No doubt, there will be some gorgeous sunsets this holiday long weekend in and around Toronto.

Last week, the Canadian Association of Food Banks, issued this release.  For others that may be struggling more than ourselves, please keep these folks in mind this weekend…

Toronto’s Daily Food Bank, click here.
Mississauga Meadowvale Streetsville Food Bank, click here.
Ontario Association [...]

Trust should never be overrated — in journalism, it is fundamental in the journalist-reader relationship.
Maybe it’s because of the current political climate, but I’ve noticed that certain discussions about trust in media/journalism are ever-increasing — people talking about ‘gotcha journalism’,  accusations of bias against television networks or newspaper publications, even journalists pleading for dignity on [...]

A little over a year ago, on June 15, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring October 2 International Day of Non-Violence.
October 2 is a national holiday in India, marking the birthday of Mahatma Ghandi. No doubt, Raj Ghat — Ghandi’s memorial on the Yamuna River pictured above - will play host to [...]

How do you put on a party for 4,000? Ask Amit Bhatt. On Saturday September 13, the non-profit organization Chel Chabilo Gujarati Cultural Club (CCGC) is hosting a non-stop 12-hour event for 4,000(!) at Mississauga’s Premium Banquet Hall. Bhatt, editor and publisher of Gujarat Express and Showbiz Express, is also the Club’s [...]

Local South Asian celebrations, festivals and events are front and center this weekend, with the upcoming Independence Day celebrations of both India and Pakistan.
Harbourfront is also running their South Asian Calling program.
Not to be outdone, Brampton’s South Asian Festival is celebrating “Brampton Rose” tomorrow (August 9) at Queen & Main in Brampton. (You can view [...]