War Museum hosts Remembrance Day memorial for Black veterans
Monday 11 November 2024 Canadian War Museum hosts Remembrance Day memorial for Black veterans by Sarah Onyango, Black History Ottawa community Outreach Officer I spent part 2 of my 2024…
Dapo Agoro Fun Day celebrates life of youthful hero
Saturday 31 August 2024 The annual Dapo Agoro Funday took place at the Blackburn Community Park on Saturday 31 August 2024. A day to honour the life of a promising…
Empress Nyiringango thrills Ottawa fans
Rwandan Canadian award-winning singer-songwriter, Empress Nyiringango wows fans at the Shenkman Arts Theatre by Sarah Onyango Sunday 8 September 2024 Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of taking in some…
Miguel Des Armas lights up Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference
Miguel Des Armas leads Ottawa Latin Jazz conference by Sarah Onyango Sunday 22 September 2024 And it’s a wrap!!! Last night’s dazzling performances by Primary Colours and the Miguel de…
Rev Anthony Bailey’s final Sunday service features Imani Gospel Choir
Saturday 23 September 2024 by Sarah Onyango Since I won’t be in town for Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey‘s last sermon before his retirement, I thought I’d head to Parkdale United…
Canadian Museum of History hosts Emancipation Day event
Thursday 1 August 2024 Canada’s national capital celebrates Emancipation Day in style by Sarah Onyango Many thanks to the Canadian Museum of History for this afternoon’s splendid Emancipation Day featuring…
Flo’s Seniors honours outstanding community leaders
Sunday 25 August 2024 Over two hundred guests were in attendance at the Blu Legacy Convention Centre on N Bowesville Road as three outstanding community leaders and advocates were honoured…
Newlife Project celebrates 10th Anniversary
Saturday 24 August 2024 Founder Brenda Williams leads Newlife Project Inc. 10th Anniversary celebration by Olivia Barrett The themes of capacity building, innovation and empowerment were front and centre throughout…
Rockers’ Sports Club celebrates 50th anniversary
Saturday 6 July 2024 Ottawa’s premier Caribbean sports club celebrates 50th anniversary 1974-2024 by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Over 300 guests were in attendance last night at the Sala San Marco…
US Embassy hosts 2024 Independence Day celebrations
Thursday 4 July 2024 U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen and Mrs. Rhonda R. Cohen, hosted the Ottawa 2024 Independence Day Celebration of the United States of America. The event located…
