Posted on July 1, 2009 by ThushanSanjeewa
On behalf of the Sri Lankan community in Saskatoon “Saskatoon Sri Lankan Community Webblog” is warmly welcome following new comers to Saskatoon.
1. Jena (Agri-University of Peradeniya)
2. Devaraj, Chandrani, and daughter Vidushini (19-8 Bateman Crescent, phone: 374-0354)
3. Kamal Gabadage & Asha Perera (2007, Vet-University of Peradeniya)
4. Thusith Samarakoon (summer visit)
5. Don Gallage (summer visit)
6. Mallika Jayasinghe (Dushmanthi’s mother, for a short visit)
7. Piyatissa Kudalugoda (Chandima’s father, for a short visit)
Finally summer has arrived to Saskatoon, So enjoy the healing warmth of Saskatoon sun!
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Posted on July 1, 2009 by ThushanSanjeewa
Let’s celebrate the birthday of Canada on 1st of July. Happy Canada Day everyone!
Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada), formerly Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), is Canada’s national day, a federal statutory holiday, celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North America Act of 1867, which united Canada as a single country of four provinces. Canada Day observances take place throughout Canada as well as internationally.
Frequently referred to as “Canada’s birthday,” particularly in the popular press the occasion marks the joining of the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a federation of four provinces (the Province of Canada being divided, in the process, into Ontario and Quebec) on July 1, 1867. However, though Canada is regarded as having become a dominion in its own right on that date, the British Parliament at first kept limited rights of political control over the new country, which were shed by stages over the years until the last vestiges were ended in 1982, when the Constitution Act patriated the Canadian constitution. Canada Day thus differs from Independence Day celebrations in some other countries in that it does not commemorate a militant assertion of political self-determination, but rather recognizes one of the major milestones of the long and peaceful political process which formed the modern nation of Canada (Wiki)(Photo: Ian Muttoo).
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Posted on June 11, 2009 by ThushanSanjeewa
Kumari and Janitha
We like to thank you all who helped in many ways for the Dhamma program during 29th-31st and special thanks goes to Thushan and Ghanasilee for your great help. We couldn’t do it alone without all of your valuable and dedicated help. The Saturday program was very successful and 14 kids completed the whole program. At the end of the day Sunday we felt time is not enough to find answers to our questions through Dhamma. Your kind contribution to pirikara was presented to Ven. Thalgaswawe Seelananda thero and a fraction was donated to Burmese temple as an appreciation for accommodating us. As the Dhamma says we all were able to participate in a very good wholesome kamma that will help for us in many ways. Hope we all can participate in such programs in future.
Blessings of triple gem to you all
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Posted on June 7, 2009 by ThushanSanjeewa
Today is Poson Poya. More than 2,240 years ago on the full moon day of the month of Poson, Arahat Mahinda appeared atop Mihintale in Anuradhapura whilst King Devanampiyatissa was engaged in hunting. Arahat Mahinda enlightened our land with the noble teachings of Buddha – a result of the great friendship between King Devanampiyatissa and Emperor Asoka of India. Since then, Buddhism continues to enrich Sri Lankan civilization and culture (Sunday Observer).
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Posted on May 29, 2009 by ThushanSanjeewa
By Lal Samarasekara
Dear Friends:
Seelananda Hamuduruvo has kindly agreed to visit our home on Sunday May
the 31st at 7pm (to 8pm) for Gilanpasa.
I have also requested him to bless our parents with good health and
long life.
Many thanks to the organizing committee for kindly scheduling this time
slot. Everyone is cordially invited attend this event.
Apt 702, 611 Univeristy Drive Buzzer number under the name
Samarasekera
ph 955 7060
Meter parking would be free on Sunday and visitor parking would be by
the side of the building.
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone else who might be
interested in.
Bye for now and see you soon.
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Posted on May 17, 2009 by ThushanSanjeewa
” rathna deepa janma boomi lanka deepa vijaya boo.. me ape udara oooo mathroo boomiyai”..//

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Posted on May 11, 2009 by ThushanSanjeewa
May 12 (LT) Shanthi Lekha, the oldest and renowned actress of Sri Lankan cinema passed away in France today (11th) morning. Rita Irene Queen was her real name and she was born at Kalutara on 1st July, 1929. She was educated at Holy Family Convent, Kalutara. Her nom de plume was coined from her husband’s name, Shanthi Viraj, whom she met while attending school and later married. more..
External link: Shanthi Lekha
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