Kika Otiono: The Evolution of Modern Humour
The Evolution of Modern Humour By Kika Otiono, Associate Editor September 24, 2018 The evolution of humour in modern pop culture context is remarkable. Comedy is meant to induce laughter,…
Dina Epale: Orléans Ward
The Voice of Orléans Ward By Dina Epale – Cameroonian by birth, Jamaican by heritage, Canadian by choice. I am running as city Councillor for ward 1 (Orléans) in…
Jean Augustine honoured With Nelson Mandela award
Dr. Jean Augustine — who has received five honourary doctorates: from the University of Toronto, McGill University, Guelph University, York University and Trent University — delivers her acceptance speech,…
Flag raising for Jamaican independence anniversary
Monday 6 August The Jamaica Ottawa Community Association (JOCA) marked the country’s 56th independence day anniversary with a Jamaican flag raising ceremony at City Hall last Monday. The theme for…
House of PainT Hip Hop challenge
Saturday 25 August 2018 House of PainT Festival celebrated its 15th year in Ottawa last week. On Saturday, More than 100 graffiti artists, urban dancers, Mc’s Poets, bands, and…
Bishop Afolabi: Building Without an Architect
September 2018 by Bishop Jacob Afolabi People in modem societies are too advanced to build anything without the input of an architect or a designer. But there are still…
Igbo Women’s Association host fund-raiser
Sunday 26 August 2018 Over a hundred people were at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church on St. Laurent Boulevard on Sunday to participate in the church’s Family Day…
TrinBago Day celebrates twin-island culture
Sunday 19 August 2018 The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa (TTAO) hosted its annual TrinbaGo Day on Sunday, an opportunity for the island country’s citizens in Canada’s national capital…
Judicial hearing on Federation of Black Canadians
Judge Donald McLeod faces involvement in Black advocacy group By JACQUES GALLANTLegal Affairs Reporter 22 August, 2018 A Brampton judge is facing a discipline hearing over his involvement with a…
Hasina Kamanzi : APESH*T: the Power of Images
September 2018 Album Review: APESH*T: the Power of Images by Hasina Kamanzi On June 16th 2018, The Carters, a duo composed of the power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z, released the…