Posts Tagged ‘News’


A Gun & A Ring goes to Shanghai!

By Editor - May 21st, 2013

 A Gun & A Ring goes to Shanghai!

A Gun & A Ring, has been nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award at the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).



Thazhumbakam visits City of Markham!

By Editor - May 16th, 2013

Thazhumbakam visits City of Markham!

Thazhumbakam Mobile Exhibitions took place today May 16, and will continue tomorrow, May 17, 2013 from 10 am – 5pm at the Great Hall, Markham Civic Center.



Thazhumbakam mobile museum visits McMaster!

By Editor - May 16th, 2013

Thazhumbakam mobile museum visits McMaster!

Thazhumbakam mobile museum opened Tuesday May 14th in McMaster, Hamilton. Here are some photos of the exhibit!



TYO-Canada – G for Genocide Campaign

By Editor - May 16th, 2013

TYO-Canada - G for Genocide Campaign

G for Genocide Campaign
Thursday, May 16, 2013
From 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
At Dundas Square (Yonge and Dundas)
Toronto, Canada



Historic “Vanni Street” Sign Unveiled in Markham!

By Editor - May 11th, 2013

Historic "Vanni Street" Sign Unveiled in Markham!

Today morning, Councillor Logan Kanapathi and Mayor Frank Scarpitti unveiled the sign for “Vanni Street” in the City of Markham. Vanni Street will be located at the site located on 14th Ave, between Middlefield Rd and Markham Rd. In the coming years, a community center will also be built in the nearby vicinity, making Vanni Street being placed in an important location.



Unveiling of Vanni Street in the City of Markham!

By Editor - May 9th, 2013

Unveiling of Vanni Street in the City of Markham!

Dear Members of CTYA:

On behalf of the Mayor and the members of Council, it is my pleasure to invite you to the official unveiling of the Sign for historic Vanni Street in the City of Markham on Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:00 AM at the site located on 14th Ave, between Middlefield Rd and Markham Rd.



Remembering May 2009

By Editor - May 6th, 2013

Remembering May 2009

May 2013 will mark the fourth year remembrance of the Tamil genocide. May marks a month that we as a community take the time to remember the victims massacred and heal together as a community. By continuing to voice our stories, opinions, and facts, we are moving on a path that will enable us to get justice for the lost lives.



CTYA Board of Directors List

By Editor - May 6th, 2013

CTYA Board of Directors List

The following is the updated list of CTYA Board of Directors as of May 05, 2013.



Tamileelam F.A. heads to Tynwald Hill International Football Tournament!

By Editor - May 4th, 2013

Tamileelam F.A. heads to Tynwald Hill International Football Tournament!

Talented football players are being recruited now for the Tamileelam F.A. Interested players may request an application form by sending an e-mail to sports@gtyl.org. TEFA can also be contacted through Facebook on TamileelamFA fan page (www.facebook.com/TamileelamFA).



This Calls for A Boycott!

By Editor - April 28th, 2013

This Calls for A Boycott!

As the committee goes ahead and gives a thumbs up to this decision of approving Sri Lanka as the place for the 2013 CHOGM to be held, they are completely ignoring the values and principles previously agreed upon. It is some what hypocritical to grant credibility to a country who has corrupted the system developed by the Commonwealth, to be hosting their meetings itself in the future. In doing so, the committee tears apart and breaks the vows that they have promised to uphold.