International Students Can Work Full Time 20-Hour Restriction Removed If They Work in Essential Services Like Health Care, Food Distribution Etc

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Support Announced For Indigenous Businesses, page 6 Rediscovering Hope & Goodness In The World, page 10 Peel Police Chief Hails ‘Unsung Heroes’, page 13 International Students Can Work Full Time 20-Hour Restriction Removed If They Work In Essential Services Like Health Care, Food Distribution Etc. Ottawa: The government rule change provides health-care 4% of health-care students at that will remove the restriction that facilities with access to addition- time. allows international students to al well-trained workers at a time Meanwhile, Minister Men- work a maximum of 20 hours per when they are badly needed. decino has also announced the week while classes are in session, Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., winners of this year’s IRCC Em- provided they are working in an M.P., Minister of Immigration, ployer Awards for Newcomer essential service or function, such Refugees and Citizenship, said: Employment. ach year, Immigra- as health care, critical infrastruc- “Immigrants, temporary foreign tion, Refugees and Citizenship ture, or the supply of food or oth- workers and international stu- Canada (IRCC) recognizes the er critical goods. dents are making important con- innovative efforts of businesses During the COVID-19 out- tributions as frontline workers across Canada in improving the break, workers in certain roles in health care and other essential integration of newcomers into the and industries have been under service sectors. We know and labour market. considerable pressure, and the value their efforts and sacrifices The 4 winners were com- government recognizes that inter- to keep Canadians healthy and mended for their exemplary work national students who are already ensure the delivery of critical to help newcomers find and retain present in Canada will help meet goods and services.” jobs, and to enhance their em- Image by StockSnap from Pixabay the challenges of the pandemic. • International students and ployment skills. These organiza- For instance, thousands of in- their employers should consult if the work the student is doing 2020. Statistics Canada reported tions have taken exceptional steps ternational students are studying Public Safety and Emergency would allow them to work more that in 2017–2018, more than to welcome and value newcomers in health- and emergency service- Preparedness Canada’s Guidance than 20 hours per week during the 11,000 international students entering the labour market, and to related programs, including many on Essential Services and Func- academic session. were enrolled in health-care pro- support their overall settlement who are nearly fully trained and tions in Canada During the CO- • This temporary rule change grams at Canada’s universities and integration in Canada. ready to graduate. 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Lic # 1 3158 Trump Orders Shut Down Of All Immigration New York: In a sudden been receptive to those coming in twist, US President Donald legally, although he has tried to Trump has announced that he was change the qualifications. shutting the country to legal im- Trump has said that he wanted migration temporarily through an to change the existing immigra- executive order. tion system to give preference “In light of the attack from the based on merit to immigrants Invisible Enemy, as well as the coming for jobs at the expense need to protect the jobs of our of other categories like relatives, great American Citizens, I will which he wants to end. be signing an Executive Order to He said that he was working to temporarily suspend immigration replace the current “immigration into the United States,” he tweet- system with one based on merit, ed on Monday night. welcoming those who follow the Trump refers to COVID-19 as rules, contribute to our economy, the “Invisible Enemy”. support themselves financially, He made a campaign against and uphold our values”. illegal immigrants a key part of It would appear that by say- Photo by Sidney Pearce on Unsplash his election platform, but so has Continued on page 3 A-2 | Friday, April 24, 2020 www.WeeklyVoice.com www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, April 24, 2020 | A-3 Ontario Acts To Protect Long Term Care Homes Measures Put In Place Include 24/7 Response Teams, Supply Of PPEs, Hospital Network Support TORONTO: The Ontario gov- which has already helped more prevention controls in long-term ernment is making progress on than 30 homes by putting in place care homes: the implementation of the COV- infection control protocols, re- ◦ In Toronto alone, five hos- ID-19 Action Plan for Protecting solving staffing issues, and ful- pitals (Michael Garron Hospital, Long-Term Care Homes. filling personal protective equip- Women’s College, North York The government has introduced ment needs. General, Unity Health Toronto more aggressive testing, screen- • Launching 31 Infection Pre- and Mount Sinai Hospital) have ing, and surveillance, deployed vention and Control interven- been engaged to support approxi- specialized teams from hospitals, tions, which are currently in mately 40 long-term care homes public health and the home care progress, with six assessments in the city. sector, recruited additional front- already completed. ◦ Other hospital partners and line staff, and increased personal • Continuing to identify criti- health partners have stepped up protective equipment. cal 24-, 48-, and 72-hour help to help their local homes, includ- Premier Doug Ford, Christine that homes need by matching ing Trillium Health Partners, Elliott, Deputy Premier and Min- qualified people and volunteers Halton Healthcare, Grand River, ister of Heath, and Dr. Merrilee who can help with duties, includ- Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term ing nursing support and cleaning. and the Ottawa Hospital. Care. Photo by Jeff Sheldon on Unsplash • Responding to every escalat- ◦ More than 70 volunteers, in- “Within 48 hours of launched request for personal protective cluding registered nurses, social ing our Action Plan, we sent in intend to make a formal request staff and residents. To date, ap- equipment from long-term care workers, administration and med- reinforcements to further protect for assistance from the federal proximately 11,600 tests have homes within 24 hours through ical doctors, have been recruited our most vulnerable seniors and government.” been completed amongst resi- the following measures: from the University Health Net- those who care for them in our The government has intro- dents in long-term care. ◦ Daily monitoring of and re- work to assist long-term care long-term care homes,” said Pre- duced the following measures: • Conducting additional test- porting against performance tar- homes in the GTA. mier Ford, while making the an- • Assisting 20 long-term care ing of asymptomatic residents get of 100 per cent of critical need “We must continue to act nouncement on April 22. “I want homes, which were previously and staff outside of the testing requests being shipped within 24 swiftly and decisively to keep our to emphasize that every option is experiencing outbreaks, to be- guidance at 21 long-term care hours. loved ones in long-term care safe, on the table to get our long-term come now outbreak-free. homes. • Working with hospitals as well as their caregivers,” said care homes what they need to • Increasing testing on both • Setting up a 24/7 Long-Term across the province to deploy Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister stop the spread. That is why we symptomatic and asymptomatic Care COVID-19 Response Team, additional staffing and infection of Long-Term Care. “ $9B Aid For Students To Get Through Summer

HIGH RATIO ONLY* 5 Yrs Fixed @2.59%* 5 Yrs Variable A student at a summer job. Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash @2.30%* OTTAWA: Prime Minister, Justin education in the fall. Trudeau, on Thursday announced support Ottawa will expand existing federal em- of nearly $9 billion for post-secondary ployment, skills development, and youth students and recent graduates. The plan programming to create up to 116,000 jobs, will provide financial support they need placements, and other training opportuni- Rajesh Khurana, MBA this summer, help them continue their ties to help students find employment and Principal Broker studies in the fall, and help many get the develop valuable skills this summer and Cell: 416-616-1300 experience they need to start their careers. over the coming months. In addition, to These measures include launching: help students continue their studies in the • the proposed Canada Emergency fall, the government will: Student Benefit, to provide support to • double the Canada Student Grants students and new graduates who are not for all eligible full-time students to up eligible for the Canada Emergency Re- to $6,000 and up to $3,600 for part-time sponse Benefit. This benefit would pro- students in 2020-21. The Canada Student Tel: 289-521-6900 vide $1,250 per month for eligible stu- Grants for Students with Permanent Dis- dents or $1,750 per month for eligible abilities and Students with Dependents 1305 Matheson Blvd. E, Mississauga ON L4W 1R1 students with dependents or disabilities. would also be doubled. The benefit would be available from May • broaden eligibility for student finan- • [email protected] • www.mortgagediligent.com to August 2020. cial assistance by removing student’s and *Rates are subject to change without notice. • FSCO # 10252, OAC, E&O.E. Some conditions apply.* • the new Canada Student Service spouse’s contributions in 2020-21. Grant, which will help students gain valu- • enhance the Canada Student Loans able work experience and skills while they Program by raising the maximum weekly help their communities during the COV- amount that can be provided to a student ID‑19 pandemic. For students who choose in 2020-21 from $210 to $350. to do national service and serve their com- • extend graduate research scholarships munities, the new Canada Student Service and postdoctoral fellowships, and supple- Grant will provide up to $5,000 for their ment federal research grants, Trump Halts Immigration Continued from page 1 on his anti-immigrant agenda” having ing that the temporary ban was “to protect failed to take the COVID-19 crisis seri- the jobs of our great American Citizens”, ously. “The American people are fed up,” Trump was trying to appeal to 22 million Harris, who is of Indian and Jamaican de- people who have lost their jobs so far due scent, tweeted. the COVID-19 pandemic. US diplomatic missions in several The announcement made through, Twit- countries have stopped holding immigrant ter, his favourite vehicle for important visa interviews, although according to the decisions, was as terse as it was muddled New Delhi embassy website it appeared leaving hanging when he would enact it, that interviews were continuing with in- how long it would be in effect and how it terviews for some categories done only at will square with the immigration laws and the Mumbai consulate. The immigration quotas enacted by Congress. service has also temporarily stopped im- Democrat Representative Don Beyer migration interviews within the US be- pointed out in a tweet that “immigration cause of the social distancing rules. has nearly stopped and the US has far Trump had already barred asylum-seek- more (coronavirus) cases than any other ers from coming through the Mexican country”. “This is just xenophobic scape- border and authorities have been returning goating,” he said. to Mexico anyone caught crossing over il- Trump has already banned non-citizens, legally. Illustrating the dilemma over the who are not already permanent residents availability of jobs and citizens ready for (or green card-holders) from 28 European back-breaking work, US agriculture relies countries, China and Iran from travelling heavily on foreign workers and gives tem- to the US and air connections from sev- porary visas to tens of thousands of them eral countries are not operating making it every year because few here will do them. difficult for immigrant visa-holders from Trump has been under pressure from US many others to come in. farmers to allow in the temporary farm The announcement also drew a swift labour. He had said earlier this month: rebuke from Democrat Senator Kamala “I’ve given the commitment to the farm- Harris, who accused him of “shamelessly ers: They’re going to continue to come. politicising this pandemic to double down Or we’re not going to have any farmers.” A-4 | Friday, April 24, 2020 national www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Employment Boost For Foreign Students Bala Menon Continued from page 1 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS The 2020 winners are: Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) • Glen Haven Manor—New Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu Glasgow, Nova Scotia Harj Chaggar • KPMG in Canada—Toronto, Amitabh Saxena Ontario • MUFG Fund Services Ltd.— Graphic Design Halifax, Nova Scotia Tamarind Tree • White Hat Drycleaners and Commercial Laundry—Camp- Account MANAGERS Manu Ramachandran bell River, British Columbia G Prasaad Minister Mendicino made the Rohit Malhotra announcement at the 2020 Em- Maha ployer Council of Champions Summit and Awards, organized ONLINE MARKETING by Hire Immigrants Ottawa. The MANAGER summit brings together business, Amitabh Saxena government and civic leaders to for a dialogue about the effective LEGAL ADVISOR integration of refugees and immi- Dr. Keshav Agnihotri grants into the labour force, and There are over 700,000 international students in Canada. Photo by Caleb Minear on Unsplash ACCOUNTS to celebrate employer excellence. Asha J Singhh Mendicino said: “I am so • Glen Haven recently recruit- has hired 27 staff who were new 2018, a total of 721,205 interna- pleased with the outstanding ef- ed 15 continuing care assistants to the province and 19 new inter- tional students at all levels stud- photographer forts these organizations have from Kenya and Jordan through national graduates. Of these 46 ied in Canada—the largest num- Manohar Sagoo made to ensure that their new- the Economic Mobility Pathways newcomers hired, the retention ber ever. Nearly 54,000 former comer employees feel welcome Project. rate is 91%. students became permanent resi- Gross Circulation: 30,000 and have the support they need to • KPMG mentored 28 new- • Seven of 10 employees at dents in Canada in 2018. CCNA Verified Circulation: realize their full potential in Can- comers in 2019 and have hired 13 the Campbell River-based White In 2018, international students 29,997 ada. Settlement and integration newcomer mentees to their firm Hat Drycleaners and Commer- in Canada contributed an estimat- Aug 14, 2015 (Printed at Metroland) is a 2-way street, and these em- over the course of their involve- cial Laundry are newcomers to ed $21.6 billion to Canada’s GDP ployers recognize that they have ment with the Toronto Region Canada. and supported almost 170,000 a role to play in helping newcom- Immigrant Employment Coun- ••••• jobs for Canada’s middle class. ers maximize their potential and cil’s Mentoring Partnership pro- Between 2014 and 2018, the This is a significant economic contribute to Canada’s economy gram. number of international students contribution—and one that is felt All advertising in The Weekly and society in a meaningful way.” • Since January 2019, MUFG in Canada increased by 68%. In right across the country. 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We istered by Canadian Heritage of Canada and Ontario are in- and British Columbia, and the Al- nesses get the financing they need are working in close consulta- with the support of its partners. vesting up to $1 million in new berta Orphan Well Association, to during this period of uncertainty. tion with all impacted businesses • The National Research funding to connect workers with clean up orphan and/or inactive The support will be available to across the country to take action Council of Canada’s Industrial in-demand jobs in the agri-food oil and gas wells – creating thou- medium-sized businesses with where it is required, and are pre- Research Assistance Program sector to keep the nation’s supply sands of jobs and having lasting larger financing needs, beginning pared to take further targeted ac- provides advice, connections, chains strong and store shelves environmental benefits. with companies in Canada’s en- tion as needed.” and funding to help Canadian stocked during the COVID-19 • provide up to $750 million ergy sector, to help them main- • Canada’s Regional Develop- small and medium-sized busi- pandemic. to create a new proposed Emis- tain operations and keep their ment Agencies help businesses nesses increase their innovation Through the Canadian Agri- sions Reduction Fund to reduce employees on the job. and innovators grow and suc- capacity and take their ideas to cultural Partnership (the Partner- emissions in Canada’s oil and gas These measures are part of the ceed. They focus on advancing market. ship), the federal and provincial sector, with a focus on methane. Government of Canada’s com- and diversifying regional econo- • The Government of Canada governments will provide sup- This fund will provide primarily prehensive economic plan to mies and helping communities will provide funding to clean up port that will help people connect repayable contributions to con- help Canadians and businesses thrive. orphan and/or inactive oil and gas with job opportunities in the sec- ventional and offshore oil and through this period of uncertain- • There are six Regional De- wells, including: tor quickly. gas firms to support their invest- ty. We will continue to monitor velopment Agencies across the o up to $1 billion to the Gov- This program would help pri- ments to reduce greenhouse gas this evolving situation closely, country: the Canadian Northern ernment of Alberta mary agriculture, food processing emissions. Of this amount, $75 and take additional actions as Economic Development Agency, o up to $400 million to the companies and grocery retail to million will be allocated to the needed to protect our health and Western Economic Diversifica- Government of Saskatchewan recruit and train workers who are offshore sector. safety, and stabilize the economy. tion Canada, FedNor, FedDev o up to $120 million to the important to keeping the essential • expand eligibility for the Trudeau said: “Many Canadian Ontario, Canada Economic De- Government of British Columbia food supply chain functioning, new Business Credit Availability businesses are facing economic velopment for Quebec Regions, o $200 million to the Alberta the Ford Government announced. Program announced on March hardships and uncertainty during and the Atlantic Canada Opportu- Orphan Well Association. The the COVID-19 pandemic. nities Agency. Association will fully repay this “They give hardworking Cana- • The Community Futures amount. dians the jobs they rely on to pro- Program is a community-driven, • On March 13, 2020, the Gov- vide for their families and they economic development program ernment of Canada announced Did you see need our help in these difficult designed to help communities in $65 billion in additional support in the paper... times. We will continue to take Canada’s rural areas develop and to businesses through a new Busi- decisive action to support Cana- implement strategies to deal with ness Credit Availability Program. dian businesses, protect Cana- a changing economic environ- Under the program, Export dian jobs, and keep our economy ment. Development Canada and the strong.” • The COVID-19 Emergency Business Development Bank of Bill Morneau, Minister of Fi- Support Fund for Cultural, Heri- Canada are providing direct lend- nance, said: “The COVID-19 tage and Sport Organizations will ing and other types of financial pandemic has had a profound provide $500 million to help ad- support at market rates to vi- impact on the Canadian econ- dress the financial needs of af- able businesses and organizations omy. That is why we are taking fected organizations within these whose access to financing would unprecedented measures today sectors. The Fund will be admin- otherwise be restricted. the hardware store is having I’ve got Agreement Reached With OSSTF a huge Home two rooms TORONTO Stephen Lecce, dents and parents. That is exactly tion. Moreover, we remain deter- to paint. Ontario Minister of Education, what we have done by reaching mined to continuously strengthen Improvement has issued the following state- deals with every education union teacher-led learning and virtual Sale? ment after reaching a tentative in this province. learning for the benefit of our stu- agreement with Ontario Second- “During this entire process, dents, and we continue to look to ary School Teachers’ Federation our aim was to ensure our young our educators to rise to the chal- (OSSTF) and the Ontario Pub- people receive the best education lenge and deliver quality educa- Community Newspapers lic School Boards’ Association we can offer, so they can develop tion to every child, wherever they (OPSBA), and the OSSTF Edu- the skills they need to succeed in may live.” Your Local Social Network cation Workers and the Council the classroom and in the jobs of • Parents still have time to ap- of Trustees’ Associations (CTA): the future. ply for Support for Parents, finan- “Our priority has always been “We will remain focused on cial support provided to parents THE WEEKLY VOICE to reach good deals with teachers’ the government’s dual priority for each day of school or child and education workers’ unions, of keeping students safe while care their child missed on ac- that advance the priorities of stu- ensuring the continuity of educa- count of a labour disruption. www.WeeklyVoice.com Friday, April 24, 2020 | A-5

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The funding will allow for • The funding will allow for short-term, interest-free loans interest-free loans, as well as and non-repayable contributions non-repayable contributions, to through Aboriginal Financial In- help Indigenous businesses un- stitutions, which offer financing able to access the government’s and business support services to existing COVID-19 support mea- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis sures. businesses. These measures will Additional funding will help help 6,000 Indigenous-owned Aboriginal Financial Institutions businesses get through these dif- cover operational expenses, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets community members in the Tsilhqot’in in Title Lands, ficult times. help the National Aboriginal British Columbia. File photo by Adam Scotti (PMO) The announcement is part of Capital Corporations Association the Government of Canada’s is taking action. This targeted rural or remote locations and Canadians and stabilize our econ- increase its operational capacity. COVID-19 Economic Response support will help First Nations, having less access to capital, omy,” an official statement said • The National Aboriginal Plan. Inuit and Métis businesses have are disproportionately affected “Indigenous businesses pro- Capital Corporations Association Trudeau said: “We will always greater access to financing that by this unprecedented situation. vide jobs, goods, and services to is a network of 59 Aboriginal Fi- be there for Canadian businesses, will help them stay strong, so The support provided will allow communities, and are an impor- nancial Institutions providing a and we are working hard to make they can continue to grow and for maximum flexibility in sup- tant part of the Canadian econo- full range of financial services, sure that Indigenous business thrive when this crisis passes.” porting local businesses, whether my. loans, and grants to Indigenous owners have the support they Marc Miller, Minister of In- they be entrepreneurships, coop- Right now, they are facing entrepreneurs to start new and need during this period of uncer- digenous Services, added:“We erative businesses, or any of the challenges and economic hard- expand existing businesses. tainty. Entrepreneurs are at the continue to work in close coordi- many industries across Canada ships due to COVID-19. That is • On March 18, 2020, the Gov- heart of communities right across nation with communities, Indige- to continue contributing to their why the Government of Canada ernment of Canada announced the country, and we’re going to nous partners, and provinces and communities.” is taking action to make sure that that it would provide $305 mil- help them bridge to better times.” territories to ensure necessary “We will continue to monitor Indigenous business owners have lion for a new distinctions-based Bill Morneau, Minister of Fi- support to everyone in Canada. and respond to the wide-ranging access to the support they need to Indigenous Community Sup- nance, said: “Businesses across “Some Indigenous businesses impacts of COVID-19, and take get through this crisis,” the state- port Fund, to address immediate Canada are being impacted by who are already facing unique additional actions as needed to ment added. needs in First Nations, Inuit, and COVID-19 and the government challenges, including being in protect the health and safety of • Financial support for Indig- Métis communities. Man In Police Uniform Kills 22 In Nova Scotia HALIFAX: A man wearing a police life threatening injuries. RCMP Commis- sualties” inside and outside a Portapique Through the morning Sunday, police uniform went on a shooting rampage in sioner Brenda Lucki told CBC News on residence, he said, but they could not lo- updates about the active shooter investi- Canada’s Nova Scotia province, killing Sunday evening said the fatalities sur- cate the suspect. gation included warnings that Wortman 22 people, in the deadliest such attack in passed the 14 victims killed in the 1989 He added there were “multiple sites in was considered dangerous and may have the country’s history, officials said, add- Polytechnique massacre in Montreal. the area including structures that were on been dressed as an RCMP officer in a loo- ing that the suspected gunman was also Lucki said she believed the shooter had fire”, CBC News reported kalike RCMP vehicle. dead. an initial “motivation” at the beginning Later in the day, the suspect was “This is one of the most senseless acts The Royal Canadian Mounted Police that “turned to randomness”. stopped about 90 km away in Enfield, a of violence in our province’s history,” the (RCMP) said on Sunday night the sus- RCMP Chief Supt. Chris Leather said scene that was surrounded by a half dozen CBC report quoted Nova Scotia Premier pected shooter, 51-year-old Gabriel Wort- the first reports of an active shooter came police vehicles. Stephen McNeil as saying. man, was killed after being intercepted by earlier on Sunday from Portapique, a Yellow police tape surrounded the gas In a statement, Prime Minister Justin officers, the Canadian Broadcasting Cor- community about 40 km west of Truro, pumps, and a large silver-coloured SUV Trudeau said: “As a country, in moments poration (CBC) said in a news report. which residents described as a quiet place was being investigated by police. A body like these, we come together to support Of the 17 victims, RCMP Constable to live that attracts people from the pro- was seen lying at the gas station but the one another. Together we will mourn with Heidi Stevenson was killed in the ram- vincial capital of Halifax in summer. police did not comment on whether it was the families of the victims, and help them page, while a male officer suffered non- Upon arrival, police found “several ca- Wortman. get through this difficult time.” BC Museum Invites Stories About Shelters Will Become COVID-19 Pandemic Experience The Next Epicentre Of VICTORIA, BC: The Royal ment and health authorities have how museums collect, and to il- BC Museum launched COV- changed much of what we expe- lustrate the long-term value of a Covid-19 Warns NDP ID-19 Collecting For Our Time, rience in our daily lives, from the collection. The project is an open TORONTO: Without immedi- said Hwang, a professor and phy- a project that invites British Co- outdoors, to technology, to even invitation for all BC citizens to ate action, the Ontario NDP critic sician for people experiencing lumbians to tell the stories of their something as simple as grocery participate in the museum pro- for Poverty and Homelessness homelessness for over 20 years. experiences during the pandemic. shopping,” said Royal BC Mu- cess. Right now, the Royal BC Rima Berns-McGown, and phy- “We’ve seen large outbreaks of The museum and archives will seum CEO Prof. Jack Lohman. Museum is preparing to collect sicians and University of Toronto COVID-19 in shelters systems in work alongside communities “By providing their insights, BC perspectives, photos and objects Professor, Dr. Stephen Hwang, other jurisdictions. We need all to gather BC’s pandemic sto- citizens will have the opportunity that will help tell the story of this believe COVID-19 will spread levels of government to move ries now, as they occur, and will to describe how they feel history moment for future generations. through the homeless population immediately to provide housing develop a longer-term collecting should be written.” In this, the first stage of CO- like wildfire with devastating and widespread access to testing project capturing their legacy. The COVID-19 Collecting VID-19 Collecting For Our Time, consequences. to avert an impending disaster The Royal BC Museum wants to For Our Time project reflects the the museum and archives is col- “The prevalence of pre-ex- here.” hear from the people of BC: what evolving nature of museums as lecting information. The museum isting health conditions, shared Official Opposition Leader should be collected, and how will spaces for reflection and com- invites the citizens of BC to write washroom facilities and the im- Andrea Horwath and Berns-Mc- BC communities want to remem- mentary about significant social to forourtime@royalbcmuseum. possibility of physical distancing Gown have written to Doug Ford, ber this historic time? and environmental changes. bc.ca and describe what they in the shelter systems all add up asking for isolation and protec- “The pandemic and the re- The project is also a way to think should be captured for the to an impending disaster for peo- tion measures to be stepped up. sulting directives from govern- share with the public why and future. ple experiencing homelessness,” “Shelters were crowded at crisis levels before the pandemic began — it’s impossible to practice physical distancing there,” said Berns-McGown. “If we don’t step up protections and put in place a much stronger plan, we’re going to see prevent- able deaths, and new infections spread like wildfire. It’s a simple truth: housing will save lives and stop a potential second wave.” In their letter to Ford, Horwath and Berns-McGown push for the use of single hotel, motel or dorm rooms to isolate as many people as possible until Public Health officials determine it’s safe to loosen physical distancing measures. They have also urged the government to move forward quickly with existing plans for a 400-bed COVID-19 recovery site for the homeless here in Toronto. VISITORS, “The government has been warned by experts that this is coming. Davinder Singh “Every Ontarian’s life is pre- Call For Honest Advice cious. 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The border closing did not affect essen- On March 21, Canada and the US tial travel, including truck and rail traffic reached an agreement to close the border carrying food and goods, and medical to all non-essential travel for 30 days to staff travel to work. stem the spread of COVID-19, reports Photo: Makaristos/WikiCommons-via IANS Restricted flights between the two Xinhua news agency. countries also continued. “We know that there is a signifi- Last Wednesday, President Donald more than 400,000 people reportedly The extension comes a day after Cana- cant amount of time still before we can Trump indicated that there could be a crossed the border each day on average dian Public Safety Minister Bill Blair’s talk about loosening such restrictions,” loosening of measures sooner rather than prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. discussions with US officials. Trudeau said. later at the border, saying “Canada is do- Canadian Deputy Prime Minister “It’s another example of the excellent The March agreement is set to expire ing well”. Chrystia Freeland said that the decision collaboration between our two coun- on April 20. Some $1.7 billion worth of goods and of when to lift restrictions will not be tries,” Trudeau said. Not Driving Now Could Lead To A Outbreak Said To Be Peaking 96% Cut In Your Car Insurance TORONTO: Many Canadi- But Canadians shouldn’t wait • Our test driver saved 17% ans have been driving a lot less for insurance companies to an- on a monthly premium in down- in recent weeks because of the nounce rebates. Thouin stresses town Toronto and 43% on a COVID-19 pandemic. Not in- that drivers should take initia- monthly premium in down- forming your insurance company tive to reduce their premiums if town Montreal when he stopped of your changing driving habits, their driving habits have changed using his car for business. however, could be costing driv- significantly. “If you’re not driv- • Our test driver saved up to ers hundreds or even thousands ing your car at all, dropping your 96% on a monthly premium in of dollars, says Justin Thouin, coverages to the bare minimum downtown Toronto and 90% on Co-Founder and CEO of finan- can save a lot of money when it a monthly premium in down- TORONTO: The Ontario gov- tions of all Ontarians, those who cial rate comparison site Lowes- comes to car insurance.” . town Montreal when he stopped ernment has released updated are staying home and practising tRates.ca. The company released LowestRates.ca’s new report driving his car altogether. COVID-19 modelling, which physical distancing, and to the he- a report on Wednesday to illus- has broken down what an aver- “Canadian households are un- shows that the enhanced public roic efforts of our frontline health trate how Canadians could save age 29 year-old male driver pays der a lot of financial stress right health measures, including stay- care workers,” said Premier Doug money on their car insurance in for car insurance in both To- now...,” says Thouin. “The finding home and physically distanc- Ford. “But COVID-19 continues the midst of the pandemic. ronto and Montreal, and then ings in this report clearly demon- ing from each other, are working to be a clear and present danger, There are a few ways in which how much he could potentially strate that it is worth your time to to contain the spread of the virus especially to our seniors and most Canadians can ensure that they save from changing how much look into how you can save mon- and flatten the curve. vulnerable citizens. That is why aren’t overpaying for their auto he drives as a result of the CO- ey on your car insurance during However, the Chief Medical we must continue to follow the insurance. Some firms have an- VID-19 lockdown. the COVID-19 pandemic. We en- Officer of Health says emergency advice of our Chief Medical Of- nounced rebate or discount pro- The report shows: courage you to talk to your insur- measures must remain in place to ficer of Health and stay the course grams for customers. Thouin ex- • Our test driver saved 15% ance advisor to figure out what’s continue reducing the number of in order to keep people safe.” pects more companies to follow on a monthly premium in down- right for you and your familye.” cases and deaths. Ontario is now trending toward suit in the next few weeks. “I do town Toronto and 36% on a LowestRates.ca is an online “The modelling clearly dem- a best case scenario rather than a expect that insurers will look to monthly premium in down- rate comparison site for insur- onstrates that we are making worst case scenario and has sig- rebate or refund some premiums town Montreal when he stopped ance, mortgages, loans and credit progress in our fight against this nificantly improved its standing for the reduction in car use.” his daily commute to work. card rates in Canada. deadly virus. That’s due to the ac- as compared to March modelling. Undocumented & Migrant Workers Call For Supports OTTAWA: Undocumented and mi- • Like other low-wage workers, migrant grant workers from across Mexico and and undocumented workers spend the ma- Carribbean are calling on Prime Minister jority of their income on rent, basic neces- Trudeau to fill in gaps that exclude them sities, food and transportation. As such, from Canada Emergency Response Ben- they play a critical role in sustaining and efits (CERB). growing local economies. When income Essential agricultural and domestic disappears for the poorest, the effects are workers, cleaners, small business owners, amplified across the entire economy. students, and parents are being supported • Migrant Rights Network continues to by labour, migrant and medical leaders call for healthcare for all, enhanced work- to call for CERB to be made available ers protections, open work permits and to those without valid Social Insurance permanent resident status for all, an end to Numbers. detentions and deportations, community At least 1 in 22 people in Canada (over supports for migrants, Indigenous and ra- 1.8 million people) are migrants. The Mi- cialized people and global justice, see our grants Rights Network said: full petition: www.MigrantRights.ca/CO- • Income supports are essential to en- VID19. sure that workers who are sick or are po- These demands have been endorsed tential carriers to immunocompromised by Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian people can stay home. Income supports Federation of Students, 350 Canada and for migrants is necessary to flatten the more. curve. Migrant Rights Network is Canada’s Mi- • Over half a million people in Canada grant Coalition, and is made up of Butter- are undocumented, without Social Insur- fly (Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Sup- ance Numbers (SIN). Many have lost in- port Network), Caregivers’ Action Centre, come during COVID-19 and are suffering. Centre des travailleuses et travailleurs • There are 1.3 million study and work immigrants, Chinese Canadian National permit holders, and refugee claimants in Council Toronto, Collaborative Network Canada. Their SIN begins with ‘9’ and to End Exploitation, Cooper Institute and expires along with their immigration per- the Prince Edward Island Action Team for mits. To renew SIN, immigration permits Migrant Workers’ Rights, Durham Region must be renewed. COVID-19 has created Migrant Solidarity Network, FCJ Refugee enormous delays in permit processing, House, Fuerza Migrante Vancouver, GA- and hundreds of thousands of workers are BRIELA Ontario, IAVGO Community without income supports. Legal Clinic, Income Security Advocacy • Migrants and undocumented people Centre, Migrant Students United, Mi- are over-represented in essential indus- grant Worker Solidarity Network - Mani- tries. They work in agriculture, cleaning, toba, Migrant Workers Alliance - Niagara, in long term care facilities, grocery stores, Ontario, Migrant Workers Alliance for restaurants, warehouses, domestic work Change, Migrante (Alberta, BC, Canada, and as truck drivers and delivery workers. Manitoba, Ontario), No One Is Illegal • Migrant and undocumented workers (Toronto, Halifax, London, Vancouver), pay retail tax on purchases, and property Migrant Resource Centre Canada, OCASI taxes through rent. Most pay income tax, – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving EI and CPP. Immigrants, OHIP For All, PCLS Com- • 42.9% of non-permanent residents munity Legal Clinic, Radical Action with are low-income (as compared to 12.5% Migrants in Agriculture (RAMA), Okana- of non-immigrants, and 17.9% of im- gan region, BC, Sanctuary Health, Soli- ashtoncollege.ca migrants). They are therefore extremely darity Across Borders, South Asian Legal ashtoncollege.ca vulnerable to economic crises - a single Clinic of Ontario, UFCW Canada, UNI- ashtoncollege.ca missed paycheque causes irreversible FOR, Vancouver Committee for Domestic harm to health, safety, and future life pos- Workers and Caregivers Rights, Workers sibilities. Action Centre and Workers United. A-8 | Friday, April 24, 2020 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Innovative Solutions Sought To Combat Covid-19 Rapid Research Fund & Pandemic Threat Response Platform Being Set Up To Support Health System TORONTO: The Ontario gov- aged to submit proposals through vaccine, enhancing testing pro- ernment is investing $20 million the new Ontario Together web- cedures, or improving modelling to advance medical research and site. This portal was established tools to help track the virus. develop tools and resources to to locate or manufacture emer- • Ontario is developing a new combat COVID-19 and other gency products and identify im- platform, the Pandemic Threat infectious diseases through the mediate and innovative solutions Response (PANTHR), to provide Ontario COVID-19 Rapid Re- to help support the province’s re- secure and anonymized health search Fund. The government is sponse to COVID-19. data that will allow researchers calling on all of the province’s The website also includes an to support health system planning world-class research institutions, option for research institutions, in and responsiveness, including the postsecondary institutions, and addition to individuals, corpora- immediate need to analyze the non-profit scientific partners to tions and other entities, to submit current COVID-19 outbreak. take action in the development of ideas about how to expand health • The Ministry of Colleges innovative solutions to track and care capacity and knowledge, bet- and Universities is supporting defeat COVID-19. ter utilize artificial intelligence, researchers currently conducting The investment is part of On- and build Ontario’s current and Ontario Research Fund and Early tario’s Action Plan: Responding future supply chain capacity. Re- Researcher Award projects by al- to COVID-19, said Premier Doug search submissions through the lowing salary payments, chang- Ford when announcing the plan Ontario Together portal will be ing reporting deadlines and ex- along with Ross Romano, Minis- accepted until April 24, 2020. tending projects that would have ter of Colleges and Universities. “When we launched Ontario otherwise been completed before “We have some of the best Together on March 21st, our March 31, 2021. and brightest minds anywhere in top-notch care for patients.” valuable research . province’s medical technology • Postsecondary institutions the world right here in Ontario,” Ontario’s postsecondary edu- “Our province, our country and and pharmaceutical companies have donated hundreds and thou- said Premier Ford. “Whether it’s cation sector and research com- the entire world face an unprec- stepped up to offer made-in-On- sands of items like personal pro- developing a vaccine, using 3-D munity has already taken on a edented situation, and the innova- tario solutions in the fight against tective equipment and ventilators. printers to make personal protec- leadership role to combat COV- tion and expertise of our research COVID-19,” said Vic Fedeli, • Ontario is working with col- tive equipment or designing bet- ID-19. Colleges and universities, community is needed now more Minister of Economic Develop- leges to get trained paramedic ter portable ventilators, our bril- research hospitals and institutes than ever,” said Minister Roma- ment, Job Creation and Trade. students into the workforce. Col- liant researchers are leading the across the province have stepped no. “We need to continue mobi- • A diverse field of COVID-19 leges will provide training oppor- charge in the fight against CO- up to support their local com- lizing people and ideas and lever- research will be eligible for tunities and a streamlined path to VID-19 and giving our frontline munities by donating lifesaving aging our top talent in this global funding and may include, but is early graduation and practice for health care workers the tools and ventilators, personal protective effort.” not limited to, researching the paramedic students with skills resources they need to deliver equipment and conducting in- Ontario researchers are encour- COVID-19 strain, developing a needed by the health care sector. Youth Science Canada Launches Online Stem Fair Edmonton, AB: Canada-Wide Sci- celled, but the work of this country’s cu- ence Fair 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta and rious and talented youth continues,” says most of the 103 regional science fairs Reni Barlow, executive director of Youth across the country may have been can- Science Canada. “Members of the STEM celled, but the passion for discovery and community have shown the depth of their innovation amongst Canadian youth will commitment to engaging and supporting not be denied. Canadian youth as they continue to tackle Youth Science Canada (YSC), organiz- the challenges of today and tomorrow.” ers of the national event since its incep- Developed by engineering.com, the site tion in 1962, have announced the launch will feature STEM projects submitted by of YSC Online STEM Fair, a showcase students in grades 7-12, along with op- for science, technology, engineering and portunities for STEM-related companies, mathematics (STEM) projects that reflect organizations, agencies and institutions to the creativity of Canadian youth. engage visiting students, teachers, parents The online event will be live for the pub- and the public through the virtual STEM

lic to explore20-0520 Guardian starting ad, Senior Tuesday, Taskforce_half May size - 19.English - 5E xxpo. 10.pdf A 1 03/04/2020bilingual 10:48:34 YSC Online STEM Fair “The physical events may have been can- student visitor activity guide will be made Cyril Mani won a bronze medal and the Canadian Association of Physicists Award at the 2019 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton. Now, he’s working with a team of fellow McGill students in Montreal to design protective gear for health-care professionals.

CITY OF BRAMPTON available as of May 1, to help navigate the PromoScience, Intact Financial Corpora- event and enhance at-home learning. tion and Cenovus Energy, YSC Online RESPONDS TO COVID-19 “Youth Science Canada’s network of re- STEM Fair will provide participants with gional science fairs plays a critical role in feedback, opportunities for mentorship, inspiring the STEM leaders and inventors as well as virtual recognition for projects. of tomorrow.” said Frank Baldesarra CEO The STEM Fair is open to any student in What the City of Brampton is doing to support of engineering.com. With the support of Canada from grades 7 to 12 (secondary 1 our community Youth Science Canada’s National Science to Cégep in Quebec), to showcase their Fair Network, and partners like NSERC ideas and discoveries. • The City of Brampton has waived the interest and late fees on tax payments for the five-month period of Joint Statement From The March 18 to August 19, 2020. This means that the City of Brampton allows residents the ability to choose to make the outstanding interim tax payments by Gtha Mayors And Chairs August 19, 2020 without incurring penalty and interest. Cancellation of post-dated cheques or written withdrawal request for the pre-authorized payment ‘We Are United In Our Fight Against COVID-19’ program must be made by April 15. Visit brampton.ca TORONTO: Mayors and chairs of vari- We are determined to deliver this re- ous municipalities in the Greater Torono covery and we agreed today that the for instructions or call 311. Hamilton Area have issued the following GTHA municipalities will be working C statement: together to successfully and smoothly M • We’re providing special help to seniors (groceries and “We are united in fighting COVID-19 – reopen our vital regional economy when protecting our residents and saving lives. the time comes. We also discussed how Y medicine pick-up), the vulnerable population (access While the measures we have taken to we can in a consistent way achieve sig- CM to food banks), businesses (advice and support), and stop the spread of the virus have made a nificant, necessary financial support from MY youth (information and activities). difference, this virus has still taken far the other governments to help mitigate the CY too many lives in our communities and impact of COVID-19 and protect our abil- continues to threaten the lives of our resi- ity to contribute to the recovery. A strong CMY dents. At the same time, there is no deny- recovery needs strong cities and regional K ing the devastating impact of COVID-19 governments. What YOU can do to protect the Brampton on the economy. Jobs have been lost, We have agreed we will work together many businesses have closed or are at risk to share information about our respective community of closure, and many families are worried financial positions and explore together about their financial future. measures we can advocate to the other • Stay home, avoid gatherings of more than five people, GTHA Mayors and Chairs have dis- governments which will help to ensure and stay at least 2 metres away from people. cussed the impacts of COVID-19 on the the financial stability of local and regional region and how our municipalities can governments in the GTHA. work together on the economic restart and Our child care and recreation programs • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use recovery. help parents get back to work. Our emer- hand sanitizer. We know the Toronto Census Metro- gency services keep people safe. Our politan Area alone is projected to lose transit systems get people to work and 355,000 jobs and 28% of GDP along with home safely. Our major infrastructure • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, sleeve or $894 million in lost wages and $3.7 bil- projects – often built in conjunction with elbow. No hands. lion in revenue losses for businesses. This the other governments – will help kick- will be felt right across the GTHA but it start the recovery and create countless also threatens the provincial and national jobs. Our economic development activi- economies. A strong recovery right here ties attract jobs and investment. in the GTHA is crucial to healing the eco- We built a strong and vibrant GTHA nomic damage done by COVID-19 and and we know that we will need to come Visit brampton.ca/covid19 or call helping the families and businesses all back even stronger and as quickly as we Visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus governments have been working to pro- can in order to keep Canada’s economy tect throughout this emergency. going. Ontario’s economy and Canada’s econ- With the cooperation and support of the omy need the GTHA to come back stron- provincial and federal governments, we ger than ever when the restart begins. are ready to rise to this challenge.” www.WeeklyVoice.com south asia Friday, April 24, 2020 | A-9 Eight Domes Collapse Attacking Health Workers Will At Kartarpur Shrine Invite Up To 7 Yrs In Jail, Fines New Delhi: In a significant move, the Union cabinet on Wednesday amended the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1987 through an ordinance in order to ensure safety of health workers at a time when there has been a spate of attacks on them. Any violence against health workers may now bring steep fines and even impris- onments of up to seven years. This move comes hours after Home Minister Amit Shah ad- Security personnel walk on a stone strewn road after protesters Islamabad: Thunderstorms tarpur, the final resting place dressed Nina Medical Associa- threw stones at healthworkers in an Indian city. - IANS smashed some of the newly reno- of the Sikh faith founder Guru tion through a video conference, vated domes at the Gurdwara Nanak, with Dera Baba Nanak in assuring them of safety and urg- Additionally, it has provisions to I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar. Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur. Indian Punjab’s Gurdaspur dis- ing them to withdraw the symbol- provide compensation for injury The amendment has ensured that Local sources in Islamabad trict. Sources on Sunday said that ic protest scheduled for later this to healthcare service personnel the investigation takes place in confirmed the social media re- the domes at Kartarpur were con- month against incidents of vio- or for causing damage or loss to a time-bound manner. A special ports that at least eight domes of structed with cheap and substan- lence on health workers pressed property. provision is also made in the or- the Sikh shrine, collapsed on Fri- dard material even as the Sikh into CVID-19 duty. “This helps protect the entire dinance in case vehicles or clinics day evening, causing major em- community had objected to it. From now on, not just such health fraternity including doc- are damaged. In such cases, two barrassment to the Imran Khan The government had got the violence is cognizable but will tors, nurses, paramedics up to times the cost will be recovered government which had used the pre-fabricated domes of fiber- also be a non-bailable offence. ASHA workers,” said Union from assailants. Kartarpur Corridor between In- glass made and screwed them to dia and Pakistan two countries the structure, to meet Prime Min- for political propaganda. ister Imran Khan’s deadline and Lockdown Defied For A Cleric’s Funeral New Delhi and Islamabad in to reduce the cost, sources said. Dhaka: Thousands of people mad Ansari, held at a madrassa “Stupid government didn’t even November 2018 established a Pakistan also levies an en- on Saturday defied the coun- in Bertola village under Sorail try to stop these stupid people,” direct border-crossing linking try fee of US$20 for visitors for trywide lockdown to attend the Upazila of Brahmanbaria district. she tweeted. Nasreen was driven Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kar- maintenance of the shrine. funeral of a Muslim cleric in The cleric had passed away at his out by religious fundamentalists Bangladesh, triggering fears of home last night. for her critical commentary on rapid spread of the coronavirus The gathering was so large that Islam and Muslims in her 1993 WB Says Region Will See pandemic. the authorities did not bother to book ‘Shame’. The news media in Bangladesh stop it, media reports said. Like many Muslim majority reported that thousands of people, Noted Bangladeshi author who countries where religious con- Worst Growth In 40 Years without masks and in clear viola- lives in exile in Sweden, Taslima gregations are turning out to be a New Delhi: As the global for people in the informal sector.” tions of social distancing, par- Nasreen tweeted that 50,000 major multiplier in the coronavi- economy goes through an un- It noted that policy makers in ticipated in the funeral prayers people had attended the funeral rus pandemic, the Saturday gath- precedented tough phase amid South Asia are dealing with a of Khelafat Majlish’s ‘Nayeb-e prayers, defying the ban on mass ering could become Bangladesh’s the coronavirus crisis, a World plethora of challenges. Amir’ Maulana Zubayer Ah- gatherings during the lockdown. hotspot for the outbreak. Bank report on Sunday said that South Asia may witness its worst economic performance in the last 40 years. The report also said that at least half of the countries in the region are likely to fall in deep recession. “South Asia will likely experience the worst economic performance of the last 40 years. Because of the unparalleled uncertainty, this report presents a range forecast, estimating that regional growth will fall to a range between 1.8 and 2.8 per cent in 2020, down from 6.3 per cent projected six months ago. The hardest hit is the Maldives where GDP is expected to decline by between 8.5 and 13 per cent this year, as tourism has dried up. Also, for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the full range of their forecast GDP growth for this fiscal year is in negative territory. In a worst-case scenario, the whole region would experience a contraction of GDP, it added. The report noted that while normal downturns are caused by lack of effective demand, this crisis is caused by supply constraints. While typically manufacturing is the most cyclical part of the economy, this time service sectors are hardest hit, it added. “While usually, GDP deceler- ates faster than consumption, as consumers smooth their spending over economic cycles, this time consumption is falling sharply. Moreover, supply disruptions and panic buying can jeopardize food security. The sudden disappear- ance of service sector jobs and the rise in food prices have created economic hardship, especially 18 Killed In Taliban Attack Kabul: Eighteen Afghan sol- diers were killed and three others injured in a Taliban attack in Takhar province, an official confirmed on Monday. The attack started at midnight after dozens of Taliban militants launched an offensive on a district police station and a nearby mili- tary camp in Khwaja Ghar district, the provincial police spokes- man told Xinhua news agency. The militants who came from mountains tried to overrun the district police station and seize the control of the district, but their plan was thwarted by the security forces. Several militants also sustained casualties based on the bloodstains on the clash site, the official noted. A-10 | Friday, April 24, 2020 OPINION www.WeeklyVoice.com How Covid-19 Has Helped Rediscover Hope And Goodness In Our World Hundreds Of Incredible & Inspiring Stories Of Selfless Service Unfolding Every Day Across India By Gautam Adani weeks, millions settled in the remote corners of the country have Rising global concerns on the been touched and empowered to vast implications of the CO- stay safe against the COVID19 VID19 outbreak on our future is outbreak. obvious with anxieties mounting I don’t think this collective on economies, jobs and the very goodness and love for each other existence of mankind. has erupted suddenly. It was al- However, amidst the gloom, ways there within us. The CO- there are several small discov- VID19 crisis has only presented eries that are worth cherishing. an opportunity for us to reflect Who could have thought that upon this feeling of compassion MyLab Discovery Solutions, and worked as a trigger to unite a small startup in Pune would people. become the first Indian firm to However alarming the post- produce indigenous Coronovirus Coronavirus world might seem to testing kits? appear, it does not pull me down. At a time when India is in dire Instead, by looking around I get need of high-quality and cost- great hope and confidence to effective testing gears, the kit bounce back. The Coronavirus that takes months to develop was can restrict our movement but it produced in a few weeks. What is cannot contain our urge to fight even more inspiring is the story and help each other. It cannot of Minal Dakhave Bhonsale, the stop us from being positive about virologist who headed this proj- of engineers at the Adani Port in lockdown time in aggregating es- took up the responsibility of cre- the future. ect. According to a BBC news re- Vizag took us by surprise. In just sentials for the underprivileged. ating awareness and dispelling Global economic history is full port, Bhonsale managed to deliv- about 4 hours, the team created a These are common people lead- myths on Coronavirus among of major ups and downs. India’s er the project amid an advanced sanitized water shower for every- ing humble lives but what makes rural communities in Karnataka. domestic economy has always stage of pregnancy. The project one to use. Instances like these them extraordinary is their intent According to a report in the Hin- stood as a great shield in pro- was completed a day before she reinstate what I have always be- to care for others. Domestic helps, dustan Times, the young man tecting the country from global delivered a baby girl. lieved. Difficult times bring us daily wage earners and scores of from Chitradurga district became economic headwinds. I have no Hundreds of such incredible closer and make us stronger to people who earn their living by a part of a social media group that doubts that the nation will be able stories that demonstrate resil- face any eventuality. We must be doing odd-jobs are being looked helped people with limited access to rise above this crisis. It might ience, hope, and power of the hu- able to look around ourselves and after, not just by governments, to authentic information on the take time but there is ample opti- man spirit are unfolding around find these narratives. large corporations or charitable pandemic. What was most admi- mism to show that it is possible. us every day. Look at the ports You need not look too far to get organisations, but by common rable was his vision. He thought Together, let us stay resilient sector, for instance. Everyone un- inspired. I have come across sev- people living around them. There that for the economy to resur- and hopeful. derstands the critical role played eral inspiring narratives on my are also virtual groups of animal rect it was essential that people’s by ports in anchoring essential social media timelines or by sim- lovers who are feeding strays and minds stay healthy. In fact, I feel (Gautam Adani is Chairman supplies in a country, which de- ply observing people in my im- ensuring that they find safe shel- gratified to see the community of The Adani Group, one of the mands the presence of trained mediate neighbourhood. Several ter. outreach work being delivered leading industrial conglomerates workforce at sites. How does families from different sections Recently, I read about Naveen by young volunteers at the Adani in India. The views expressed are one ensure their safety? A team of the society have invested their MS, a civil service aspirant who Foundation. Over the past three personal.) Despite Benefits, Bilingualism Does Not Make You ‘Smarter’ LONDON, ON: Despite so- matched groups – one monolin- cial and employment benefits, gual, and one bilingual. Surpris- bilingualism does not make you ingly, there were no consistent ‘smarter’ differences between them on any Being bilingual does not im- of our cognitive tests,” explains prove general mental ability, ac- Emily Nichols, a postdoctoral fel- cording to a new study conducted low in the Developing Brain Lab by a team of researchers at West- in Western’s Faculty of Educa- ern University’s renowned Brain tion and lead author of the study. and Mind Institute. Nichols says many previous More than 11,000 participants research studies have suggested from around the world com- that the ‘bilingual advantage’ is pleted 12 online cognitive tests real, although they tend to use that taxed reasoning, memory, small samples and focus on very I Love You planning, visuospatial skills and specific tests that might not gen- Photo by Hannah Wright on Unsplash attention. Each person also re- eralize. ported whether they spoke one “We explored many differ- Adrian Owen and his team have Schulich School of Medicine & news for monolinguals and ‘bad’ language or more, and which ent ways of comparing the two been used in hundreds of scien- Dentistry and senior author on news for bilinguals, who make up languages they spoke. The results groups across a broad range of tific studies to identify deficits the study. “In this case, our previ- almost 20 per cent of the Cana- showed no evidence that the ben- cognitive tasks. Our prediction and differences between various ous studies reassured us that we dian population. efits of being bilingual transfer to was that if bilingualism provided clinical and healthy populations. would be able to detect a differ- “Despite there being no cogni- other mental skills. a general cognitive advantage, “One question in this field is ence between monolinguals and tive advantage, the broader so- The study was published in the then we would be able to see it whether the tests used are sensi- bilinguals and there just wasn’t cial, employment, and lifestyle journal Psychological Science. and we didn’t,” says Nichols. tive enough to detect small differ- one.” benefits that are available to “From our 11,000 participants, The cognitive tests developed ences between different groups,” The researchers say this study speakers of a second language are we generated two very carefully by celebrated neuroscientist explains Owen, a professor at the should not be considered ‘good’ clearly numerous,” says Nichols.

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Toronto: Canadian Newa jracharya said that during Covid critical situation, “Buddhist Man- positive energy in the life. “Good In the practical session of the Guthi recently organized vir- -19 people are compelled to stay tra Therapy” can be an option to mind, best life, bad mind, worst Buddhist Mnatra therapy, Prof. tual “Buddhist Mantra Therapy” in side home to further prevent tranquilize the anxiety and angst. life”, a Newari proverb helps us Bajracharya taught participants session to avert possible men- the spread of corona virus. Connecting the session with to be aware to avert the problem chanting of different Mantras in- tal health issues caused by Co- Staying inside the house for the human mind, Prof. Dr. Ba- of depression. Citing the example cluding Dashaparamita, Om vid-19. Elucidating the impor- longer period can lead to develop jracharya said that mind is the of the lotus which blooms from Mane Padme Hun and a segment tance of the session, former Vice boredom, intolerance and depres- vital part of the body which can the dirty pond, Prof. Bajracharya of meditation. Participants said Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist sion even among the normal in- be considered as driver in bring- exhorted the participants to ex- the session was meaningful to Unversity and Fullbright Scholar dividuals. If it is not managed ing prosperity to the self, soci- pect good things from from pol- ease out the stress. Prof. Bajra- in Residence at Holy Cross Col- in timely manner, the situation ety and earth. Embracing posi- luted sources if you can discard charya conducted the session on- lege Prof. Dr. Naresh Man Ba- can further deteriorate. In this tive thought definitely harnesses negativity and manage properly. line from Boston, United States. Brampton Launches Canada’s First-Ever Citywide Backyard Garden Program To Grow Produce BRAMPTON: The City of Brampton has launched the Back- yard Garden Program, a new eco- friendly initiative to help support food security in our city, and encourage residents to get active at home during the COVID-19 emergency. The City of Bramp- ton is the first municipality in Canada to launch a citywide initiative to support residents in growing their own gardens in response to COVID-19. The new Brampton Backyard Garden Program is chaired by City Councillor Doug Whillans, Wards 2 and 6, in partnership with the City’s Parks Mainte- Picture: City of Brampton nance and Forestry division, and will include community partners maintain gardens on its website we aim to launch 1,000 new gardens in the same way due to ton, added: “The City of Bramp- as required. at www.brampton.ca/parks. backyard gardens through this physical distancing, it is only fit- ton is well known as the Flower With physical distancing mea- With the 50th anniversary of program. Together, we can help ting that we bring the program to City and during this challenging sures in effect, this program en- Earth Day just celerbated on alleviate the pressure on our food residents directly. This program time City staff are committed to courages residents to grow pro- Wednesday, April 22, this is the banks, while staying active and encourages all residents to get implementing a Backyard Gar- duce and herbs from the comfort perfect opportunity for residents fostering community pride.” into gardening, enjoy the out- den Program to support residents of their own homes, and donate to contribute to urban agriculture, City Councillor Doug Whillans doors while isolating, and give remaining active, developing their homegrown crops to local give back to the community, and said: “Our Community Gardens back to the community, to our se- Brampton as a Green City which food banks and community orga- help Brampton become a more program has been very success- niors and those in need.” is a key Term of Council priority, nizations. In order to ensure food healthy, resilient, and environ- ful, and although we may not David Barrick, Chief Admin- and contributing to food security is equally distributed to those in mentally sustainable city. Here be able to operate community istrative Officer, City of Bramp- in Brampton.” need, a request form will made are some tips to celebrate Earth available for food banks and or- Day at home. ganizations to complete. The city has asked businesses This initiative supports the that can donate donate garden- Mayor’s Social Support Task ing soil and vegetable plants and Force’s focus on food security seeds to the City to email Bramp- and reaffirms the City’s priority [email protected]. of being a sustainable Green City. Mayor Patrick Brown said: The new Backyard Garden “Supporting our residents and Program, through which resi- community groups during this dents can continue to stay active pandemic is our main priority. and green, is an extension of the Our Social Support Task Force is existing Community Gardens working hard to provide the nec- program. essary food supports to Bramp- Residents can request free ton’s vulnerable communities supplies (soil and seeds) by and empowering residents to join emailing BramptonGreenCity@ in this cause and grow fresh pro- brampton.ca. The City will also duce in their backyards. With the share tutorials and tips on how to support of Brampton residents, Toronto Public Health Announces New Data System For COVID-19 TORONTO: Toronto Public toms, testing results, hospitaliza- Health has launched a new tech- tions, deaths and what other ju- nology solution to enhance case risdictions are experiencing and and contact tracing work. Case what we can learn from them. and contact tracing is a critical CORES will allow TPH to component of Toronto Public quickly and easily document each Health’s (TPH) COVID-19 re- individual case investigation ef- sponse and work to reduce the ficiently and share data with the spread of infectious diseases, in- provincial Ministry of Health. It cluding COVID-19. will allow TPH to better keep up Case and contact follow-up is with the volume of new reports routine public health work for and prioritize individual cases COVID-19 and other commonly that require urgent follow-up reportable infectious diseases in- such as healthcare workers as the cluding measles, mumps and hep- local COVID-19 evolves. Impor- atitis A. Case and contact tracing tantly, this system also allows information provides insight in more front-line staff to work re- how COVID-19 spreads from one motely from home. person to another, the extent of The provincial integrated pub- community spread and how long lic health information system the virus can incubate. It also pro- now in use has served TPH well vides information on the overall so far, but it is not equipped to impacts on people’s health. Other deal with a health emergency of important data sources are symp- the COVID-19 magnitude. A-12 | Friday, April 24, 2020 community www.WeeklyVoice.com BAPS Distributes More Indian Food Packs Spices & Sweets Given To Seniors, Vulnerable Families In BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba

TORONTO: BAPS Charities across Canada. in collaboration with BAPS Sha- BAPS Charities is a global yona, Canada, distributed an ad- charity active in nine countries ditional 1,845 food care packag- across five continents. Volunteers es containing fresh Indian snacks, drive its efforts, dedicating a por- spices and sweets to seniors, in- tion of their lives in selfless ser- ternational students and vulner- vice to others, both in their local able families in the provinces of neighbourhoods, as well as glob- British Columbia, Alberta, Sas- ally. katchewan and Manitoba. Working in five key areas, The initiative was a joint effort BAPS Charities aims to express of the volunteers of BAPS Chari- a spirit of selfless service through ties and BAPS Shayona for the Health Awareness, Educational packing and distribution of the Services, Humanitarian Relief, food packages. This donation Environmental Protection & is in addition to the 1,300 care Preservation and Community packages recently distributed to Empowerment. individuals and families within From organizing Walkathons the Greater Toronto Area. that raise funds for local and “We received requests from global needs, to supporting hu- community members in four manitarian relief in times of provinces to organize and pro- of snacks. We were able to have ing forward to help us” sible and thus the support is much urgent need; from hosting com- vide Indian snacks and sweets to the snacks shipped with the help “We thank BAPS Charities for appreciated”, commented Rajni munity health fairs to sustaining families and individuals who are of East and West Transportation, providing the community with Patel, Director, Gujarati Pacific hospitals and schools in devel- confined to their homes”, said who undertook the task of getting the snacks, sweets and spices. Council of Canada. oping countries, BAPS Charities Yogi Patel, Director of Opera- these care packages delivered to The social distancing and self- To date, BAPS Charities has provides an opportunity for indi- tions. “BAPS Shayona was able these provinces. It is very heart- isolation rules require everyone distributed 3,145 care packages viduals wishing to serve locally to prepare the required quantity warming to see individuals com- to stay indoors as much as pos- to seniors, students and families and globally. Toronto Live Shows Move Online Tory Thanks The ‘Warriors’ Toronto: To help support music series to provide paid per- p.m., with two shows per day Toronto artists and lift the spirits formance opportunities for To- until the end of June. More than of residents during this outbreak, ronto musicians across all genres. 100 local artists will be com- the City of Toronto, in partnership To date, City Hall Live has pensated for 30-minute perfor- with Unison Benevolent Fund, is showcased more than 150 local mances from their homes, under moving its City Hall Live perfor- artists, working with numerous the Mayor’s Economic Support mance program online. Toronto music organizations, fes- and Recovery Plan livestreamed Since 2016, local artists have tivals and events. via Facebook Live at https:// performed on Nathan Phillips The series will run Monday www.facebook.com/City-Hall- Square as part of City Hall Live’s through Friday from noon to 1 Live-106149534367134/. 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L5P 1A2, CAnAdA (83), passed away on Monday www.icscargo.com Toll free: 1-888-786-2595 this week at Mississauga’s Credit Valley Hospital because of com- plications associated with the COVID-19 virus. He is being remembered by Muslim communities in Toron- to and Halifax as a humanitarian, a dedicated volunteer and a well-respected teacher who was known to all as ‘Babu Uncle.’ His grieving son and daughter, Muhammad and Zarina, were unable to hold his hand in Pic: Muhammad Iqbal his final moments because of the Bhayat/Facebook) no-visitors policies necessitated by the virus at all hospitals in Nova Scotia and spent about 40 Ontario.”[We] were not allowed years as a public school teacher. to touch him at all. There was no Bhayat moved to Mississauga kind of affectionate goodbye or after his retirement and was in- even just hanging on to his hand,” volved in community activities Zarina was quoted by CBC News with Human Concern Inter- as saying. national, the Jame Masjid, the Husain Bhayat was born in International Development and 1937 in India. An ardent educa- Relief Foundation (IDRF) and tionist, he moved to Canada in American Federation of Muslims the 1960s, where he settled in of Indian Origin. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, April 24, 2020 | A-13 Peel Police Chief Commends ‘Unsung Heroes’

Peel Regional Police officers munications Centre. Chief Nis- munications staff; call taker & chance to visit with crucial service. “They are the unseen had a great beginning to the han tweeted: “They are a few dispatchers. Also, Congrats to members of the Records Ser- employees that help us achieve week - celebrating with Chief of the unsung heroes of police Communications’s Supervisor vices & Information Technol- our vision of #ASaferCommuni Nishan Duraiappah and some work and we appreciate all that Diane Cossit (seated on left) ogy Services units, to share how tyTogether!”tweeted the Chief. of the hard working women they do to keep our communi- who hit 39 years of service! “ important they are in the suc- Pics: Chief Nishan Duraiap- and men of the force’s Com- ties Full respect to our com- Chief Nishan also had the cessful operation of the police pah/Peel police/Twitter CCA Helping Community MiWay Route Changes For LRT Work MISSISSAUGA: Effective April 27, MiWay will imple- Through Its Food Bank ment local route changes to the Hurontario corridor to help minimize impacts on travel due to Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) construction, which began on March 30. The construction officially began with the removal of medians along Hurontario Street from Matheson Boulevard to High- way 407. The planned Hurontario route changes are in addition to other recent changes and daily Pic: City of Mississauga service adjustments being made 24-hour service during weekdays be revised to service to portions by MiWay to provide essential • Route 2 Hurontario: travels of the former Routes 19A and transit services across Missis- between the City Centre Transit 19B sauga in response to COVID-19. Terminal and the Port Credit GO “We’ve redesigned routes CCA volunteers pack and ready food for delivery. Route changes include: Station and will provide 24-hour along the Hurontario corridor to • Route 19 Hurontario will service during weekdays minimize impacts to travel dur- be replaced by two new routes: • Route 19 Variants 19A, 19B ing Hurontario Light Rail Transit Route 17 Hurontario and Route 2 and 19C will be cancelled; route construction,” said Geoff Ma- Hurontario 19C alternative route options rinoff, Director, Transit. “Our • Route 17 Hurontario: travels to Heartland Town Centre in- priority is to maintain service between the Highway 407 Park clude Route 61 Mavis or Route reliability as best we can to help and Ride and the City Centre 66 McLaughlin customers get to where they need Transit Terminal and will provide • Route 25 Traders Loop will to be.”

MISSISSAUGA: The Canadi- bridge the gap between the finan- an Christian Association (CCA) cial aid provided by the govern- is families in need through its ment and the immediate and in- food bank set up on March 20th, creasing needs of our community soon after the lockdown began in members struggling financially,” Ontario. a CCA statement said. The CCA is a charitable or- To date, CCA has been able to ganization, established in 1989, assist many families around the to provide support to numerous GTA. CCA said it was extremely groups of individuals, including thankful to donors, and the vol- needy families, students, new im- unteers who have been delivering migrants and seniors. necessities to families’ homes. “As many individuals are sud- CCA encourages the individu- denly experiencing financial als financially affected by CO- hardships amid the current pan- VID-19 to reach out to the CCA demic, the Food Bank’s goal is to team for grocery items. Working Group Set Up For Phased Opening Of Facilities TM BRAMPTON: The City an- group will rely on advice from nounced on Tuesday a Mayor’s Peel Public Health, the Govern- Working Group that will begin ments of Ontario and Canada, Make One Small Monthly Payment For all Your DEBTS! the detailed planning process for and collaborate among the City’s the eventual reopening of City fa- four Mayor’s Task Forces. The cilities and gradual resumption of group will advise the Mayor on Ask Yourself ? impacted programs and services, input from residents and the busi- while continuing to prioritize the ness community for accessing - Are you using your Overdraft all the time? health and safety of the commu- City services, necessary service - Are creditors constantly Threatening & Harassing you at home or at work? nity. changes as advised by health of- Led by Regional Councillor ficials, and opportunities for new - Are you struggling to pay your Rent, Mortgage or Car Payment? Martin Medeiros and with guid- ways for the City to conduct busi- ance from the Brampton Emer- ness. The group will also explore - Are your financial difficulties the cause of your Marriage or Health Problems? gency Management Office, the the range of available funding working group will focus on re- opportunities from other levels - Do you think your Credit Rating is in jeopardy forever? opening City facilities in a safe of government that will help to - Are you afraid of Losing your car, house, RRSP, Stocks or any other asset? and measured way. The group mitigate financial impacts of CO- will advise on processes to guide VID-19 on City operations. - Do you have Court Orders against you? Ajay Oberoi the specialized COVID-19 task These details and advice will Professional forces during the phased return be shared with the Mayor and - Are you having any trouble with Government (CRA) about personal tax or Credit Counsellor so that residents, businesses and considered by City Council at a any other tax issues? employees continue to receive future date. the support they need. The group By March 16, the City had will lead stakeholder consulta- closed City facilities including If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions then you should contact us tions with different levels of City Hall and cancelled certain for a Private & Con dential meeting with one of our Credit Counsellors government, sports and arts user programming and events. A State groups, and resident associations of Emergency was announced in on their safety needs and desired the City of Brampton on March 416-650-5800 outcomes. 24. Further closures occurred Proudly Served over 15,000 Families since 2004 Five Convenient Locations: As Chair of Human Services since that time and City event Scarborough , North York , Mississauga for the Region of Peel, Council- and festivals cancellations are in Visit : GtaCredit.Com Brampton and Toronto Downtown lor Medeiros and the working effect until July 2, 2020. A-14 | Friday, April 24, 2020 astro www.WeeklyVoice.com Your Fortunes This Week Forecast for 24th April to 30th April 2020 By Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma (Astrologer, Palmist , Numerologist & Vastu Consultant) Email: [email protected] / Url: http://www.premastrologer.com Contact: +91-172-2562832, 2572874 Mobile/Whats app: +917814441456/9216141456 / Facebook: www.facebook.com/askpremastrologer By Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma ARIES - (March 21-April 20) CANCER - (July 22-July 22) LIBRA - (September 24-October 23) CAPRICORN - (Dec. 22-Jan. 21) A quiet evening is what you seek and it You may need a good reason for com- Let not your moods dictate you, as they There is much that needs to be done and is in store for you. Family life is cruises plaining, as you may not be believed. may only bring misery. Your contribution you may run short of time. Busy schedule along smoothly and promises immense Your help to someone in the family will on the professional front is set to give your can take a toll on your romantic life, so get enjoyment. You will manage to rekindle be much appreciated. Love life will prove reputation a boost. An exclusive evening down to set things right! Don’t get impul- your love life and make it rock again. An most fulfilling. You may plan a leisure trip out with lover is on the cards. Your guess- sive on the career front; remember slow overseas vacation, planned a long time ago, with friends and family. Good returns from work on the academic front is likely to be and steady wins the race. Someone in the may be acted upon now. You are likely to property can be expected and will add to bang on and benefit you. Weather may play family is out to target your spouse, so be deal in property, either buying it or selling your wealth. You will do well to size up spoilsport in a journey u ndertaken by you. ready to come to his or her rescue. Rising it. Your clout at work is set to rise, as you your rivals at work, before you take them Someone’s example may make you health expenses may compel you to cut corners in go full steam ahead. on. A minor setback on the academic front conscious enough to junk unhealthy prac- order to save money. Lucky No.: 7 is indicated. tices. Doing up the house is indicated. Lucky No.: 8 Lucky Colour: Magenta Lucky No.: 9 Lucky No.: 7 Lucky Colour: Turquoise Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Colour: Sandy Brown TAURUS - (April 21-May 20) AQUARIUS - (Jan.22-Feb.19) Keep a low profile when responsibili- LEO - (July 23-August 23) SCORPIO -(Oct. 24-Nov.22) You are likely to enjoy all the attention ties get dished out, as you are certain to Carrying out a seemingly difficult task You may need to take the lead in car- being bestowed on you. If married, expect get saddled with something you don’t like! will prove a cakewalk. Love is in the air, so rying out the task, if you want to see it to some special favours from spouse in this Acquiring a prime property or taking up expect the romantic front to get exciting! completion. Initiatives taken on the health week! residence in a posh locality is indicated for Travel stars look bright and setting out on front will prove beneficial. You may have Love is in the air and you are likely to some. You will be able to remain in close a vacation seems very much on the cards. to pause and take stock of the situation at enjoy it to the hilt. Getting a free hand in a touch with important people in your pro- It may become possible to buy a property work to tame someone working against project that you are quite passionate about fessional sphere. Those feeling distracted now that you had been contemplating for your interests. Procuring something not is possible. Joining a prestigious academic on the academic front will manage to get long. Things move smoothly on the profes- available can give you a tough time on institution may become a reality. Some- their focus back. Financially, you are likely sional front through your efficient handling the academic front, but you will be able thing you have invested in is likely to give to enjoy a comfortable period. and total involvement. Your patience may to manage it. You may feel threatened by good returns. An overseas trip is possible. Lucky No.: 6 be tested on the home front. something or someone. Lucky No.: 4 Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky No.: 4 Lucky No.: 2 Lucky Colour: Navy Blue Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Colour: Teal GEMINI -(May 21-July 21) PISCES -(February 20-March 20) Your professionalism in handling prob- VIRGO - (August 24-September 23) SAGITTARIUS (Nove. 23-Dec.21) Read the signs and act accordingly, espe- lem areas will be appreciated. A sightsee- There is a good chance of bumping into Spirituality may have a special pull for cially at work, to remain on a safe wicket. ing trip may materialise for some. You will someone you know from before. Your de- you. Weather may play a key role in mak- You are likely to bump into a childhood be able to maintain good ties with those cisions on the work front will be bang on ing you feel unusually romantic week, so friend and spend quality time reminiscing who matter on the professional front. Aca- target. Some of you may go in for higher go with the flow! Your helpful nature may the past! demic excellence is likely to open many studies and may even travel abroad for the come in for praise on the social front. Gain- Someone’s appearance may stir a long- doors for you. You will realise that keep- same. ing immense benefits from an initiative forgotten romance in your heart, so get ing a low profile on the social front will not A business started on the side a shoe- taken on the professional front is indicated. down to reviving it! You will be able to affect your popularity in any way, so take string budget shows all signs of turning You will manage to deal effectively with go ahead with your travel plans without things easy. Wise investments will see your profitable. Efforts on the fitness front will something that is posing difficulties on the a hitch. A property booked long ago may wealth grow. Love life remains satisfac- be adequate in getting back in shape. Stag- academic font. Eating right will be in your come into your possession now. Think be- tory. nation in love life needs to be tackled fast. interest on the health front. fore you loosen your purse strings. Lucky No.: 1 Lucky No.: 3 Lucky No.:6 Lucky No.: 3 Lucky Colour: Sky Blue Lucky Colour: Forest Green Lucky Colour: Rust Lucky Colour: Red

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Predictions for the week {25th might need to find out alternative situation in personal life. The best things for long. You might feel a You might probably look April to 01st May 20209} means of earning money. Your thing probably would be to wait sudden swing in your mood that around for emotional support from near ones might support and un- and watch the outcome before you might hinder your judgment capa- your beloved as that might be your Number 1 {SUN}: {Those derstand your goal in life. come to any conclusion of your bilities. Be humble to people who immediate need of the hour. Try born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and Lucky Days: Sunday, Monday, own. Money matters might get set- are less fortunate than you are and to keep your nerves from getting 28th in any month} Wednesday and Thursday. tled towards the end of the week. act like a mature individual. Nur- flared up on unnecessary issues. The beginning of the week Lucky Days: Sunday, Monday, ture a hobby to make yourself and You have probably outdone your- might give you a lot of confidence Number 3 {JUPITER} {Those Wednesday and Thursday. life a little more interesting and self by performing an extravagant to undertake certain risks in life. born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st and worthy. task. However, try to keep a balanced 30th in any month} Number 5 {MERCURY} Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- You might feel emotionally outlook in life and maintain a low Your methodical approach to {those born on the 5th, 14th and day. tired and burdened with responsi- profile. anything you do might be able 23rd in any month} bilities. However, help might be There might be sudden changes to get you some pleasant compli- The week ahead is full of fun Number 7 {NEPTUNE} {those just around the corner. during the course of the week that ments; probably from people you and merry making if you have born on the 7th, 16th and 25th in Lucky Days: Sunday, Tuesday, might obstruct your plans from be- consider your ideal. managed to complete all your un- any month} Wednesday and Friday. ing fulfilled. Your open-minded attitude and finished tasks. You might probably acquire People in a relationship might enthusiastic character might help Try to plan ahead of time and some material wealth during the Number 9 {MARS} {those experience a tense phase if they do you overcome any feelings of not leave any work pending un- start of the week. However, do born on the 9th, 18th and 27th not involve their partners in their doubts that exist. til the last moment. People who not get too confident about your in any month} plans. Try to address matters that are might have postponed their work chances with fate and apply a Your health issues might get Lucky Days: Sunday, Monday, popping out every now and then to substitute for leisure time might practical approach in life. De- resolved this week, giving you a Wednesday and Thursday. due to trivial details that you might find it difficult to cope up with the pressive contemplations and un- sense of contentment. have overlooked. pressure. Good times with friends founded worries might get cleared Try to avoid interacting with Number 2 {MOON} {Those Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- and distant socializing might also up, helping you to lead a normal people whom you are not very born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th and day. on your immediate agenda. life as usual. Matters of the heart familiar with as this might create 29th in any month} Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- might probably keep you busy and some trouble in your professional Confusions might envelope you Number 4 {URANUS} {Those day. be on your mind throughout the life. Do not let professional duties during the first part of the week. born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd and week. from overpowering your personal ontinue your efforts and do not let 31st in any month} Number 6 {VENUS} {those Lucky Days: Sunday, Monday, life. your mind wander. This might aid The week ahead probably born on the 6th, 15th and 24th Wednesday and Thursday. Your efforts to maintain peace you in completing some achieve- makes you got through certain in any month} and harmony in any relationship ments as far as professional life setbacks in life. However, keep Try to take some quick deci- Number 8 {SATURN} {those might receive appreciation. is concerned. 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TORONTO: Toronto Regional pected, we will likely start to see Real Estate Board President Mi- improvement in market activity chael Collins has reported results in the summer. for the first 17 days of April 2020, Recovery will accelerate in order to provide some guid- through the fall, as social distanc- ance on the impact of COVID-19 ing measures are substantially re- on the Greater Toronto Area laxed, a large number of people housing market: return to work from furlough and • Greater Toronto Area REAL- home buyers take advantage of TORS® reported 1,654 home very low borrowing costs that sales through TRREB’s MLS® will remain in place to spur eco- System during the first 17 days of nomic recovery. April – down by 69 per cent com- The calendar year average pared to the same period in 2019. price for 2020 will likely remain • Year-over-year sales declines, near the 2019 level, and will be in percentage terms, were great- buoyed by the 15 per cent year- est for the detached and condo- over-year growth experienced in minium apartment market seg- Q1 2020 and resumed growth in ments. In the detached segment, Q4. the higher end of the market was A high-end home. Picture: Jesse Roberts on Unsplash Year-over-year declines in particularly impacted in the City home prices could be reported of Toronto. The condominium growth during the first half of concerns about the economy and resulted in a substantial pause to during some months in the sec- apartment segment has tradition- April. The changing composition indeed their own employment housing transactions, it is pos- ond and third quarters, but these ally attracted a high share of first- of home sales also played a role. situations. sible that REALTORS® and their declines will have less of an ef- time buyers, who in times of un- In the City of Toronto, for ex- “On top of this, many buy- clients will be able to mitigate fect on the overall price for 2020 certainty can put their decision to ample, the number of homes sold ers and sellers are avoiding any the impact somewhat through the because the annual share of sales purchase on hold. for more than two-million dollars type of in-person interaction. In use of technology. TRREB and will also be much lower than nor- • The number of new listings declined more than overall sales. the condo market in particular, its partner board and association mal. was down on a year-over-year This also had an impact on the individual condo corporations Members can now take advan- “As we recover from this tem- basis by a similar annual rate, de- average selling prices. have curtailed entry for non-res- tage of virtual open houses ac- porary downturn, potentially later clining by63.7 per cent to 3,843. • It should also be noted that idents,” said Mr. Collins. cessed through listing searches this year, home buyers will move • The fact that new listings selling prices have also followed “All of the COVID-19 related on TRREB.ca and REALTOR.ca. off the sidelines in increasing trended in a similar fashion to listing prices, with average listing issues and measures have trans- TRREB’s professional devel- numbers as they satisfy pent-up sales during the first half of April prices down by a similar amount. lated into a temporary drop in the opment staff are also holding demand for ownership housing. means that market conditions re- Average selling prices have not number of transactions – a drop virtual webinars on other ways Increasingly, these buyers will be mained tight enough to provide been noticeably lower than list- that will persist until we experi- REALTORS can leverage tech- faced with the persistent lack of support for the average selling ing prices compared to last year. ence a meaningful and sustained nology to help their clients in listings inventory that was a seri- price in line with 2019 levels. This is further evidence that the decline in the number of cases. these challenging times,” said ous problem before the onset of • The average selling price for mix of homes listed has changed However, once recovery be- John DiMichele, TRREB’s CEO. COVID-19. sales reported during the first 17 compared to last year. gins, it will likely accelerate in Looking forward, the decline “As the different levels of gov- days of April 2020 was $819,665 “The state of emergency mea- earnest as buyers seek to satisfy in home sales will be likely stron- ernment look toward recovery, it – down by 1.5 per cent compared sures currently in place, includ- pentup demand that will build up gest in Q2 2020, as strong social will be important for them to re- to the same period in 2019. ing the necessary enforcement of over the course of the spring and distancing measures remain in sume and build upon initiatives to • Uncertainty about market social distancing, has impacted at least part of the summer,” con- place for most of the spring. bring a greater diversity of hous- conditions due to COVID-19 cer- the real estate market in many tinued Mr. Collins. However, if public health fore- ing supply on line,” said Jason tainly played a role in moderating ways. “While the necessary social casts assuming strong social dis- Mercer, TRREB’s Chief Market the pace of year-over-year price “Home buyers and sellers have distancing efforts have certainly tancing measures play out as ex- Analyst. FOR FREE MARKET EVALUATION For Quick Online Evaluation Visit www.GetHomeValue.co Realty Specialists Inc. RAV & AMAN Brokerage Broker MURADIA Sales Rep 7 Locations Together Across G.T.A. Toll Free: 1-888-247-0277 647-271-5313 Marketer & Negotiator WWW.RAVREALTYFANPAGE.CA WWW.RAVMURADIA.COM View Our Listings on www.ravrealty.com & on at

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Lowering ing extra funds in your bank ac- efficiency windows, thermostats keeps you out of your car and re- Find out more at parkbridge. your mortgage payments, or not count each month means you can and other eco-friendly technol- duces your carbon footprint. com. India’s Move To Ease Building Restrictions Hailed New Delhi: The Indian from outside. Construction of re- relaxation has come at the right those available on the site could The MMR has the highest Government has lifted restric- newable energy projects has also time as the situation was grim t o be used. “The move to start some -- nearly 4.65 lakh -- under- tions on construction activities been allowed. keep construction workers at the construction activity, even with construction homes, as per the along with other sectors in a The construction industry and site afloat,” Hiranandani said. limited workforce, is certainly Anarock data. It accounts for 30 limited manner, with effect from real estate developers have ap- With this order, the economic welcome, he said. per cent of the 15.62 lakh under- April 20. Did you see plauded the staggered opening of drivers would start moving again Puri, however, said since many construction units across top In an order, the Ministry of construction activities. even if the lockdown was extend- workers had left for their villages seven cities. “As far as construc- Homein Affairs the announced paper... lifting Niranjan Hiranandani, Presi- ed, he said. after announcement of the lock- tion activity in non-hotspots is of curbs on construction of roads, dent, National Real Estate De- Considering the estimated loss down in March it would have to concerned, developers will need irrigation projects, buildings, velopment Council, said it would of Rs 26,000 crore a day to the be seen how many were there to to focus on projects nearing com- and industrial projects, including help in handling the migrant cri- Indian economy due to the lock- resume work. Migrant labourers pletion and have a completion MSMEs, in areas outside munici- sis and in avoiding further strain down, this relaxation was a con- account for 80 per cent of the 4.4 deadline within 2020,” he said. pal limits and all kinds of projects in the ongoing human-economic structive step, he added. crore workforce in the construc- “Over 49 million people, close in industrial estates. crisis. Allowing phasewise re- Anuj Puri, Chairman of An- tion sector. The order didn’t spell to 12 per cent of nation’s work- It has also ordered continuation opening of economic activity arock Property Consultants, said relief for the construction indus- ing population, are employed by of construction projects, within with precautions was the right the guideline clearly stated that try in the Mumbai Metropolitan the construction sector. Hence, to the municipal limits, where work- step to refuel the economic no construction worker would be Region (MMR) as it was among expedite recovery, revival of the ers are not required to be brought growth trajectory, he said. “The brought from outside and only the coronavirus hotspots. sector is vital.” - IANS

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A tale of an ordinary girl who went on to become an extraordinary ruler, “Jhansi Ki Rani” narrated the life story of Rani Lakshmibai, whose persistent re- sistance against the British Rule remains a story of inspiration for all. Actress Ulka Gupta essayed the younger version of the brave warrior in the show. “I feel really blessed to have been a part of the show. The love that I have received for playing Lakshmi Bai has been over- whelming and I am really delight- ed that the character is back once again to entertain the audience,” said Ulka. Universe Teaching Us: Tamannaah “’Jhansi Ki Rani’ is a tale of strength and bravery that is sure to Actress Tamannaah Bhatia says outdoor activities until an effective Letsallhelp.Org has extended help ignite a spirit of courage amongst “today we are like caged animals”, medical solution is derived,” to migrant workers in Mumbai. all of us at a time when we all and says that the universe has Tamannaah said. They have been successful in need to stay strong and fight this given us a time to reflect on the “Maybe the universe is teaching mobilising over 50 tonnes of food concern just like the true warrior Rani Lakshmibai did,” she added. fact. “Lockdown is a need of the us a lesson for all the harm we have products and have catered to the The show also starred Kratika hour at this point of time and cases caused nature and animals,” she needs of over 10,000 people across Sengar as Rani Lakshmibai.Tele- will multiply if we don’t adhere to added. the slums, shelters and old age cast of the show began on April social distancing rules and limit Tamannaah along with homes across Mumbai. 20 on Zee TV. Atul: Indian Content ‘Sacred Games’ & ‘Mirzapur’: Pankaj Dynamics Are Changing Tripathi Says Both Needed Hard Work New Delhi: One of contemporary Bollywood’s most talented actors, Pankaj Tripathi, has been outstanding in almost all his roles. With the ongoing lockdown restricting viewers to their homes, we trained focus on Pan- kaj’s OTT performances, since these can be enjoyed within the confines of the living room. His two notable acts in the world of web series have been Kaleen bhaiya in “Mirzapur” and Guruji in “Sacred Games”. Both performances gained major fan base. Personally, the actor finds it difficult to choose which among the two is his favourite. “It would be like choosing between two children. Both characters are close to me, both have required a lot of hard work,” Pankaj Mumbai: Actor Atul Kulkar- and lies are exposed when the told IANS, while cooking a meal ni feels Indian original content youngest member of the family amid the 21-day lockdown. “Mirzapur” follows the life of due to the 21-day lockdown. dynamics are changing, and says commits suicide -- leaving be- “Both of them have been very Akhandanand Tripathi, or Kaleen He reveals he has been “spend- that the audiences are more inter- hind a trail of unanswered ques- challenging. However, for Guruji bhaiya, a mafia boss played by ing time cooking, and also with ested in consuming true-to-life tions and suspects. I had to research more as I have Pankaj, while in “Sacred Games” wife and kids”. content right now. It also stars Neil Bhoopalam, seen something like Kaleen bhai- he plays the power-hungry spiri- Lately, he has been helping his “The Indian original content Ashvini Bhave, Parul Gulati, Ku- ya’s life in my Purvanchal days. tual leader “Guruji”. wife Mridula in making home- dynamics are changing , and we nal Karan Kapoor, Reena Wad- But I would not differentiate as Currently, Pankaj, who is also made masks and has also turned can clearly see that the audiences hwa and Lalit Prabhakar. both roles required a lot of hard a professional chef, is getting am- into a writer, penning all his are more interested in consuming Talking about the show, Ash- work,” he said. ple time to spend with his family thoughts. factual, real and true-to-life con- vini said: “Being part of ‘The tent,” Atul said. Raikar Case’ is special for me. That’s what his web show “The I have come back to the main- Jacqueline’s Film To Release Soon Raikar Case” will offer. stream entertainment space after “’The Raikar Case’ will offer a very long time and I couldn’t Mumbai: Jacqueline Fer- produced by his filmmaker the viewers with a kind of such a be happier. My role is extremely nandez’s next release, the dig- wife Farah Khan. real experience as it truly delivers challenging, but I have enjoyed ital film “Mrs. Serial Killer”, The thriller is about a wife, more than what meets the eye. I myself thoroughly.” will be released on May 1. whose husband has been am really looking forward to see- Neil, who is portraying the role “See you on the premiere framed and imprisoned for ing the first reactions,” he added. of a police officer in the show, on 1st of May for ‘Mrs Serial serial murders. She needs “The Raikar Case”, which said: “The script of the show is Killer’,” Jacqueline said in a to perform a murder exactly streams on Voot Select, is about unbelievable. It is challenging video with co-star Manoj Ba- like the serial killer, to prove family, love, deceit, and the se- and fun at the same time. Work- jpayee. The video was shared that her husband is innocent. crets that can wrench them apart. ing with an ensemble cast of this on the instagram account of Manoj Bajpayee and The thriller grapples with the di- stature was a fantastic experience Netflix India, the OTT -plat Shirish Kunder earlier col- lemma of ‘Will you choose truth for me and just being able to share form where the film will drop. laborated on 2016 short over family?’, and if trust can screen space with artists like Atul “Mrs. Serial Killer” is di- film, psychological thriller ever really be absolute. Secret and Ashvini is an honour for me.” rected by Shirish Kunder and “Kriti”. www.WeeklyVoice.com bollywood Friday, April 24, 2020 | B-7 Kareena Gets Lockdown Presents From Saif And Taimur Mumbai: Beating the lockdown blues, actor Saif Ali Khan and his little son Taimur took up painting a pass time after wowing netizens with their gardening skills. On Saturday, Kareena Ka- poor Khan posted a few pictures on Instagram in which her husband and son can be seen channeling their inner “Picasso”. In one of the images, Saif can be seen painting flowers on a wall in their balcony. And in another picture, the 3-year-old Taimur is seen turning the balcony’s wall in housePicasso,” Kareena cap- her zit on her face. But more of what was being created. Reacting to the post, actor a multi-coloured canvas. “If tioned Taimur’s art work. than the zit, it was her caption PS: The zit on my face didn’t Ranveer Singh commented there is a wall that’s blocking After posting her husband that left social media users get the memo of no personal with a few laughing emojis. your creativity... Try painting and son’s pictures, Kareena in split. “Meanwhile, I just visits and social distancing a Actress Amrita Arora said: on it #QuaranTimDiaries #In- posted her selfie, flaunting sat there staring in wonder #HugeMess,” Kareena wrote. Captions are lit bro. Karanweer’s Kids Play ‘Paint The Nails’ Stars Call For Mumbai: Fathers can go to any extent to make their daugh- ‘Lockdown’ On ters happy, and actor Karanvir Bohra is also doing the same. On Sunday, Karanvir took to Domestic Violence Instagram and shared a picture in MUMBAI: Celebrities like Virat Kohli, Anush- which his twin daughters Vienna ka Sharma, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Vidya Ba- and Bella can be seen applying lan among others have joined hands to support nail paint on his nails. Isn’t it an initiative #lockdownOnDomesticViolence, adorable? exressing concern over the global surge in cases “Never have I been so indul- of domestic violence amid the ongoing coronavi- gent.. looks like the roles of the rus lockdown. Bollywood actresses will have Under the initiative, a video is made in which some competition.. I have the celebs are seen urging people to stand up and fight masters at work,” he captioned the image. for themselves by reporting the abuse. Karan is also seen putting on a “Let’s put a lockdown on domestic violence...if face pack. Not only this, he even you are a survivor of domestic violence, report it. tagged actresses Kareena Kapoor .. It’s the time to stand up and break the silence. Khan, Deepika Padukone and Pri- If you are a witness to domestic violence ...please yanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt report,” the stars said in the video. and Disha Patani in his post, tell- Cricketer Rohit Sharma, actors Rahul Bose, ing them to “beware”. Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Karan Johar have Karanvir, who is best known for people engaged, talking and importantly from different walks of life and under- also featured in the video. his role in “Shararat”, got married listening and watching good content to stand their lives and routines and impor- The initiative is curated by Akshara Centre in to Teejay in 2006. keep their minds diverted from the ongoing tantly coping skills during these trying collaboration with Special Cell for Women and Karanvir also recently put out a stressful situation,” he said. testing times,” added the actor, who had Children. The Akshara Centre, with a big volun- fun-filled and informative live se- “So that’s what my second live series earlier brought in his celebrity friends for teer base, is a not-for-profit women’s organisation ries titled “Lockdown with KV”. ‘Lockdown with KV’ is aiming at. The first a 21-question series on Instagram- with a and resource centre working for the empower- “The idea right now is to keep main idea which is to just talk to people dash of fun and candid conversation. ment of women and girls.

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A lad lands in Mumbai, has Manoj Kumar Salim Khan Jeetendra meagre savings, goes from office to office and studio to studio producers as well as actors shoot- smoke, the film industry unoffi- portunities to compose music for, Another writer whose struggle where many have been before ing in these studios either called cial brands both). most of his assignments were stories remain untold is Javed him and more will after him. for food or came over. Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Ra- with non-paying makers. Still, Akhtar. When Javed arrived in Filmmakers can’t take all of them Some of those aspirant-turned- jendra Kumar, Bharat Bhushan, with limited opportunities that he Bombay, his father, Jan Nisar seriously or see a star in them. waiters chose Bandra restaurants. Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, as got, he composed some memo- Akhtar, was already a known But, these lads never lost hope. There were three restaurants side well as female actors, had opted rable, haunting songs. lyricist in Hindi films. But, that Their money was running out and by side, Neelam, Pamposh and for Bandra to build their houses. Nida Fazli hit big times even- house was not where Javed could they had to survive to carry on the Belga, and the waiters here usu- Even Dharmendra had bought his tually. His fame started with the seek shelter. Jan Nisar had anoth- struggle. They needed a job, what ally presented themselves well, first flat in Bandra. rising popularity of the ghazal er family by then. they considered to be a stop gap looking smart. It was as if these strugglers, and Jagjit Singh in India. “Du- Javed found shelter at Ka- till they got a break. There was only one film shoot- once successful, wanted to be- niya jisse kehte hai”. written by malistan Studios where he would Not surprisingly, the jobs they ing studio in Bandra, Mehboob long to that lot that had made it. him launched Singh into bigtime, spend his nights sleeping on a sought were on the periphery of Studios, and most of the shooting Bandra also housed many film besides bringing recognition for platform under a tree, often on where the action was, close to the activities took at studios far from producers, directors, music com- Nida, himself. empty stomach. The poet in him film scene. Bandra. However, somehow, posers, lyric writers and so on. Nida went on to write for films, would come out with “Aasman Some became photojournal- Bandra was the centre point for Bandra had another attraction having made a team with busi- ki thali mei chaand ek roti”. Ja- ists, some film journalists in one most strugglers. for the strugglers. They dreamt of nessman-turned-writer Vithalb- ved has also penned a marathon of the many vernacular publica- Just an aside to state that those Bandra to be their ultimate des- hai Patel from Sagar (MP). He Shiv bhajan which he sang for me tions. Being attached to a film who could not make it were never tination. Because, all those who was a rare struggler from that years back and not many know publication helped them hover willing to go back home. It was had struggled/ succeeded had 16th Road, Bandra hostel to come about it. around the sets as did being pho- the typical Indian sentiment: built their bungalows and settled out and afford his own flat. 16th Salim Khan had come to Bom- tojournalists. Gradually, these “Kya muh lekar ghar jaaon!” down in Bandra. road was our hangout and Nida bay from Indore and, with his strugglers came to terms with Bandra boasted of many plac- Strugglers were holed up in regaled us collegians with his good looks, wanted to be an actor. their status and adopted these es, restaurants, liquor joints and various nooks and crannies of stories and anecdotes. He was a All he ended up getting was bit professions for keeps, realising such, which had connect with Bandra. Among them was this well-qualified post graduate. roles and, even when he got big- that there was no stardom to be the struggle stories of some of typical Bandra Catholic settle- In the film industry, Nida’s ger roles it was in B-grade sword got. the stars who finally made it. ment (called Gaonthan), one of fame spread with “Razia Sultan”. fight movies. Being a film journalist helped There was a lodge, Hotel Man- many in this suburb. Producer-director Kamal Amrohi Coming to terms with his limi- a few develop closeness with sarovar, and very close to it was There was this old Goan kind was stuck for a song when some- tations vis-a-vis acting, he opted established stars, and with their National Hotel, a Punjabi dhaba, of bungalow and this housed one suggested he try Nida. Am- for script-writing and joined help, some film journalists went among others, which fed strug- over a dozen strugglers trying rohi had rejected a lot of lyrics Abrar Alvi as an assistant. When onto become film publicists. gling actors in the name of ex- their luck. They called the place earlier. Nida left Amrohi’s house Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar Some who were not quite qual- tending credit, never really hop- Hostel. Among these ‘hostelites’, after getting a lowdown on the paired up to write film scripts, ified became waiters in restau- ing to get paid. And, there were there were two hidden gems, situation for the song in the film. they created history and, for the rants. They preferred restaurants country liquor addas where a lot actor-music composer Kanu Roy He stopped at a cigarette shop first time, got recognition for the at Dadar, which had three active of these strugglers gathered and and poet-lyricist awaiting fame, nearby and scribbled the words writers. film studios where shooting took opened their hearts out. Quite a Nida Fazli. on a cigarette foil, returned to There are struggle stories and place -- Ranjit, Shree Sound and few found solace in the country- Kanu Roy made his living act- Amrohi in 10 minutes! He ended there are more stories, but these Roop Tara studios. This was be- made hooch at these illegal joints ing and when the opportunity up writing two songs for the film. two -- Nida Fazli and Salim-Ja- cause a few typical Punjabi res- and graduated to Scotch (mostly arose, composing music. Sadly, The 16th Road hostel had no ved -- I have been privy to first taurants operated here where film VAT 69, with 555 cigarettes to even though he got few film op- more success stories. hand. Bhumi Pednekar Makes A Pizza Sunny Leone Dons ‘80s Style Mumbai: Actress Bhumi Pednekar mann Khurrana’s wife Tahira Kashyap has prepared a pizza to beat the lockdown asked for the recipe of the base. Bhumi blues, and she not surprisingly calls its her shared the recipe and wrote: “I really feel For Retro Aerobics Workout “comfort food”. like chef Bhumi.” Mumbai: Ditching the Bhumi revealed that she has prepared the Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani com- new generations yoga pants, base as well as the toppings, and shared a mented: “That looks great”, in reply to Sunny Leone tried out some video of the process on Instagram. The ac- which the actress expressed: “It tasted great eighties fashion for a retro tress also called herself a “moody chef”. too...am actually shocked with the way my aerobics workout. “Pednekar’s Pizzeria (We made it from foods been turning out.” Recently, on Eas- Sunny took to Instagram scratch and it tasted). #ComfortFood ter, Bhumi baked a walnut and dates cake. to share a video where she #pizza #instafood #food #BhumitheBaker Sharing a photo of the cake on Instagram, is seen wearing high-cut leo- #moodychef,” Bhumi captioned. the “Pati Patni Aur Woh” actress called her- tards, crop top and a big bow Commenting on Bhumi’s post, Ayush- self “Bhumi the Baker” on her hair. First Sunny shared her look on the photo-sharing website and captioned: “Hmmm... something fun planned!! Video to come!” In the second video, the “Mastizaade” actress was seen exercising on the song 80’s hit “Maniac” with her sister-in-law Karishma Vohra in two separate TikTok windows. “Morning everyone! We are so far from each other but I’m so happy we could make this video together. Love you @karishmavohra14my brother is lucky to have you in his life!! 2 #maniacs #justdance videos so much fun,” she said. Sunny had shared another dance video of herself earlier this month. She had used her signature dance moves include “chapati”, “belna” (process of preparing chapati) and “jalebi”! The Bollywood star took to Instagram to reveal her signature moves, which include these ‘desi’ steps. Disha Flaunts Her Moves On Video Mumbai: :Amid the lockdown, Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Disha Patani is keeping her fans and followers enter- tained with her social media posts. In her latest post, she showed off her killer dance moves while grooving to Be- yonce’s track “Yonce”. Recently, Disha took to Instagram to share a video of herself flaunting amazing dance moves on “Yonce”. The video has gone viral in the virtual world. Disha posted a video of herself performing a hip-hop routine to Beyonce’s track “Yonce”. She is seen wearing a white sports bra and a pair of camouflage cargo pants. “#beyonce Choreography #brian #quarantinelife,” the “Bharat” actress wrote along with the video. The clip is winning hearts, and earned her a lot of love from fans and her friends, including Elli AvrRam. Disha is popular for her dancing skills and has been part of many music videos, most recent being “Do you love me” in “Baaghi 3” On the work front, Disha was last seen in “Malang”, withAnil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Kunal Kemmu. She will next be seen in “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai”. www.WeeklyVoice.com Bollywood Friday, April 24, 2020 | B-9 ‘Four More Shots Please Season 2’: A Happier High “Four More Shots Please Sea- Gagroo and Bani J are actually son 2” (Amazon Prime series); more impressive in their respec- Cast: Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kul- tive roles this season. They seem hari, Maanvi Gagroo and Bani J; to have settled down comfortably Direction: Nupur Asthana; Rat- in their screen avatars. ing: * * * & 1/2 (three and a half The male cast, really the sup- stars) porting acts here, are however impressive in well-penned roles. By Vinayak Chakravorty Milind Soman, Pratiek Babbar and Neil Bhoopalam are back in There is an element of simplis- familiar roles, while Sameer Ko- tic joy that drives “Four More chhar and Prabal Punjabi join the Shots Please”, and it’s a quality cast, too. that endears you to the show. Be- The men are particularly use- neath the grit driving its admira- ful in triggering off the conflict bly unapologetic protagonists, it points in the lives of the show’s has a fairytale spirit propping the four female leads, with their narrative. many hues between black and Same-sex love or business white. woes, broken marriages or cheat- Sure, season two has its flaws. ing partners -- within the realism The start of the season, for in- that this series sets up, the drama stance, need not have wasted invariably flows with abundant time with recap, and straight- Kriti Kulahari stars in the series ‘Four More Shots Please...’ feel-good zest. away taken us into the current Perhaps it is meant to be that essary check on where each lead tionship with Samara (Lisa Ray) factor about each of the leading lives of the four heroines. After way. The four heroines of the character currently stands, before a proper shot. Anjana wants to ladies by reiterating their quirky a while, many of the stock plot show have, after all, learnt to taking off with their individual patch up with her ex-husband, flaws from season one. points keep coming back, render- comfortably coexist with their stories. while Siddhi is trying to make it This is a show brought to life ing some of the middle episodes flaws and life’s worries. Damini (Sayani Gupta), Anjana as a stand-up comedian. by an all-women crew. Beyond without pace at times. The new season takes the indi- (Kirti Kulhari), Siddhi (Maanvi While Nupur Asthnana takes Asthana and Bhagat, the narrative Still, you come out of the ex- vidual stories of these four wom- Gagroo) and Umang (Bani J) are over from Anu Menon to direct is sufficiently enriched by Ishita perience happier -- if only been forward with more introspec- still dealing with familiar crises. season two, the overall unifor- Moitra’s dialogues. The writing cause Damini, Anjana, Siddhi tive edge and the same irreverent Damini, reeling under the loss of mity in the unique mix of drama of characters as well as the lines and Umang have adamantly de- wit that we loved the first time her website, has turned her atten- and humour probably owes itself they get to speak, blend well with cided they won’t let negativity around. tion to writing a book that has the to the fact that Devika Bhagat re- Asthana’s tack as a filmmaker. enter their world, no matter what. Season two takes off a few potential of stirring up a storm. turns as writer for all 10 episodes It is something that lets the Despite the feel-good simplicity, months after the first season end- Umang, after outing herself to of the new season. cast relish the job at hand. Say- their world continues to be nu- ed, and starts with a rather unnec- the world, wants to give her rela- Bhagat keeps up the intrigue ani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Maanvi anced. Vicky Not ‘Horror-Friendly’ Dharmendra Enjoying Life In His Lonavla Farm Mumbai: Veteran actor Dharmendra is spending a lot of time at his farm near Lonavla amid the CO- VID-19 lockdown. From ploughing to pluck- ing fruits, Dharmendra is trying it all, and also constantly sharing glimpses of his busy days at the farm with fans on social media. Taking to social media, Dharmendra recently posted a video in which he is seen sitting on a tractor. In the video, one can also see his huge vanity van. Mumbai: Actor Vicky Kaushal tried “With this movie, the endeavour has “Doston, Kaise hain aap. out the horror genre with “Bhoot ï¿½ been to bring to the fans, a true expe- Itna chota khet toh main Part One: The Haunted Ship” earlier this rience of the genre through a genuine jese taise plough kar leta hu, isme thodi exercise ho jati hai,” he said in the video. year. He says there was a time when he horror film which is not just filled with In another video, the 84-year-old star shows off the farm’s fresh bananas to fans. was not a “horror-film friendly” actor. thrills, but which is honestly scary,” he “Yes, we get bananas easily in the market, but bananas grown in your own farms are dif- The film tells the story of a young added. ferent and amazing,” he wrote. shipping officer, Prithvi, grappling with It will now have its digital premiere on a personal loss. He takes it upon himself Amazon Prime Video on April 22. to unravel the mystery of a haunted ship. “I am happy that many more viewers “I was never a ï¿½horror-film friend- across the globe can now stream the film ly’ actor before doing ‘Bhoot ï¿½ Part and enjoy some edge-of-the seat thrill, One: The Haunted Ship’. I was someone from the comfort of their personal de- Did you see who would step out of the room if a hor- vices on Amazon Prime Video,” said the ror movie was on. However, with this actor. The Bhanu Pratap Singh directo- film, I was able to overcome my fear,” rial also features Bhumi Pednekar and in the paper... said Vicky. Ashutosh Rana. Jewel, Chopra’s Docu-Film Explores Mindfulness & Covid-19 Fear Mumbai: Producers Jewel and focusing on the present moment in a Deepak Chopra have decided to release non-judgmental way -- as a means to their documentary feature, “The Mind- create a healthier, happier world. fulness Movement”, digitally, owing to Sharing the importance of the film, the global COVID-19 pandemic. Chopra took to Twitter and wrote: The film was initially scheduled to be “Mindfulness can help reduce anxiety in that the ireleased n over 50 theatres across the these uncertain times. Please take a mo- US and Canada, and is now available at ment to visit the site to learn more about Rebel-O’s are ThemindfulnessMovement.com. this important film.” The feature documentary examines According to Jewel, mindfulness playing at the how people are increasingly taking to can help reduce the “pandemic’s silent Queens this I love mindfulness -- a peaceful quality of at- symptoms of anxiety, fear and depres- tention anyone can develop by simply sion”. weekend? that band! It’s Now Ludo Game Time For Anushka, Virat MUMBAI: After monopoly, star cou- ka’s all four pieces are still inside the ple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli has house. Accepting her defeat in a hi- Community Newspapers taken to ludo to pass their time amid the larious way, Anushka wrote: “I am not coronavirus lockdown. losing...I am staying home and practis- Anushka on Saturday took to Insta- ing social distancing.” Your Local Social Network gram story and shared a screenshot in Also, Anushka and Virat have pledged which she can be seen playing the online to support the Prime Minister’s Relief ludo game along with her husband and Fund and Chief Minister’s (Maharash- her parents. tra) Relief Fund in the battle against THE WEEKLY VOICE In the image, it is clearly visible that the coronavirus pandemic. A source in Virat and Anushka’s parents are way the industry told IANS that Virat and ahead of her in the game while Anush- Anushka have donated Rs 3 crore. B-10 | Friday, April 24, 2020 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com What India Is Watching During Lockdown... New Delhi: The lockdown period has led to a boom in the television and OTT markets all over the world, with Indians getting their dose of entertainment through fiction tales, historical pieces, mythological stories and supernatural thrills. According to a recent report by Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), TV consumption in India grew by 38 per cent over the pre-COVID period. Peo- ple are now watching TV for all seven days with an increase of 47 per cent viwership. The report also stated that the consumption of Hindi as a tele- cast language has grown, with mythology driving the growth Nikhil Bhardwaj in “Mahabharat’ Scene from the serial ‘Ramayan’ -- thanks to the re-runs of classic shows like “Ramayan” and “Ma- apps, along with streaming ser- more and more daily media time that Indian market is not a smooth same time, one of the most resis- habharat”. This week, the Hindi vices. The top content picked among internet users since 2012, sail for foreign players. tant to penetration from global GEC attained an all time high by the audience includes fiction, climbing from the 45 minute per Netflix engagement over the players,” the report said. viewership of four billion since thriller, history, news, supernatu- day mark to its current standing past year in India, increased by 14 That explains the recent growth 2015 in HSM (Hindi Speaking ral, and mythology. of 1 hour 17 minutes,” it added. per cent points to 58 per cent. It is of Indian OTT players, which in- Market) Urban. The growth of TV and OTT According to the report the av- further strengthening its position clude Voot, AltBalaji, Zee5, and Another trend which was spot- was spotted by GlobalWebIndex erage time spent watching linear by widening its Indian slate, and MX Player. ted was the resurgence of English Entertainment flagship report as TV in India is 1 hour and 34 min- getting Bollywood biggies like “The country’s video market is movies category. English movies well. It stated that in every age utes, and online TV on a typical Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Cho- valued at over $700 million and is has shown an 83 per cent growth bracket, “internet users watch day is 1 hour and 31 minutes. pra Jonas and Anushka Sharma expected to grow to $2.4 billion in the lockdown period. more broadcast TV than online It is important to note that on board. in value by 2023, with the over- When it comes to OTT, the TV, despite year-on-year drops in while Netflix and Amazon Prime “India’s streaming market is the-top (OTT) industry projected disruption caused by COVID-19 broadcast engagement”. Video might have found a strong one of the biggest and fastest- to be with the highest growth gave a big fillip to education “Online TV has captured ground in India, the report states growing in the world, and at the rate,” it explained. Big B Compares Human Kajol Crosses Hrithik Roshan Makes Beings To Caged Animals 10-Million 4-Year-Old’s B’day Special Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Mumbai: : Bol- Bachchan has compared human Mark On Insta lywood actor Hrithik beings in lockdown to caged ani- Mumbai: Actress Kajol is Roshan made a four- mals, in a new blog post. He add- extremely happy on garnering year-old boy’s birthday ed that once the lockdown phase over 10 million followers on In- extra special by send- is over, we might feel hesitant to stagram. On Saturday, she took to ing him a special mes- step out of our homes. the the photo sharing application sage. “The process of ï¿½working to thank her fans. A social media user from home’ bears fruit each day.. “This is a shout out to my Insta took to Twitter, where and when the day arrives, for ar- fam who have shown love to the she shared a video of rive it will, when the doors shall reel and real me so much ! Grate- her toddler son talking open.. there could be hesitant in- fully, yours Kajol,” she wrote. about her favourite ac- dulgence on whether to step out Along with her thank-you note, tor Hrithik. or not.. cage an animal for years she posted a small dance clip of She captioned it: and years and years , and then her from the film “Kabhi Khushi “Sir @iHrithik My suddenly one day just open the Kabhie Gham”, clearly to convey son Ved turns 4 today. doors and see its reaction.. it looks her joy. He is a big big fan of out the door, takes a hesitant step On the film front, Kajol, who yours and thinks him- out.. glances up at it keeper with was last seen in the short film self as you . If you that puzzled expression.. what.. “Devi”, is all set to make her could please wish him, you mean I can actually leave.. shared some lighthearted humour digital debut with the Netflix film he will be extremely seriously?” he wrote. about the situation on Twitter. “Tribhanga”. happy. Here is his fan Big B further opined: “We are He tweeted in Hindi: “Achha A drama set in Mumbai, “Trib- moment just for you.” in the same syndrome.. all of us.. ek aur baat taye hai, in dino, jab hanga” weaves a complex tale To which, Hrithik re- most of the initiation has already phone aye, toh yeh bhi nahi kaha that goes back and forth through plied: “Too sweet. Be- begun.. wire it , cut the paper ja sakta ki saheb ghar mein nahi three generations of the same lated birthday wishes work, draft it and mail, ConCall hai...” (These days if someone family, from the late 1980s to a to Ved...all my love.” to provide for themselves in these it na.. ya ya he’ll be at home -- tries to reach you via a phone call, modern-day milieu. The storyline Amid lockdown due to corona- times of COVID-19 lockdown. no one’s stepping out.. etc., etc., then you cannot escape talking to looks at the importance of family virus, Hirthik has decided to pro- Hrithik has also provided N95 etc...” that person by making someone in everyday lives. It is directed by vide 1.2 lakh nutritious cooked and FFP3 masks for the BMC Not just his blog, the actor also else say saheb is not at home!) Renuka Shahane. meals for those who are unable workers and caretakers. Tune in to Radio Voice 101.3 FM To know latest News, Views, Discussions, Trafﬁc Updates,Live Phone-ins and lots more!! Monday to Friday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.WeeklyVoice.com zaika Friday, April 24, 2020 | B-11 Here Are Some Really Cool Vegan Recipes

How Processed & Healthy Is Your Food?

BBQ (Barley, Beets Quinoa) While it may seem like a task to turn vegan, many Indian and international celebrities have done it. Know some cool, easy- to-make recipes for these vegan dishes by noted Indian Chef Irfan Sayyed in New Delhi

BBQ (barley, beets, quinoa) Super grains /lemon vinegar / micro greens Ingredients: White Barley: 50 gm Quinoa: 35 gm Baby beet: 75 gm Granny smith apple: 40 gm BBM (Barley, Beets, Moringa) Baby Arugula: 50 gm Lemon: 1 Dejon Mustard: 2 gm Pommery mustard: 2 gm Sea Salt: A Pinch Black pepper: To Taste Microgreens assorted: 20 gm Method: Make the dressing with lemon juice, dujon, pommery, salt and (NC) In the past 70 years, calo- meats, seafood, herbs, spices, pepper and keep aside. Soak ries we eat from ultra-processed garlic, eggs and milk. Make these barley a day in advance and boil foods have doubled from 24 to real, whole foods the basis of for 20 mins drain and chill. Boil 54 per cent. That’s not surprising, your diet. quinoa for 20 minutes check for given they are branded, pack- Processed foods: When ingre- doneness and strain. Boil baby aged and marketed so heavily and dients such as oil, sugar or salt beets, peel and chill in refrigera- cleverly. are added to foods and they are tor. Ultra-processed foods are high packaged, the result is processed Slice the granny smith apples in saturated fat, sugar and salt, foods. Examples are simple just before combining with vinai- Filter flour in a Fennelutensil Scentedusing a BananaGorgonzola Fritters Cheese: 30 gm and they’re contributing to an bread, cheese, tofu and canned grette. For plating wash the aru- strainer. Put jaggery in milk/wa- Moringa powder: 5 gm unhealthy diet – now the leading tuna or beans. They are conve- gula in chilled water so that the ter and dissolve it, sift flour in this Lemon vinaigrette: 25 ml risk factor for death in Canada. nient and help you build nutri- leaves become crisp. Place the sweet milk/water and add mashed Microgreens: 15 gm “The more ultra-processed tious meals. arugula on the plate so as to form ripened bananas. The mixture for Method: foods we eat, the less room we Ultra-processed foods: Almost a bed for the salad, lightly toss the fritters has to be thick. Cover the Soak barley overnight and have in our diet for whole and half of our calories come from remaining ingredients with vinai- mix and keep in cool dry place cook next morning till soft but less-processed foods,” explains ultra-processed foods. They go grette, check for seasoning and overnight allowing the flour to not mushy, strain and refrigerate. Carol Dombrow, RD and nutri- through multiple processes, con- place on a bed of arugula. Gar- ferment. Now whisk this mix Set baby beats to soft stage tion consultant with Heart & tain many added ingredients and nish with micro greens and serve. properly. Add Fennel seeds. Pour and, cool and cut into thin slices. Stroke. are highly manipulated. Exam- oil in a pan and heat. When oil is Bring water to boil add salt and But are all processed foods cre- ples are pop, chips, chocolate, Fennel scented sweet sufficiently heated then take little Quinoa turn off the heat cover ated equal? sweetened breakfast cereals, banana fritters amounts of mixture at a time and with lid and leave for 20 mins, To better understand processed packaged soups, chicken nuggets, Ingredients: put it in hot oil and fry till golden strain and chill. foods, a classification system hotdogs and fries. Wheat flour: 200 grams (1 cup) brown. Enjoy with tea. Toss quinoa, sliced apple, diced called NOVA was developed by Staying away from ultra-pro- Bananas: 100 gms BBM (barley, beets, beets and barley lightly with vin- an international panel of food sci- cessed foods and eating a bal- Jaggery: 80 grams (less than moringa) aigrette and arrange on a plate. entists and researchers, splitting anced diet focused on whole 1/2 cup) Ingredients: Dice the gorgonzola cheese and foods into different categories: foods will help prevent chronic Fennel seed : 1 tsp White Barley: 60 gm arrange on top of salad. Unprocessed or minimally pro- diseases, including heart disease, Milk/Water: 1 cup Baby beets: 50 gm Sprinkle moringa powder and cessed foods: Think vegetables, stroke and obesity. Find out more Oil or Ghee to fry. Quinoa: 50 gm garnish with microgreens or ci- grains, legumes, fruits, nuts, at heartandstroke.ca. Method: Green Apple sliced: 50 gm lantro. - Pictures: IANS B-12 | Friday, April 24, 2020 www.WeeklyVoice.com voice automobile

2020 Mazda3 GT AWD – A Compact Luxury Car!

By Nauman Farooq

According to some car companies, the sedan and hatchback are dead! They say, that everyone wants an SUV or a CUV, and are hence putting all their eggs in that basket! Thankfully, Japanese and Ko- rean car companies have not given up on sedans and hatchbacks, and are still offering plenty of choices in this segment for consumers. One such car company is Maz- da. While most of their line-up is made up of CUVs, they still offer the Mazda3 and the Mazda6 in sedan body styles, and the former is even offered as a hatchback. I recently got to spend a lot of time with a 2020 Mazda3 sedan, which arrived in GT trim with the optional all-wheel drive system. So, that means, this is the most loaded example of the Mazda3 – which also means that the “as tested” price is north of $30,000. Is it worth it? Let’s find out! wards the hatchback; I’d rather ish is superb – equal to or better angles a few things towards the on interior quality, comfort, and Styling: There are currently have the more mature looks of than some luxury cars on sale to- driver. It also has a good infotain- space; then the 2020 Mazda3 will two body styles available for the the sedan. It looks smart, but day. ment system, and yes, this system surely win you over – it truly is Mazda3, a five-door hatchback, at no point will it ever cause a Mazda must have realized, that is compatible with both the Apple the nicest compact vehicle on and a four-door sedan. I tested the passer-by to give it a double take owners spend more time inside CarPlay and Android Auto. The sale today! hatchback last year, so it was now – and that is an attractive quality their car, than outside it; hence 8.8-inch wide screen for the info- Powertrain: Two engines are due to try out the sedan. I person- to have for a daily driver. the interior is simply spectacular! tainment system is clear and easy currently offered with the Maz- ally think the sedan is actually the Interior: Open the door, and The seats are comfortable and to read, and while it doesn’t fold da3, a base Skyactiv-G 2.0L better looking model of the two! you’re in for a pleasant shock! supportive (and they look like away when not in use, it does sit 16-valve, inline-four cylinder The humongous C-pillar of the The Mazda3 is a compact seg- they’ve been taken from a very a little recessed so it doesn’t dis- unit that produces 155 hp and 150 hatchback is somewhat slimmed ment vehicle, but there is nothing expensive luxury car), the config- tract you much either. lb-ft of torque. down in the sedan, and the over- bargain basement regarding its urable dashboard is easy to read There is also ample room for My ‘GT’ spec tester had the up- all look is more ‘grown-up.’ interior. (my tester even had a head-up back seat passengers, and the grade motor, a Skyactiv-G 2.5L, Those who tune and mod their Not only does its interior look display unit), the dashboard not trunk is huge! 16-valve, inline-four cylinder vehicles, will surely gravitate to- great, the quality of its fit and fin- only looks good, but also gently If you buy cars based purely Continued on page 13 www.WeeklyVoice.com auto Friday, April 24, 2020 | B-13 New Mazda 3 GT AWD Has Excellent Handling Continued from page 12 motor that produces 186 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. Power in all Mazda3 models goes to the front wheels, but all- wheel drive is available as an option on the GS and GT trim – and only with the 2.5L engine. Two choices of transmission, a proper manual and an automatic, both featuring six forward gears. However, if you opt for the all-wheel drive system, you can only have that with the automatic gearbox. My tester had the all-wheel drive system (hence, it was an automatic) and I was per- fectly fine with that. Not only is the transmission very smooth and quick, the added all-wheel drive system ensured I got to where I was going without any fuss. Performance & Driving Dy- namics: The ride and handling is really quite good. It not only handles bumps and potholes fairly well, but in typical Mazda fashion, the handling is quite excellent. Mazda has ditched the independent rear suspension in favour of a torsion beam layout – which might seem like a step in the wrong direction – but given the smaller engine, it’ll be more the kind of role this vehicle plays, economical still! the new set up gives the car a Pricing: The Mazda3 range more stable, sure footed feel on starts from $18,000 – and for that the highway. Couple that with you get a base GX trim vehicle independent MacPherson Strut with front-wheel drive and a six- type front suspension, and an speed manual gearbox. My fully electronic power steering system loaded GT with all-wheel drive that seems to be weighed to per- came to $30,500 (plus freight, fection – this unassuming com- PDI, dealer fees, and HST). That pact family sedan can handle far might seem like a lot for a com- better than you might expect! pact car, but given the quality and The get up and go is still some- equipment it offers, it is worth what lacking! Put it in its sporti- every penny! est setting, and launch hard, and Verdict: If you’ve read the en- you’ll see the 0 to 100 km/h sprint tire article, you’d have guessed done in about 8.6 seconds. That’s that I like this car… in fact, I like not bad, however, in ‘normal’ it a lot. The Mazda3 has long been driving, with everything in ‘com- a good choice in its segment, but fort’ mode, this Mazda3 never it is now –in my opinion- the best felt eager to romp up the street! in its category, by a big margin. In short, this is not an aggres- I’m sure my friends who own sive car. It will never tempt you Toyota Corolla’s and Honda to tear up the tarmac, nor that it does that job exceptionally well. L/100 km with this Mazda3 GT Subaru Legacy sedan – which Civics will likely disagree, but can even if you’re in the mood. Fuel Economy: In my fuel AWD. That is exactly the same is also all-wheel drive. In short, trust me, if you’re looking for a So, this vehicle is not for ‘speed economy test (where I drive a car number I achieved a few months this Mazda3 is quite economi- compact segment family car, you demons’ – but if you’re looking 170 km on the highway + 130 ago with the Mazda CX-5 diesel, cal, and if you pick a model that won’t find anything better than for a very good daily driver, it km in the city), I averaged 8.1 and slightly better than the new is just front wheel drive and has the current Mazda3. B-14 | Friday, April 24, 2020 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com 700-Mile-Range Triton Model H Launched

CHERRY HILL, N.J.: Triton Solar, along with the announcement of multiple ton Solar battery pack, which is a proprie- hicle with an impressive acceleration of 0 a New Jersey-based technology company, international partnerships for the same. tary technology of Triton Solar. The Triton to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. launching its first EV SUV – Triton Model Triton Model H is a premium electric Model H will have a single-charge range Triton Model H is now open for pre-or- H, an electric SUV – this week across the SUV designed to comfortably accommo- of up to 700 miles+. ders on our website www.tritonev.co. The globe. date eight people, along with 200 cubic The biggest question that is being an- first 100 pre-order customers will be de- The project has been ongoing for the feet of luggage space. swered today is, “What does the Triton livered the Founder’s Edition, which shall last 18 months, and the CEO of Triton So- “The Triton Model H SUV is designed Model H SUV look like?” have unique surprise features added on top lar, Himanshu Patel, recently mentioned to thrill the senses. With unparalleled pow- Triton promise 1500 hp to the wheels, of the standard features. the same in a press release two months er, luxury, and seating capacity, the Model which allows the SUV to carry and pull In the life span of Triton Model H, only back. Things have been serious in the last H is the electric SUV of choice for discern- heavy loads without compromising the 100 Founder’s Edition versions will be 12 months since the official beginning of ing vehicle enthusiasts,” the company said. driving comfort. made. The booking will completely be on the project within the Triton Solar team, It comes standard with a 200 kWh Tri- It’s a four-wheel-drive quad motor ve- a first-come-first-serve basis. - CNW New BMW R18s To Roar On Canadian Roads Soon The new BMW R18 is expect- are encased in fork sleeves. The ed to arrive at Canadian Motor- fork tube diameter is 49 mm, rad Retailers in Q3 of 2020 (sub- while the suspension travel is 120 ject to the ongoing COVID19 mm at the front and 90 mm at the situation) with a base MSRP of rear. The new BMW R 18 brak- $20,895. ing system consists of a twin disc The first shipment of R18 mod- brake at the front and a single els will be exclusive “First Edi- disc brake at the rear in conjunction” models with special equip- tion with four-piston fixed calli- ment and an MSRP of $23,745. pers. Meanwhile the wire-spoked With the new R 18, BMW wheels ensure a supremely styl- Motorrad now enters the cruiser ish appearance. segment. Like no other BMW Three riding modes along with motorcycle before it, this model ASC and MSR for a high degree stands entirely in the tradition of of riding pleasure and safety as historical BMW motorcycles – standard. Reverse assist and Hill- both technically and in terms of start Control as ex factory options design style. The new R 18 also offers the It borrows from famous mod- three standard riding modes els such as the BMW R 5 both “Rain”, “Roll” and “Rock” – un- technologically and visually, inder boxer engine – the “Big tal pulling power is combined comparable design – surrounds usual in this segment – so as to shifting the focus back onto the Boxer”. Both its impressive ap- with a full, resonant sound. the rear axle transmission in au- be able to adapt to individual motorcycle essentials: purist, no- pearance and its technology re- The centrepiece of the suspen- thentic style by means of bolted rider preferences. The standard frills technology and the boxer flect a continuation of the -tradi sion in the new R 18 is a double- connections. trim also includes ASC (Auto- engine as the epicentre of riding tional air-cooled boxer engines loop steel tube frame. Its design The suspension elements of the matic Stability Control, disen- pleasure, combined with “good that have offered an inspiring rid- perpetuates the longstanding new BMW R 18 deliberately dis- gageable), which ensures a high vibrations”. ing experience since BMW Mo- BMW Motorrad tradition of this pense with electronic adjustment level of riding safety. In addi- What is more, classic design is torrad began production in 1923. frame type. options. Instead, a telescopic fork tion, the new R 18 is equipped as combined in the R 18 with clear- The most powerful 2-cylinder Outstanding manufacturing and a directly mounted central standard with engine drag torque cut yet contemporary technology boxer engine ever used in motor- quality and a meticulous atten- suspension strut with travel-de- control (MSR). The R 18 master- to create a fascinating overall cycle series production has a dis- tion to detail is also evident in pendent damping and adjustable fully transposes the iconic style concept – offering a riding expe- placement of 1 802 cc. The peak unapparent features such as the spring preload ensure superior of bygone times to the present rience that is as cultivated as it is output is 67 kW (91 hp) at 4 750 welded joints between the steel wheel control and attractive sus- day, retaining a purist design in emotional. rpm. From 2,000 to 4,000 rpm, tubes and the cast or forged parts. pension comfort. numerous details that is mainly The centrepiece the new BMW over 150 Nm of torque is avail- Like the legendary BMW R 5, As in the legendary BMW R influenced by classics such as the R 18 is a newly developed 2-cyl- able at all times, and this elemen- the rear swingarm – sporting a 5, the tubes of the telescopic fork BMW R 5.

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Richmond Hill: MINI choices. • MINI Cooper S Convertible features a standard 8-Speed transmission to our most iconic Canada has announced their lat- 2021 MINI 3 door, 5 door and Exceptions include: Steptronic Sport automatic trans- models for the 2021 Model Year.” est range of MINI models to be Convertible Models available • The high performance 2021 mission. MINI Clubman and Coun- offered with the choice of a stan- with Manual Transmissions: MINI John Cooper Works GP, “Driving Excitement is in tryman models equipped with dard manual transmission, for • MINI Cooper 3 door which comes exclusively with MINI’s DNA. Connecting to MINI’s ALL4, all-wheel drive driving enthusiasts who enjoy • MINI Cooper 5 door an 8-speed Steptronic Sport au- your MINI and to the road with system, including the new 301hp shifting their own gears. • MINI Cooper S 3 door tomatic transmission, tailored to that third pedal definitely drives John Cooper Works versions will As of March 2020, production • MINI Cooper S 5 door handle the car’s 301 horsepower. excitement! enthused Mat Sayer, continue to be offered exclusive- has resumed for MINI 3 door, 5 • MINI John Cooper • The 2021 model year Director, MINI Canada. ly with standard automatic trans- door and Convertible models, Works 3 door MINI John Cooper Works Con- “MINI Canada is very pleased missions, MINI CANADA said including manual transmission • MINI Cooper Convertible vertible, which exclusively to see the return of the manual in a statement. Long-Term Car Loans: Look Before You Leap (NC) When you decide to buy that is longer than 60 months 25 per cent less than what you a car, you can usually get a loan (five years) is considered to be a paid for it. from a dealership or financial in- long-term loan. • You could be facing nega- stitution. In either case, it’s im- Are there any advantages to tive equity, that is, a situation portant to understand the risks, long-term car loans? where the amount of your loan is shop around and negotiate to get The only advantage is that your greater than the value of your car. the best offer. regular payments will be lower. This means you will lose money Dealerships and lenders may However, this might encourage if your car is worth less than the propose to lower your loan pay- you to purchase a car that is be- amount you owe on your loan ments so you can stay within yond your means and more than when you sell it or trade it in. your budget. what you need. Before buying a car, it is im- You should know that this also Some disadvantages of long- portant to focus on the total cost means extending the loan period. term car loans: of the car, not just the monthly Some dealerships will give you • They significantly affect the you will pay in interest. the dealership and continues as payments. as much as seven or eight years total cost of the car. • Cars quickly lose their value. the years go by. By the end of the Find more information at Can- to pay off the car. Any car loan The longer the loan, the more This begins as soon as they leave first year, your car may be worth ada.ca/money. Quantron AG Becomes Importer of CATL in Europe

AUGSBURG: The trend to- to offer high energy density com- wards electric vehicles is steadily bined with low costs and great growing. sustainability (cobalt free) in the The Augsburg-based com- vehicles. pany and CATL (Contemporary For further flexible cooperation Amperex Technology Co. Lim- the company also offer integrated ited) concluded a comprehen- battery solutions with CATL’s sive trade and service agreement: NMC battery products for specif- Quantron is from now on an au- ic customer requirements, access thorized distributor and service to CATL standard components partner of the world’s largest enables the company to develop lithium ion battery manufacturer individual battery solutions for for commercial vehicles and in- specific customer requirements dustrial applications in Europe. based on NMC-ceels, bring them As importer, Quantron will be quickly to series production and authorized to be CATL’s dealer deliver them in the appropriate and supply CATL batteries in Eu- quantities. rope. The two companies will thus Vision of CATL and Quantron support each other in their efforts CATL has become the largest to promote e-mobility in Europe. manufacturer of lithium-ion bat- CATL battery solutions for teries in recent years. Quantron commercial vehicles The company, headquartered in and customer-specific product Ningde (China), has set itself the developments goal of promoting the expansion In the future, Quantron AG of electric mobility in Europe be- will use standardized CTP (cell to yond the passenger car market. pack) battery solutions (based on The cooperation with Quan- LFP chemistry system) for elec- tron additionally strengthens this trified commercial vehicles. plan in the areas of sales and after This will enable the company sales. - CNW B-16 | Friday, April 24, 2020 www.WeeklyVoice.com

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