On October 25, 2026, Venerable Dayi Shi, President of the Buddhist Association of Canada and Abbot of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada, presided over a Tiantai Buddhist Dharma transmission ceremony at the garden's Mahavira Hall. During the ceremony, he transmitted the Tiantai lineage to eight disciples, who formally received the teachings and became the 47th-generation lineage successors. Monks, nuns and lay followers attended the ceremony, witnessing the continuation of the Tiantai Buddhist tradition in Canada.
On October 25, 2026, Venerable Dayi Shi, President of the Buddhist Association of Canada and Abbot of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada, presided over a Tiantai Buddhist Dharma transmission ceremony at the garden's Mahavira Hall. During the ceremony, he transmitted the Tiantai lineage to eight disciples, who formally received the teachings and became the 47th-generation lineage successors. Monks, nuns and lay followers attended the ceremony, witnessing the continuation of the Tiantai Buddhist tradition in Canada.
The Ontario government announced on October 27 that applications are now open for the 2027–2028 Seniors Community Grant Program. The province is allocating $7 million in this round of funding to support community projects serving people aged 55 and older. Eligible projects can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, with applications due by 5 p.m. on December 17.
On October 25, 2026, Venerable Dayi Shi, President of the Buddhist Association of Canada and Abbot of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada, presided over a Tiantai Buddhist Dharma transmission ceremony at the garden's Mahavira Hall. During the ceremony, he transmitted the Tiantai lineage to eight disciples, who formally received the teachings and became the 47th-generation lineage successors. Monks, nuns and lay followers attended the ceremony, witnessing the continuation of the Tiantai Buddhist tradition in Canada.
On October 25, 2026, Venerable Dayi Shi, President of the Buddhist Association of Canada and Abbot of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada, presided over a Tiantai Buddhist Dharma transmission ceremony at the garden's Mahavira Hall. During the ceremony, he transmitted the Tiantai lineage to eight disciples, who formally received the teachings and became the 47th-generation lineage successors. Monks, nuns and lay followers attended the ceremony, witnessing the continuation of the Tiantai Buddhist tradition in Canada.
On October 25, 2026, Venerable Dayi Shi, President of the Buddhist Association of Canada and Abbot of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada, presided over a Tiantai Buddhist Dharma transmission ceremony at the garden's Mahavira Hall. During the ceremony, he transmitted the Tiantai lineage to eight disciples, who formally received the teachings and became the 47th-generation lineage successors. Monks, nuns and lay followers attended the ceremony, witnessing the continuation of the Tiantai Buddhist tradition in Canada.
The Ontario government announced on October 27 that applications are now open for the 2027–2028 Seniors Community Grant Program. The province is allocating $7 million in this round of funding to support community projects serving people aged 55 and older. Eligible projects can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, with applications due by 5 p.m. on December 17.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced on October 27 that employer applications for the 2027 Canada Summer Jobs program are now open, with a deadline of December 3. Eligible small private-sector businesses hiring young people aged 15 to 30 can receive wage subsidies covering up to 50 per cent of the applicable minimum wage.
According to the 2026 benefit payment calendar published by Service Canada, October 28 is this month's scheduled payment date for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Recipients who have registered for direct deposit will generally receive their payments on the same day, while those receiving cheques by mail may have to wait a few additional days.
The Ontario government announced on October 27 plans to expand residential electricity consumer protections by prohibiting unit sub-meter providers from disconnecting electricity to condominium and multi-unit residential customers during the winter due to unpaid bills. The province also plans to strengthen rules governing billing and related charges. The proposed measures are still subject to legislative and regulatory changes and have not yet taken effect.
On October 25, 2026, Venerable Dayi Shi, President of the Buddhist Association of Canada and Abbot of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada, presided over a Tiantai Buddhist Dharma transmission ceremony at the garden's Mahavira Hall. During the ceremony, he transmitted the Tiantai lineage to eight disciples, who formally received the teachings and became the 47th-generation lineage successors. Monks, nuns and lay followers attended the ceremony, witnessing the continuation of the Tiantai Buddhist tradition in Canada.
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