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Sunday, July 28, 2019.

pingalwara20190728_121224The Pingalwara Society of Ontario held its 9th Annual Walk in support of all the important work started by Bhagat Puran Singh Ji. About 100 participants walked 6km starting and finishing at Guru Nanak Mission Centre Gurdwara on Peter Robertson Boulevard, in Brampton. The participants carry signs of the main teachings of Read more…

Sunday, July 14, 2019.

cansikh0120190714_134048CanSikh held its annual two-day tournament at Wildwood Park in Malton. The turnout was a little lower this year as there were no kabaddi matches, however there were many races and soccer matches with many more younger participants. There was also a mela with some entertainers late on Sunday. GGSCF volunteers treated Read more…

Sunday, July 7, 2019.

enlight20190707_113805enlight held their 2nd annual run/walk in support of education of children in need in India. The race started and finished in Terry Fox Stadium with over 120 participants. The fine weather and the very scenic paths around Chinguacousy Park were much enjoyed by young and old, the competitive and those who came out for a stroll. Read more…

Sunday, June 16, 2019.

wheelchair20190616_131640_burst01This year’s wheelchair race challenge was held by C-SASIL at Brampton Soccer Centre. In total, 16 teams entered and each team consisted of 3 members who completed two laps each. Though the fastest received prizes, all those who participated got an appreciation of what it is like to try and get mobile in a wheel chair. Read more…

Sunday, May 19, 2019.

srexdalestart7492On Sunday May 19th, the seventh annual Inspirational Steps event involving runners and walkers was held between Gurdwaras across Toronto. Marathon participants started out at Gursikh Sabha Canada in Scarborough in two waves – 4:30am for first timers and walkers, and 6am for runners and joggers. Half marathon Read more…

Sunday, April 28, 2019.

bus01img_7402The Nagar Kirtan this year returned to the Better Living Centre at the CNE. With the good weather the turnout was excellent. It was noticed that a lot of the sangat go directly to City Hall rather than come to the CNE and take part in the parade. The GGSCF volunteers were kept busy managing the 100+ buses transporting Read more…

Friday, April 26, 2019.

vaisakhifood20190422_174646During Vaisakhi celebrations at Scarborough Gurdwara, 10,900 lbs of food was collected for the Daily Bread Food Bank by the Sikh sangat. The GGSCF volunteers would like to thank all those who contributed to this effort as it helps to feed some of the less-fortunate in Toronto.

Saturday, April 13, 2019.

cn01img_7349This year, the date of the CN Tower Stair Climb marked the 100th anniversary of the Jallianwala Park massacre in Amritsar (April 13, 1919). The climb was used to remember the victims who lost their lives in the struggle to live free and with dignity. This is very appropriate as the WWF also seeks the same thing for wildlife Read more…

Friday, April 12, 2019.

770am20190412_083111The annual Vaisakhi Radiothon with the help of 770AM Punjabi hosts was held in support of the children sponsored by the GGSCF. The response from the listening sangat was overwhelming on this historic anniversary of the Khalsa. In total $30,000 was pledged and volunteers spent time collecting credit card donations online Read more…

Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

gnanakfood2018The annual Guru Nanak for the Daily Bread Food Bank was held from November 7th to 28th. In total, 4,888 lbs of food was donated to and collected by the Daily Bread Food Bank, who will distribute this to those in need across the GTA. The response has been tremendous and we would like to thank all those who contributed.