Haitian-Canadian gospel artist Ferline Regis
On June 7, 2013, Ottawa gospel artist and vocal teacher Ferline Regis was one of six finalists who performed at the 2013 Ontario Pop gala concert, at the Gladstone Theatre....
Ottawa’s 1st Afro-Caribbean Cotillion
On April 6, 2013, at the Centurion Conference & Events Centre, the Cultural Arts Studio of Afro-Caribbean Dance presented its inaugural Afro-Caribbean Cotillion Dinner & Ball. During this sold-out “debutante-ball”...
St Lucia Independence Day Dinner
On March 9, 2013, St Lucia celebrated their independence with a gala. At this gala, former SLOA president Noella Charles was presented with a surprise United Way Community Builder Award. Up-and-coing...
LLoyd Stanford reunites with Keith Spicer
On June 17, 2013, at the University of Ottawa’s Desmarais Building, retired public servant Lloyd Stanford was among the many who attended a lecture by Keith Spicer, the first Commissioner of...
John Akpata CD Launch at Mercury Lounge
On August 20, 2013, at The Mercury Lounge, award-winning spokenword artist John Akpata performed in front of friends and fans at the official launch of his CD “John Akpata LIVE...
Faces at Community Cup
Held on June 30, 2013 at Ottawa’s Brewer Park, the Community Cup was the final event of the first annual “Welcoming Ottawa Week”. Thanks to Sarah Onyango for the pictures.
Nduka Otiono: To Mother, A Garland of Honours
Saturday 28 December 2024 TO MOTHER, A GARLAND OF HONOURS Tribute by NDUKA OTIONO, writer and Director of the Institute of African Studies at Carleton University, who recently lost his...
Ali: Perspective on International Women’s Day
Wednesday 8 March 2023 A Muslim Woman’s Perspective on International Women’s Day by Faduno Ali Wednesday 8 March, 2023 As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I take a moment to...
Gala honours Yasir Naqvi and Unita Louis
Saturday 24 August 2019 Two icons of Ottawa’s multicultural community were honoured last Saturday at a gala organised and hosted by Flo’s Seniors, under the leadership of our own indefatigable...
Isobel Granger honoured with Harry Jerome award for Public advocacy
Photo credit: Debbie Miller 22 April, 2017 Ottawa’s favourite police officer was the recipient of yet another award, this time the prestigious Harry Jerome Award for public advocacy. Established in 1983,...
