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Wednesday February 3 2010


First Indo-Canadian Idol anointed at Panorama celebrations... A dancer striking a pose at pose at Panorama India's Republic Day celebrations over the weekend. Despite the sub-zero temperatures, the event attracted a huge 10,000-strong turnout from the Indian diaspora. In his message, Prime Minister Harper said: "This proud commemoration is emplematicx of Canada's large and dynamic Indo-Canadian community." Photo by Bryon Johnson
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Ontario jobs pain to deepen in 2010
South Asian Focus By SUNIL RAO
Wednesday February 3 2010
Even as Canada as a whole - and even the United States - will see jobless numbers falling by end-year, Ontario's own unemployment pain will likely deepen, RBC's Assistant Chief Economist Paul Ferley indicated last week.

"The economic environment is improving and we're seeing a gradual return to growth in Canada and the US, but the pace of growth is modest," said Ferley.

But that projection doesn't hold for jobs growth.

Ferley predicted that after registering...
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Red carpet doubles inflow of Indian students
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
The acceptance rate for Indian students coming to study at a group of Canadian colleges has doubled thanks to a new program between Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC).

A joint pilot project called the Student Partners Program was launched in April 2009 between Canada's visa offices in India and 20 member colleges of the ACCC. The goal was to increase the approval rate for study permit applications at participating Canadian...
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Mississauga's Joachim plans 405km run in 48 hours
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
By NOUMAN KHALIL
Guinness Hall of Famer and Canada's great record-breaker Suresh Joachim is attempting to...
New law to rein in schoolyard bullies
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
While all know about the ban on handheld usage while driving, effective Feb 1, Ontario has also...
Firebombed mosque reopens, gets partial camera funding
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
By WADE HEMSWORTH
The goodwill of hundreds of neighbours has helped to heal the pain caused by an ugly act of...
Mahashivratri next week
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
Temples across the GTA are gearing up to celebrate the festival of Mahashivaratri next week.

The...

Ram Mandir's mite for Haiti
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
Noted Mumbai-based musicians Jaideep Swadia and party entertained some 500 guests to some quality...
Newcomer reception centre opens
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is celebrating the official opening of its second...
Canadian cricketers in Twenty20 buildup
South Asian Focus
Wednesday February 3 2010
By EDDIE NORFOLK
Afghanistan, Canada, Ireland and Sri Lanka "A" commenced a four-team T20 tournament in...




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