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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

VINAY SHARMA

Publisher & MD The Times of Canada Group

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Dear Readers, Happy New Year Everyone!

I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for all the support The Times of Canada has been getting since the day we launched our new magazine. Also, heartfelt wishes to my family, friends, our readers, patrons and all of our Facebook and YouTube followers. Thanks for sharing our news, posting comments, reading the magazine, and following us on social media.

One more year is ending and we at the Times of Canada think of 2019 with tender memories, and gratification. Our team grew, inculcated in great deal, connected to new people, and received eye-opening support for our 7th Annual Diwali Gala and Awards.

The Diwali Gala in October was the most talked about event around the region; it was the biggest extravaganza ever, celebrating Diwali. Ten extraordinary individuals from our community were recognized and awarded for their community work and entrepreneurial success.

Besides advertisers, writers are also the most essential pillars who take out their time out to think, create, write and sharing their knowledge and experience with our readers, we appreciate their efforts and glad to have them as our contributors.

We are delighted to bring this edition, and hope that our supporters would enjoy it thoroughly.

Happy New Year to you all from the entire team of The Times of Canada

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THE TOC TEAM CEO Seema Sharma Editor-in-Chief Vinay Sharma Manager Sheena Sharma Office Administrator Ramandeep Kaur Sales & Marketing Vinay Sharma Hiteshwar Sharma Layout and Graphic Design Minu Gupta Panna A. Ladha Manpreet Gakhal Photography Sanjeev Kumar Hiteshwar Sharma Lavpreet Kumar

(Hashtag Clicks) Red Knot Films Royal Photo Studio Aziz Ladha Photography Contributors Shilpa Sharma N.K. Dutta Rajiv Bhagirath Nandita Pandey Rajesh Pandey Toronto Team Executive Sales Director Gaurav Mohan Executive Sales Manager Harjit Atwal Ottawa Team Director Ekta Ghai Printing: Sufian (Rayacom)

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nother year has come to an end, and another has just begun. So, now that the New Year is here, what resolutions are you going to make?

Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition all around the world. We all hope for a better future - especially when the year we’re leaving behind has been a tough one.

According to research on the topic, about 60 percent of us admit that we make New Year’s resolutions but only about 8 percent of us are successful in achieving them. Regardless of whether we achieved our previous resolutions, most of us go right ahead and make a new set of resolutions hoping for the best.

Here are a few more interesting facts about New Year’s resolutions:

These ideas will add power to your New Year resolutions. If you are obsessed to make this year better than any of the previous years, these ideas can lead you to a jackpot: Celebrate your victories: Never start new plans with the reminiscences of what all you failed to achieve in the past. Instead, create a success ledger for yourself. Run through all the victories, you have sketched in the year 2019 or earlier. Howsoever small those might seem to be, winning moments always empower you to achieve big!

8 Saving money is one of the top five New Year’s resolutions and also in the top five for most commonly failed.

8 More than half of respondents said they fail their resolution before January 31.

8 Women make health-focused resolutions while men pledge to find a new job and lay off the alcohol.

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1 Don’t think super big: If you wish to smile at your success in December 2020, stay away from making lofty deals with your commitments. Thinking huge and messing up with it would be fruitless. Think big, be humble and rational with your expectations.

2 Create blueprint: Set benchmarks and define milestones of your desires in advance. This should become the roadmap for 2020.

3 Know what not to do: In place of making a list of all ‘to do’s’, first look at a few eliminations from your daily routine. For example, I will not touch my phone for the first 30 minutes of the day, or I will not abuse anyone in my social circle etc.

4 Go stage-wise: Break your plans in parts and schedule the elements stepwise. Have a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly plan in place. The summation of all these should converge into an annual dream!

5 Stretch your thoughts: Never copy paste resolutions from the repository available on the internet. Be creative in designing your resolutions. Must ensure this year becomes the most exceptional year of your life.

6 Disembark comfort: While planning your resolutions, do not allow your comfort zone to sell you procrastination. Be ready to accept discomfort.

7 Be realistic: Planning for a diamond when you have no access to the silver won’t be worthwhile! Sheer optimism may not work; add authenticity to your goals. In place of being optimistic, work to optimize your current resources. Explore your hunger to set the limits you intend to push yourself ahead.

8 Self Check: Always take a break and check – Am I moving in the desired direction? Are my activities keeping me glued to my core ambition? Are my resolutions being serviced? Thus, we can add the element of focus and direction in our activities.

9 Set reminders: Keep your dreams ignited by firing your resolutions regularly. Read this column on the first of every month, for the next 13 months continuously. Wake up every day to hypnotize your brain with a soft reminder of your resolutions. Such reminders can create wonders.

10 Expect setbacks: While you plan big for the new year ahead, do provision for contingencies. There would always be surprises in your life, and at least 30% of your engagements might get occupied with unplanned activities.

21,61,91 Rule It takes about 21 days to install a habit, that’s the period required by neurons in our brain to form a compelling pattern of behaviour. Start early, do not wait for 1st January to make those resolutions.

Make your mind comfortable with new ideas in these 21 days. Remain consciously and forcefully committed and stick to your plan.

-One of the best idea is the resolution must be dealt with the occasion of commitment and survey.

-Consistency in the subsequent 40 days would weld your new habits into your routine. Thus, by the time others start off with New Year resolutions, you would already be working out advanced plans!

-When any new pattern of behavior is regularly practiced for 90 plus days, it makes a permanent mark in our brain.

Easy life, fast gratifications, magical results are zero gain thoughts. Go for a fresh set of commitments only if you think, growth means oxygen for your existence. If, ‘easy-going life’, ‘pass your days as those evolve’ etc. is your attitude – ignore the concept of resolutions. That’s fine.

In case you are ready to slog your best and receive significant outputs in return, do not just read this column – study the contents and reflect upon the ideas shared. One mobile technology expert shared that it takes almost a year’s research and development work for them to deliver an upgrade version of their product. Today, we all can resolve to come up with an upgrade version of ourselves in the next twelve months.

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COVER STORY

YOUNG

ENTREPRENEURS The Next Generation & their Success Story

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For us at Spring Travels, CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY. -Gurleen Chhatwal, Navbeer Chhatwal, Jaskeerat Chhatwal

We recently got a chance to sit down with the team of Spring Travels to talk about their life story, the reasons behind their success in younger age.

1. Tell us about yourself and your background.

When did you come to Canada & what kind of jobs you did prior to becoming a Businessman?

We are a family of 5, all born and raised in Ludhiana, India. We moved to Canada in 2011 after becoming permanent residents of Canada. Having a business background in the family, since high school our father included all three of us in the business.

2. When did you decide to become a business owner?

By the summer of 2012, we decided to open a travel business under the name “Spring Travels”.

3. Who is your inspiration as a Businessman, if any?

We look up to our father, Mr. Gurjit Chhatwal. Our father taught us the need to invest in yourself before you invest in anything else, by focusing on improving your skills, education, and experience. Without self-investment, you won’t be able to build a business, let alone sustain one. At the age of 14, our father started his journey in the business industry. He began to show interest in father’s business and now holds more than 35 years of experience.

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4. There are so many travel businesses in the lower mainland, why should someone prefer you?

Spring Travels is a “customer service oriented” travel agency which makes us unique compared to our competitors. In the industry, we are known for our customer service and extraordinary travel experiences.

Our company, Spring Travels is a professionally managed company, possessing extensive knowledge, expertise, and resources, specializing in conceptualizing and execution of events, group tours, business/ trade delegations, business seminars across the globe.

We, at Spring Travels, have the expertise to provide our customers with the best customer service and seamless experiences. Our travel specialists are highly experienced and have the extraordinary product knowledge to assist our clients with their travel experiences. Over the past few years, we have helped thousands of customers to find their ideal travel destination. Our company is designed to match the unique needs of our customers, assisting us to better understand their travel desires, offer tailor-made solutions and build long-term partnerships

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Initially, in 2012, we started promoting our business using radio and newspaper advertisements. As technology advanced we began to promote our travel agency using online platforms such as google, yelp, and 411.ca. The most effective way of promoting our business is word of mouth. Due to our extraordinary service, our clients refer us to their friends and family. Also, recently after the launch of our new website we have started to advertise our business on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media outlets. Our new website enables our clients to search, find and book flights while being anywhere in the world.

6. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Over the past few years, we have experienced vast growth in the business. The journey is far from over and we continue to grow. We are in the process of expanding, which includes our new website allowing our customers to book with ease. Additionally, we also look forward to expanding our physical locations in Canada. In the next 5 years, we plan to be BC’s one of the top travel agencies with exceptional customer service. For us at Spring Travels, customer service is the highest priority.

7. What have you learned from this career?

The most important lesson we have learned so far is that nothing beats the hard work. Hard work outweighs talent and intelligence and is necessary if you want to succeed.

This not only means working hard when things are going well but working harder when things are not. It means taking calculated risks and sticking with them, no matter how challenging they are. Another important lesson we have learned is that good customer service is the key to achieve success in the business.

8. What is your opinion on the condition of the market in the lower mainland and what will be its future?

The travel industry is growing at roughly 2% per year but also the competition is growing as well. Barriers to entering the industry are not too high which attracts more competitors to enter. In Surrey, there are about 200 + travel agencies which shows that the competition is rising.

On the other hand, the population in Surrey is also increasing making the travel industry stable.

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7th Annual Excellence Awards

Diwali Gala 2019

BALTEJ SINGH DHILLON Award Category :

Life Time Achievement Award Award Sponsor : Save on Foods

The First Man in History who fought for community’s rights that is to wear turban in police uniform- Mr. Baltej Singh Dhillon ; who won in 1990, the right to wear his turban and get sworn into Canada’s National Police Force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

In March, 1990, the Government of Canada announced several changes to the RCMP dress code. As some people could not accept the change, after a long phase of struggle, The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the government’s decision in 1996.

We salute Mr. Baltej Singh Dhillon for their valuable services of almost 30 years as a Police Officer, who had the courage to stand up for equality and diversity and retired as an Inspector from the RCMP in British Columbia this year in August 2019.

BALDEV SINGH BATH Award Category :

Citizen of the year

Award Sponsor : ACIC Immigration

Baldev Singh Bath is the Founder of Local Successful Business - Basant Motors, and the President of the charitable organization - Basant foundation. Basant motors, operating since 1991 in Surrey, has been a tremendous community partner in working with charities that support youth, education, health and art programs, starting from funding needy students with thousand dollars of Scholarships to help uplifting Literary, Sports, Health and for the welfare of the Women is commendable. Also, through Cars for Compassion Contest, he donates a vehicle to a deserving community volunteer and many more like these to list.

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ALKA GOEL STEVENS Award Category :

Excellence in Communtiy Services Award Sponsor : Kraft Mortgage

Ms. Alka Goel-Stevens is an inspiring personality, born in New Brunswick, retired as a Vice-Principal from Delta School District two years ago, associated with several Indian organizations, strengthening the ties between India and Canada. She is also contributing towards the welfare of people.

Being an Artistic Director of Kavital Dance School of Bharata Natyam & Kathak, she raised awareness among Canadians about Indian dance forms and its culture.

Since 1987, she trained over 400 students in the art of Indian classical Dance .

JAS JASSAL Award Category :

Business Women of the Year Award Sponsor : Jas Oberoi

Mrs. Jass Jassal is the Co- Founder of the leading printing firm- Jassal Signs. In 2007, Mrs. Jassal along with her life partner- Mr. Harjinder Jassal stepped into signage industry under the name of Jassal Signs Ltd., that was too without any financial help or work force. Being a wife and a mother of two kids, she manages everything very well.

Her mantra behind happy and successful life is dividing appropriate time for both Personal & Professional lives.

MANJOT BAL Award Category :

Excellence in Academic Performance Award Sponsor : Surrey Honda

The cover feature of our Diwali Edition 2019, Manjot Bal who is a versatile student, engaged in all the extracurricular activities and competing at international platforms as a Bhangra Dancer was recently awarded with Dean’s Honour Roll at Simon Fraser University.

The Times of Canada recognizes her excellency in Academic Performance. She is also a volunteer with the Muskaan Foundation, working for the needy people; also ventured in a small business as a Bhangra Instructor through @bhangradiaries on Instagram.

Her disciplined approach helped her to receive Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and for many more laurels.

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KEEP CANADA CLEAN Award Category :

Excellence in Environment Activist of the Year Award Sponsor : G & F Financial

The organization - Keep Canada Clean was started on Canada’s 150th birthday to return back to Canada. Their motto is to make our cities clean. They believe that if our surrounding would be cleaned then there will be less diseases and more healthier environment for the residents. This organization is trying hard to save the environment & creating awareness to preserve our natural resources.

DR. CHARLES F. SHULER Award Category :

Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership

Award Sponsor : Sameer Kaushal & Ankur Kaushal

Dr. Shuler has won the 2016 Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Medicine and Pathology from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) He is now a Professor of Oral Pathology in the Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences at UBC Dentistry and teaching oral pathology/medicine. Prior to that, at the University of Southern California, he served as the Director and Associate Dean for 18 years. He was also the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of British Columbia for ten years, finishing his second fiveyear term June 30, 2017. Dr. Shuler received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin, his D.M.D. from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, his Ph.D. in Pathology from the University of Chicago and his Oral Pathology education at the University of Minnesota and the Royal Dental College Denmark. He has had an active research program to better understand the etiology of cleft palate birth defects.

WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Award Category :

Excellence in Education Services Award Sponsor : HSBC

Western Community College is one of the most affordable & accredited top private training Institution in BC with three campus locations, since 2012 and continually strives to provide an accessible, affordable, and high-quality education to all of its students.

It offers various courses in the fields of Health Care, Business Management, Accounting, IT and English Language Programs.

To elevate the literacy ratio and economy, their contribution to the community is phenomenal.

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CHARLIE DOSANJH Award Category :

Volunteer of the YearÂ

Award Sponsor : Gulzar Transport Charlie Dosanjh is a Deputy Sheriff with the law enforcement agency, the British Columbia Sheriff Service (BCSS) at the Surrey Provincial Courthouse. He carries out protective and enforcement duties in support of the administration of justice including the protection of the Provincial, Supreme, and Appeal Courts of BC. He graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley in Criminal Justice and certificated in Communications.

Charlie is also giving back to his community through KIDSPLAY Foundation, as an executive member running youth sports programs, promoting a positive lifestyle keeping them away from drugs, gangs, and violence.

This is done through strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with fellow Vancouver Police Department (VPD) detective Kal Dosanjh and founder of KIDSPLAY Foundation.

 JASMIT PHULKA Award Category :

Excellence in Sports

Award Sponsor : Spring Travels

Jasmit Phulka is a native of Abbotsford, British Columbia, who trains with the Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club.

Phulka will be making his senior World Championship debut this year in Budapest in the 79 kg weight class.

Among the several championships; the recent are as follows: 2018/19 Senior World Team Member 2018 Sassari Italy Champion 2018 Mongolia Open Bronze Medalist 2018 Spain Grand Prix Silver Medalist 2019 Canada Cup Champion 2019 Pan American Bronze Medalist

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he new year is a great time to organize your affairs to effect your life vision, which includes reviewing your will. If you do not have a will in place, below are some of the reasons that you should consider making one. If you already have one, now is a good time to ensure it still meets your needs and update it, if necessary.

If you have minor children, the most important reason to have a will is to ensure that someone you trust will raise your children if something were to happen to you as you can appoint a guardian for your children in your will. If you do not have a will, the court will decide who will act as your children’s guardian.

Through your will, you get to decide how your estate will be distributed. You can disinherit individuals who would otherwise stand to inherit. You can make gifts to specific organizations that support the causes close to you allowing your legacy to live on. If you do not have a will, your estate will be distributed according to the provisions of the Wills, Estates, and Succession Act. You decide who will wind up the affairs of your estate by appointing executors. You’ll want to be sure to appoint someone who is honest, trustworthy, and organized as executors are responsible for administering your estate, including taking care of all your assets and distributing them.

Above are some of the reasons it may be beneficial for you to have a will. If you need legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ravneet Arora(Lawyer)

Do you have A Will?

-By Ravneet Arora(Lawyer)

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avigating real estate purchases and sales involving large sums of money can be an aggressive prospect.

My job is to make the job smoothly and appropriate.

Notaries public can help with many non-contentious legal matters, including conveyance for the purchase, sale and mortgage of property.

What are the three main things your Notary will do for you during property purchase, sale or mortgage?

1) Your Notary is the bridge between you and the buyer or seller: Allow your Notary to act as the intermediary

between the two parties involved in the real estate transaction. Your Notary is your representative, and has your best interests at heart.

2) Your Notary’s job is to protect you during the deal: You’re not likely to be comfortable handing over large sums of cash to a buyer you don’t know, and similarly, you would not want to release your property’s title without guarantee of payment. Your Notary will ensure the transaction goes perfectly and payment is made on time.

3) Your Notary will ensure all the proper paperwork is filed: During the transaction, a central part of your Notary’s job is to ensure that funds are calculated and adjusted accordingly and that all the appropriate paperwork is completed and registered so that title to the property is transferred.

Your Notary Public will give you peace of mind by handling all of the necessary details of your real estate purchase, sale or mortgage.

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ith the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics fast approaching, Abbotsford wrestler Jasmit Singh Phulka’s dreams of representing the red and white at the event may become a reality. For years, Phulka has earned his wrestling stripes on the local, national and international stages and with success at key events later this year; the 25-year-old could represent Canada on the world stage. The Times of Canada has also presented him an award for the Excellency in Sports in the Diwali Gala 2019. Not only this, he was also a lucky winner of Honda Civic Car in that event.

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I am Jasmit Phulka and won several laurels in my wrestling career. I am partaking in Olympics 2020 and several other biggest sports events in the world. It was on October 25th, 2019, when I received Excellency in Sports Award from The Times of Canada.

That day, all my family members were also present at the event.

The Times of Canada Diwali Gala 2019 was a feast for the eyes for every community member present there. It was all started with the Guard of Honor by Canadian police which was to pay a tribute to the living legend Mr. Baltej Singh Dhillon. Needless to say, it was an icing on the cake when the parade started and all the dignitaries of the town were present and lightening up the lamp.

After that, various awards were presented to the people who excelled in their own fields and I was also one of the luckiest to receive this honor in sports category, Excellency in Sports Award was presented to me by the renowned personalities of the town. Then, there was a time for raffles, when round of draws were made and they gave gifts to the winners, live on the stage such as 2 LED TV Screens, Recliner Chair, Gold Ring, Silver Earrings & so on.

JASMIT PHULKA

Winner of 7th Annual Car Giveaway on Diwali Gala 2019

Fortunately, once again I heard my name announced on the stage for Big LED Screen TV. It was an awestruck moment for me as I had never imagined that I would win something like this too.

The Car Draw was followed by Malkit Singh’s Live Performance and dinner. It was the first time as per the TOC Team that they had to make round of draws to finalize the winner as the tickets of first five rounds has to be cancelled. This was due to the rule that the Car winner has to be present during the draw.

Finally, I was the fortunate one who won the car at the Sixth Round. This was one of my most cherished moment of my life.

My Heartiest wishes to The Times of Canada Team to make my dream turning into reality.

Thank You Once Again Jasmit Phulka

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Thinking

about Starting your own Business?

HERE ARE EIGHT GOOD IDEAS

4Photographer 4Real estate 4Personal trainer 4Mobile home services 4Freelance content creator 4Rideshare driver 4Goods transportation 4Niche retail business

8 Great Startup Business ideas in CANADA

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Young Entrepreneurs:

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A Motivational Short Story

Starting a business is tough and challenging on all fronts.

Here’s some wisdom that may ease your load as you navigate new terrain.

Journey from ordinary Students to Business Owners Arvinder Singh and Lovepreet Singh of Maple Travels Ltd. The duo Arvinder Singh and Lovepreet Singh of 23 years of age, were raised in a small village near Khanna, and earned their Bachelor’s in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality from the small town. They are childhood friends who were having extra-ordinary ambitions in their life to do something really gigantic but had no vision or any mission as such for their career. Nevertheless, their family members, relatives and friends used to always criticise them for their English communications skills and denounced them for their future plan of action.

After completing their studies in 2016, they joined IELTS classes in a very renowned Maple Institute, Head Office in Khanna, Punjab (India). From here, it all began on one stormy night in May, 2017; they got a call from the management of the Company where they were just common students. Recognising their potential, the owner of the institute presented them with an opportunity to join their organisation as partners and to give a start to the travel business. That is how Maple Travels was born. Soon, they became an integral part of the Maple family and have given a great input in the growth of the Maple Group.

Along with running the travel business which is blooming now, they have also given a stupendous contribution to the visa department of the company, where they counsel the potential clients who wish to go abroad for study, work, business, and pleasure. Fortunately, they have a very high success rate so far and expeditiously, became the most outstanding firm of the region.

Arvinder Singh: Remember, never give up and always believe in yourself in spite of rejection. Early in our life, we tend to seek security and stability by staying in our comfort zone and become reluctant to challenge our limits; you should consider your limitation and challenge these insecurities. By doing so, there is a possibility that you will discover something new in your life such as new passion or talent that will lead you to your success.

Both of them, now run Maple Travels, independently which caters to the travel needs of clients including air tickets, hotel bookings and tour packages. While handling these two parts of the business aesthetically, these young men have visited more than 20 countries and counting on, in order to gain knowledge and experience which is helping them grow more in their career and in life in such a short span of time.As some experts say Good teachers are the reason which makes ordinary students to dream to do extraordinary things. Eventually, the 25 years old young men too landed up multifold golden opportunities to expand their business round the globe and earning appreciation for their endeavours from the pioneers of the industry.

Lovepreet Singh: When you have defined your key strength or weakness, it is time to think about your challenges. Enjoying every step in your success career is also an integral part of the process. Be it sad or happy, easy or difficult paths, ups or downs, you should make sure to use them as a motivation to achieve your goals.

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Let’s Meditate Maha-Mantra “Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare” Hare Krishna’ is the mantra which is known to maximum number of western seekers thanks to the commendable work done by His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad (founder of ISKON – International Society for Krishna Consciousness www.iskcon.com in spreading its awareness worldwide.

George Harrison, the popular singer of world famous Beatles group also devoted his entire life in spreading the awareness about this mantra.

This mantra is known as the Maha-mantra of Kaliyug (the supreme mantra of Kaliyug – the present era of machine where truth and righteousness are at their lowest level.) It has been said that by repeating this mantra with faith and devotion, one can attain salvation and peace of mind.

The meaning of Hare Krishna Mantra This mantra is made up of only three words : ‘Hare’,

Krishna and ‘Rama’. ‘Krishna’ and ‘Rama’ are the name of Lord Vishnu – one of the mythological God in the trinity of Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It is said that in every yug (era). Vishnu takes incarnation on earth to establish the law of truth and righteousness.

Ram is the name of the incarnation of Vishnu in the Treta Yug (you must have heard the famous story of Ramayana – the popular Indian epic. Rama is the hero of that epic.

Krishna is the name of the incarnation of Vishnu in the ‘Dwaper Yug’. He is the central character in the Mahabharata (pronounced approximately as Ma-haa-BHAAR-a-ta) -the another popular epic of India (which incidentally is the longest epic of the world).

Krishna is the most popular God of Hindu religion.

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The Times of Canada -JAN 2020 The Bhagawad Gita – the highly spiritual and mesmerizing conversation between Krishna and Arjuna ( one of the bravest and famous character of Mahabharata ) on the battle ground of Kurukshetra is one of the most popular and respected religious books of World.

Both these words ‘Rama’ and ‘Krishna’ have become powerful and effective for the simple reason that for thousands of years millions of Hindus have been praying to God by chanting these two names. The faith, devotion and a pure spiritual feeling with which these two names have been chanted by all these devotees for so many years have made these words electrifying- charged with energy. Just repeating these names can take anyone into meditation quickly.

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A mantra is mystical energy encased in a sound structure and each mantra contains within its vibrations a certain power.

But of all mantras, the maha-mantra (the Hare Krishna mantra) has been prescribed as the easiest and surest way for attaining God Realization in this present age.

— George Harrison (1943-2001), in his autobiography:’I, me and Mine’

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The word Hare has come from ‘Haran’ which means to take way or to end. So when one says Hare Krishna, he requests the God (the supreme consciousness) to take away his sorrows, his shortcomings, his failures and pains. This Hare Krishna Mantra is actually a little prayer to God for taking away all the sorrows, pains and shortcomings of the chanter and provides him bliss and joy.

Whenever you chant this mantra, always keep its meaning in mind. Chant this mantra with devotion and faith. While repeating his mantra request the God almighty to take away all your sorrows, pains and failures and give you joy and bliss.

It is the experience of many that when one repeat this mantra with full faith and with full awareness of its meaning, his/her whole being gets filled with Krishna Consciousness (which is a name given to the feeling of bliss and joy one gets in repeating this mantra.)

This mantra is a very easy mantra. You can chant it anytime, anywhere. Give at least 15 minutes per day for this mantra repetition. Sit quietly in a comfortable position. Then either chant it silently or loudly. Repeat it with full awareness of its meaning which is as :

” O lord, take away all my sorrows, pains and shortcomings and give me bliss and joy”.

This mantra is a simple and effective meditation technique. Slowly you will start enjoying it as its repetition will give you a sense of calm and bliss.

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As the City of Delta wins two municipal excellence awards, TOC Team availed this opportunity to have an insight into Mayor’s personal as well as professional life.

Mayor

George V. Harvie Pledged to Achieve for DELTA

1. Mayor Harvie, please let us know more about you?

I am an outdoors enthusiast and enjoy staying active through a variety of sports. As a former avid rugby player, I have transitioned to non-contact sports like running, cycling and golf over the last few decades. I continue to work on my golf game and enjoy being able to connect with friends and meet new faces on the golf course.

I’ve had a recreational boat for a number of years. This allows my wife Gill and I enjoy time with our family while cruising in the Gulf and San Juan islands.

2. Could you please let us know your journey from Childhood to the Mayor?

I was raised in Burnaby, British Columbia and upon completing my degree at Simon Fraser University, I began a 30-year career with the City of Burnaby. In 2000 while serving as Deputy City Manager for Burnaby, I was seconded to Delta for consideration and later appointed as Chief Administrative Officer/City Manager.

My wife Gill and I have two adult children, Tim and Taryn, who we were lucky enough to raise in South Delta. During

that time, I volunteered coaching hockey and later joined Delta’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission prior to my career with Delta.

3. As a Mayor of Delta, what is your vision and what are you trying to accomplish in your term?

I pledged to achieve for Delta. With the support of Council, we are focused on keeping Delta debt-free while continuing to lead further innovative improvements to benefit of Delta’s residents and businesses.

As Mayor, I continue to seek ways to modernize certain aspects of our municipal government. I am pleased with the launch of our new Delta Families First initiative, providing much needed programs for young families across our community, including Baby Daze for new parents, and the Free Youth Admission pass for Delta kids between the ages of 10 to 18 years.

As Mayor, I will also continue to work with our great community service groups to help families in Delta that need assistance. It is important that we as a community help those that are in need.

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Without question, my number one priority for the City of Delta is to advocate for the much-needed replacement of the aging and seismically unsafe George Massey Tunnel.

The traffic bottleneck at the Massey Tunnel is the worst in all of BC – and the safety concerns are also top of mind for me. Delta residents deserve a safe and reliable commute to work.

Since being elected Mayor, I continue to work with my Mayoral colleagues across the region and the Provincial Government to deliver a safe and reliable new crossing for Delta residents, fully equipped with dedicated HOV lanes, bike lanes, and the capacity for future light rail expansion.

5. Housing Affordability is the major factor to consider, what efforts you are taking to meet this goal?

I will work with the community, through the Mayor’s Housing Task Force, to develop a housing plan that is supported by Delta residents and looks after everyone, including youth, seniors, and the most vulnerable. To help formulate a housing plan to provide more choices, a new Housing Action Task Force will be formed in early 2020.

We need to work to bring the community together and address the issues raised by the many residents who took the time to be part of the recent Public Hearing for the 75A high rise proposal. I will ask my new Task Force to take all of this input into account and bring forward a plan that helps to bring the community together and provide the housing options we so desperately need.

6. People of Delta are expecting more recreation and entertainment facilities; could you please let us know what steps have you taken to provide these amenities to the public?

Since taking office in November 2018, Delta Council and I have initiated the following improvements to Delta’s outdoor and indoor recreation infrastructure, including: aReplacement of North Delta Secondary’s track and field facility; aInstallation of Delta’s first cricket field at Delview

Park, including a cricket pitch and netting; a new picnic shelter will be completed in 2020; aSynthetic turf field replacement complete at Ladner’s Holly Park; aWorking with the Delta School District to add a second turf field at Mackie Park; aLaunched three new recreation and social support programs as part of our new Delta Families First initiative: 1) Expanded Free Youth Admission Pass 2) Two-week advanced program registration for Delta residents, and 3) A free nurse-led Baby Daze post-natal support program for new parents; aOpened a new fenced off-leash area for dogs and agility yard at Delta Community Animal Shelter; aAccessibility upgrades underway at South Delta

Recreation Centre; aLaunched a multi-year Sport Court Improvement Program that includes new dedicated Pickleball courts and upgrades to tennis courts at 10 parks throughout Delta; and aEstablished a new dedicated funding source for Parks, Recreation & Culture Infrastructure.

This additional funding will enable Delta to invest in further improvements and the expansion of our recreation and sports amenities.

7. Building Tunnel or Bridge to reduce congestion in Delta is also one of the leading requirement, how far we are getting to reach to a new bridge/ tunnel?

We are waiting for the Provincial government to announce the next phase and steps for replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. In early October 2019, the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors endorsed an eightlane immersed tube tunnel option, but it is up to the Provincial government to make the final decision.

Public consultation on the eight-lane tunnel plan is expected to begin shortly with the Province aiming to have a business case on a preferred option complete by the end of 2020. Ongoing advocacy for this project remains a key priority for myself and Delta Council.

8. What are your challenges?

One of the greatest challenges in our community is ensuring that residents across South and North Delta feel like they are being treated fairly. For too long, residents in North Delta have felt a sense of alienation from their neighbours in South Delta. We have made progress in this regard by holding an equal number of Council meetings in the North and South.

Transportation is definitely a big challenge for Delta. This City desperately needs better public transit to encourage people out of their vehicles. Delta Council continues to advocate and work with other levels of government for enhanced services.

We are also working to reduce red tape at City Hall with an active Task Force that have assisted us in implementing changes to speed up the development process, while also reducing costs and wait times to better serve our community.

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As Mayor of Delta, I will strive to build a stronger society that is founded on the values of peace, community and prosperity for all Delta residents.

I am grateful for the trust the residents and businesses of Delta have placed in me.

Delta is a wonderful community full of people who want to make this an even better place to live.

Please join me in doing your part to reduce waste and conserve resources, as we work towards a brighter and cleaner future for Delta.

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UP-COMING MEGA EVENT -2020 Duration:July 24 to August 9 Events: 339 Competing Athletes:11,090

GAMES SUMMARY:

In 2020, the capital city of Japan will host the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. This will be the second time that the Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo, which previously welcomed the world in 1964. Tokyo had also been selected to host the 1940 Olympic Games which were later cancelled due to World War II. Tokyo will be the fifth city overall, but the first in Asia, to host the Olympic Summer Games more than once, joining Athens, Paris, London and Los Angeles. Japan has also hosted two editions of the Olympic Winter Games, Sapporo 1972 and Nagano 1998, making it the third country, behind the United States and France, to host at least four Olympic Games

The Games will open on July 24, continuing through to August 9.

Tokyo earned the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games at the 125th IOC Session on September 7, 2013, receiving 60 votes to defeat Istanbul’s 36 votes in the third round. Madrid had been eliminated in the second round. Four years earlier, Tokyo had finished third in voting theJackson 2016 (right) Olympic which were awarded Canada’sfor Roger and Games George Hungerford celebrate their gold medal win in the men’s pair rowing event at the Tokyo 1964 to Rio.

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Tokyo Tokyo 2020 2020 HOW DOES TEAM CANADA QUALIFY FOR TOKYO 2020?

In some sports, qualification will be based on world ranking lists that close in spring 2020. But many sports have direct qualification based on results achieved in particular events. Click to find out the sports that have qualification through the Lima 2019 Pan American Games and the sports that have qualification events throughout the rest of 2019.

Stay up to date on the sports in which Canada has earned spots for Tokyo 2020 with our official qualification tracker.

GETTING TO KNOW JAPAN

An archipelago comprised of four main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu), Japan sits between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula. Tokyo is on Honshu, the largest of the islands.

With a population of nearly 127 million, Japan is the 11th most populous country in the world. More than 98% of the population is ethnically Japanese. The country has the third-longest life expectancy in the world, behind only Monaco and Macau. Tokyo itself is home to more than 38 million people, making it the country’s largest city.

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Japan runs on Japanese Standard Time which is 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

TOKYO 2020 MASCOT

TOKYO 2020 VENUES

The 42 competition venues will be divided primarily into two zones, with the Olympic Village situated at the intersection of both, keeping the majority of the venues within an 8km distance Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascot “Miraitowa”, left, and Paralympic mascot “Someity”, right. (AP Photo/ Eugene Hoshiko) Miraitowa is the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot.

A traditional Japanese proverb that means to learn old things well and to acquire new knowledge from them is the origin of the mascot’s personality, combining an oldfashioned side that respects tradition and an innovative side that loves cutting-edge information and ideas. The name also reflects that, with “Mirai” meaning “future” and “Towa” meaning eternity. Highly athletic with a strong sense of justice, Miraitowa’s special skill is the ability to move anywhere instantaneously like a ninja. On the body and head is the same indigo ichimatsu pattern as the Games emblem.

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New Life - New Destination : Ashish & Shilpa

MOVING TO CANADA: Unlike other young couples, moving to Canada was never a dream of us. We believe that it was destined for us as we had never ever planned to settle down anywhere outside India. Nevertheless, life was really beautiful there in Delhi.

However, it was Ashish’s friend, Deepak from America who was encouraging him for settling down in America. But, as we know the immigration rules of the US are bit strict and it takes a long time to get green card there. This made us to migrate to Canada. That’s how it began.

LIFE IN CANADA: Immigration

Life is not so easy in Canada .That’s what we feel when started our new life here. The complexity of it was putting adverse effect on our new bonding of marriage.

This untimely struggle and to meet our both ends we both are working really hard. Due to this, our married life is also at the stake. Since, everyone is struggler here who is a beginner in Canada, no matter if you have been a successful businessman in your country. Gathering everything once again, starting from a tea cup to our own car, we had to buy everything once again for a fresh start by forgetting about our recent start in Delhi as a newly married couple where we both made our new house was really a hard step. On one hand, it was a pain inside; on the other hand, the beauty of Vancouver was mesmerizing us. After all, when our family got their visas and came here, then we felt little relaxed and now continuing our struggle today for a better life in future.

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“All in All, it was an arranged

Love Mariage” -Shilpa Ashish Kaushik

Shilpa: Indeed! Life is full of surprises, and I am an honorable recipient of such unwelcomed thunderbolts too.

When I grew up and met with life. I faced the real agony of it and learned that the more innocent you are, the more hard life may hit you back, Eventually, I ended up on choosing my direction of life further which was my Career. In my mid twenties, I was at the height of my career. Thus, like every career-oriented girl, I was running away from the marriage calls. These proposals were mainly from The USA, Canada, and Australia and so on which is a trivial for every Punjabi girl.

However, my life changed one day dramatically. It was a sunny day of winters in January, 2017; when my mother showed me his picture over the phone. As usual, I was disinterested for marriage though I was 28 years old already. But, that look caught my eye for a fraction of second, and at that instant I ignored it. Later, I felt like to check out his profile at least for my mother’s sake as she was really stressed for my wedding. And, then I checked his picture once again in which he was standing outside the house of Indian President with a serious look on his face. And, it captivated my interest to explore him more & more. Probably, God had signalled me by changing my mind all of a sudden and my firm state of mind got fascination towards him. Like every meritorious Punjabi girl, There were myriad of proposals came at my door since I was 16 years old girl which were of course from Canada, Australia, America and so on. But not only I refused to see any profile, also I had never even looked at anyone’s picture. I was determined and committed what I wanted from my life.

“Life was a zigzag road, now got a straight way of My Destiny” - Ashish Raj Kaushik

Ashish: My life was never a straight journey. Rather, it was a zigzag way and never easy. Still, I had a hope and a strong urge that one day I am going to do something exceptional. I am a kind of person, if I do anything I do it whole-heartedly or I prefer not doing it at all. Even though, my family believed in simple living, yet Simplicity was never my cup of tea. Since, both my education and job were in Delhi, I was putting up away from my parents for my career only. During those 8-10 years of my life, I had lived, laughed and loved every moment of my life. I travelled every nook and corner of the whole world, be it America, Maldives or Singapore. There was nothing which I regret that I could not accomplish starting from my career to personal life. Moreover, those were my childhood and younger days which I luxuriated thoroughly. Except one major decision of my life that was choosing my partner. It was the time when my family started worrying as I saw and met numerous girls to choose for becoming my better-half. But, no one could make it to the last nor even stood a blink of my eye.

When I was searching for my soulmate, I got to know that I am ending up on a never-ending quest. Probably, my preferences were really distinctive (laughs) I knew.

But, It was now terrifying me, my family and friends, mainly due the fact that I was reaching to my thirties.

We consulted priests, counselors, match-makers, but we were not succeeding anyway. I was searching for a pious soul, and was more focusing on qualities like kindness, compassion, consistency, loyalty and openness as examples, as contrast to other factors such as personality traits and ideologies which generally matter more for majority of people. Also, I supposed that if the other factors get added too, it would be the bonus for me.

But, “how anyone could be that luckier?” was my thought.

Eventually, it was the beautiful day of my life after a long wait of years. Finally, my search got over and I found her- my soulmate- Shilpa. I had decided it already that she is the one within just few hours of conversation.

Despite the fact that I never saw her, I committed to myself that I am going to get her in anyway. It was just in 15 days, when I found all my desired qualities and even much more than that in her while conversing with her over the long distance call. However, when our families exchanged their views with each other, her family wanted me to meet her first and to know her which is a normal norm, and of course I did it more than dozens of time when met with other girls earlier to make sure if all is right. Even, sometimes more than once. This time it was just like decided or destined. Seriously, I refused to meet and see her. Rather, I asked her family if they agree on us to make things ready and if they liked us then to meet my family and to decide upon our further ceremonies. Me, my family and my closed ones, all were stunned on my instant decision. And, why should not to be, because, “It was really a spontaneous, spiritual, and smooth path created by God himself”.

Later, her family insisted for our meeting and we met just for once. Eventually, It changed my life forever.

Just after 3 months, we got married on 2nd June, 2017 and started our new life and were staying in South Delhi thereafter.

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Kidsplay Foundation

Community Recognition

KidsPlayFoundation.com | contact@kidsplayfoundation.com

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC

KidsPlay Foundation is selected as Charity of Choice 2019

SURREY NOW LEADER

Rana Singh Sethi wins Above and Beyond Award

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

Non-ProďŹ t of the Year Award goes to KidsPlay Foundation

CITY OF VANCOUVER Names October as KidsPlay Foundation Month

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Kidsplay Foundation

Canada Summer Jobs Grant KidsPlayFoundation.com | contact@kidsplayfoundation.com

We received the Canada Summer Jobs grant in 2019 and hired 14 members to run programs in the summer. These members continue to volunteer with us despite the pay period being over. A graduation ceremony was held at the end of the program to recognize the hard work of these 14 members.

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5 Common Myths: About Eggs

Eggs - Reason behind your Acne Eggs aren’t the reason behind your acne or pimple until you are allergic to them. Eggs are filled with the goodness of healthy fats and protein which will help you achieve flawless skin.

Yolks - Unhealthy Egg yolk is a rich source of healthy fat and protein, which is needed for building your muscle and bone health. It is always advised to consume egg yolk in a limit as it might add on to your metabolic weight.

Combination of Eggs and Milk - Causes Indigestion As we already know both egg and milk is filled with good quality protein, fat and amino acids that are needed for our body to function efficiently. Therefore, consuming both milk and egg together is an easy way to balance your daily protein intake.

Eggs - Increase cholesterol If you already have high cholesterol level then you should limit egg yolk consumption but there isn’t any harm in having the good proteins and amino acids present in the white part. Also, eat a balanced diet and overeating won’t do any good to your health. lactose intolerant or allergic to eggs you will not have any difficulty in digesting them.

Eggs - Not good for kidney It is one of the biggest myths that egg whites can damage your kidneys. In fact, it is quite the opposite, having one-two egg whites a day can improve the level of good protein in the body, in turn, preventing kidney disorders.

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Happy New year 2020

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Besan Ka Sheera

Besan Milk-Cough and Cold Remedy INGREDIENTS u Ghee (Clarified Butter) - 1 1/4th tbsp. u Besan (Chickpea Flour) - 03 tbsp. u Milk, warm-02 cups u Turmeric powder- 1/4th tsp. u Freshly ground black peppercorns- 1/4th tsp. u Green Cardamom Powder- 1/4th tsp. u Jaggery, organic, grated- 2.5 tsp. u Saffron- 1/4th gm.

FOR THE GARNISH Pistachio nuts, slivered- 01 tsp Almonds, slivered- 01 tsp.

METHOD 1 Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed non-stick pan, add the besan and roast it until it turns golden and aromatic.

2.Ensure that you stir it continuously so that it is cooked evenly.

3. Slowly add in the warm milk and whisk well to avoid formation of lump.

4.Add the turmeric, ground pepper, cardamom powder and grated jaggery and mix well. Add the saffron strands. Whisk it for approximately 5 minutes, sheera will thicken in no time.

5.Switch off the flame.

6.Serve piping hot garnished with nuts.

CHEF TIPS 1.You may add sweetener of your choice, it could be coconut sugar or granulated sugar.

2.You may replace milk with almond milk, if desired.

3.You may replace milk with jaggery simmered in water and strained; this water may be added to prepare sheera. Skip the milk if you are using jaggery water.

4.You may increase the quantity of jaggery, if you prefer it sweeter.

5.Increase the quantity of milk in case you want to consume a liquid-like consistency.

6.If you need to drink water after consuming the sheera, drink warm water only after 30 minutes.

This remedy is just the perfect way to get rid of cold and cough; remember to have this sheera for at least two-three days consecutively.

Stay healthy!

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Helpful Hints to Make a Meal

1.Before starting to cook, always read the recipe thoroughly; get a feel for the dish and get an understanding of how the dish will be cooked and which method(s) you want to follow.

The recipe may have tips and/or substitute ingredients or products that you need to purchase.

2.Always multitask to increase efficiency.

Example: While you pressure cook dals, you can make the tarka on the side.

3.Chop or puree onion, garlic and chili ahead of time and store in tight lid jars in the refrigerator (keep for 4 days) or freeze in appropriate containers (keep for 2-3 months).

4.Maintain a spice cupboard. Store ground or crushed spices in an air tight jar so they are readily available for use, aiming to keep about a month’s supply of powered spices.

5.All curries and dals can be cooked up to 2 days in advance, but always garnish shortly before serving. All curries and dals can be frozen for up to 3 months. They may lose some of their flavor, so season them again with tarka and garnish before serving.

6.Vegetables can be cut and kept aside a day ahead but should be cooked a few hours before serving.

The yogurt dishes should be made a few hours before serving.

The dough for the roti or naan can be made a day in advance but cooked a few hours before serving. All chutney should be made the same day. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. The salad and papadums should be made about an hour before serving.

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MUMBAI

MYSORE DOSA Bombay Mysore Masala Dosa is a crisp dosa stuffed with spicy & juicy potato-veggie filling. This variety of Mysore masala dosa is a Mumbai street food.

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups Dosa batter • 1.5 cup Potato sabzi for the dosa • 1.5 cup Chopped or grated mix vegetables - onions. toma toes, green bell pepper (capsicum), carrots, beetroot, cabbage • Pav Bhaji masala as required • Red chili powder - optional • Salt as required • Oil or butter or ghee as required • 1 bowl Coconut chutney as an accompaniment INSTRUCTIONS 1.

Spread a large spoonful or ladle of dosa batter on a hot tava or frying pan.

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Add some oil and let the dosa cook for 1-2 minutes.

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Now add the potato sabzi/masala.

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Add the chopped veggies.

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Sprinkle the pav bhaji masala & salt.

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Add some more oil or butter.

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With a potato masher mash the whole mixture well.

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Cover the dosa from both sides or just from one side.

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Flip and cook the dosa from both the sides.

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Serve mumbai mysore masala dosa hot with coconut chutney and veg sambar.

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PREP TIME: 14 MINS COOK TIME: 28 MINS TOTAL TIME: 42 MINS COURSE: LUNCH, BRUNCH, SNACKS CUISINE: INDIAN SERVINGS : 4

STEP BY STEP METHOD : MUMBAI MYSORE DOSA RECIPE First chop the veggies finely. If using carrots or beetroot, then grate them. Heat a tava or non stick pan. Don’t smear oil. If you smear oil, the dosa does not spread evenly. Take a large spoon or ladle of dosa batter and spread it circularly on the pan, beginning from the center towards the circumference. Allow the dosa to cook for 1-2 minutes.

Now place the potato masala in the center. Drizzle some oil at the sides. : add the chopped veggies. I had onions, tomato & capsicum.

You can also include grated carrots, beetroot and cabbage. Sprinkle about 1 tsp of pav bhaji masala & salt on top. For a more spicier version, you can also sprinkle some red chili powder and garam masala. You can also idli podi or sambar powder. With a potato masher, mash the whole mixture, taking care not to break the dosa. add some more oil or butter if desired. carefully fold one part of the dosa. Now fold from the other side. Cook one side for 1-2 minutes. The veggies are partly cooked and really become moist and juicy imparting their flavors along with the masalas to the dosa. Then flip and cook the other side. Slice the dosa with the metal spatula or later you can slice it with a knife. Remove the dosa in a plate.

NOTES You can make your own potato or aloo sabzi for the dosa.

Some amchur powder added gives a nice tangy taste.

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INGREDIENTS • • • • •

2 1/4 lbs (about 2 large) eggplants 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 clove minced garlic (about 1 teaspoon) 1 28-oz can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), tomatoes diced, reserve juices • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs • 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided • 3/4 cup flour • 4 eggs, beaten (more if needed) • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more to oil the sheet pans) • 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch slices

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Eggplant Parmesan Recipe 1 Slice and salt eggplant- let drain: Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick rounds. Lay the eggplant slices out on a rack over a rimmed sheet pan (or on several layers of paper towels).

Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant rounds lightly with salt. Let the eggplant rounds sit and release moisture for 2 hours.

2 Sauté garlic, add tomatoes, simmer, add salt, pepper, basil: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and gently cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Add the tomatoes and their juices, breaking up the tomatoes as you add them to the pot. Increase heat to bring to a simmer, lower heat to maintain a very low simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the minced basil and remove from heat.

3 Make breadcrumb Parmesan mixture, set up bowls for dredging with flour, egg, breadcrumbs: Combine 1 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and place in a shallow bowl or rimmed dish.

Set up your station so that you have flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another bowl, and the breadcrumb cheese mixture in another, in that order.

4 Dredge eggplant rounds in flour, egg, breadcrumbs, top with olive oil: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread a tablespoon of olive oil each over the bottom of two rimmed baking sheet pans. Pat dry the

eggplant slices with paper towels.

Working one at a time dredge the eggplant slices first in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and then dredge in the breadcrumb parmesan cheese mixture.

Place on oiled sheet pan. Drizzle a little oil over the top of each breaded eggplant round.

5 Bake eggplant rounds: Place breaded prepared eggplant slices in the oven. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes at 425°F, turning the slices over at the half-way point, until they are nicely browned. Remove from oven and let cool to touch.

6 Layer sauce, eggplant rounds, cheeses in casserole dish: Spread 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Place a third of the eggplant rounds in a single layer covering the sauce on the bottom of the pan.

Layer half of the sliced mozzarella on top of the eggplant rounds. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Place another third of the eggplant rounds over the cheese. Spread 1 cup of the sauce over the eggplant rounds. Layer the rest of the sliced mozzarella over the sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan.

Add the remaining eggplant in a single layer on top of the cheese. Top with the remaining sauce and the remaining Parmesan.

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Instant Breakfast Egg Recipes

Versatile, affordable, and protein-filled eggs are just perfect t kick-off your day. Eggs are a part of everyone’s breakfast repertoire served in different styles on their breakfast table.

Packed with nutrients and proteins, eggs are one of the best super foods found in nature. Here are some quick breakfast recipes made simply from eggs.

1. Sunny side up eggs With golden yolks and tender, barely-set whites, the classic sunny side up eggs look beautiful and are just delectable on your breakfast plate. Make sure that they have to be made just right, as uncooked whites and overcooked yolks are not tasty to eat.

Recipe: Heat butter/olive oil in the pan. Carefully break the eggs into the pan. Season it with salt and pepper, and cook it for few minutes until the whites are just set and the yolks are still runny. Transfer it to a plate and enjoy.

This French egg delicacy makes a scrumptious breakfast that everyone devours. It is brown and crispy on the inside and creamy on the outside. The vanilla and cinnamon gives this recipe the perfect tinge of flavors.

Recipe: Beat eggs, vanilla extract and cinnamon powder in a bowl. Add some milk to the mixture. Dip the bread slices into this egg mixture until fully covered.

Cook these slices with the butter on a pan until golden brown.

Serve it with some honey or maple syrup on top.

2. Egg breakfast muffin Egg muffins are the excellent snacks for breakfast on busy mornings. It is an awesome way to consume the leftover veggies in your refrigerator and you can add in almost anything you’d like!

Recipes: Fry some chopped veggies in oil until crisp and then leave aside. Put these veggies in equal amounts in the muffin tins. Combine eggs, milk, and seasonings together in a bowl and put this mixture over the vegetables in the muffin tins. Bake it in the oven at 350 °F for 22-25 minutes.

3. Fluffy scrambled eggs burritos The fluffy scrambled eggs, zesty spices, fresh herbs and finally

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cheese on top rolled in a tortilla makes this vegetarian breakfast recipe full of irresistible flavor. This dish ensures that you get eggs in every bite of it.

Recipes: For the tortillas: Mix flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Add some water and oil to the mixture and make dough.

Take small portions of the dough, and roll each ball with a rolling pin. In a nonstick pan spray some oil and cook tortillas over medium heat for 1 minute on each side until lightly browned.

For the scrambled eggs: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and some coriander in a bowl. Melt some butter in a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat.

Add the egg mixture in the pan and cook until firm. Spoon the eggs down in the center of each tortilla. Put some cheese over it and fold to make a roll. Serve!

4. Omelet roll This recipe is easy to cook and simple to prepare. An omelet roll is definitely a different way to serve eggs. This protein packed roll is an energy-boosting breakfast recipe perfectly suitable for any day of the week.

Recipe: Combine eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper, and some herbs in a blender. Pour this mixture on a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle some cheese on top and roll up the omelet.

Relish!

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5. Egg Cheese Pancake Egg Cheese Pancake is a recipe where all the focus is on eggs and cheese. The eggs combined with your favorite good quality cheese will make you run for this dish. These pancakes are quick and easy to prepare and uses only handful of ingredients.

Recipe: Mix eggs, salt, pepper, onions and some green chilies with some herbs in a bowl. Whisk in flour and baking powder to the mixture and stir in cheese.

Heat butter in a pan and pour the desired amount of batter on it. Cook until light brown flipping once. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top if preferred. Enjoy!

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Job Hunt in Vancouver

IT IS NO SECRET THAT VANCOUVER IS AN AMAZING PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK .

Technology, business, travel and tourism, and the hospitality industries are the biggest employers in Vancouver. Companies such as Hootsuite, EA Gamescorp, Lululemon and Fairmont Hotels are amongst the best employers to work for in Vancouver and they are all in the mainland area!

1. Attitude Is Everything It probably seems obvious, but a positive and openminded approach will really help. Employers are looking for someone that they can trust, who is not afraid to jump in to some hard work and a person who is open to learning. Companies know the difference between someone who ‘talks the talk’ and someone who can ‘walk the walk’Be adaptable – this will become your superpower.

detail all of your skills and experience. Then make it specific to the job you want. Some people have 4 or 5 resumes and cover letters for different types of jobs!

2. Create A Strong Resume Cover Letter: It may not be common in your country to send a cover letter, but in Canada, it is necessary.

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3. Know Where To Search A Job What did people do to search a job in Vancouver before Google?

Some of our favourite websites are: Indeed: www.indeed.ca Workbc:www.workbc.ca BCjobs:www.bcjobs.ca/vancouver-jobs Monster: www.monster.ca Craigslist: vancouver.craigslist.ca/search/jjj Or, walk around the city with your resume in hand.

Often, companies have an advertisement in the window.

If you show interest in a job face-to-face, it creates a memorable connection right away.

Oh, and it’s a great way to show your English skills!

5. Follow Up, Follow Up, Follow Up Research the name of a manager, or the person who is responsible for recruitment. Contact them directly. It can help to send an e-mail to check they received your application. It will help the employer remember your name! If you follow this advice, you are sure to be headed in the right direction. But these tips are just the start! We have so much more we want to share with you!

4. Create A Linked In Profile Include a professional picture. Include details about your skills and experience. Like an online resume – sell yourself!If you are looking for your first job, then explain the skills and experience that you have developed at cornerstone. Tell employers about the amazing skills you have to offer!

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Why Selfies Do More Harm Than Good?

1. Selfies create privacy risks.

4. Posting too many selfies is not a disorder yet.

Facebook is using face recognition technology (DeepFace Project) already and some experts argue that this is illegal. It is alarming to think that Facebook processes 350 million photos every day. That is providing invaluable information for commercial and other types of exploitation.

But law enforcement agencies such as the FBI may have access to all this data for identifying criminals and terrorists. But the new “faceprint” may soon be in use for ATMs and other useful purposes such as unlocking your iPhone and even paying by credit card. Selfieguy The NSA have not been lagging behind either.

Astonishingly, they can match satellite photos with any photos taken outside to identify the exact spot where that photo was taken. What about photographs taken indoors?

The pranksters posted a bulletin claiming than the new disorder was called “selfitis.” There were three stages in the disease which ranged from borderline (about 3 selfies a day) to chronic “selfitis” where you take photos of yourself all day and then post them at least six times a day.

2. Selfies can cause an addiction.

Trying to get that perfect selfie for your Instagram account? Don’t try too hard because it can get addictive and you may become obsessed. An extreme example is the story of Danny Bowman who ended up trying to commit suicide. The reason for his desperation? He just could not get that perfect selfie after trying for 10 hours a day. The average was about 200 selfies a day. His mother saved his life and he is now doing some rehabilitation. He is gradually learning to live without his iPhone.

3. Selfies can damage real relationships.

Did you know that your real friends can end up disliking you when you post too many selfies? It can damage friendships and relationships. This was the startling conclusion reached by researchers at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. They found that it negatively impacts levels of intimacy

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et set for one of the most auspicious occasions of your life with perfect Engagement Makeup!

This is one of the major turning points of life as it assures marital bliss between a man and his beloved. It is quite obvious for a woman to look stunning amongst all. Your makeup needs to be natural, soft, sweet and yet attractive.

Here are some interesting tips for natural engagement makeup tutorial with color pink!

Every girl love pink color as it appears natural at the same time attractive too!

EYE MAKE

To start our engagement look, one should begin with eye makeup. Use Mac foundation and apply it as a concealer. In case, you have dark circles, then before applying concealer, you should apply a corrector. Cover your eye lid area with a shimmery gold or champagne colour. To attain colour intensity, it would be recommended to use a flat eye shadow brush for this step.

Note: You need to create maximum colour intensity.

Avoid going beyond the crease area as well as avoid moving inside the lid area.

Over the outer corner of your eye lid, just a little above the crease area, apply a bright pink eye shadow for a metallic finish. Use a blending brush in a wiper shield motion. You should go with the pink eyeshadow softly as it gives an illusion of deep set eyes. For those having bigger eyes, this step will give a soft smoky effect.

On the lower lash line, apply same pink eye shadow which will give a smoky effect. On the upper and lower lash line, apply dark kohl a bit thicker along with a gel liner to create maximum color intensity. A liquid liner can also work wonders. Use a good mascara to curl your lashes.

blush, you will get a glowing effect to the skin, which is ideal for the occasion.

LIP MAKEUP

Apply a pretty pink or plum lipstick to the lips to complete the soft pink appearance. Now apply lip gloss to the centre of the lips which will give plump lip effect. You will get a soft makeup look ideal for engagement and parties. This is certainly a beautiful and soft makeup that will make your special day memorable and remarkable.

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Foundation Concealer Blush/Bronzer Duo Highlighter Eyeliner Mascara Brow pencil Neutral Eyeshadow palette Lipstick 1 Gloss Lipliner Makeup Brush Set

CHEEK MAKEUP

As your eye make up is soft, you must apply a soft pink blush in a shimmer finish. With a shimmery

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Tension

& Relaxation?

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lease talk about tension and relaxation. When I am alert, there is a subtle tension which I need to maintain this wakefulness. It winds me up like a spring and then I feel horrible. How can I stay awake without all this tension? How to find stillness, though busy?

I will just tell a small anecdote.

One day a man from a small village in the mountains sees a tourist driving his car backwards up a narrow road towards the top of the mountain. The man stops him and says, “Why are you driving backwards?”

The tourist replies, “They told me that there is no room to turn a car around on top of the mountain.”

The man says, “I have lived here all my life. I know there is enough space to turn around.”

Half an hour later, he sees the tourist driving down again, backwards. He stops the car and says, “What are you doing now?”

The tourist replies, “You were right. There was enough room to turn around.”

Whatever I have said is simple: Start being aware with day-to-day, routine actions, and while you are doing your routine actions, remain relaxed. There is no need to be tense. When you are washing the floor, what is the need to be tense? Or when you are cooking the food, what is the need to be tense?

THERE IS NOT a single thing in life which requires your tension. It is just your unawareness and your impatience.

I have not found anything -- and I have lived in all kinds of ways, with all kinds of people. And I have always been puzzled: why are they tense?

It seems tension has nothing to do with anything outside you, it has something to do within you. Outside you always find an excuse only because it looks so idiotic to be tense without any reason. Just to rationalize, you find some reason outside yourself to explain why you are tense.

or of the future, and missing the present which is the only reality -- that will create tension.

IT IS A QUESTION of simple understanding; there is no need of any competition with anybody. You are yourself, and as you are, you are perfectly good.

Accept yourself.

This is the way existence wants you to be. Some trees are taller; some trees are smaller. But the smaller trees are not tense -- neither are the taller trees full of ego.

Existence needs variety. Somebody is stronger than you; somebody is more intelligent than you -- but in something, you also must be more talented than anybody else.

Just find your own talent. Nature never sends any single individual without some unique gift. Just a little search... perhaps you can play on the flute better than the president of the country can be a president -- you are a better flautist than he is a president.

There is no question of any comparison. Comparison leads people astray.

Competition keeps them continuously tense, and because their life is empty, they never live in the moment. All they do is to think of the past, which is no more, or project in the future, which is not yet.

This whole thing drives people almost abnormal -- insane. Otherwise there is no need: no animal goes mad, no tree needs any psychoanalysis. The whole existence is living in constant celebration, except man. He is sitting aloof, tense, worried.

A SMALL LIFE, and you are losing it and every day death is coming closer. That creates even more angst -- “Death is coming closer and I have not even started living.” Most people realize only when they die that they were alive -but then it is too late.

Just live the moment.

Death is coming closer & I have not even started Living.

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First

Winter & Summer -

Winter S

By Shijing Xiao

Winter The nights are so long, and the daylight is as precious as pearl. That’s my thought of Canada’s winter.

I firstly noticed that it’s getting dark as early as four o’clock in the afternoon when I was on the bus back home one day in the late November. It was raining outside, and I could see raindrops on the window. The driver didn’t turn on the lights in the bus, and it was warm enough for me to fall asleep at the back row. I tried to keep my eyes open and I saw passengers kept getting on board at an exchange port, with umbrellas in their hand and raindrops falling onto the ground. The bus was getting crowded and the air was becoming stale. But when the bus stopped at the destination, I still said “thank you” to the driver – it’s something I never did when I was in China. It’s also like a magic word that can make my journey less uncomfortable.

I must admit I hate winter days in northern areas. My memories about cold winter aren’t very delightful. I remember when I was studying in the Netherlands, the sky in winter was almost as gloomy as it was here. It also got dark at about four o’clock, right after I finished my last class at 3:30. One sign of winter coming is that I realized I should turn on the lights on the bike, otherwise I might get fined by the policeman. I also remember how hard I rode forward on bicycle routes. My hands, although with gloves on, were frozen. Sometimes there was sudden rain, so my glasses would be blurred, and I needed to wipe down the raindrops. But in Amsterdam, everyone rides like this regardless of the coldness, rain or even snow.

When I sit on the couch at home, writing this down, I feel that I see two of my ‘selves’ in cold winter. One is sitting on the bus in darkness, looking outside of the window. The other is riding her bike from school, hoping that the rain would not come before she arrives home.

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Summmer Summer

Summer I arrived in Vancouver on a cool summer night. Days are long during summertime so it still sunny and bright From the balcony, I could see the view of the Holland park, some trees hidden behind the Skytrain rail and the faraway mountains. “Vancouver is a city in a forest.”

That’s what came across my mind at that time.

From that day on, I would take a picture at my balcony every day during sunset when the sky is covered with clouds in orange, yellow and pink. I think these pictures can really calm me down and expel the anxiety of a newcomer.

I’m a person who’s particularly sensitive to weather – when I was studying in the Netherlands, my grades in summer semester were always better than those in winter. So the nice weather, along with fresh air and gentle breeze, has rendered me some confidence to look for new opportunities in this alien city.

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Understanding Your

Employee Rights in Canada.

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anadians have the right to be treated fairly in workplaces free from discrimination, and our country has laws and programs to protect this right.

The Canadian Human Rights Act is a broad-reaching piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity and other grounds.

Also, Canada’s Employment Equity Act and the Federal Contractors Program require employers to take active measures to improve the employment opportunities for specific groups of people in our country.

Both the labour rights and responsibilities of employers and employees within federally regulated sectors fall under the Canada Labour Code. The rights of foreign workers in Canada are also protected under federal or provincial/territorial labour laws.

“The fundamental principle of decency at work underlies all labour standards legislation...” Fairness at Work: Federal Labour Standards for the 21st Century.

In terms of employee rights, we’ve come an awful long way from 1872. That was the first ever year of our annual Labour Day parade. Back then – if you can imagine this – it was still a crime to be a member of a union in Canada, under the law of criminal conspiracy.

This initial parade called for the release of 24 imprisoned leaders of the Toronto Typographical Union.

They’d been arrested for going on strike to (gasp) reduce their work week to a mere 58 hours! Today that standard workweek is between 40 to 48 hours.

Clearly workplace laws have improved dramatically since that Draconian period. Yet many employees still don’t know what their rights and obligations are. Since being informed can help you stand up for yourself in your job, we’ve assembled some helpful resources for you.

Acts That Cover Your Basic Employment Rights: Hours of work, minimum wages, sick days, vacation and severance provisions. All of these and many more related items are spelled out as Employment Standards. These are the minimum standards established by law that define and guarantee rights in the workplace.

Each province and territory has its own legislation. It’s compulsory to place an Employment Standards Act poster in plain sight of employees for workplaces covered by this legislation.

If you are such an employee, the Labour Program administers the federal labour standards that define employment conditions in your place of work. Find out if you work in a federally regulated business or industry. If so your employment is governed by the Canada Labour Code.

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Another piece of legislation in this area is the Employment Equity Act (EEA), which falls under the Department of Justice Canada. These laws are meant to protect the rights of four “designated groups” in particular: women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal people, and visible minorities.

a talk with your Human Resources department or union representative. Should expert advice be needed you should contact an employment lawyer.

130 years ago they were putting Canadians who went on strike into prison. Sure, we’ve evolved enormously since that time. But only by knowing your basic rights – and reaching out for advice when necessary – can you protect yourself from arbitrary actions of unenlightened employers.

The Canadian Human Rights Act functions alongside the Employment Equity Act. The major difference between the two is that the CHRA prohibits discrimination in general, whereas the EEA requires employers to use measures that improve employment opportunities for the four designated groups.

Where To Find Out More: Would you like to learn more about what your rights are if you get downsized or your employer goes bankrupt?

How about health and safety regulations that are meant to shield you from harm?

The following are some online resources where you can find some initial information: Federal Department of Labour – Canada’s federal Labour Program promotes “safe, healthy, cooperative and productive workplaces.”

Basic Workplace Standards by Province – A brief comparison of minimum wages, paid public holidays, pregnancy and parental leave, hours of work and overtime, etc.

Workrights.ca - Gives you information on the labour codes to your province, and to compare practices in your region with those of other provinces and territories in Canada.

Canadian Labour Congress – CLC brings together Canada’s national and international unions, the provincial and territorial federations of labour and 130 district labour councils.

Be Informed Or Call In The Experts…

Think you know your rights as an employee? Probably not as much as you should. For instance, there’s a general misconception that salaried employees (as distinct from hourly workers) are automatically excluded from the Employment Standards Act. Not true. If you’re, say, an Executive Assistant earning $44,000 a year, you could still be entitled to overtime after working 44 hour weeks consistently, depending on the province of employment.

If you feel that your rights are being violated, try having

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IELTS OR CELPIP? By -Manpreet

One of the most common questions which I come across from the students is whether they should prepare for IELTS or CELPIP. Which one is easier? The fact is, we cannot generalize that one is easier than the other. It varies from person to person and one should carefully consider both options before making the final decision. To reach this decision, you must get an overview of these two tests and the comparison ahead in this article could help you to reach a logical conclusion.

Similarities between IELTS and CELPIP

4Both are standardized tests to evaluate English proficiency of non-native speakers.

4Both tests four key skills: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.

4Both are acceptable by Canadian immigration for applying permanent residency, various Canadian academic institutions and by Citizenship authorities.

4The final score in both is compared to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB).

4Both the tests are conducted at various centers across Canada 4The online study material is available for both the tests. However, as CELPIP is a newer test, the availability of study material for CELPIP is lesser than IELTS. 4Both tests have two forms:

IELTS-Academic VS IELTS-General.

The former one is for students aspiring to take admission in universities of English-speaking countries and is widely accepted test across certain universities of the world This is also a requirement to join certain professions in these countries such as medical profession (doctors, pharmacist and lab technicians). The latter one, however, is for migration and work purposes.

CELPIP-General test VS CELPIP- LS General test: The general test evaluates reading, writing, listening and writing skills of candidates in a 3-hour long test and is accepted by IRCC for permanent residency applications. It is also acceptable to take up courses for certain professional designations, CELPIP- LS General test: This test evaluates listening and speaking skills of candidates in an hourlong test and is approved by IRCC for citizenship applications.

Differences between IELTS and CELPIP

4The major difference is in the format as IELTS is available in two formats: paper-based and computer-based whereas CELPIP is a computer-based test.

4CELPIP is completed in one sitting approximately 3-hour long while in IELTS; Reading, Writing, listening tests are taken at once in a single test room, speaking is taken separately at different time and perhaps different day sometimes.

4Speaking for CELPIP is done through recording your voice on a computer whereas it is face-to-face conversation with an examiner in IELTS. 4While listening, CELPIP test allows you to adjust the volume of headphones whereas it is fixed in IELTS. Moreover, some IELTS conducting centers do not provide headphones and listening is conducted by playing the recording in open.

4The result for IELTS is declared 13 calendar days after the test, however, candidate can request faster results in CELPIP (within 3 business days) with an extra charge of $100 plus taxes.

From the above information, you could decide which test suits you better. If you are using computer less frequently, it may cause problems such as typing speed and comfort to use it. Therefore, IELTS paper-based test could be a better option. However, if someone is hesitant to speak in front of some person but can do so in front of the computer can go for CELPIP. I hope it clarified your basic questions about these two tests. For more detailed 77 information, you can visit at our center.

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BE OPTIMISTIC: Untold reason to the Longevity of life.

The power of positive thinking is something that many people overlook.

BENEFITS OF POSITIVE THINKING In addition to the physiological benefits that positive thinking provides, there have been a range of studies highlighting the physical benefits of positive thinking. The combination of these physical and psychological benefits really underscores how and why positive thinking might just be the true key to living your healthiest lifestyle.

1 Reduce the Burden of Daily Worries It seems only human to worry about life at some point. It’s easy to worry about life when bills pile up or when you’re worried about your job. While it may seem helpful to dwell on these topics, the number of worrying adults could be harmful.

Fortunately, positive thinking can be used as a way to counteract your worries and combat the constant dwelling of these thoughts.

2 Improve Healthy Behaviours Part of living a healthy lifestyle means incorporating behaviours that can lead you to success. Positivity has been shown to boost healthier behaviours including physical activity, and healthier eating patterns.

Decrease Risk of Heart Disease One of the most common conditions that affects adults, especially older adults, is heart disease. This condition, which ranges from coronary issues to valvular condition to heart attacks and it seems that positivity may play a role in this disease. Given that heart disease is quite prevalent, the power of positive thinking could be a way to reduce overall coronary artery disease, especially later in life. Corporate this kind of thinking into your day-to-day life.

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smiling can help to reduce heart rate and blood pressure in times of stress. Consider smiling more often throughout the day to help add positivity to your life, even if the smile is not real.

5 Boost Physical Activity Levels While positive thinking can help you boost your fitness, the same can be said for fitness helping your positive thinking. Getting 30 minutes of physical activity each day can help add positive thinking to certain situations in your daily life, not to mention it can help to alleviate stress.

If 30 minutes in one exercise bout is too much, then consider breaking your activity into three bouts of 10 minutes, so that you can accumulate a total of 30 minutes each day.

6 Try Aromatherapy Many essential oils have been shown to boost mood, meaning that they can direct and enhance your positivity levels, therefore enhancing your healthy lifestyle. These essential oils can be used topically after dilution with a carrier oil or aromatically in a room diffuser or a rechargeable personal diffuser.

CONCLUSION

3 Optimize Lifespan Perhaps one of the strongest arguments for any health and wellness technique is what it can do for human longevity. Research has shown that positive thinking when compared to negative, can significantly enhance overall longevity.

In addition, positive thinking can help to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, which may be a side-effect from learning better coping mechanisms to certain stressors. If improving lifestyle, longevity, and reducing illness risk is something of importance in your life, then consider the power of positive thinking.

The power of positive thinking can be a great approach to building your healthy lifestyle, and while it may take some training to start incorporating this approach to your life, it can certainly help. Positivity can help you change your behaviours so that you can begin a healthy lifestyle, not to mention it can truly help to improve your health. Consider the information above to help guide you into a positive mentality so that you can boost your overall wellness.

4 Ways to Incorporate Positive Thinking Now that you have some information on what positive thinking can do for your health, highlighted below is an overview of how you can begin to incorporate this kind of thinking into your day-to-day life.Smile More While positivity does not exactly mean smiling more, it does help to see tough situations in a more positive light. According to a study from the University of Kansas, 79

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Tips to maintain positivity in life aHaving a small green space: Place gardenia at your work station once a week. a De-clutter: Yes, it’s an overthrown advice but it is de-cluttering that’s the core foundation of success at work. aPositive group support: Positive group support is important to help each other through difficult times. Surrounding your positive people will help you stay positive in a negative situation.

Plenty of people will roam around you, avoid them. Their negative attitude will let you down and be counterproductive to what you are trying to achieve by practicing positive thinking. aAdjust focus in life: You should train your body and mind. This will happen with exercise. Through exercise we release those natural endorphins in our brain that make us feel better.

aFocus on solutions and not problems: Where and how you focus your attention determines your emotional state. When you zero in on the problems you are facing, you create negative emotions and stress. When you shift your focus towards actions that can improve your circumstances, you will create sense of self-efficacy that yields positive emotions and reduces stress. aExercise has physical as well as mental and emotional benefits. It will boost your self-esteem for having the discipline to exercise.

It is an excellent way to reduce negative thoughts from your mind.. aPositive outlook Be it in personal or professional life, maintaining a positive outlook is important. Declutter and focus on solutions and not the problems, say experts.

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The Secret to Longer Life Of course, it doesn’t mean that you’ll only see the good things in life and choose to ignore all of the negative parts. It doesn’t mean ignoring life’s stressors as well, since there won’t be a positive side if there isn’t a negative one in the first place. What we mean is that when faced with a problem or obstacle, optimists tend to understand the situation for what it is, measure it more fairly and are more likely to come out of the other end unscathed and still positive.

Optimists are also generally more inclined to believe that come the right time, good opportunities will come and their hard work would pay off tenfold. And while those pros are all essentially emotional and mental. But it’s not all just positive thinking since the study showed that optimistic people are more excited with life, and are therefore more encouraged to eat healthy, diet and constantly exercise.

Previous research has also shown a link between optimism and better cardiac health, stronger immune system and lower mortality risk.

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AN AYURVEDIC PROSPECTIVE

N.K. Dutta Chief Consultant Dutta Health Centre-Ayurvedic Clinic

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yurveda is world’s oldest sciene.Ayurveda theory and treatment is based on Tridoshas: Vata,Pitta and Kapha.Any imbalamce of these doshas results in any disease in the body. Eczema is a disease characterized by skin rashes that have redness, swelling, itching, dryness, and flaking.

In Ayurveda Eczema is described by the name “Vicharchika. Eczema is a form of dermatitis where inflammation of epidermis occurs.It is activated by the immune system. It can be primarily attributed to a poor diet and lifestyle which impairs digestion and aggravates Pitta dosha . According to Ayurveda, eczema and psoriasis are a result of too much fire, or Pitta, in the mind-body. The excess Pitta inside the body manifests toxins on the skin which result in the itchy flare-ups associated with eczema and psoriasis. .Pitta shows up in the skin as blisters and breakouts due to the accumulation of internally heating toxins called ama. When these toxins enter the deeper layers of the bodily tissues they contaminate them to cause this condition.

However, eczema may also be caused due to an imbalance of the other doshas. Here is a look at the different manifestations of the condition based on the

dosha that is aggravated.. . Essentially, the causes of eczema can be understood as: Hereditary factors, Environmental factors and life style..

Vata (Air): Dry Eczema If eczema is dry, flaky and thin without redness or burning, this is an indication of Vata eczema. This type is aggravated by an excess of air and wind and lack of moisture within our bodies. It is most often aggravated in the heart of the winter season when it is most difficult to stay hydrated and nourished.

Pitta (Fire): Inflamed Eczema Eczema that appears as red and is accompanied by burning or pain, is aggravated by Pitta - the fire dosha. This is due to an excess of heat energy.

Kapha (Earth and Water): Wet Eczema Kapha eczema appears shiny, wet, and has bumps that look like water blisters. Kapha is the earth and water element and prompts skin conditions that are itchy and moist.

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The Times of Canada -JAN 2020 Causes Excessive consumption of foods that are dry, stale, cold, salty, spicy, sour, fermented or fried, late night work schedules, regular late night dinners, excessive physical, mental, and sexual activities; and stress can be responsible for causing eczema. Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, indigestion, acidity, constipation and/or flatulence too can contribute to eczema.

Ayurveda recommends an individualized Eczema treatment plan for patients, including proper diet and specialized herbal combinations.

The line of treatment works on pacifying Pitta by enhancing the body’s digestion.Keep your body clean from inner side and out side.Adopt healthy life style.Avoid junk food.Avoid spicy food.Drink enough (warm) water.Please check with your Doctor or Health Provider before using any thing of these.May Goodness of Nature bring you perfect Health and Happiness

Happy New Year 2020

Symptoms Redness on skin,Dry and flaky skin,Rough and thickened skin,Itchy blisters.Itching,Inflammation of skin Diet & Lifestyle Advice Avoid spicy or oily food and a hot humid atmosphere.

Wear loose, cotton clothes; avoid synthetic fibers as they inhibit perspiration.Avoid soap or use mild herbal soap for bathing.Use a soft, smooth towel and avoid rubbing the skin.Avoid tea, coffee, hot spices, and canned and preserved foods.

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INSULATE YOUR HOME TO KEEP THE HEAT IN AND YOUR ENERGY BILLS LOW

By Vimta Homes

INSULATE YOUR HOME

TO KEEP THE HEAT IN AND YOUR ENERGY BILLS LOW

By Vimta Homes

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f your home feels cold in the winter, it may not be your heating system that’s at fault: it may be your insulation.

Adding more insulation or upgrading to better insulation is a cost-effective “fix” for just about any home that’s more than about 10 years old. Unlike a new heating system, insulation is relatively inexpensive and always permanent. Once it’s in, it requires no maintenance. It will also help reduce your energy bills, because a home that is well-insulated is more energy efficient, which means it costs less to heat in the winter or cool in the summer. It’s also quieter, since good insulation also acts as soundproofing, and if it’s well ventilated and air sealed at the same time, it will be more comfortable, too, with fewer drafts and more consistent temperatures in each room or level.

WHERE TO INSULATE? Insulation should be installed between the heated and unheated areas of your home. The best place to add or upgrade insulation is usually the attic. Proper insulation in your attic can reduce how much energy you use by 20 to 60 per cent.

foam plastic, but come in just four basic types. You may need to use only one type or a combination of several, depending on the space you are insulating and whether or not the area you want to insulate is exposed (not hidden behind drywall or tile, for example).

• Blanket insulation is available in either rolls or batts, and is usually made from fire- and mould-resistant mineral fibres. It is placed tightly between the joists or studs in exposed walls, floors and ceilings (good for attics or other unfinished spaces). You can install blanket insulation yourself, but you must follow the manufacturer’s directions: the fibres can irritate your eyes, skin, throat and lungs.

• Blown-in, loose-fill insulation is made up of fine loose fibres or fibre pellets thatare sprayed into walls or between roof or floor joists with special equipment.Some blown-in insulations can be applied through a small opening, without removing existing drywall or other surfaces. Blownin insulations generally require professional installation or an insulation blower machine.

WHAT INSULATION TO USE? Insulations are made from a wide range of materials, including melted glass spun into fibres, expanded volcanic rock, recycled newsprint and

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The Times of Canada -JAN 2020 • Rigid board insulation is made from glass fibre or foam plastic materials and has a higher insulating value than blanket or blown-in insulation, but also costs more. The boards are lightweight and easy to cut and handle, but difficult to fit into irregular spaces and you must have exposed walls, floors or ceilings to use it. Some rigid boards are now available with an attached fire-resistant, moisture-resistant or decorative covering. You can also order boards pre-cut to specific sizes for an additional cost.

• Spray-foam insulation must be mixed on site by a trained contractor or professional installer, then sprayed directly onto a surface or poured into enclosed cavities using a pump-driven spray gun. The foam expands in place

and sets in seconds; it’s then covered with a fire-resistant material, such as drywall.

Check your current attic insulation: • If you have less than 150 mm (6 inches) of insulation, it will definitely be worthwhile to put more in.

• However, if you currently have vermiculite insulation (or even suspect you do), donot touch it! It may contain asbestos. Vermiculite insulation poses very little risk if the attic is sealed off from the rest of the house, but if you’ve decided that you must renovate or improve your insulation, call a qualified asbestos removal professional to remove it.

Never try to remove vermiculite insulation yourself.

DIY or Hire?

Add or upgrade your ventilation at the same time Adding insulation can be relatively simple in some areas of a house, such as the exposed walls of an unfinished basement, and very complex in others, such as around the vents in an attic ceiling.It’s also very important to choose and install your insulation correctly. We recommend you talk to the people at your local supply store to make sure you buy the right insulation for your space, and that you consider hiring a qualified professional to install it for you.

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Top Budgeted Living Room Makeover Ideas

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deas which involve little imagination, and little money, add instant style to any decor.

1. Lighten Up With Wicker Inexpensive wicker that looks as if it belongs outdoors changes the mood of any room. Put chairs in a sunny corner of their own or mix them with your upholstered pieces.

2. Hang Plates Plates in unexpected colors make a fresh wall arrangement.

Vary hues (within a family), sizes, and textures. Put the most dramatic plate toward the center (lay out the plates first to experiment); attach wire plate hangers and hang plates on picture nails.

3. Create a Side Table Stack modular storage units to make a stepped side table with surfaces for displays and lighting. Create miniature in the cubbies, or stack reading material that you’re going to get to someday.

4. Canvas the area Hang canvases painted with interior latex paint to brighten blank walls. Think big: The canvases should fill the wall.

5. Make Your Own Art Even photocopied art looks sophisticated when it floats between two pieces of glass in Document Frames. The wall

color shows through the glass, creating the illusion of a custom mat.

6. Be Crafty A variation on the idea: Make use of mittens missing their mates. Cut felt to fit the backing of the frame each, then use craft glue to adhere the felt. Center the mitten on the felt and glue it down; let dry overnight.

7. Go Natural Use shells and other beach bounty to warm up a kitchen, an entryway, or a stairwell by creating a rustic, relaxed display.

8. Think Visually Add interest to a store-bought lamp shade with the help of ribbon, glue, and an eye chart.

9. Fake a Headboard An easy paint project: Create a headboard.

10. Hang a Gallery of Photos Mine your albums for your best shots (pick a theme: weddings, birthday parties, vacations) and put them in identical frames. Hang in a tight grid or a long line—you can’t go wrong if you stick to a geometric arrangement.

11. Reflect Your Style Define a space—here, a foyer—with a mirror that adds both

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drama and light. This one is a hand-me-down dressed up with one coat of spray paint.

12. Bring in Shades of Colors Colored lamp shades can make a bold statement. Limit the colors to one per room, and select other lamp shades in neutral tones, such as parchment and white.

13. Stack Your Books Piled books draw the eye. If shelves aren’t high enough or deep enough to accommodate oversize books, stack them on a flat surface, such as a bench or an end table.

14. Cluster Candles Candles look best when massed, particularly on a spacious surface, like a coffee table; the larger the surface, the larger the candles should be. Group four or five pillars of different heights (same color) in glass containers.

15. Mix Patterns No matter the season, your bedroom will look spring like year-round with floral sheets or pillowcases paired with crisp white linens. Pick patterns with white backgrounds to keep florals harmonious. Drape bedside tables with vintage floral tablecloths or white matelassé runners.

16. Bring the Outdoors In Lend an entryway an earthy vibe with a coat rack made from

found materials. Using polyurethane-based glue (such as Gorilla glue), attach a stone to the end of a wooden drawer knob, then screw each knob into a plank of wood.

17. Repurpose Furniture Rickety seating can be given a second life as a bedside table.

If there’s a hole in the caning, place a tray on the chair to hold an alarm clock, a reading lamp, etc.

18. Pump Up the Color Perk up a dull room with vibrant hits of a color like green.

Though this space is accessorized generously with the shade (starting with the big burst in the rug), even something as subtle as green blossoms can add pop.

19. Showcase a Collection In the months when your fireplace goes unlit, use it to display a collection of vases or other objects. Gather similar pieces, staying in a simple palette, in a variety of heights and shapes.

20. Amplify Your Space Tight spaces expand and rooms seem roomier when you prop up a large mirror (at least three-fourths as tall as the wall).

It’s a classic interior decorator’s trick to create instant―if not real―square footage.

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Astro Tarot Forecast Nandita

is an internationally renowned astro tarotloger, vaastu/numerologist, energy healer.

spiritual guide, past life regression therapist, life coach.

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ARIES : - (22nd March- 21st April) Professionally this is a great time to be in as new beginnings will be rewarding and growth oriented. Financially you shall do well and improvements through your investments are a strong likeability.

Health keeps you in a robust shape all through the year.

Your family also helps you and supports you in your endeavours as the month’s progress. Travels however, are not very recommended unless or until extremely essential. Matters of heart needs more patient handling and more love and nurturing from your end. Any problems in between the two of you can be resolved through dialogues. Possibilities of stress from the end of your children can be a cause of stress especially in the first quarter of the year. You will enjoy your life the most as you phase in to the last quarter of the year.

Lucky Crystals : Citrine TAURUS: (22nd April - 21st May) Professionally, new beginnings will shape up as the year progresses. Any new project started around this period shall be truly growth oriented and will stand the test of the time. New investments made during this year shall be financially rewarding. Health too keeps you in a fit shape all through this phase of your life. Travels however are best avoided in this phase of your life as it can lead on to unnecessary tiredness. You might feel a little lonely when it comes to your family and certain issues of the family will build up some grief in life which you will be unable to share with others.

Lucky Crystals: Amethyst GEMINI: (22nd May- 21st June) Financially this is going to be a good time to manifest success and growth through your investments. Sudden windfalls will save your day as the year progresses.

Health shows a lot of improvements in this year and the more you are oriented towards outdoor activities the better you health shall be. A man who has reached a position of strength will be the person to help you in matters of your heart. A woman who is single by choice can be a cause of stress in your work front.

Travels made during this year will be more towards highly sought after places. There are possibilities of few exotic places in your itenary while planning journeys during this year. The latter half phase of the year shall be more prolific than the first half.

Lucky Crystals :Opal CANCER: (22nd June - 21st July) A Woman will help you in your financial front and shall help you achieve growth and success through your investments.

Professionally, you need to work in coordination with your colleagues as minor setbacks can be expected in work area and handling them with emotional balance will be quite challenging. Being futuristic will be beneficial for you when it comes to dealing with your love life. health matters can be challenging to handle and needs more nurturing. Travels made during this year will have mixed results. A careless attitude towards your family can cause you a lot of anxieties. You will have great time in the first three quarters of the year. However the last quarter needs more balanced outlook towards life.

Lucky Crystals : Rose Quartz LEO: (22nd July - 21st August) Financially, there will be growth patterns that will start emerging out in life. a focused approach in this front shall build up strong financial standing. Health is an area of concern especially for women who are looking forward to motherhood in this year. Travels are not very favourable and they should be taken only if they are of utmost necessity. Matters of heart shall have mixed results and though love life will be romantic yet you need to learn the finer nuances to handle them with balance.

Slow steady changes in the family will bring in happy memories and strengthen bondings in between the members of the family. Be careful that the promises made in the second quarter of the year might not get fulfilled easily. The year ends on a positive note.

Lucky Crystals : Carnelian / Garnet

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Financial matters are gaining strength slowly and steadily and as you look back towards your finances after your year-ends, you shall be happy with the way things have progresses. There are strong possibilities that you might feel a little left out or ignored in love matters. The year ends on a positive note. The first quarter will be positive and the remaining ones would need more balanced handling of situations.

Lucky Crystals : Amethyst / Green Tourmaline.

LIBRA: (22nd September- 21st October) Professionally, this is a great time to make fresh changes in your work front. New opportunities shall knock in and growth patterns will emerge from more than one resource. Financial growth patterns will be great and new investments made during the first quarter shall bring you huge gains in times to come. Matters of heart shall be pleasant and romantically inclined all through the year. You would also indulge into renovating your property or in a shopping spree along with your loved one. Health will improve as the year progresses. You would know how to deal with difficult situations in the family and would learn Lucky Crystals : Sapphire / Amethyst SCORPIO: (22nd October- 21st November) Financially this is a great time to indulge in new investments. A man who has good sharp intellect and is a go-getter helps you in achieving financial success as the year progresses for you. Professionally things improve though a little slowly and subtly in this year. New health activity helps you in improving your health and rejuvenating your mind, body and soul.

This tunrs out to be quite a romantic year for you and good news knocks your door in this front. Happiness from children is also a string indication in this phase of your life. a woman who is single by choice helps you in your endeavours and in matters related to your family.

Happiness and harmony seeps in this front as well. You need to look forwards when it comes to your travels patterns and journeys in life. you shall be in a blessed situation the whole year through.

Lucky Crystals: Turquoise.

SAGGITARIUS: (22nd November- 21st December) Your family will come forward and support you in all your endeavours in life as the year progresses. Professionally, there are mixed results as few good things shape up and yet there are few hurdles that you will have to tackle in order to manifest success in life. a careless approach in life can lead on to financial stress but more or less you will gain in financial matters as the year progress. You need to be futuristic in life when it comes to dealing with your finances. . There are

possibilities of some stress in the last quarter of the year.

Lucky Crystals : Blue Agate.

CAPRICORN: (22nd December- 21st January) This turns out to be quite a positive and romantic year for you as the year progresses. Travels made during this period shall be productive and growth oriented. You would want to travel to new destinations and will bring in gains and growth. Your family supports you in your endeavours and will stand by you and help you in your thick and thin. Professionally though, there are few setbacks that you might have to incur especially due to lack of communications. Financial burdens might increase of you do not handle your investments properly. Health can act adversely as you undergo sudden emotional upheavals.

Inspite of your hurdles , you are more or less blessed by the Divine and certain changes will keep protecting you in times of your distress.

Lucky Crystals: Rainbow Opal AQUARIUS: (22nd January- 21st February) Professionally, you will be in a good transition phase and this will help you in achieving growth and gains in life.

Youngsters in life come forward and help you sail through the most difficult times in life. In 2020, you will be involved in a number of health activities and this will be your focus all through the year. Financially, there are growth patterns emerging and yet you will be under the control of unexpected financial obligations all through the year.

Being too possessive about your love life can boomerang back at you. The best would be to analyze the situation and give enough freedom to your partner to express her/ his thoughts. You will get good support from your family all through the year. Travels will be a bit challenging and would need extra effort from your end to manifest success in life. the first and the third quarter of the year shall be extremely favourable for you as the year progresses for you.

Lucky Crystals : Carnelian / coral.

PISCES: (22nd February- 21st March) Financially this is a good time to manifest success and growth from your investments. A bit of patience and dollops of diplomacy shall help you in strengthening your finances as the month’s progress in 2020. A fatherly figure can demand a lot of attention in your projects. Work matters would need more emotional balancing in order to achieve success in life. health improves slowly and subtly as the year progresses. A woman who has good communication skills helps you in matters of your heart. Love life will be romantically inclined and pleasant. Happiness floats in your family life as well and you experience the kind of comfort that no one else brings in. Travels made during this period shall be extremely favourable and enjoyable. The latter half phase of the year shall be more interesting and happy.

Lucky Crystals : Citrine

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council

Councillors Jeannie Kanakos, Bruce McDonald, Dylan Kruger; Mayor George V. Harvie; Councillors Alicia Guichon, Lois E. Jackson, Dan Copeland

Delta’s Mayor and Council wish you a Merry Christmas, and a happy and safe holiday season!

See the events calendar at delta.ca for a complete listing of holiday events and activities.

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