8 h. ago Ismailis cook up community spirit at 28th Stampede Breakfast

Country music, the aroma of chai, cowboy hats, pancakes, syrup and scrambled eggs with a coconut curry on the side — it’s not your regular Stampede breakfast, but one infused with the Ismaili tradition and a palpable spirit of volunteerism. The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre hosted its 28th Stampede Breakfast on Saturday, an elaborate affair […]

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4 d. ago 'A bright spirit': Community mourns boy's death in ATV crash

The Chatham-Kent hockey community is mourning for Dresden’s Decker Beatty.

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7 d. ago Toronto's only Hawaiian festival returns this month and it's totally free

If you're craving sunshine, island rhythms, and a taste of aloha spirit — without leaving the city — mark your calendars for AlohaFest Toronto, happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Mel Lastman Square from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Back for another high-energy edition, this vibrant, all-ages festival is Toronto's only event dedicated to the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands, and that's enough reason that you don't want to miss it!Presented by local hula school Hālau Hula I Ka Lā, AlohaFest brings together the dance, music, food, and community spirit of Polynesia for a full-day celebration. Expect a jam-packed schedule of live Polynesian dance and music performances featuring artists from across the GTA and beyond.Performers will take the stage in colourful regalia to showcase the rich traditions of Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, and more.The festival grounds will also host a curated marketplace of island-inspired vendors offering everything from handmade ...

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2 w. ago Ottawa Senators will have a new look on their helmets in 2025

The Ottawa Senators have a new road helmet sponsor. The Senators announced on Friday that they’ve reached an agreement to wear the Fullscript logo for away games and the company’s logo will also be featured on the ice at the Canadian Tire Centre. “We have admired the way Fullscript has embraced the community spirit in […]

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2 w. ago Lazeez Shawarma Celebrates Canada Day with Free Flag Giveaway Across 60+ locations

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — This Canada Day, Lazeez Shawarma is celebrating the nation we all call home by giving away 50,000 free Canadian flags across 60+ locations in the Greater Toronto Area—once again inviting the community to show their Canadian pride and spirit. Simply walk into any Lazeez restaurant and ask for a flag—no purchase necessary. […]

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3 w. ago Communities gather to celebrate Neighbour Day despite rainy weather

Neighbour Day was initially started in 2014 to commemorate the community spirit and resilience during the 2013 floods — making this year's events somewhat fitting.

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