Eesti Elu / Estonian Life

10/21/2025

Can you silently perceive music? Our columnist Otepää Slim recalled his ability to conjure a concert C, no humming required, after tuning into a deep-dive episode of EstoCast (co-created by Eesti Elu and VEMU ) about the connection between mind, music, and math.

From visualizing Bach's mathematics to the structural physics of a collapsing bridge, the latest column breaks down the surprising resonance between music and the precise science of math, plus plenty of recommendations for your listening and reading pleasure.

Get it here 👉 https://eestielu.ca/music-mind-and-math/

📷 Humble Pi by Matt Parker, recommended by Otepää Slim in his latest column (source: amazon.com)

10/16/2025

Did you know that World Cleanup Day was started by Estonia? 🇪🇪 Even the Estonian Ambassador in Canada, Margus Rava, participated!

Get the scoop 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/maailmakoristuspaeval-ottawas/

10/15/2025

Solaride - the successful solar car project powered by Estonian students. 🏎️

Want to know more? Check it out 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/solaride-no-fuel-powered-by-estonian-students/

10/14/2025

Otters are such cute and smart creatures! Did you know that the Eurasian otter lives in Estonia and is called a "saarmas?" 🦦

10/09/2025

Kanada eestlaste loodud organisatsioon EERO Canada (Estonian Ecumenical Relief Organization) on üle 30. aasta toetanud Eesti haridust, kunsti, tervishoidu ja kogukondi.

Palju õnne EEROle 35. sünnipäevaks!

Ajaloost ja teisi meenutusi 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/video-eero-canada-35-aastat/

📸: EERO

10/08/2025

Torontost pärit eestlane Riina Kindlam on nüüdseks juba üle paarikümne aasta elanud Eestis. Tema nime näeb tihti Eesti Elu veergudel ning ka teistes väljaannetes. Aga kuidas ta jõudis kirjutamise ja luuletamiseni? Kuidas on kulgenud Eesti kultuuri ja keelde sukeldumine seal elades? Mis tõmbab teda kirjanduse, eriti selle lühivormide poole? Kuulake ja saate teada!

Tänases saates kuulete:
📕 Millised on Kanada ja Eesti kultuuri- ja kirjandusmaailmade erinevused
📗 Mis inspireeris Riinat juba nooruses luuletamisega tegelema
📘 Kuidas on Eestisse kolimine ja seal elamine mõjutanud Riina lugemisharjumusi
📙 Kuidas ja mida võiksime lugeda, olgu nooremas või küspemas eas

🎧 Saate leiate kõikidelt suurematelt taskuhäälingu platvormidelt juba täna või klikkides siia: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1973176/episodes/17971881 🎧

Head kuulamist!

10/07/2025

Take a trip down to the US/Canada border and enjoy the scenery! 🏔️

10/02/2025

Have unexpected visitors in your backyard? Going camping to enjoy the fall colours soon? Markus shares some of his top bear safety tips. 🐻

Markus' IG:

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10/01/2025

Sybil Tong is originally from Markham, Ontario, of Honkonger heritage, but now she lives and studies in Tallinn, Estonia.

A year on after her move to Estonia, she's reflecting in detail on what it means to find a new home. She tackles the subtle culture shocks from the small international aisle and the surprisingly large seagulls, to the bigger life shifts, like navigating personal space and a 3:00 p.m. sunset.

Get the full story 👉🏼 https://eestielu.ca/reflections-on-one-year-in-tallinn/

📸: Sybil Tong

09/24/2025

Erik Kreem and his music have been featured previously in the “Memories of Home” online concert series presented by VEMU and its project Estonian Music Week . And also in the pages of Eesti Elu / Estonian Life . But never on an episode of EstoCast.

There’s a good deal to catch up on, and Erik has a bundle of stories and thought-provoking musical commentary to kick off this new season of our podcast.

In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:

🎼 the beauty and ease of the piano to channel ideas from the mind into compositions

🎼 J.S. Bach’s musical challenge from King Frederick II of Prussia

🎼 his playing on a 1,077 pipe organ for a recent folk rock song

🎼 and much more!

🎧 Tune in on your favourite streaming platform today or click here 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1973176/episodes/17891854 🎧

Enjoy!

09/24/2025

While still in construction, the structure of K E S K U S International Estonian Centre is clearly defined, giving a glimpse of how it will join VEMU and Tartu College Student Residence to form an active Estonian neighbourhood in Toronto.

What we saw on the site tour: https://eestielu.ca/a-tour-of-the-keskus-building-site-for-eesti-elu-staff/

Naabrid tulid uudistama! /// Eesti Elu / Estonian Life and Tartu College folks came for a KESKUS look-see - they live with the construction dust-noise daily, and are so very gracious about the disruptions. Gratifying to feel the energy build for an Estonian Way along Madison!

09/17/2025

In the latest "Meet the Tartu College Community," we're getting to know the Housing and Events Manager of this important building.

What type of person thrives in this role? How has the professional and social life of Tartu College enabled the success of its employees? What rewarding projects have they had a chance to be a part of?

Find out here ➡️ https://eestielu.ca/meet-the-tartu-college-community-kyla-maloney/

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