Chike Nwakanma receives prestigious City of Ottawa award
25 May, 2016 Chikezirim Nwakanma is a man with a mission. A licensed diesel engine technician with the City of Ottawa’s OC Transpo Transit Services, he was recently recognised with...
Local Ottawa entrepreneurs create innovative app for hair stylists
Photo credit: Meron Berhe by John Eke Excitingly, Canadian tech startups are getting a lot of buzz in the media lately. While Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo are all booming, don’t count...
Parliamentary Secretary Celina Ceasar-Chavannes honoured by Black Business and Professional Women
by Sarah Onyango 4 May 2016 On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, members of The Network of Black Business & Professional Women gathered at Santé Restaurant, steps away from Parliament Hill, for their Annual...
Grace and elegance mark 2016 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion
Saturday, 9 April The Centurion Centre on Colonade Road was packed to the rafters as the 2016 Afro-Caribbean Cotillion got under way. This annual event has become an important feature of...
African Community organisations come together with one voice
by John Adeyefa In the wake of last year 2015 South African Xenophobia attack on some African immigrants in South Africa. The Nigerian Canadian Association President John Adeyefa reached out...
Jaku Konbit honours its volunteers
by Ken Campbell JK’S Volunteer Appreciation Event On April 29th a small gathering of members, volunteers and supporters came together to celebrate their collective work and contributions to the success of...
Profile: Jamaican Ottawa Community Association
JAMAICAN OTTAWA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION by Judith Headley Aims and Objectives of J(O)CA In keeping with the Corporations’ purpose, the aims and objectives of J(O)CA are: To promote amity, unity...
Calvin Lawrence: When is Police use of force justified?
by Calvin Lawrence I am a seventh generation Black Canadian. I was also a police officer for 36 years. I have worked in a city, rural, and federal environment. The...
Community Profile: The Academy – Ottawa’s Gospel Music Community Choir
The Academy: Ottawa’s Gospel Music Community Choir by MacAndrew Clarke Since its inception in 2013, The Academy choir has been blessing Ottawa with rich, diverse, and uplifting gospel music. As...
Seminar promotes healthy lifestyles in black community
By MacAdrew Clarke On Saturday, April 16, eight Ottawa-based black community organizations, hosted the 8th annual Health and Wellness Seminar from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, at the Public Service...