Year: 2015

576. New Year’s Traditions in Multicultural Toronto – 2015-2016.

Many of our cultural groups are bringing in the new year with very expensive gala parties. Among the cheaper or free celebrations are: December

575. Victorian ‘Marmalade’ Tea & Talk – February 6, 2016

Ruth writes: Sign up now for February 6 because I expect this event will be sold out soon. We went for a similar tea

574. Creches from Across the World, December 27 and 30, 2015.

Ruth writes: Just two more days to see this charming collection of creches from around the world and be reminded of what Christmas is

Ruth writes: I’ve never been to this event but it looks so interesting and fun. Take a dessert. Please send me a report if

572. Mississauga Flea Market for Refugees?  December 2015.

With hundreds of Syrian refugees arriving daily in Toronto these days, the eyes of many local residents could be  opened to previously unknown stores

Co-author Ratna Omidvar has been collecting interviews with refugees to Canada and their descendants from 1812 to Afghanistan. North York Central Library. December 16.

Dr Nader Hashemi  was born and raised in the GTA of Iranian immigrant parents. A graduate of the U of T, and currently Director

569. 26th Annual Kensington Market Solstice Parade – December 21, 2015

If the weather is good, this is the family fun place to be.  A parade with giant puppets, fire dancers, and families carrying lanterns

568. Storytelling at Artscape Wychwood – Dec. 12, 2015 & Jan. 9 & 23, 2016

Ruth writes: Oral storytelling is a folk art common to many of our cultures. It is not just for children. It’s for people wanting

A Japanese Santa Claus?  Find out for yourself this Sunday, December 13 at the Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre Winter Festival. Entry $5. http://bit.ly/21RiQt3 Interested in