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Immigration. In light of
our history, our values, and our impending demographic
challenge, Canada’s immigration policy, particularly
as it relates to the selection, integration and
regional distribution of new immigrants, is obviously
of key importance.
Canada needs more immigrants, plain and simple, and we
need them to succeed. Too often, today’s new
Canadians, despite higher levels of education on
average, are not achieving economic success as quickly
as in previous generations. We will keep, indeed we
must keep, our doors open
to immigrants of all classes and refugees from around
the world. But as the numbers increase we also must be
more active in recruiting immigrants who meet Canada’s
evolving needs – needs that are identified in
consultation with provinces, communities and those in
labour, business and academia. more...
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China leading
global power shift
From
today’s Toronto Star
Sep. 23, 2005. 01:00 AM
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On
the basis of the latest news coming out of North
Korea, it's not at all clear that when its
government declared it was "committed to abandoning
all nuclear weapons" that this meant that it was
committed to abandoning these weapons.
The deal announced early last week was that North
Korea would give up its nuclear weapons program in
return for the U.S. giving it a light-water nuclear
reactor to generate badly needed electric power. more...
Sep. 24, 2005. 01:00 AM
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New housing
starts will continue to drop
Immigration patterns affect home-buying and
renovations
VICKY SANDERSON
SPECIAL TO THE STAR
Immigration trends will
have a big influence on future house-buying and
renovation patterns, analysts say.
Immigration has been rising since 2001 and today
more newcomers are buying homes than renting, Bob
Duggan, chief economist for the Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation, told a recent home improvement
industry conference in Markham.
As well, these trends will affect the retail home
improvement and renovation sectors, which are
already experiencing tremendous growth, says
industry analyst Albert Plant, another speaker at
the conference. He predicts retailers will have to
target these markets in order to remain competitive.
Some stores already are .more. . .
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Goa &
Garbage Galore
Appeal
from Margaret
Mascarenhas and Wendell Rodricks
Dear Friends of Goa,
The lack of waste
management infrastructure for both hazardous and
ordinary waste in Goa is shocking, shameful
and, quite simply, inexcusable.Successive Goa
governments have yet to take the problem seriously,
and it is now reaching crisis proportions even as
the tourism department continues to lure
unsuspecting tourists for the upcoming season. Ever
since the wall at a dump in the village of Curca
collapsed some days ago, spewing filth into the
village,villagers have twigged onto the fact that
the municipal garbage being dumped on plateaus, near
water sources, and near residential areas is bad for
them and refuse to allow the municipalities to
continue with this irresponsible practice.
Meanwhile, garbage continues to accumulate all over
the state, secretly dumped into ravines and along
highways in the dead of night. Much of it is
hazardous. more...
Calangute
Social 2000
By:
Olavo Ferreira
The
Calangute Social 2005 was held in Toronto Canada on
17th September. A large gathering of Calangute
families and their guests attended at the beautifully
decorated Claireport Banquet Hall in Etobicoke where
many village socials are held following Calangute's
lead.
After a beautiful Mass led by Fr Martin, with a lively
choir the villagers danced to the band 'Shade' who
began the music with ballroom numbers and took us into
the early hours with a full range of jive, blues and
more. The famous saxophone player 'Oggie' joined the
stage to lend even greater enjoyment for the crowd.
Teenagers were also delighted with Toronto's renowned
'DJ Clinton' who kept them hopping and asking for more
at every opportunity. more...
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The 6th Annual Curtorim-Loutolim-Raia Social
By
Uvy Lopes
What a function it was! - Sunday, September 25, 2005, the CLR 6th Annual Social at Claireport Place. Though the weather started that day on a dim note, by the time the Social started, any cloudiness soon evaporated by the lively festiveness of the people gathered there combined with the ambience of the function hall. The day began with Holy Mass, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Cecil Noronha, con-celebrated by Fr. Stanley from Raia, Goa. The Choir did sweet justice to the liturgy and hymns in song and music. The President's brief but meaningful speech kicked off the evening. From the various CLR functions I have attended, this one was special, which makes one feel that the CLR has come a long way and is growing better with each coming year. Goa's colourful tradition came to life with the well orchestrated "Mando Singers" supported with dancers in colourful "Thorop Bazu". An up-and-coming fashion designer, Bianca Fernandes who was present at the occasion designed and tailored the costumes. The youth put up a very interesting play, enacted with such verve and vivacity, that we were transported to the "Raia Marketplace" as the play called…boy, oh boy, it had everybody raving. The evening progressed eventfully, lifted by excellent dance music from the DJ and alternated by melodious live music by the band "Yester Melodies' who got the young and old swinging to their rhythms. People left the occasion feeling elated, profusely commenting on the good time they had and a day well spent.
News Clips from Goa
by
Joel D'Souza
PRIME
MINISTER COMING
PANAJI, Sept 29: Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh is likely to arrive in Goa
on a two-day visit on 15 and 16 October. During his two-day
stay, he is
likely to lay the foundation stone for the Convention Centre
at Dona
Paula.
This programme was planned earlier but had been cancelled
due to some
reason. (GT)
NURSE DIES IN TRAGIC ACCIDENT
PANAJI, Sept 29: Anavita L
Fernandes, 28, a nurse at TB Hospital, Monte, Margao, died in a tragic accident after she was hit by a
truck at Navelim
this afternoon. Fernandes, who had come to stay at her
mother's place at Bomado, Chinchinim, as she is pregnant, was going to report
for duty by
scooter. (GT)
TAKE LEAVE OR LEAVE
PANAJI: The Corporation of City
of Panaji meeting chaired by Mayor Ashok
Naik recommended that the officers who are involved in the
Curca waste
dumping site will be asked to go on leave till an
independent inquiry is
done or leave their job. Besides, a decision was also taken
to stop the
special allowance given to the concerned officers with
immediate effect. (GT)
Govt. studying IT park models of
other states
PANAJI, Sept 29: The State
government, whose IT policy has proposed an IT
park in Goa, is studying models for such parks followed by
other states
like Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, official sources said.
The sources
also said that there was no need for bringing in a
legislation to exempt
IT industries from purview of several labour and factory
laws. (NT)
Record haul: Rs.30 lakh worth
cocaine seized at Vagator
PANAJI: 600 grams of cocaine worth Rs.30 lakh was seized
from two
Nigerian nationals at Vagator and Candolim on September 24
afternoon. The
Anti-Narcotic Cell Police received information that two
persons of
Nigerian nationality, aged about 20 to 25 and wearing white
T-shirts and black
jeans would be coming to a place near Prim Rose Bar and
Restaurant at Vagator
to deliver cocaine to their customers. (GT)
Better Transportation Boosts
Tourism
By Nandkumar Kamat
The main purpose of World Tourism Day is to foster awareness
among the
international community of the importance of tourism and its
social,
cultural, political and economic values. This year's WTD has
a theme
Travel and transport: from the imaginary of Jules Verne to
the reality of the
21st century which is important for Goa because our state
does not have any
kind of passenger or tourist friendly transportation policy.
(Glimpses-NT)
Obituary
In Memoriam
Brendan DE SOUZA
Excerpts
from Toronto Star
It is with
great sadness that the family announces Brendan's sudden
death. Brendan passed away peacefully at the Hospital for Sick
Children, Toronto, on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 in the
company of his parents.
He is the cherished younger son of Carmen and Seraph, beloved
brother of David, adored grandson of Emily and the late
Sylvester DeSouza, and Mel and the late Olinto Albuquerque.
His aunts and uncles, Bernadette De Souza, Vanda and Richard
Shadbolt, Odette and Edgar Ferrao, Yvette and Robin Youngs,
Glyn Albuquerque, John and Annette Albuquerque, lovingly
remember Brendan.
His cousins, Ben, Stephanie, Graeme, Tom, Johnny, Rebecca and
Ben have truly lost a kind, loving and caring cousin. Brendan
leaves behind many grieving friends and classmates at St.
Ignatius of Loyola High School and St. Bernadette Catholic
School in Oakville.
A Mass was held on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Saint Matthew
Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville, Ontario
(905-825-0219), followed by a private burial. In lieu of
flowers, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to Don
Bosco Mission Office, 135 Rue Don Bosco Nord, Sherbrooke,
Quebec, J1L 1E5 (Attn: Rev. Fr. Edwin D'Souza). The family
greatly appreciates this consideration. Condolences for the
family may be offered at www.starclassifieds.com.
Mary Anne Vellozo
Excerpt from Toronto Star
VELLOZO,Mary Anne -Peacefully, at Scarborough Centenary Hospital, on Thursday,
September 29, 2005. Mary Anne, beloved wife of Alban. Dear mother of Ivan and
Micaela. Loving daughter of Aggie and the late A. C. Fernandes. Sister of Patsy
(Patrick) , Toni (Pat) , Terry (Art) , Francis (Inez) and Gina (Chris) and their
families.
Events
For listing of events in 2005 please
click here
Goan
Events in Canada - Spring -Summer 2005 |
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Date |
Organization |
Event |
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Saturday, October 8, 2005 |
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Toronto Tanzanite Dance - 2005 |
GVC |
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Saturday, October 15th, 2005 |
Quebec Goan Association |
Variety Show with Dinner -
Goan Extravaganza |
GVC |
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Sunday, October 16th, 2005 |
Villagers of Moira Association |
Villagers of Moira:Annual Social |
GVC |
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Tuesday,October 18th, 2005 |
NEW 55+GOAN SENIORS GROUP
for Mississauga-Brampton-Etobicoke |
Meeting for Enrolment of Members &
Election of Executive Committee |
GVC |
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October 23, 2005 |
Tivim Association |
Feast of St. Chrstopher |
GVC |
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October 29, 2005 |
Breast Cancer Survivors |
Charity Dance |
GVC |
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Sunday,November 13th, 2005 |
The
Canorient Christian Association |
Food
Fair/Bake Sale |
GVC |
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Saturday, November
19th, 2005 |
Villagers of
Navelim |
30th
Anniversary Fest |
GVC |
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Saturday,
December 3rd, 2005 - 10:00am |
Friends of St. Francis Xavier
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St.
Francis Xavier's Feast Day |
SFX
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Saturday,
December 3rd, 2005 |
Quebec Goan
Association |
St.
Francis Xavier's Feast Day |
GVC
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Saturday, December
17th, 2005 |
Toronto East
Goan Seniors Association |
Christmas
Dance |
GVC |
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2006 |
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Saturday,September
16, 2006 |
Dr.Ribeiro's Goan
School Ex-student's Committee - Toronto |
Grand Reunion
Dance
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GVC |
December 3rd
2005 To December 3rd 2006.
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St Francis
Xavier Jubilee Year Celebrations
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Greater Toronto
Area Events |
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Announcements
TEGSA
looks forward to meeting and socializing with all members at
the Commandar Park Recreation Centre, 140 Commander Blvd.
Activites are held every Thursday from September8, 2005
until April 27, 2006 from 5.00-10.00p.m. Following are the
activities: Bingo, Whist Drive, Bridge, Instructed Line
Dancing and other activities of Interest...
September: September 29 at 7.00 p.m.
(prompt) Spiritual Healing & Remembering the deceased members
of families and friends at Holy Mass. Rev. Fr.Stan D'Souza
will celebrate the Mass. After refreshments will be served.
October: October 13
at 7.30p.m. Ladainha is planned.
Your participation will be appreciated. Do come along and
honour Our Mother Mary. Boiled gram, light snacks and
refreshments will be served. Fun Activities as usual.
October 20 at 7.15 p.m
a talk by Frank Jannetta, Marketing co-ordinator from Catholic
Cemeteries on Catholic burial and benefits of pre-planning and
other "Final Issues".
October 27 at 7.15p.m.
'Looking to the Future. 'This presentation will feature guest
speaker Eric Tappenden, woner of Chapel Ridge Funeral Home.
Eric will outline some facts and figures about funeral costs
and preferences, options for pre-arranging and the benefits of
the different kinds of pre-planning
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FIFTY FIVE PLUS
GOAN SENIORS GROUP-West GTA |
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Event |
Meeting for Enrolment of Members & Election
of Executive Committee |
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Organised by |
NEW 55+GOAN SENIORS GROUP
for Mississauga-Brampton-Etobicoke |
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Venue: |
Saint Martin
of Tours Parish Hall, 1290 Mcbride Avenue (Mavis &
Burnamthorpe)
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Date/Time |
October
18th, 2005
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Agenda: |
A public meeting was held on Wednesday
September 7, 2005, at the U of T Mississauga to obtain
responses for the formation of a
seniors group (55+) serving the West End of Toronto
including the Peel & Halton Regions. More than 45
responses were received, all in favour of starting the
group. A mandate was given to the Steering Committee led
by Tony Fernandes to proceed with the organization of
the group.
The Steering Committee will be holding an
enrolment/election meeting on October 18th,
2005
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7.30 p.m for the following:
- to enroll
members
- to review
and comment on a DRAFT constitution of the organization
- to elect the
first Executive Committee
- to solicit input for activities and events.
Eligible members will have to complete
the enrollment form and pay
a fee to be eligible to vote. The figure decided
is $10 per person as an
entrance fee and will be non-refundable. A membership
fee will also be charged in
January 2006.
Enrolment forms can be downloaded by
clicking the link image
below :
http://www.goanvoice.ca/2005/issue20/fiftyfive_plus.doc
Please bring the completed enrolment
form and the $10 enrolment fee to the meeting to be
eligible for participating in the election of the new
executive. Those who are unable to attend can send the
completed form and cash with a friend or relative to the
meeting, while others, who cannot access a computer, can
fill the form at the meeting.
For Information:
Contact
Tony & Vivien Fernandes-(905)607-4564
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People
Places and Things
2006 Graduate Employment
Opportunities
There
are many exciting graduate employment opportunities for 2006 at OPG in
Nuclear Operations (Pickering and Darlington Generating Stations) for
undergraduates in the following disciplines: Engineering (including
Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Nuclear, Metallurgical,
Computer, Environmental), Applied Sciences (including Engineering
Physics, Physics, Chemistry, Math).
This fall OPG will be visiting eight University campuses <http://CORPAP05P/OntarioPowerGeneration/Documents/Content/Human Resources/Staffing/2005
Recruitment Calendar> giving potential applicants from these
disciplines the opportunity to speak with an OPG representative about the
changing face of the utilities marketplace and how OPG is rising to the
challenge.
Postings for these graduate opportunities can be found on website - www.mypowercareer.com
<outbind://39/www.mypowercareer.com> until October 7, 2005 please provide
this information to any final year students considering an OPG placement
after graduation. Applications are accepted online - no paper resumes
please.
Survey Shows Large Files,
Unwarranted Messages Top List of E-mail Peeves
TORONTO, Sept. 21 /CNW/
Less is
more when it comes to office e-mail, a new survey
suggests. Twenty-nine per cent of advertising and
marketing executives polled said receiving large
unsolicited files is the most annoying aspect of
communicating with business contacts online. Another 29
per cent cited
being copied on
superfluous "reply all" messages as the most irksome
e-mail practice. For full text
click here.
Health & Wellness
One To Two Drinks A Day Good For You
TORONTO,
Sept. 23/CNW/
Martinis, cosmopolitans, manhattans...nothing beats
spirits for livening up your entertaining. They're exotic,
they're fun, and they're tasty. Here are some other key
points to increase your knowledge of the world of spirits:
- Health benefits. New studies show that moderate and
regular alcohol consumption - one to two drinks a day -
produces positive lasting benefits in protecting you
against cardiovascular (heart) disease, peripheral
vascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and gall stones. It's
also been shown to reduce the risk of rheumatism,
arthritis and kidney stones. Plus the benefits increase
with age and the risk of disease, especially for men over
40 and women as they reach menopause. For
full text
click here.
Traditional kohl products may
contain lead, a risk to children: Health Canada
TORONTO (CP),
Thursday, September 29, 2005
/CNW/
Kohl products
- traditional eye cosmetics used in Middle Eastern, Asian
and North African societies - may contain lead and should
be kept out of the hands of children, Health Canada warned
Wednesday.
For full text
click here.
Good News For Heart Attack Survivors
TORONTO, Sept. 21 /CNW/
Novartis
Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. announced today that Health Canada
has approved PrDiovan(*) (valsartan) for a new indication to
reduce cardiovascular death in patients at high risk (with
heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction) following a
heart attack. Diovan(*) is the world's most prescribed
angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) for mild-to-moderate
hypertension.
For full text
click here.
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