Bassude: Battling Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome
PTSD: How to finally enjoy the “most wonderful time of the year”. by Maya Bassude The Christmas season is here and what many will call the most wonderful time…
Complaint dismissed against Justice Donald McLeod
Justice Donald McLeod came under fire for meeting with politicians on behalf of foundation Dec 20, 2018 Justice Donald McLeod founded the Federation of Black Canadians. He was…
Adeyefa: African Canadian Association of Ottawa
By John Adeyefa 2018 Year in Review. African Canadian Association of Ottawa African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) is mandated to unite all peoples of African descent…
Nigerian community celebrates Christmas
8, 15 and 22 December 2018 Ottawa’s Nigerian community celebrated its 2018 Christmas in style with events hosted by the various ethnic cultural organisations. The Isokan Yoruba kicked…
YM-YWCA hosts citizenship ceremony
Wednesday 10 October 2018 The Taggart Family YM-YWCA on Argyle Avenue was the scene of a special citizenship ceremony organised by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada during which 40…
Ottawa Police gets Community Equity Council
12 named to revamped Ottawa police community outreach group Matthew Kupfer · CBC News · Oct 29, 2018 Sahada Alolo is the manager of community engagement with the Multifaith Housing Initiative. She…
BBC showcases Black Canadians
Ten Stories of Black People Living In Canada Black people have been living in Canada for centuries, and are one of the fastest growing demographics in the country today. But…
Igbo Catholics celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 28 October, 2018 The Catholic community of Ottawa hosted its 2018 Harvest Thanksgiving service last Sunday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church on St. Laurent Boulevard. The…
Esi Edugyan wins 2nd Giller Book Prize
‘I wasn’t expecting to win,’ B.C.-based author tells gala crowd. ‘So I didn’t prepare a speech.’ Monday November 19, 2018 Esi Edugyan has won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for her…
Viola Desmond featured on $10 bill
Monday, November 19, 2018 Viola Desmond’s sister helps launch new $10 bill Wanda Robson, sister of Viola Desmond, holds the new $10 banknote in Halifax in March. (Darren Calabrese/Canadian Press) …