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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
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pls. call 905-270-9165
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Also Goan Party Snacks *packed Goa Sausages
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Newsline Canada
Canada -2011
Census: Age and sex
According to data from the 2011 Census of
Population, seniors accounted for 14.8% of the
population in 2011, up from 13.7% in 2006. However,
the proportion of seniors in Canada remained among
the lowest of the G8 countries. A full analysis is
available in the report,
The Canadian Population in 2011: Age and Sex.
Canada
becoming a "Warrior Nation," new book proclaims
Award-winning historian and acclaimed journalist
shed light on campaign to change Canada.
Toronto, May 29, 2012 /CNW/
- Adding a bold voice to recent debate
over the role, cost, and reach of Canada's military,
the new book Warrior
Nation: Rebranding Canada in an Age of Anxiety
(Between the Lines Books), by Ian McKay and Jamie
Swift, provides a critical perspective on both
Canada's growing effort to portray itself as a
militaristic Warrior Nation and its exploitation of
history in achieving this end.
Canada can do
more to protect its children from poverty, new
UNICEF report
Toronto, May 29, 2012 /CNW/
- A new report released by UNICEF today
comparing child poverty in 35 industrialized
countries reveals Canada could be doing more to
protect its children.
When they don't conform
to common racial stereotypes, such as being
non-dominant, even people of East Asian descent are
"unwelcome and unwanted by their co-workers," says a
new paper from the University of Toronto's Rotman
They have been stereotyped as a "model minority."
But when they don't conform to common racial
stereotypes, such as being non-dominant, even people
of East Asian descent are "unwelcome and unwanted by
their co-workers," says a new paper from the
University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.
It’s
not just a renovated building— the new Peel Art
Gallery is a spectacularly revamped space boasting
the unique and successful marriage of modern, urban
and heritage elements.
Commentary
The statements, opinions, or views in the articles may not
necessarily reflect that of the Goan Voice Canada.
A message from Thomas Cardinal Collins on
Anti-bullying legislation Bill 13 & 14 May 28, 2012
Observations
on a recent change in government policy re: proposed
anti-bullying legislation
For some time now we have all been particularly
concerned about making sure that our schools are
safe and welcoming places for everyone. This concern
has been reflected in new educational policies over
the last several years, and most recently in
proposed legislation such as Bill 13 and Bill 14.
When I was a one-year-old immigrant in Canada, I
recall visiting Kelso Conservation area for a picnic
one long weekend. The place was filled with
picnickers and the air laden with the fragrance from
dozens of barbecue styles from around the world
going on simultaneously. At one point, I took a walk
around and counted at least 27 distinctly homogenous
groups of picnickers — Canadians of Jamaican,
Iranian, Indian, Pakistani, Korean, Chinese,
Africans, Eastern Europeans… this was proof that
Canada was indeed a country made of distinct
multicultural groups living like they picnicked — in
harmony. Each picnic group was distinctly homogenous
in racial make-up and the only truly multicultural
group was to be found in the children’s playground
where children of all ethnicities ran around looking
like the rainbow. I thought about that picnic when I
recently visited Carrassauga last week at the
Hershey Centre.
People Places and Things
Goa's battle
against mining reaches Canada
The Goan diaspora worldwide is spearheading
a campaign to exhort the state and central
authorities into reining in illegal and
indiscriminate mining in Goa. The grave
concern of thousands of ethnic Goans settled
across the globe was expressed in a petition
against mining signed by 40 Goan
organizations worldwide, and presented to
the office of the Governor of Goa, Chief
Minister, Chief Secretary, Mines Secretary
in January 2012.
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Initially the campaign, through photo exhibitions,
power point presentations and lectures, started
spreading the word to the Goan diaspora, about the
unfathomable quantum of misery which has been
unleashed on our native land by uncontrolled open
cast iron ore mining, which results in extraction of
over 50 million tonnes of iron-laced ore annually
S. Asian doctor, who
received one of the highest Canadian awards for
research
Dr
Deepali Kumar, physician-scientist at University of
Alberta
When the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic hit Canada back
in 2009, among the many researchers studying it
closely was Dr Deepali Kumar, a physician-scientist
at the University of Alberta. Last year, the
startling results of her study published in the
prestigious infectious disease journal, the Lancet
Infectious Diseases caught the attention of the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada,
who awarded her the 2011 Gold Medal in Medicine,
Canada’s most prestigious prizes in Canadian
medicine.
Goa Sudharop
Letter to Goa’s Chief Minister
www.goasudharop.org
Message from George Pinto
Based on the two GOAN CITIZENS ACTION open forums
held on March 31 & May 19 in the San Francisco Bay
Area, a letter at link be was sent to Chief Minister
Manohar Parrikar,
Click here
Canada
Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Nuclear Power
Generation
Ottawa, June 4, 2012 /CNW/
- The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)
today celebrates the 50th anniversary of nuclear
power generation in Canada.
On June 4th, 1962, in Rolphton, Ontario, the Nuclear
Power Demonstration (NPD) reactor began supplying
electricity to the Ontario grid, producing enough
electricity to power 10,000 homes. Today, nuclear
power generation supplies 15 % of Canada's safe,
clean, and reliable electricity, and almost 60% in
Ontario alone.
News Clips from Goa
CM to discuss Goa
mining policy with officials
Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:01 AM PDT
Chief
minister Manohar Parrikar has decided to hold
meeting with officials to discuss and deliberate on
the much talked Goa mining policy this month. State
government has asked the ministry of environment and
forest not to issue any environment clearance till
the state government finalized the mining policy.
”The aim of mining policy would be to have
sustainable development and to have conservation of
natural resources”, said director of mines Prasanna
Acharya adding that the chief minister will take a
final call on mining policy.
Goa bans
swimming, water sports on beaches for monsoon Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:29
AM PDT
Ahead
of the coming monsoon, the Goa government Friday
banned water sports on
Goa Beaches along the state’s 105-km coastline.
It also cautioned tourists and local residents
against swimming in the sea which gets churned
dangerously by the lashing monsoon winds. "The
permission granted by the
Captain of Ports for plying off water sports
vessels within the state of Goa has come to an end.
Therefore, all the water sports operators plying
their vessels within the state of Goa are hereby
directed to stop their operations immediately," a
state government directive said Friday.
The Bureau of Immigration (BOI) of the Union home
ministry on Friday took over the management of the
immigration desks at Dabolim airport, the seaport at
Mormugao and the foreigner’s registration office
(FRO) in Goa, SP (Immigration) Tony Fernandes said.
Late medieval era Church
music legacy preserved by rare organs
Panaji: Handful
of piped organs from the late medieval era preserved
by the Goan Churches here are the last vestiges of
the musical legacy brought in by the Christian
missionaries during the Portuguese colonial rule in
the state.
The first suggestion is to ensure there is
appropriate infrastructure that meets the
requirements of the medical council of India. To set
up this kind of infrastructure will take a long
time, two years at least. It is good that the
college will be a state-run one, as kick backs and
capitation fees that come with a private college are
too many. Although there has been an increase in the
number of seats at GMC, this increase seems to have
been done in a hurried manner. The authorities
should also think about the future and job
opportunities of these students. They need to make
sure that job opportunities are available, as
avenues are less even abroad. Another aspect is that
doctors want to remain in the cities, but the cities
are saturated with doctors. However, the situation
is exactly the opposite in villages. Facilities need
to be improved at the rural level so that doctors
consider working there.
River
Princess, which ran aground the Sinquerim shoreline
nearly 12 years ago on June 6, 2000, has finally
disappeared as its removal was completed last month.
Arihant Ship Breakers, which had bagged the contract
for cutting and removing the massive vessel from the
beach, had begun the project three months back. “The
officials in its report on May 24 confirmed
completion of the project. We will verify the claim
before submitting a detailed report to the state
government,” Tourism Director Swapnil Naik told
reporters. The government had made arrangements for
unloading the scrap at
Britona jetty, which went
through a brief hiccup over customs duty but it was
resolved subsequently.
Shah Rukh Khan
apparently buying 50 percent stake in a Goan
football
SRK is apparently buying 50 percent stake in a Goan
football club called Dempo SC. A source says, “The
actor is very much into sports and has big plans
too. In India, cricket and cinema are two most
popular forms of entertainment and SRK is already
...
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This article might
be of interest to Goanetters: An overview of the
various provisions governing the treatment of
foreign investments in India
In the 1980s and the 1990s, India saw a huge
exodus of young talent to developed countries of
the West for the sake of either a fatter pay
packet or better job prospects, or both. And
most of these sharp, fresh-out-of-college minds
were students that went to institutions where
education was subsidised by the government. This
phenomenon was called 'brain drain'. However,
since the early 2000s, and especially in the
last 5-6 years, the trend has started to
reverse.
Petrol Price Delhi Rs 73 /litre
Gasoline Price Toronto Rs 67/litre
Retail gasoline
prices to be cut by 2 rupees/litre from
Sunday-sources
Partial roll
back was expected after a public outcry
Rollback also
due to softening global oil prices
The Leela
Palace New Delhi named "Best of the Best" hotel
in the world by Robb Report 2012
Only hotel in India
to join the finest league of luxury hotels
worldwide
New
Delhi, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - The Leela Palaces, Hotels and
Resorts newest flagship, The Leela Palace New
Delhi, is the only hotel in India to be named
among the "Best of the Best" hotels in the world
by Robb Report, which is a definitive authority
on the most prestigious luxury brands around the
globe. Culminating an entire year's search for
the most exceptional new products and services
on earth, Robb Report's 24th annual "Best of the
Best" Hotels 2012, hand-picked The Leela Palace
New Delhi for offering the finest in luxury,
placing the hotel amongst the most elite in the
world.
Apartments
with Balcony Pools in India
Pools are the new
balconies — literally, it seems.
A
skyscraper under construction in Mumbai, India,
not only includes more than 200 apartments,
three levels of car parking, a gym and sauna,
but it also features pools on the edges of
several balconies.
Called the Aquaria Grande, the two 37-story
towers were designed by architect James Law and
the real estate company Wadhwa Group.
It’s just the latest building to push the
boundaries of conventional homes in India.
With 228 apartments, the Imperial in Mumbai has
two 60-story towers featuring high-security
systems, outdoor terraces, an entertainment area
and pool. A gym is expected to open soon and the
largest apartments include lap pools.
Obituary
+ SOARES, Francis Anthony Sat Jun 23 12:00:00
It is with great sadness that the family of Francis Soares announces his peaceful passing in his 87th year on June 17, 2012 at Providence Healthcare. Beloved brother to late Tolentina and late Ezequiel. Devoted brother-in-law to Anne and late Joao Braganza. Loving Uncle to Pamela, Audry (John), Fred (Judy), Marilyn, Eulogio, Barbara (Elias), Maggie (late Gonzac), An.... Read more
+Joao Inacio D'Souza -Veteran Konkani Writer Sat Jun 23 12:00:00
Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) expresses its deep grief for the passing away of its member and Veteran Konkani writer and novelist Joao Inacio D'Souza who expired at his ancestral house at Gaunsavaddo in Mapusa on 11th June, 2012.
Joao Inacio, a man with a fine sense of humour which reflected in his written work, was quite popular in the Konkani literary c.... Read more
Announcements
3rd Annual Goan Pilgrimage Martyrs Shrine
Midland-Sunday August 26
To CLR Community and well-wishers,
This message is relayed to you on behalf of the Goan
Pilgrimage Organizers. The pilgrimage is at the Martyrs
Shrine, Midland Ontario on Sunday August 26. The Goan
Community has been fortunate enough to make a mark at
this Shrine. Let us strive to keep up this annual event
and show our solidarity.
Kindly mark the date and come in large numbers. Attached
is the flyer with detailed information.
Click here for flyer.
Please feel free to forward the information to your
family/friends.
May Our Mother Mary continue to shower her blessings on
you and your families.
It takes a (Goan) Village to raise a child Posted on GoaNet By: George
Pinto georgejpinto at yahoo.com | Wed Jun 6 2012
Appeal from Los Angeles GOA
President, Ronnie Dalgado...
Dear all:
6 year old Ryan Andrade who lives in Southern California
has cerebral palsy. His parents would like him to attend
cerebral palsy summer camp starting in two weeks but it
costs a lot of money (US $4,800) and they kindly request
your help.
L’Arôme Internationale, 2098 Jean Talon East, Montreal.
Message from Quebec Goan
Association
Dear QGA members and friends,
Our fellow members Noel & Annette Rodriguez and Antonio
& Blanche Da Costa, are pleased to announce the opening
of their restaurant L’Arôme Internationale on the fourth
of June this year. Taking after its name, this
bring your own wine restaurant, portrays a selection of
international tastes, including delicious Goan cuisine.
Australian researchers developing a bionic
eye implant for the clinically blind will
begin testing its first full system
prototype this month.
Looking forward to your vacation? Thieves
are too
Aviva Canada
data shows burglary increases in summer
months and value of stolen items is on the
rise
Toronto, May 31,
2012 /CNW/ - As spring turns into
summer, more and more Canadians start taking
advantage of the warmer weather by spending
a greater amount of time outdoors. Aviva
Canada Inc., one of the country's leading
providers of home, auto, leisure and
business insurance, is reminding all
Canadians to take precautions when away from
the home as thieves take advantage of summer
too.
Scientists
identify mechanisms in aspirin that help
protect against cancer
Until now, the processes that underpin these
protective effects were unclear but
researchers from the Universities of Bristol
and Sheffield have now identified how
long-term use and low doses of NSAIDs may
help to stave off cancer.
A new medication
proved effective in slowing the spread of
metastatic prostate cancer, while helping to
maintain the quality of life, in patients
with advanced disease. The phase 3 study was
unblinded midway, allowing patients
receiving the placebo to instead take the
drug because of the favorable results.
The study is the first
randomized clinical trial to document
expanded benefits among a particular group
of
prostate cancer patients in whom the
disease had spread. The medication,
abiraterone acetate -- marketed as Zytiga –
also delayed the development of pain and
deterioration of the patients' overall
condition.
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Observations
on a recent change in government policy re: proposed
anti-bullying legislation
Goa's battle
against mining reaches Canada
Dr
Deepali Kumar, physician-scientist at University of
Alberta
Chief
minister Manohar Parrikar has decided to hold
meeting with officials to discuss and deliberate on
the much talked Goa mining policy this month. State
government has asked the ministry of environment and
forest not to issue any environment clearance till
the state government finalized the mining policy.
”The aim of mining policy would be to have
sustainable development and to have conservation of
natural resources”, said director of mines Prasanna
Acharya adding that the chief minister will take a
final call on mining policy.
Ahead
of the coming monsoon, the Goa government Friday
banned water sports on
Arihant Ship Breakers, which had bagged the contract
for cutting and removing the massive vessel from the
beach, had begun the project three months back. “The
officials in its report on May 24 confirmed
completion of the project. We will verify the claim
before submitting a detailed report to the state
government,” Tourism Director Swapnil Naik told
reporters. The government had made arrangements for
unloading the scrap at
New
Delhi, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - The Leela Palaces, Hotels and
Resorts newest flagship, The Leela Palace New
Delhi, is the only hotel in India to be named
among the "Best of the Best" hotels in the world
by Robb Report, which is a definitive authority
on the most prestigious luxury brands around the
globe. Culminating an entire year's search for
the most exceptional new products and services
on earth, Robb Report's 24th annual "Best of the
Best" Hotels 2012, hand-picked The Leela Palace
New Delhi for offering the finest in luxury,
placing the hotel amongst the most elite in the
world. 
A
skyscraper under construction in Mumbai, India,
not only includes more than 200 apartments,
three levels of car parking, a gym and sauna,
but it also features pools on the edges of
several balconies.
Called the Aquaria Grande, the two 37-story
towers were designed by architect James Law and
the real estate company Wadhwa Group.
