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(Satpal Singh Johal)-Rain, or freezing rain (times heavy), and fog is in the weather forecast for the GTA during this 4th day of 2023. Be safe

– OCI ਅੱਪਡੇਟ ਫਰੀ: Processing time for a new OCI application is around 8 to 10 weeks. Re-issuance of OCI cards is required when a child attains 20 years of their age. After passport renewal, an OCI bearer may upload a copy of the new (Canadian) passport with their latest photo online every time up to 20 years of age, and once after completing 50 years of age. These documents should be submitted by the OCI holder within 3 months of their new passport issuance. This service is free of cost, and no fee is charged.Following is the designated website to update for this service: https://ociservices.gov.in/capchaActionMisc

– ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਦੀ ਇਮੀਗ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ `ਤੇ ਨਿਰਭਰਤਾ: Around 75% of Canada’s population growth depends on immigration because Canada has one of the lowest birth rates in the World. Over 437000 new immigrants landed (a fresh record) in Canada during the 365 days of 2022.

– ਨਵੇਂ ਸਾਲ `ਚ ਪੁਰਾਣੇ ਕੰਮ!: Dharmesh Patel of California is arrested and charged for attempted murder after he knowingly drove his Tesla car down (100 meters) from the cliff. His wife and 2 children (4 and 9 years of age) were also in the vehicle at the time of the incident on Monday, January 2. All survived. They were airlifted to the hospital.

– ਸਕੂਲਾਂ `ਚ ਦਾਖਲਾ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ: Children born in 2019 can begin kindergarten in September 2023. Peel District School Board has opened online registrations today for the 2023-24 school year. For registration, residents of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon are invited to use this website: https://gweb11.peelschools.org/rp/kindergarten/user/login