Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recognizes Nirmali Warnakula
For Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM and Excellence in Early Childhood Education Nirmali Warnakula from Edmonton, Alberta has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Award Excellence in Early Childhood Education in 2022. She was the only person who received...
Toronto brunch in aid of Indira Cancer Trust Sri Lanka
“Pretty in Pink Brunch” a Ladies brunch in Aid of Breast Cancer is MedicAid Sri Lanka’s first event in support of Indira Cancer Trust’s efforts in making a change in the lives of those impacted by cancer.MedicAid SL is...
Exhibition marks artist Tilake Abeysinghe’s 93rd birthday
An exhibition of paintings by world-renowned artist Tilake Abeysinghe was held in Port Perry, Ontario, to celebrate his 93rd birthday on August 18. Abeysinghe, one of the most well-known artists in Sri Lanka, honed his skills in Italy under...
Founder of the National Savings Bank Dr. N.M. Perera 1905 – 1979
In 1970, then Finance Minister, Dr. N.M. Perera presented his maiden budget on October 25th. He highlighted the importance and the necessity of forming and establishing a Savings Bank. There were a number of planning and discussions that had...
Wanindu, Bhanuka gain big in player rankings after Asia Cup victory
Sri Lanka players Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Wanindu Hasaranga, heroes of a memorable victory over Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday, have made handsome gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings. Rajapaksa’s blistering...
Lakshman Malalasekera passes away
Lakshman Malalasekera, who worked on Ceylon Daily News editorial in the 1970s,passed away in Germany on September 9. He was a crime and political reporter and left SriLanka for Iran to work in a newspaper in 1978. Malalasaekera was...
Sri Lanka’s comeback, among greatest in Asia Cup history
Sri Lanka’s performance in the Asia Cup has been one of the most stunning comebacks in Asia Cup history. After getting off to one of the worst possible starts in their first game against Afghanistan the team went on...
Sri Lanka’s Sinha Lager and Stout flies high at Toronto festival of beer
Back after a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, the Toronto Festival of Beer welcomed over 40,000visitors this year, featuring over 80 exhibitors showcasing 400 different brands of beer. This wasthe first time Sri Lankan beers were featured at the festival, and...
Professor Janaka Ruwanpura wins Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award
Sri Lankan-born Janaka Ruwanpura is the Vice-Provost -International (VPI) at the University of Calgary, has won the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.
Sri Lanka’s Lion Lager now available in Canada
Lion Lager is now available at selected Beer Stores under the brand name Sinha Lager in Canada.
Pubudu Dassanayake appointed Canada cricket head coach
Cricket Canada has appointed Pubudu Dassanayake as the Canadian National Men’s cricket team’s head coach.
Clara Motwani first principal of Visakha Vidyalaya Bandarawela
In 1933, Clara Motwani completed her higher education at the Yale University in USA. She married Dr Kawel Motwani an Indian, whom she met at the university and visited India. As a part of their honeymoon trip, they visited Sri...
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Founder of the National Savings Bank Dr. N.M. Perera 1905 – 1979
In 1970, then Finance Minister, Dr. N.M. Perera presented his maiden budget on October...
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recognizes Nirmali Warnakula
For Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM and Excellence in Early Childhood Education Nirmali...
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