British Columbia-based V. Victoria Shroff was recognised with King’s Counsel (KC), for her comprehensive contributions to the legal profession as a pioneer in Animal Law in British Columbia (BC) as well as one of Canada’s first animal lawyers. She is likely the first animal law lawyer to receive this appointment as only 7% of practicing BC […]
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OZCF Gala Raises $868,000 For Atashkadeh Construction
In an inspirational display of community spirit, the Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation (OZCF) hosted a spectacular gala on 11th November, 2023, at the Mississauga Convention Centre, to celebrate the ongoing construction of the consecrated Atashkadeh and future Atash-e-Adaran fire temple. The evening, attended by nearly 500 guests, marked a monumental fundraising success, generating an impressive […]
Letters To The Editor
Answer, Shall I Have It? Answer, shall I have it? In the play, ‘Merchant of Venice’, Shylock asks this question in the Venetian court whether the court will allow him to have the pound of flesh nearest to the heart of Antonio the Merchant, as per the bond. The “flesh” nearest to the community’s […]
Kayishmand Chothia Receives ‘The Covid Classic Award’ For Visual Arts
Kayishmand Hormuzd Chothia, from Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada was recently awarded ‘The Covid Classic Award’ for Visual Arts by the Halton District School Board. She becomes the first recipient to receive this newly instated award, given for the first time this year from the Halton District School Board and will be given every year moving forward. Kayishmand […]
Adil Mama Awarded Medal of Distinction by Canadian Ethnic Press And Media Council
Toronto’s Adil D. Mama was recently awarded by the National Ethnic Press and Media Council Of Canada, with their Medal of Distinction, for his years of outstanding services to the people and the Government of Canada. He was felicitated with all the rights, privileges and honours afforded as an Honorary Member of the Board of […]