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Newsline
Canada
| Ottawa
eases restrictions on immigrants |
From
CBC News
Thu, 18 Sep 2003 19:37:42 |
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OTTAWA
- About 100,000 immigrants will be allowed to apply
to Canada under an easier set of rules, Immigration
Minister Denis Coderre announced Thursday.
A tougher
immigration law that became effective in the spring
of 2002 had required that backlogged applicants
qualify under the new rules. Critics had complained
that this was unfair to applicants who had applied
before the rules came into effect. "We are
meeting the needs of many new immigrants coming
to Canada," Coderre said Thursday. Coderre
also announced he's lowering the pass mark for assessing
immigrants. Applicants requiring 75 points in a
rating system measuring education and job skills
can now qualify with 67 points.
See Also:Immigrant entry to Canada to be made easier
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00079.html
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The
75th Anniversary - Toronto September 13th, 2003
Message
posted on Goanet by Tim de Mello |
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The
75th anniversary of the Dr. Ribeiro Goan School took
place over the weekend starting Friday Sept. 12th
and ending this Sunday evening.
An
enjoyable time was had by yours truly and witnessed
the same by others. The semi-permanent smiles borne
by most over the three days was testament to that
fact.
On
talking to many of the people over the three days,
the overall concensus was that the anniversary celebrations
were a great success. Kudos to the Organizing Committee.
Click on the image for details" |
'To
define India would be to limit it' says Catherine Young,
the better half of Sir Rob Young, the British high commissioner
to India.
See
full text at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00046.html
Ontario
Provincial Elections -Premier Eves is resorting to playing
"the race card" by linking immigration and crime
in his campaign platform.
See
full text at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00033.html
Ontario
Election - Liberal leader says Ontario needs newcomers
See full
text at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00022.html
News
Clips from Goa
by
Joel D'Souza & Fred Noronha
SUNDAY
NEWSPAPER FOR GOA
There is a sort of minor swell in the local media. Goa will
soon have a new Sunday newspaper, to be brought out by Rajan
Narayan, who is due to leave the popular English daily "O
Heraldo" shortly, after having served it for quite
a long period. The proposed weekly will be in a broadsheet
format, and will be titled "The Independent Goan Observer"."Every
16-page issue will have a four-page section in colour which
will provide continually updated information for the benefit
of tourists on where to eat, what to see, what facilities
exist , what hazards they may face, events including ethnic
an cultural events that might interest them – indeed,
a complete regularly updated and comprehensive guide for
domestic and foreign tourist.” Details of the news
publication are at http://www.rajannarayan.com/
The circumstances leading to Rajan Narayan’s resignation
are outlined at http://www.rajannarayan.com/straythoughts.htm
PRIZE
FOR JOURNALIST JOAQUIM FERNANDES
In the highest national award ever received by a Goan journalist,
Joaquim Fernandes, a staff reporter for The Navhind Times,
has won the 2003 Sarojini Naidu Prize for best reporting
on women in panchayati raj. The prize consists of Rs.2 lakh
cash and a citation. The prize would be awarded to him at
a special function on October 2 in New Delhi. The Hunger
Project, which gives the award, said the cash prize of Rs.2
lakh is given to the journalist to “enable him to
continue work on this issue”.
QUALITY
PRIMARY EDUCATION ON THE CARDS
The government will shortly bring about qualitative changes
in imparting primary education to students in the state,
said Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. Addressing teachers
on the occasion of Teacher’s Day yesterday, Parrikar
urged them to teach students to respect the dignity of labour.
As if in a repartee, comes the report that there are serious
discrepancies in the Science Laboratory Manual for STD VIII
and IX prepared by the Goa Board. Page 67 of the manual,
circulated four months behind schedule is handwritten, with
diagrams barely visible on account of poor printing. There
is miss-match of diagrams in the very first experiment enlisted
in the manual.
| GOANS
IN JAZZ |
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“Everything
is changing in the world, and we have to go according
to the times. We, Indians, are people with a very
sharp ear for music. And we will prove to the world
that we hail from that part of India, called Goa,
and that we have a rich talent and are sufficiently
updated on Jazz,” says the celebrated reedman
Joe Pereira, popularly known as Jazzy Joe. Along with
other accomplished jazz practitioners—US-based
drummer Adrian D’Souza, veteran pianist and
popular jingle-voice Bonny Remedios and Collin D’Cruz—Jazzy
Joe will record a series of jazz albums for Goa’s
premier recording company, Angel AV. The album will
be a heady mix of live and studio recordings, of smooth
and melodious numbers. The recording company has organised
four promotional shows in Goa, namely at the Goa Marriott
Resort, Raddison White Sands Resort, Martin’s
Corner and the newly opened Midas Touch in Calangute. |
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The all-Goa jazz group promises a turning point for
jazz in India through four classic albums, comprising
inimitable intros and solos with multi-instrument Jazzy
Joe, who has enthralled the very heart of jazz—New
Orleans—besides other jazz haunts of the world.
Bewitched audiences…Bill Clinton included…have
wondered what exquisite brand of jazz Joe played when
he piped haunting Goan mando melodies with a new beat
and rhythm. |
People
Places and Things
'RED
CHILLY TREATMENT'
The Department of Education is initiating an inquiry into
the decision of a Panjim-based school proposing to impose
"red chilly treatment" on their students for
bad behaviour and use of bad language. (H)
Toronto
hands are the cleanest
From: http://toronto.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=tor_hands030916
Toronto - Toronto travellers may be among the cleanest
on the continent. A new study says people in this city
are more likely to wash their hands after going to the
bathroom than anyone in five other North American cities.
The American Society of Microbiology examined more than
7,500 people in airport washrooms.
It found that 95 per cent of men and 97 per cent of women
at Toronto's Pearson Airport in August washed their hands.
That compares to only 59 per cent of women in San Francisco
and 63 per cent of men at JFK Airport in New York.
Torontonians were advised to wash their hands regularly
during the outbreak of SARS earlier this year.
Hand-washing can prevent the spread of many infectious
diseases, including SARS.
Announcements
Obituary
| Kenyan
Cardinal Otunga Dies at Age 80 |
Posted
on Sat, Sep. 06, 2003
Associated Press |
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VATICAN
CITY - Kenyan Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga died
Saturday after a long illness, the Vatican announced.
He was 80.
Pope John
Paul II sent a telegram of condolence to the Kenyan
capital, Nairobi, where the cardinal died.
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"It
is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of
Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, and I wish to assure
you and all the faithful of the archdiocese of Nairobi
of my prayers to the good shepherd that, in his tender
love, he will bring this dedicated servant speedily
to the place prepared for him at the heavenly banquet,"
the pope's telegram said.
Otunga
was born in Chebukwa in January 1923, and was ordained
at age 27. After holding numerous posts in Kenya,
he was proclaimed a cardinal by Pope Paul VI in 1973.
He was also the archbishop emeritus of Nairobi, having
retired in 1997.
"With
heartfelt condolences to all who mourn the loss of
this devoted pastor, I cordially impart my apostolic
blessing as a pledge of comfort and peace in the risen
savior," the pope said. |
11
Sep. Mississauga, Canada. PROTASIO FERNANDES,
age 71. (ex Nairobi, East African Railways and Mater Misericordiae
Hospital, Singer and Actor in Konkani Tiatrs in Nairobi).
Beloved Husband of Santana (Anna). Loving father of Martha
and Savio. Dear brother of Santan of Germany, and Maria
and Edocian of Goa. Protasio will be fondly missed and remembered
by all. Condolences to protasfernandes@yahoo.com
12
Sep: Florida/Chorao/Nairobi: ROQUE JULIO FERNANDES,
husband of Rose, father of Flavia/Anthony, Purie/Mervyn
and Ben/Deidre. Brother of Daniel (Danu)/Stephanie and J.B.(Bibi)/Amelia
both residing in Bangalore. (Sympathies to Anthony de Souza
desouza6@sympatico.ca)
17th
September 2003, Mrs. ESTRELITA COLACO (Comba
Margao), Wife of late Joaquim Colaco, Mother/Mother-in-law
of Alavia / late Meyreles Morenas (UK) , Roosevelt / Myra
(Canada), Isalita/Orceth Gomes (ACME), Grandmother of Dr.
Reynella/Dr. Kenwyn, Dr.Ransley, Riscenda (UK), Raechelle
/ Shelton, Charmaine & Charles (Canada), Shawn / Suzie,
Shelton, Shanon, Silvester (ACME) & Conroy.
Funeral is on 19th September 2003.
In
Memoriam
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BRENDON
deSOUZA
September 13, 2002 ''If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again.'' _ Missing you and loving
you always, until we meet again. Your beloved parents
Judy and Leonard and your sisters Samantha and Jessica.
Grandparents Natalie and Jack Carvalho and Elma and
Anthony deSouza. Always loved and remembered, by the
rest of your family and friends. |
Events
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Saturday September 27th 2003 |
| EVENT: |
2003
CALANGUTE SOCIAL |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. |
The
Calangute Association of Canada invites you to attend
the Annual Social to be held on Saturday, September
27th, 2003, at 6,30 p.m. CLAIREPORT PLACE, 65 Claireport
Crescent, Etobicoke, Ontario. Cocktails, Dinner Buffet,
Midnight Snack.
Dancing to one of the liveliest Band and DJ. Admission:
$25 Adults/Seniors and children under 10 years- $10.
Contact: Pat Fernandes Tel: 905-823-3067 |
| Sunday,
September 28, 2003 |
| Events: |
"ALL
THAT IS GOA" |
| Venue: |
181
Rexdale Blvd.
Etobicoke |
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Curtorim-Loutolim-
Raia Association - Toronto presents
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Program:
-
Holy Mass @ 12.00 noon sharp.
Lively Choir by the Young Adults
- Parents sign up your
children for Fancy Dress Competition.
The theme is "People of Goa"
- CLR Young Adults will
tickle you with their Konkani Presentation
GOING HOME TO GOA
- Dance to the rhythmic
music of our Traditional Mando/Dekhni
- Fabulous music and delicious
food
- Lots of prizes and
surprises!!
- Book your tickets in
advance.
§ Make a group of 10 and reserve
a table.
§ Use the attached form to
fill in your names.
- Cut off date to receive
names/payment September 15, 2003
- Teenagers/Young Adults
will have the choice of sitting in their own section
to meet and interact with other teens.
- Contact any of our
committee members
§ For your generous gifts/donations
§ Advertisements for our Souvenir
Brochure
($40.00 for full page; $20.00 for
half page)
We look forward to see you all on September 28, 2003.
COME AND ENJOY THE DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS.
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For
more information/tickets/gifts/advertisements, please
call:
Manuel & Noemia Araujo 416.335.8321
Olavio & Audrey Da Costa 905.803.0371
Carl & Barbara Menezes 905.469.0679
John & Cheryl Dias 905.539.9711
Rosarinho & Artimizia Tellis 416.491.3937
YOUNG ADULTS
Sharon Araujo 416.335.8321
Tracyann Tellis 416.491.3937
Directions
to : Sangeet Banquet Hall - Tele- 416-740-9446
From West: 401 East, Exit @ Dixon Rd East, North on
Kipling Ave to Rexdale Blvd., West on Rexdale Blvd
From East: 401 West, Exit at Islington Rd. North on
Islington to Rexdale
Blvd., West on Rexdale Rd.
Artimizia
Tellis
President-CLR 2003
416-491-3937
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Sunday October 5th 2003 |
| EVENT: |
“PANGDO”
(HANDICAP) Directed by Jr. Menezes |
| Time: |
3.00
p.m |
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| Sunday
October 5th 2003 |
| Events: |
Tiatr
- Toronto |
| Time: |
3.00 p.m.
at Michael Power Secondary School, Etobicoke |
| The
Legendary Director of the ‘Canadian Konkani
Stage’ and the recipient of “GOAN KONKANI
TROUPE’S’’ Award for his excellence
in Directing, Acting, Singing, Comedy & Composing
Jr. Menezes To Direct “PANGDO” (HANDICAP).
For more text click
here |
| Saturday,
October 11th 2003 |
| Events: |
21st
Anniversary Tanzanite 2003 Dance |
| Time: |
3.00 p.m.
at Michael Power Secondary School, Etobicoke |
| Venue: |
Woodbine Banquet
& Convention Centre, Rexdale, Ontario |
| Our
on-line reservations for the Tanzanite dance is now
in effective.
Please visit the following website and book your tickets
on line.
http://www.webapptron.com/tanz2003/index.htm
If you have any questions, please contact any
committee member for assistance.
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| Sheila
D'Souza |
416-609-2415
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Doris
Demello |
905-829-8642 |
| Brian
Mascarenhas |
905-607-5077 |
Steve
D'Silva |
905-949-8361 |
| Wilma
Moniz |
905-831-8349 |
Sharon
Remedios |
416-438-9342 |
| Sara
Ferrao |
905-569-6609 |
Reynold
Rocha |
905-785-9719 |
| Benoy
Don Millan |
905-821-2864 |
Albert
Fonseca |
905-569-1465 |
| James
Fernandes |
416-292-4880 |
Myra
Remedios |
416-297-0529 |
| Antonio
Fernandes |
905-825-8316 |
Brigitte
Afonso |
905-279-4753 |
| Looking
forward to seeing you all at the dance. |
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