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Family FUNdraiser Skate to support MSH Paediatric Diabetes Program

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Markham, ON (January 2012) – Many may have not known Tracey Rubinoff, but her legacy still lives on. The Tracey Rubinoff Skateathon taking place on Sunday, January 29 is organized by The Tracey Rubinoff Foundation and through their event will raise awareness and support children and adolescents diagnosed with diabetes who are cared for at Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Paediatric Diabetes ...

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Short Story - THE AMERICAN DREAM

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By: SIVAGAMI

Seamlessly blending in the dark were Galleface hotel and a cluster of sprawling buildings; against their parapet walls, lapped the morning tides of the Indian Ocean; the sun was rising at the horizon and the darkness would recede soon. In that darkness, they formed a single-file right in front of ...

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Canadian Tamil Congress is holding its 5th Annual Thai Pongal Gala Dinner

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For his timely actions that saved 155 lives, Newfoundland sea captain among those to be honored at Thai Pongal gala dinner.

Toronto - Saturday, January 21, the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) is holding its 5th annual Thai Pongal gala dinner.

Thai Pongal is a traditional festive celebration in which Tami...

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MRI Scarborough Campaign launched

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Chinese New Year provides backdrop to community fundraising focus

SCARBOROUGH - The Scarborough Hospital Foundation has launched its “Look Inside Yourself” campaign to raise funds for a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at the hospital’s Birchmount campus. The new MRI provides world-class diagnostic...

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Tamil Canadians Rejoice as the City of Toronto Proclaims Tamil Heritage Month

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[Toronto, ON] Tamil Heritage Month Coordinating Committee is very pleased that the Mayor of Toronto has officially proclaimed January 2012 as Tamil Heritage Month. This proclamation follows similar proclamations in Towns of Markham, Ajax and Pickering. The Tamil Heritage Month Coordinating Committee had held a recept...

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Providence Community Partners Session

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Join on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, featuring Dr. Sherry Cooper, Executive Vice President & Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group

Join friends of Providence Healthcare for this exciting breakfast session sponsored by BMO Financial Group. Dr. Sherry Cooper is a much-sought after speaker and we are honoured ...

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Swami Vivekananda like a mighty lion, rose, roared and roused the dozing souls across the globe

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By Dr Kanayalal Raina

12th January is Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary and this auspicious day, is celebrated as 'National Youth Day' with utmost spiritual fervor and patriotic zeal in India and across globe. The importance of Swami Vivekananda and his message for the revival of In...

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HYUNDAI ELANTRA NAMED 2012 NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR

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DETROIT, Michigan (January 9, 2012) – The 2012 Hyundai Elantra took top honors in the most exclusive automotive award in North America when it was named 2012 North American Car of the Year today.

A jury of 50 independent North American automotive journalists, including 5 Canadians, evaluated each of the new ca...

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Happy New Year and Five outfits with growth potential in 2012

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Contributed by Tashvir Narine, B.Sc. Hons.

The holidays have ended and last year is now a recent memory. In terms of the global economy, factors such as the Euro debt crisis stand out and still have a definite impact today.

As the global economic train struggles to chug along in many frontiers, starting...

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Every year Christmas is born Once Again

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Contributed by: Tashvir Narine, B. Sc (Hons)

When November ends, a central theme encompasses the world as we know it. Stores open longer, roads become busier and houses are lit up in festive colours. Every man, woman & child become anxious to welcome the holiday season and a joy is spread like no other. Mo...

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Short Story - THE KARMA

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By: SIVAGAMI

This time of the year: the sun light reflects on the thawing snow, making everything bright and silvery white; the sound of water splashing in to the drainage is music to the ears; light green sprouts rear their pretty heads every where; people open their windows in their high rise buildings to le...

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Grand Opening of Dr. Chandra and Associates New Dental Office

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Dr. Chandra and Associates opened their dental clinic at Markham & Steeles on December 10, 2011. The clinic is located in a very convenient location with ample parking and easy access to all including people by public transport.

Dr. Chandra is well known for his successful practice in Goose Bay, Newfoundland.

The o...

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Standard Mortgages Inc Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Toronto

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By Dharsan Sri

Raj Subrayam, President of Standard Mortgages Inc. celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening with the attendance of his staff, friends, and family on Friday, Dec 9th at J&J Swagat Banquet Hall. It was a great gala that left the night unforgettable!

Throughout the night, amazing ...

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Short Story - Magician’s Dance

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Original in Tamil by T. Agilan

English version by Thuraiyuraan

I still remember the blue bag in which I carried my books in grade one and our teacher Miss. Murugupillai and the olive tree in our school. These are drawings inscribed in my mind .But more than all these, I still had a special place for him...

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Minister of Consumer Services releases Smart Consumer Calendar in Tamil

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A Smart Consumer Calendar in Tamil is available upon request from Ministry of Consumer Services. In photograph here is Minister Best and CP24 consumer rights reporter Cam Woolley.

As well, several matte articles can be seen here for your holiday edition – all include very helpful consumer tips relating to the...

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Tamil One Free Preview from Dec 5 - Jan 5, 2012 at Rogers 868

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Enjoy a free TV preview of Tamil One for one month from December 5, 2011 to January 5, 2012, exclusively on Rogers Digital TV in Ontario. Rogers Digital TV customers can simply tune in and enjoy!

Digital channel 868

Preview Starts: Monday December 5, 2011
Preview Ends: Thursday January 5, 2012
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Canadians raise over $32 million for Movember

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By: Krishni Loganathan, BA (Hons)

The month of November is over and so are the “Mo’s”. Movember marking men’s health awareness month sparked conversation all over the world. As men grew their moustaches for 1 whole month for one of the most common type of cancers amongst men, prostate cancer.
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Rathika Sitsabaieson protests cuts in govt funding for Ontario Immigration Settlement Services

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Ms. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, on Friday we learned that the government plans to slash $31.5 million from immigration settlement services in Ontario. Community organizations are already struggling because of similar cuts last year and the year before.

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Century 21 Innovative Realty opens branch in Mississauga

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Sameem Mohamed, Broker of Record of Century 21 Innovative Realty along with their staff celebrated the Grand opening of their branch office in Mississauga on Saturday, Nov 12th.

Many Realtors, clients, friends and well wishers attended the grand opening and wished Sameem and his new team for success in their v...

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The 23rd Annual Hartley Nite

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In Photo: Committee members for 2011/2012

The Hartley College Past Pupils Association Canada/USA branch held its annual general meeting and get together, known as “Hartley Nite” on the 12th of November 2011 at the La Gondala Banquet Hall in Concord, Ontario. Attended by around 150past students, well wishers an...

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TamilOne TV celebrates 6th Anniversary

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TamilOne TV, one of the popular Tamil entertainment channels in Canada celebrated their success by inviting their clients and friends and dignitaries at an event on Nov 13th.

TamilOne TV programms cater to the distinctive Tamil culture, and has been making variety of programs including live programming, music ...

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