The Toronto Foundation is a leading community foundation committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Toronto. By connecting donors with causes they care deeply about, providing impactful grants, and promoting a culture of informed and engaged philanthropy, the Foundation serves as a vital force for positive change in the city. At its core, the mission… Read More »
Justin trudeau ay bumaba na Sa kanyang pag alis may magbabago ba? Sana pamumuhay ng mga Canadian lalong gumanda Ang papalit maaasahan sana Tayo ay maraming nang pinagdadaanan Hirap ng buhay ay ramdam na Sa taas ng mga bilihin makakasabay ba? Lahat ng kinikita sa taxes napupunta Siya ay nasangkot din sa kontrobersya Pero dahil siguro sa konsensya… Read More »
It’s not an easy task and it’s a real hard work to throw away old- and- used stuffs that have not only served us well but also made our life easy and comfortable. And for some sentimental reasons, it’s doubly difficult to detach ourselves emotionally as we begin de-cluttering our homes of these worn-out worldly possessions. We… Read More »
Climate change is not a distant threat—it is a pressing reality that is already affecting communities across Canada. The country is grappling with increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and storms. For instance, in July 2024, a devastating wildfire ravaged the historic town of Jasper, Alberta, causing significant destruction. Approximately 30% of the… Read More »
2024… that’s a wrap! It was fun watching social media continue to evolve rapidly, especially in shaping how businesses and consumers interact online. This past Black Friday, shoppers ditched the mall in favour of shopping online. U.S. retail stores reported a modest 0.7 percent rise in sales this year versus a 14.6 percent rise for e-commerce. 2024 showed… Read More »
“Is it true that human beings are fundamentally cruel? Is the experience of cruelty the only thing we share as a species? …To be degraded, damaged, slaughtered—is this the essential fate of humankind, one which history has confirmed as inevitable?” —Han Kang, Human Acts. “…if only you will not begrudge lending your ears…those which you are accustomed to… Read More »
I’m excited to visit once again my home country and this early lots of things going on in my mind such as what things to do, places to visit, and. friends to see. At my age now 74, going to be 75 on February 14, some concerns face me honestly, like the difficulty of going around because my… Read More »
For most people, Christmas is a season of joy, peace and giving. I don’t know why the Christmas spirit is so strong that throughout this holiday season, people are becoming more generous and kind; they will move heaven and earth just to be with their families. Never mind if the plane fares are exorbitant, Filipinos will be hell-bent… Read More »
“I’ve reached the end of this great history/And all land will fill with talk of me:/I shall not die, these seeds I’ve sown will save/My name and reputation from the grave,/And men of sense and wisdom will proclaim,/When I have gone, my praises and my fame.”—Abu’l-Qâsem Ferdowsi Tusi, Shahnameh. My name is Manuel Ortega. I am a foreign… Read More »