Black soiree brings Christmas to Ottawa
Flo’s Seniors and ACB Wellness Resource Centre host Black Christmas Soiree Saturday 21 December 2024 By Godwin Ifedi, Editor The Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse on Heatherington Road was the scene…
Ottawa Public Health: Preventing Falls and Dressing Warmly This Winter
by Beverley Croft Wednesday 18 December 2024 Did you know that Ottawa is one of the coldest winter capitals in the world? The months of December, January, and February are…
Fabienne Colas appointed to Order of Canada
Source: City News Montreal By Jessica Barile Wednesday 18 December, 2024 President and founder of The Fabienne Colas Foundation, Fabienne Colas, was appointed to the Order of Canada on Wednesday for…
“The Lion King” roars back to Ottawa
The “Lion King” Roars Back to Ottawa: A Majestic Journey Through the African Savanna By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate Thursday 7 November 2024 Having already played more than 10,000 performances…
AIDS Committee of Ottawa marks World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day 2024: AIDS Committee of Ottawa calls for an end to HIV Stigma Friday 29 November 2024 By Ijeoma Ukazu, Editorial Associate Despite the chilly weather on Friday…
St. Lucia Association celebrates Jounen Kwéyòl
Saturday 26 October 2024 St. Lucia Ottawa Association Celebrates Vibrant Jounen Kwéyòl 2024 with Unforgettable Cultural Showcase by Marshall Celestin, President, St. Lucia Ottawa Association The newly elected executive of…
Community Builder award for Suzette Small-Weekes
Saturday 2 November 2024 Iconic community leader and social justice advocate Suzette Small-Weekes got the surprise of her life last Saturday. As President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines…
Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition’s 2024 Volunteer award winners
Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition honours 5 volunteers with Volunteer Recognition Awards by Michelle James Wednesday 30 October 2024 While all our members and partners are volunteering their time, energy and…
Report: Systemic Anti-Black Discrimination in Canada’s Federal Public Service
Friday 8 November 2024 Source: Black Class Action Secretariat TORONTO, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A groundbreaking new report uncovers an alarming pattern of systemic anti-Black discrimination within Canada’s federal public service….
Order of Ottawa award for Professor Josephine Etowa
Thursday 14 November 2024 Ottawa’s own Professor Josephine Etowa was awarded the Order of Ottawa by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, at a ceremony at City Hall on Thursday 14 November 2024….