MacAndrew Clarke: Genesis
Genesis by MacAndrew Clarke Perhaps I could begin, with how I used the pen/ or where these poems been, and why I kept them in/ what Lauryn Hill…
Visual artist Kosisochukwu holds photo exhibition
Self-portrait: Kosi Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Thursday 14 September Tucked away in a leafy neighbourhood in the Glebe is Studio Sixty-Six, an oasis for upcoming artists to showcase…
Ottawa YM -YWCA Job fair attracts hundreds
Wednesday 13 September Hundreds of job seekers were at the Merivale Mall on Wednesday to explore employment opportunities at a job fair organised by the Ottawa YM-YWCA. Employers…
Meiz Majdoub: Know your mortgage insurance
by Meiz Majdoub Buying a home can be a stressful experience. It all gets quite overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. One needs to be mindful that buying mortgage…
Barbados 150 showcases beauty of Caribbean island
C Comedians Rum and Coke entertain the audience Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Sunday 24 September The unseasonably sweltering heat…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Divorce … Does It Have To Go To Work With You?
Divorce … Does It Have To Go To Work With You? by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 29, 2017 | A marital or other significant split is essentially just that, it’s a split that…
Sara Khembo Alfazema: How to slay in African prints every day of the week
By Sara Khembo Alfazema @skalfazema alfazemasara.wordpress.com Sizzling Fall Fashion for Men and Women Dedicated to personalized style, this feature presents male and female readers with inspirational ideas on…
Nigerian-Canadian doctors learn about best business practices
Saturday 5 August Ottawa’s famed Chateau Laurier hotel was a fitting venue for the 16th annual conference of the Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists. CANPAD as it is…
Thanksgiving service marks Jamaica’s 55th independence anniversary
Saturday 6 August Ottawa’s Jamaican community celebrated the 55th anniversary of their country’s independence with a service of thanksgiving at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Benjamin Avenue. Among the…
Trinidad & Tobago showcased at Lansdowne Park
Sunday 20 August, 2017 On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of independence, Trinidad and Tobago held a special event, termed “Trinbago” at Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park, to showcase the culture…