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Portrait of the Canadian Population
in 2006, by Age and Sex
More seniors, fewer
children
According to the 2006 Census, the number of people aged 65
and over increased by more than 446,700 compared with 2001
(+11.5%), topping the 4 million mark for the first time
(4.3 million). This is nearly four times as many seniors
as in the first quinquennial census in 1956.
Number of persons aged 65 years
and over and number of children aged less than 15 years in
the Canadian population, 1956 to 2016
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Decline Of The Greater Toronto Area's Standard Of Living :
TD Economics
TORONTO, July 17 /CNW/ -
A report published today by TD Economics states the
relative decline of the Greater Toronto Area's standard of
living against competing jurisdictions during the past
five years poses a serious threat to the region's future
prosperity (www.td.com/economics). Cohesive and
coordinated action is required by all regional players,
but future policies must be underpinned by efficiency and
innovation rather than public money.
Among the GTA's challenges,
co-authors Don Drummond and Derek Burleton cite:
- The region's eroding competitive position due to
economic forces such as the rising dollar;
- The limited flexibility of the City of Toronto due to
its structural deficit; and
- The rising number of low-income families among newcomers
and the self-perpetuating cycles of poverty.
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India cap on OCI applications
Wednesday July 11 2007
Staff Report
http://www.southasianfocus.ca/printArticle/29182
The Indian consulate has placed a cap on the number of
Overseas Citizenship of India applications it will receive
daily in person.
"With effect from July 6, 2007, Consulate General of
India, Toronto will accept only 45 OCI applications on
first-come-first-serve basis on all working days between
0900 to 1100 hours," it said in a brief statement.
The consulate has already stopped receiving cash for its
visa services.
The mission had earlier stated that with effect from June
18, 2007, only bank drafts, certified cheques or postal
money orders would be accepted.
Under the OCI scheme, a registration certificate like an
Indian passport, though in a different colour, is issued
to the applicant.
A multiple entry, multi-purpose OCI 'U' (Universal) visa
sticker is pasted on the applicant's foreign passport,
complete with the applicant's photograph and all the other
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Feds Must Reassess Immigration Consultants,
Says the Canadian Bar Association
http://www.cba.org/CBA/News/2007_Releases/PrintHTML.aspx?DocId=26872
July 11, 2007
OTTAWA-The Canadian
Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) is not meeting
its mandate to protect the public from unscrupulous
immigration consultants, and the federal government is
duty-bound to conduct a broad assessment of the regulation
of such consultants, says the CBA.
A recent investigative series in the Toronto Star suggests
that the regulatory scheme for immigration consultants,
instituted in 2003, continues to fail the public.
In a letter to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Diane
Finley, CBA President J. Parker MacCarthy, Q.C. called on
the government to conduct a broad assessment of whether
CSIC is meeting its mandate for the regulation of
consultants.
"The federal government gave the imprimatur of legitimacy
to CSIC through recognition of its members as 'authorized
representatives' of those subject to the immigration or
refugee process in Canada," wrote Mr. MacCarthy. "You
cannot now disavow any responsibility for ensuring CSIC is
performing its duty of protecting the public.
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"TWAS A "NIGHT OF
HILARIOUS LAUGHTER" !!!.......
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(Click thumbnails to view large)
Our 55+ PGA flew " South of the Border" !! - but in
reality, was held at the Mississauga Seniors Centre, in
Mississauga,on July l7th,2007. The much anticipated,
Variety Show, featuring" MEL COLLIE" - on the Banjo/Uke
and "JAY FRANCO" on the Violin/Keyboard, showed up in
style to a thrilled & packed Audience!!
These 2 Canadian Icons put on a fantastic performance,
staged at the Centre to a crowd of 122 members and out of
town guests, from as far as Australia, namely, Mena and
her husband Dams Carvalho, Stan Noronha's sister and
husband ( who are here on their last lap of their holidays
and were fortunate to have been present for the event.!!
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Mel & Jay a dynamic duo that is in constant demand within
the GTA and surrounding areas, loved by audiences
everywhere for a relaxing, hilarious, toe-tapping and
fun-filled entertaining show, thrilled the crowd to
pieces! There was never a dull moment! It surely was
"Hearty and "Enriching" and roused up some standing
ovations with Jay doing a SOLO Violin performance of the
famous "BLUE SPANISH EYES", " BRAZIL" & good old, "SOUTH
OF THE BORDER" ,while Mel, resonated sounds off his Bango,
as he harmonized great songs of the 20's. That reverence
was infectious and got the misty-eyed crowd to do some
"toe-tapping" and clapping to the good old numbers, like
"YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE" & DAYO - "TILL I COME AN ME WANNA GO
HOME"!!
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TRIBUTE TO THE
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As seniors we are not supposed to be having such a good
time. But we have been as TEGSA
has introduced a new concept to senior entertainment. They
have moved on from the basic bingo sessions and whist
games to some INGENIOUS
and more interesting forms of entertainment. Of course
Bingo is also held but it is not the only form of
entertainment…………..
Friday, June 22nd was no exception as members were treated
to an “END OF SEASON BLAST”
which featured a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Tributes
to stars like Tom Jones,,Engelbert Humperdinck and Elvis’
1968 Comeback Special were all presented on a big screen.
These were live performances by our favourite stars
captured on DVD.
All we had to do was sit back, relax and enjoy the
swinging hits of yesteryear.
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George Pinto's visit to Toronto
Kevin Saldanha
Mon Jul 9 04:44:02 PDT 2007
From
www.goanet.org
The punctuality of the chief guest was in stark contrast
to the 'sussegadh' arrival of his hosts, the GoaNetters
Association of Toronto (GNAT), at Mad Hatters Pub in
Mississauga. Goa Sudharop's George Pinto, in town to
celebrate a family wedding, had to order his own beer and
nuts wondering whether he was at the right location at
1:00pm on July 1st, 2007!
However, Canada Day revelers arrived in quick succession
which kept George from quaffing off his first brew of the
afternoon. By 1:30pm most of the score of invitees had
arrived which allowed me to start off with a round of
introductions of those present and gave them an
opportunity to say a few words about themselves. There was
a representative sampling of the Goan (predominantly
Catholic) diaspora in attendance and all were eager to
hear George speak. After spending a few minutes on
introductions (check out the link to the photoshow at the
end of this article to see how many names from the list
you can associate with the faces :-) around the room we
had a chance to learn a little more about Prof. Pinto and
what makes him tick.
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Commentary
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Common ground
From:
http://www.thecanadianimmigrant.com
By George Abraham
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was rather surprised to read last month that Canadians
have barely changed their minds on “multiculturalism”
over the last 17 years. Roughly 60 per cent of them do
not approve of it, expecting immigrants to gradually
become like them in habits and values. The rest say
they are willing to make an effort to better
understand new immigrants. These findings come from
Ipsos Reid’s latest survey of about 1,000 Canadians
across the country on their attitudes toward
immigrants. The pollster first conducted a similar
study in 1990, and at least on the topic of
multiculturalism, there is little that has changed
over this period. The fact that Canada virtually
invented the idea of “multiculturalism” appears to
have made little difference to the average taxpayer.
Six in 10 Canadians want to see “minority groups
change to be more like the rest of Canadians,” while
the rest want “Canadians as a whole to try and accept
minority groups and their customs and languages.”
Clearly, the majority have a problem with the way
“multiculturalism” is being practised today. However,
paradoxically, 82 per cent still swear by the policy,
affirming that “Canada’s multicultural make-up is one
of the best things about Canada.”
This suggests a misunderstanding about what
“multiculturalism” stands for, treating it as a
reflection of reality, i.e., that Canadians are drawn
from various cultural perspectives, not just the
French and English. There is also perhaps a healthy
dose of realism, which might ask, “Even if we asked
immigrants to become like the rest of us, what does
that mean?”
By way of response, I recommend the recently published
The Unfinished Canadian written by a Carleton
University professor (who was also my research
adviser) Andrew Cohen. The book categorizes this
country’s peoples into eight groups — the Hybrid
Canadian, the Observed Canadian, the Unconscious
Canadian, the American Canadian, the Casual Canadian,
the Capital Canadian, the Chameleon Canadian and the
Future Canadian! Which one would be the model for
immigrants to follow?
The search for common ground will always be a work in
progress, but there is another element of the survey
that should be a pressing concern. Canadians who have
little education appear to have a more negative
attitude to immigrants, feel that newcomers ask for
equality rights too soon after arrival, demand that
fewer immigrants be admitted every year and are
convinced that newcomers are taking away jobs from
Canadians. Further, they want immigrants to adopt
Canadian ways and are convinced that Canada is
changing too quickly in a vain attempt to accommodate
its minorities.
Their anxiety may be misplaced and “multiculturalism”
may be nothing more than a good idea whose time has
passed. But the survey conveys an overall good story:
that Canadians continue to see themselves as an
immigrant people and that it matters little when you
have arrived.
George Abraham writes from
Ottawa. Email him at
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News Clips from Goa
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PARRIKAR: KEEP MIGRANTS OFF
 PANJIM:
Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar, on July
17, 2007, called for arresting the inflow of population into
the state, warning that an addition of two to three lakh of
persons would put severe pressure on the state's
infrastructure. "I am not against people coming in from
other states to settle here, but we should not create
siutations that will facilitate it. A population of 15 lakh
for our state is enough. We must not allow it to reach 20
lakh. Even another 2-3 lakh rise in population will put Goa
in trouble," he said. Parrikar made the remarks while
referring to the mention of Special Economic Zone for Goa in
the government's budget proposals, which he said would
create a huge job market that the Goan population would not
be able to cater to.
Parrikar also criticised the state budget on every aspect,
stating that it would not benefit either the farmer, the
common man or the youth. He said the state government's
indiscriminate borrowings was pushing the state into a debt
trap and also questioned uncontrolled revenue expenditure.
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India to grow @ 9.4 per cent in '07-08
MUMBAI: India's economy
should expand by 9.4 per cent this financial year, higher
than official estimates, though inflation and interest rates
were likely to rise too, a senior economist with Credit
Suisse said. [GT] |
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PhD in Sociology to Gonsalves
Goa University has awarded the Degree of Doctor of
Philosophy in Sociology to Jeanette Gonsalves from Dona
Paula, for her thesis entitled "Food and Foodways in
Transition" (A Socio-Cultural Study of Domestic dining in
Goa). Dr Jeanette Gonsalves is a visiting Faculty in VM
Salgaocar's College of Law at Miramar.
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Blood Donation Drive at Siolim
 SIOLIM:
The Social Action Committee in continuation of the
Siolim Parish Centenary Celebrations organised a blood
donation drive this morning at St Anthony’s Community Hall,
wherein over 40 Siolkars – Catholic and Hindu – participated
by donating their blood. The blood donation programme was
organised in collaboration with the Goa state branch of the
Indian Red Cross Society with active assistance by the
medical staff of the Goa Medical College.
Dr Sachin Govekar, Health Officer of the Siolim Primary
Health Centre, while inaugurating the camp, said that it was
the first of its kind in the village. Dr Govekar said that
it will go a long way in creating awareness among the
general public as well as encouraging donors since blood
donation is an ideal gift to society.
Dr Clare D’Mello of Blood Bank, GMC, social workers Rio
Couto, Laad and Anna Maria Fialho assistant at the camp, in
which it was heartening to see excellent response from
women, because as many as 14 women/girls figured among the
40-odd donors. [GoaNewsClips] |
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Overstaying Kenyan remanded
PANJIM:
Kenyan national, Boz Francis, who was arrested from
Calangute for overstaying, has been remanded to three days
police custody. Crime Branch said that from among the four
Nigerians arrested earlier for overstaying, Orjiude C
Innocent has been remanded to further three days police
custody, while the remaining three – Festus Ibe, Joseph
Ikwuze and Antonio Jorge Monteiro Silva – have been sent to
judicial custody till Saturday. [H] |
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Goa's Own Little Palace
 Quepem,
the taluka and the town of South Goa, is a perfect example
of Goa's real identity. Amid its lush green vegetation, open
fields and small houses, is a small palace that echoes the
bygone era. It is the house of the Dean of the church and
founder of Quepem town, Jose Paulo de Almeida. Jose Paulo
built it in 1780 for his occasional stay at a 'farm house',
but later it was termed as Palacio do Deao. This 1,100 sq mt,
15-room house is surrounded by landscaped gardens. When you
enter this house you come across a small chapel. Jose Paulo
not only constructed this house and church, but also
developed the town of Quepem. In 1825, Jose Paulo presented
it to the Viceroys of India-Portuguesa to spend their
holidays, so that they could preserve the house he had
founded. [Arti Das, GT] |
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Ban sought on Ganesh idols made of
Plaster of Paris
PANAJI, July 18: The Goa Handicrafts Rural and
Small Scale Industries Development Corporation today passed
a resolution supporting ban on the import and sale of Ganesh
idols made of Plaster of Paris, in Goa, this year and
further decided to recommend the same to the government.
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Lovers take to temples
PONDA, JULY 18:
Many young couples in Ponda have found an unusual
venue to indulge in amorous activities - temples. Temples
have become ideal sites for a rendezvous, as many of them
are located at isolated spots in Ponda taluka. But the
growing interest in temples for hedonistic rather than
religious reasons has peeved a number of poojaris of their
respective temples. This is a new set of problems
confronting the Ponda police, which has been overburdened
and over-stretched, given its large jurisdiction.
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'Global
Goan Children Art Competition'
Friends of Goa and Global Goan Associations, in partnership
with Gallery Attic, Goa, announced the Global Goan Children
Art Competition 2007 to celebrate World Goa Day commemorated
on August 20 worldwide. The art competition is a
first-of-its-kind art event which will be held
simultaneously in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Africa,
Macau, Portugal, Brazil, Pakistan and India in an effort to
assimilate and create awareness for young global Goans
towards environment and cultural preservation of Goa.
Contact Ethel da Costa (Over-all Global Coordinator)
ethel_trudes@yahoo.com [GT] |
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Oberoi Hotel Named Best In The World!
http://www.weeklyvoice.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2312&Itemid=66
Monday, 16 July 2007
 India's
Oberoi Group has scored a first by receiving top honours in
the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2007
readers' survey.
The Oberoi Udaivilas, the luxury hotel in Udaipur, has been
ranked the best hotel in the world with the highest overall
score of 94.36.
This recognition for The Oberoi Group is acknowledged as one
of the most revered rankings in the international travel
industry.
In the same survey, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra has been
ranked the 10th best hotel in the world and The Oberoi
Rajvilas, Jaipur has been rated the 11th best hotel in the
world.
Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure said,
"This year's results underline Travel + Leisure readers'
ever-increasing embrace of global travel in their search for
distinctive and authentic experiences. The extraordinary
rise of India among the top hotels and resorts in the world
is one sure reflection of this tendency, with The Oberoi
Udaivilas ranking number one hotel in the world, and The
Oberoi Amarvilas and The Oberoi Rajvilas coming in at 10 and
11 overall."
P R S Oberoi, chairman, The Oberoi Group said, "I am happy
and proud that an Oberoi hotel has been ranked the best in
the world. This is a significant landmark for Indian tourism
and will further encourage tourists to visit the country".
The Oberoi Group operates 32 properties in five countries. |
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Obituary
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Death: Delfina
(Daphne) Faria
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Jul: Hounslow, UK.
DELFINA (DAPHNE) FARIA (ex Nairobi). Widow of the
late Peter Faria. Mother/mother-in-law of Juliet and John,
Diogo and Lucia, Debbie and Kenny and Wenceslaus.
Grandmother of Jacqui, Jonathan, Andrew, Adrian, Cassandra
and Kimberley. Great grandmother to Tanya, Nathan, Julia,
Ellen, Isaiah and Matthew The funeral will be held on Thu.
19 Jul. at 10.00 am at Sts Michael and Martin RC Church, 94
Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EH. Condolences to
wfaria@btconnect.com
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Death: Tony Alvares
 12
Jul: Wembley, UK. TONY
ALVARES (ex Nairobi). Beloved husband of Joanita;
father of Estella and Enrico/Alison; grandfather to Benj,
Poppy and Imogen. Brother of Olga, Peter, the late Augie,
James and George. Condolence to
enrico.alvares@gmail.com
or
estellaa@mcsaatchi.com
Mervyn Maciel wrote in Goa Today, May 2006: In the realms of
classical music in Kenya, one name that stands out like a
beacon is that of a much-talented Goan - Tony Alvares . When
he was 8 years old he was sent to musical classes armed with
a home-made violin made by the village carpenter . In the
UK, he has travelled extensively with the Royal Ballet and
Scottish Opera . The photo shows Tony playing the violin at
the 80th birthday celebrations of A.J. (Oboe) Noronha (Jan
2003). |
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Death: "Mai" Lobo
 13
Jul: Toronto. HILARINA
VICTORINA LOBO. (aged 95, ex-Silolim, Goa &
Nairobi, Kenya). Loving wife of the late Julius. Dear mother
of Angela/Sydney, Jacob/Lynn, and Alex/Bridget. All knew her
affectionately “Mai”. She will be remembered for her
devotion, her kindness and her feistiness. Funeral Mass held
at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church, Mississauga on
Tue July 17. Interment at Springcreek Cemetery. |
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Latest Goan Treasure
Domnic's Goa A nostalgic romp through a bygone era
From:
www.goanet.org
By Domnic P. F. Fernandes
 Released:
April 27, 2007 - Kala Academy, Black Box, Campal, Panaji, Goa
Publisher: Abbe Faria Productions
Foreword: Placido P. D'Souza
Illustrations: Domnic Cordo
Edited & typeset: Frederick Noronha
Designer: Cecil Pinto
Printer: Rama Harmalkar
ISBN 978-81-904640-0-0
247 pages, Rs 350
Domnic Peter Francis Fernandes is the Internet's find. Since
2003, when he began penning his thoughts in cyberspace, he
never quite stopped.
What would you say when a man in his fifties, busy at work in
the hot desert sands of Saudi Arabia, suddenly discovers his
talent to jot down amazingly detailed pen-portraits of the Goa
that was half-a-century ago?
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Swinging To Time "An Evening of Portugese Fado"
From:
http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/16/stories/2007071650100300.htm
Review by AYESHA MATTHAN
Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
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felt just like you were sitting in a café in Goa – and while
you listened to some soulful traditional Fado, your eyes
sailed beyond the Arabian Sea and washed at the shores of
Portugal.
And there in a country house circled by olive groves, a radio
sings wistfully about love, amar and longing, saudade.
Five Goan singers and musicians — Sonia Shirsat, Miguel,
Chantale and Franz Schubert Cotta and Carlos Manuel Meneses —
accompanied by Bangalore School of Music’s Dinesh K. and
Nikhil George performed at “An Evening of Portugese Fado”
organised by the Alliance Francaise, Bangalore School of
Music, Orient Foundation, Embassy of Portugal and Cicade de
Goa Resort.
Fado or destiny or fate is said to have found its musical
roots in 1820 Portugal and from the cities of Lisbon and
Coimbra, two separate genres sprouted.
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Black: Braz de Parra composes songs with danceable beat riffs
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid
By Gasper Crasto, Kuwait
• Eccentric lyrics define soundtracks
of 'BLACK'
Kuwait July 16, 2007:
Music is the most beautiful of arts. And when music is
entwined with words, it becomes a perfect melody. The
association between a popular film and emotion is a
long-established part of the lore of Indian cinema, for
filmmakers and fans alike. Running alongside this, and indeed
long preceding it, is an equally entrenched association
between lyrics, music and emotion.
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West
55 + East TEGSA = "PARADISE PICNIC."
 It was a "HOT" "HOT" "HOT" Summer's day on July l5th 2007 when
our 55 Plus Goan Association and Tegsa members took full
advantage of the glorious "Sultry" summer weather to share a
family day picnic at Erindale Park in Mississauga. Members
came out in full force and they not only brought their Lawn
chairs, but their "SING-A-LONG- VOICES TOO!!"
The setting was Unique! This park, located in Central
Mississauga, nestled along the Historic Credit River, is a
special setting of Lush green trees and green shrubs, which
added an enchanting element to the musical sounds of the 55+
PGA CD's that were played. at intervals at the site!. Hence,
it was easy to find the spot, as, thanks to John DeSouza, our
Communications Co-ordinator, who obtained the Power Pack
(sound system), which led people easily to our spot!. We were
pretty lucky to have gotten a beautiful spot that provided
"SHADY RELIEF" under the shelter! This spot depicted a special
place where History, Nature, Beauty, Peace and Tranquillity
blended together to create an enjoyable "outdoor" experience!
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Announcements
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Toronto News: Goa
Amigos Performs at South Asian Festival, Rogers Masala!
Mehndi! Masti!
Dated 2007-07-16
Goa Amigos Performs at South
Asian Festival, Rogers Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Sunday,
July 29, Mainstage:
 Mississauga
based Goa Amigos is one of Canada’s leading Indo- Goan
bands. Their music style possesses a versatile mix of
traditional Goan folk to a more modern 90’s dance
feel. The band well known for its versatility to
perform in various languages such as English, Hindi,
Konkani, Arabic and Portuguese comprises of 5
proficient and accomplished musicians from Goa with
their own unique styles. Selwyn Collaco on rhythm
guitar & vocals, Victor Rodrigues on Lead guitar &
vocals, Richard Heynes on drums & vocals, Lawry
Rodrigues on keyboards & vocals and Alex Heynes on
bass & vocals .
Goa Amigos along with the dynamic dance troupe-
Malaikas presenting Goan culture in all its
multicultural glory - carnival time along with some
traditional goan folk & masala on MMM's mainstage.
The fabulous presentation will consist of music and
dance that is from Goa, a first at M!M!M!.
The band is also slated to perform in Mississauga on
August 12th. 2 pm at Mississauga's Civic Centre
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GLOBAL GOAN
CHILDREN ART COMPETITION 2007
Friends of Goa and Global Goan Associations, in
partnership with Gallery Attic, Goa, India, announce
the `Global Goan Children Art Competition 2007' to
celebrate World Goa Day commemorated on August 20
worldwide.
The Art competition is a first-of-its-kind art event
which will be held simultaneously in the UK, USA,
Canada, Australia, Africa, Macau, Portugal, Brazil,
Pakistan and India in an effort to assimilate and
create awareness for young global Goans towards
environment and cultural preservation of Goa. The art
competitions will be held and coordinated in each
country by Goan Associations on the theme: Environment
and Culture Preservation of Goa.
Competition will be judged in 7-14 years category in
mixed media formats. Three winners will then be
decided by an eminent panel of judges, while the final
exhibition of winning entries of all participating
countries will be held at Casa de Goa, Lisbon. Last
date for submission of entries will be August 30.
Participants are requested to take note of the
following:
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The G.O.A. SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS APPROACHING…
Here is your chance to gain the recognition you
deserve for all your hard work and commitment!
You know the monetary benefit a scholarship can bring,
but that’s not where it ends. Just look at how future
employers might perceive a scholarship recipient:
“Once a student (obtains) a scholarship, potential
employers will be very impressed when they read the
resumes of these students. The reason for this is
because the students showed responsibility and
discipline by being able to get the loan. An applicant
who obtained … a scholarship is highly respected in
the eyes of most potential employers. Scholarships are
not easy to get, and this is why they are so
valuable.” Exforsys Inc.
The G.O.A. is awarding up to $1000 in scholarships for
your achievements during the September 2006 to May
2007 academic year. Please see attached for more
details on eligibility and the application process, or
visit our website at
www.goatoronto.com.
You may have questions, and if you do please feel free
to contact me at
lfernandes@goatoronto.com.
Lydia Fernandes
G.O.A. Career & Education Coordinator |
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Events
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Goan
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Sunday, July 22nd 2007.
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Aldona /
Moira Picnic |
Centennial
Park, (Elmcrest Rd & Rathburn Rd).
Site#7 (Shelter Area)
.Pot
Luck.
Games/activities |
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Friday September
7th, 2007 |
Dr. Ribeiro
Goan School
Class of 57
Celebrating
50 Years |
57 Re-Union Banquet & Dance
Friday,
SEPTEMBER 7, 2007
7:00 P.M.
1:00 A.M.
At The
Sapphire Lounge
959 Derry
Road E Mississauga
(905)
256-6666 |
Click for Flyer |
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Sept 10-15, 2007 |
St. Mary's
School, Mazagon, Bombay
SMOBS |
Reunion in
Toronto Ex students are coming from All over North America,
Australia, UK, Europe and India for the functions.
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Contact
:
Desmond : 9055021629 or
Cecil : 9056558007
for
reservations.
Click for Flyer |
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Saturday, September 15th, 2007 |
Calangute Association,
Canada |
Annual Calangute Social. Holy
Mass at 5:00 pm followed by Social |
Click for Flyer |
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Sunday,
30th September 2007 |
CLR Event |
At Claireport Place
65 Claireport Crescent Etobicoke
(Hwy 27 & Albion Rd)
Holy Mass at 12:00 Noon
Followed by Buffet Lunch and Entertainment
To The Music of: "DJ FATZ" |
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55 PLUS GOAN ASSOCIATION – West GTA |
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Table A Combined Listing Of Our Events And Trips |
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Date
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Event
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Details |
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August 10, 2007 |
Bus Trip for Chinese Lantern
Festival Ontario Place |
Click for Flyer |
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Sunday August 12, 2007 |
WOODBINE RACE TRACK, 555
Rexdale Blvd., Toronto |
See Table C |
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Tuesday August 21, 2007 |
Jambo Masala
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Mississauga Seniors Centre –
See Table B |
September
1-3 |
3 day Coach Tour to
WASHINGTON DC. Coach Tour |
See Table C |
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Sunday September 16 2007 |
PILGRIMAGE TO MARTYRS’
SHRINE, Midland, Ontario |
See Table C |
Tuesday
September 18 |
Whist Drive
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Mississauga Seniors Centre –
See Table B |
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Saturday September 22 2007 |
Sundowner
Tex Mex Nite |
Mississauga Seniors Centre –
Details to follow |
Tuesday
October 16 |
Thanksgiving |
Mississauga Seniors Centre –
See Table B |
Tuesday
November 20 |
Christmas Bazaar |
Mississauga Seniors Centre –
See Table B |
Sat –Sun December
1-2 2007 |
SHOPPING TRIP AT ERIE, PA |
See Table C |
Tuesday
December 18 |
Yuletide Meet |
Mississauga Seniors Centre –
See Table B |
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Friday December 15, 2007* |
GRAND CHRISTMAS BALL |
OASIS CONVENTION CENTRE
Details to follow
* date may change to Saturday 16 |
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Click to Download Form to join 55PGA or renew membership for
2007
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TORONTO EAST GOAN
SENIORS ASSOCIATION (T E G S A) - 2007 Events
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Please mark you calendars for
the following exciting events:
All events will be held at Commander Hall Arena, unless
otherwise advised. |
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Friday, September 7,
2007 |
Shrimp
Curry Nite
Live Entertainment
MUSIC – SONG – DANCE
Cost: $10.00 (Members)
$12.00 (Guests)
Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Dancing starts at 7:30 p.m.
To register, please call:
Vicki D’Souza: (416) 497-5111
Charles Fernandes: (416) 286-8970
Joan Menezes: (416) 927-0895
Gerry DaSilva: (416) 297-7218
Your association is undertaking a special project of
collecting used Eye Glasses which will in turn be sent
to the third world countries, through the Lions Club.
Please bring your “discards” to this event.
Leo Braganza will co-ordinate this project |
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Friday, September 21,
2007 |
Games
Nite
Bridge – Scrabble – Rummy – Carrom
Co-ordinators to form organized groups for various
games required.
Cost: $6.00 (Members)
$8.00 (Guests)
A Snack plate will be served
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
To register, please call:
Vicki D’Souza: (416) 497-5111
Charles Fernandes: (416) 286-8970
Joan Menezes: (416) 927-0895
Gerry DaSilva: (416) 297-7218 |
October 12th, 2007
at 6:30 pm |
LADAINHA
Commander Park Hall
Click for Flyer |
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October 14th-16th, 2007 |
TEGSA
INVITES YOU TO
ATLANTIC CITY 3DAYS/2NIGHTS
Click for Flyer |
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Friday, October 26,
2007 |
Surprise Performance
To be announced |
November 2nd,
6:30 pm |
Mass
for the Deceased Members and their Families.
on November 2nd, 2007 - 6:30 pm sharp
at
Commander Park Hall, Scarborough
Click for Flyer |
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Sunday, November 4,
2007 |
BOWLING Extravaganza
Markham Bowling Centre
Cost: $15.00 (includes dinner)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Games start at 6:00 p.m.
Co-ordinator: Charles Fernandes: (416) 286-8970
Click for Flyer |
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Friday, November 16,
2007 |
Whist
Drive
A Snack plate will be served
Cost: $6.00 (Members)
$8.00 (Guests)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
To register, please call:
Vicki D’Souza: (416) 497-5111
Charles Fernandes: (416) 286-8970
Joan Menezes: (416) 927-0895
Gerry DaSilva: (416) 297-7218 |
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Friday, November 30,
2007 |
Yuletide Festivities – Choral Group in Attendance
Live Music – X’mas Bazaar
Authentic Goan Food and Sweets
Cost: $10.00 (Members)
$12.00 (Guests)
Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Your Executive invites you to do yet another good deed
for the less fortunate. Please donate at least one
food can of your choice, which will collectively be
donated to the FOOD BANK, during the festive season. |
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Saturday, December 15,
2007 |
Christmas Dance
St. Clement of Ohrid Banquet Hall
76 Overlea Boulevard
Cost: $40.00 (Members)
$45.00 (Guests)
Cocktails and Appertizers at 6:30 p.m.
Sit-down dinner at 7:30 p.m.
To register, please call:
Vicki D’Souza: (416) 497-5111
Charles Fernandes: (416) 286-8970
Joan Menezes: (416) 927-0895
Gerry DaSilva: (416) 297-7218 |
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Click to download form to join TEGSA or renew
membership for 2007
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Health & Wellness |
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Keeping your kids
from getting bored thi summer
Harpreet Kaur Dhaliwal is a social worker. She can be
reached at tel: 416-892-7362.
Tuesday July 17 2007
http://www.southasianfocus.ca/printArticle/29182
With summer already here, I am sure many parents are
listening to their kids say: "I am bored, I have
nothing to do..." and so on and so forth, over and
over again.
Most parents might say, "What do you mean you're
bored? You have so many toys to play with." But the
kids still say the same thing-- "But I'm still
bored..."
At this point perhaps parents feel angry and
frustrated.
Most parents find themselves in this situation because
they don't plan for weekdays in summer. The children
may be right about getting bored. They have neither
the village to play in nor do they have the trees to
climb on or the river nearby where they can just go
and dive in.
We live in a very structured society, and so do our
children. Summer camps can be expensive, and we may be
able to afford to send our kids to such camps for only
one or two weeks-- but what about the rest of the
summer?
This is where I suggest planning for summer holidays
should be given a priority. Here are some of the
things you can do at home with your children:
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