Recently, the independent Samoa and the American Samoa have been struck by a tsunami.  A quarter of a million people have been hit by the tsunami disaster causing serious injury to many people. In addition, 119 casualties have been reported so far.

The disaster took place at dawn when many people were getting ready to go to work. Rescuers are still searching for missing people.

US President Obama promised to help the 65,000 American Samoans living on the island.

Khmer Krom Canadian Youth Association has introduced sports and recreation every Sunday at the Oakdale Community Centre in Toronto. Providing a sports program for youths to get involved in is one of our many initiatives in order to build a stronger community. The program starts at 4:00 pm after Cambodian class which takes place in the morning till noon. Youths of all ages are welcomed. Also, we encourage parents to bring their children since we have activities catered to them as well. For more information, please contact Veasna Kim at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thursday, September 24, 2009 | 9:37 PM ET

CBC News Online

Ontario's priorities for offering seasonal and H1N1 vaccines varies by age. (John Amis/AP Photo)

People in Ontario who are over 65 and those living in long-term care facilities will be offered seasonal flu shots starting in October, followed by H1N1 shots for others a month later, the province's chief medical officer of health said Thursday.

Dr. Arlene King said the decision was made based on several factors:

Emerging, unpublished evidence from Canadian studies suggesting a possible association between prior flu vaccination and getting the H1N1 pandemic flu virus. The latest science on the H1N1 virus and how it is behaving.The logistics of administering multiple vaccines.

"We're not dealing with a typical flu season this year," King told a news conference in Toronto.

 

On September 11, 2009, the Khmer Krom Community of Ontario led by Venerable Dhammo Thach Truong and KKF Chairman Mr. To Kim Thong, attended the nomination event of a Member of Parliament of the Hamilton East-Stoney Creek riding in Ontario province.