Guyana Association holds Mothers’ Day Luncheon
On Sunday, May 11, 2014, the Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Inc. held its Annual Mothers’ Day Luncheon at the Good Companions Seniors’ Centre. This signature GOCA event drew an unprecedented…
Faces at Sierra Leone Independence Day celebrations
Saturday May 3, the entire Sierra Leone community in Ottawa gathered with family and friends to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the country’s independence. Hosted by the Sierra Leone Community…
Glitz and Glamour at 2014 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion ball
The Afro-Caribbean Cotillion is an annual School of Afro-Caribbean Dance initiative, held this year on Saturday April 6th, 2013 in the Imperial Empress Ballroom of The Centurion Conference and Event…
St. Lucia Ottawa Association Fund raising gala February 22 2014
St. Lucians and their friends in Ottawa and beyond gathered on Saturday 22 February at the Westin Ottawa Hotel on Colonel By Drive, under the distinguished patronage of Consul General…
Ghana community celebrates national day in Ottawa
The Ghana community in the national capital region celebrated the 57th anniversary of their independence on March 8, 2014. Ghana became an independent nation in 1957, with their iconic first…
Black History Month in North Dundas: Dan Hill follows in his grandparents’ footsteps
DAN HILL FOLLOWS IN HIS GRANDPARENTS’ FOOTSTEPS A Review: Dan Hill Live! At The Old Town Hall, February 8 & 9, 2014 by Ann Brady There’s a beautiful passage in…
Global Community Alliance gala brings Black History Month to a rousing end
Kelly and Yomi Pratt have done it again! Under their flagship Global Community Alliance, they pulled off yet another incredibly successful Black History Month gala on Saturday 22 February at…
TD Bank hosts Black History Month reception
TD Bank continued its support of Black History Month by hosting a reception at the National Arts Centre on 31 January to mark the beginning of Black History Month, an…
Minister of Labour Yasir Naqvi hosts new Year levee
Popular MPP and Ontario Minister of Labour hosted his annual New Year levee at his constituency office on 109 Catherine Street on Saturday 18 January. Scores of admirers from Ottawa’s…
Jamaican Association honours its volunteers
JOCA Volunteer appreciation On January 18, 2014, The Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association paid tribute to their 2013 volunteers. President Joanne Robinson, thanked the members for coming and expressed the gratitude…