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Premier Care and meets with Ethnic Media to opportunity for all: discuss the 2018 Budget Naheed Yaqubian Page 6 Page 8 PAGE ONE Vol. 02 No. 4 ǀ April 16-30, 2018 Newswww.pageonenews.ca Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee makes progress on shared priorities

Page One News transformative change that we Settlement Region; ‘We will get through -The Prime Minister, need to make a real difference a commitment to eliminate , participated in for Inuit, for the benefit of all across Inuit the Inuit-Crown Partnership ,” Prime Minister Nunangat by 2030, and to reduce this’: Canadians honour Committee meeting to review Justin Trudeau said. active tuberculosis by at least progress made since the During the meeting, the 50 per cent by 2025; progress Committee was formed last year Prime Minister and Inuit leaders on an Inuit early learning and Humboldt Broncos and to discuss what actions need reflected on the important child care framework, which Page One News assistant commissioner said to be taken to advance our shared progress made to strengthen the would reflect the distinct needs HUMBOLDT, Sask.- it was too early to comment commitment to reconciliation. Inuit-Crown relationship and to and priorities of Inuit children Community came together to on the cause of the collision. “Today’s meeting with Inuit address key social, economic, and ; progress toward a mourn those killed and injured in “The RCMP is continuing leaders was productive and cultural, and environmental new Policy Framework, the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. its investigation, which will encouraging. Important work has issues together. These including infrastructure and A vigil, organized by the examine the road, weather and been done over the past year to accomplishments include: Long- related needs, which will ensure Saskatchewan government, was mechanical condition of both find innovative and meaningful term funding to support housing that residents and held at the Elgar Petersen Arena, vehicles,” he said. solutions to the distinct issues in and an Inuit-led governments are at the forefront home of the Broncos junior league The mother of a former faced by Inuit. Together, we housing plan in the Inuit regions of decisions about the future of hockey team. Prime Minister Broncos teammate created a can bring about the type of of , , and their region. Justin Trudeau also attended the GoFundMe page for the affected vigil along with Saskatchewan players and their families with Premier Scott Moe. an initial target of $10,000. Fifteen people died from the However, it has so far raised over collision between a bus carrying $4.5 million. the Broncos and a semi-trailer. Condolences continue to pour Fourteen others were injured. in from players, organizations Meanwhile, investigations into and political leaders. the bus crash continue. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau RCMP Saskatchewan assistant said the entire country was in commissioner Curtis Zablocki shock and mourning. told a media conference the driver “We are heartbroken knowing of the tractor trailer, who was not many of those we lost had their injured in the crash, was initially entire lives in front of them,” he ISLAMABAD-Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meeting a delegation of Canadian detained, but later released. The said in a statement. Parliamentarians headed by MP Ms. at Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad.

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Page One News and collaborated as they -A group of brainstormed ideas for each students with autism made their letter of the alphabet before school, teachers, and families conducting research and proud when they promoted gathering supporting resources autism awareness through a with their iPads. series of amazing presentations “I am so blessed to have within the school and the local the opportunity to work with community. wonderful people who believe The presentation, titled “A like I do, that our students are to Z of Autism,” was prepared capable of so much! With a by Grade Seven and Eight program that focuses on teaching students from the Queenston our students what autism is Drive Public School’s contained and how it affects each of them Intermediate Autism Spectrum personally, we help to empower Disorder (IASD) program. The them. Our students become true presentation also helped educate advocates for autism awareness, future healthcare practitioners at both for themselves and others,” about potential Erica Glover, intermediate ASD needs for individuals with teacher, said. “The ‘A to Z of autism. Autism’ presentation that we Students were given tasks to helped our students create, is help support and develop life a true reflection of what our skills, personal development students can do, given the right needs and academic skills as tools and supports, time and part of the project. A number of nurturing patience.” students chose to relate their own The presentation is part of experiences to their research a larger initiative to promote and communicate what autism autism awareness within the means for them personally. school and the local community, The students were involved including Springfield Public at every step of the presentation School. 3 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca April 16-30, 2018 page one City announces new Commissioner of Planning and Building Page One News planning policy framework. building experience. MISSISSAUGA-The City This involves the creation of His strength lies with his of Mississauga has selected policies, plans, processing diversity of professional expertise Andrew Whittemore as the development applications and - regional and community new Commissioner of Planning building permits and undertaking planning, development planning, and Building effective April building inspections to ensure cultural planning and community 16, following a national hiring the health, safety and well-being development. During his time competition. of the public. He will oversee with the City of Halifax, he Whittemore has been the City’s three divisions: Building; spent years in development Director, City Planning Strategies Development and Design; and planning and played a major role since 2015 and replaces Ed City Planning Strategies. in delivery of its first Regional Sajecki who is retiring. “Mississauga is a dynamic city Planning Strategy. He has vast “It is wonderful to welcome that is undergoing a remarkable experience with both community Andrew on to the City’s Leadership transformation from suburban and waterfront redevelopment Team,” said Janice Baker, City to urban city,” said Whittemore. and expertise in community Manager and Chief Administrative “Leading this continued engagement. Whittemore views Officer. “Andrew has had a diverse transformation is an incredible culture as a central tenet to and rich portfolio with the City opportunity. I look forward to creating a great city and served where he has been involved with working with the wonderful staff as the City’s Director of Culture very exciting and transformational in Planning and Building and the where he led the creation of MISSISSAUGA-Andrew Whittemore is City of Mississauga’s city-building projects including the Mayor and Council in my new the first public art master plan. new Commissioner of Planning and Building. successful implementation of an capacity to create complete and He has a Bachelor of Science Affordable Housing Strategy. He is team.” as Commissioner, Whittemore inclusive communities and a high degree from Acadia University a strategist and partnership builder Mississauga City Council will report to the City Manager quality of life for all of the city’s and a Master of Urban and who is passionate about creating a passed a by-law to officially and will oversee a department residents.” Rural Planning from DalTech great city. We’re delighted to have appoint Whittemore at its responsible for strategic long- Whittemore joined the City in (formerly known as the Technical him lead the Planning and Building Council meeting. In his role term planning within a legislated 2012 bringing considerable city University of ) City of Mississauga will continue to MP Sahota hosts host Tour de Mississauga in 2018 community Page One News for a more permanent solution for popular event that has attracted M I S S I S S A U G A - To d a y, operating the tour.” up to 3,800 riders and there is so General Committee (GC) According to the GC report, much opportunity to continue to Easter Egg hunt supported a recommendation staff recommends hiring grow cycling in Mississauga.” Page One News achieved in the last two years and that will see the City of SustainMobility to help organize The recommendations will go -Ms. Ruby what more it is working hard to Mississauga continue to host the the Tour de Mississauga at a to City Council for approval at Sahota, achieve this year. Tour de Mississauga in 2018 in cost of $51,655. This will be the April 11 Council meeting. for , welcomed “My goal has always been to partnership with SustainMobility funded from the City’s existing The Tour de Mississauga is an the Brampton community into be accessible to the community – and the Mississauga Cycling operating budget and a $9,827 annual cycling event that takes her office for a Community including our children. I do a lot Advisory Committee (MCAC). surplus from the 2017 event. place on the third Sunday in Easter Egg Hunt. of outreach into the community “Since its start in 2007, In addition, the Region of Peel September. It is one of ’s The Hunt served as an and my office is always busy The Tour de Mississauga has will help with a $15,000 grant largest cycling events. It began opportunity for the community of helping constituents, but this time motivated thousands of residents to support operating expenses in 2007 and this year will mark Brampton North, in particular our around, my staff and I wanted to to cycle and has become one of of the 2018 event. As part of the its 11th year. In 2017, the event children, to meet their Member host something for the children.” ’s largest community recommendations, staff will seek was restructured to make it more of Parliament and participate said MP . “We knew cycling events,” said Geoff approval for longer term funding financially sustainable. in friendly competition. As the we had to turn this into an annual Wright, Commissioner, to assist in finding a third party to Registration fees were upwards of one hundred children event when many of the children Transportation and Works. “As manage the Tour de Mississauga introduced and the longer 80, participated in the Easter Egg participated told us this was their a City, we continue to pursue after 2018. 100 and 120 kilometre routes Hunt, their parents had the “best Easter ever” and they want our goal of growing cycling “The Tour de Mississauga is were replaced with shorter opportunity to speak with MP to come back next year.” MP for commuting, recreation and designed to promote and attract five and 10 kilometre routes. Sahota about Budget 2018, Sahota and her staff have many exercise. By partnering with families and cyclists of all skill The route changes reduced while also learning about what more community events planned SustainMobility and levels to ride in and explore the organization time and provided the Federal Government has for 2018. MCAC this gives us the City of Mississauga,” said Chris more opportunity for families opportunity to reach a broader Fonseca, Ward 3 Councillor and and children to participate in the group of cyclists while we look MCAC member. “The tour is a cycling event. April 16-30, 2018 4 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca page one

Aging with Confidence Action Plan, we are working together to City of Burlington receives Age- provide support so older adults can stay independent, safe, healthy, active and connected to Friendly Community Recognition Award our community.”- Honourable Eleanor McMahon, MPP for Page One News to meet the needs of Ontario’s evolve with the community and The nomination included: The Burlington BURLINGTON-The Ministry growing older adult population by to provide actionable changes engagement process that was “We are grateful to the of Seniors’ Affairs has selected creating enabling environments to improve the lives of Older undertaken with our community Ministry of Seniors Affairs for the City of Burlington to receive that encourage social connections Adults within Burlington. to prioritize needs and interests our 2015 grant which helped us the Age-Friendly Community and ability to age well. The nomination for the which shaped the Active Aging focus our priorities and helped us Recognition Award. The award In July 2017 Council adopted recognition award was Plan; the key objectives of engage with seniors to develop recognizes communities and the Burlington Active Aging Plan submitted by the Burlington the plan and the collection of and adopt the Burlington municipalities that are working as a living document intended to Seniors Advisory Committee. testimonials from citizens who Active Aging Plan in 2017. The could speak to the value of age- Burlington Seniors Advisory friendly community work already Committee was a critical part underway of developing this strategy, and Recognition ceremonies they continue to do a tremendous were held on March 26 in amount of work advocating for at the first ever Ontario seniors.”-Mayor Rick Goldring Age-Friendly Communities “We are proud that our Symposium named after the collective efforts to make Ministry’s aging well strategy: Burlington an age-friendly ‘Aging with Confidence’. community are making a “Our government is difference and are being proud to recognize the City recognized. We strive to of Burlington with an Age- provide accessible and inclusive Friendly Community award for environments, both physical and its ongoing work and progress social, that enable seniors to live to meet the needs of seniors, independent, healthy and active, Left to right: Mandy Newnham, Supervisor of Recreation Adult Programs; Rob Axiak, Burlington’s fastest growing age safe and socially connected Manager of Recreation Services; Jim Thurston, Chair of Burlington Seniors Advisory group. Through Burlington’s lives.”- Chris Glenn, Director of Committee; Sheila Burton, Chair of Burlington Seniors Advisory Committee, Advocacy Active Aging Plan and Ontario’s Parks and Recreation Sub-Committee. City of Toronto launches South Asian Spring Bazaar returns Page One News The event, with raffles and would attend,” said Muneezah 2018 Clean Toronto OAKVILLE-The much- attractive prizes, will feature Jawad, who is organizing the event awaited Oakville South Asian members of the Oakville community with Zaitoon Umer. Spring Bazaar and Festival will and over 50 vendors. “We would Apart from many other fun Together campaign make its annual appearance at like to encourage new businesses to activities, there will be free Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 expand into the Town of Oakville cultural dance at 2 pm, free Page One News Dundas St., W., from noon to 11 and most importantly we would reptile show at 5 pm, and a dhol TORONTO-Mayor pm on Saturday April 21. love it if members from all faiths performance at 6:30 pm. has announced the details of the City of Toronto’s 2018 Clean Toronto Together campaign that invites residents, schools, businesses and community groups to participate in the annual spring cleanup. On Friday, April 20, Toronto schools and businesses can participate in the Corporate and for the eighth year in a row. It’s School 20-Minute Makeover by wonderful to see more residents, cleaning up around their schools communities and schools and workplaces. pitching in every year,” said On Saturday, April 21 and Mike Pilato, General Manager Sunday, April 22, residents and of Clorox Canada, which community groups can join the owns the GLAD brand. “The Community Cleanup Days and simple act of spending just 20 remove litter from public spaces minutes cleaning an area in your such as parks, ravines, laneways community can make a huge and beaches. difference and make Toronto an “Every year, Clean Toronto even more beautiful and vibrant Together sets new records for city.” community participation, which Participants are encouraged is a testament to the people of to register their cleanups at Toronto and the pride we take in http://www.livegreentoronto. our great city,” said Mayor Tory. ca. Registration helps the City “I encourage everyone to get to arrange special litter pickups, involved in our spring cleanup avoid duplicate cleanups and and to make an effort every measure results. The deadline day to keep our city clean and to register for the Community green.” Cleanup Days is April 17. Sponsors and partners include Now in its 15th year, Clean lead sponsor Glad Canada, Pizza Toronto Together is Canada’s Pizza, Tim Hortons, Toronto largest spring cleanup program. Star, , Global It begins with City staff cleaning News Radio, Metroland Media, streets, parks and watercourses. Metro News, Park People, Great Over a four-week period, the Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, City deploys more than 300 Toronto District School Board, pieces of equipment, including Toronto Catholic District School litter vacuums, sweepers, front- Board and Bag2School. end loaders, d‎ump trucks, “GLAD Canada is delighted sidewalk sweepers and power to be part of the City’s cleanup washers. 5 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca April 16-30, 2018 page one 2018 Provincial Budget ‘Poetry keeps Mayor is pleased, and disappointed moments alive forever’ Page One News Pujita Verma is Mississauga’s MARKHAM-“I applaud the Provincial Government for the new Youth Poet Laureate significant investment in health care, child care, care for seniors and mental health,” says Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “As Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign for the renovation and expansion of the Markham Stouffville Hospital, I am pleased to see the government’s support of an additional $10.1 million for by as priority projects. also see fare reductions when operating costs.” “As Chair of the York Region taking GO Transit back and forth “Investing in the jobs of the Rapid Transit Corporation, I to Union Station; all trips under future is also the right move, am disappointed there was no 10 kilometers will cost card users “says Mayor Scarpitti. “The mention of additional funding to just three dollars per trip. City of Markham is the second start the construction of the Yonge “I am encouraged to hear the largest innovation cluster in Subway Extension,” says Mayor Province will work with York Ontario, we believe in supporting Scarpitti. “We cannot let another Region Transit on fare integration, entrepreneurs, change makers term of provincial government potentially saving cross-boundary and thought leaders; while go by without a solid financial transit commuters up to $1.50 Page One News Mississauga, a youth-led attracting and retaining a skilled commitment. This is about trip, that’s hundreds of dollars a MISSISSAUGA-National non-profit organization that and diverse workforce.” easing congestion everywhere year;” says Mayor Scarpitti. “But Poetry Month is a little sweeter encourages youth to express The provincial budget fails and taking crammed buses off the we need to make that a reality this year with the introduction what’s on their minds. She to deliver on the construction busy Yonge Street Corridor. York for those commuters as soon as of Mississauga’s new Youth Poet has also been a member of of York Region’s number Region is a growing economic possible.” Laureate, Pujita Verma. her school’s Student Writer’s one transit priority. The force with more than 150,000 Ontario will also be providing Verma was announced as Guild since 2014, performed Province says it will work with people commuting daily to work municipalities with $40 Million the City’s newest Youth Poet at poetry slams across the GTA municipalities to nominate in the Region.” over the first two years of Laureate (YPL) this morning and is currently a National potential transit projects such as On a positive note, Ontario Cannabis Legalization; but there during General Committee. She Finalist for the 2018 Poetry In the Yonge Subway Extension and plans to help transit riders with is concern that amount will not succeeds the City’s first YPL, VoiceRecitation Competition. Downtown , which fare integration. PRESTO card be sufficient to cover increased Rebecca Zseder. Her upcoming appearances have both already been identified users at stations in Markham will municipal costs for enforcement. As the new YPL, Verma will include participation during represent the City as Mississauga’s the festivities on literary ambassador for youth. Mississauga Celebration Square. Mississauga moves forward The objective of the YPL is She will also have the opportunity to elevate the status of poetry, to be mentored by the City’s Poet literary arts and young writers Laureate, Wali Shah. with Smart Cities Challenge through the development of a Verma’s work reflects mental community youth poetry event or well-being, life, the environment Page One News and data. The plan supports new Métis and Inuit). Successful project. and “the miraculous nature of MISSISSAUGA-At General immigrants, those at risk, youth applicants will receive prizing At 17 Years old, Verma is in seemingly ordinary things.” Committee, Director of and the broader community. It based on population size. her senior year at Glenforest “Poetry is a way in which we Information Technology and Chief is comprised of several pieces “Through public engagement Secondary School. For the past can cherish small miracles and Information Officer Shawn Slack that include: providing a basic sessions, feedback received online two years, Verma has acted as keep moments alive forever,” presented highlights of the City digital kit to people who may and consultation with community the secretary for Ink Movement Pujita Verma said. of Mississauga’s draft submission have financial or other barriers; partners, we’ve identified a need for the federal government’s creating community workspaces to support youth, newcomers and Smart Cities Challenge. with amenities to enable learning, those at risk in our community “The City of Mississauga’s places to work, meet and succeed; within the submission,” said City of Burlington looking for Smart Cities Challenge encouraging the use of active Shawn Slack, Director of submission furthers our plans to and public transportation; using Information Technology and volunteers for the Taskforce on create a connected and engaged Intelligent Digital Signage, Chief Information Officer. “At city,” said Mayor . Artificial Intelligence A/I, Voice the same time, we’ve taken this Anti-Bullying/Harassment “By combining community- First Services, Augmented opportunity to use these key based solutions with innovation, Reality, Open Data, Mobility and insights to begin the planning Page One News Burlington a more inclusive we can bridge the digital divide integration with agency services process for a Smart City Master BURLINGTON-The City and more equitable city where between those who have access to “We want to continue to look for Plan which will provide a more of Burlington is looking everyone feels respected and technology and those who don’t. opportunities to positively improve fulsome response to broad needs for passionate volunteers to truly welcomed.”- Mayor Rick As we continue to create a city the quality of life for residents. By across the community. The plan participate on the Taskforce on Goldring for the 21st century, we want to investing in new and emerging will set the agenda for data and Anti-Bullying/Harassment. “When we have a safe culture, ensure Mississauga continues to technologies, we can create a city technology planning at the City The citizen volunteers will be we can have truly open and be a place where we can all live, that is more inclusive and focuses for the next 10 years.” joined by members of Halton constructive dialogue about work and prosper.” on achieving outcomes that align An independent jury appointed Regional Police Service, Ward issues. There’s nothing wrong The Smart Cities Challenge with our existing master plans by the federal government 6 Councillor Blair Lancaster with a difference of opinions but encourages communities to and Strategic Plan,” said Janice will select finalists by summer and City of Burlington staff to we all need to feel comfortable think creatively to improve the Baker, City Manager and Chief 2018. Each finalist will receive address issues related to bullying enough to give our thoughts lives of their residents through Administrative Officer. a $250,000 grant to develop and harassment in the City of without fear of intimidation, innovation, data and connected The Challenge is a cross- their final proposal which must Burlington, both internally and bullying or harassment. technology. Canadian initiative open to be submitted in winter 2019. externally. Participants must “These negative incidences The City’s plan will “solve for communities of all sizes, Winners will be announced be available during the day for appear to be escalating recently and social resilience” by providing easy including municipalities, regional spring 2019. meetings. we need to set a framework that and equitable access to services governments and Indigenous The submission deadline is “I strongly support the will govern all interactions at the through the use of technology communities (, April 24, 2018. city’s ongoing efforts to make city.”- Councillor Blair Lancaster

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EDITOR: Awais Ibrahim Publisher: Javed Iqbal 647-779-2150 • [email protected] www.pageonenews.ca 416-845-8891 • [email protected] Page One News is distributed through distribution agencies, advertisers, retail outlets and religious and community centres. Disclaimer: Views expressed by contributors are not necessarily that of the management. The editor and publisher are not liable for any claims or discrepancies arising from any advertisements, articles and news in this publication. April 16-30, 2018 6 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca page one Premier Kathleen Wynne meets with Ethnic Media to discuss the 2018 Budget Page One News being shared equally. We need a MISSISSAUGA-The Ontario government that invests in care, Budget presents a plan for care, not cuts. This is exactly what the not cuts. budget is all about.” She said. Earlier this week, Premier The 2018 Budget is investing Wynne was in Scarborough and in the care that people need most. Mississauga to meet with and This includes access to dental take questions from Ethnic Media benefits they don’t get from outlets about the 2018 Budget. their workplaces, and creating Approximately 70 media outlets free prescription medication for attended both sessions and asked everyone under the age of 25, a variety of questions. and everyone over the age of “You are all such an important 65 years. The Premier shared link between your communities the added benefits for seniors in and the work that we do at Queen’s Ontario, noting that our parents Park. I appreciate the time and and grandparents deserve the dedication you put into covering best care possible, and the ability the news of the day because we to stay in their homes for as long all know the pressures the media as they are able and want to. has been under in recent years,” “That’s why we created a new said Premier Wynne. $750 benefit for seniors that will The Premier went on to discuss help them with costs around their term new long-term care beds. the time to make deep cuts to the go to college or university. We the pressures families are facing homes. This will ensure that they That includes 5,000 spaces for services the people of Ontario will raise the minimum wage in Ontario. can stay in their homes for as culturally appropriate care in rely on,” the Premier affirmed. to $15, and we will launch free “The economy is growing long as they want.” multicultural and Indigenous “We will continue to expand preschool childcare in 2020 so relatively well, but it’s changing The Ontario government is communities. free tuition so that more low- families have the option to go quickly, and that growth isn’t also investing in 30,000 long- “I do not believe that this is and middle-income students can back to work, if they choose.”

Caucus, and was appointed to Brampton Members sit as a member of the Special Sukhwant Thethi calls for new Committee on Pay Equity. “This Budget Breakfast serves youth anti-violence strategy of Parliament host as a way for us to connect with community leaders that know Protect Children from Violence and Becoming Budget Breakfast our community’s issues better Violent: Liberal Candidate for Brampton South than anyone else. Bramptonians that know that gender equality Page One News is not only good for Canada; it BRAMPTON – Sukhwant is good for our economy. Our Thethi, the Ontario Liberal government is taking a leadership Candidate for Brampton South role in addressing long-standing gave the following statement: barriers to gender equality and Like every parent in the Greater ensuring that we can continue Toronto and Hamilton Area, I was creating a Canada that works for shocked by the senseless tragic all Canadians”. - Ruby Sahota, death of Paviter Singh Bassi right Member of Parliament for in front of Sandalwood Heights Brampton North Secondary School, as well as the “Our government is building a vicious and cowardly beating stronger economy that works for of a defenceless autistic man at Page One News include announcing legislation all Canadians, including those Square One bus terminal. BRAMPTON– Ms. Ruby to tackle the gender wage gap in right here in Brampton. We are But when I learned how young Sahota, Member of Parliament federally regulated workplaces; making sure that women and girls most of the attackers were, I was for Brampton North, alongside providing better parental have the skills and opportunities horrified. MP (Brampton benefits; and introducing a they need to succeed, and today Not only have the parents of West) and MP whole-of-government tool called was an opportunity that allowed the victims had to go through (Brampton South), hosted a the Gender Results Framework, us to get feedback and let us something no parent ever should, “Budget Breakfast” event to which will guide government know that our government is on but the parents of the attackers discuss the various gender-based priorities and measure progress the right track. There is still more have also lost their children budget measures in Budget 2018 in achieving gender equality. work to be done, and we will forever. and their impact on the economy With equality of opportunity continue working hard on behalf The reality of being working and equality in Canada. as a guiding principle, Budget of Canadians to make a fairer and parents means that we spend far or even a life of violence. The three Members of 2018 takes the next steps in the more equal Canada”. - Kamal less time with our children than Over the past two years, Parliament spoke about Government’s plan to create Khera, Member of Parliament for any of us ever want to, and a decent and compassionate people topics such as: the wage good, well-paying jobs, improve Brampton West new youth anti-violence strategy throughout Canada and the gap, underrepresentation in lives and grow the economy for “Investing in women is not is clearly needed to address this have as watched leadership, gender-based all Canadians. only the right thing to do, but reality. in horror as violence, hate, and violence, and how the Federal MP Ruby Sahota is the Chair the smart thing to do. When The most important part of senseless crimes have steadily Government is to addressing of the Federal Liberal Ontario women have equal opportunities an anti-violence strategy is to increased since the rise of Trump these issues and so many more in Caucus, Co-Chair of the All- to succeed, everyone benefits protect our children and youth and Trump-style politicians. Budget 2018. Local stakeholders Party Entrepreneur’s Caucus, and our economy is provided the from becoming the victims of A new youth anti-violence were given an opportunity to and a former member of the conditions it needs to thrive. I violence, and the second most strategy is clearly needed to provide feedback regarding the Status of Women Committee. am proud that Brampton is able important part is to prevent keep our families, children, and gender-based budget measures MP Kamal Khera is the to serve as an example of that children and youth from ever neighbourhoods safe. introduced by the Canadian Parliamentary Secretary to the principle. Our city is fortunate becoming violent. Every child and young person Government, as well as given Minister of National Revenue, to have so many great women As parents, neighbours, deserves the opportunity to fulfill the opportunity to ask questions a member of the Standing in leadership positions, and our and caring members of our their potential. That’s why youth and make recommendations for Committee on Finance, and the Government will continue to community, we must act swiftly violence has no place in our future changes. Through Budget former Parliamentary Secretary ensuring all Canadians have to create an immediate solution, Ontario, and I invite people of 2018, the Government is taking to the Minister of health. MP the opportunities needed to right here in Brampton and all communities, cultures, and a leadership role in addressing Sonia Sidhu is a member of the succeed”. - Sonia Sidhu, Member Mississauga. Our youth are our political stripes to join with me to long-standing barriers to gender Standing Committee on health, of Parliament for Brampton future, and no parent should ever work for an immediate solution equality. Some of these measures the Chair of the All Party Diabetes South have to lose their child to violence and a safer community. 7 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca April 16-30, 2018 page one April 16-30, 2018 8 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca interview Care and opportunity for all: Naheed Yaqubian Liberal MPP candidate shares her journey with Page One News, says the Liberal Plan will make a difference

By Awais Ibrahim RICHMOND HILL-If elected, Naheed Yaqubian will be the first #Iranian-#Canadian woman elected in the provincial parliament, one of her social media posts read. ‘How about changing that if to when,’ a supporter commented. As the Liberal MPP candidate from -Oak Ridges- Richmond Hill riding, Naheed Yaqubian and her team are buzzing with confidence and excitement. They are going door to door and carrying with them an amazing message and an extraordinary team of volunteers. “We are focussed on the Liberal plan, which is making a real positive impact on people’s lives,” Naheed Yaqubian said in an interview with Page One News. The Liberal candidate talked about her achievements, goals, and passion for community. She Naheed has another is a huge fan of Premier Kathleen achievement she is really proud Wynne. “As the Premier says, of. As a law student at Queen’s it is not who we are fighting University, she created an against. It is who we are fighting advocacy organization, ‘the Law for. I completely agree with that Student Society of Ontario,’ statement because we know who which still exists today. She our opponents are fighting for,” received the Tricolour Award she said. “That answer is big award for her efforts, the highest business, corporations and the honours at Queen’s University. wealthy. And we always know “It recently intervened at the that the Liberals have been on the on a side of everyday people.” question of equality rights from The Aurora-Oak Ridges- the perspective of law students. Richmond Hill riding is home At the time I was thrilled to be to about 78,000 voters and an recognized but more important to incredibly diverse community me than the award is the fact that with a wide range of needs results and I am proud of the the organization is still active and when it comes to social services work our committee has done,” still advocating for the needs of and social programs. “I think she said. students,” she said. it is important that while it is a Naheed, who loves to play When it comes to diversity, relatively well-off community, tennis, is all praise for her team of this riding is a mini-Canada in there are many people who rely volunteers, and says the role of a itself. Growing up in Richmond on the services and supports the Her views led her to sit on the Inclusivity Advisory Committee. volunteer and citizen in Canadian Hill, she was the only person in government offers – whether Board of Refugee SSP Toronto, “Our committee, under my politics is more important than her class with a different name, that’s education, healthcare or a nationwide organization of leadership, was pivotal in making the role of a Canadian politician. but 25 years later things are transit. It is important for me lawyers who provide pro bono sure that students and parents felt “They are the backbone of altogether different. “Now you to share with my friends and services to Canadians seeking to included and their concerns were our society. They are people go to grocery stores and you can neighbours the fact that I think welcome refugees to Canada. listened to and addressed by our who serve lunches at places of see signs which say Eid Mubarak the government is a force for She has received awards, Board,” she said. Her leadership worship. They are people who and Ramadan Mubarak. I am good,” she said. distinctions and appreciation as a has also led to a review of quietly set up and take down thrilled the community has Naheed, born and raised in the student, a volunteer, a lawyer and fundraising initiatives at the events. They are the people who, evolved in such a way,” she said. same riding, has always been as the elected chair of the York school level across the board. “It year after year, give their time to Naheed, who has had the engaged with the community. Region School Board Equity and is going to have real and tangible the community and they deserve benefit of learning from a wide the respect for the wonderful variety of South Asian and fabric that we have woven here Middle Eastern cultures, says in Richmond Hill,” she said. she has the experience, skill She, however, says a recent set, passion and support which conversation with a volunteer make her the best candidate to really warmed her heart, and vote for. “Winning is not the made her proud. “I recently prize. Governing is the prize.I met a single mother who has think it is important that people two children, including a son consider not only who they want with schizophrenia. She used to to win, but also who they want spend thousands of dollars for to govern,” she said. “They his medication. Now, thanks to should think about the type OHIP + program, that medication of government they want and is totally free,” she said. the role of government in their Since January 1, 2018, more everyday life. I am confident that than 4,400 drug products are after that reflection I will earn free for anyone age 24 years or their .” younger as part of the OHIP+ “Our civil and free society in program, an initiative which has Ontario is not a coincidence, but helped the Liberal government a consequence of decisions made win hearts.This program is by everyday people to invest in being expanded to include senior what matters most. And these citizens over 65 as of August 1, decisions are at risk when people 2018. like run for office.” 9 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca April 16-30, 2018

and understanding some of the complications,” she said. “From A Turkish city in a Eutopian ! here we can’t go there to solve their problems. But we can take Urz Heer is a name synonymous with community empowerment, inter-faith dialogue some of the learning and build a network here and we can try to By Awais Ibrahim apart from creating a community build better relationships through MISSISSAUGA-Some cities engagement strategy, she makes better conversations.” are named after famous people, sure people know about what the Urz Heer is also passionate and they get recognized instantly. Region does. about politics and says that is Some people are named after Urz Heer shared her journey, where the real change comes. famous cities too, and they too achievements and community “We need to make sure we have get famous. Uruzurum Heer is initiatives with Page One News. the right champions that help us one such person, but it is not her She also talked about best and our families grow. Currently, name that makes her stand out-it moments of her life including we have a handful of people that is the community work she does, travel to the Middle East, are leading initiatives, but it will and the interfaith initiatives she representing Canada at an be much easier if everyone could takes in Canada, South and international peace conference take on a small role to play in the Middle East. in Switzerland, and leading an community building,” she said. “My father visited Erzurum inter-faith dialogue session with Urz Heer continues to make back in 1960s, liked the city, liked Pope John Paul II in attendance. the community proud. She is the name, and named me after the Nothing makes Heer happier involved with The Care Factor- city,” Uruzurum Heer said in an than bringing communities her brainchild- a not for profit interview with Page One News. coming together, and helping which has raised over $1 million “I have been to Erzurum. It is a those in need, be it raising funds, for humanitarian causes across beautiful rural city,” she said. empowering people, or building the world, including Syria, East Urz Heer, as she is known in bridges amongst people of Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan. the community, currently works different faiths in Canada and Her dedication and passion with the Region of Peel where, elsewhere. for community work has been recognized several times, but she says her biggest achievement ‘I have stood up for justice and equality’ is representing Canada in the Urz Heer an Ontario race, culture or background. International Visitor Leadership PC nomination I believe my many years Program in the US and the Peace of involvement working in candidate in Conference in Switzerland. “It is government, politics and an honour for me to be nominated Mississauga Centre the Mississauga community she is really proud of. In 2002 for these programs representing MISSISSAUGA-‘I am makes me the most when Pope John Paul 11 was in Canada, Canadians and our running for nomination to be experienced and qualified Canada, she was one of those community. That in itself is a the Ontario PC Candidate in to represent your voice at who led the inter-faith dialogue. great honour,” she said. Recently, Mississauga Centre. Queen’s Park. I am once again She is involved with various she also went to the United I have been a resident of asking for the community’s synagogues, churches, Syrian Nations at the NY Headquarters Peel for over 25 years and have support and prayers on community empowerment and for the UN Women Conference been working actively in the Saturday April 21st 2-5pm women faith circles. She is also where Nobel Prize laureate mainstream and the Muslim Inshallah at Payal Banquet a co-founder of Shalom-Salaam, Malala Yousafzai delivered the community community for Hall at 3410 Semenyk Crt, a grassroots group formed to start opening remarks to kick off the over 30 years. I have stood up Mississauga. Contact Urz at a dialogue between Muslims and annual gathering of women from for justice and equality for all UrzHeerCampaign@gmail. Jews across the GTA. “A lot of around the world. Canadians regardless of their com’ people from other faith groups Urz Heer has been contributing joined us because everyone is to the community as a journalist passionate about peace in the and media personality too. As Middle East,” said Heer, who host of a popular Rogers TV show, has been part of the Inter-Faith Heer Now, Urz Heer interviewed Council of Peel for the past 10 several high profile personalities years. “We have rabbis, priests, including Mississauga Mayor pastors, imams and people from Bonnie Crombie, Brampton all the faith groups from the Mayor Linda Jeffery, Mississauga The girl named after the region. We try to bring together Mayor Bonnie Crombie, party Turkish city says she probably people for conversations and leaders, ministers and politicians lives in a Utopian world. dialogues, friendship, and try from the NDP, Liberal and the “Maybe it is the Libra inside to do some good within the Conservative party. “I really me that wants to create harmony community.” enjoyed interviewing Mayor but really it is the vision that I Urz Heer agrees sometimes it Hazel McCallion. She is spunky have that one day in the world is hard to talk about issues when and spontaneous and I have there would only be peace,” said those engaged in conversations always admired her leadership… Urz, who has been to Israel and and dialogues actually do not she is fierce, brave and she has Palestine twice. “One day, we belong from the Middle East. done a lot for Mississauga,” Urz will all be friends, and we will Heer has been to Israel and Heer said. all get along. There is lots of Palestine-the recent visit was Asked if she would give one room for everyone and that is my part of a Muslim leadership more try to become part of vision,” she said referring to the program. “We learnt about the the political mainstream, she Middle East conflict. different issues and dynamics shrugged her shoulders. “Once Urz wears several hats and has in Israel, learning about Jews, you are in politics, you are always three decades of community work their history, culture, traditions involved,” she said. April 16-30, 2018 10 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca community ‘The Enchanter Moon’ leaves audience spell-bound

Page One News For the last two months, while B R A M P T O N - J h i n o o k here in Toronto, Jhinook has Mukherjee Sinha was put into been dedicated to training over training in creative dance when 50 students for the inaugural she was only 3 years old at launch of her production, Mamata Shankar Troupe by The Enchanted Moon. This her parents with deep musical production was showcased at the interests. Tookhar Tamasha Arts Program, After 11 years of practicing Dola Re Dol on Saturday, April creative dance, Jhinook realized 7, 2018. her passion for the classical The extensive production dance form….Bharatanatyam. included over 50 participants It has been a rather pleasant of various ages and dance journey for Jhinook, paving backgrounds and was her way through the avenues of meticulously choreographed. ‘Bhava’, ‘Raga’, ‘Tala’, under the Costumes were exquisitely sublime shadow of the maestro appropriate to the region Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty, at from where each dance was Kalamandalam, Kolkata. showcased and was brought A long meticulous spell of by the artist from Calcutta for training followed which honed the performance. The 45 min her natural talent and innate sense program left the audience spell- of artistry to perfection. Jhinook bound. Toronto looks forward is a danseuse in Bharatnatyam to seeing this artist return in the with potentiality and vitality. Her near future to share her talent nympathic and subtle movements once again. in Bharatnatyam expose her *Production Details:* possibilities of emerging as Script- Soumi Sengupta, leading Bharatnatyam exponent Narration in male voice- Biplab in future. Ganguli, Narration in female Jhinook is not only voice - Swati Mitra, Music - Ablu exceptionally talented, but a Chakraborty, Visuals- Sagnik beautiful and humble person who Roy, Concept, Choreography and shares her love for classical arts Direction Jhinook Mukherjee wholeheartedly with the world. Sinha. Photos courtesy Annie J Koshy - Media Consultant Regional Councillor Joe Li’s 2018 Canada Diversity Celebration Event Page One News platform to many local artists Ward #2 Councillor, and Logan MARKHAM- Chair Regional and brings the two communities Kanapathi-Ward #7 Councillor. Councillor Joe Li hosted his together to celebrate unity and Thank you to the artists, 7th annual Indian-Chinese diversity in our City of Markham, Muzic City, Upper York Hindi singing cultural event in most diverse city in Canada. School, volunteers and collaboration with Co-Chair This program featured a mix of supporters for making this Amar Erry- President of Arya 20 talented amateur singers who event a grand success. Special Samaj Markham- Vedic Cultural sang a variety of popular and thank you to Event Sponsor Centre, Joe Samion, Hakka classic hits in Hindi, Chinese, Liberty Development, Canadian Association, and Event and English. Over 520 attendees Platinum- Sponsors Federick Coordinator Neera Chakravorty. experienced this cultural event. Restaurant and LiDynasty This event was held at the Among the dignitaries in Indian Hakka Cuisine, Silver Flato Markham Theatre. attendance were MP , Sponsors- Deloitte, Top Notch The Indo-Chinese Hindi Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Employment Services Inc, and singing event provides a unique Mayor Jack Heath, Alan Ho- Toronto Printing Ltd. 11 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca April 16-30, 2018 community Mayor Tory, Councillor Colle introduce free parking, other supports for Eglinton businesses

Page One News of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT TORONTO-The City of construction period. To access Toronto introduced support for the discount, users must initiate a local businesses on Eglinton parking session through the TPA Avenue to encourage more app, click on session options, residents to visit during click on discount and enter construction of the Eglinton Crosstown; As part of Clean Crosstown LRT. Mayor John Toronto Together, the City will Tory and Councillor launch a blitz along Eglinton (Ward15 Eglinton-Lawrence) Avenue to clean the corridor. made the announcement this City Council also approved morning at the Maria A. Shchuka $100,000 for immediate programs library branch on Eglinton Avenue to assist impacted businesses West after visiting businesses along Eglinton Avenue. This along Eglinton Avenue. funding will support the “We are all looking forward implementation of the following to the completion of the programs: Expanding Digital Eglinton Crosstown LRT and Mainstreets to support the growth the transit it will deliver to of businesses by making the the city, but there are real adoption of digital technologies impacts on local businesses and easier; Economic scans for all neighbourhoods while we build Eglinton Business Improvement transit,” said Mayor Tory. “I Areas (BIAs) to identify key believe these supports will help demographic trends in Eglinton City committee in 2019. local businesses: A targeted mat cleaning initiative for local residents and businesses during neighbourhoods, the factors that “Bringing a project the size advertising campaign from businesses throughout 2018; construction.” either deter or attract people from of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT March to June to support the Funding the costs of installing To support local businesses shopping along Eglinton and the to one of the busiest arteries in Oakwood community and seven temporary bus shelters along Eglinton Avenue during development of strategies for the Toronto does have impacts on celebrate its Caribbean culture; along the corridor where bus construction, the City will BIAs to build upon or address the people traveling along and the summer 2018 Gallery City shelters have been removed due introduce the following these factors. through Eglinton Avenue as well initiative will double business to construction; Full funding of support: Toronto Parking In addition to these supports, the as the local businesses located participation from last year event fees for BIA and community Authority (TPA) will offer a City has commissioned a study to right along the corridor,” said to 100 participants, with 10 events along the Eglinton $6 discount code to use on the develop recommendations for a Councillor Colle. “I am happy identified to date. A formal Crosstown corridor held during Green P app for paid parking City-run program to enable retail to see that the City is working launch event will be held in the construction project; Full within 200 metres of Eglinton areas affected by construction together with Metrolinx to June; Radio advertisements on funding of the registration fees Avenue from Jane Street to Don projects to access supports to minimize the effects of this 15 radio stations until the end of for restaurants along Eglinton Mills Road (the equivalent of mitigate the negative economic construction.” June to reinforce shopping local Avenue to participate in the approximately two hours of free impact. To enhance the City’s and the Experience Eglinton Winterlicious and Summerlicious parking in most spots in the area). It is expected that a report on initiatives, Metrolinx has agreed campaign; Continuation of the events during the construction The code will run for the duration this study will be presented to a to the following supports for successful window washing and project. Fort York to host APTN’s Indigenous Being ME, ’s Day Live celebrations in June largest women’s Page One News cultural activities and live dance, theatre and film. Kicking TORONTO-In partnership music, while contributing to off on National Indigenous conference a major success with APTN, the City of Toronto’s the nationwide movement of Peoples Day on June 21, the Fort York National Historic reconciliation,” says Jean La festival also includes Na-Me-Res Page One News but an experience that allows will host Indigenous Day Live Rose, APTN’s Chief Executive Toronto’s Annual Traditional Pow TORONTO-Being ME, North a woman to express herself celebrations on Saturday, June 23 Officer. “We are honoured to be Wow on Saturday, June 23. America’s largest all women’s and learn from the powerful as part of the four-day Indigenous collaborating with the Toronto The Indigenous Arts Festival is conference attracted thousands expression of her fellow sisters, Arts Festival running from Indigenous Arts Festival, who produced by the City of Toronto in of women this past weekend through respectful discourse Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, have been providing annual partnership with the Mississaugas in downtown Toronto’s Metro that challenges norms and June 24. Day of the New Credit First Nation. Toronto Convention Centre. builds one’s foundation as she Indigenous Day Live, Canada’s activities for many years.” The event is presented by TD The day-long event, organized embraces and builds her life both largest national celebration “These events, which with financial support from the by women for women, offered professionally and personally,” in recognition of Indigenous comprise Toronto’s largest and Tim powerful presentations and says event director NailaKibria. peoples, will feature daytime National Indigenous Peoples Hortons. engaging workshops that Now in its seventh year, Being celebrations and free evening Day celebrations, are a result Fort York National Historic addressed the most pressing Muslimah Empowered (ME) concerts in Toronto, and of active collaboration between Site is one of 10 Toronto History issues facing Canadian women. is an event that helps women Ottawa, as well as a live broadcast the City and the Mississaugas Museums operated by the City of With well-renowned experts in navigate the various roles they on APTN (the Aboriginal Peoples of the New Credit First Nation Toronto. Since 1793, Fort York various fields, the event provided face- from the professional Television Network). alongside Indigenous artists has been an important military hands-on discussions on stopping world, to running a successful “National Indigenous Peoples from across the country,” said location and is known as Toronto’s harassment, navigating the household, and all the facets of Day and the Indigenous Arts Councillor Michael Thompson founding landscape. Located in sexology debate, and on staying life in between. The event’s focus Festival recognize the unique (Ward 37 Scarborough Centre), the heart of downtown Toronto, fit, flexible and healthy in is to celebrate the successes of culture, history and significant Chair of the City’s Economic this 43-acre heritage conservation both mind and body. It offered women, and to encourage the contributions made by First Development and Culture district is home to Canada’s dialogue on how to work with the expression of the best in one’s Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples Committee. “The celebration largest collection of original Canadian community and help self, in whichever capacity to our city and to Canadian reflects Toronto’s commitment War of 1812 buildings. The fort those under-represented, such it is. To this end, Being ME society,” said Mayor John Tory. to celebrating diversity and offers permanent exhibits and as working with the indigenous emphasizes self-development, “I encourage all residents to join reinforces Fort York’s growing immersive multimedia displays community to uphold their rights, empowerment, community in the celebrations this June and legacy as an inclusive reflection at the Visitor Centre, ongoing aiding refugees as they settle, and leadership, and sisterhood. This for those who cannot attend, to of our history.” programming and events, site welcoming newcomers here in conference embarks upon the tune in to the Indigenous Day Along with Indigenous Day tours, military displays, historic Canada. Furthermore, it provided mission to give all women a Live broadcast on APTN.” Live, the four-day Indigenous Arts cooking demonstrations, and the an outlet for creativity, where voice and an outlet to express the “Indigenous Day Live Festival at Fort York will feature annual Indigenous Arts Festival. women came together and shared reality of their lifestyles, to share brings Canadians together to the sounds of some of the most Fort York National Historic Site in the beauty of the arts, through accomplishments that benefit celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ recognized Canadian entertainers is also home to the first phase of poetry and song. humanity, and to inspire others to accomplishments, through in Indigenous music, visual arts, The Bentway. “Being ME is not just an event, do the same. April 16-30, 2018 12 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca community Ontario commits over $11 billion to build first phase of High Speed Rail

Page One News convenient new travel option that This project is one in a series affordable during this period so we are taking action. We are LONDON-Premier Kathleen will reduce carbon emissions, of major investments Ontario of rapid economic change. The going to build this line — because Wynne was at Info-Tech in while creating new opportunities is making to build and expand plan includes free prescription high speed rail is going to unlock London to highlight Ontario’s for workers, businesses and public transit and transition drugs for everyone under 25, so many benefits for people and historic investment to build a anyone traveling in this part of to a low-carbon innovation and 65 or over, through the businesses across Southwestern high speed rail line along the Ontario. economy. These investments biggest expansion of medicare Ontario.” — Kathleen Wynne, Toronto-Windsor corridor that Electric-powered trains include the transformational GO in a generation, free tuition will connect communities and will move at speeds of up to Regional Express Rail (RER) for hundreds of thousands of “We are creating more create jobs and economic growth 250 kilometres per hour on a project, which will introduce students, a higher minimum wage transportation choices for people across Southwestern Ontario. combination of existing track all-day, two-way service every and better working conditions, across Southwestern Ontario, As announced in the 2018 and new dedicated rail corridors. 15 minutes across the GO rail and easier access to affordable and building an integrated Budget, the government will The high speed trains will network, with electrified service child care. transportation system that is make an initial investment of dramatically reduce travel times on core segments, including the “We have to be bold and prepared to meet the demands more than $11 billion to support -- to an estimated 73 minutes Union Pearson Express. Weekly visionary right now and invest of the future. I am thrilled to construction of Phase One of between London and Toronto trips across the entire GO rail in the kind of future we know we announce this initial investment the project between Toronto Union Station. This will give network will grow from about are capable of. This is just no time of more than $11 billion and London. Canada’s first high people a faster and greener 1,500 to nearly 6,000 by 2025. for government to sit still and let towards this historic project. speed rail line -- the largest way to get around, and will Building high speed rail opportunities pass Ontario by. High speed rail will connect new investment in the Budget help businesses attract talented is part of the government’s The best time to build high speed communities like never before.” -- will slash travel times in half workers from across a wider plan to support care, create rail was thirty years ago. The — Kathryn McGarry, Minister of along the corridor, offer people a area. opportunity and make life more second best time is right now, Transportation

MPP Michael Chan a role model for Pakistan, India central immigrants: Amanda Yeung Collucci banks clamp down on Page One News The Liberal MPP candidate MARKHAM-Councillor Ward from Markham-Unionville crypto-currencies 6 and MPP Liberal candidate thanked MPP Michael Chan for Page One News microfinance banks, as well from Markham-Unionville working hard as International ISLAMABAD-State Bank of as payment system operators riding Amanda Yeung Collucci Trade Minister, bringing Pakistan (SBP) has told banks and payment service providers has praised the services of investments to Ontario and and other financial services not to facilitate account International Trade Minister working closely with the City providers not to support virtual holders seeking to carry out and MPP Michael Chan who of Markham to contribute to the currency transactions. transactions in the form of ICO announced his decision not to growth of our City. In a statement on its website tokens and cryptocurrencies, seek re-election. Amanda Yeung Collucci and in a tweet, the SBP advised Meanwhile, the Reserve In a press release, Amanda also mentioned MPP Michael the general public that it regulates Bank of India has issued a Yeung Collucci said MPP Chan’s role and contribution Markham Thornhill community both domestic and international detailed circular stating any Michael Chan’s extraordinary in the expansion of Markham with her dedication and payment and money transfer regulated entities that already work for the community across Stouffville Hospital as well experience,” Amanda said. services. provide virtual currency the province in general and as paving way for the York International Trade Minister Pakistan’s announcement services are required to cut all Markham in particular speaks for University in Markham in the Michael Chan has announced follows one by India’s central ties within three months. itself. “He has set a role model near future. that he will not be running in the bank from having any links Such services include for immigrants for what we can Amanda Yeung Collucci also upcoming election, citing health to virtual currency dealers, maintaining accounts, accomplish when we put the welcomed Juanita Nathan, a long concerns. “I am announcing which immediately slashed registering, trading, settling, community’s interest at heart. time Markham resident and Vice today that I will not be seeking cryptocurrency prices on local clearing, giving loans against He set the path for the Chinese Chair of the York Region District re-election in June. While this exchanges. virtual tokens, accepting them community to engage in politics School Board and Markham was not an easy decision, it was a As per reports, the SBP said as collateral, opening accounts and become part of the next Trustee for putting her name necessary one that will allow me anyone using virtual currencies of exchanges that deal with generation of elected officials forward to run for nomination in to focus on some health concerns to transfer funds outside Pakistan them and transfer funds in at the Federal, Provincial and the Markham Thornhill riding. that have recently developed,” could be prosecuted. The SBP accounts relating to purchase municipal level,” she said. “She will be a great voice for the Chan said in a statement. also asked commercial and or sale of virtual currencies.

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Page One News of her bringing up and abusive M I S S I S S A U G A - S a h a r a married life. Also, she spoke how Senior Services Club celebrated she succeeded as a woman even International Women’s Day on after all the hurdles from her Thursday March 1, 2018. family. Narinder Dhuga, the President Amandeep Kaur, COO of of the club welcomed and thanked Punjabi Community Services the Women’s committee for was introduced as our key note organizing such a wonderful event. speaker. Makhan Singh recited Jyoti Sharma introduced key a beautiful poem while Mohini note speaker Samra Zafar who Bharti sang a Hindi song which highlighted her personal story was enjoyed by everyone. April 16-30, 2018 14 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca community

MARKHAM-City of Markham and the Markham Race Relations Committee presented Many Faces of Markham 2018, an annual cultural celebration held in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year’s theme was ‘Unity Through Diversity: Protecting Rights and Promoting Inclusion’ and supported the municipality’s commitment to the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination and their focus to promote respect, understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and the inclusion of racialized communities into the cultural fabric of the municipality.

SCARBOROUGH-Liberal candidate from Scarborough Centre Mazhar TORONTO-Team Mazhar Shafiq celebrating the win of Ramon Estaris who Shafiq was present at the Easter service at Hellenic Home for the Aged bagged the Provincial Liberal nomination in York Centre. to wish the community a Happy Easter. Sahara Senior Services celebrates Multicultural Day Page One News Urmil Sandhawalia, Club’s Vice M I S S I S S A U G A - S a h a r a President was introduced and Senior Services celebrated she thanked all the guests and Multicultural Day at Sagan members for coming to the event. Banquet Hall, Mississauga. Jyoti Sharma introduced It was organized by the Minister of Senior Affairs Women’s Committee under the Hon. who guidance of President Narinder congratulated Sahara Senior Dhuga. Sushma Aggarwal Services for organizing welcomed all the members and Multicultural Day event. guests for coming to this event Sukhpal Chodda performed and introduced Jyoti Sharma a beautiful dance on a Punjabi who handled her Emcee duties number. nicely. Narinder Dhuga thanked Bernard Jordaan, president the Women’s committee, of MSSC, congratulated the event. He mentioned that we the distinguished guests and Sahara Senior Services for need this kind of events more so the members for gracing the organizing such an open minded that we all could understand each occassion. Narinder Dhuga Multicultural event. other better. He also mentioned also thanked the sponsors and Orlander Marshal, the president that Pak Pioneers is very proud the Municipal, Provincial and of Mississauga 55 plus Car-Can to be working very closely with Federal Governments for helping group spoke about History Sahara Senior Services. members. sang beautiful songs which Sahara Senior Services through and the senior members of this Sukhjit Singh of Peel Gujrati Heritage members were appreciated and enjoyed Grants. He highlighted the club performed a beautiful group Multicultural Council spoke very performed a Garba dance. Gidha by everyone. Sumesh Nanda importance of Multiculturalism dance. highly of Sahara Senior Services a Punjabi dance was performed captured every beautiful moment and made a statement that he Naveed Chaudhry of Pak and PMC’s seniors participated by Sahara Senior Services female with his photography. is waiting for the day when Pioneers congratulated Sahara by performing a colorful group members. Everyone enjoyed tasty snacks we all will ‘Live and let live”. Senior Services for organizing dance by their Chinese senior Bhupinder Singh Rattan and lunch. 15 ǀ www.pageonenews.ca April 16-30, 2018 community

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Page One News surgical care at MSH. The team Services and Chief Practice gastroscopies to baby deliveries. Hospital is one of the top 10 MARKHAM– From April of medical professionals are Officer, MSH. “I do feel we have They will also provide learning health facilities in Nepal and 18 to 21, a team of Markham eager to donate their time and a moral and social obligation to opportunities for local medical is operated by The Hillary Stouffville Hospital (MSH) talent to help the impoverished help others in need, to use the workers. Dr. Mitesh Mehta, a Foundation. The team will physicians, clinicians and country that was devastated resources that we have and to Radiologist at MSH is excited work with Amelia Hillary of supporters will travel to by a severe earthquake in try to make a difference.” The to share some insight from his The Hillary Foundation and Phaphlu, Nepal to assist in the 2015. “I’m excited about the health care team will share subspecialty. “I’ve put together Dr. Mingma Sherpa, the clinic Solukhumbu District Hospital opportunity to challenge myself expertise in a wide variety some slides to teach the doctors director, who are experienced and a nearby school. The team of physically on the mountain, but of medical areas: emergency, and midwives there how to do in hosting visiting doctors from volunteers are heading to Nepal more importantly to use my midwifery, family practice, some of the ultrasounds that outside countries to provide as part of MSH Trek Everest – skills as a nurse and medical gastroenterology, plastics, they want to do—so I’m looking services. Follow their journey an expedition that involves 18 administrator to help in the dentistry and radiology. They forward to teaching them,” he volunteering in Phaphlu days of trekking to Base Camp Nepalese clinics,” said Barb will assist with everything from said. and trekking to Everest at Mount Everest in support of Steed, Executive VP Patient fractures, to skin excisions, to The Solukhumbu District mshtrekeverest.ca.