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The Federal Minnesota
By Sydney Goodreau At the end of June 2025, a scarlet-red bulk carrier named The Federal Minnesota arrived at the harbour in Oshawa, Ontario, with 22 crew members from India. Volunteer Jill Wyllie climbed aboard to welcome the crew to Canada and, in MTSSO fashion, she offered to bring the crew to land to restock on necessities and enjoy some of the local sights. “They were delighted with Lakeview Park and its beach,” said Wyllie. The beach is a favourite destination for se
14 hours ago
Threads of Kindness
by Sydney Goodreau In the basement of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, the steady hum of sewing machines mixes with laughter and conversation as a group of local women assemble brightly coloured quilts destined for some of the world’s most overlooked workers: seafarers. Every Tuesday, the Faith Sewing Group gathers around tables piled high with patterned fabric, cutting squares, stitching layers, and piecing together quilts that will travel far beyond their community. What
Dec 9, 2025
MTSSO Hosts 2025 Celebration Dinner on International Day of the Seafarer
On June 25, 2025, the Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario welcomed friends, supporters, and partners to our Annual Celebration Dinner,...
Jul 15, 2025
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