OPH confronts systemic racism
17 OCT 2022 Ottawa Public Health confronts systemic racism, initiates action plan for reform A recent Ottawa Public Health campaign promoted community conversations about racism — “a public health issue that is…
Grandmother graduates university at 85
Ovation for 89-year-old at York convocation Phil Tsekouras CTV News Toronto Multi-Platform Writer Published Oct. 18, 2022 A recent fall convocation ceremony in Toronto had a very special graduate in attendance:…
Community Builder award for Patrick Bondo
9 October 2022 United way award for Patrick Bondo Patrick Newton Bondo. Photo provided. Patrick is a reliable and motivated individual who cares about his community. He lives by the…
CADHO hosts kidney health webinar
The Case for Closing the Gap in kidney health in ACB communities. By Joy Osiagwu. Friday 19 August 2022 What information do you have about your kidney health? The Canadians…
Ebewele receives research fellowship
Focused on climate change, U of T grad student is working on bioreactors to clean water and sequester CO2 Oseremen Ebewele, a master’s student in chemical engineering, monitors a system…
V2V JAM tournament
The Newest Combined Black Owned Business Convention hit Ottawa in grand style. By Joy Osiagwu Rideau Sports Centre Saturday 13 August 2022 Young Black entrepreneurs in Ottawa are breaking their…
Timmins appoints Kristin Murray mayor
Murray is the first person of colour to serve as mayor in the city of Timmins CBC News · August 10, 2022 Timmins, Ont., city council has appointed Kristin Murray as…
In memory of Cynthia Bled
March 31, 1933 ~ August 6, 2022 (age 89) BLED, Cynthia March 31, 1933 – August 6, 2022 Peacefully at Montfort Hospital on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Dearly loved mother of Claudette Bled…
Frankson: LaFlamme’s firing a disgrace
Lisa LaFlamme’s firing by CTV News a disgrace by Greg Frankson 16 August 2022 The ham-handed firing of Lisa LaFlamme is an abject disgrace, an affront to fair-mindedness, and a…
School named after Rita Cox
Toronto School Renamed In Honour Of Beloved Retired Head Librarian, Dr. Rita Cox Wednesday, June 15, 2022 By Neil Armstrong Queen Victoria Public School in Parkdale, Toronto, has been renamed…