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Extract from Editorial – The Catholic Register
On the eve of a provincial election, Catholics are called
upon to carefully examine the record of the government,
examine the platforms of the alternative parties and the
words of their leaders and then vote on Oct. 2 for those
politicians we believe will do the most to work for the
public good.
The church doesn't expect perfection from political leadership.
As we've seen, we're far from that, particularly when it
comes to vital life issues such as abortion. However, we
must work with what we have.
That doesn't mean accepting the status quo. It means we
must continually push our political leaders to adopt policies
that will serve life and the common good, that will build
society rather than try to divide us against each other,
that will be known by its sense of justice and compassion
for the least fortunate, rather than by-its willingness
to raid the treasury in search of votes.
See full text at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00119.html
The
New Cardinals
See
List at : http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00116.html
New Indian Cardinal ~Monsignor Telesphore Placidus Toppo,
India, Archbishop of Ranchi See: India's first tribal cardinal
recounts prophecy of becoming king
Dramatic
Changes In Immigration Law
Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada,
bowed to pressure from immigrant groups and at least one
Federal ruling that found the retroactivity provision in
the new law suspect, to announce drastic changes in the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). On Sept.
17 at a press conference in Ottawa, Coderre said that effective
immediately, the minimum pass marks for an applicant under
the independent skilled category will be reduced to 67 from
the current high of 75.
See full text at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00115.html
Toronto
scored higher for (Racial) discrimination than other Canadian
cities, with 22 per cent of visible minorities reporting
it here
No matter how long they've been in this country or what
generation they belong to, discrimination remains an issue
for people of colour. Among Canadians generally, only 7
per cent of those responding to a Statistics Canada survey
reported experiencing discrimination or unfair treatment
because of their ethno-cultural characteristics in the past
five years. But among visible minority groups - representing
3 million Canadians - 20 per cent of those 15 and older
said they had been victims of racism. For some groups the
numbers are much higher. Nearly one-third of blacks, representing
about 135,000 Canadians, said they had been treated unfairly
in the past five years, compared with 21 per cent of South
Asians and 18 per cent of Chinese.
See full text at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00128.html
The
Weather in Canada - No Glory for Toronto the muggy
Got a yearning to live in meteorological mediocrity? Come
to Toronto
See full text at: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00129.html
Also
See: Canadian Cities are Weather Winners!
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/weather/winners/intro-e.html
News
Clips from Goa
by
Joel D'Souza & Fred Noronha
DENGUE
FEVER HITS NUVEM RESIDENT
A 38-year old resident of Nuvem was allegedly affected by
dengue fever last week. Sources said the patient, F Diniz,
who was admitted in a private hospital, has since recovered
and has been discharged. They, however, clarified that patient
had the classical dengue type and not haemorrhagic dengue.
TAX
ON PETS IN PANAJI
Owners of canines in the Corporation of the City of Panaji
limits will have to purchase a badge and pay taxes for their
pets. For sterilized dogs the life tax will be Rs.100 while
for the non-sterilised one, the amount would be Rs.1000.
The owners would have to purchase a badge costing Rs.10.
Pet dogs without licences would be impounded but released
after paying fees for sterilization and life time tax.
"RESTORE
HERITAGE" CARAMBOLIM CHURCH
The ancient church of St John the Baptist in Carambolim,
Ilhas, is now left in a very sad state of affairs. Today
it would take at least Rs.1 crore to carry out repairs to
the facade, the walls, the floor, the Bell Tower, etc. The
Carambolim church committee, under the leadership of the
parish priest, Fr Lino de Sa, has decided to undertake the
repairs, and has made a special appeal to the co-parishioners
who have migrated overseas, or are living in various parts
of Goa, to come forward and help in preserving the village
heritage.
Contact Fr Lino, Tel. # 91-832-2284615 or Project Co-ordinators:
barrosan@sancharnet.in
and benvinda_barros@rediffmail.com
BIGGEST
BJP CONVENTION HELD ON 28TH SEPTEMBER AT EDC MAIDAN
It is going to be a mega event in the history of politics
in Goa. A giant pandal of 10,000 square metres accommodating
25,000 party members who will arrive from every part of
the State. About 1,000 volunteers will guide at least 16,000
people to the 16 stalls separately erected for providing
a breakfast, 58 lunch counters, 25 temporary tap connections.
The BJP expects to collect at least Rs.2.5 lakh from the
registration fee per delegate fixed at Rs.10.
BUDDY
D’SOUZA HONOURED
India’s first boxing Arjuna awardee Buddy D’Souza
(from Assagao), was felicitated by the Goa Amateur Boxing
Association yesterday (Sept 30) at Colva, during the Goa
International Boxing Championship. Buddy, who has his roots
in Goa, remains one of India’s greatest to have graced
the sport. The Mumbai-based pugilist, is a former 24 times
Railways champion besides being the National boxing champion
for 12 years.
| Grand
concert marks Lata Mangeshkar's birthday |
| From
Indo-Asian News Service |
|
Mumbai,
Sep 28 (IANS) Lata Mangeshkar's 75th birthday was
celebrated at a glittering function here Sunday at
which popular artistes rendered many of her haunting
songs and Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani felicitated
India's undisputed melody queen.For more text click
here. |
People
Places and Things
| Garden
honours Brendon's memory |
THE
MISSISSAUGA NEWS
JOHN STEWART
Sep 19, 2003 |
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Eleven-year-old
Samantha deSouza rests on her father Leonard's shoulder
at the opening of a peace garden at St. Edith Stein
school in honour of her late brother, Brendon, who
died of leukemia last year.
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In a poem he composed during the
last months of his life, Brendon deSouza wrote that,
"friends are reliable. They are always there,
rain or shine."
Yesterday, at a memorial service held as they unveiled
a new peace garden in his honour at St. Edith Stein
School, it appeared as though Brendon was true to
his word. For more text click
here.
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| Maria's
award will help children in Catholic Church Hall in
Repulse Bay on Arctic Circle |
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Maria
Fraser, winner of Dr. Ribeiro Goan School Ex-Students,
Canada Award of Excellence, attended the 2003 Goan
School Reunion and met more than 20 of her classmates.
To see Pictures
click here.
The award given by Mrs. Ester Souza Ribeiro, daughter
of Dr. Rosendo Ribeiro.
Maria, a heath nurse in Repulse Bay, Nunavut, and
Class of '63 says... |
| "I
plan to use it to help the kids who attend evening games
at the local Catholic Church Hall. It does not take
very much to make them happy hence the $500 will go
a long way." |
For
more on Maria see:
Letters from Maria.... http://goacom.com/culture/biographies/mariaw.html
Award of Excellence presented to Maria
http://goacom.com/news/news99/sep/msg00053a.html |
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Announcements
Wednesday,
October 15,2003
EVENT: Brampton Goan Seniors Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday October 15,
from 6-9 p.m.
The venue is 22. Knightsbridge Community & Senior Citizens'
Centre
(905) 874-2862 1-A Knightsbridge Rd. S/E Corner by Bramalea
City Centre.
See Map at http://www.city.brampton.on.ca/parks-catalogue-fw2003/facilities.tml?rnav=15
Click on circle #22
A steering group has been formed to start the organization.
They will be seeking active support for enrolling new members
and planning activities.
Those wishing to attend please register by calling:
Matilda Fernandes (905) 793 5690 or Vera D'Souza (905)
791 0240
or send an e-mail message to info@goanvoice.ca
Tech
Billionaire Deshpande To Call for New Era of Canada- India
Business Partnership
Extract
from The Weekly Voice - Sept 26-Oct, 2003
High
tech billionaire Gururaj "Desh" Deshpande, the
co- founder and chairman of Sycamore Networks, will deliver
the opening keynote address on India's Emergence
within the Global Economy: What does it mean for Canada-India
relations?, when the Asia Pacific Foundation of
Canada hosts the fourth annual Asia Pacific Summit in Toronto
next month.
The major international conference, scheduled for October
7th - 8th, has become Canada's premier annual event about
the Canada-Asia relationship. This year, Focus on India
has attracted top business leaders, ambassadors and senior
policy-makers to discuss India's integration into the global
economy and the changing investment environment in Asia.
Dr Deshpande will speak on Tuesday, October 7th at 1:00
p.m. in the Regency West Room. Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue
Road.
Obituary
Mr Felix
Anthony D'sa
(Ex Ministry of Defence (Kenya Police)
Beloved husband of Maria Felecidade (Marianinha) D'Sa. father
and father-in-law of Beda/ Lister de Souza in England and
Rose/Roosevelt de Barroa in Australia. Grandfather of Denzil,
Annabell, Nigel De Souza and Reuben and Roosevelt de Barros
Expired on 26/09/03
In
Memoriam
Events
| Saturday
October 4th 2003 |
| Events: |
Goan
Soccer in Toronto |
| Time: |
Kick-off 3:00
p.m.
Admission: $3.00 |
| The
Gaudencio Fernandes Memorial Inter-Village Soccer
Tournament - Finals
Bogmolo Sports Club v/s Aldona Shooting Stars
Centennial Stadium - Etobicoke
|
| Sunday
October 5th 2003 |
| Events: |
“PANGDO”
(HANDICAP) Directed by Jr. Menezes |
| 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.
|
| Sheila
D'Souza |
416-609-2415
|
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. |
|
|
Wednesday, October 15,2003 |
| EVENT: |
Brampton
Goan Seniors Meeting |
The
next meeting will take place on Wednesday October
15, from 6-9 p.m.
The venue is 22. Knightsbridge Community & Senior
Citizens' Centre
(905) 874-2862 1-A Knightsbridge Rd. S/E Corner by
Bramalea City Centre.
See Map at http://www.city.brampton.on.ca/parks-catalogue-fw2003/facilities.tml?rnav=15
Click on circle #22
A steering group has been formed to start the organization.
They will be seeking active support for enrolling
new members and planning activities.
Those wishing to attend please register by calling:
Matilda Fernandes (905) 793 5690 or Vera D'Souza (905)
791 0240
or send an e-mail message to
info@goanvoice.ca |
|
Saturday, October 18,2003 (tentative) |
| EVENT: |
Whist
Drive - Venue
(TBD) |
| Organized
by: |
Goan
Association of New Jersey (GOANJ) |
| For
more information please contact Tony Barros at barrost@yahoo.com |
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