Youthful authors produce innovative guidebook about Ottawa
Authors hope their guidebook will get millennials excited about the capital ELIZABETH PAYNE, OTTAWA CITIZEN Published on: March 25, 2017 Zainab Muse is co-author of a book, An Insider’s…
Michael Arthur : Practical Tips to Sell Your Home Faster for Top Dollar
by Michael Arthur Throughout my experience, I have seen plenty of homeowners having a difficult and frustrating time selling their house quickly at the highest possible price they are looking…
In memoriam: Victor Olufolahan Aiyere
July 28, 1949 – March 15, 2017 Obituary Peacefully at Central West Hospice, on March 15, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Pre-deceased by his parents Julius and Suzanna…
Jamaal Jackson Rogers named Ottawa Poet Laureate
Ottawa introduces first poets laureate in nearly three decades JON WILLING Published on: March 27, 2017 Mayor Jim Watson introduced Ottawa’s new poets laureate — Andrée Lacelle (right) and Jamaal…
Tamara Thermitus Named Head of Quebec Human Rights Commission
Haitian Born Tamara Thermitus Named Head of Quebec Human Rights Commission: First Black Person To Hold Position February 21, 2017 On Tuesday, February 7, Tamara Thermitus was named head of…
Cameroon scores late winner over Egypt in African Nations Cup final
Egypt 1-2 Cameroon: Indomitable Lions win Africa Cup of Nations with stunning second half comeback Second half goals from Nicolas N’Koulou and Vincent Aboubakar secured the impressive comeback victory for…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: What can I wear in my workplace?
Dressing The Part … Does This Include Body Art? by Dr. Helen Ofosu You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and…
Meet the 2017 Black History Ottawa Community Builder award winners
Miranda Harris 2017 Black History Ottawa Community Builder Award (Youth Leadership) For her extensive volunteer work, specifically her leadership as Student Council President during the Earl of March Wellness Week, which…
Andy Kusi-Appiah: Abdirahman Abdi and the integration of Canadians of African descent
Can Abdirahman Abdi’s death tell us anything about the integration of 2nd Generation Canadians of African descent? Prof. Andy Kusi-Appiah Introduction There is no shortage of migration stories in the…
Marlyse Dumel Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
Well known Ottawa-based public prosecutor, Marlyse Dumel was one of three new judges appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective March 1, 2017. The appointments come less than a month…