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A call for our monthly meeting for

Monday JANUARY 10, 2011

       TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE NEPMCC

  Please be advised that our monthly meeting for JANUARY, 2011 is called as planned for Monday JANUARY 10, 2011. The meeting is called from 6:00 pm to 9:30 at the committee room N#2, main floor, Main legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto On....

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December 17, 2010

Photos from the  Annual Get together Event

 

Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on November 08, 2010 at Queen’s Park

Call to Monthly Meeting.  Monday December 13, 2010

Our Annual Get Together Event Friday December 17, 2010.

Monday, October 18,   AGENDA of the Business of the day

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Monday, October 18, 2010 Our Monthly Meeting

 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Brothers and Sisters in the Ethnic Press and Media:

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From "the Word on the Street Exhibition"A number of members of the board of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada, during the event.

Office of the President 

September 22, 2010

 Re: “The Word on the Street” Exhibition

 Dear friends and colleagues, Sisters and Brothers in the Ethnic Press and Media:

Please be advised that Sunday September 26th is organized the annual exhibition “The Word on the Street”, at which we are also participating...

 

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on August 09, 2010 at Queen’s Park

Monthly Meeting of September 13th, 2010  

Main legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Committee room # 2, Toronto

 AGENDA of the Business of the day

   

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AUGUST 17,2010   

PRIME MINISTER’S ROUNDTABLE IN TORONTO.

During His visit to Toronto on August 17, 2010 the R. Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, organized a Round Table discussion with a very limited number of representatives of the ethnic press of Canada. During the session have been discussed with the participants, the Canadian developments and the efforts of the government to control the latest financial crisis.
 
 The National Ethnic Press and media Council of Canada was represented by the president of the organization Thomas S. Saras. ...

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Monthly Meeting of August 9th, 2010

 Main legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Committee room # 2, Toronto

    AGENDA   of the Business of the day

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on July 12, 2010 at Queen’s Park.

 Monthly Meeting of July 12th, 2010

    AGENDA of the Business of the day

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on June 14, 2010 at Queen’s Park.

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From Monday's  14/06/010 presentation by the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations for the Ontario Government Hon. Sophia Angelonitis

  

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  Monthly Meeting of June 14th, 2010           AGENDA  of the Business of the day

 

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 JUNE 01, 2010

 A call for our monthly meeting for Monday JUNE 14, 2010

TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE NEPMCC

 Please be advised that our monthly meeting for June, 2010 is called as planned for Monday June 14, 2010. The meeting is called from 6:00 pm to 9:30 at the committee room N#2, main floor, Main legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto On.

I took the liberty to invite on your behalf the Hon. Sophia Angelonitis, Minister of Consumer and commercial relations for the Ontario Government to be our speaker. The south entrance door is going to be used by the members after 6:00 pm.

Please use it as before.

 Please make the necessary arrangements to be available as we are working towards the preparations of our Canada Day celebrations for July 2, 2010. This event is dedicated in Honour of the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, for having us excempted from the HST.

I am looking forward to welcome you to our meeting.

Thank you,

Thomas S. Saras

 

 

April 05, 2010 

   Monthly Meeting of April 12th, 2010   Main legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Committee room # 2, Toronto

  AGENDA of the Business of the day

  

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Amendment

      Please be informed of an amendment to the agenda of April the 12, 2010

 Due to technicalities I  received a request and accepted to bring an amendment to our agenda so the Item 4 now is item 3 and the 3 goes to 4.

The New agenda would read:

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on March 08, 2010 at Queen’s Park

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  TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE NEPMCC

  Please be advised that our monthly meeting for March is called as planned for Monday March 08, 2010. The meeting is called from 6:00 pm to 9:30 at the committee room N#2, main floor, Main legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto On....

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on February 08, 2010 at Queen’s Park

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The Department of Canadian Heritage is pleased to announce that the Canada Periodical Fund has been launched for 2010-2011, beginning with the Aid to Publishers component. ...

 

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 Monday, FEBRUARY 08, 2010 Our Monthly Meeting.

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  Meeting of February 8th, 2010 Main legislative building, Queen’s Park, Committee room # 2, Toronto  AGENDA  of the business of the day

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on January 11, 2009 at Queen’s Park

   

Minister of Health Promotion Hosts Media Reception 

Date:  Tuesday, January 19, 2010                  The Honourable Margaret Best, Ontario’s Minister of Health Promotion, cordially invites you to attend a media roundtable discussion marking National Non-Smoking Week. ...

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on December 14, 2009 at Queen’s Park

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Office of the President 

January 3, 2010 

To all members of the NEPMCC, call for a meeting.

 Monday, January 11th, 2010 Our Monthly Meeting 

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Sisters and Brothers in the Ethnic Press and Media:

Please be informed that Monday January 11th, 2010 we are holding our first Monthly meeting of the New Year 2010. Taking this opportunity please allow me to extend my best wishes and those of the members of the board of the NEPMCC for a healthy, prosperous and productive New Year, as we are looking at your active participation in this year...

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Office of the President  

 December 27, 2009

 TO MEMBERS OF THE ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA  

Dear friends and colleagues, sisters and brothers in the ethnic press and media, The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada expresses the fervent wish during this Holiday Season all members renew their dedication to promote honor and inspire professional excellence in the sector....

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Office of the President  

December 30, 2010  

    To All Members of the NEPMCC  

  Dear friends and colleagues, Sisters and Brothers in the Ethnic Press and Media:

As the 2010 is coming to its end I am taking this opportunity to communicate with you, the power of the national Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada...

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on December 13, 2010 at Queen’s Park

  Monday October 25, 2010

His Honour The Honourable David Charles Onley`s remarks at the NEPMCC Annual AWARDS 2010 Ceremony

Remarks by Thomas S. Saras on October 25, 2010, at Lieutenant Governorn’s Event 

 

Photos from the Awards Presentation of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. 

 

Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on September 13, 2010 at Queen’s Park, Toronto ON.

 

A Call for the September 13th , 2010 Meeting

 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Sisters and Brothers in the Ethnic Press and Media: Allow me to remind you all, according to articles of our constitution, and to invite you to attend our monthly meeting scheduled for Monday September 13th, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ...

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NONSENSE AGAINST MUSLIM LEADER ANGERS COMMUNITY   

BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

             TORONTO:  One more candidate (Pandor, Yunus) has jumped in the municipal elections race for City Councillor Ward-26. This is seen by the people as an attempt to divide the votes of the candidates expected to give tough time and even win. This is an old trick of political game played by invisible hands controlled by master minds.  ...

 

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Minister of Consumer Services

The Honourable Sophia Aggelonitis

  Sophia Aggelonitis was first elected to the Ontario Legislature to represent the people of Hamilton Mountain in October, 2007. ...

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L. RON HUBBARD HUMANITARIAN AWARDS GALA 2010:  

  STANDING OVATION FOR YOUNG GIRL’S IMPRESSIVE DEED

  BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

             TORONTO: In recognition of extraordinary achievements and tremendous services rendered, selected distinguished personalities were honoured and presented with special awards here at an impressive event. ...

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A New Vision of Multiculturalism in Canada .

  By Shamsul  Islam

  Canada’s embrace of multiculturalism makes it one of the most desirable countries in which to live. It is the single most important reason why I migrated here from my native Bangladesh 15 years ago....

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AGENDA MEETING MAY 17, 2010

   Main Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Committee room N# 2, Toronto.

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on April 12, 2010 at Queen’s Park

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ONTARIO RIGHTS GROUPS RESPOND TO UNITED NATIONS REPORT ON VISIBLE MINORITIES IN CANADA  

  The United Nations Independent Expert on Minority Issues conducted an official visit to Canada in October 2009.  Yesterday, the Independent Expert released her report on her mission to Canada....

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THEY CAN MAKE YOU PROUD, JUST NEED ATTENTION & PROMOTION

 BY JAVED ZAHEER, HONORARY EDITOR & FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

             TORONTO: Partners of The Dark Angel---The shrewd & cunning conspirators and terrorists---with the help of their most obedient servants---Traitors and The Corrupt Lobby---keep painting very bad picture of all those people and countries which are not in their good books. They do this with the intention of causing  serious harm, extensive damage and massive destruction, just for their vested interests....

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ACT NOW TO SAVE PRECIOUS LIVES, REBUILD HAITI 

BY JAVED ZAHEER, HONORARY EDITOR & FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

TORONTO:  Like always and now the people of Canada of all communities, origins and governments of all levels---Federal, Provincial and Municipal---have sincerely opened their arms, hearts and wallets to share the sorrow, pain and grief of the Haitians who are facing unimaginable terrible times as a result of tremendous destruction and devastation caused by the 7.0 magnitude massive earthquake on January 12, 2010, resulting in thousands of deaths, millions of injured and dislocation of people in their place of origin---Haiti. ...

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Renewal of RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund for Internationally Educated Nurses for 2010-2011

Canadian Nurses Foundation is delighted to announce that this fund has been renewed for the academic year 2010-2011 – thank you, RBC!...

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Democracy Plus Formula

 by Javed Malik

 A lot is being written and said about the various minus and plus formulas, mostly aimed at the president. However, I don’t think that any of these formulas offer a democratic outcome. All they seem to be doing is adding further confusion to an already perplexing political scenario by suggesting a reversal of the democratic process. ...

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The Muslim World : Reflections on the Last Decade

 by Javed Malik

 As the world celebrates the arrival of a new decade starting with year 2010 I find myself reflecting on how turbulent this decade has been for the Muslim World. ...

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A YEAR AFTER PASSING AWAY IRAJ EMAD  FRIENDS OF IRAJ ARE GETING TOGETHER

You are Invited...

office of the lieutenant governor of ontario

 NEWS RELEASE      

  Wednesday, January 6, 2010  

A STATEMENT FROM THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ON THE DEATH OF DR. ROBERT W. JACKSON, O.C.

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Photos from the Celebration of Ontario's Diversity 15-12-010

Media Reception of Ontario's Government 

 

Notes for a Statement to the Legislature by the Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins Minister of Citizenship and Immigration on the occasion of  Diwali

Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on October 18, 2010 at Queen’s Park

Call for the November 2010, Meeting.

AGENDA of MEETING MONDAY NOVEMBER 08, 2010

 

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to Present the 2010  National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada.

 The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will present the Awards of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada to media from different ethnic communities, who made significant long-term contributions to  Multicultural communities of Canada.

 Date:  Monday October 25, 2010

 Time: 6:00 pm

 Location: Lieutenant Governor’s Suite Ontario Legislative Building West Entrance (Media I.D. will be required)   Queen’s Park, Toronto...

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Dear Friends and Colleagues, Sisters and Brothers in the Ethnic Press and Media, as many of you have complained over the year for being unable to get exempt from the PST portion of the HST due to the fact your printers were asking for a written letter from the minister clearly stating that you are exempted, I took the liberty and attended, on you behalf, a meeting with the officials of three ministries I n order to clarify the exemption. As a result of this meeting was the letter signed by the Hon. Sophia Angelonitis, Ontario cabinet Minister for Revenue, which I am forwarding to your attention for the proper use.

Please print this document and presented to your printer in order to get the benefits of the exemption. Also make a copy of it and give this copy to your bookkeeper to be used for filing your tax.

 Thank you all,

Thomas S. Saras

President and CEO 

HST Point of Sale Rebate: News Papers. 

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CelebratingCanada Day 2010

Photos from the Event

SUPPORT WOMEN’S RIGHTS   TO HELP END INJUSTICES

  BY JAZA, HONORARY EDITOR 

            TORONTO: Expression of immense love for Canada, thanks for embracing and accepting people from all over the world as a part of this wonderful and beautiful country and providing them and their families best opportunities and facilities, recognition of remarkable tremendous contributions and achievements of individuals and organizations, promotion and support of causes, youth and women were some of the very important features of Canada Day Celebrations organized by Canpak Chamber of Commerce. ...

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News Release June 16, 2010

  Toronto Public Health promotes healthy fish choices in 22 languages

 Thinking of fish for dinner tonight? Fish is an important part ofhealthy eating. It is good for your heart and is an excellent source ofprotein and omega-3 fats that aid the development of the brain, eyes andnerves of the fetus and young children...

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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on  May 17, 2010 at Queen’s Park

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Celebrating the 2010  “WORLD’S FREEDOM OF THE PRESS YEAR”

The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada is pleased to announce that is organized the annual ethnic press exhibition from Monday May 10th to Sunday May 16, 2010. This year’s theme of the week long exhibition is “WORLD’S FREEDOM OF THE PRESS”.

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More than 180 publications serving more than 60 linguistic communities of the Canadian cultural mosaic, are participating in this year’s event.

The official opening of the exhibition is scheduled for Monday May the 10th, at the Rotunda of the Toronto City Hall, at 6:00 pm.

Main speakers of the event would be the Hon. Michael Ignatieff, M.P, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition,  Dr Erick  Hoskins, M.P.P, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration of Ontario.

 

Office of the President   May 15, 2010  

    A thank you note at the end of our successful exhibition.

Dear friends and colleagues, brothers and sisters in the ethnic press and media:...

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The Swedish Parliament Recognizes the Armenian  Genocide by the Turks.

    STOCKHOLM, March 11 (Itar-Tass) - Swedish parliament has adopted a resolution that recognizes the genocide of Armenians, Assyrians and Pontic Greeks in the Ottoman Empire in 1915. ...

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CANADA---WONDERFUL COUNTRY OF LOVING, CARING PEOPLE  

TORONTO: Picture shows Javed Zaheer, Honorary Editor of English Weekly Pakistan Abroad’, with Mohammad Shafi, who visited Toronto, Ontario, Canada, recently. Mohammad Shafi is about 80 years now. He is very active, energetic and alert and even during bad weather he used to go to the mosque in Thorncliffe Park Drive area to offer prayers. ...

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WHO IS GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE? TRUE LEADERS OR TYRANTS 

BY JAVED ZAHEER, HONORARY EDITOR & FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

 TORONTO: The Love of God creates Fear of God and Love and Respect for the People. It is only a matter of spiritually feeling, sensibly understanding and practically accepting the facts, realities and truth....

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Ethnic Media Could Make the Difference 

The Christmas Eve scaffold tragedy in Toronto drew attention again to the position of foreign workers and new immigrants in Canada.  Based on statistics Ontario has a general problem of safety in construction work, but the risks of a newly arrived foreign worker to get hurt is obviously tangible. ... 

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 An open letter to the Canadian Ethnic Press to Our Artists

 Written by Moneca Kaiser

            I have lived in Canada all my life and met many people who have received arts council grants and it always seemed so intimidating and inaccessible. As a new Canadian I wonder if you would even know that they exist, and that sometimes there are even incentives to encourage diverse representation. I have just applied for my first grants, please wish me luck, and would like to share what I have learned. ...

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2010: AN INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR CANADA -Prime Minister Stephen Harper

January 3, 2010                 

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today highlighted Canada’s upcoming leadership of major international events in 2010, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the G-8 and G-20 Summits.  Canada will also host the North American Leaders’ Summit. ...

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AWAKENING, AWARENESS EXPOSING EXPLOITERS, BENEFITING COMMUNITY   

BY JAVED ZAHEER, HONORARY EDITOR & FREE EXPRESSION AWARD WINNER

 TORONTO: The Pakistani Community activity in the Thorncliffe Park Drive locality of the Don Valley West constituency is gaining momentum. The TPD locality is one of the most crucial and important ones of Canada---both elections, activity and settlement wise. ...

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