Category: Multiculturalism
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Lightning from Behind the Thick Clouds
Sizzling drama in Toronto TORONTO: Soulpepper continues to be the premier theatre company, not only in Toronto, but all across Canada. Now, increasingly, its choices of plays and its directors and actors are representing the multicultural face of Canada, as well as the new emerging ethos of the 21st century: a place of dignity for…
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William Osler Holi gala raises record $555,000
The Canadian Bazaar BRAMPTON: The annual Holi gala of the William Osler Foundation at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton on Saturday raised over $555,000 – a new record for the annual event. The William Osler Foundation runs three hospitals – Brampton Civic, Etobicoke General and Peel Memorial. The event was a riot of colour…
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Alberta allows Sikhs to drive motorcycles without helmet
The Canadian Bazaar Alberta, which has the third largest population of Sikhs in Canada after British Columbia and Ontario, will allow turbaned Sikhs to drive motorcycles without helmet from April 12. British Columbia and Manitoba already allow turbaned Sikhs to drive motorcycles without helmets. Alberta is amending its Traffic Safety Act to allow turban-wearing Sikhs…
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Mohammed Anwar: A Canadian refugee’s journey of dreams and success
By Renu Mehta TORONTO: His journey in Canada began as a refugee when he arrived here almost 15 years ago with a few dollars in his pocket, but a big dream in his heart. Landing in Montreal with just $350 in his pocket, Mohammed Anwar had nowhere to go. Holding a diploma in hospitality and…