Fort McMurray Christmas celebration
The Christmas was celebrated by Fort McMurray Kerala Cultural Association on 20th Dec 2008. Mr George Mathew (Aranmula) gave the Christmas message and Dr Sanil Sivarajan presided. There were cultural programs by the members and families. Though the oil sector is facing a financial crunch the Kerala community is growing in the oil patch.

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India Canada Association (ICA) – Vigil and Condolence for the Victims of Mumbai Terror Attack:
India Canada Association (ICA) held a vigil Sunday afternoon for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. Around 150 people from the Indo-Canadian community gathered at the St.Brigid's church in Ottawa to pay tribute to the victims lost their lives in the terrible tragedy on Nov. 26th, 2008. The ceremony was presided by The Honorable John Baird. Minister of Transport, Infrastructure (representing The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada).

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Brutal Murder: Thousands Brave Cold To Protest against Bail System
Toronto: Thousands of people braved the bone-chilling temperatures (-8ºc) to rally for tougher bail laws at Ontario Legislative assembly (Queen's Park ) on Saturday, but for one family which has already lost two women in a brutal murder, the possibility of change offers limited consolation.

It was on Thanksgiving weekend that two Canadian Citizens of the South Asian community,Mrs. Saramma Varghese and Ms.Susan John, former residents of 81 Rotary Drive, were brutally killed. Ms. Sarah John, a ... Read More

Lawyer of the year award for Soma Ray-Ellis
Toronto, The Partners of Paterson, MacDougall LLP are pleased to announce that our Partner and Head of the Employment and Privacy Group, Soma Ray-Ellis has been awarded Lawyer of the Year (Female) by the South Asian Bar Association.

In 2008, Soma continues to act in high profile matters including representing Air India at the Air India Inquiry. She has been appointed a member of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Philharmonia, Scouts ... Read More

Dr. RUBY DHALLA TAKES HER OATH FOR HER THIRD CONSECUTIVE TERM AS MP
Dr. Ruby Dhalla was surrounded by family, friends, staff, supporters and well wishers as she was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Brampton-Springdale on November 7, 2008 in the House of Commons.

Dr. Dhalla was honored to have so many of her constituents join her in Ottawa on this most auspicious occasion.

“This victory was a win for every woman, man, senior and child that believes in equality, hard work and respect. This campaign ... Read More

Wanted Indian couple about to have a child
Zach Marion, a producer with Video Arts Studios, is looking for a Hindu Indian couple, anywhere in the US, who are expecting a child in the next few months. The couple would be one of three the producers would follow for a one-hour TV documentary. Video Arts Studios is based in Fargo, North Dakota, and produced the series "House of Babies"for the Discovery Health Network.

When the question was posed why they want an Indian ... Read More