Posts Tagged ‘News’


Groundog Day

By Editor - February 1st, 2011

Groundog Day

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 Beast

By Editor - February 1st, 2011

The Beauty Within the Beast

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

What happens during an Extreme Cold Weather Alert in Toronto?

An alert is called when Environment Canada:

predicts a temperature of -15 degrees Celsius or lower, without wind chill
issues a wind chill warning for outdoor activity for people in the Toronto area, and/or
predicts extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard, ice storm or sudden drops in temperature.



Canadian Tamil Film Festival Event Recap, Award Results and Event Photos

By Editor - January 26th, 2011

Canadian Tamil Film Festival Event Recap, Award Results and Event Photos

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, 2011

By Editor - January 23rd, 2011

CTFF Special Screenings and Awards Ceremony today, Sunday, Jan 23, 2011

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 List

By Editor - January 19th, 2011

Canadian Tamil Film Festival: Video D, CTFF Screening Details and Screening List

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 Russell

By Editor - January 18th, 2011

In Memory of Sergeant Ryan Russell

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 Program

By Editor - January 18th, 2011

MayTree Scholarship Program

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 Intake

By Editor - January 18th, 2011

CITY Leaders 2011 Neighbourhood Intake

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 centre

By Editor - January 15th, 2011

York Region Article: Canadian Tamil film festival at civic centre

This is an article from York Region. Canadian Tamil film festival to be held at civic centre.