Model Deddeh Howard sends diversity message by recreating famous photo shoots
Model Deddeh Howard has found a powerful way of highlighting the lack of diversity in her industry. She’s recreated famous models’ photo shoots from recent advertising campaigns by putting herself…
Maya Annik Bedward receives CBC 2016 Business of Broadcasting Mentorship award
2016 WIFT-T CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship Recipient: Maya Annik Bedward TORONTO, November 21, 2016 – Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce Maya Annik…
Ontario Anti-racism consultation comes to Ottawa
Tackle racism with school changes, provincial task force told in Ottawa Saturday’s stop in Ottawa was the last of a 10-city consultation tour to craft an anti-racism plan By Andrew Foote,…
Nigeria beat Cameroon to win the 2016 women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Desire Oparanozie scored the winning goal for Nigeria 3 December, 2016 Nigeria won the women’s Africa Cup of Nations for an eighth time after a 1-0 win over hosts…
Remembering Stanley Grizzle, Canada’s first Black Citizenship judge
Canada’s first black citizenship judge died at 97 this year, 1 day after Remembrance Day By John Rieti, CBC News Posted: Nov 26, 2016 Stanley Grizzle, Canada’s first black citizenship judge…
Family, congregation bid farewell to teen sisters killed in Greely crash
2 teen sisters identified as victims in Greely crash Rahema and Elizabeth Muzaliwa had immigrated to Canada from Congo CBC News Dec 09, 2016 Rahema (left) and Elizabeth (right) Muzaliwa…
Isobel Granger receives International Peace-keeping award
5 December, 2016 Isobel Granger, centre, is flanked by Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau and El Chantiry, Chair Police Services Board Staff Sergeant Isobel Granger has added another feather…
Michael Arthur: Ottawa’s record-breaking home sales streak ends despite increased condo sales
Licenced Real Estate Sales Representative ★ Strategic Real Estate Investor/Entrepreneur ★ Market Researcher ★ Certified Negotiation Expert®★ miketheagent.ca Dec 7 Ottawa’s record-breaking home sales streak ends despite increased condo sales…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Corporate Scapegoat: How Will I Ever Get Another Job?
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | So you got fired, and not because you got caught smoking in your office after hours, or tried to fix the motherboard of the copier…
Black civil rights activist Viola Desmond to be 1st Canadian woman on $10 bill
By Kathleen Harris, CBC News Posted: Dec 08, 2016 Civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond will be the first Canadian woman to grace the front of the $10 bill. (CBC) Black rights…