Minister Best meets Ethnic Media

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...

Obituary of Kingsley Ariaratnam

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...

Markham’s Largest-Ever Trade Delegation to India Returns

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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The Score on Sports

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 ...

Matters of the Heart

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...

SHORT STORY - THE PROMISED LAND

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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Five Students perform Bharathanatya Arangetram together at Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts

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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Family FUNdraiser Skate to support MSH Paediatric Diabetes Program

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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Short Story - THE AMERICAN DREAM

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 ...

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

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...

MRI Scarborough Campaign launched

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...

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

[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...

Providence Community Partners Session

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 ...

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

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

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...

Happy New Year and Five outfits with growth potential in 2012

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...

Every year Christmas is born Once Again

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...

Short Story - THE KARMA

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...

Grand Opening of Dr. Chandra and Associates New Dental Office

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...

Standard Mortgages Inc Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Toronto

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 ...