Diwali
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City of Brampton moves to ban personal fireworks to address safety, noise concernsThe City of Brampton is moving to ban the use of personal fireworks for holidays after ``significant growth'' in complaints related to safety, noise and debris.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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East Meets West fundraiser back for 2022 after pandemic pauseA local children's foundation is only a few days away from its 2022 fundraiser. East Meets West is ready to celebrate after a pandemic hiatus.CanadaOct 26, 2022
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Should Diwali be marked as a holiday in Calgary public schools?Diwali is one of the most sacred holidays on many South Asians calendars - observed not only by those of Hindu faith, but by Sikh, Jains, and some Buddhists too.EducationOct 25, 2022
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Diwali celebrated across Saskatchewan with message of light over darknessPeople celebrate around the world by bringing the festive sprit into their homes in the form of earthen lamps called diyas, fireworks and lights to decorate the house.CanadaOct 25, 2022
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In-person Diwali celebrations return to the Okanagan for 2022 season"Everybody is joyed, everybody is talking about it," said Ruby Brar of Diwali, which has finally returned to the Okanagan as an in-person event.CanadaOct 25, 2022
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Improperly discarded firework sparks fire at Indian Peacock restaurant in downtown PeterboroughAround 10:35 p.m., fire crews responded to reports of flames showing in the windows at the Indian Peacock restaurant on the ground floor of a building on Simcoe St.FireOct 25, 2022
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In-person Diwali celebrations return to B.C. after pandemic hiatusGurdwaras and Mandirs across the province were busy Monday, as people brought goods and sweets, and lit Diyas, small lamps representing the triumph of light over dark.CanadaOct 24, 2022
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Environment Canada issues air quality alert in Toronto-area"Air quality may deteriorate if the smoke from fireworks remains at or descends to ground level," Environment Canada said as high levels of air pollution are expected Monday.WeatherOct 24, 2022
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Ontarians celebrating Diwali raise concerns over 2022 election date clashing with festivalSome Ontarians who celebrate Diwali are criticizing the fact that the province's municipal elections fall during the South Asian holiday, which many liken to Christmas.PoliticsSep 27, 2022
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Calgary student asks CBE to consider school holiday for DiwaliA Calgary junior high student is asking the Calgary Board of Education to make Diwali and Holi traditional holidays for CBE schools.CanadaMay 16, 2022
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