Courageous and emotionally powerful, Fire follows Sita (Nandita Das) and Radha (Shabana Azmi), two women living in New Delhi who are disappointed with their arranged marriages. While Sita is trapped in a relationship with her cruel and unfaithful husband, Jatin (Jaaved Jaafei), Radha is married to his brother, Ashok (Kulbhushan Kharbanda), a religious zealot who believes in suppressing desire. Lonely and lacking in love and passion, the two women begin to seek solace and friendship in each other, only to discover a passionate romantic love that must be kept secret. When it was released in the late 1990s, Fire’s incendiary subject matter led to protests and government interventions in India. Years later, the internationally acclaimed film is as seductive and moving as ever. The film won seven awards at film festivals around the world, including "Most Popular Canadian Film" at the Vancouver International Film Festival. 1996. 104 min. English only.
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 12:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes11 sessions remaining
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Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.
Niveaux intermédiaire, inscription non requise.
Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Drop-in program at an intermediate level.
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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L’anglais suit le français Après une périlleuse traversée du Pacifique, une famille de réfugiés vietnamiens s’installe à Montréal dans l’espoir de commencer une nouvelle vie. À travers une série de retours en arrière, le portrait complet de leur histoire se dévoile du point de vue du plus jeune membre de la famille, Tinh (Djandji), qui doit encore surmonter le traumatisme de ce qu’ils ont laissé derrière eux et qui a du mal à s’adapter à sa nouvelle vie et à sa nouvelle langue. Brillamment adaptée du roman éponyme de Kim Thúy, lauréat du prix du Gouverneur général, cette histoire de résilience face à l'adversité est saisissante et profondément émouvante.
« Un film exceptionnel et magnifique. » – Isobel Grieve, Montréal Guardian2023. 120 min. Français avec sous-titres anglais
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After a perilous journey across the pacific, a family of Vietnamese refugees settles in Montreal, in the hopes of starting a new life. Through a series of flashbacks, the whole picture of their story comes into view, as seen by the youngest family member, Tinh (Djandji), who is still processing the trauma of what they left behind, and struggling with her new setting and language. Brilliantly adapted from Kim Thúy’s Governor General Award-winning novel of the same name, this compassionate story of resilience in the face of adversity is stunningly captured and deeply moving. “An exceptional and beautiful film.” – Isobel Grieve, Montréal Guardian2023. 120 min. French with English subtitles.
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Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
4:00pm
120 minutes16 sessions remaining
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Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 4:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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For so many Canadians, Ernie Coombs and his character Mr. Dressup was an enduring childhood fixture, promoting the power of creativity, play and imagination. This heartwarming documentary traces the roots of this universally celebrated and uniquely Canadian children’s programme, its enduring legacy, and how it stayed true to its aim throughout its run of almost 30 years. Winner of the People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary at TIFF, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe is an absolute crowd-pleaser that is sure to bring a tear to your eye.
“The Magic of Make-Believe not only serves as a reminder of the joy Coombs brought to our young lives, but it also emphasizes the need for Mr. Dressup's patience and kindness today more than ever.”
– Rachel Ho, Exclaim!
2023. 90 min. English.
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Dans ce conte décalé, plein de magie et d’émerveillement, la petite ville de Saint-Élie-de-Caxton décide d'éliminer la mort une fois pour toutes. Lorsque l’incarnation de la Mort arrive dans le village, apparemment résolue à s’emparer de leurs âmes, ses formidables habitants décident de lutter pour leur immortalité du mieux qu'ils peuvent. Dans cette histoire, la mort n'est pas une fin, mais plutôt le début d'une incroyable légende. Basé sur le roman acclamé de Fred Pellerin, L'arracheuse de temps a été un succès aux guichets en plus de recevoir 5 nominations aux Prix Écrans canadiens, notamment pour le scénario de Pellerin.
In this quirky tale full of magic and wonder, the small town of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton decides to eliminate death once and for all. When the character of Death arrives in their village seemingly determined to take their souls, the extraordinary townsfolk decide to fight against their mortality as best as they can. In this story, death is not an end, but just the beginning of a fantastic legend.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Fred Pellerin, L’Arracheuse de temps was a box office success and received 5 Canadian Screen Award nominations, including for Pellerin’s screenplay.
2021. 105 min. French with English subtitles.
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Wednesdays, Apr 17, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes16 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignew notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuis pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme, inscription non requise.
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Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
10:00am
360 minutes11 sessions remaining
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A member of Employment & Social Services’ Outreach and Mobile Services Team (OMST) will be at the Main branch of OPL in Room 117 on the 1st floor each Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Financial Support
- Ontario Works
- Emergency Assistance
- Dental and Vision Care
- Utilties – Enbridge and Hydro Bills
- Housing – Rent and Rent Deposits
Ongoing Assistance
- System navigation
- Connecting with your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) worker
- Requesting additional benefits
- Booking appointments
- Obtaining documents and identification
- Transportation and more!
Referrals to Other Resources
- Employment Ontario
- Housing Services (e.g. Social Housing Registry)
- Child Care Subsidy
- Ottawa Food Bank
- Free Counselling Services
- Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Un membre de l’Équipe de services mobiles et d'intervention (ESMI) sera présent à la succursale Centrale dans la salle 117 au 1er étage les jeudis de 10h à 16h. Services de l'ESMI :
Soutien financier
- Ontario au travail
- Aide d'urgence
- Soins dentaires et de la vue
- Services publics : factures d'Enbridge et d'électricité
- Logement: loyer, dépôts de loyer
Aide continue
- Navigation dans le système
- Liaison avec votre chargé de cas d'OT ou du POSPH
- Demande pour d'autres avantages
- Prise de rendez-vous
- Obtention de documents et pièces d'identité
- Transport et plus!
Aiguillage vers d'autres ressources
- Emploi Ontario
- Services du logement (p. ex. Registre du logement social)
- Subventions pour la garde d'enfants
- Banque d'alimentation d'Ottawa
- Services de consultation gratuits
- Services en santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
- Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (POSPH)
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Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
10:00am
30 minutes8 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
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Thursdays, Apr 18, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes11 sessions remaining
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Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.