Btrust Last Lucky Draw on Dec 19th 2009

Dec 19th 2009 3:00 p.m.

Today a huge crowd gather at Btrust Supermarket to witness a lucky prize draw. To participate, every customers will be rewared one chance for every $68.00 that they spend at the supermarket in the past months up to December 18th 2009. To simplified the process Btrust first draw 50 lucky winners for the chance to win the Grand prize for the smart car value at $20,000.00, 1st prize for a round trip ticket to any Southeast Asian country for two, and 2nd prize for a 46inches LCD TV. The lucky tickets will be drawn by our beloved Mayor Hazel McCallion and Mr. Bob Dechert, MP for Mississauga Erindale.

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The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay in Mississauga

The 2010 Olympic Torch in Mississauga
Join in the excitement!
December 19th 2009

This Saturday, December 19, 2009, at around 10:45 a.m. the City of Mississauga will host the Olympic Flame on its way to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games. The event will take place at the north west side of Mississauga Civic Centre, on the Princess Royal and Living Arts Drive. At 9:30 a.m. in the morning all the VIP started arriving for their VIP breakfast in the Living Art Center.

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Fujian Women Federation Visit

Novenber 17th 2009

This evening a group of six representatives form Fujian Province in China visited Canada and was officially welcome by the local United way representatives from Mississauga. This meeting was organized by the cosular general from China in Toronto and Mr. Victor Oh from SafeCity Mississauga.

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Grand Openning for Hans Gronhi Canada

Today mark a new chapter in the Chinese Canadian trade with the grand openning of Hans Gronhi Graphic Technology, Canada, Inc a fully owned subsidiary of HANS-GRONHI Graphic Technology Co., Ltd - a leading offset press manufacturer in China. On hand for the city of Mississauga was our beloved Mayor HAZEL McCALLION, C.M. and Ward 5 Councillor Eve Adams for the ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the dotting of the Northern Lion eyes.

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OWHA Team China Game 5 (中国国家女子冰球队)

OWHA TEAM CHINA SERIES
GAME # 5

Team China 6 Markham Stouffville Stars 4

Sunday 20th 2009 at 7:30 pm

Vaughan:

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OWHA TEAM CHINA SERIES
GAME # 4
Team China 6 Lower Lakes Female Hockey League Midgets 0

Barrie; When Team China’s bus pulled up in front of Allandale arena, they were welcomed by two teams of Barrie Sharks atoms. The excited girls wore their jerseys and smiles as they formed an arch of hockey sticks to honour the National Team of China.

China went in to game 4 of their Ontario Women’s Hockey Association tour, with a record of 2 wins and a loss. Their opponent for this game would be 21 midget-aged (Under 18) players from 19 different teams in the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League. The players came from as far away as Windsor in the west, Kingston in the east, Toronto in the south and Orillia in the north.

The teams were led on to the ice by two young Barrie Shark’s players, Jordan Merchard carried the Canadian flag and Jenna Marchard carried the Chinese flag. City of Barrie Councillor Alex Nuttall dropped the ceremonial puck for Team China captain, Wang Linuo and Lower Lakes’ captain, Kiri Langfrod of Barrie.

The game got off to a fast start with both teams exchanging scoring chances. Huo Cui of China scored the only goal of the first period at the 9:33 mark. The assist went to Wang Linuo.

Team China came out strong in the second period scoring 3 unanswered goals. Huo Cui scored her second of the night at 16:11 with Qi Xueting picking up the assist. At 10:11, Jin Fengling scores, assisted by Sun Rui. Jin Fengling closed out the scoring in the period with her second goal of the game at 1:09.

In the third period, China netted a quick goal at 19:23 with Sun Rui picking up her first of the game. Tang Liang and Jin Fenling picked up the assists. Huo Cui completed the scoring at 15:24 of the third to complete her hat trick. Team China goalie Shi Yao earned the shutout.

By OWHA

The Mississauga Mandarin Association 10 Anniversary Moon Festival in Meadowvale

Last night at Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., the Mississauga Mandarin Association celebrated its 10 anniversary and a special Moon Cake Festival Celebration featuring a variety of cultural performances. MPP Bob Delaney (MPP of Mississauga-Streetsville) was on hand at the beginning of the show to announce funding for the association from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to the huge applause of the near capacity theatre.

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2009 Community Crime Awareness Day

Everyone from all three levels of government claim that they are the one who brought the nice weather for today’s event. However, Mr. Jake Dheer (station manger for Rogers in Mississauga) reminded everyone that it was Mayor Hazel McCallion who has been the source for the nice weather. This year the event was move to the surrounding area of the Living Arts Centre from the usual location around the Mississauga City Hall and the Central Library due to the renovation funded by new federal infrastructure jobs creation program. The new venue was a little too crowded for this event but everyone who attended this year community crime awareness was very accommodating.

Mayor Hazel McCallion thank the Mississauga Chinese Business Association for successfully organizing this year community crime awareness and thank the residences of Mississauga for once again making Mississauga the safest city in Canada since 2000. Mayor also thank all the young volunteers for the day and reminded all that it is the volunteers who are the corner stone for all successful events held in Mississauga. She is especially proud of all the youth in Mississauga for their hard work and readiness to volunteer.

Mississauga Chinese Business Association was very thankful of all the major sponsors for this year event and once again they were able to serve free Chinese foods for lunch to all the attendees. Approximately about 10,000 people attended this year Mississauga Community Crime Awareness day. Once again this year all the youngsters were able to go home with live gold fishes.

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OWHA Game 3 result

Team China beat Stoney Creek Sabres with a score of 4 to 2 on Wednesday September 16th 2009 at Mohawk 4 Ice Centre,

Btrust Chinese Supermarket Grand Opening

An apple a day keeps the doctor away but Btrust owner and operator, Mr. Yi Kui He, chose the fresh green apple to symbolize his commitment to the community that his supermarket will maintain the highest standard of freshness for all the groceries sold in his 52,000 sq. foot store.

Btrust held its grand opening at the front entrance of the newly-renovated store in warm and bright sunshine. Peel Police Chief Mike MetCalf, Mr. Stephen Chu (the president of the Mississauga Chinese Business Association), Mr. Victor Oh (the Vice Chair for SafeCity Mississauga), the property management, and the Mr. Jiang Dianchang Vice Consul of the People Republic of China were all present for the opening. After the ribbon cutting, Northern Lion performed their ritual Lion Dance to ensure both prosperity and good luck for the new store.

Btrust took over the management of the former H & H supermarket last year in November and undertook a major renovation to modernize the store. Today, the store’s ultra-modern looks and excellent organization should serve its new customers well. And, although Mississauga is home to numerous large and modern Chinese supermarkets, the newly-renovated Btrust store is a standout. The customers that the new supermarket attracts will benefit not only Btrust, but also all the other shops in the vicinity.

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The Womens Nation Team of China versus Mississauga Aeros-Chiefs

OWHA TEAM CHINA SERIES
GAME # 2
Mississauga Chiefs 3 Team China 0

Vaughan; Team China faced the powerful Mississauga Chiefs of the CWHL in the second game of their twenty-one game series against OWHA teams.

Mississauga captain Sommer West and Team China captain Wang Linuo met at centre ice for the ceremonial face-off taken by Mississauga Mayor and hockey icon, Mayor Hazel McCallion. Mayor McCallion was assisted by Mr. Victor Oh, Honorary President, Mississauga Chinese Business Association.

The two teams played a scoreless first period featuring end to end rushes, pin-point passing and great goaltending by Sami Jo Small of Mississauga and Shi Yao of China. Shots on goal at the end of the first were even at 8.

The scoreless tie was broken at the 9:48 mark of the second period on a goal by Mississauga’s Lindsay Brown assisted by Sommer West and Ashley Stevenson. The rest of the period remained scoreless with Mississauga outshooting China 19 – 10.

Mississauga played a strong third period, taking a 2-0 lead at 10:23 on a goal by Rebecca Davies with assists going to Kristy Zamora and Sommer West. At the 4:40 mark of the third, Mississauga’s Rebecca Davies scored her second goal of the game and period. It was unassisted. China continued to pressure for a goal, but Sami Jo Small showed excellent positioning and speed in earning the shutout. Shots on goal in the third were 20 to 8 in favour of Mississauga for a game total of 39-26 for the Chiefs.

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Southside Shuffle Pancake Breakfast

The Ambiance Singers

Southside Shuffle Pancake Breakfast

09/13/2009 8:30 am to 11:30 am

At 8:00 in the morning, Mayor Hazel McCallion was busy cheering for the many participants in the Terry Fox Run For The Cure at Port Credit as they started their race. Immediately following this, she headed over to the Memorial Park to help serve the pancake breakfast. All proceeds from the pancake breakfast (and from all the other Southside Shuffle events) benefit the Credit Valley and Trillium Hospitals .

Mr. Mike Bullard and Mr. Victor Oh (Vice Chair SafeCity Mississauga) were on hand to lead a group of volunteers who flipped pancakes to feed the hordes of hungry jazz lovers who were there to enjoy the festivities.

This year’s pancake breakfast raised approximately $2,500. Tickets for the breakfast were $5.00 each. While the pancakes were being served, the Ambience singers directed by Danny McErlain were serenading the crowd with their beautiful choral music on the South Stage.

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Peel Regional Police 11 Division open house

On Saturday September 11th 2009 Deputy Chief Jennifer Evans and Superintendent Bob Devolin welcomed visitors to the Peel regional Police 11th Division which was open to the public. Many local residences living close to the police station had a first hand look at the station and had a chance to visit the holding cell in the basement of the station.

Visitors were able to tour the 11th Division and meet the staff, officers and constables who are working in their neighborhood to ensure their safety. This Division is a full service operational division comprised of 258 officers and civilians. The Division housed the top priority uniform patrol, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Community Liaison office and last but not least the Division Administrative group. The function of the Administrative group is to oversee the operation of the 11th Division both internally and externally. This includes, but is not limited to, managing budgets, personnel, liaising with community members, community groups, community leaders and politicians.

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Mayor Hazel lead the pack in the race against racism

Mayor was very encouraged this Saturday September 12th 2009 morning at Mississauga Valley Community Centre when more than 200 residences of Mississauga of all ages gather for the race against racism. In her speech to the crowd she mentions that she is extremely happy to see so many of our youth are there for the race against racism. The Peel regional police and Citizenship and Immigration Canada organized the race jointly. This is a five-kilometer fun race where participants can choose to walk, jog, run or even run or walk while pushing a stroller.

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MCBA 8th Annual Policing Dinner Gala

On Thursday night, September 10th 2009 The Mississauga Chinese Business Association recognizes Peel finest and Mississauga citizens for their contribution making Mississauga a better place to live at a dinner gala at Emerald Chinese Restaurant. Annually two awards will be made during the dinner - The Community Policing Awards to outstanding members of the Peel Regional Police Service for their contribution to our community and the "Agnes and Anthony Wong" Memorial Award to the volunteers who also have contributed their time and efforts to improving our community. This is the Eight Community Policy dinner organized by the Mississauga Chinese Business Association and more than 400 peoples attended the function with many of the Peel Regional Police officers, OPP and military personnel in attendance. The purposes for this event is to build a closer relationship between the Peel Regional Police and the community of Peel Region. As such two of the Peel finest were seated at each table to enable them to mingle and chat with the community.

Hon. Bob Dechert MP for Mississauga-Erindale (the only Progressive Conservative MP in Mississauga and acknowledge by Mississauga beloved Mayor Hazel McCallion as the most hard working MP in Mississauga), Hon. Bonnie Crombie (MP for Mississauga-Streetsville), Hon. Navdeep Bains (MP for Mississauga-Brampton South), Hon. Bob Delaney (MPP for Mississauga-Streetsville and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Research and Innovation), and Councilor Ms. Pat Saito (Councilor for Mississauga Ward 9) was on hand for the award ceremony. Unfortunately, Mayor Hazel and Police Chief Mike Metcalf both have to make a late appearance due to a conflict with the Mayor annual Golf tournament that was held in the afternoon of Thursday September 10th 2009 and the dinner at 6:00 pm later that day. Nonetheless both the Mayor and the police chief felt the Eight Annual Community Policing Dinner Gala very important that they rush to show their support for the event.

Mr. Jake Dheer (station manager for Roger Mississauga) was the co-master of ceremony for the evening with Ms. Lillian Kwok the vice president of Mississauga Chinese Business Association.

This year the Community Policing awards goes to Constable Ashley Chmara and Constable Steven Lord. Both were also volunteer SafeCity Mississauga super heroes. While The Agnes and Anthony Wong’s awards goes to Mr. Ron Lenky and Mr. Francis Wong.

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Chile Versus Venezuela soccer game at ESC

The world cup match may be a year a way but it sure seems like world cup day on Saturday September 5th 2009 at Executives Snooker Club and the Lost Lounge in Mississauga, on 1777 Central Parkway. A huge crowd of about 300 strong Chilean soccer fans was on hand to cheer their home team again Venezuela. Surprising the crowd was there as a result of a face book communiqué. The facebook was started by Anibal Mejias in 2007 for the CANADA Under 20’s game held in Toronto. However, over the past week it was used to announce to the Chilean soccer fans about the gathering for the Chile verse Venezuela South American qualifying games on Saturday September 5th 2009. Chile desperately needed to win this game to help them qualify for their region but play to a 2-2 draw. Their next game is against world best Brasil.

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The weatherman forecast rain for Saturday, August 29th 2009 but it was a beautiful sunny afternoon after all. Perfect weather for the Mississauga-based Relaxology Wellness Centre to launch its two newest locations in the city. On hand was the popular 88 year-old Mayor Hazel McCallion to help with the grand opening. Hon. Bob Dechert, Member of Parliament for Erindale was there to personally convey the well wishes of Prime Mister Stephen Harper on this special occasion.

With the economic woe currently being experienced around the world and the stress of the stumbling economy, the concept of relaxation provided by Relaxology must be very effective because they are still expanding despite the challenging circumstances. The two newest locations were officially opened on August 29th 2009 at Golden Square (1777 Central Parkway West) and Mississauga Chinese Centre (888 Dundas Street East). A crowd of friends and customers was on hand to enjoy generous helpings of Chinese food, India samosas and drinks and to watch the traditional lion dance to help usher in good fortune for the business. To help celebrate the grand opening, all services for the day were reduced to half-price and all beauty products were being offered at a 30% discount.
According to Ms. Teresa Hsin, Relaxology founder and general manager, the company is doing extremely well and she is expecting to open her fifth and sixth locations in Mississauga and Brampton, respectively, later this year. Hsin attributes her company’s success to the value customers receive from the services the company provides. Retired NHL player, Mr. Shayne Corson, tried one of the relaxation sessions and said he wished he could have a session every week. Vice Chair, Mr. Victor Oh, from Safe City Mississauga also tried one and felt great relief after only one session and attributes that to the well-trained therapist at the centre.

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M.P.P. Peter Fonseca's Annual Free Community BBQ

On Sunday, August 23rd at the Mississauga Valley Arena, over 3000 residents of the Mississauga East-Cooksville area attended M.P.P Peter Fonseca's Annual Free Community BBQ. It was an awesome turnout! Everyone enjoyed the thick juicy burgers, the tangy three bean salad, the refreshing beverages, and scrumptious Ontario apples! The entertainment was spectacular! Gunter and Serega sang and played music that made you want to get up and dance while the Urban Youth Dancers showed off their hype hip hop moves. Pompina the clown, Elmo and Dora entertained the youth. Children bounced around in the bouncy castle, had their faces painted, received crayons and colouring books, got henna tattoos, and enjoyed some buttery popcorn and sweet cotton candy. There were tons of free give-aways; coffee mugs, re-usable grocery bags, pins, fans, and lots of cool prizes for kids. Over 15 community organizations joined Peter at the BBQ to promote and educate the public on important issues such as energy conservation by Enersource, proper hand washing by Peel Health, safe communities by Peel Crime Stoppers, keeping fit with YMCA and so much more. Peter was ecstatic to have such a huge turn-out this year and plans to make next year's bbq bigger and better as he celebrates his 5th anniversary. Mark your calendars for next year's huge celebration at the Mississauga Valley Park; hope to see you there again!

By Emine Duzgeren

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Mississauga No1. Culture and art Centre

In 1880s Andrew Onderdonk's help consolidated and united Canada with the completion of the railway link from coast to coast. However, in order for him to complete the railway he undertook to bring in 14000 Chinese workers to help him. Out of the 14000 Chinese coolies who work on the railroad almost half of them scarifies their lives to complete the task.

Canadian historical has showed us the important contribution made by Chinese to save the country’s unity and once again Chinese has enriched the country with its culture. Today Canada is blessed with such diversities and enjoy the rich multiculturalism in part due to it immigration policy. The Chinese too has richly added to this mosaic with it diverse cultural dances, arts and food and on Friday August 21st 2009 in Mississauga it is going to get a whole lot better with the inauguration of the Mississauga No.1 Culture and Art centre. On hand for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the centre were Hon. Bob Dechert Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Erindale, Hon. Harinder Takhar Member of Provicial Parliament and Minister of Government Services for Ontario, Inspector George Koekkoek of Peel Regional Police, Mr. Ou-Yang Yang Sheng President of the PinTan Association of Canada and Mr. Victor Oh Vice Chair of Safe City Mississauga.

After the the official opening the centre put on a show of talent that will be taught in the centre to entertain the crowds.

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Canadian New Citizen for August 12th 2009

Mississauga Citizenship court August 12th 2009.

Once again on August 12th 2009 I was privilege to witness the ceremony welcoming over 96 peoples from over 30 countries to become the latest Canadian citizen. The court was pack with well wishes, friends and families of the newest Canadian. Safe City Mississauga and Mississauga only Progressive Conservertive MP Mr. Bob Dechert MP of Mississauga Erindale was there too to welcome those new citizen.

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Safe City of Mississauga gets Smart

By Theresa Burgess-Ogilvie

July 30th. 2009

Smart Centres, Canada's largest developer and operatior of shoping centres, presented a cheque for $3,000.00 to Safe City Mississauga recently.

Safe City Mississauga is a non-profit organization that delivers crime prevention and public safety education, programs and projects in the city.

For more information, contact Teresa Burgess-Ogilvie at togilvie@safecitymississauga.on.ca.

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Community BBQ with MP Bonnie Crombie, Mississauga-Streetsville, July 19th 2009

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Celebrating Diversity in Mississauga – Streetsville federal riding of MP Bonnie Crombie

Sunday July 19th 2009 at Streetsville Memorial Park in Mississauga was pack with a crowd of more than 1000 people enjoying a beautiful warm summer day with their MP form Mississauga-Streetsville Bonnie Crombie. This is the 1st community BBQ organized by MP Bonnie crombie . The food department was well stock with hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, BBQ chicken meats and even HALAL foods.

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2009 Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest

A constant flow of delicious BBQ, and a smiling Ms. Rebecca at the counter serving their customer proved to be an award winning combination for Blazing BBQ, our People’s Choice Award winner at the 2009 Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest. Kentucky Smokehouse took home the first place award for the best sauce while Gator BBQ was crowned the 2009 Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest Best Ribs.

Crowds for this year’s Ribfest seemed to enjoy the festival, which offered a great variety of BBQ Chicken, and Ribs available from a wide range of style from hot to mild, dry rub or sauce BBQ. It was a great family fun pack and admission was free although attendees were encouraged to donate at the entrance.

Ms. Diana Chan who works and volunteers at the Living Art Centre attended this year’s Ribfest 3 days in a row and even ordered extra full Dinner BBQ ribs to take home on Friday. She informed me that she is hoping to savor the leftover ribs from today’s lunch on Monday.

Ribfest was well attended all three days with capacity crowds who thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest. On Saturday evening, every vendor was busy serving their customers while people in the line waiting to be served kept growing. Apparently, the long lineup helped the undecided to choose the most popular vendor for their meal.

This year’s Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest brought the best of the city’s diversity as people from all ethnic backgrounds came out to enjoy the Ribfest, not to mention the over 500 volunteers who helped. If you missed this year's Ribfest make sure you mark it in your calendar for 2010.

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M.C.B.A. 2009 Golf Tournament

There was a weather watch for Saturday morning in Peel and at one point it was so winding that trees were down blocking roads. However, the organizer for this year Mississauga Chinese Business Association golf tournament and Honorary President Mr. Victor Oh was able to order an excellent weather for the tournament. The tournament was held at Royal Ontario Golf Club in Milton. By 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon the sun was out ensuring the success of this year golf tournament.

Unfortunately due to the severe weather, the tournament was delay approximately an hour and finished at 7:00 p.m. in the evening. Even though the whether in the morning was severe, the turn out for the event were overwhelming and every year the event was well support by C.C.G.A members. In the evening the dinner was held in Emerald Chinese Restaurant where the winners for the event were announced.

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SMA Pasar Malam II! at Clarkson Community Centre

Selamat datang ke SMA Pasar Malam Dua. Welcome to the second annual Pasar Malam! organized by Singaporean Malaysian Association. It was advertise to start at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday July 5th 2009 but at 10:30 am peoples were waiting at the door to get in. Apparently during last year Pasar Malam they run out off food within the first hour after the start of the Pasar Malam. Not willing to take the chances of missing out on their favorite food many were out there waiting at the door by 10:30 a.m. More than 400 hundred attended this year Pasar Malam.

Hon Peter Foncesa M.P.P. for Mississauga East – Cooksville were on hand to greet many of the people attending the Pasar Malam and at the same time sample some of the Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine. Many of the who attended the Pasar Malam were at awe at how humble and friendly Hon Peter Foncesa.

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Mississauga Canada Day Firework display

Mississauga Canada Day Celebration

Happy 142nd birthday Canada as thousand crowded at Mississauga City Hall, Living Art Center and the Central Library to celebrate Canada Day. By 12:30pm they were long line at the wall climbing, and definitely where there is free food the line were even longer mainly due to the generosity of our Sikh community and a big thank you to Bhai Ghaniya Association of Canada Inc. The leader of the association told me that their mission statement are as stated by their founding leader Bhai Joginder SIngh Ji Talwara: -

“Exhortation of Guru Gobind Singh, the apostle of, "Treat all Human beings as equal" to Bhai Ghaniya Ji to continue providing medical aid along with serving water to the injured in the battlefield of Anandpur Sahib without any kind of discrimination between friend and foe became the foundation of service to the ailing humanity, some 159 years before the establishment of Red Cross Society. As a result numerous organizations christened after Bhai Ghaniya are now being run in the service of mankind by the Sikhs at the various places throughout the world.”

At 1:00 pm all three level of governments have representatives on the main stage to officially start the Canada day celebration MC by Mr. Jake Dheer. Followed by a short speech from our beloved Mayor Hazel McCallion. Our Mayor thanks all the volunteers for their dedication and hard work making this year celebration a success. She said, “not the Mayor, nor the council can do it without the volunteers and the sponsor” in making this year Canada Day celebration happen. She encouraged all who attended today function to participate in the community by volunteering their time.

At the same token Mr. Jake Dheer challenge everyone in attendance to respect our national anthem and flag. Jake may not be the Canadian idol but he plan to join Mississauga very own Ms. Michelle Madiera singing O’Canada.
This year Canada day committee chair Councillor Carolyn Parish welcome the crowd to this year City Centre Canada day celebration and thank all the sponsor for the generous contribution.
There were so many activities going on that it is impossible to detail them on paper. If you did not attend this year Canada day party you certainly missed a lot. Although the firework were slow to start but what a spectacular firework set to music presented by Metro Food at its best.

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Mississauga Sport Hall of Fame Golf Classic 2009

What a beautiful day for golf and many turn out at Brae Ben 18 hole Championship Highlands-Style Golf course for the 2nd annual Mississauga Sport Council Hall of Fame Annual Golf Classic. This is no ordinary golf tournament but one that promises an exciting game which include in each foursome an honored member of the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame.

Mr. Brad Butt Chair of Mississauga SafeCity and Director for Mississauga Sport Council organized this year tournament. During the buffet luncheon Hon Minister of Labor Mr. Peter Fonseca and Mr. Bob Dechert was present to thank and detail the importance of the work by the Mississauga sport council.

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Toronto Dragon Boat Race Festival

In 1995, Mississauga Chinese Business Association has a team in the Dragon Boat Race. THe have won gold and also silver in the past years. Thru hard work and dedication from the team this year they won the silver medal in their category for 2009 21st. Telus Toronto International Dragon Boat Race festival again. This is a two days event held annually at Toronto Centre Island with thousands of people gather to watch. It took my wife and I, three quarter of an hour waiting in line to get to the ferry to reach the island. This is the first time I have witness such a long queue to for the Toronto Island ferry with the exception of the Chin Festival and Caribana. The line started at the Toronto ferry gate all the way almost to the CN Tower gate. With nice weather and June 21st 2009 being the father day it attracted a much bigger crowds to the island already crowded with participants and theirs supporters.

Expecting a huge crowd turn out both association sent representatives early to the island to pitch thier site along the water way where the race was held. The site were well shaded and perfect to watch the race as thier push toward the finish line. There was plenty of food provided by both associations. Although this is the first time Canadian Pintan Association has a team for the race they managed to win a silver medal in their category too. Congratulation to both M.C.B.A and the Canadian Pintan Association for the medals.

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