Welcome to another edition of Oye! Grapevine.

Oye! Deals:  Unlimited all-inclusive plan, Province-wide talk, text plus data for only $30 a month for 6 months from Public Mobile.

South Asians in limelight: Harpreet Sethi and Family Donate $10,000 to Salvation Army Toy Mountain Campaign.

Featured Articles:

UFC 140 - Media Open Workouts pictures by John Lucero

UFC 140 Weigh-Ins pictures by John Lucero

Movie Review: Shame written by William Belle

U.K. Ministers to make forced marriages a criminal offence written by Afsheen Shafiq.

TFSA(Tax Free Savings Account) vs RRSP (Registered Retired Savings Plan) written by Lachman Balani.

Online Dating: To Upload One's Picture or Not?  written by Jasbina Ahluwalia.

India Embraces Solar Power, Says Price Will Equal Thermal Power in Five Years written by John C.K. Daly.

A weekend of two wheelin’ excitement... indoors written by Kanishka Sonnadara.

American Federal Politics - Only the Rich Need Apply written by Glen Asher.

Oye! Contests:

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Some Upcoming Events:

Come and enjoy Penny Plain on December 26 at Factory Theatre in Toronto.

See complete list of upcoming events.

Oye! Multimedia:

Oye! Videos offers a great selection of comedy and music videos. Have a look, enjoy some music and laughs. 

Visit the Oye! Photo galleries to catch a glimpse of some pics taken by our members.

Oye! Times is proud to launch Oye! Radio in collaboration with Sareegamaa Radio. Now listen to your favourite Indian songs at work or home. 24 hrs a day.  You can find a link to Oye! Radio on the right side of the website.

Advertising on Oye! Times is very economical and effective. Visit Oye! Media to promote your business or event on Oye! Times. We are the only website in Canada that provides actual independent traffic reports. NO inflated traffic numbers. FREE advertising on Oye! Times if any South Asian website can deliver more Canadian banner impressions. Take the challenge!

If you would like to contribute your writings to Oye! Times then please feel free to contact us. 

We thank you for your past patronage, and look forward to your continued support.

Cheers!
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"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" 

  Affordable Android Smartphones from Public Mobile

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Hurry! Offer ends on December 31, 2011.

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  Ignore the Door

Ignore the Door

It's just one way you can protect yourself from door-to-door sales agents who visit your home with claims that your water heater should be replaced. IgnoreTheDoor.ca fights back against the sales tactics of some door-to-door sales agents.

Consumers' is also committed to helping residents make the best decision at the door. A full "Do's and Don'ts" list can be found at IgnoreTheDoor.ca, which will tell you everything you need to know to help protect yourself from door to door sales tactics. And remember—you can always choose to ignore the door.It's just one way you can protect yourself from door-to-door sales agents who visit your home with claims that your water heater should be replaced. IgnoreTheDoor.ca fights back against the sales tactics of some door-to-door sales agents.

Learn more about Ignore the Door!

  Albion Islington Square -Toy Drive

  My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!

Steve Solomon's international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! opens Wednesday October 19 starring Tony Award-winner Paul Kreppel. The hilarious show runs at the Bathurst St. Theatre through to January 1, 2012. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster or www.italianjewish.ca.

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! played for almost two years in New York City in the heart of Broadway at the Little Shubert Theatre and the Westside Theatre; and has toured nationally and internationally in more than 100 cities. Kreppel performed in the show for over a year in New York City which, during his run there, won Broadway.com's "Favorite New Play" Award.  

Opens October 19, 2011 and runs to January 1, 2012
Venue: Bathurst St. Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. (south of Bloor St. W.) Toronto

 Click HERE to read more.

  Dec 16 & 17:: Live Indian Music ::  Talk of the Town

Looking for a hot spot to hang out with friends and family on a weekday or weekend? Some place that has great food, live entertainment, good company in a casual setting? 'Talk of the Town' is the place to be!

Friday, Dec 16: Live Indian Music-Karim
Saturday, Dec 17: Live Indian Music-Bibi

Music starts at 9:00 PM
Location: 429A Donlands Avenue, Toronto

For reservations call 416.429.8255

Are you a singer? Talk of the Town is looking for new singers. Call and ask for Palu.

Click HERE for more information about this venue.

Naya Raasta :: New Road

Formed in February of 2009, Naya Raasta :: The New Road is a group of individuals of South Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Guyana, Trinidad and East Africa) background from the GTA area, that have come together to share the life altering experience of Divorce or separation. We learn from each other how to put the past behind us and move in a positive direction in life as individuals and as parents.

We encourage anyone who is either on the verge of divorce or separation, or even thinking about it, to please come and meet others who have faced the same tough decisions. New members welcomed.

Next Social Event: Mid December
Venue: Will be listed on website

Click HERE to read more about Naya Raasta :: New Road.

  Find Your Dream Home

Find Your Dream Home

If the time for you has come to "Find Your Dream Home", then I would love to help you. If you would like to have new listings emailed to you as soon as they become available, then please contact me, you will be placed on the "Top Priority" list...

No Obligation... new listings will be sent to your e-mail address.

Contact me at: 647 401 2118 or 905 764 7111 ext 1270

Click HERE to visit my website.

Are you tired of bars, loud night clubs, internet dating, family introductions and blind dates

South Asians over 40 caters to individuals of South Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Guyana, Trinidad and East Africa) descent who want to form new friendships.

Next Social Event: Mid December  
Venue: Will be listed on the website

Click HERE to join South Asians over 40 Meet Up group.

  Looking for a Job

TalentOyster is Canada’s first all-inclusive online diversity job board for those who are exploring employment and career opportunities in Canada. Our website caters to the widest possible audience and speaks to its diverse population in 11 languages – and these languages represent over 80% of Canada’s multicultural population.

Click HERE to browse the latest jobs.

  Bring the British North America Act back to Canada for display

BringBackTheAct.ca is national, grassroots movement launched by a group of Canadians from all walks of life. It is asking Canadians to support a petition to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the British government to return to Canada the British North America Act – Canada’s *original* Constitution – in time for its 150th anniversary celebrations in Charlottetown 2014, and Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017.

The campaign is the brainchild of Lori Abittan, President and CEO of Multimedia Nova Corporation. Her 52-week Canadian civic literacy/history series The Canadian Experience (http://www.cdnexperience.ca) now running in over 70 multicultural publications (including the Oye Times!), was the inspiration to launch BringBackTheAct.ca to invite all Canadians to help gain access to the basic documents which are the foundation of our nationhood. To enable such historical documents to be entrusted to the Canadian Government and displayed for all Canadians to see will represent the last step Canada takes to finally ‘repatriate’ our Constitution.

Click HERE to sign the petition. It only takes one minute.

  Peel Regional Police

Peel Regional Police is dedicated to providing the citizens of Peel Region with the best police service possible, utilizing the diverse skills, abilities, roles and views of our community.

Click HERE for more details about Peel Regional Police.