GALAXY RESTAURANT
OFFERS AN EXOTIC TASTE OF GOA
WITH A HINT OF EAST EUROPEAN & SOUTH EAST ASIAN CULINARY DELITE
By Muriel Lucas.

This quaint and cosy Restaurant, easy to find location, is situated at 5004 Timberlea Blvd.,at the corner of Eglinton & Tomken, in Mississauga, Ontario.

Owners, Yvette and Edwin DaCosta, immigrated to Canada from Nairobi, East Africa, way back in 1989 and presently reside in Scarborough, Ontario. Edwin worked for the Provincial Government for 20 years as an Assistant Accountant, until retirement. New to the Restaurant scene, and with a lifelong dream of one day owning a traditional family Restaurant, which delivers an exotic taste of Goa, with a combination of East European and South East Asian delites, finally came to pass, when they proudly celebrated their opening night in November 1999, with about 48 people in attendance, with an array of exotic dishes, that satisfied everyone’s palates.
 

The Galaxy features a bright atmosphere with a T.V. display featuring live international soccer games, while you wine and dine. Their premises are available for private functions for up to 50 people comfortably. Catering is also available for all occasions at affordable prices. One can also enjoy full bar facilities, and a variety of appetizers for starters.

Their mission is to bring the great tasting rich authentic culinary delites, to the greater community at large, like their freshly cooked,, sea food specials, i.e. Fish Curry Goa Style, or pan fried plain or Masala fish,& Ambot Tik, and the mouthwatering shrimp or crab curry to name a few, to Sorpatel and Goa Sausages. Not forgetting the delectable non-vegetarian and veggie specials from the South East Asian menu, like, the famous vindaloo to tandoori Chicken, to Veggie Biryani or channa Masala to say the least!, Their delectable desserts range from Bibica to Rasmalai, to chilled Faloodas or Ice Cream – Pistachio/Mango flavour.

When asked, why did they choose to open a restaurant in the West end, Edwin attested that, the majority of our Goan Community live in the West, mainly Mississauga Ontario.

Well, there you have it folks, If you are in the mood for some delicious Goan Culinary delights, with a fast, friendly service and a warm welcoming ambience, then stop by the Galaxy and bring along your family and friends, or you may just want to enjoy an intimate dinner for two, then the Galaxy is the place for you to be, while witnessing the type of service that you expect. .

They are waiting to welcome you to enjoy their friendly environment and good service and meals at very affordable prices. At the Galaxy, one is not treated as a customer, but as a guest, as their philosophy of providing the best for you, as they offer upscale freshly made dishes, in a unique atmosphere with a fast and friendly service concept, stands true
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They are open Tuesdays to Friday from 11 am to 9 pm and Saturday & Sunday 12 to 9 pm. Mondays closed. Check out their website to view more of their lunchtime and evening specials at
www.galaxyrestaurant.ca.

Brain man Ralph Martins, 52, named Australian of the Year
January 28, 2010

Here's some good news from Australia for a change. Indian-origin researcher of Alzheimer's disease Ralph Martins, 52, was named Australian of the Year 2010 by the Government of Western Australia for his role in identifying the Alzheimer's-causing protein in the brain. Born to Indian parents from Goa, Martins is now collaborating with researchers in India. He says, "I won because of the contribution I made to the field over 26 years."
- Compiled by Nishat Bari

Langar for Haiti Earthquake Victims
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Wednesday January 27, 2010

Singhs in Haiti are My Heroes
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Amritpaul Singh Sikh Aid team cooks langar to feed 500 Haiti earthquake victims.

Like many of you whenever I read about the overwhelmed tragedy of the Haiti earthquake victims, I feel helpless and get choked up feeling as though I shall weep. I imagine a similar feeling prompted Harcharan Singh and Amritpaul Singh to leave the comfort of their homes in Brampton, Canada and join the Sikh Aid team as volunteers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. After arriving in Haiti they collected two trucks loads of supplies and made a 30 hour trip to the Sikh Aid camp. Upon arrival they immediately set up a tent in the midst of the rubble and began preparing food for 500 earthquake victims. This is where I get really choked up. They put aside their own fatigue to cook and serve before they would rest. If you have ever been involved in making that amount of langar you know it takes many more working together in shifts all day or night to do the seva that these two Singhs accomplished. I'm really proud of them for being in Haiti and helping those who so desperately are in need! I'm trying really hard to keep my tears in check. Singhs, like these two, are my heroes.

2010 Fiat 500: Look what's coming to Canada
JOHN LEBLANC FOR THE TORONTO STAR

The Fiat 500 doesn’t take up much space on Italy’s country roads, nor in its congested cities. Will Canadians take to it here as a Chrysler subcompact?

Special to the Star
ROME - The rumours have been rife. Speculation, spurious. And the anticipation palpable. Since Fiat took a controlling interest in Detroit's then-bankrupt Chrysler back in June of this year, fans of Italian cars have been in a tizzy about what may actually go on sale here in Canada. Now, if all goes according to plans announced just this week (see AutoNews, W4), it looks like Fiat's mechanicals will underpin the majority of Chrysler vehicles in the coming years. But before most of those cars arrive in 2012, a North American version of the Fiat 500 will go on sale here about a year from now.