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Lorna in Toronto
The legend and nightingale of Goa, Lorna (Cordeiro) will be in Toronto to take part in "GOENCHO MONTRI" on August 21, 2004. Producer of the event is GOAN HERITAGE CANADA. See flier & our events section for details.
Patriot Acts' human toll caught on film
Immigrants caught up in new regulations Documentary screens at the Filmi festival
NICHOLAS KEUNG
Toronto Star - Immigration Reporter http://www.thestar.com/
Excerpts
Sree Nallamothu, an India-born Canadian who grew up in Michigan, has turned her attention to the under-reported human side of America's new Patriot Act on ordinary people.
The story she accidentally discovered will be told when their documentary on the subject, Patriot Acts, screens next Tuesday and Saturday during the Filmi South Asian Film Festival in Toronto, which starts Friday as part of the Masala festival at Harbourfront.
(For more information about the Masala! Mehndi! Masti! South Asian Festival see our Events Section.) For full text click here.
News Clips from Goa by Joel D'Souza & Fred Noronha
Helmets compulsory from 15 August
Helmets will be made compulsory for both riders and pillion riders from 15 August, a senior police officer announced on 27 July. However, the enforcement of the law will only follow after about two weeks of awareness programme across the state.
BJP's Goa govt on shaky ground
On Saturday 31 Jul 2004. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government in Goa is on the brink of losing its majority in the state assembly after former minister Micky Pacheco, who was dropped from the state Cabinet last month. Pacheco, a former guitarist is famous for his flamboyance and funky sartorial style, was the state tourism minister until a month ago. Now with Pacheco's move the Parrikar government is left with 22 legislators in the 40-member assembly. The BJP now has 19 legislators in the 40 member House. It still enjoys the support of three other MLAs – Sudin Dhawalikar of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, Saldhana, and Philip Neri D'Souza, an independent.
Rising water levels at beaches
Noted environmentalist and the general secretary of the Mhadei Bachao Andolan Rajendra Kerkar has stressed on the need to undertake a vigorous tree plantation drive to maintain the ecological balance. He was addressing a gathering of students of the Zantye College of Commerce and Economics. Kerkar expressed serious apprehensions about the rise in water levels at beaches such as Calangute, Baga and Miramar and highlighted the need to have mangrove plantations to take care of this disturbing phenomenon.
The life of St. Francis Xavier made into a documentary
The life of Saint Francis Xavier will soon be made into a documentary film. A Catholic couple, Shamir and Kavita Diniz both of whom are filmmakers, have launched the project. Shooting started on July 9 in the Indian State of Goa, on the country’s western coast, where the 16th-century Jesuit's remains are kept.
The Diniz hope to finish the film in time for the once-a-decade exposition of the saint’s relics scheduled to open on November 21, 2004, at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, and to last till January 5, 2005.
UK Goan family sustain grievous burn injuries in Goa blast.
Six members of a family sustained grievous burn injuries due to a blast caused suspectedly by leakage of liquefied petroleum gas cylinder on the ground floor of a residential flat. Ms Gilda Cotta (50), her three sons, Carl (20), Lian (17), Chelvin (22), her sister, Ms Celma Veira Velho and a rickshaw driver, Mr Subhash Gaundar (38) were seriously injured. The Cottas had been in Goa on a holiday trip from the UK for the last 10 days and had been staying in the Goa flat. The front-side wall of the flat crumbled to pieces due to impact of the blast, completely destroying belongings in the flat. The blast also developed cracks in the building besides damaging two cars, which were parked in the parking enclave of the two-storied residential complex.
Quebec Goan Association, Montreal |
Board of Directors 2004/2005
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Austin de Souza |
President |
514-626-8516
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Phyl Gomes |
Vice President |
450-466-4469
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Maria de Souza |
Secretary |
514-626-8516
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Theo Da Silva |
Treasurer |
514-630-3845
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Lucita Gonsalves |
Social Secretary
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514-482-3040
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Leticia Rodrigues |
Cultural Committee |
514-631-9920
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Flora Marlow |
Seniors’ Committee |
450-477-9949
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Rose De Souza |
Director |
514-744-1905
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Konkani Lessons In the GTA The popular Konkani lessons held last year will resume this Fall. The program will start in late September 2004, and continue till November. The 2-hour lessons will also include presentations on Goa, Goan Culture, History, and cover the community at home and abroad. The sessions in November will present Saint Francis Xavier and the Exposition.
Tim de Mello will be co-ordinating the program and provide details in later issues of goanvoice.ca Those wishing to join in the program, either as pupils or presenters please send an e-mail message to
Events For listing of events in 2004 please click here
Friday August 06th- Sunday August 08th 2004 |
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Masala! Mehindi! Masti! |
Saturday -August 7th, 3:30 pm
Goan Folk Dance Company
August 7th, 3:30 pm
The Toronto Star Stage"
Traditional dance and songs from the unique Indo-Portuguese state. |
Feast of South Asian culture at Harbourfront Centre. Phone 416-973-4000 for details
August 6-8
Taste of the Danforth, Greektown food and music extravaganza.
It will be special this year because of Greek's EURO 2004 win.
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Saturday August 07th, 2004 |
Event: |
2004 CALANGUTE SOCIAL |
Venue: |
AT CLAIREPORT PLACE BANQUET HALL
65 CLAIREPORT CRESCENT ETOBICOKE. |
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AT 6.30 PM |
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Limited seating tables of ten. live band and DJ for all the very best in music.
Delicious buffet dinner with seafood salads and meat dishes. Prepared as continental and Asian fusion. Large dessert table.
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Click to view flier |
FOR TICKETS CONTACT: |
Olavo Ferreira |
905 845 6793 |
Pat Fernandes |
905 823 3067 |
Charles Desouza |
905 877 3355 |
Anton Mascarenhas |
905 270 9773 |
Lino Desouza |
416 724 5436
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Sunday August 08th, 2004 |
Event: |
"GOENCHO MONTRI" Konkani Musical show |
Organised by |
Goan Heritage U.K |
Venue: |
Archbishop Lanfranc
School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. |
Dedicated to World Goa Day.
Konkani Musical show with Lorna, the Nightingale of Goan Konkani stage; famous comedians Domnic, Ben Evangelisto & Jr. Nelson and musician Norman. |
For tickets: |
Fr.Oliver Antao |
020 8563 9102 |
Tony |
020 8795 1121 |
Babit |
020 8764 2268 |
Felix |
020 8450 2129 |
Jimmy |
020 8450 5623 |
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Friday August 13th, 2004 |
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Toronto East Goans Seniors Association - Seniors picnic |
Committee members of the Toronto East Goan Seniors Association are happy to announce that they will be holding a PICNIC on Friday, August the 13th at the Milliken Park, site B from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all members, families and friends.
Millen Park is situated on the South East corner of McCowan Road and Steeles Avenue East.
Please bring your own lunch and refreshments. Also, if any member/friend plays a musical instrument please bring it along so that we can have some singsong and make it a Fun Day.
As will be noted, the picnic is on a Friday. We regret that we were unable to secure a recreational park for use on a weekend despite concerted efforts made by our social secretary. Apparently, all parks were booked by January 31, 2004 by last years’ Picnickers. So please bear with us. Next time we will have it on a weekend.
If you need any further information or clarification about the picnic Please do not hesitate to call me at 416-755-3577 or better still send me an e-mail () . Kindly confirm if you will be coming. It will be a good opportunity to meet and get to know the members of the Association.
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Sunday August 15th, 2004 |
Event: |
Mr. Jerome De Souza - 90th Birthday Bash |
Organised by |
Quebec Goan Association, Montreal |
Mass |
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Venue: |
St.John Fisher Parish, 120 Summerhill , Pointe-Claire |
Time: |
11.00 am |
Lunch |
Venue: |
Sahib Restaurant, 225 Hymus, in Pointe-Claire. |
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12.00 Noon |
Contact:
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Phyl Gomes (450-466-4469 / ) |
Saturday August 21th, 2004 |
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LORNA in Toronto |
Venue: |
At Sir John Macdonald C.I. Auditorium, 2300 Pharmacy Avenue, Scarborough. |
Time : |
1:00 p.m. |
Contact:
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Luiza D'Sa (450-676-8560 / )
Joan Paes (514-733-3330) |
Live in Concert - The Nightingale of Goa in "GOENCHO MONTRI"
Produced by Goan Heritage Canada
Lorna will be performing with Dominic, Ben Evangelisto and Music Maestro Norman from Goa. Click to see flier. For tickets : $20
Contact :
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Mississauga |
Winnie Crasto |
905 890 2725 |
Loretta Flower |
905 270 8686 ext 347 |
Etobicoke |
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Marshal Fernandes |
416 242 5618 |
Everest Fernandes |
416 242 5022 |
Scarborough |
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Agnelo Rodrigues |
416 292 9059 |
Lewis Gomes |
416 298 0437 |
Joe Vaz |
416 724 5386 |
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Saturday August 21st, 2004 |
Event: |
World Goa Day 2004 - Picnic |
Organised by : |
Quebec Goan Association, Montreal |
Venue: |
Parc Agrignon, Lasalle |
Time : |
10.00 am |
Please bring a dish {Goan if possible), your drinks, chairs, umbrellers, etc. etc. [all your picnic stuff].
There will be a Pot-Luck Lunch and and lots of fun and games. A sing-a-long is planned for those interested.
The entries for the youth essay competition will be accepted befoe 2.00pm.
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Contact: |
Luiza D'Sa |
(450-676-8560 / ) |
Joan Paes |
(514-733-3330) |
Rose De Souza |
514-744-1905
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Austin de Souza |
514-626-8516
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Phyl Gomes |
450-466-4469 |
Maria de Souza |
514-626-8516
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Theo Da Silva |
514-630-3845 |
Lucita Gonsalves |
514-482-3040
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Leticia Rodrigues |
514-631-9920 -
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Flora Marlow |
450-477-9949 |
Adrian De Souza |
514-744-1905
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MONTREAL "WGD-2004" PICNIC & YOUTH COMPETITION |
Venue: |
Parc Agrignon, Lasalle
(De la Verendre entrance) |
Date: |
Saturday, 21 August 2004 |
Time: |
10.00am - sunset |
Rules:- "YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION" [9 years - 20 years]
The essay competition is for our youth between the ages of 9 and 20 years. Prizes will be awarded to the best essay in various age groups.
1. Each youth can choose to write on any one of the following topics:
a) Why do I call myself Goan.
b) What does it mean to be Goan.
c) How does it feel to be a Goan living abroad.
d) What do I like about Goa and Goans.
2. The article should be about 100 words, with the chosen topic clearly indicated at the beginning of the essay and the persons name at the end.
3. The contestants Name, Age, Address and Phone number must be provided on a separate sheet.
4. All essays must be submitted by 2.00pm at the Montreal WGD_2004 picnic on August 21, 2004.
5. The essays will be judged by a panel and their decision will be final. The winners will be announced and the Prizes will be awarded at the NIGHT IN GOA, on October 16, 2004. These essays will then be posted at our site and could be posted on Goan forums on the net.
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Sunday August 29th, 2004 |
Event: |
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer - Charity Lunch |
Organised by : |
Gwen and Steve Colaco, Jessica D'Silva |
Venue: |
Crown Banquet Hall
6835 Professional Court
Mississauga
Tel: 905-678-2222 |
Time : |
11:00 a.m. onwards |
Tickets: |
$25 pp or $200 for a table of 10
Children 4 and under free |
Music By:
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Freddy - The One-Man-Band |
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Goan Soccer League (Toronto)
For 2004 Events go to:http://www.goansoccer.com/gsl/index.php
Saturday September 25th, 2004 |
Event: |
The Cortalim Association of Toronto Invites You To Celebrate
The Feast of St. Philip and St. James |
Place: |
Claireport Place: Banquet & Convention Center
65 Claireport Cr., Etobicoke
(Hwy 27/ Albion Rd) |
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Contact:
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Adeline Fernandes
Clara Fernandes
Coney Pereira
Sue Maya
Anne Rodrigues
Manuel Coutinho
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416-321-5910
416-621-7942
905-824-4388
905-305-0545
905-629-2695
416-281-0443
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Sunday October 03rd, 2004 |
Event: |
Toronto East Goans Seniors Association - Fund raising |
Event at Our Lady of Rosary Church 10am to 4pm.Details to follow
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Saturday, November 20th, 2004 |
Event: |
NAVELIM FEST
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary ..... Click for details
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People Places and Things
China is to help Pakistan build a new nuclear power plant in the north of the country, the two sides have announced.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3683621.stm The power plant, to be built at Chashma south of Islamabad by 2010, will be for peaceful purposes, a statement said.
It is the second nuclear plant that China has helped Pakistan construct, and comes after a Pakistani scientist confessed to leaking nuclear secrets.
To allay fears, Islamabad is stressing the new plant will follow International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.
The new 300-megawatt power station will be located next to a plant the Chinese helped to build in the 1990s, also at Chashma, on the banks of the River Indus.
Pakistan's first nuclear power plant was built in 1972 in Karachi with Canadian assistance.
Obituary
5 August, 2004 MARTINHA MONTEIRO é SOARES (ex-Kuwait/Pilerne/Boa Vista, Bastora, Goa) Expired in Toronto Canada.
Loving wife of late Pedro Tolentino Soares (Pilerne), mother/mother-in-law of Linda/Christian (Toronto), Joanita/Lawry (Toronto) & Celina/Sunny (Montreal); loving grandmother of Logan, Sasha, Joshua, Sarah, Brandon, Lauryn & Ryan
Funeral Mass took place at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1300 Leslie St. Toronto) at 10 am on Saturday August 7, 2004 .
4 August, 2004. ARTHUR J. M. TAVARES. Husband of Leonora. Father of Lynette & Noel, Lynda & Karim and Savio & Stephanie. Grand father of Kyle, Karlen, Braeden and Tashelle. Brother of Alex, Alwin, John and Lourdes.
Visitation will be held at Neuweduk Funeral Home 1981 Dundas Street West Erin Mills Parkway & Dundas St W. Friday 13th August 2004 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tel: 905-828- 8000
Funeral will be at Merciful Redeemer Parish on 14th August 2004 2775 Erin Centre Blvd Mississauga Erin Center Blvd and Glen Erin Dr. Mass 10:00a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Credit Valley Oncology Department or Hospice Of Peel. Emails to the family can be forwarded to
Funeral in Canada for Charles Alvares ex-resident of Bahrain |
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By SANTOSH SHETTY in Canada Edited excerpt of an article from Gulf Daily News posted on Goa-Net by Domnic Fernandes of Anjuna/Dhahran
HUNDREDS of former Bahrain residents attended a funeral in Mississauga, Canada, to pay their last respects to Charles Alvares, who died in late July after a prolonged fight against cancer. For full text click here.
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Health & Wellness
Tea And Cancer Prevention
Tea may be an effective agent for cancer prevention, and tomatoes aren't bad either.
http://www.abc.net.au/ra/innovations/stories/s1157037.htm
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