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…
Bob Dawson: Diversity in hockey
Hockey’s Evolution Through the Lens of Diversity by Bob Dawson Contrary to popular belief, hockey wasn’t invented, but rather evolved and grew slowly in popularity over time. Hence, pinpointing…
Municipal candidates Meet & Greet
Photo credit: Black Ottawa Business Network Tuesday 12 June One Resource Recruitment on Besserer Street was the scene of the very first “Meet and Greet” event introducing Black…