The World is Family

The South Asian documentary, ‘The World is Family’ directed by esteemed documentarian Anand Patwardhan, world-premiered at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2023), in which he produces a portrait of his parents, whose families were intertwined with Gandhi and India’s independence movement. In conversation with correspondent Asha Bajaj on the sidelines of TIFF2023, he says that the film is the story […]

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57th Annual Cavalcade of Lights Festival in Toronto

Desjardins Group presents the 57th annual Cavalcade of Lights, illuminating Nathan Phillips Square at 100 Queen St. W. Featuring a joyous opening night celebration with free entertainment, live performances, and art installations, the festival would represent more than 15 communities and cultures. Inspired by Christmas, winter solstice, and lantern festivals worldwide, the official lighting ceremony […]

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Creation of a new Biofood Innovation Laboratory in Montréal’s East End

Montreal/CMEDIA: A joint announcement  — regarding the creation of the Carrefour d’innovation bioalimentaire de l’Est, during the Sommet de l’Est organized by the Chambre de commerce de l’Est de Montréal — was made today by Chantal Rouleau, the Minister for Social Solidarity and Community Action of the Government of Quebec, along with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, […]

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HALO GUJARAT by CGWA

CGWA presents HALO GUJRAT

Brampton, ON, November 4, 2023 – The Canadian Gujarati Women’s Association (CGWA) successfully organized the “Halo Gujarat” event on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre. The event took place from 12:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The “Halo Gujarat” event celebrated the rich Gujarati culture and heritage on a day […]

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TIFF to unveil New Viola Desmond Cinema

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) unveiled the New Viola Desmond Cinema on November 8, 2023, to honor civil rights advocates and entrepreneurs. https://twitter.com/TIFF_Industry/status/1590150454633459713 The newly christened Viola Desmond Cinema at TIFF Bell Lightbox will host its inaugural screening with a special presentation of Ava DuVernay’s acclaimed film Origin, Cameron Bailey, TIFF CEO, announced on October […]

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‘Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence’ a new research initiative announced by NEH

Washington, DC/CMEDIA:  Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, a major new research initiative, was reportedly announced last week by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). With the aim of supporting research projects that seek to understand and address the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI), NEH shows particular interest in projects that […]

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Future-Proofing Businesses through Innovation & Sustainability

A Small Business Forum with this year’s theme, “Future-Proofing Businesses through Innovation & Sustainability,” was hosted earlier this week by the City of Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Center to support entrepreneurs and professionals in building and growing local small businesses. “To succeed in today’s local and global markets, Ontario businesses must be able […]

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