Dr. Helen Ofosu: Right-Placement – An Alternative To Outplacement
Outplacement – The Basics If you’ve seen movies like The Company Men (2010, starring Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, and Tommy Lee Jones) or you’re up on human resources (HR) services…
Sulaimon Giwa: Policing, anti-Black racism, and the politics of White victimhood
by Sulaimon Giwa In the aftermath of Abdirahman Abdi’s death at the hands of White members of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), a new narrative is beginning to emerge in…
Author Lawrence Hill receives Order of Canada
September 23, 2016 Gov. Gen. David Johnston presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall today as 46 distinguished Canadians joined or were promoted up the ranks. The honorees…
Profile: Sekou Kaba, Canadian Olympic 110-metre hurdler
Canadian 110 metre hurdler, Sekou Kaba is one of the country’s rising track stack stars. On Wednesday 3 August, 2016, over 150 fans, friends, family, former schoolmates and teachers, gathered at the Barrhaven…
Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm: Iqaluit photo gallery
by Seyi Okuribdio-Malcolm Iqaluit is Canada’s smallest and northern-most capital city. I had the opportunity to visit for work. The city left an impression on me that I will not…
Memorial services held for late Nigerian Ambassador Ojo Maduekwe
August 14, 2016 Foreign diplomats joined members of Ottawa’s Nigerian community at a remembrance service at St. Andrew’s Church on Kent Street, in honour of the late High Commissioner, Ambassador…
Paulette Senior is President and CEO of Canadian Women’s Foundation
Toronto, ON — September 1, 2016 The Canadian Women’s Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulette Senior to the role of President and CEO effective October 11, 2016….
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Career Options For Professionals And Aspiring Professionals
By Dr. Helen Ofosu Recently, I’ve discussed some of the career-related challenges facing professionals and aspiring professionals. I’ve shared blog posts on career coaching for professionals and the pros and cons of buying a…
Abdul-Aziz Garuba Jr: Wedding photo gallery
I am a lifestyle photographer, passionate about capturing precious moments and ensuring treasured memories last for a lifetime. Through the lens, I expose and highlight both inward and outward beauty, and portray the…
Diomaunde Maou wins Welcoming Ottawa award
Diomande Maoua, a health care worker, originally from Ivory Coast who arrived in Canada in 2001, was one of the recipients of the 2016 Welcoming Ottawa award. She was nominated by Muhammad…