawa held its annual Independence Day dinner and dance at the Jim Robillard Centre. The event featured speeches by the Ugandan High Commissioner…
Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Independence day with gala
On Saturday, September 20, 2014, the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa presented a colourful gala dinner at Tudor Banquet Hall to celebrate their twin islands’ 38th year as a republic. Ottawa…
Glitz and glamour at Latin- American festival parade
On Sunday, September 7, downtown Ottawa was awash in vibrant colours and music as the Latin American Festival Parade made its way down Elgin Street to City Hall where the…
National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica wows fans in Ottawa
August 5 and 10 The National youth Orchestra of Jamaica wowed fans every where they played in their very first tour of Canada. From City Hall during the Jamaican Day…
Trinbago Day marked with embassy reception and festival
On August 15, 2014, the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago in conjunction with the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa, hosted a reception for a delegation from…
Yasir Naqvi hosts annual Liberal Party BBQ
August 20, 2014, at 1826 Prince of Wales Drive Popular MPP Yasir Naqvi was joined by numerous supporters and well wishers at the Ottawa Centre Provincial Liberal Association 24th Annual…
Golf fundraiser for Black Canadian Scholarship Fund
Friday August 8 Themed Augustfest, the popular annual fundraising golf tournament organised by the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund (BCSF) drew golfers from Ottawa’s diverse communities at the Anderson Links. BCSF…
JAM Day brings rousing end to Jamaican Independence celebrations
Saturday August 9, hundreds of revelers were at Mooney’s Bay for a day of fun, music, dance and laughter for friends and families of Jamaican Canadians. With Papa Ritchie dishing…