Goan Voice, Canada : Newsletter. Issue 2005-14. July 09, 2005

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This Summer in Canada….
While it’s a hot, smoggy summer for us here in Eastern Canada, it’s almost monsoon time in the West with the rain and flooded homes. The Goan Community has enjoyed a host of social events …anniversaries, village feasts, walk-a-thons, tiatrs, family picnics, soccer tournaments, all organized with a Goan flavour. Goan Seniors on the east side of Toronto held " A Taste of Goa" which was a hit and attracted a crowd of youth and seniors selling out all the Goan food and beer ! But there is more to come… The G.O.A is holding "Viva Goa" later this month which covers the "Goa Day" celebrations for Canada. Then there are more tiatrs with the performers coming straight from Goa. There are hockey and soccer tournaments, more picnics, village feasts, and school reunions. Read our Events and Announcements sections to find out more. Have a Safe and Susecade Summer.

"Toronto East Goan Seniors Association - Taste of Goa 2005" Click for details. By: Netto Noronha
	The Toronto East Goan Seniors Assn. celebrated their first cultural event ‘Taste of Goa’ on June 26th 2005 at Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School. An event showcasing the customs, the arts and traditions of the Goan people. It was a huge success. In his welcoming speech, the President Claude Gomes said " it is a mission of our assn. to promote and share cultural, historic
and artistic legacy of the seniors. It is my hope that in the coming years, events of this nature will flourish and strengthen our community spirit of togetherness". He thanked cultural secretary Olga Madeira and the executive committee for the hard work and dedication that an event of this magnitude requires. For full text click here.

Looking for a Goan in the political arena ?
Changing the look of councils
Minority candidates need to get busy right now, says Andrew Cardozo
Toronto Star
Jun. 30, 2005. 01:00 AM
Prospective city council candidates are starting to think about the next election, so if visible-minority politicians want to change the complexion of city councils, they should plan on putting in a busy summer.

The presence of minorities on city councils in the GTA is minimal compared to the percentage of visible minorities in each of the cities. While more non-white candidates are running for office, a scarce few get elected. For full text click here.

Royal Bank forecasts slower but steady growth for Ontario
Upside growth potential emerges
TORONTO, July 5 /CNW/
Ontario's economy is expected to grow at a slower pace than the national average through 2006, with an expected growth rate of 2.3 per cent for 2005 and in the three per cent range for 2006, according to a new provincial forecast released today by RBC Financial Group.
"Ontario put in a decent showing last year by growing at a rate of 2.6 per cent and this year will see a similar, though slightly slower, rate of growth," said Craig Wright, vice-president and chief economist, RBC. "However, Ontario's growth will accelerate next year as the economy adjusts more fully to a more stable Canadian dollar."

According to the report, the recent depreciation in the Canadian dollar will enhance Ontario's export competitiveness going forward and when combined with greater federal and provincial fiscal stimulus, will power the Ontario economy to a faster rate of growth in 2006 compared to this year.

RBC notes that energy prices have been higher for a longer than anticipated period and this has acted as a drag upon Ontario's manufacturing and transportation sectors. However, increased program spending will spur Ontario's economic growth in the near term while upside surprises to revenue growth and conservative budget assumptions hold out the significant potential to achieve fiscal balance within a two year horizon.

New Executive of NACOI - Montreal - 2005-2006
From Felix D'Sa; Felix D'Sa
NACOI stands for "National Association of Canadians of Origins in India".
in French it is " ANCOI = l'Association Nationale des Canadiens d'Origine Indienne ".

At an Annual General Meeting held on June 26th, 2005, the following are declared as elected to the Executive of NACOI for the year 2005-2006.

ALAN MAROLLY	PRESIDENT
DHARAM PAL VERMA	VICE-PRESIDENT
JOHNSON VARGHESE	SECRETARY
PHYL GOMES RODRIGUES	TREASURER
OPKAR SINGH SANDHU	MEMBER-AT-LARGE
BIMLA CHUGH-BATRA	MEMBER-AT-LARGE
ASUTOSH SHARMA	MEMBER-AT-LARGE
SHAUNA FERGUSON KHANNA	MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Congratulations to the Team

Working in Canada For Those Planning to Immigrate
There is no guarantee that you will find work in your preferred occupation. You should know that, in order to work.

From Citizenship & Immigration Canada:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/work-1.html
Before you immigrate, you should learn as much as possible about working in Canada. Your preparations should include updating your résumé and talking to friends, family, and potential employers about the job situation in the part of Canada in which you wish to settle.

Read this section to find answers to some of your questions about finding a job and working in Canada.

you may need to have your credentials (degrees and diplomas) assessed and recognized;
you may have to be licensed;
you may need to take additional courses;
you may need to successfully complete examinations; and/or
you may need to take a job specific language test.

The immigration selection process does not require you to have a credential assessment, recognition of your credentials and licensing. But, they are important steps to help you find work in Canada.

Frogs protected under Wildlife Protection Act
PANAJI, June 30: The Union government has banned catching, killing and export of frog legs. Frogs are protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and catching, killing and selling frogs, or serving frog meat in eating places contravene the provisions of the act and attract stringent punishment with fine and imprisonment.
The craze for 'jumping chicken' this year is much higher as compared to last year. Although the authorities claim the rate of killing of frogs has declined over the years and the law for protection of frogs is enforced stringently, various sources maintain that its consumption is on the increase. During the monsoon, catching of frogs for the purpose of delicious recipe at homes, bars and restaurants have increased to a great extent.

Yeshwant Chowgule passes away
PANAJI: Chowgule Group of Companies vice chairman Yeshwantrao Dattajirao Chowgule died after a brief illness at Mumbai on July 5. He was 85. He along with his brother Vishwasrao D Chowgule and his other brothers promoted a wide variety of industries such as shipping, shipbuilding, iron ore extraction, integrated fisheries, engineering, fabrication, etc. He was in the forefront to promote shipbuilding in Goa and under his leadership quite a number of sophisticated vessels had been constructed and delivered by the Chowgule yards to the port trusts, stage governments and private ship owners.

Fr Alwyn is first Bishop of Sindhudurg diocese.
PANAJI: A new diocese of Sindhudrg has been carved out, and Rev Fr Alwyn Barreto from Siolim has been appointed its first Bishop. Pope Benedict XVI has bifurcated the Diocese of Pune and erected the new Diocese of Sindhudurg and appointed the new Bishop. The Diocese comprises the districts of Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Kolhapur, except Kolhapur city. The Catholic population is 28,500 in 17 churches and is served by 41 priests and 93 sisters. Bishop-elect Rt Rev Alwyn Barreto was born in Mapusa on Dec 22, 1952.

Mickky threatens to boycott session
PANJIM, July 6: With no sign of any portfolio allocation on Wednesday, the Benaulim MLA Mickky Pacheco has in a communication to Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane has said that he would boycott the Assembly session scheduled for July 8 to elect the new Speaker and deputy Speaker, if portfolios are not allocated to him by Friday noon.

"Ek Dis" premiers at INOX
PANAJI: 'Ek Dis', a Konkani movie under the banner of Fantasy Films premiered at Inox on July 2. Subtitled 'Shadows of Life', the movie is the story of Ann played by Ruan Pereira and the adversity she encounters in her life. Based in a small Goan village, Ann faces a series of hardships. The movie, produced and directed by brother-sister duo Amar and Sushma Sawant, is a professed effort at restoring the glory due to Konkani films.

June 24,2005, Karachi DOROTHY SOARES.
She is survived by her grieving husband, Mennen and children; Sweetie/Fidelis, Lynn/Charmain, Coral/Lawrence also grandchildren; Warren/Catharin, Chantell, Lionel, Natalie and Nare.
Your prayers are requested for Dorothy Soares. She passed away in her sleep at 4:00am (Karachi time) Funeral Mass held at 4:00pm 25-June 20'05. May the good Lord grant her eternal rest and our deepest sympathy to the entire Soares family.

June 29, 2005,Quebec,Canada JOAQUIM D'SILVA passed away, peacefully, in Charles Lemoyne Hospital, Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada.
Funeral Service took place at St. Mary's Parish, Greenfield Park, on Monday July 4
May his soul rest in peace.

June 30, 2005,Credit Valley Hospital, D'MELLO OSWALD LUCIO - Passed away peacefully the age of 61. Oswald will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Brizila and their sons Mark and Phillip and daughter-in-law Helen. He will also be missed by his sisters, Priscilla (husband Ravi) and Zita (husband Sidney). The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hudson and the Credit Valley nursing staff, in particular Karen and Judy, for their extraordinary care.
The funeral took place on Saturday, July 2nd at 10 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Mississauga.

Memorial Masses for Fr Emmanuel (Manu)
"Joe Pereira" <joe@cats-net.com>
A memorial mass was held Sat. 2nd July at 6:00 pm at Don Bosco Oyster Bay, for Fr Emmanuel, who passed away last Thursday in Northern Kenya at a tender age of 37.
There will also be mass at Upanga the following Saturday 9th July at 5:30 pm at Don Bosco Youth Centre Upanga.
Fr Emmanuel was stationed in Upanga and later Oysterbay until mid last year.

Summer Tiatr in TO from Goa ~"Goemcho Avaz".
By: Pam Vasandani
Francis D’Costa, President of D’Costa Financial Group has out done himself again. Each year, he manages to bring a truly interesting International Cast and produces Konkani Tiatr par excellence!! In keeping with his theme of "Keeping Goan Heritage Alive", this year for the very first time, Seven Stars of international repute will be flown in from Goa, Bombay and Kuwait to star in this highly acclaimed and successful show "Goemcho Avaz". Performances will staged at the Pope John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre – 4300, Cawthra Road, Mississauga, on the Sunday 17th July and Sunday 24th July at 2.00 p.m. For full text click here.

Information Session on Indian Adoption
Children's Bridge the largest adoption agency in Canada, is non-profit, federally incorporated licensed organization that facilitates adoption presently from People's Republic of China, South Korea, Thailand, Kazakhstan and India.

On July 26, 2005 in Ottawa and on August 14, 2005 in Mississauga, Children's Bridge is having an information session for Non Resident Indians on " How to adopt a child from India". Further details will be available at our website www.childrensbridge.com. under "Info Seminars".

The 13 Anthonys' Celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony
The feast of St. Anthony was celebrated 24 years ago by Francis and Lucy Fernandes in honour of their son Anders Anthony . That's when a membership was formed by 13 men from different families with the names of Anthony, and continued over the years with each one celebrating the feast at their homes.
The first mass was celebrated by Fr. Terence D'Souza (now Monsignor), in Mississauga, Ontario, at the house of Lucy and Francis.
The 13 Anthonys were:
Anders Anthony (Francis/Lucy)
Anthony Fernandes (Tina)
Anthony Fernandes (Annie)
Anthony Fernandes (Viven)
Anthony Fernandes(Marfie)
Anthony Mendonca (Clara)*
Roque Anthony Fernandes
Peter Anthony Fernandes
Elias Anthony Fernandes
Avelino Anthony Gonsalves
Fernando Anthony Barretto*
Jason Anthony Barretto
Jono Anthony D'Souza
Anthony Rodrigues
* since deceased
This year was special for Tony and Tina, who not only celebrated the feast, but also their 40th Wedding anniversary with their relatives and friends, including the Anthonys'. Mass was celebrated open-air at their Markham home, by Father Cecil Noronha.
Next year, the 25th year will celebrated by the youngest member, Jason Barreto.

Desalination
Desalination-turning salt water into fresh, is often preached as the saviour to Australia's water shortage. But how exactly does it work and why aren't our cities awash with water fresh from the ocean?
http://www.abc.net.au/ra/innovations/stories/s1403334.htm