University of Ottawa hosts 4th annual Sickle Cell Day conference
Thursday 18 June 2026 University of Ottawa hosts 4th annual Sickle Cell Day conference by Asantewa Nkuah, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health held the 4th...
MP Yasir Naqvi: Spring Parliamentary Session Delivered for Canadians
Tuesday 30 June 2026 Spring Parliamentary Session Delivered for Canadians by Yasir Naqvi, MP, Ottawa Centre In my conversations with constituents this month, one thing keeps coming up: how proud Canadians...
Pearson Centre celebrates the Hon. Jean Augustine
Monday 1 June 2026 On June 1, The Pearson Centre was proud to host its Annual Laureate Award Dinner in the beautiful Canada Room at the National Arts Centre in...
The case for police officers in schools
The Case for Police Officers in Schools by Calvin Lawrence The debate over police officers in schools has become increasingly polarized. For some, the presence of a police officer in...
In loving memory: Lorna Harvey
Monday 8 June 2026 In Loving Memory of Lorna Harvey It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lorna Harvey on May 27, 2026, at the...
Walk with Excellence: Ottawa Black community celebrates graduate class of 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 Ottawa Black Community Celebrates Graduates of the Class of 2026 by Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Imniative reporter A spirit of pride, encouragement, and collective responsibility filled...
Black Youth Court Navigation program: Helping Black youth understand their rights
Friday 19 June 2026 Black Youth Court Navigation program: Knowledge as Protection – Helping Black Youth Understand Their Rights by Ijeoma Ukazu, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Addressing a group of...
Community Coalition Promotes Wellness and Mental Health
Saturday 20 June 2026 Community Coalition Promotes Wellness and Mental Health by Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Members of Ottawa’s African, Caribbean, and Black communities gathered at the Sandy...
Community and Family Celebrate Phyllis Bourne at 70
Saturday, June 6, 2026 Community and Family Celebrate Phyllis Bourne at 70 by Obasola Bamigbola, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Family, friends, and community leaders gathered at the Mosaic Convention Centre...
Welcoming Ottawa Week Resource Fair Connects Newcomers to Services, Community and Belonging
Thursday 25 June 2026 Welcoming Ottawa Week Resource Fair Connects Newcomers to Services, Community and Belonging by Ijeoma Ukazu, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jointly organized by the Ottawa Public Library,...