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Tuesday, 17 August 2010 06:11 | Author: Hassan Reyes |
We, the undersigned, in the Latin American community in Canada declare our support for our Tamil sisters and brothers, and the estimated 400-500 Tamil asylum seekers aboard the MV Sun Sea, which include more than 100 women and children.
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010 06:11 | Author: Hassan Reyes |
We, the undersigned, in the Latin American community in Canada declare our support for our Tamil sisters and brothers, and the estimated 400-500 Tamil asylum seekers aboard the MV Sun Sea, which include more than 100 women and children.
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Statement regarding arrival of Tamil refugee claimants by boat on West Coast
17 August 2010
Following the arrival of close to 500 Tamil refugee claimants on the West Coast aboard the MV Sun Sea, the Canadian Council for Refugees welcomes their processing by the authorities in accordance with Canadian and internatio...
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Statement regarding arrival of Tamil refugee claimants by boat on West Coast
17 August 2010
Following the arrival of close to 500 Tamil refugee claimants on the West Coast aboard the MV Sun Sea, the Canadian Council for Refugees welcomes their processing by the authorities in accordance with Canadian and internatio...
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Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi (Also known as The Mahatma or Baabuji)
“Generations to come will scarce believe that such a man as Gandhi walked this earth,”” – Albert Einstein
By Siva Sivapragasam
Fifteenth August 1947 was a day of rejoicing for every Indian - except for one person. Ironically, he was the most imp...
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Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi (Also known as The Mahatma or Baabuji)
“Generations to come will scarce believe that such a man as Gandhi walked this earth,”” – Albert Einstein
By Siva Sivapragasam
Fifteenth August 1947 was a day of rejoicing for every Indian - except for one person. Ironically, he was the most imp...
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By Siva Sivapragasam
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Dr. S. Packiyanathar Athanasiyar
October 16, 1917 - July 8, 2010
Dr. Swampillai Packiyanathar Athanasiyar was born on October 16, 1917 in Sillalai, a village called “Little Rome” in the Jaffna diocese to orthodox Catholic parents.
His father was Dr. Swampillai Athanasiyar and his mother Mary Josephine. He had six ...
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Dr. S. Packiyanathar Athanasiyar
October 16, 1917 - July 8, 2010
Dr. Swampillai Packiyanathar Athanasiyar was born on October 16, 1917 in Sillalai, a village called “Little Rome” in the Jaffna diocese to orthodox Catholic parents.
His father was Dr. Swampillai Athanasiyar and his mother Mary Josephine. He had six ...
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The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) presented Americal Civil Liberties Uniion (ACLU) Attorney Ahilan Arulanantham with the 2010 Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award, a media release from AILA said. AILA mentioned Ahilan's "innovative litigation and its enormous benefits for countless vulnerable non-citizens for their rights and digni...
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The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) presented Americal Civil Liberties Uniion (ACLU) Attorney Ahilan Arulanantham with the 2010 Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award, a media release from AILA said. AILA mentioned Ahilan's "innovative litigation and its enormous benefits for countless vulnerable non-citizens for their rights and digni...
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By: Siva Sivapragasam
When Mahatma Gandhi visited Sri Lanka, one of his requests was for the Tamils to start a Tamil Newspaper in Sri Lanka.
His request was answered by a Tamil resident in Sri Lanka, namely Peri, Subramaniam Chettiyar of Avanipatti in the Ramnad District, with the publica...
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By: Siva Sivapragasam
When Mahatma Gandhi visited Sri Lanka, one of his requests was for the Tamils to start a Tamil Newspaper in Sri Lanka.
His request was answered by a Tamil resident in Sri Lanka, namely Peri, Subramaniam Chettiyar of Avanipatti in the Ramnad District, with the publica...
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By: Krishni Loganathan BA (Hons)
Almost 4 billion people across the globe are classified as being literate. But what exactly does it mean to be literate. The simple answer is the ability to read and write. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as the -
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By: Krishni Loganathan BA (Hons)
Almost 4 billion people across the globe are classified as being literate. But what exactly does it mean to be literate. The simple answer is the ability to read and write. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as the -
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By Krishni Loganathan
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By Krishni Loganathan, BA (Hons) Political Science, History
On the weekend of June 26th, 2010 in Toronto; Canada hosted the fourth meeting of the G20 Summit at the Metro Convention Centre where heads of government gathered to discuss global affairs including the economy and other vital issues affecting the global communi...
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By Krishni Loganathan, BA (Hons) Political Science, History
On the weekend of June 26th, 2010 in Toronto; Canada hosted the fourth meeting of the G20 Summit at the Metro Convention Centre where heads of government gathered to discuss global affairs including the economy and other vital issues affecting the global communi...
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By Krishni Loganathan
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Canada is an example to the World
“A caring Home for it’s own and a sanctuary for the others”, says Queen Elizabeth 11……..
By Siva Sivapragasam
Dressed in a red colored dress with a maple leaf pin, the 84 year old monarch Queen Elizabeth 11 was full of praise for Canada as she addressed a smili...
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Canada is an example to the World
“A caring Home for it’s own and a sanctuary for the others”, says Queen Elizabeth 11……..
By Siva Sivapragasam
Dressed in a red colored dress with a maple leaf pin, the 84 year old monarch Queen Elizabeth 11 was full of praise for Canada as she addressed a smili...
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By Shan Sundaram
From May 17th to 19th, 2010, Tamil elected representatives from UK, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, France and Denmark Norway and Sweden came to Philadelphia, the historical land mark of USA for its independent in 1776 - for the first assembly of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) wi...
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By Shan Sundaram
From May 17th to 19th, 2010, Tamil elected representatives from UK, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, France and Denmark Norway and Sweden came to Philadelphia, the historical land mark of USA for its independent in 1776 - for the first assembly of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) wi...
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BMO Bank of Montreal Launches Banking Package for Newcomers
New program will include free everyday banking for one year and a preferred rate GIC
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Su Mcvey, Vice-President, Customer Communications & Marketing, BMO Bank of Montreal says “Welcome to Canada” with BMO’s new Banking Package for Newcomers.<...
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BMO Bank of Montreal Launches Banking Package for Newcomers
New program will include free everyday banking for one year and a preferred rate GIC
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Su Mcvey, Vice-President, Customer Communications & Marketing, BMO Bank of Montreal says “Welcome to Canada” with BMO’s new Banking Package for Newcomers.<...
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Dear humanitarians of the world,
"Justice for survivors"
International Human Rights Organizations, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are calling for Independent International investigations into the final weeks of the escalated war during May 2009 in Sri Lanka.
Amnesty Internati...
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Dear humanitarians of the world,
"Justice for survivors"
International Human Rights Organizations, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are calling for Independent International investigations into the final weeks of the escalated war during May 2009 in Sri Lanka.
Amnesty Internati...
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Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce Honors Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Tamil Canadian Immigrant Success Stories Celebrated.
The achievements of outstanding Tamil Canadian entrepreneurs, community builders and professionals were recognized and celebrated at the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce twelft...
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Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce Honors Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Tamil Canadian Immigrant Success Stories Celebrated.
The achievements of outstanding Tamil Canadian entrepreneurs, community builders and professionals were recognized and celebrated at the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce twelft...
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Canadian Tamils honouring very accomplished contributing business people at Fairmont Royal York –
John Tory
at his Talk show - CFRB 1010 on Monday, April 12th after attending as guest of honour on Saturday, just 2 days before, where 600 people attended. John Tory spoke about the achievements...
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Canadian Tamils honouring very accomplished contributing business people at Fairmont Royal York –
John Tory
at his Talk show - CFRB 1010 on Monday, April 12th after attending as guest of honour on Saturday, just 2 days before, where 600 people attended. John Tory spoke about the achievements...
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April 10, 2010
Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce Honors Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Tamil Canadian Immigrant Success Stories Celebrated
TORONTO— The achievements of outstanding Tamil Canadian entrepreneurs, community builders and professionals will be recognized and celebrated at the Canadian T...
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April 10, 2010
Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce Honors Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Tamil Canadian Immigrant Success Stories Celebrated
TORONTO— The achievements of outstanding Tamil Canadian entrepreneurs, community builders and professionals will be recognized and celebrated at the Canadian T...
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This time around during last year, Tamils were gathering in large numbers in major cities around the globe, calling attention to the plight of their kith and kin in a dire humanitarian catastrophe.
They highlighted the Tamils’ are brutally subjugated, their homes and livelihood bombed to oblivion and their quest for self determination and na...
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This time around during last year, Tamils were gathering in large numbers in major cities around the globe, calling attention to the plight of their kith and kin in a dire humanitarian catastrophe.
They highlighted the Tamils’ are brutally subjugated, their homes and livelihood bombed to oblivion and their quest for self determination and na...
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By V. Elango
Tamils on the island of Sri Lanka and in the Diaspora are in the midst of one of the most trying times in our collective history. Tamils in the North-East are struggling to pick up the pieces of their lives. Mothers are struggling to feed their children. Husbands and fathers, once ready breadwinners, now confron...
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By V. Elango
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By V. Elango
Tamils on the island of Sri Lanka and in the Diaspora are in the midst of one of the most trying times in our collective history. Tamils in the North-East are struggling to pick up the pieces of their lives. Mothers are struggling to feed their children. Husbands and fathers, once ready breadwinners, now confron...
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By Arvind Luxman
The January 26 Presidential Elections are long over and, like its predecessor in 2005 that also returned the same candidate Mahinda Rajapakse, was steeped in doubt and controversy. The weak UNP and the weaker still Ranil Wickramasinghe were unable to capitalize on this alleged fraud and so the opposition ...
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By Arvind Luxman
The January 26 Presidential Elections are long over and, like its predecessor in 2005 that also returned the same candidate Mahinda Rajapakse, was steeped in doubt and controversy. The weak UNP and the weaker still Ranil Wickramasinghe were unable to capitalize on this alleged fraud and so the opposition ...
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By: Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr.
*Adapted with permission from Multi-Health Systems & Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr. from Rehabilitation Education and Coping Pamphlet Series
Is Something Wrong with My Brain?
Permanent and lasting injury to the brain is uncommon for anyone who has remained con...
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By: Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr.
*Adapted with permission from Multi-Health Systems & Dr. J. Douglas Salmon, Jr. from Rehabilitation Education and Coping Pamphlet Series
Is Something Wrong with My Brain?
Permanent and lasting injury to the brain is uncommon for anyone who has remained con...
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Arun Senathirajah ACIB, MBA (Banking Mgmt)
Canadian dollar nick named ‘Loonie’ last reached parity with the U.S. dollar (called greenback) in September 2007 on the back of rising commodity prices. On March 18, 2010 the US dollar/Canadian dollar cross was consolidating around the $1.01 mark. The currency's road to 20-month hi...
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By Arun Senathirajah
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Arun Senathirajah ACIB, MBA (Banking Mgmt)
Canadian dollar nick named ‘Loonie’ last reached parity with the U.S. dollar (called greenback) in September 2007 on the back of rising commodity prices. On March 18, 2010 the US dollar/Canadian dollar cross was consolidating around the $1.01 mark. The currency's road to 20-month hi...
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By Arun Senathirajah
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By: Raymond Rajabalan
Good Friday, also called Holy Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday It commemorates the Crucifixation of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
As the centuries pass, the evidence is accumulating that, measured by His effect on history, Jesus is the most influential life ever lived on thi...
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By Raymond Rajabalan
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By: Raymond Rajabalan
Good Friday, also called Holy Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday It commemorates the Crucifixation of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
As the centuries pass, the evidence is accumulating that, measured by His effect on history, Jesus is the most influential life ever lived on thi...
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By Raymond Rajabalan
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By: jjatputharajah
Re. I. Selvaratnam mentioned about the need for a meditation center in Toronto during the course of his address at the farewell accorded to him by the Tamil Christian Church of Canada recently at the Milliken Methodist Church, Scarborough. He had served the TCCC for the last ten tears and he is being succe...
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By: jjatputharajah
Re. I. Selvaratnam mentioned about the need for a meditation center in Toronto during the course of his address at the farewell accorded to him by the Tamil Christian Church of Canada recently at the Milliken Methodist Church, Scarborough. He had served the TCCC for the last ten tears and he is being succe...
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An appreciation by Ms. RanjanaThambirajah (Nee Sabaratnam)
04.02.1918 – 21.03.2009
March 21st 2010 marks the first death anniversary of Mrs Gnanie Nalliah who passed away in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 91. The nonagenarian was a well known mathematician in the Jaffna circle and taught at Chundikuli Girls College J...
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An appreciation by Ms. RanjanaThambirajah (Nee Sabaratnam)
04.02.1918 – 21.03.2009
March 21st 2010 marks the first death anniversary of Mrs Gnanie Nalliah who passed away in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 91. The nonagenarian was a well known mathematician in the Jaffna circle and taught at Chundikuli Girls College J...
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Honours Champions of Entrepreneurship at Awards Gala on April 10th at Fairmont Royal York Hotel
By Siva Sivapragasam
The Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce which represents the Tamil Business community in Toronto is celebrating the success of it’s Business community in a signature Awards Gala event on April 10th at ...
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Honours Champions of Entrepreneurship at Awards Gala on April 10th at Fairmont Royal York Hotel
By Siva Sivapragasam
The Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce which represents the Tamil Business community in Toronto is celebrating the success of it’s Business community in a signature Awards Gala event on April 10th at ...
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Toronto, ON - March 31, 2010; First time contenders from University of Waterloo; Waterloo Warriors take the gold home at KALAIKAL 2010 held at the Queen Elizabeth Theater on the CNE Grounds. KCA launched itself as a not for profit arts organization determined to take Tamil Arts mainstream in December of 2004, and now almost 5 years later has establ...
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Toronto, ON - March 31, 2010; First time contenders from University of Waterloo; Waterloo Warriors take the gold home at KALAIKAL 2010 held at the Queen Elizabeth Theater on the CNE Grounds. KCA launched itself as a not for profit arts organization determined to take Tamil Arts mainstream in December of 2004, and now almost 5 years later has establ...
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