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Greetings for Thaalam 2015 – Councillor Mike Layton

By Editor - July 4th, 2015

Greetings for Thaalam 2015 - Councillor Mike Layton

Congratulations to CYTA and to all those who have worked tirelessly to deliver what is sure to be a very exciting event. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event and continued success.



Greetings for Thaalam 2015 – MP Arnold Chan

By Editor - July 3rd, 2015

Greetings for Thaalam 2015 - MP Arnold Chan

I extend my appreciation to the entire organizing committee of the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance, their dedicated volunteers, and all the participants who made this event possible. Congratulations to all the award winners who are being recognized this evening. Please accept my best wishes for a successful event.



Greetings for Thaalam 2015 – MP Paul Calandra

By Editor - July 1st, 2015

Greetings for Thaalam 2015 - MP Paul Calandra

It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings to all the participants in the Thaalam 2015: The Ultimate Gaana Competition. Hosted by the Arts & Culture Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA), this is a brilliant opportunity for our youth to showcase their many talents.



Greetings for Thaalam 2015 – Hon. Judy Sgro

By Editor - June 30th, 2015

Greetings for Thaalam 2015 - Hon. Judy Sgro

On behalf of the Parliamentary Caucus of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Leader Justin Trudeau, I am deeply honoured and pleased to add my name to the list of those extending best wishes as you compete and showcase your personal talents and skills through this up-beat and invigorating genre of music.



Greetings for Thaalam 2015 From Councillor Chin Lee

By Editor - June 26th, 2015

Greetings for Thaalam 2015 From Councillor Chin Lee

On behalf of the City of Toronto and constituents in Ward 41 – Scarborough Rouge River, I am pleased to offer my sincere best wishes to everyone attending the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance’s (CTYA’s) Thaalam 2015: The Ultimate Gaana Competition



When

By Editor - May 31st, 2015

When

When the bombs fall
The tears of orphan children flood the debris
Anguish in their eyes echo and burn the souls of their dead parents
Their eyes burdened with sorrow purges bloodshed and conflict
And any hope that fills the world disintegrates with the rotting corpses



Regenesis – Book Drive

By Editor - May 29th, 2015

Regenesis - Book Drive

Regenesis: new birth, renewal. A book drive will be held at Scarborough Civic Centre on June 1 starting at 3:00 p.m., in memory of the burning of the Jaffna Library on the nights of May 31st and June 1st, 1981. All books will be donated to the SickKids Hospital.



Manathil Uruthi Vendum – Let’s Talk Healthy Minds

By Editor - May 8th, 2015

Manathil Uruthi Vendum - Let's Talk Healthy Minds

Our aim is to promote action that changes attitudes and behaviours toward mental health. This journey began in 2014 and with the support of individuals, community groups and organizations, we are entering our second year hosting the “Manathil Uruthi Vendum” workshop and with everyone’s continuous support, we hope to work towards fostering knowledge and improving collaboration both within the Tamil community and mainstream. This is a free event and we welcome everyone from the community to come out to our workshop. If you are interested, please register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/manathil-uruthi-vendum-tickets-16546747768.



Tamileelam Challenge Cup Volleyball 2015 – Results

By Editor - April 28th, 2015

Tamileelam Challenge Cup Volleyball 2015 - Results

This year’s finals showcased a great match between Devilz and Smack That. After an extremely tight game, the Devilz prevailed as the winners.



Tamileelam Challenge Cup – Volleyball 2015

By Editor - April 2nd, 2015

Tamileelam Challenge Cup – Volleyball 2015

The battle to crown the new Tamileelam Challenge Cup Champion is fast arriving as the Athletics Council of CTYA will be hosting the 2015 Volleyball Tamil Eelam Challenge Cup. The tournament is open to everyone and we are having a call out of teams from 6 to 10 players. To register a team, please email: athletics@ctya.org or contact 416.428.8467. The last day to register is Sunday, April 19th 2015.