OAG’s Franklin Carmichael in Group of Seven stamp series

 In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first exhibition of the Group of Seven, Canada Post is issuing a new series of stamps featuring striking landscapes by original members of the Group. The set includes In the Nickel Belt (1928) by Franklin Carmichael, a work from the Firestone Collection

Ottawa Celebrates Black History Month

 Photo credit: Government of Canada This past weekend, Ottawa kicked off Black History Month with the official opening ceremony at City Hall. Hosted by Black History Ottawa (BHO), the ceremony was an afternoon of music, inspiring speeches, recognition of groundbreakers and leaders in the community, and more. Photo credit: Canada Post

An Illegal Push by Trudeau has led him to a lawsuit with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers

 The Canada Post workers are officially launching a suit against the Trudeau Government. After weeks of an on-going strike effecting parcels everywhere, the union of postal workers is filing a constitutional challenge over last months back-to-work legislation. Also known as Bill C-89, the federal government initiated the legislation at the

105th Grey Cup & Grey Cup Festival Transportation Plan Unveiled

 In five days the 105th Grey Cup Festival presented by Shaw kicks-off with the arrival of the prized trophy that will be played for November 26th at a sold-out TD Place in the 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw. On Thursday, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group in partnership with the City of

Black History Month’s 20th Anniversary Shines on Accomplishments and Challenges

 All photos courtesy of Damira Davletyarova. Kika Otiono smiles shyly while onstage. She is facing a full auditorium at the Black History Month kick-off event at Saint Paul University. Otiono is about to receive the 2016 Youth Builder Award for her leadership and work that makes Ottawa a more diverse

Tiny Pieces of Paper Tell Canada’s Story: The Canadian Stamp Collection Is Now Open

 More than 3,000 stamps are on display at the Canadian Stamp Collection. This exhibit is now open to the public at the Canadian Museum of History. Museum goers can trace Canada’s history from 1851 with the extremely rare and valuable 1851 Three Pence Beaver stamp (Canada’s very first stamp), to