Tour de Mississauga 2012

Tour de Mississauga 2012

Explore Mississauga's cycling trails and routes! Open to Cyclists of any age.

Event Date(s):	September 16, 2012
Location:	Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C1 Canada
Duration:	8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
More Information:	This year's event features 3 routes designed to cater to cyclists of all ages and ability - a 30 km Family Ride, 60 km Signature Ride and 100km Challenge Road Ride. To register or for more information: http://www.mississaugacycling.ca/tour/register

The Toronto Turkish Festival

The Toronto Turkish Festival celebrates Turkish culture with music, exhibitions, arts, crafts, dance, shows and delicious food. You can sample fine Turkish cuisine, from kebabs to pastries.  Also, distinctive traditional Turkish crafts, such as paper water marbling (Ebru), and carpet weaving will be performed on site.

For more information please visit: 

www.torontoturkishfestival.org/

Canada's Political System

In Canada, there are 3 levels of government. Each level of government has different responsibilities.

• Federal government (the Government of Canada) - Responsible for things that affect the whole country, such as citizenship and immigration, national defence and trade with other countries.
• Provincial and territorial governments (for example, the Province of Ontario) - Responsible for such things as education, health care and highways.
• Municipal (local) governments (cities, towns, and villages in Ontario) - Responsible for firefighting, city streets and other local matters. If there is no local government, the province provides services.

Federal Government

At the federal level, there are 3 parts of government:

• Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, is Canada's formal head of state. The Governor General represents the Queen in Canada and carries out the duties of head of state.
• The House of Commons makes Canada's laws. Canadians elect representatives to the House of Commons. These representatives are called Members of Parliament (MPs) and usually belong to a political party. The political party that has the largest number of MPs forms the government, and its leader becomes prime minister.
• The prime minister is the head of government in Canada. The Prime Minister chooses MPs to serve as ministers in the cabinet. There are ministers for citizenship and immigration, justice and other subjects. The cabinet makes important decisions about government policy.
• The Senate reviews laws that are proposed by the House of Commons. Senators come from across Canada. The prime minister chooses the senators.

You can read the Guide to the Canadian House of Commons for more information.

Provincial Government

At the provincial level:

• The Lieutenant Governor represents the Queen.
• The Legislative Assembly makes law. In Ontario, elected representatives are called Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs).

The political party that has the largest number of MPPs forms the government, and its leader becomes premier. The premier is the head of government in Ontario.
The premier leads the government and chooses MPPs to serve as ministers in the cabinet. The cabinet sets government policy and introduces laws for the Legislative Assembly to consider.
Visit Civics 101 for more information about how the provincial government works. Watch videos and interviews with politicians, ask an MPP your questions, use a budget simulator and more.

Municipal (Local) Government

At the municipal level:

• The Province of Ontario defines the structure, finances, and management of the local governments of cities, towns and villages.
• Residents of the municipality elect the mayor and council members to lead the local government. Committees of councillors discuss budget, service and administrative issues that are then passed on to the council for debate. Citizens, business owners and community groups can present their concerns to councillors at committee meetings.
• Municipalities may also be part of a larger county or regional government (for example, York Region).

Source: Settlement.org

Social Networking Workshop

Social Networking Workshop

Learn how to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to advance your job search and networking opportunities!

Event Date(s):	August 23, 2012
More Information:	Time: 9am - 12pm Location: 975 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P9 Cost: FREE Contact: 905.670.1967 or email erc@peelcareer.com to reserve your spot. Visit: http://peelcareer.com/programs/full-suite-employment-services

Facts about Istanbul

Istanbul is the only city in the world which spans two continents. The western side of the city is in Europe and the eastern side of the city is in Asia. The historic center of Istanbul is on the European side of the divide.

 The Golden Horn is not the stretch of water which divides Europe from Asia, a common misconception. The Golden Horn is entirely in Europe. It leads into the Bosphorus, which is the water that divides the two continents and which joins the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, which in turn leads into the Mediterranean.

 Istanbul has been capital of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, yet it isn’t the capital city of modern Turkey, which is Ankara. Istanbul is however the largest city in Turkey.

 Istanbul’s old name of Constantinople came from the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great who rebuilt the city on seven hills, to match the famous seven hills of Rome.

 The estimated population of Istanbul is about 11 million people.

 In 2010 Istanbul was one of three European Cities of Culture.

Source: Istanbulinhours.com

Istanbul Tour by Turkish Airlines

You can discover Istanbul with Turkish Airlines free Touristanbul programme.

If you have a transit flight from Istanbul and have more than 6 hours waiting time for your connecting flight, you can visit Istanbul Ataturk Airport hotel desk to join Turkish Airlines free city tour and experience the glamorous city that connects Europe to Asia as land and also as culture.

After you apply to Hotel Desk which can be found at the airport, you will be picked up by a private tour guide and get to see most significant historical places of Istanbul. There are two 6-hour tours daily; one starts at 09:00 and ends at 15:00, and the other one is from 12:00 to 18:00. You will be taken to airport after your tour ends. The transportation in Istanbul and the transportation to and from the airport will be done by free shuttles.
 
All your transportation, meal and museum fees will be met by Turkish Airlines.

If you have any further questions, please visit:

http://www.istanbulinhours.com/ 

TSC - Annual Bayram Dinner Monday, 20 August 2012

 

A message from Turkish Society of Canada:

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The Turkish Society of Canada invites you to the Annual Bayram Dinner!

TSC - Annual Bayram Dinner Monday, 20 August 2012

6^th Annual Bayram Dinner event of Turkish Society of Canada this year will be organized at Jerusalem Restaurant, North York on Monday, 20 August 2012.

 

We recommend to mark this event on your calendars which will be held on the second day of Ramadan Bayram and aims to celebrate Ramadan Bayram and socialize with all TSC members, their families and friends. Place is Jerusalem Restaurant which offers a convenient location and excellent menu very similar to Turkish cuisine. Food service (buffet) will be available between 19:30 - 22:00 and the prices will include pops, coffee and tea.  We would like you to see there with all your relatives and friends and invite all of you to this wonderful community event.

 

Address: Jerusalem Restaurant

4777 Leslie Street North York, ON M2J 2K8

http://www.jerusalem-restaurant.ca/

Date: Monday, August 20th, 2012

Time: 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm (food served between 7:30pm-10.00pm)

Children 10 years and under    $15

Members  $27.50

Non member adults     $30

Kids under 2 are free

 If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact us at   info@turkishcanada.org

 

For further information please contact:

Ruchan Akkok: (416) 821-2411

Nalan Gokgoz: (416) 414-2049

Cihat Enbatan: (416) 464-1507

Sincerely,  

Turkish Society of Canada

http://www.turkishcanada.org/

1500 Metre: Can't Catch Turkey | London 2012 Olympics

Turkey's Asli Cakir Alptekin (R) wins the women's 1500m final at the athletics event of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Alptekin won the women's Olympic 1500m in 4min 10.23sec.

1500 Metre: Can't Catch Turkey |  London 2012 Olympics

Alptekin leads Turkey 1-2 in women's 1500m

Asli Cakir Alptekin led a shock 1-2 for Turkey when she won the women's Olympic 1500m on Friday in 4min 10.23sec, handing her country a first-ever gold medal in track and field.

European champion Alptekin, kicked for home and held her nerve for gold ahead of fast-finishing teammate Gamze Bulut.Bulut, who also took European silver behind Alptekin in Helsinki and has improved her time in the event by almost 15sec this season, took silver in 4:10.40.

Wild Water Kingdom

 Sicak gunler devam ederken haftasonu guzel bir gun gecirmek isteyenler icin Wild Water Kingdom guzel bir aktivite olacaktir. Ulasim bilgilerini ve diger detaylari asagida bulabilirsiniz:

 Wild Water Kingdom

Situated on over 100 acres of natural park land, Wild Water Kingdom is conveniently located just minutes north of Toronto and east of Mississauga. A great place to enjoy the summer weather.

 Wild Water Kingdom have attractions for young and old, including Seven Story Speed Slides, Tube slides, a children's interactive playground, a half-acre tidal wave pool, mini-golf, batting cages, Caribbean Cove -- our tropical paradise, hot tubs, and much more!

 http://www.wildwaterkingdom.com/ 

7855 Finch Ave. W
Brampton ON
L6T 0B2

Tel: 905 794-0565
Fax: 905 794-1071
Toll free: 1 866 794-WILD (9453)

Immigration Issues

Immigration Issues

Learn more about sponsoring a family member, extending your work/study permits, becoming a Canadian citizen, Provincial Nominee Programs, permanent resident card (PR Card) and the issues related to investors and entrepreneurs. Admission is free. Registration is required. For more information and to register please call Sciences & Business Department 905-615-3500 ext. 3589. In partnership with Newcomer Information Centre. Central Library - Ground Floor Program Room (1st Floor).

Event Date(s):	August 15, 2012
Event Time(s):	10 am - 12 pm
Location:	Central Library 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3Y3 Canada Phone: 905-615-3200
Cost:	Free