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04/22/2026

🙏 Vesak Dhamma Sermon & Gilanpasa Buddha Pooja

Join us this Vesak for a special Dhamma sermon by Ven. Kotmale Kumara Kassapa Thero. Let’s come together to observe this sacred day, offer Gilanpasa, and reconnect as the Thurstan community in Canada.

- Saturday, May 2nd
- West End Buddhist Temple
- Arrival: 5:45 PM | Start: 6:00 PM
- Refreshments will be served after the ceremony

Let’s celebrate Vesak and strengthen our Thurstan brotherhood. Spread the word!

West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre

04/11/2026

🙏 Vesak Dhamma Sermon & Gilanpasa Buddha Pooja

Come together with fellow alumni to observe Vesak, the most sacred day for Buddhists worldwide. Let's unite as a community to listen to the teachings of the Dhamma and make a merit-offering of Gilanpasa.

It’s not just a religious event, but a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and strengthen our Thurstan brotherhood in Canada.

📅 Mark Your Calendars:

When: Saturday, May 2nd

Where: West End Buddhist Temple, 3133 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4

Arrival & Seating: 5:00 PM EST (Latest by 5:15 PM)

Refreshments: Served to all participants following the ceremony.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our shared heritage and values. Let's show our strong Thurstan spirit!

Help spread the word to other alumni across Canada!

04/05/2026

Dominance on display! 💪🔥

A dominant performance from Thurstan College sees them overcome Isipathana College to lift the 63rd Battle of the Brothers 🏆🏏

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02/23/2026

🏌️‍♂️ Thurstan Golf Classic 2026 🏆

Join us for an unforgettable day of golf, competition, and fellowship at the beautiful Granite Ridge Golf Club, Milton!

📅 Saturday, July 25th
⏰ 10:00 AM Shotgun Start
📍 9503 Dublin Line, Milton, ON

Exciting Prizes:
• Best Foursome
• Longest Drive
• Closest to the Pin

💲 $250 per person

Gather your team, enjoy a great day on the greens, and be part of one of the most anticipated Thurstan events of the year.

12/19/2025

Community Fundraiser for Disaster Relief: A United Effort!

Our nation recently endured one of the most devastating natural disasters in its history, leaving many in need of urgent support. In response, the local community came together for a special fundraising event held on Sunday, December 14th at the Royal King Event Centre in Toronto. The purpose of this gathering was to raise essential funds for ongoing relief efforts and to aid those most affected by the tragedy.

In a truly inspiring display of generosity, every available band and DJ in town offered their talents free of charge for the event. Their performances added vibrancy and unity to the evening, underscoring the power of music to heal and bring people together.

Among the distinguished performers, our advisor Mr. Gamini Hemalal and his band Ceymphony played on stage at no cost, demonstrating their commitment to the cause. We are proud to highlight that young Thurstanite Dineth Gunarathna joined the band, volunteering his musical abilities to support the fundraiser.

Our President, Mr. Channa Perera, exemplified true leadership by personally sponsoring the venue costs through Thurstan OBU Canada. This remarkable gesture not only provided a space for community gathering but also showcased the spirit and commitment of Thurstanites in supporting those in need.

Tickets for the event were sold exclusively via Eventsly.ca, an innovative online ticketing platform recently created by our Secretary, Mr. Niran Akalanka Perera, and two partners. In a further act of generosity, Mr. Perera and his team absorbed all ticketing costs, ensuring that every dollar raised went directly to disaster relief efforts.

Thurstan OBU Canada actively supported this event. Several of its members contributed by purchasing tickets. Key leaders including President Mr. Channa Perera, Vice President Mr. Sarath Kumasinghe, Secretary Mr. Niran Akalanka Perera, and Advisor Mr. Gamini Hemalal was present at the fundraiser, further highlighting the unity and leadership within our organization.

Thurstan OBU Canada was also the sole OBU in Toronto to participate in this noble cause directly.

This event stands as a testament to the generosity, solidarity, and unwavering spirit of our community. We extend heartfelt gratitude to all performers, organizers, volunteers, and attendees who made this fundraiser possible. Together, we have demonstrated that even in the face of immense hardship, compassion and unity can light the way forward.

10/15/2025

Thurstan College OBU Canada Annual Fundraiser 2025

“Sing A Long with a Knight” – A Night of Music and Community

Thurstan College OBU Canada hosted its annual fundraiser in a refreshing and engaging format this year. The event, titled “Sing A Long with a Knight,” was held at The Base Bar and Restaurant in Scarborough. This fundraiser attracted over a hundred enthusiastic participants from the Thurstan community and beyond.

A special highlight of the evening was the live music provided by Ceymphony, the band led by our advisor, Mr. Gamini Hemalal, which included young Thurstanite Dineth Gunaratne.

Demonstrating his commitment to the cause, Mr. Hemalal generously volunteered his band’s performance at no cost, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees.
The event was made even more memorable by the active involvement of volunteers, including several talented singers from our own community. Among them was our vice president, Mr. Sarath Kumarasinghe, who took the stage and delighted the audience with his performance.

With more than a hundred participants, the fundraiser was a resounding success in both turnout and engagement. The funds raised will support ongoing projects and initiatives benefiting Thurstan College and its wider community.

Thurstan College OBU Canada extends sincere gratitude to Mr. Gamini Hemalal and Ceymphony for their outstanding contribution, the volunteers who made the event possible, and all attendees for their support. Together, we look forward to many more successful events in the future.

08/05/2025

Sing Along with a Knight & Ceymphony Live!

Get ready for a fun night of music, dancing, and good vibes — all for a great cause!

Join us at The Base for a live fundraiser party with the amazing Ceymphony Live Party Band. Enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment with friends and fellow Thurstanights — every dollar supports the Thurstan College OBU Fund.

📅 Friday, Sept 26, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM onwards
📍 The Base – 3482 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough
🎟️ Tickets: $25

👕 Dress Code:
Thurstanights – Rep your College gear
Guests – Casual is cool

Let’s party with purpose!

07/07/2025

THURSTAN ARE THE CHAMPIONS🏆

Huge congratulations to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication!

A massive thank you to the organizing committee, all the Thurstanites, families, friends, and our wonderful sponsors for your amazing support. Your presence made all the difference!

This win is for all of us!

07/05/2025

Thurstan College clinched a thrilling 31 to 24 victory against Vidyartha College in Week 5 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 🏉🔥

This was not just a win. It was our first triumph in the A Division since 2011. A moment of pride and passion for all Thurstanites 💙💛❤️

Our boys played their hearts out and showed the true spirit of Thurstan Rugby 💪 With strength, discipline and determination, they have put us back on the map.

🏆 Final Score
Thurstan College 31
Vidyartha College 24

🙏 A big thank you to the coaches, players, old boys, parents, teachers and loyal supporters who stood behind the team throughout. This is just the beginning of something special ✨

Thurstan Rugby is rising. Let’s carry this momentum forward 🚀

Photo Credit: ThePapare.com | Shamil Oumar

07/04/2025

Thurstan OBU Canada retained the Channa- Ajith Trophy by defeating their archrivals Isipathana OBA Canada on Canada day at Maple Leaf Cricket grounds in King City.

This Battle of the Brothers game was a part of the cricket festival organized by the St Thomas OBA Canada. Thurstan led by Dulitha Wickramasinghe, the man from the French city scored 225 runs batting first. This was possible largely due to a great knock by Sri Lanka youth and former Canadian player Shian Kamleen. He went on to score 108 runs and it was the first century of this series. He was well supported by Vimukthi Nupearachchi which helped Thurstan to pile up over 200 runs which was a record for this series. Chasing 226 to win, Isipathana ended up with a score of 175 giving Thurstanites a comfortable 50 run win.

Shalinda Nanayakkara was the star of Isipathana as he took off his keeping gloves to come out to roll his arm. Eventually it became one of the best decisions of Isipathana captain Dhushi Kethees as Shalinda produced the best bowling performance for them. Not only that but also, he went on to score a quick 38 runs for Isipathana. When he was at the stumps it looked all possible that Isipathana could walk away with a win.

Umesh Karunarathne thought otherwise and put the brakes on the Isipathna line by capturing four wickets. Former schoolboy cricketer of the year and another Sri Lanka youth cap used all his experience to shatter isipathana hopes which were short lived. Both sides dropped a few easy catches but Hansaka Gamage of Thurstan held on to a great one to get rid of the Isipathana opener Umar which was the catch of the match. Mr. Padmalal De Zoysa, a senior Thurtanite living in Canada was the chief guest of the match and Isipathana old boy Kumar Rajendra was the guest of honor. Distribution of trophies was as follows,

Winner – Thurstan OBU Canada

Player of the match Thurstan - Shihan Kamleen

Player of the Match Isipathan - Shalinda Nanayakkara

Best Batsman – Shihan Kamaleen

Best Bowler – Umesh Karunarathne

Best Fielder – Hansaka Gamage