Ishaka showcases Burundian music and dance
by Sarah Onyango Sunday 17 June Groupe Culturel Ishaka Cultural Group 700 audience members who packed the Algonquin Commons theatre, last night, at your 10th anniversary show! I…
NCAO inaugurates new Board of Directors
Sunday 8 July Close to a hundred members of the Nigerian Canadian Association Ottawa were at the Jim Durrell Community Centre on Walkley Road to witness the swearing in of…
Newcomer Theatre show at Dundonald Park
Tuesday 12 June On a hot steamy afternoon, a small crowd was at Dundonald Park on Somerset Street to watch a live performance of music and poetry by the Newcomer…
Nigerians welcome Bishop Ezeokafor
Friday 22 June The Nigerian community in Ottawa welcomed His Lordship, Most Reverend Paulinus C. Ezeokafor, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anambra State, Nigeria, who was in Ottawa for…
Did Africa win the World Cup of soccer?
France’s World Cup soccer players are as African as they want to be French players celebrate at the end of the final match between France and Croatia at the…
In memory of Nosa Ogbebor
Remembering Nosakhare Ogbebor 1979-2018 Friday 20 July The Nigerian community in Ottawa was in turmoil as they struggled with the news of the sudden death of one of…
Ililli Ahmed: Testament to Black women
A Testament to Black Canadian Women: The achievements and legacy of Kathleen Livingstone By: Ililli Ahmed In my mind, there are only a few things more remarkable, inspiring and…
Nigerian Association elects new executive
Sunday 17 June The Jack Purcell Community Centre off Elgin Street was jam packed with close to 400 Nigerians as they gathered to elect the new executive committee for…
Carl Nicholson awarded honorary degree
Iconic community leader Carl Nicholson awarded honorary degree by Algonquin College Tuesday 19 June Executive Director of the Catholic Centre for Immigration was on Tuesday awarded an honorary degree from…
Six Black candidates elected in Ontario
Thursday 7 June The tsunami that marked the election of the Conservative Party, led by political maverick, Doug Ford, also saw the election of six Black candidates at the June…