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Jim Cochrane, President of Town+Country, celebrated a $250,000 commitment to Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation’s $50 million expansion campaign at Town+Country BMW’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on April 5th, 2012.
Joined by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Cochrane made two unveilings at the evening’s event, the Markham S...
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Markham, ON (March 20, 2012) - Peter Gilgan, Founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, celebrated a $1 million donation to Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation’s campaign for expansion by unveiling the signage for the Mattamy Nuclear Medicine Centre at the hospital yesterday.
“This generous gift from Mattamy is an ...
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Markham, ON (March 15, 2012) – On Monday, March 19, Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation will celebrate Mattamy Homes’ generous donation of $1 million towards the hospital’s expansion.
Peter Gilgan, Founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, will unveil the signage for the Nuclear Medicine Centre, named in honour o...
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Here are some Tips for Acquiring Mortgage Financing!
By Tashvir Narine, B.Sc.
March has finally arrived, and with it brings the end of winter months together with the freshness of spring beginnings. This time of the year will also have lenders see increased amounts of mortgage requests, as individuals a...
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By: Krishni Loganathan B.A. (Hons.)
On Thursday March 8th, the developed and developing countries alike celebrate and recognize International Women’s Day. A day to celebrate the achievements that women have gained and fought long and hard for. Long before women had the right to work, the right to vote and the ...
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Community Embraces Hope for Autism
In Photo: Committee Members of SAAAC Board – Third Annual Fundraiser
Scarborough, ON ~ March 6, 2012 ~ March 3rd marked a watershed moment for the South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC) as they held their annual Radiant Night: Gala Dinner & Dance. The newly co...
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By: SIVAGAMI
The winding scenic road took them to the old mansion with well-manicured gardens, nestled among the pine trees up in the hill, in upstate New York. It's been a bed and breakfast inn with a restaurant open to public and the hosts proudly welcomed Dr. Rajaratnam Rajan and his wife Diana. This is whe...
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Original in Tamil by A. MUTTULINGAM (CANADA)
English version by THURAIYOORAN
I received an invitation from Soma for a lunch on a Thursday. I don't know the last name or color, height, weight or any details of her.. Later I found out that she is living about two and a half hours from Toronto. Since I hav...
By Original in Tamil by A. MUTTULINGAM (CANADA) English version by THURAIYOORAN
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By Ayktah Grover
Founder, Aura Wellness
Certified Nutrition, Fitness, Pre and Post Natal Specialist
I am a waxy compound that has a soft wax-like texture. I am an important part of the body. I serve many functions such as forming and maintaining cell walls and structures. I help cells adjust to fluctuati...
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Monsoon Journal readers may remember the write up feature of inaugural fundraiser for CORD (Chinmaya Mission Rural Development) in Oct 2011. The funds raised in the amount of $11,500 was sent thru Chinmaya Mission and was received with gratitude in Colombo.
In early Dec 2011, I had the opportunity to visit Sri...
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Dr. Amalraj Siva, B.Sc (Hons), DC, CSCS, ART
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Active Release Provider
How many times have you experienced low back pain? Does it feel better after treatment but always seems to come back?
Have you ever wondered why on ear...
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Markham, ON (February 2012) – Imagine a future without breast cancer. The DiMartino family, owners of the Amici Spa in Markham, are working together to make that into a reality.
The Amici Spa Gala taking place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 is organized by Cory, Andrew and Daniela DiMartino to benefit the Breast Healt...
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Be a Smart Consumer….We Can Help
Minister Margarett Best reached out to the ethnic media with a Meet and Greet at the Ministry of Consumer Services. She was greeted by a number of media from OMNI TV to the Monsoon Journal. Media learned what they can do to educate their audiences about their consumer rights an...
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Kingsley Ariaratnam, Founder Member & Charter President of the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce Passes Away...........
By Siva Sivapragasam
"Monsoon Journal " regretfully announces the passing away of Mr. Kingsley Ariaratnam, Founder Member & President of the Canad...
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Successful Mission Strengthens Markham as Canada’s High-Tech Capital and Gateway to North America for Indian Business
IN PHOTO: Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti (right) meets Dr. Shashi Tharoor, author, human rights activist, and member of Indian Parliament during a stop in Jaipur for the annual P...
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By Tashvir Narine
In Photo: Superfan Nav Bhatia
December 25th 2011 may be remembered as the last Christmas to most individuals, but it also marked the beginning of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Usually starting closer to Hallowe'en, the season was delayed this year due to a ...
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By Ayktah Grover
Founder, Aura Wellness
Certified Nutrition, Fitness, Pre and Post Natal Specialist
Love is in the air! It’s February- the month for love. A time to celebrate the special someone in your life, shower them with red roses, heart-shaped chocolates and expensive jewellery. It’s also the m...
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By: SIVAGAMI
In the photo:
Sri Lankan refugees, belonging to the first group of returnees arrived by sea from India under UNHCR’s voluntary repatriation program travel in a bus to Congregation point upon arriving in Colombo harbor. The first group of 37 refugees (15 families) arrived by commercial ferry in the ...
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The new year 2012 began for everyone with something to remember - And for the audience on Jan 6th at the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts, it was a momentous occasion as they witnessed an excellent Bharathanatya Arangetrum by 5 students, Menusha Suriyacumaran, Dharsha Baskaranathan, Nilaksa Sivanenthiran, Nishani Rame...
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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...
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