Posts Tagged ‘News’
Groundog DayBy Editor - February 1st, 2011 |
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Groundhog Day is celebrated throughout Canada and the United States on February 2nd every year. According to an old tale, if it is cloudy when a groundhog comes out of its burrow, it will leave its burrow; this means that winter will end very soon. |
The Beauty Within the BeastBy Editor - February 1st, 2011 |
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An opinion essay by Nithiya S. Although it may happen behind closed doors, violence against women is a public issue with heavy social, physical and psychological consequences. Boys are allowed to be beasts, and women just have to overlook their beastly characteristics and find the hidden beauty within them. |
What happens during an Extreme Cold Weather Alert in Toronto?By Editor - January 31st, 2011 |
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An alert is called when Environment Canada: predicts a temperature of -15 degrees Celsius or lower, without wind chill |
Canadian Tamil Film Festival Event Recap, Award Results and Event PhotosBy Editor - January 26th, 2011 |
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This past weekend, on Saturday January 22nd and Sunday January 23rd, CTYA held its Canadian Tamil Film Festival (CTFF). Screenings of short films were conducted on Saturday, and awards were presented in various categories to recognize and encourage these talented youth filmmakers. Many people came out to show their support for our young Canadian Tamil filmmakers. Award Results and Photos Inside. |
CTFF Special Screenings and Awards Ceremony today, Sunday, Jan 23, 2011By Editor - January 23rd, 2011 |
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There will be a special screening of Films, 1999 and 9 Dollars & 50 Cents, at the big Screen (Markham Theatre) today, Sunday, January 23rd at 2pm. Award Ceremony will be held at 6:15 following these screenings. |
Canadian Tamil Film Festival: Video D, CTFF Screening Details and Screening ListBy Editor - January 19th, 2011 |
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The following films and documentaries will be screened at the Canadian Tamil Film Festival (CTFF) on Saturday January 22, Award Ceremony and screening of “1999” and “9 Dollars & 50 Cents,” will be held on Sunday, January 23rd. |
In Memory of Sergeant Ryan RussellBy Editor - January 18th, 2011 |
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Today marked an important day for Toronto as it was a day thousands of Torontonians and police officers paid their final tributes and respect to Sergeant Ryan Russell. On behalf of CTYA’s Blog Team, we would like to take this time to remember his dedication to his duty and towards the safety of Torontonians. We wish his loved ones strength and courage during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. |
MayTree Scholarship ProgramBy Editor - January 18th, 2011 |
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Maytree offers a scholarship program for protected persons or landed immigrants who were protected persons, between the ages 18 and 27, entering first year of an undergraduate full-time university or community college program in Toronto. It is designed for students with a sense of civic responsibility combined with a successful academic, work and/or volunteer service record. |
CITY Leaders 2011 Neighbourhood IntakeBy Editor - January 18th, 2011 |
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The Creative Institute for Toronto’s Young (CITY) Leaders, an initiative of United Way Toronto in partnership with the Youth Challenge Fund and the University of Toronto is recruiting the next group of CITY Leaders for CITY Leaders in the Neighbourhood. See details inside. |
York Region Article: Canadian Tamil film festival at civic centreBy Editor - January 15th, 2011 |
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This is an article from York Region. Canadian Tamil film festival to be held at civic centre. |