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Renowned freelancer on journalism and mental health: “Your job isn’t everything”
Reading Time: 2 minutesJournalists often impetuously dedicate themselves to their work. They go to great lengths while informing their audience and keeping the powerful in check. They enjoy the thrill of chasing a breaking story, and they want to see…
Toronto Plast celebrates its 70th anniversary
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Toronto branch of the Ukrainian Scout organization Plast celebrated its 70th anniversary in September with a week of fun, entertainment and all the elements that reflect the goals and ideas of the organization. The members did…
Etobicoke community runs for Terry Fox
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor Raymond Aiello, participating in the annual Terry Fox Run is a tradition ever since he ran alongside Terry Fox in Etobicoke in the 1980 Marathon of Hope. “I ran with Terry Fox from Humber River to…
Walmart, Amazon, eBay under fire for merchandise with Soviet Union symbols
Reading Time: 2 minutesWalmart, Amazon and eBay are under fire after releasing merchandise that displays Soviet Union symbols. Many Baltic and Eastern European organizations across the world condemn this merchandise and demand that the companies immediately discontinue products with Soviet…
Cat on a Leash and a Costume Cutter: TIFF 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe chilly September weather did not stop Wing Lee from bringing Jake to the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Jake is a fussy grey feline, but he sticks to his…
Harjit S. Sajjan: “Canada’s support for Ukraine has never been stronger”
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpeaking to the Ukrainian Canadian community on August 29, Canada’s Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan assured that “Ukraine can always count on our government’s unwavering support”. Minister Sajjan joined the community at the Dormition of…
Ethnic newspapers continue serving closely-knit communities in new information age
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe New Information Age Many years ago, print journalism was a straightforward thing. Journalists could get their message across just by publishing an article in one reputable paper. But, since 1990, newspaper subscriptions have dropped 50% (in…
Ukrainian National Federation Toronto Branch broadens its scope of youth programming
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Is this poison ivy?” Nine enthusiastic children bombard Anastasia Baczynskyj with questions. The one about poison ivy was repeated on multiple occasions throughout the trip, after she showed them what poison ivy looks like. “You have to…
UWVA honours canadian armed forces, asks Canadian government to continue aid
Reading Time: 4 minutesTo recognize the hard work of the Canadian Armed Forces in their help to Ukraine and their support to NATO, the Ukrainian War Veterans Association of Canada hosted an annual Canadian Forces Appreciation Event at Trident Banquet…
TCDSB proclaims September as Ukrainian Canadian heritage month
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeptember 7th became Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day at TCDSB. At their board meeting on May 31, 2018, the trustees of the Toronto Catholic District School Board proclaimed the month of September as Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Month, and…
