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Tel:
(416)292-1653
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Newly Arrived Shipment of Spices & Pickles Directly from Goa
From:
goansnacks@yahoo.com
We have just received a fresh shipment from Goa - limited
quantities - of : squid mole .........$ 3.75 200 gms
king fishmole........3.75 200 gms mackarel mole .......3.75 200 gms mackarel para ........3.75 200 gms Bombay duckpara...3.75 200 gms prawn balichow....3.75 200 gms prawn curry masala.3.50 100 gms coconut/toddy vinegar......5.75 750 ml sorpotel/cafreal/recheadopaste....3.50
200 gms
....and much more.
If you wish to place an order or require further info,
pls. call 905-270-9165
…for pick-up.
.. First come first served basis while
quantities last.
Also Goan Party Snacks *packed Goa Sausages
Thank you
Evelyn De Souza Tel:
(905) 270-9165 Fax:
(905)275-2703 Email:
goansnacks@yahoo.com
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Former
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
had inappropriate business
dealings with German-Canadian
arms dealer Karlheinz Schreiber
that included secret cash
payments, a inquiry reported on
Monday.
Ontario's racialized gap
persists: Study
Race, gender a barrier in the
workforce
TORONTO, June 3 /CNW/ -
Ontarians from racialized
backgrounds are far more likely
to live in poverty, face
barriers to finding a job, and
receive less pay for work, says
a study of Census data by the
Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives (CCPA).
Canada's population was
estimated at 33,930,800 as
of January 1, 2010, an increase
of 57,500 or 0.17% from the
level at October 1, 2009.
Population growth remains
fastest in Western Canada, with
all provinces in the region
recording percentage increases
above the national level.
Wednesday May 26 2010:
A gold-medal sprinter, an
award-winning reporter and the
chief organizer of the 2010
Winter Olympics are among the
winners of the second annual Top
25 Canadian Immigrant awards
presented by Canadian Immigrant
Magazine and sponsored by RBC.
This national people's choice
program celebrates the
achievements of outstanding
Canadian immigrants.
If
sections of the Sikh community
were at daggers - or kirpans -
drawn just a few weeks ago, can
their Hindu brethren be far
behind?
Passions at Brampton's Hindu
Sabha Mandir, the largest in the
region and reputedly the oldest
in Canada, spilled over once
again last weekend, with
security personnel patrolling
the premises 24 hours a day.
A very public rift within the
incumbent management now has at
least four factions vying for
control of the temple.
The dispute is, as ever, over
control of the money the temple
commands from a faithful
congregation.
Temple insiders say the lure of
lucre plays only one part; the
other is personal ego.
Commentary
The statements, opinions, or views in the articles may not
necessarily reflect that of the Goan Voice Canada.
It was news, not so long ago, that the Harper
Government has rolled out a program to fight
depression (and not the Taliban!) in the civil
services. It made me think: Why only the civil
services, and not the public at large?
Depression, Stress, Burnout. All these maladies are
minor or major branches of mental illness. Among the
public, the most common are Burnout, and Stress,
particularly job-related.
Most of America's Fortune 500 companies now have
stress management programs. Even in India, big
corporations are looking in this direction.
Come to pray the Rosary and sing the Ladainha
Sunday, 11th April 2010.
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Toronto – Ontario
Click Here
Recitation of the Rosary will soon be available on
the Konkani Rosary website.
The YouTube video clip runs for 9 minutes, and is
the work of Michael Pinto of Winnipeg. He spent
countless hours editing the video footage to fit the
10 minute limit.
Loading the 2 gigabyte file on the server took two
10 hour sessions on his home computer.
The 10th Biennial Goan Convention in the New York
City area. will be celebrated in the New York Area
July 3-5, 2010
Over the past 20 years, we’ve gone to the major
cities in the United States and Canada from the
origin in Pittsburgh to sunny California. The
convention creates a platform to continue networking
with other Goans around the globe. From building new
friendships while strengthening old bonds to
enriching and understanding our culture, we strive
to pass the torch of our heritage to future
generations.
Seniors’ Whirlwind Tour Of
Chicago By Armand Rodrigues
Click to enlarge
Organized by GOA Toronto, a group
of seniors from different walks of
life, found themselves on a coach bound for Chicago.
Whether most
people knew each other or not, social interaction
and trivial banter
prevailed. And, sanctimonious obligations were
balanced by videos of
the irreverence of Russell Peters’ profane humour
and Smirnoff’s clean
cracks at the English language.
Nairobi — Uganda could see its first nuclear power
station as early as 2018, as the country drifts
farther from donor influence in an effort to assert
more control over strategic sectors of its economy.
But development partners aside, early indications
are that proponents of the nuclear option still have
to bridge the wide gulf that separates them from the
school of thought that placed priority on hydro
generation.
News Clips from Goa
Drizzle trickles, monsoon to
follow From:
www.goacom.com
| Tuesday 1st of June 2010
Pre-monsoon showers in the last 48 hours brought
welcome relief from the sweltering heat, even as it
is indicated rains will hit Goa with full force in
another two to three days after Kerala witnessed the
onset of monsoon on Monday.
Police looking for motive behind
consuming Ratol
From:
www.goacom.com
What exactly drove 27-year old Nadia Torrado to take
the extreme step of consuming Ratol leading to her
death in a Chennai hospital two days ago? Ask South
Goa Superintendent of Police, Allan De Sa and he
says the police are precisely investigating into
this aspect after the woman has expired at the
Chennai hospital on Saturday night. He said the
police are hopeful of collecting vital clues within
the next 2-3 days that may throw light on the
mystery behind the death. “The police had registered
a case against the woman for attempt to commit
suicide. But, since she has died, the attempt to
suicide case has been closed. We are now
investigating into the possible reasons behind the
woman committing suicide,” he said, after he along
with a team of police officials, comprising of DySP
Mahesh Gaonkar and PI Raju Raut Desai, PI Santosh
Desai and PI Sidhant Shirodkar visited the house of
the deceased woman at Loutolim this evening.
[H]
Statehood has given us power to
legislate: CM
From:
www.goacom.com
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today said that a
full-fledged Statehood bewtowed on Goa 23 years ago
has given the people a distinct identity and freedom
to make laws for the betterment of the State and the
people. Greeting the people on the 23rd anniversary
of Goa Statehood, Kamat said though Union Territory
had its own merits and demerits, a full-fledged
Statehood has given us power to legislate for the
good of the people at all levels. I has also marked
a logical completion of the process of freedom --
political, social and economic ushered in by the
Liberation of Goa on December 19, 1961. [H]
Navelim farmers to knock CM's
doors once again
From:
www.goacom.com
Agitated farmers under the banner of Navelchea
Xetkariancho Ekvott has decided to once again knock
the doors of the Cheif Minister Mr Digambar Kamat to
remind of his promises that no construction work
would commence in the fields at Navelim opposite the
Margao Railway Station. At a meeting, farmers
recalled that the Chief Minister in July 2009 had
ordered a total stop to the rehabilitation work and
had promised to direct the District Collector, South
to convene a meeting to discuss the issue of
reverting back their fields.
[H]
GBA wants 'Flying Squads' round
the clock
From:
www.goacom.com
The Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) at its core group
meeting on May 27, took stock of the demands raised
at the structured meeting with the Secretary (TCP)
Rajiv Yaduvanshi that were settled and those still
pending with the government and also reviewed the
orders and circulars issued by the government to
bring into effect some of its commitments to the
people of Goa in order to protect the land from
indiscriminate hill cutting, land filling and other
forms of "development" opposed by the people. [GT]
CM for CCTVs to bring in
discipline in govt offices
From:
www.goacom.com
Stating that technology could be used to keep a
control on indiscipline and bringing in efficiency,
the Chief Minister Mr Digambar Kamat has called for
installation of electronic gadgets like closed
circuit television cameras (CCTVs) to keep an eye on
the work done by the government employees, and also
to curb various other illegalities that take place
in various government departments. Greeting people
on the occasion of the Statehood Day while
addressing a gathering at a function to release the
first edition of Goa Vacancy and Tender Bulletin, Mr
Kamat, who was impressed by the performance of the
Goa Printing and Stationery Department’s performance
over the last two and half years, also said that it
should be the endeavour of all the government
servants to work sincerely and dedicatedly to the
satisfaction of the common man.
[NT]
Yet again, Varca strongman Churchill Alemao found
himself at the receiving end of criticism, albeit in
absentia, as villagers from his own stronghold,
Navelim, gave vent to their feelings at yesterday's
Gram Sabha. The gram sabha was marked partly, but
notably, by the public outburst against him for his
alleged foul name calling and labeling Goans as
'squealing pigs'. Many of those present were visibly
peeved over Churchill's remarks, exemplified by the
overwhelming ovation received by some villagers when
they raised the issue. [GT]
Hello
and welcome to the new support group that we have
just set up!
It’s going to be known as Friends of Goa. As Goa
Heritage Action Group our mandate allows us to work
towards saving Goa’s heritage (natural, cultural and
built) and although we would all love to set things
right, we can only do things “one day at a time”. So
please bear with us! Let us take up heritage
protection that needs attention desperately at the
moment.
For instance, outside of Conservation Zones in
Panaji and Madgaon there are absolutely no rules and
regulations to protect the heritage buildings,
properties, sites and monuments of Goa! We are
fighting with the Government for framing heritage
regulations at the moment that is our prime concern.
Annulment delays try Catholics’
patience From:
(goanet@lists.goanet.org)
|
Published Date: May 26, 2010 |
By Eremita Bosco de Souza, Goa
Long delays in processing applications for marriage
annulments are
forcing some Catholics to opt for a live-in
relationship or civil
marriage, or even threaten to break away from the
Church altogether,
according to a Goan church leader.
MARGAO: The pre-monsoon appearance of tar balls
(blobs of solidified tar) on Goan beaches has begun.
But what has caused concern is the thick layer of
oil clearly visible in the seawater at the Benaulim
beach.
I
love Goa, which I call a "State of Mind" rather than
a mere state. And I love riding and driving on
Goa’s roads. I have ridden everything, from Yamaha
RX 100s to Enfield LB500s, on Goan roads and have
driven an assortment of cars, ranging from Hyundai
Elantras to San Storm convertibles. But if the 600
km drive to Goa from Mumbai or the distance from any
other town proves a bit much to drive, then you can
opt to get your set of wheels in the holiday heaven
of India.
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has let it be
known that it is considering unilateral retaliatory
strikes against Pakistan in the event that a
successful attack on American soil is traced back to
that country.
Panaji, May 27: India will make a special drive to
attract foreign students, including NRIs, for
enrolling them in the prestigious National Institute
of Technology, now that the seats earmarked for them
rose to 96 from this academic year, with the opening
soon of a NIT in Goa.
Brussels, May 29 (IANS) The current debt crisis in
some European Union member states will have a
negative impact on Indian exports and the Indian
stock market, a top official said Saturday.
At least 27 percent of India’s trade is with Europe
and the crisis will impact India’s export to the
region, Sunil Prasad, the Europe India Chamber of
Commerce (EICC) secretary general, said here
Saturday.
Obituary
+Mrs. Mary Lobo Fri Jun 04 12:14:00
Lobo, Mary - Peacefully, with family by her side on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Mississauga Extendicare, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Ben Lobo. Devoted mother to Sylvia Tavares (John), Joe (Bonita), Maureen Menezes (Victor), Errol, the late Florie Pimenta (the late Vivian). Adored Nana of Neale (Susie), Jackie, Jillian (Ger....  Read more
The late Saude George An Appreciation Fri Jun 04 12:00:00
By Claude L. Gomes of Toronto
I was sad to learn that my good friend and office colleague of many years from Nairobi, Kenya, had passed away on 27 May 2010. I first met Saude George in the mid-fifties when as a young man having finished school I was looking out for a job.Read more
Engineer Rudy Dias insisted on family's success Thu Jun 03 02:13:25
Outdoor Soccer for Children aged 6-9, will be beginning on
Sunday June 6th between 2 and 4 pm
The GOA Cubs will be getting certified coaches for the
program, We will continue to develop internal coaches who
will work with the certified coaches with the goal of taking
over the coaching in two years.
The soccer training provided, quaifies for a Tax fitness
credit as it meets the criteria set aside by the Canada
Revenue Agency.
Global Organization of People of Indian
Origin (GOPIO) Inc. Petition
GOPIO Launches petition online to Prime Minister of
India against new govt. of India rules which create undue
hardship to Overseas Indians who have become Naturalized
Citizens of other countries
Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait Important Announcement From
www.goanet.org
|
Wilson Coelho |
Mon, 31 May 2010 13:41:36 -0700
We hereby request all the Members of the Goan Welfare
Society – Kuwait to cooperate with us to get the records of
Membership updated. Please be advised that the Managing
Committee of Goan Welfare Society is no longer in possession
of their own original records. The Ex-General Secretary is
holding all the records and has refused to hand over the
same to the duly elected Managing Committee, despite several
reminders. After exercising maximum tolerance not to go
public on the issue, we are left with no choice but to take
this step.
Goa Sudharop: Toronto Youth presentation, Sunday, June 6, 2010, 4-6pm
From: George Pinto
(georgejpinto@yahoo.com)
Dear all,
You are cordially invited to a Goan Youth presentation on Sunday, June 6, 4-6pm. See flyer and details
Address:
Long Branch Library
3500 Lake Shore Blvd. West
Toronto, ON, M8W 1N6, CANADA
416-394-5320 Time: 4-6pm, NO cost to attend Note: although the library is closed on Sundays, the meeting room is open.
Konkani
Rosary Service & Videotaping – Melbourne -Australia Message from: Joe Alphonso |
President - Goan Overseas Association of Victoria
http://goav.org.au/
Service will take place on: Date: Sunday July 25th 2010 time 2pm-3.30pm Church: St Theresa’s Church
Cnr Adelaide & Drumartin Streets
Albion, Victoria
Australia
TORONTO EAST GOAN
SENIORS ASSOCIATION (T E G S A) - 2010 Events
Please mark you
calendars for the following exciting events:
All events will be
held at Commander Hall Arena, unless otherwise advised.
Line Dancing
Sessions
Just a reminder that Line Dancing
sessions will continue as usual with the Dance
Coordinator Natty Viegas. New Line Dancers can join too.
For those who have no email, please register by phoning
one of the members listed below. : Natty Viegas - 416-281-2572 Olinda Colaco - 416-299-4465 Angela Coutinho - 416-496-2941 Flora D'Souza - 905-887-5322
Dates: May 14th, May 21st, June 4th and
June 25th. Cost: $8.00 for 4 sessions Drop ins: $3.00 per day Time: 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Fridays at
140 Commander Blvd.
Payment should be made at the door. Drinking water, if
necessary, and wear comfortable shoes.
Look forward to seeing you.
TEGSA
Social
TEGSA SUMMERFEST 2010
Friday, June 11, 20101
at 6.30 p.m.
Study finds seniors with depressive symptoms have
worse health status, poorer quality of life
: May 20, 2010 - More than two in five (44%) Canadian
seniors living in residential care homes are
diagnosed with or have symptoms of depression,
according to a new study released today by the
Canadian Institute for Health Information
(CIHI).
Heart attacks more likely among lower-income groups,
but quality of care about the same for all Canadians
Variations in heart attack and hysterectomy rates
much greater by region than by socio-economic status
OTTAWA, May 27 /CNW Telbec/ - Canadians living in
the least-affluent neighbourhoods are more likely to
have a heart attack than those in more-affluent
areas, according to a new report released today by
the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
Canadians living in low-income neighbourhoods have
higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, smoking and
other cardiac risk factors. However, heart attack
patients receive about the same quality of care
across the country, regardless of their
socio-economic status.
London, May 30 (IANS)
A 15-minute workout at the gym
helps keep you young as well as fit, according to a
study.
Researchers found that brief vigorous exercise tends
to slow the ageing process.
Aging baby-boomers will have to innovate
Having fewer children, they will be counting on an
extended family and non-traditional networks.
MONTREAL, May 31 /CNW Telbec/ -As their autonomy
fades, tomorrow's elderly will need to create
non-traditional support networks or pay for the care
they receive.
This is the conclusion of Jacques Légaré, professor
at the Université de Montréal, who studies aging
baby-boomers, a generation for whom children are
relatively rare and stable couples almost an
exception.
'Comparing salary with others makes you unhappy' PTI |
2010-05-29 14:47:13 |
Last Updated: 2010-05-29 14:50:50
London: People who compare their income with those
of family and friends are less happy than those who
do not, according to a new study.
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