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Goan Soccer League Championship Finals

Kevin D'Costa — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:29:00 PDT

The GSL (GOAN Soccer League) Championship Finals will be held tomorrow (Oct 3rd) between Margao and Aguada. Come out and watch the game. Your support is much appreciated. {gallery}flyers/2009/gsl/{/gallery} click on thumbnail to see full image

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World Goa Day - International Charity Picnic

Kevin D'Costa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:22:00 PDT

An all day fun filled picnic for families and people of all ages and opened to all communities. All families are encouraged to bring something for the potluck picnic luncheon. With a DJ playing live music under the shelter, you will have the...

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Priyanka dazzles at Tiff, Goan film wins award

SUNIL RAO (South Asian Focus) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:47:00 PDT

Rani charmed her fans, Priyanka dazzled in strapless number, Harman Baweja did his best to keep up with the ladies, Ashutosh Gowarikar stopped tilting at awards and crossed his fingers as he contemplated his Rashee... while little-known Goan...

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World Goa Day Message from Chairman - Alliance of Overseas Goan Village Associations of Canada

Kevin D'Costa — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:51:00 PDT

Alliance of Overseas Goan Village Associations of Canada. Antonio Mascarenhas Chairman 336 Karen Park Crescent Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L5A 3C6 Tel: (905) 270-9773 Toll Free: 1-888-270-9773 (Canada & USA) E-mail:...

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Remembering the only Goan victim of 9/11

Kevin D'Costa — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:09:00 PDT

A message posted on Goan Tanzanite online group: Dear All Today, on this 8th anniversary of 9/11, let us say a prayer for Bernard Mascarenhas, 54, the only Goan who lost his life on that fateful day eight Septembers ago. Bernard, born and bred...

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Konkani Film at Toronto International Film Festival

Kevin D'Costa — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:20:00 PDT

The Man Beyond the Bridge Paltadacho Munis by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar {gallery}stock/tiff09/{/gallery} Source TIFF: Drawing together a keen environmental sensitivity with a nuanced view of village dynamics, The Man Beyond the Bridge is a rare...

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2009 CALANGUTE SOCIAL IN CANADA

Kevin D'Costa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:01:00 PDT

By: Kevin D'Costa The Villagers of Calangute joined together on July 19th, 2009 to celebrate their 18th Anniversary Social and the Feast Of Patron St. Alex. The Social was held at Europa Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario and was attended by...

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Bishop Alex Dias Visits Toronto to Celebrate the Mass of St. Alex at the Calangute Social

Kevin D'Costa — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:52:00 PDT

Bishop Alex Dias Visits Toronto to Celebrate the Mass of St. Alex at the Calangute Social, July 19, 2009 Alex Dias is the First Bishop of Port Blair, Andamns, India and belongs to Pilar Society, Goa. This year, he is celebrating the Silver...

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India Consultate New Offices Effective May 22nd

Kevin D'Costa — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:06:00 PDT

Press Release Consulate General of India in Toronto is pleased to announce the opening of new Indian Visa and Consular Services Centre in Toronto and Brampton with effect from May 22, 2009. These centres, managed by M/s VF Services (Canada)...

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Eric Rodrigues - a goan recently ordained to the Priesthood

Kevin D'Costa — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:26:00 PDT

7 May: Newstalk 1010 (Canada). Lorna Rodrigues will take her seat at St. Michael's Cathedral on Saturday morning to see her son Eric ordained as priest. Eric is a 32 year old guy, born and bred here in Toronto; graduated from the University of...

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Canara Kala Saanz 2009

Kevin D'Costa — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:51:00 PDT

Henry Nite in Canara Kala Saanz -- if interested in tickets, please contact Joyson D’Souza of the Band – Casual Encounters at 647-205-1953 or via email joysonalwyn@yahoo.com Click here for flyer

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Mr. Carlos D’Cruz Celebrates his 100th Birthday

Kevin D'Costa — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:09:00 PDT

On behalf of the Goan Overseas Association Community Members, congratulations Mr. Carlos D’Cruz on your 100th Birthday. We would like to share your remarkable life with our Community. Carlos (Charles) D'Cruz who hails from Aldona Goa, lived in...

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Divine Retreats and Healing Services in Canada

Kevin D'Costa — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:26:00 PDT

Divine Retreats and Healing Services in Canada from 14 March - 31 March 2009 Conducted by Rev. Fr. Augustine Vallooran V.C., Director – English & Other Language Retreats & the Divne Team (POTTA) www.drcm.org Read more...

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Soldier gives back in Afghanistan

Kevin D'Costa — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:23:00 PST

By: John Stewart (Mississauga News) January 6, 2009 11:58 AM - Military bases have been part of Corporal Shirley De Souza's life since she was was a child. "I've spent a lot of time on bases - in one context...

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Brampton councillor wants ban on addictive poppy derivative

Kevin D'Costa — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:28:00 PST

Last Updated: Monday, November 17, 2008 | 12:06 PM ET CBC News Brampton Coun. Vicky Dhillon wants a full-scale ban on the sale of doda in Canada. (Priya Sankaran/CBC)A city councillor in Brampton, Ont., is pushing to have a...

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GOA Vancouver Cook Book

Kevin D'Costa — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:13:00 PST

The G.O.A. Vancouver has initiated a Goan Cook Book. Proceeds will be donated to charitable/scholarship work by Vancouver G.O.A. Source: G.O.A. Vancouver Project Cook BookPlease send us your recipies Today Cook Book Committee: Villa Pinto, Dolly...

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Goan entry in CBC Hockey Night in Canada Theme Contest

Kevin D'Costa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:00 PDT

SUPPORT GOAN MUSICIAN in the CBC Hockey Night in Canada Theme Contest: Denzil Remedios and his Production Associate, have entered 3 songs in the CBC "Hockey Night in Canada" exciting theme challenge. Denzil needs your support to nominate one of the...

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33rd Navelim Social

Kevin D'Costa — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:53:00 PDT

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Strong Turnout in East GTA for Life Lease Housing Presentation

Kevin D'Costa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:28:00 PDT

By Sal Rocha, VP, Toronto East Goan Seniors Association Source: http://www.goanvoice.ca/2008/issue20/peopleplacesthings.htm#ppt_1 The Meeting, held on Sunday September 7, 2008 was well attended in spite of the rain...

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Young Goans impress at Independence Day festival

Eugene Correia — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:30:00 PDT

Eugene Correia The Goan Overseas Association (GOA), with president Oscar Furtado, took part in the 61st anniversary celebrations of India's Independence held at Dundas Square in Toronto. Raindrops kept falling throughout the time of the parade...

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