Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa (SLCAO)

06/24/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

At the upcoming SLCAO Sports Meet on June 27th, you can pre-order your favourite foods and skip the line at the event!

Please note that payment is required by June 25th for pre-ordered food to be ready for pickup at the venue.

Please send your e-transfer to [email protected] by June 25th.

Below are the food items available to pre-order:

ONLY available for pre-order (not sold at the venue):
Lamprais - Chicken: $20
Lamprais - Pork: $20
Kottu Roti - Chicken: $12
Kottu Roti - Pork: $12
Kottu Roti - Vege: $10
Kottu Roti - Vege + Egg: $10
Fried Rice - Vege: $10
Fried Rice - Vege + Egg: $10
Vege Burger / Fries / Pop Combo: $10
Vege Burger / Fries: $8

Available for pre-order or to buy at the venue:
Burger (Beef) / Fries / Pop Combo: $10
Burger (Chicken) / Fries / Pop Combo: $10
Burger (Beef) / Fries: $8
Burger (Chicken) / Fries: $8
Hotdog (Pork) / Fries: $6
Regular Poutine: $5
Butter Chicken Poutine: $7
Devilled Chicken Poutine: $7
Mutton Roll: $1.50
Fish Cutlet: $1.00

Pre-order here:

https://forms.gle/DBdQRXxu5dnqCu6X9

See you on Saturday!

SLCAO Sports Meet Committee

🏅 Welcome to the SLCAO Sports meet 2026 Food Pre-order! 🏅 Skip the lines on Sports Meet by securing your family's favorite meals ahead of time! 📬 An automatic order confirmation summary will be emailed to you instantly upon submission. 💰 Important Payment Details: To help our food suppli...

06/18/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

Please see the attached flyers sent at the request of Past President Susantha Mohottalage and Team Manager of Team Sri Lanka at the tournament below:

Calling All Sri Lankan Cricket Lovers in Ottawa!

Come out and cheer for Team Sri Lanka at the Ottawa Friendship Cricket Cup!

Teams: Sri Lanka | India | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Canada | World XI
Dates: June 20 & 21, 2026
Time: From 8:00 AM onward
Venue: Rideau Hall Cricket Grounds, 1 Sussex Drive

Our players are proud members of the Ottawa community, representing their heritage and passion for cricket on one of the city’s most iconic grounds.

Bring your family and friends and help create a sea of blue and gold as we support our Sri Lankan team. Let’s showcase the pride, unity, and spirit of our community while enjoying two thrilling days of cricket.

Please share this message and the attached flyer with family and friends.

See you at the grounds!

Team Manager

06/18/2026

Congratulations Scapt.sports Sri Lankan Canadian Professionals for Techno-Culture on a fantastic volleyball tournament this past weekend. Special shoutout to Past President Gamini Senarath, Sashini Senarath, Dhammika Herath and Nethu Amarasinghe for a well organized event. Congratulations to the tournament winners!

06/16/2026

🏏⚽🏸 Get ready for the SLCAO Annual Sports Meet! 🏆

Join the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa for a fun-filled day of sports, competition, and community as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary!

📅 June 27th
📍 Claudette Cain Park- 660 River Road
⏰ 9:30 AM onward

🎉 FREE ADMISSION — but pre-registration is required!

🍳 Complimentary breakfast included
🍽️ Lunch available for purchase from LaFrancys
☕ Evening tea, coffee & cake

🙋 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Earn community volunteer hours while helping make this event a success. Please sign up in the sheet and email [email protected]

Register now 👇
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pCu9rE_F_6yeySN0WWiorIyHIf1nM5xOHKVgtbMOSyA/edit?usp=sharing

06/15/2026

We were grateful for the invitation from the Sri Lankan Muslim Community of Ottawa to attend their Eid Al-Adha Banquet and celebrations. A wonderful and warm celebration bringing together community, faith and family ✨Thank you to the President Dr. Muzakir Majeed and the entire organizing committee for the hospitality ✨

06/14/2026

It was wonderful to spend time with the Sri Lankan Catholic community at the Feast of St. Anthony celebrations. Thank you to the organizing committee and SLCAO Past President Edward Anura Ferdinand for the invitation. It was a successful event and a memorable and joyous day ✨Congratulations to the committee and all the volunteers.

06/05/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

Pleases see the message below from Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara:

A food fair has been organized to support the Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara in Orleans. See details below. We appreciated if you could forward this email to the SLCAO members. Thanks a lot for your support.

~Organizing Commitee~

Food Fair on 13 June and please pre-order by 10 June

06/04/2026

"Gee Padura 2026" hosted by the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Ottawa Chapter (AAUPOC)

Dear AAUPOC Members, Families, and Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to the "Gee Padura 2026" hosted by the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Ottawa Chapter (AAUPOC).
Get ready for a lively sing-along celebration - dust off your straw Calypso hats, bring your best singing voice, and join us as we recreate the magic of the 1960s and 1970s. This will be a night full of rhythm, nostalgia, and pure joy! This year, we will celebrate the unforgettable musical bands of that era through timeless melodies, vibrant live performances, and engaging moments that everyone can enjoy.

**Event Details:**
Date: June 06
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Kars Community Center
1604 Old Wellington St, Kars

What to Expect:

* Timeless calypso hits with sing-along sessions
* Snacks with a light Sri Lankan-style dinner
This is an enjoyable evening of music, memories, and community fellowship.

We cordially invite you to join us for this special evening. As spaces are limited, we kindly request that you register at your earliest convenience via the following Google sheet.

Please note that the entrance fee can be paid via e-transfer to [email protected] or by cheque made out to “AAUPOC”.
For further details, please refer to the flyer below. All proceeds go towards the needy students' scholarship fund.

URL for the Google sheet: AAUPOC Gee Padura - 2026

Warm regards,
AAUPOC Organizing Committee

06/02/2026

https://www.mfa.gov.lk/en/news/high-commission-and-sri-lankan-community-jointly-showcase-sri-lanka-2026-y-embassy-chef

SLCAO was proud to participate in a community fundraiser for the YMCA-YWCA in Ottawa alongside the High Commission of Sri Lanka.

Thank you to Chef Nilantha for your culinary delights and to the Rhythmic Nertha Foundation for the beautiful dance performance representing Sri Lankan heritage, music and arts! To all the volunteers, thank you!

Mission News High Commission and Sri Lankan community jointly showcase Sri Lanka at the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase Published Date 1 June 2026 The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa, together with the Sri Lankan community, participated in the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase organized by the YMCA o...

06/02/2026

🏐 SCaPT Volleyball Tournament 2026 – Registration Now Open! 🏐

Get your team together and join us for an exciting evening of volleyball, friendly competition, and community spirit!

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Paul-Desmarais

💰 Cash prizes to be won!
🏐 Open to players looking for a fun and competitive tournament experience.
🤝 Proudly presented by SCaPT (Sri Lankan Canadian Professionals for Techno-Culture) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa (SLCAO).

Registration is now open! Scan the QR code on the poster or register online at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd1DD46_7BvUWA8aH4k2f7-0YcrmtPH3JlgcM7479VExtplw/viewform

Whether you’re playing to win or simply looking to connect with the community and enjoy a great day of volleyball, we would love to see you there!

For more information:
📞 Nethu: 647-607-9933
📞 Sashini: (613) 983-8606

Tag your teammates and start building your roster today! 🏐🔥