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(Satpal Singh Johal)- Welcome to the 23rd day of 2023. Temperature is expected to dip to double-digit by Thursday. To be safer on slippery roads and walkways, do not speed.

– A community activist from Brampton, Jotvinder Sodhi of the homeowners’ Welfare Association, will be leading a delegation to the Peel Police Services Board on January 27. Mr. Sodhi said that he will focus on public and school safety, and students’ growth-oriented education system. For more information about this delegation, Mr. Sodhi’s phone number is 647 986 0011.

– India’s 74th Republic Day will be celebrated on January 26. Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest for the annual ceremonies to be held in New Delhi. There will be a flag-hoisting ceremony at CGI in Toronto at 10 a.m. Consul Dheeraj Pareek said that people of Indian origin and friends of India are cordially invited to attend this ceremony. He added that people are also welcome to join this event virtually.

– Around 600 vehicles (including at least 6 motorcycles) have been reported stolen in Brampton and Mississauga since Dec. 25, 2022 (in less than a month). 95 cars were stolen in these both cities during the first week of this New Year.

– Lunchroom Supervisors and Travel Assistants are needed for many PDSB schools in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Interested individuals are asked to contact (by email) the school within their neighborhood to inquire about the available opportunities. Please note, avoid phone calls, just send an email.

– Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has a backlog of more than 30000 complaints from passengers who feel they were not properly treated. Airlines are required to compensate passengers for damaged or lost luggage, flight delays, and cancellations that are within their control.