(Satpal Singh Johal): November is Hindu Heritage month in Canada.
-The Peel School Board is planning a multi-year strategic plan, it is time to gather as many points of view as possible to better support students, staff and the community. The focus is on providing (improving) systems and structures required to prepare the students with skills, and real-world experiences needed for the current workforce and global economy. The residents are invited to share their thoughts through a survey. The survey (takes 10 to 15 minutes) remains open until November 17, 2023 –
– Feel free to provide your ideas by visiting this website: https://peeldsb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00ACci7tTCCBbyS
-Indian visa officials in Canada have begun issuing entry visas to Canadians for up to 5 years. Consul Dheeraj Pareek said in Toronto that a surrender certificate is required with the application.
-An emergency appointment for a visa, in case of death in the family, must be scheduled over the SAMPARK app. Here is the link for the app https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/sampark/
-Life certificate camps for Indian pensioners will begin from upcoming weekend in the GTA. A total of three camps from CGI’s staff members will take place in Brampton during this month, on November 5 in Hindu Sabha Temple at 9525 Gore Road, on November 11 in Terry Miller Recreation Centre (room 2) at 1295 Williams Parkway, and on November 18 in Sikh Heritage Centre at 11796 Airport Road (close to Mayfield Road). (Satpal Singh Johal)
-November is also Lebanese Heritage month in Canada.