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Feds, Ontario Reach Deal On French Language Varsity, page 7 ‘Made In India’ Tejas - Jetting Into Self-Sufficiency - page 8 ‘Haldi Kunku 2020’ Celebrated In Mississauga, page 13 Budget Will Detail Federal Daycare Funding Minister Hussen Expects Provinces Also To Contribute

OTTAWA: Canada’s minister ble. The Liberals promised in last had the provinces and territories in charge of federal efforts to ex- fall’s election campaign to cre- agree not to use the federal cash pand child care says funding to ate a quarter of a million spaces to displace their own planned create 250,000 before- and after- for children under age 10 outside spending. school spaces will be on top of school hours, at a cost of $535 In an interview this week, Hus- $7.5 billion in already planned million annually. sen told The Canadian Press that spending. The money was promised for new money to provinces and ter- Ahmed Hussen says the up- the fiscal year that starts in April, ritories will come with new fund- coming federal budget will out- but it can’t flow directly to prov- ing expectations. line how the funding will roll out, inces until they sign renewed “We do expect provinces to but adds he wants the spaces to funding agreements with Ottawa. step up as well,’’ he said. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a daycare in St. John’s during the come available as soon as possi- The first round of agreements Continued on page 4 election campaign. File pic: CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Be Vigilant About The Canada Hopeful Of Novel Coronavirus! UNSC Seat Despite WHO On Alert; China Seals Wuhan & 16 Other Cities Stiff Competition OTTAWA: Two cases of the OTTAWA: Foreign Affairs new deadly strain of coronavirus Minister Francois-Philippe have been identified in Ontario, Champagne says he’s “cautious- with a third reported in British ly optimistic’’ about Canada’s Columbia. Ontario health offi- chances of winning a seat on the cials now say the number of sus- United Nations Security Council pected cases being investigated this year as the government ramps has gone up to 23. up its campaign in Africa. The World Health Organization Speaking to reporters after a is considering calling it a global trip to Mali and Morocco, Cham- health emergency. Nevertheless, pagne brushed off criticism by experts stress the need to be vigi- many analysts who say that Can- lant and prepared for signs of in- ada’s low spending on foreign aid File photo: A nurse wears protective clothing used when treating fection. and its meagre contributions to patients with atypical pneumonia (SARS) at Sunnybrook and Francois-Philippe Champagne China has cut off access to the UN peacekeeping will hurt Can- Women’s Hospital in Toronto. CP/Kevin Frayer Canadian Press/ Adrian Wyld central city of Wuhan, epicenter ada’s bid. of the outbreak, and 16 other cit- This new virus is different from tified so far involve a married Canada faces stiff competition delegation led by former prime ies to prevent people from leav- the coronaviruses that cause Se- couple from Toronto. Officials in from Norway and Ireland for the ministers Jean Chretien and Joe ing. That has trapped more than vere Acute Respiratory Syndrome B.C., say the prospective corona- two temporary seats on the most Clark to the annual UN General 50 million people in the most (SARS) and Middle East Respira- virus patient in that province does powerful UN body, which will be Assembly meeting of world lead- far-reaching disease control mea- tory Syndrome (MERS). not appear to have transmitted the the subject of a June vote for a ers to campaign for the Security sures ever imposed. The outbreak Sars And Mers Seemed To virus to his family members, who two-year term starting next year. Council. has infected more than 7,000 on Be Easily Transmitted. Is are under close observation. Countries vying for a seat need Continued on page 2 the mainland (130 people are said That True Of This Virus Too? What Are Common two-thirds support in the secret- to have died) and abroad. Several medical experts say Symptoms? ballot process _ more than 128 Here are key things to know: early research indicates the new This new virus has non-specific votes _ and Africa is one of the What Is It? coronavirus is less deadly or symptoms including fever, cough most influential blocs, with 54 Coronaviruses are a large fami- contagious than other airborne and difficulty breathing. Typical- countries voting. ly of viruses that most often cause illnesses. Dr. Theresa Tam, Can- ly, coronavirus infections mani- Prime Minister Jus- mild-to-moderate upper respira- ada’s chief public health officer, fest as the common cold. Symp- tin Trudeau committed Canada tory tract illnesses including the has stressed that the new corona- toms can include runny nose, to a Security Council run in 2015 common cold, but they can also virus is unlikely to be transmitted headache, cough, sore throat and as part of his “Canada is back’’ lead to severe diseases. Some through casual contact and will fever. Young babies may contract pledge, following the 2010 loss coronaviruses spread between an- most likely only be contracted by gastrointestinal disease. by the previous Conservative imals, some pass between animals people with close, prolonged con- Severe cases involve pneumo- government to tiny, economical- and people, and others are trans- tact with an infected patient. nia, kidney failure and even death. ly-challenged Portugal. mitted between humans. In Ontario, the two cases iden- Continued on page 2 In September, Canada sent a

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TORONTO: Indo Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Financial Holdings, has been honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest ci- New Delhi: The Central Industrial Security Force was adjudged the “Best Marching vilian awards, in recognition of Contingent” s during the Republic Day parade, on Sunday, January 26. This is sixth time that his contributions to transform- the CISF has won the “best marching contingent” trophy- the earlier occasions being in 2007, ing India. Hyderabad-born Watsa 2008, 2013, 2015 and 2017. The contingent this year had 148 members, including 3 women sub- founded the Toronto-based com- officers, and was led by Deputy Commandant Prabh Simran Singh. (Photo: IANS/RB) pany in 1985. Continued on page 5 A-2 | Friday, January 31, 2020 Front page www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ‘Washing Hands Often Is Best Protection’ Bala Menon Continued from page 1 ASSOCIATE EDITOR Ontario’s Chief Medical Of- Shazia Malik ficer of Health, Dr. David- Wil liams, has said that people who CONTRIBUTING WRITERS are not showing symptoms of the Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu virus are likely not contagious Harj Chaggar and the risk of spreading the in- Amitabh Saxena fection only arises once appear. What Should I Do If I Graphic Design Suspect Infection? Tamarind Tree Consult your health care pro- Account MANAGERS vider as soon as possible if you Manu Ramachandran are worried about symptoms or G Prasaad have travelled to a region where Rohit Malhotra severe coronaviruses are known Maha to occur. If you have mild cold-like ONLINE MARKETING MANAGER symptoms, health officials -en Amitabh Saxena courage you to stay home while sick and avoid close contact to LEGAL ADVISOR help protect others. Cover your South Korean activists stage a rally demanding the Chinese government to limit the consump- Dr. Keshav Agnihotri mouth and nose with a tissue tion of wild animals near the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. The sign reads when you cough or sneeze, and be “Causes of Wuhan coronavirus, Stop eating wild animals.” (Kang Min-ji/Yonhap via AP) ACCOUNTS Asha J Singhh sure to throw used tissues in the trash and wash your hands. Clean How Do I Do That? nose, and mouth with unwashed ing several Asian carriers that are photographer and disinfect objects and surfaces. The main way to reduce the risk hands. Do not share dishes, drink- either suspending or significantly Manohar Sagoo How About Face Masks? of spreading illness while await- ing glasses, cups, eating utensils, cutting back service. Would Those Protect Me? ing test results is to limit contact towels, bedding, or other items Air India and South Korean Gross Circulation: 30,000 No. Numerous doctors say with others: stay home except to with others in the home. budget carrier Seoul Air are also CCNA Verified Circulation: wearing face masks can be use- get medical care. Seek prompt medical attention halting all flights to the country, 29,997 Aug 14, 2015 ful in preventing the spread of Try to remain in a different if your condition worsens, but and Indonesia’s Lion Air plans to (Printed at Toronto Star) coronavirus if worn by someone room from others and use a sepa- call ahead to let health-care work- do the same. Other carriers cut- who’s already infected, but say rate bathroom, if possible. Wear a ers know you have or are being ting services are Finnair, Hong they offer limited value to pa- face mask if others are in the room assessed for novel coronavirus Kong-based Cathay Pacific, and tients who are currently healthy. and cover your mouth and nose infection. Singapore-based Jetstar Asia. They say washing hands regular- with a tissue when you cough or If you go to hospital or a doc- Beyond travel, hotels, airlines, All advertising in The Weekly Voice is subject to the publisher’s ly offers better protection, noting sneeze. Immediately throw out tor’s office drive yourself or- ar casinos and cruise operators are approval and the advertiser agrees that such a step is recommended the used tissue and wash your range for a ride _ do not use pub- among the industries suffering the to indemify the publishers against irrespective of coronavirus since hands with soap and water or use lic transportation. most immediate repercussions, claims arising from publication of flu season is in full swing. hand sanitizer. BANGKOK: British Airways especially in countries close to any advertisement submitted by I’ve Been Told To Self-Isolate. Avoid touching your eyes, is halting all flights to China, join- China. the advertiser.

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This initiative is lice’s fight against gun and gang Peel Region and other communi- ties across Ontario,” said Attor- ney General Doug Downey. “To- gether, we are determined to keep families and communities safe by supporting local police and spe- cialized prosecutors.” Canada In Bid For UNSC Seat Continued from page 1 The ill will of autocratic coun- tries like China, and some wor- thy head-on competitors, should compel the Trudeau government to campaign harder. Champagne was following Rob Oliphant, his parliamentary sec- retary, and International Devel- opment Minister Karina Gould, who have taken separate trips to Africa this month. “I was pleas- antly surprised by the support I received from the host nations I visited. I think people recognize Canada can play a positive role in the world,’’ Champagne said. Canada needs the support of Muslim and Asian countries and two of the major players in those regions, Saudi Arabia and China, have unresolved diplomatic spats with Canada. “There are plenty of autocratic countries who don’t want to see Canada get a seat ... because of the values we hold dear,’’ said Bessma Momani, an internation- al-affairs expert at the University of Waterloo. Colin Robertson, vice-presi- dent of the Canadian Global Af- fairs Institute and a former diplo- mat, said Trudeau himself needs to get out of the country and campaign or brace for a “real set- back’’ in foreign policy. “Losing in 2020 will be trau- matic for Justin Trudeau,’’ said Robertson, a retired diplomat. “And it would be a rude shock to Canadians who think the world likes us.’’ If Trudeau decides to campaign hard, the election is still winnable, he added: Norway will likely win one of the two seats, but Canada could still edge out Ireland. www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, January 31, 2020 | A-3 Peter Mackay Announces Tory Leadership Bid ‘We Need Serious Diplomacy To Advance Canada’s Interests In The World, Not Selfies Or Photo-Ops’ STELLARTON, N.S.: After MacKay told the gathering. nation in Canada.’’ a more than four-year hiatus In a 23-minute long speech, MacKay used the speech to from politics, former cabinet MacKay touted his experience launch an attack on the gov- minister Peter MacKay of- as a former defence minister erning Liberals’ record sig- ficially launched his bid to and stressed the need for lead- nalling that past controversies capture the leadership of the ership that will assert Cana- haven’t been forgotten. federal Conservative party be- da’s place in the world. “The concentration of pow- fore an enthusiastic hometown He took a swipe at the Prime er in the PMO has interfered crowd in Nova Scotia. Minister. “Leadership on the with justice, has failed Cana- MacKay made the an- world stage, serious diploma- dians and has empowered only nouncement at the Museum cy to advance Canada’s inter- those close to the PM and his of Industry in Stellarton, N.S., est requires authenticity of ac- cronies. The Liberals have in front of a large Canadian tions, measured by outcomes, broken Canadians trust, and flag and before more than not selfies or photo-ops.- Ca Peter MacKay, centre, poses with supporters following his official let’s be clear, we need to earn 200 supporters bearing signs nadians have had enough of campaign launch for leader of the Conservative Party. THE the trust to govern with confi- with his name. He said he is posturing that produces no CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese dence for all Canadians.’’ running because the current results.’’ tics ahead of the 2015 election, this party and have a voice and MacKay’s announcement Liberal government is making MacKay served in a num- the year the Harper Tories lost a place at the table.’’ came as current party leader the lives of Canadians harder ber of positions under prime power and Harper himself re- MacKay also addressed na- Andrew Scheer was meeting and he doesn’t want to stand minister Stephen Harper and signed as leader. tional unity and included a with Conservative MPs and by and hope someone else can was the leader of the leader of MacKay addressed the need message to Quebec. senators in Ottawa. get the job done. the Progressive Conservative for party unity and highlighted “I am here to speak to you MacKay’s father, former “I am here to stand up and Party when it merged with the his past role in its creation. of hope. Of the hope of elect- longtime Central Nova MP El- do my part to help unite this Canadian Alliance in 2003, “I have played my part in ing a national government that mer MacKay, said his son will country, to put shoulder to the creating the current Conserva- uniting the conservative fam- shares your Quebec values, re- bring strengths to the party wheel and with others to help tive party. ily into one big tent,’’ he said. spects your jurisdiction, and is when it comes to the national build a better life for all of us,’’ He stepped away from poli- “All conservatives belong in proud of Quebec’s place as a unity front. Freeland Seeks Support On New NAFTA Deal OTTAWA: The minority Liberals made Freeland’s letter comes as the House of another pitch Sunday for cross-partisan Commons resumes Monday for its first co-operation on a key priority for the lengthy sitting since the October elec- government in the upcoming sitting of tion returned the Liberals with a minority the House of Commons: passing the new government. Legislation to ratify the trade U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade deal. deal is expected within days. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Free- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed HIGH RATIO ONLY* land called passage of the new NAFTA to his MPs this week that the new man- a pivotal moment for Canada. She said date is not like their last, and they’ll need while no one expects anything other than to work hard to win the support of their 5 Yrs Fixed a “full, frank, and vigorous debate,’’ she opponents to get anything done. urged them not to hold up the deal. “Bickering, grandstanding, petty poli- @2.62%* “Canadian parliamentarians understand tics _ none of these things create jobs. that, politics aside, the interests of Cana- They don’t make anyone’s retirement saf- 5 Yrs Variable dians come first, last, and always. I am er, or our environment cleaner. Collabo- @2.70%* confident this applies to you and to every ration, dialogue, and constructive debate, member of your caucus, as it does for the however, can,’’ he said. “Common ground Prime Minister, me, and every member of does exist in this Parliament, but it’s up to our caucus, too,’’ she wrote in the letter. us to build on it.’’ “Therefore, I ask that we work together, On the new NAFTA, the Liberals do as colleagues, to put Canada and Canadi- have common ground with the ardently Rajesh Khurana, MBA ans first, and get this important work done pro-trade Conservatives, who control the Principal Broker without undue delay.’’ most Opposition seats. Cell: 416-616-1300 Opposition Will Not Give Free

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Scheer wished all the candidates well, but Scheer offered no similar pitch. He ac- *Rates are subject to change without notice. • FSCO # 10252, OAC, E&O.E. Some conditions apply.* said given the Liberals’ minority govern- cused the Liberals of using their upcoming ment, his caucus needs to stay sharp. budget to buy votes from the Bloc Que- “The Trudeau Liberals might think that becois and NDP, and attacked a planned our leadership race will give them a free Liberal bill banning military-style assault ride,’’ he said, in a speech to Tory MPs rifles. “This is an attack on law-abiding, and senators before the House of Com- responsible firearms owners,’’ he said. mons sits again Monday. Liberals caucus chair Francis Scarpa- “They’re wrong. We’re all going to con- leggia said it seems “premature for that tinue to be here in Ottawa, in the House kind of rhetoric’’ before Parliament has of Commons, and on the committee floor even begun to get down to work. every single day fighting for our vision for “Canadians, on a certain level, don’t the country.’’ care about the politics. They want to see The meeting of the Conservative caucus the results,’’ he said. A-4 | Friday, January 31, 2020 front/National www.WeeklyVoice.com Ottawa Studying UK Plan On Huawei 5G London To Give Partial Access; Bains Says Safety & Security Of Canadians Will Remain As Top Concern OTTAWA: Industry Minister than a year ago after Canada ar- Navdeep Bains says the govern- rested Huawei executive Meng ment is studying Britain’s deci- Wanzhou on a U.S. warrant. sion to grant Chinese telecom Canada has been under pres- company Huawei partial access sure by the United States to ban to its next-generation 5G net- the Chinese company as a threat work, but has yet to make its own to U.S. national security _ a decision. charge the company denies. The update, or lack thereof, Ottawa is carrying out a com- comes after Britain said Tuesday prehensive review of 5G that in- it would attempt to limit “high- volves Public Safety Canada, the risk’’ vendors’ access to the new Canadian Security Intelligence upgraded network _ coded lan- Service, the Communications guage for Huawei. Security Establishment, Global The Liberal government has Affairs, and Innovation, Science said the safety and security of Ca- and Economic Development. nadians is its top concern, a talk- “Of course there is a politi- ing point Bains reiterated without cal dimension to it,’’ Bains said. offering any timeline on when the Meng Wanzhou chief financial officer of Huawei leaves her home to go to B.C. Supreme Court in “We’re not going to make a de- government will decide. Vancouver on January 21. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward cision based on one particular “They (Britain) are an ally; decision gives the Trudeau gov- from 2009 to 2012. with its potential Chinese influ- jurisdiction; we’re going to look we’re engaged with them,’’ Bains ernment an “easy way out’’. . “What is surreal about this is ence, is embedded ever more at what’s in Canadians’ interest.’’ said in Ottawa. “So, of course, David Mulroney said that that we have experienced more deeply in the governance struc- Canada faces the same calcu- we’re looking at what decisions would be a bad decision that than a year of Chinese bullying tures of the West.’’ lations that Britain did around they’ve made and how they plan would amount to Ottawa caving and coercion, all because of legal The political pressure stems economic impact, geopolitics and to implement those decisions.’’ to more than a year of Beijing action taken by Canada against from China’s ongoing imprison- security, said Wesley Wark, a vis- A former Canadian envoy to bullying. Mulroney served as the a Huawei executive,’’ Mulroney ment of two Canadians, who were iting professor at the University China has warned that Britain’s Canadian ambassador to China said. “Chinese technology, and detained on spying charges more of Ottawa. Extension Sought For Decision Funding For Daycare Continued from page 1 but I want it to be rolled out as soon as On Sidewalk Labs Proposal “It’s too early to say how that’s possible,’’ Hussen said. going to work out because each negotia- “I know that there’s many families who tion will be unique.’’ are looking forward and very excited What the money buys and which par- about our vision for providing every child ents are supported will be tailored to the in Canada an affordable and accessible needs of provinces and territories, Hussen daycare, so I’m eager, but it’s a partner- said. Alberta, for instance, has already in- ship.’’ dicated it is interested in directing money Getting the money approved in the to help child care needs in rural and re- budget, especially with a tightening fis- mote communities in that province. cal framework, will require the support of The new deals, Hussen said, would be enough opposition MPs. That is an issue for three years _ longer than the average the Liberals didn’t have in 2017, when lifespan of most minority governments in the 10-year child care spending breezed Canada. “I don’t want to just renew for the through the House of Commons on the sake of renewing for one year,’’ Hussen back of a majority government. said. “I’d rather us get down to business Hussen said he doesn’t see the opposi- and renew for three years with as many tion being a major hurdle this time around, provinces and territories as possible.’’ suggesting that parties were discussing Views of the Port Lands area from Cherry St., the future home of Sidewalk Labs He said he delivered that message to his child care and support for families during in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj provincial and territorial counterparts at the fall election campaign. TORONTO: Waterfront Toronto’s board Sidewalk’s proposal involves building a meeting last week, where the ministers Funding that flowed to provinces is seeking more time to make a decision on a tech-savvy neighbourhood featuring discussed whether to focus the funding and territories through expiring three- whether to move forward with Sidewalk “raincoats for buildings’’, heated and il- to spaces that would help families from year agreements has created 38,000 of a Lab’s proposal to build a smart city. luminated sidewalks, affordable housing, marginalized populations and parents who planned 40,000 child care spaces by this The board now wants to make a decision tall timber structures and innovations to work non-traditional hours, as well as the year. about the controversial Quayside project support sustainability and environmental- campaign commitment for before- and Annual spending is supposed to in- pitched for a swath of Toronto’s lakefront ism. after-school spaces. crease to $870 million by 2026 under cur- by May 20, instead of by the March 31 It has been met with criticism from tech, “I’m pretty eager to get the agreements rent plans, and Hussen suggested that ad- deadline the two sides agreed on. privacy and business experts across the signed so we can move. The budget will ditional subsidized spaces may be created Waterfront and Sidewalk Labs, owned country over its potential use of data and highlight the funding behind the 250,000, above the 40,000. by Google’s parent company Alphabet, the demands it could place on the city and previously extended the deadline to make government. a decision on the proposal from Sept. 30, Sidewalk has yet to agree to the exten- Ford, Fedeli To Visit Washington 2019 to March 31, 2020. sion, but if it does and Waterfront decides Waterfront says the extension would to pursue Sidewalk’s proposal, the project TORONTO: Premier Doug Ford and Ford and Fedeli will meet with key give locals more time to offer input on its will still require the approval of the munic- Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic De- American partners, including state gover- evaluation of Sidewalk’s proposal. ipal, provincial and federal governments. velopment, Job Creation and Trade, will nors. 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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reads a statement about the Ukrainian plane shot down in Iran following Question Period in the House of Commons, Monday, January 27, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld OTTAWA: Prime Minister Jus- permanent residents who died in the crash, tin Trudeau has paid tribute in the House as well as many others with connections to of Commons to those who died on the the country. Ukraine International Airlines passenger “Before any of this happened, they were jet shot down outside Tehran earlier this not just shaping their own lives, they were month, as MPs from all parties demanded building our country, building a future we Iran bring those responsible to justice. all share, that is now diminished by their Foreign Affairs Minister Francois- loss,’’ Trudeau said. Philippe Champagne introduced a mo- Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer tion demanding co-operation from Iran said Canada continue to fight for justice throughout the investigation into how the for the friends and families of those who passenger jet was downed by Iranian sur- died. “We must continue to demand ac- face-to-air missiles shortly after taking off, countability from those responsible within killing all 176 people on board, including the Iranian regime,’’ he said. “It was the dozens of Canadians. Iranian regime _ and the Iranian regime The motion called on Iran to respect the alone _ who was responsible.’’ wishes of the victims’ families _ and com- On Jan. 3, Qassem Soleimani, a top pensate them, too. Iranian general, was killed in a drone at- Rashmi Kumar, B. A. (Hons.), J. D. The motion, which received unanimous tack approved by U.S. President Donald B a rrist e r & Solicitor consent, urged Iran to conduct an indepen- Trump. 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Even when he was suited up. in Europe, Bryant could connect just a kid, his Mamba mentality From Los Angeles to Italy, with sports fans because he had was there,’’ said Davide Giudici, Asia and beyond, Kobe Bry- been a big soccer fan since he a close friend of Bryant’s from ant was bigger than just a bas- was a kid. “Kobe was a true leg- childhood in Reggio Emilia. ketball player. He was the sport’s end and inspiration to so many,’’ •••• global ambassador. It was a role soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo Vanessa Bryant made her first that Bryant began studying for wrote on Twitter. public comment on Wednesday, at an early age, during his sev- Bryant kept an AC Milan jer- taking to Instagram to thank en-year childhood tour of Italy sey inside his locker at the Sta- people for the global outpouring while his father played pro bas- ples Center to show his support of support since the tragedy. She ketball in the country. for the soccer team. Messina, also announced the formation of “Because of that, he was flu- who coached teams to four Euro- a fund to help support other fam- In this March 2, 2019 photo, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna ent, he could understand the watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between League championships, recalled ilies affected by the crash. mentality,’’ Italian coach Ettore Connecticut and Houston in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) how welcoming Bryant was to ““We are completely devas- Messina, a former consultant him when he joined the Lakers _ tated by the sudden loss of my with the Los Angeles Lakers- was crucial in his career was Michael Jordan. His playing ap- as well as to Italian and Europe- adoring husband, Kobe _ the said. “And he played soccer so USA Basketball. Because of pearances, including winning an players in the NBA. Bryant’s amazing father of our children; he learned to use his feet, not being who he was for Nike, he the gold medal with the United attitude was likely a product of and my beautiful, sweet Gianna only his hands. Because of that travelled every summer all over States at the 2008 Beijing Olym- his direct knowledge at how far _ a loving, thoughtful, and won- he was open minded.’’ the world, whether it was Eu- pics, were far exceeded by his foreign players had come. derful daughter, and amazing Bryant, an 18-time NBA All- rope, China, South America,’’ promotional appearances. For instance, when Bryant’s sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Ca- Star with the Lakers and a life- said Messina, who now coaches In Taiwan, where the NBA father Joe was playing in Italy pri..’’ The Bryants would have long soccer fan, died Sunday Olimpia Milano. also is an enormous draw, Presi- in the 1980s “nobody was even celebrated their 19th wedding with his 13-year-old daughter, Bryant’s popularity among dent Tsai Ing-wen tweeted that dreaming for an Italian to go anniversary this April. They had Gianna, in a helicopter crash Chinese fans was rivaled only “Kobe inspired a generation play in the NBA,’’ Messina said. four daughters including Gi- near Calabasas, California. He by eight-time NBA All-Star of young Taiwanese basketball Bryant returned to Pennsylva- anna, the 13-year-old who died was 41. “The other thing that Yao Ming, LeBron James and players, & his legacy will live on nia for high school but continued in the California crash. Vaccine Rates For Our Children Falling Short OTTAWA: New data suggests tussis, and tetanus. Newfound- cent, respectively. Meanwhile, have not changed much in recent vaccination rates among Canadi- land and Labrador and PEI were none of the three routine vaccines years. The agency said an upcom- an children are falling short. The the only provinces to cover more for adolescents met the national ing report will look at knowledge, Public Health Agency of Canada than 80 per cent, while Manitoba coverage goal of 90 per cent, attitudes, and beliefs of Canadian says none of the country’s nation- and Nunavut were below 70 per although the Tdap booster came parents regarding vaccination. In al vaccination goals were met in cent. close at 89.3 per cent. Kids aged other data, the survey found po- any of the age groups surveyed in The study says 2.4 per cent of 14 and 17 get up to three routine lio coverage for two-year-olds 2017. Dr. Theresa Tam says that two-year-olds are estimated to vaccinations in school-based pro- higher at 90.7 per cent, but New- means more kids need their shots be unvaccinated, with Atlantic grams, depending on the jurisdic- foundland and Labrador was the if we’re going to reach sufficient Canada having the lowest unvac- tion, including for hepatitis B and only province to reach the 95 per community immunity to prevent cinated rate at 1.3 per cent, while human papillomavirus (HPV). cent goal, at 96.9 per cent. disease and outbreaks. British Columbia had the highest The Public Health Agency Measles coverage for two- While at least 95 per cent of at 3.9 per cent. cent for boys. That vaccine only of Canada set the vaccination year-olds was 90.2 per cent but two-year-olds should ideally be Among seven-year-olds, only requires one dose, compared goals in 2017, with the aim of when doses administered to covered, researchers found just girls vaccinated for rubella met to two doses for measles and reaching them by 2025. The those under the recommended 12 75.8 per cent received the multi- the 95-per cent coverage goal mumps where the national rate study said vaccination coverage months were excluded, coverage dose vaccine for diphtheria, per- at 95.8 per cent, versus 93.8 per was 87 per cent and 86.4 per among two- and seven-year-olds dropped to 87.6 per cent. Retail Sales Show Marginal Rise In November

OTTAWA: Canadian retail sales bounced back in November, boosted by gains in the auto sector. Statistics Canada said Friday retail sales rose 0.9 per cent for the month, largely offsetting a revised 1.1 per cent decline in October. The initial report for October had been a drop of 1.2 per cent. Economists on average had expected an increase of 0.4 per cent for November, according to financial markets data firm Refinitiv. TD Bank economist Omar Abdelrahman said the report came after a recent string of disappointing Canadian economic data and a lacklustre year for Canadian retail sales. “However, one month of data doesn’t make a trend, and it is important to note that the headline print was disproportionately driven by a bounce back in auto sales,’’ Abdelrahman wrote in a brief report. Excluding motor vehicle and parts dealers, retail sales were up 0.2 per cent for the month. Economists on average had expected an increase of 0.4 per cent, excluding autos, according to Refinitiv. “We still expect a tepid performance for the Cana- dian economy in the fourth quarter,’’ Abdelrahman wrote. The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold earlier this week, but left the door open to fu- ture rate cuts amid concerns about economic growth this year. The central bank estimated the economy slowed to an annual growth rate of 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, but predicted a rebound to about 1.3 per cent annual rate in the first quarter of 2020. Governor Stephen Poloz said the central bank will be paying attention to developments in consumer spending, housing market and business investment. Statistics Canada said Friday that retail sales were up in six of 11 subsectors tracked by Statistics Can- ada, representing 70 per cent of retail trade. The mo- tor vehicle and parts dealers subsector gained 3.0 per cent, led primarily by sales at new car dealers. Food and beverage stores saw sales rise 0.9 per cent, while building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers reported an increase of 2.1 per cent. However, furniture and home furnishing stores saw a drop of 0.8 per cent, while clothing and cloth- ing accessories stores fell 1.7 per cent. www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, January 31, 2020 | A-7 Feds, Ontario Sign Deal For French Language University In Toronto

Picture courtesy: Melanie Joly/Twitter OTTAWA: The federal and Ontario “Of course there was a federal election, governments have reached a deal on fund- but for us it was really about doing the ing a new French-language university in work inside the government and to exam- Toronto. ine all the issues,’’ she said. An agreement signed Wednesday says In a statement, the Assemblee de la the two will spend $126 million on the francophonie de l’Ontario said it’s happy project over eight years. The federal gov- to see funding for the new university se- ernment will fund the university’s startup cured and that the institution can begin costs for the first four years, then share hiring staff. The university expects to start expenses with Ontario starting in the fifth. teaching students in 2021, beginning with After eight years, the province is to take diploma programs delivered in partner- over funding the university in the same ships with other schools. The stated plan is way as it does other public post-secondary to expand to 1,500 students by the school institutions. year beginning in 2026, with programs up Federal Official Languages Minister to the master’s-degree level. Melanie Joly called it a historic day for ••••• Canadian francophones. “I want to thank TORONTO: The Government of On- my provincial colleagues for reversing tario is providing Conseil scolaire Via- their initial decision to abolish the univer- monde with $10.2 million to purchase the sity project at the beginning,’’ Joly said. former Greenwood Secondary School site The agreement was reached only after dif- from the Toronto District School Board ficult negotiations, she added. (TDSB). This will be the new home for In an interview with The Canadian a French-language school project in East Press, her Ontario counterpart Caroline Toronto. The future school will accommo- Mulroney said she’s “delighted’’ to “de- date 501 students from grades 7-12 and is liver on this important promise’’ a year- part of the province’s plan to support stu- and-a-half after her Progressive Conser- dents with better learning spaces. vatives won power. “Our full support of a new Francophone “It’s a longstanding wish of Ontario’s secondary school in East Toronto further francophone community to have a univer- demonstrates our government’s firm com- sity governed for francophones, by fran- mitment to the success of Francophone cophones,’’ she said in French. students and their families,” said Minister Mulroney’s Progressive Conserva- of Education, Stephen Lecce. “Minister tives cancelled the previous Liberal gov- Mulroney and I are proud to support the ernment’s plans for a French-language dynamic and fast-growing French-lan- university shortly after winning the Ontar- guage student community in Toronto and io election in 2018 but backtracked after across this province.” Air India an uproar among Ontario’s francophones. “This is great news for Francophone The Tories changed their minds shortly students and parents,” said Minister of before the federal election campaign be- Francophone Affairs, Caroline Mulroney. gan last fall and began negotiating for “We are adding another key, long-term Toronto to Delhi financial support from the federal govern- institution for the Franco-Ontarian com- ment. munity in Toronto.” Mulroney said the Ontario government The new, yet-to-be-named secondary non-stop just put the project “on hold’’ while it school will be located at 24 Mountjoy Av- cleaned up provincial finances. enue in Toronto. More Than 200 Top Federal Daily fl ights starting Posts Remain Empty: Memo March 29, 2020 OTTAWA: Prime Minister Jus- needed to decide on a process for select- tin Trudeau has been warned that more ing a new auditor general as the govern- than 200 senior jobs need filling across ment must consult every recognized party the federal government, including dozens in the House of Commons and Senate and Tickets on sale now in key leadership and oversight roles in get both chambers to adopt a resolution different Crown corporations, commis- approving the eventual appointment. sions, agencies and embassies. The auditor general’s office actually Airairindia.in India In a memo to Trudeau shortly after the raised concerns in December about delays Liberals won re-election last fall, gov- in key appointments, noting the govern- ernment officials said there were 220 so- ment had failed to name new directors to called governor-in-council appointments the boards of more than a dozen Crown that needed to be made immediately and corporations. Toronto to Delhi non-stop another 360 that are set to expire by the Such boards are essential for provid- end of 2020. The memo was released to ing oversight and direction to taxpayer- The Canadian Press through the Access to funded corporations, the auditor general Information Act. wrote in a report tabledDaily with Parliament, flights starting March 29, 2020 The federal government has about 3,600 adding: “Delays in appointments affect governor-in-council positions, including the board’s ability to fulfil its important nearly 2,000 that are full-time jobs. They governance role.’’ Tickets on sale now are, for all intents and purposes, appointed The current appointment process is by either the prime minister or his cabinet. “transparent and merit-based, strives for Federal records show Trudeau’s cabinet gender parity and seeks to ensure that In- airindia.in has appointed or reappointed people to at digenous Peoples and people of diverse least 16 such positions since the election, backgrounds are properly represented in including renewing the terms of six Bank positions of leadership,’’ said Trudeau’s of Canada governors and the head of the spokeswoman, Ann-Clara Vaillancourt. Canadian Commercial Corporation. They The memo echoes that assertion, but have also appointed several ambassadors. does not indicate whether the change has New Air India route Several others have expired since the been successful in meeting those goals. It memo was written. The list of empty seats does say the number of non-judicial ap- includes Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. pointments fell to 599 in 2018-19 from Toronto to Delhi non-stop and the auditor general. 784 in 2016-17. The number of judicial Canada has been without an ambassador appointments increased to 191 from 137. in Washington since David MacNaughton Penny Collenette, who was former 3 flights per week resigned last August. Meanwhile, Sylvain prime minister Jean Chretien’s director Ricard has been serving as interim audi- of appointments for four years, said sev- tor general since Michael Ferguson died eral factors may have contributed to the of cancer in February 2019. number of vacancies and expiring terms, Officials specifically told Trudeau he including the election.

www.airindia.in A-8 | Friday, January 31, 2020 opinion www.WeeklyVoice.com Strategic Eye A column on current affairs - relating to global issues ‘Made In India’ Tejas - Jetting Into Self-Sufficiency Fourth Generation Light Combat Aircraft Is Showing Its Capabilities In Both Air And Sea Versions By Ajey Lele@ his is actually a second-hand carrier and is purchased from India’s indigenously developed Russia. It was earlier known as single-engine, delta wing; multi- Baku and was commissioned role light fighter called Tejas is a with the Soviet Navy in 1987. light combat aircraft (LCA) that Later with the Russian Navy, it uses fourth-generation technol- was known as Admiral Gorshkov ogy. This aircraft was in making which got decommissioned in for few decades (a project of the 1996. For India, with a very large 1980s) and the entire project did maritime boundary to protect face a phase of major criticism (both during wartime and peace- for the delays and lack of techno- ful) the presence of such warship logical capabilities in comparison that serves as a seagoing airbase with other fourth general flying is extremely important. platforms available in the global The Indian Navy is a part of the market. LCA programme and has much However, now the project looks at the stake since actually they to be much on track and this air- are the end-users of this project. craft has already been inducted in NLCA is a modified version of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the LCA produced for the IAF. It January 2015. IAF has inducted is important to note that there is these aircraft in their inventory The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, which has now been inducted into India’s armed forces is a a significant amount of difference and they are performing various multi-purpose jet . Pics: Tejas LCA/DRDO between the fighter aircraft which designed roles satisfactorily. operates from the runways on the This state-of-art aircraft has ground and the one that files from been designed by the Aeronau- the deck. tical Development Agency and NLCA Mk1 design is known to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have some limitations in that con- for the Indian Air Force and In- text. Hence, the instead of opting dian Navy. for any improvisation of NLCA This aircraft programme began Mk1 and develop Mk 2 as a next with a vision to replace India’s step, the Aeronautical Develop- ageing MiG-21 fighters. ment Agency (ADA) is now pro- Tejas has quadruplex digi- posing to develop a Twin-Engine tal fly-by-wire Flight Control Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) for System (FCS) with associated the Indian Navy. advanced flight control laws. This project is still in the pro- The entire project is expected to cess of conceptualization. It is produce various categories (ver- expected that the final product sions/makes) of this flying plat- could enter service during 2030- form. 35 period. These aircraft would be used At present, the successful land- for ‘air combat’ and for ‘offen- from the ship deck. This take-off numerous approaches and touch ties both of flying platforms and ing/take-off of NLCA on and sive air support’ roles and in ad- happened after the aircraft for and go on INS Vikramaditya. other ground infrastructure. from the deck of INS Vikrama- dition with ‘reconnaissance’ and the first-time had stayed on the The first arrested landing and ski- More than 20 of such landings ditya should be considered as a ‘anti-ship’ as its secondary roles. ship overnight. The first ski-jump jump take-off were successfully are known to have taken place first step towards India’s achiev- The Tejas project has made a from the carrier was a major executed as per the plans.” since mid-October 2019. The ing self-sufficiency in the field of very good beginning for the year event and the aircraft had to un- During the last quarter of 2019, very first ‘night’ landing was per- fighter aircraft operations from a 2020, when recently the fighter dergo extensive checking before NLCA Mk1 prototypes had car- formed on November 13, 2019. sea-based platform. variant of the naval prototype that. All this has allowed the tech- ried out several arrested landings In general, India’s military (NP-2) of Light Combat Aircraft nical and flying staff to gain valu- at the Shore Based Test Facility doctrine aircraft carrier has an @Ajey Lele, Ph.D, is Retd. (NLCA) undertook its maiden able ‘on-sight’ experience. (SBTF) located in INS Hansa. important role. INS Vikramaditya Group Captain from Indian Air- carrier landing on the deck of The officials have informed These arrested landings were of is a modified Kiev-class aircraft force and Senior Fellow in the INS Vikramaditya, successfully. that “...after completing trials on immense use towards testing var- carrier and the flagship of the In- Institute for Defence Studies and On January 12, 2020, the the SBTF (Shore Based Test Fa- ious parameters and also helped dian Navy. This carrier entered Analyses and heads its Centre on NLCA undertook its first take-off cility) successfully, NLCA did to understate about the capabili- into service in 2013. T Strategic Technologies. Make This The Year You Stop Wasting Food & Money By Laura McMullen on average by wasting less food, gram manager at StopWaste, a may realize some foods still have you already have and what meals Of Nerdwallet according to the United States public agency reducing waste in some life in them. Foods past you can make with them. (Pota- Department of Agriculture. And Alameda County, California. Re- their “sell-by’’ or “use-by’’ dates toes and butter? Mashed potatoes Who hasn’t felt the shame of a family of four could pocket an move and evaluate all items that may still be safe, and wilted pro- it is _ no need to buy those ingre- a refrigerator purge? You’re sen- extra $1,500 or so on average. are spoiled or inedible. Rather duce could still be cooked. dients.) Then identify what you tenced to face the forgotten left- As if saving money doesn’t than feel bad about the waste, try While you’re in the fridge, Bar- need to complete the dish. Oth- overs, fuzzy produce and years- feel good enough, reducing food to learn from it. “Ask yourself, tholomew recommends checking erwise, it’s too easy to overspend old salad dressing that you swear waste also helps the planet. Most `Why am I tossing this food?” its temperature. A temperature of on groceries by purchasing foods must have come with the fridge. food we pitch winds up in land- Did you buy an ingredient you 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below you may not need. But it didn’t. You paid money fills. Less waste, less methane. never used? More planning be- will keep foods safe, according Store Foods To Last for all these things, and now you Reducing wasted food also con- fore shopping could help. Did you to the Food and Drug Adminis- You bought the right groceries, have to throw them away. serves energy and resources. forget about leftovers or produce tration. Freezers should be at 0 now make sure they stay fresh. Take heart. You’re far from the So make this the year you don’t that’s gone bad? StopWaste’s degrees. Google “how to store produce,’’ only person to waste food and have to come eye-to-potato-eye 10-Minute Fridge Reality Check Plan Before Shopping and you’ll learn that some foods money. 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Use Soon-To-Be Spoiled Food Check your fridge and freezer for foods on the brink of going bad, says Lindsay-Jean Hard, author of “Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals.’’ Of course, she says, mouldy or spoiled food is off-limits. (StillTasty.com provides guid- ance on shelf life and signs of unsafe foods.) But wilted vegetables are usu- ally fine for cooking or throwing into a soup. Or roast them now, and freeze them for later. For those last few slices of bread that are too stale to be ap- VISITORS, petizing, Hard suggests making them into bread crumbs or crou- tons. “Then you can add a lot of Davinder Singh texture to different types of dish- Call For Honest Advice es, like salads or pasta,’’ she says. MONTHLY & ANNUAL PLANS - HARD TO BEAT OUR PREMIUMS And just like that, you’ve re- moved bread from your next pan- try purge SUPER VISA INSURANCE Associated Press/Nerdwallet www.WeeklyVoice.com south asia Friday, January 31, 2020 | A-9 27 Die In India India Shows Off Might, Culture Schools For Road Crash New Delhi: The 71st Repub- Rohingyas lic Day parade on Sunday show- NEW DELHI: A speeding bus cased India’s cultural diversity DHAKA: Bangladesh in part- and auto-rickshaw collided in as well as military prowess with nership with the United Nations western India, killing at least 27 many firsts as hundreds of men, will expand educational programs people and injuring dozens more, women and children donning for hundreds of thousands of police said Wednesday. thick woollens braved the morn- Muslim Rohingya children living Both vehicles fell into a road- ing winter chill. in refugee camps who are now re- side well after the crash late Tues- A blanket of thick fog that en- ceiving only basic lessons. day in Maharashtra state. gulfed the city in the morning and The children, who fled with Rescuers pulled at least 33 in- tight security restrictions could their families from neighbouring jured passengers and took them to not deter the enthusiastic crowd Myanmar to the camps in Ban- hospitals for treatment, senior po- from venturing out to gather at gladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district, lice officer Vasudev Desale said. Rajpath, literary ‘King’s Way’. now attend about 1,500 learning The parade, a showcase of an centres run by UNICEF that pro- Polio Workers Shot Anti-Satellite Weapons (ASAT) ‘Mission Shakti’ at the Republic vide basic education, drawing and impeccable display of might by Day parade (Photo: IANS/PIB) the armed forces and India’s soft other fun activities. Dead In Pakistan power - with tableaux from many Minister Modi for the first time parade for the first time this year PESHAWAR: Gunmen on mo- states -had many firsts to its cred- paid tributes to the country’s in a show of military strength Pakistan Rejects torcycles killed two polio vac- it. Sporting a saffron turban with fallen soldiers at the National War which also included Anti-Satel- cination workers in the town of a long free-flowing end, Prime Memorial, instead of Amar Jawan lite Weapons (ASAT) from ‘Mis- Corruption Report Swabi in northwestern Pakistan Minister Narendra Modi received Jyoti, ahead of the majestic pa- sion Shakti’. Newly-inducted Islamabad: Pakistan has on Wednesday. Both of the killed Brazil President Jair Messias Bol- rade at Rajpath. Chinook heavy lift and Apache rejected the findings of the “man- health workers were women sonaro as the chief guest. After the Prime Minister laid attack choppers - and unique aged” and “biased” report by The Taliban claim the anti-polio President Ram Nath Kovind the floral wreath at the National bridge-building systems - were Transparency International (TI), campaign is a Western conspiracy and Defence Minister Rajnath War Memorial, the President un- displayed for the first time. in which the country slipped three to sterilize children. Singh were seated when 22 tab- furled the National flag and the ‘Trishul’ flypast was carried spots from previous rankings. The latest attack came hours af- leaus - 16 from states and union National Anthem was played with out by three Advanced Light He- “The findings of the report are ter Pakistan launched a new drive territories and the rest from vari- a booming 21-gun salute. licopters. This was followed by laugh worthy,” an official said. against the disease. Pakistan is ous ministries and departments - The Dhanush artillery gun and the ‘Vic’ formation of Chinook TPakistan ranked 120 out of 180 one of three countries in the world took part in the majestic parade. the anti-satellite missile system helicopters, Sukhoi formation countries in the Corruption Per- where polio is still endemic. Breaking from tradition, Prime was part of the Republic Day and Flanker formation. ceptions Index (CPI) 2019. Big Diplomatic Win For African Cheetah To Get India Home New Delhi: The Supreme India In EU Parliament Court on Tuesday allowed the introduction into India of African New Delhi: In a diplomatic mad to have a Resolution passed Cheetah, as a pilot project, on a victory for India, there will be no by the European Parliament carefully chosen location which voting on the resolution on CAA against India on the penultimate suits its habitat and also examine in the European Parliament for day before Brexit were defeated,” if the animal could adapt to In- the time being. . a source said. Shaifiq is notorious dian conditions. Official sources said Indian for his anti-India stance in the EU The court was hearing a plea lobbyists prevailed over Pakistani and has been pictured often with by National Tiger Conservation lobbyists in the European Parlia- Pakistani leaders. Authority (NTCA) stating that ment on Wednesday, turning The Narendra Modi govern- the Indian Cheetah has become around the situation in favour of ment has maintained that the CAA extinct, and seeking the court’s The magnificent African Cheetah India. The vote, if ever held, will is an internal matter to India and permission to relocate the African be held later. has been adopted through a due Cheetah from Namibia. following a detailed study on the the court had declined to permit The resolutions against India process and democratic means. A bench headed by Chief Jus- all the aspects. “In case of any the introduction of the animal -- were pushed by Pakistan-origin “We expect that our perspectives tice S.A. Bobde and comprising difficulty, a habitable location terming it a foreign species, . British member of European in this matter will be understood Justices B R Gavai and Surya would be found,” said the court. In 2018, the NTCA informed Parliament Shaffaq Mohammad, by all objective and fair-minded Kant, modifying an earlier order, The apex court also sought a the apex court it has secured ap- who is close to the Imran Khan MEPs,” a source said. said the cheetahs from Namibia progress report every four months proval from the International establishment in Islamabad. Indian Parliament Speaker Om could be introduced in Kuno Na- from an expert panel. The bench Union for Conservation of Na- “Strenuous efforts of outgoing Birla had also written to the EU in tional Park in Madhya Pradesh, took the decision fter a tussle of ture (IUCN) for the relocation of British MEP, Shaffaq Moham- this regard. or any other part of the country nearly seven years, during which cheetahs from Namibia.

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The all-day free elry and vendor booths. vention Center in Brampton. “We have immense talent in live performance at the event. event also features a special live “We want to invite all of you The annual event aims to unite the community and we are proud “The Panorama Idol 2020 fi- performance by Gurinder Sea- to come with your family and the local Indian community to be able to provide a platform to nalists are thrilled to have a spe- gal, the 11th Annual Panorama friends and take part in India’s through celebrating our diversity everybody to showcase their tal- cial guest all the way from Bol- Idol 2020 Finale, a Folk Dance 71st Republic Day celebrations and rich heritage. ent,” said Panorama India’s new lywood to mentor them.” said Competition representing various with us. It is all about spreading The Consul General of India in Chair Sumeeta Kohli. Panorama India’s Cultural Pro- states of India, Drawing contest love and honoring our cultural Toronto, Apoorva Srivastava, and Bollywood music composer, gramming Director, Sumit Ahuja. and cultural performances. legacy. ” Sumeeta Kohli said. Saath – Supporting South Asian Children & Families MISSISSAUGA: Indus Com- munity Services (Indus) and Peel Children’s Aid (Peel CAS) have been working in partnership for many years to develop a collab- orative service model that sup- ports South Asian children, youth and families. SAATH means ‘together’ in Hindi, a native South Asian lan- guage and the official language of India. A critical part of develop- ing this project was community involvement on the draft model. Accordingly, the community From left: Gurpreet Malhotra, CEO Indus, Charmaine Wil- and networking partners were liams, Brampton Councillor, Sonia Benjamin, Special Advisor to invited to an interactive forum at Indus and PeelCAS cutting the celebratory cake. 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Mr. Rav Bains, Chief Execu- and provide the best possible ex- “It’s easy to say “It’s not my tive Officer of Peel CAS summed perience for South Asian families child, not my community, not up the work the collaborative has and children that require child my world, not my problem. Then done in the words of Helen Keller welfare services in the Region of there are those who see the need which says: “On our own we can Peel. and respond. I consider those do so little; together we can do so “Today’s forum is a confirma- people my heroes.” much.” The Indus & Peel SAATH Team. ICCC Partners Pledge BE A STAND OUT AND SHOW Continued Support OFF YOUR NEW SKILLS WITH TORONTO: The board of di- offer joint programs in Canada rectors of the Indo-Canada Cham- and in India. ber of Commerce has announced TELUS Business has been three of its sector sponsors – Sen- ICCC’s Sector Sponsor since eca, TELUS and Raymond James 2018. 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Am asking MEA officials The student was walking along to help with her family’s visa.,” P- 905-361-6932 • 905-361-6549 • 647-979-2535 a pathway near the university’s Jaishankar tweeted. campus, when an ‘Asian man’ Toronto police said the suspect • 416-303-8886 • 905-361-6526 in his mid-20s attacked her last has black hair, and was wearing Email: training [email protected] Wednesday night, knocked her “stylish” glasses and a black puffy to the ground, and dragged her a jacket at the time of the attack. A-12 | Friday, January 31, 2020 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Indian Republic Day Marked At Arya Samaj Event MARKHAM: Arya Samaj, Markham, Rajasthan Association of North America and Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre Jointly celebrated the 71st Indian Repub- lic Day at Vedic Cultural Centre on January 26, 2020. The event was attended by dig- nitaries, members of the Indo-Ca- nadian community and Friends of India. Amar Erry, President of Arya Samaj, welcomed the guests and hailed their continued support to the Indo-Canadian commu- nity. Mary Ng, Federal Minister the significance of democratic Markham, Khalid Usman, Re- expressed their sentiments about ebration saw thrilling presenta- of Small Business, Export Pro- values to further world peace. gional Counclillor, Brian Bigras, the importance of the event and tions of dance and patriotic songs motion and International Trade, Helena Jaczek (federal MP), Deputy Chief of York Regional contributions made by the Indo- presented by artists of various highlighted the close relationship Don Hamilton, Deputy Mayor Police and community activist/ Canadian community. age groups. The event concluded between Canada and India and and Regional Councillor of scholar Prof. Devendra Mishra The second part of the cel- with a luncheon. Halton’s Indian Community Holds A Gala Program MILTON: The 71st Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Milton Lions Club on January 26, 2020 with much gai- ety. The flag hoisting ceremony was held at 4:30 pm which was followed by singing of the Canadian and Indian National Anthem. The President of the Canadian Indian As- sociation of Halton Region, Mr. Jag Mohan Mainra addressed the event and welcomed all dignitaries and guests. More than 400 guests attended the function, which had a wait list of 150 and counting! The Counsul-General of India in Toron- to Apoorva Shrivastava, MPP Parm Gill, Councillor Rick De Lorenzo, Regional Councillors Colin Best and Mike Cluett in Halton region to serve as a bridge be- relations between India and Canada. mance of the Ganesh Vandana, Bharatnaty- and town councillors Kristina Tesser Derk- tween various Indian Cultural associations Republic Day honours the date on which am, Odiya fusion performance, garbha and sen and Sameera Ali participated in the cel- and groups in order to promote India’s cul- the Constitution of India came into effect Rajasthani dances and different Bollywood ebrations. tural heritage, to unite our people by de- on 26 January 1950. The Constitution was patriotic medleys performed by children of The Canadian Indian Association is a veloping a better understanding of India’s adopted by the Indian Constituent Assem- all ages. 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MISSISSAUGA: Women from & rejoice. Women were greeted prizes & gifts followed by dance nayan, and starts moving towards songs. Everyone had a chance the western Indian state of Maha- with Haldi Kumkum (Turmeric- performances . North, termed as Uttarayan, head- to network in the community & rashtra and other regions - along Vermilion) and sesame treats. Makar Sankranti is the begin- ing towards the Tropic of Cancer. meet old & new friends. with many invited guests - gath- Married women were presented ning of the auspicious phase This phenomenon occurs in the Haldi Kunku is an event that ered at the Pearl Banquet Hall with a Mangalsutra bracelet marking the transition of Sun into Hindu month of Paush which brings all these women together in Mississauga on January 19 to sponsored by Vaidehi Bhagat, the zodiac sign Makar (Capri- starts during mid-December. every year to celebrate and bond celebrate the festival of Sankranti whereas others were presented corn). This was also an opportunity - keeping in mind the significance Haldi Kunku. with different gifts. Pravina Kale During this festival of the Sun to shop for traditional items from of the festival “Til Gul Ghya, The event was open to all wom- welcomed the ladies with her ice God, the sun ends its journey to- various stalls & dance to the Goad Goad Bola” – Meaning: - en n Greater Toronto to unwind breaking games, offering plenty wards South, termed as Dakshi- tunes of Bollywood & Marathi Eat Sweet & be sweet”. Ron Chatha Is Texas County Gets Toronto-Based Tamil Rapper Its First Sikh Cop New Chair Of Peel Houston: Indian-American law Shan Vincent To Tour India enforcement officer, Amrit Singh, has created history by becoming the first TORONTO: Toronto-based Tamil Police Board ever turban-wearing Sikh to be sworn rapper Shan Vincent de Paul will per- in as Deputy Constable in Texas state’s form in Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Harris County. Delhi and Chennai in February. The 21-year-old wears the articles of The rapper caught attention of many his faith -- turban and beard -- proudly Indians with his “Mrithangam Raps” while serving in the line of duty, Indica series last year. The year also saw him News said in a report on Friday. donning the director’s hat, with six Singh was sworn-in on Tuesday. music videos to his name. Constable Alan Rosen Harris Coun- “Touring India has been inevitable ty tweeted: “A historic day as we swear for me,” says Shan, on the tour titled in Deputy Constable Amrit Singh - the “OH GAWD”. FIRST Sikh deputy Constable ever in “I’ve always received so much love Harris County. We’ve also now ad- from the fans in India and it was just supporting me for a long time, means opted a new policy which specifically a matter of when. Though I have been everything to me. It will also be the allows our deputy constables to wear practicing my music and art in Toronto first time we debut the ‘Mrithangam articles of faith in uniform.” for the majority of my career, India has Raps’ series live as well. Exciting!” he After the swearing in ceremony, embraced me like no other place in the added. Singh said: “Growing up, I always world. He will also be performing songs wanted to be a Deputy and my Sikh “This tour very much feels like a from his upcoming album “Made in faith was also very important to me. homecoming to me. To re-connect Jaffna” as well as material from his Constable Alan Rosen opened this with my South Asian community and collaborative album with hip-hop ar- agency with open arms for me.” build with an audience that has been tiste Yanchan, titled “IYAAA”

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REGION OF PEEL: The Peel Regional Police Ser- vice Board unanimously passed a resolution this past weekend to elect a new chair. Local resident Ron Cha- tha, a major community supporter and current vice- chair of the board, was elected to the top spot this past weekend during their regular meeting. Chatha is a noted organizer and volunteer, serving as a current member of the Peel Children’s Aid Foun- dation and participation on Brampton’s Committee of Adjustment and School Traffic Safety Committee, among other responsibilities. Speaking to media outlets after the meeting, Chatha said that although he has only one year of experience working on the Police Services Board, he was excited by the new opportunity. Chatha said that “there is a very good form of coordination between the Peel Po- lice Chief and the Police Board” at present, which has resulted in an increased community presence and forward-thinking priorities. Regarding the rising trend of violence in Peel Re- gion, he said the recruitment of 35 new police officers was the right step in this direction. Welcoming the recently received $20.5 million in funding to Peel Po- lice announced last Friday, he said that both the force and the Police Services Board are committed to end- ing gun and gang violence in Peel Region. Support for victims dealing with mental health is- sues has also increased in recent days, with Peel Po- lice organizing a mobile task unit to support residents dealing with such issues. According to Chatha, the po- lice board will decide in the coming days how many deputy chiefs are needed by the police force and steps will be taken to meet that need. There are currently four deputy chiefs on the force. Food Delivery People Targeted, Robbed TORONTO: Police say they are investigating a string of robberies targeting food delivery people in Toronto’s east end. Investigators say multiple inci- dents have been reported since last Friday. They say in each case, it’s alleged someone placed an order for a food delivery and a group waited at the specified address. Police say the group then robbed the delivery person of the food and fled. They say in some instances, the suspects threatened the delivery person and held up a weapon. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. mber of the Peel Children’s Aid Foundation and participation on Brampton’s Committee of Ad- justment and School Traffic Safety Committee, among other responsibilities. A-14 | Friday, January 31, 2020 astro www.WeeklyVoice.com Your Fortunes This Week Forecast for 31st Jan to 6th Feb 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 Cancer Libra Capricorn (March 21-April 20) (Jun 22-July 22) (September 24-October 23) (December 22-January This is the right time to get a project on Help will be at hand on the fitness front Your performance at work will be com- Lots of fun is in store for those setting the tracks, as its chances of success in- for those looking for a perfect figure and mendable and come in for a lot of praise. out on a vacation. A special invitation to a crease. Certain important matters that en- physique. You may find it difficult to get Those in show business will be able to ne- gathering is in the pipeline for some. On tail travelling will be taken care of by you. your way at work. gotiate a good amount for themselves. the romantic front, you will feel loved and You will be willing to adopt a healthy life- Don’t expend your energy in keeping A match making process promises to wanted, as lover turns sensitive towards style. Your competence and style of work- track of someone or something, as it will get a suitable mate for your own self or for your feelings. Renovating the house may ing may help in getting established on the only waste your time. Academically, you someone eligible. Little gestures are likely take priority over other things for some professional front. Much enjoyment is in fare well as your efforts succeed. You may to mean a lot to you and help strengthen the homemakers. Professional or academic store with near and dear ones. be kept in the dark about something that is relationship. You are likely to excel on the goals may appear distant at this point in Lucky Number: 3 close to your heart. academic front. time, but not for long as you begin to make Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Number: 2 Lucky Number: 7 efforts in right earnest. Lucky Colour: Olive Green Lucky Colour: Teal Lucky Number: 3/Lucky Colour: Yellow Taurus (April 21-May 20) Leo Scorpio Aquarius You will find things moving in a positive (July 23-August 23) October 24-November 22) January 22-February 19) way at work. Something that you had been Interacting with your near and dear ones Possession of a new house or apartment This is the time to get cracking in organ- trying on the academic front is likely to may give you hours of fun on the social is likely to be handed over to you soon. ising something important. Satisfaction is come within reach. Your financial position front. You may need all the help you can Playing your cards well on the social front foreseen for the image conscious people remains stable, as outstanding payments get to tide over an important event. will get you places. You are likely to have trying to achieve perfect figure and -phy materialise. Sticking to workout routine Things turn favourable at work, as your a time of your life by holidaying at a new sique. Sliding into a dull routine on the ro- may benefit you on the health front. Reviv- contribution gets acknowledged. There is tourist destination not experienced before. mantic front cannot be ruled out. Thinking ing an old romance, that had all but faded, no point in going ahead with something You will need to be a bit more conservative about things that had happened in the past may help resurrect your limp love life. on the fitness front that does not suit your on the financial front. You will find things may keep you mentally preoccupied. 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A new begin- to retaining good health, so don’t slip up on ens to come to a head, if the situation is not cestral house seems possible. Someone’s ning on the romantic front is likely to be it. Some excellent options may come your controlled well. An outing with friends will company during a journey makes the trip made by some. A property deal is likely to way on the academic front. be fun. enjoyable. be sealed and make you a proud owner of Lucky Number: 9 Lucky Number: 5 Lucky Number: 6 an apartment or house. Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Colour: Rust Lucky Colour: Purple Lucky Number: 4/Lucky Colour: Brown

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You If you can manage to hold on to A rather sober atmosphere can cause, but with such original cal- can avoid delays if you set the ball your nerves, you can pull off the cause a few pensive moments of Number 3 {JUPITER} {Those culations, what else did you ex- rolling yourself, instead of waiting most difficult coup.Once in a apprehension; if you will realize born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st and pect? for others to follow suit. cheerful frame of mind, you can that the ‘fear’ is worse than the 30th in any month} Lucky Days: Sunday and Fri- A little more discipline in your pack more into your performance. eventuality itself, it can help in The financial side need to be day. life can make you enjoy the good Lucky Days: Monday, Wednes- clearing the shadow of doubt. looked into a little more acutely, as things of life for a longer span. day and Thursday. Instead divert your attention in a correction is only healthy; if you Number 5 {MERCURY} Lucky Days: Monday and perhaps music, art, entertainment, have to make some bold moves {those born on the 5th, 14th and Thursday. Number 9 {MARS} {those a short outing or simply party, we and measures, then that’s the way 23rd in any month} born on the 9th, 18th and 27th all deserve, it now and then. to go, chum! Differences with family mem- Number 7 {NEPTUNE} {those in any month} Lucky Days: Sunday and Fri- Discussing such matters with bers could get a little over-heated; born on the 7th, 16th and 25th in At the work front, things are day. your own self will be productive maybe because you are at your any month} likely to be fast-paced, and you enough, as you know the facts and ‘emotional best’, and are not will- If you are single, it could be the can maintain the speed, and find Number 2 {MOON} {Those most closely guarded secrets from ing to budge. And so the trick is to time to advertise the same; but just yourself on the fast track, surpris- born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th and less than an arms length. listen to your head, and not your for the heck, don’t end up making ing even yourself. 29th in any month} Lucky Days: Monday and heart. rash decisions, which could make But while you are at it, try not Being innovative can help you Thursday. In romance, though, there could you feel you were better off as to ignore the health aspect com- make headways; people like to see be ‘lighter’ moments, and this solo. pletely. If you have high regards different plots, and not the same Number 4 {URANUS} {Those could also help relax your frame Your energy level could be high, for an elder, show it, while there old, mundane story line. 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MaraFun Program:This Pro- also known as the Greater Toron- Corporate Relay Challenge on gram engages youth in the activ- Picture: Mississauga Marathon/FinisherPix. to Marathon has become one of Sunday, May 3, 2020 - Start time: ity of running/walking 40km over Canada’s premier running events. to’s Mississauga Campus, Missis- with the full marathon and enjoys 7:30 am : Create a team of 2 to a six week period. The full Marathon will be on saugua Golf and Country Club, the same fast and net downhill 5 colleagues, class mates, friends Race Weekend Warrior- Satur- Sunday, May 3, 2020 - Start and beautiful residential neigh- characteristics. The half splits and enjoy the marathon course day, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 time: 7:30 am. A scenic course bourhoods will lead to the Lake from the full course at approxi- by running a leg(s) in this relay This event challenges partici- that takes in all of Mississauga’s Ontario Waterfront Trail finishing mately 14 km, continuing into event. 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Beyond splitting costs with Regardless of approach, your landlord, Hachey says be- Hachey urges renters not to put ing thrifty about sourcing materi- off the process of renovating: It’s als is another great way to lower possible even on the leanest of the price of a renovation. She on a budget. Renters with even and redoing the lighting, which colour are easy first steps that budgets, and entirely worth the recommends second-hand stores tighter purse strings should look are “the biggest changes you can can completely change the way a effort. and Instagram resellers such at Value Village or Facebook make to a space that are visually room feels. And if you’re really “At the end of the day, when as ?the_sweetest_vintage and Marketplace, she says, which are impactful,’’ Hachey says. strapped for cash, try switching you’re making over your space, ?theapartmentlife and says scour- often littered with hidden gems Dark colours will automati- out the lightbulbs or adding string this is your home,’’ Hachey says. ing these accounts is one of the should you have the time to hunt. cally make a space feel smaller, lights or thrifted lamps. “It doesn’t matter if you’re there most underrated ways to source It’s also important to prioritize so opting for bright-coloured fur- Lighting is an “ambience- for two months or five years, that high quality, one-of-a-kind items certain design tasks, like painting niture or painting the walls a light maker,’’ she adds. 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Technology and data are final- ly shaking up the world of com- mercial real estate, allowing the industry to make more informed decisions, respond quicker to consumer trends, and take on more complex projects, says con- sultancy Altus Group. The Toronto-based real estate firm said Monday that for the first time, a majority of 400 global commercial real estate execu- tives polled said they are seeing the disruptive impact of technol- ogy on the sector. The shift comes as the wave of investment and startups in recent years are starting to show results and shift perspectives, said Altus 350 firms surveyed now say they Meanwhile, real estate service ing repetitive tasks, but with the arrangement with small private CEO Bob Courteau. have a chief data officer or equiv- provider Jones Lang LaSalle IP, wealth of data available there’s bedroom and shared living and “There’s a bunch of really ag- alent senior executive, compared Inc. launched a US$100 million the potential to improve future kitchen space, as well as co- gressive companies that came in with only 44 per cent four years venture fund in 2018 to invest planning and tackle some of the working spaces and new models to real estate globally, and they ago. “The last couple or three in the property technology, or more difficult decisions, said for real estate on the retail side to came in with a whole different (years) has seen an explosion in “proptech’’ space, joining an in- Courteau. provide more brand exposure and view of the importance of data change,’’ said Courteau. creasingly crowded field. “What am I going to build, entertainment options. and technology.’’ WeWork may be the most well- In Canada, the tech sector has what’s the cost to build, what are While adoption has been slow- New companies, and new ex- known company in the space, but seen numerous startups enter the the consumer trends, what are er in Canada, many global mar- ecutives at existing ones, have new entrants number in the thou- space including Yuhu, which of- the upcoming neighbourhoods, kets have also started to take ad- caused a significant shift in think- sands, by some estimates. fers software for building man- how do I create a mixed environ- vantage of online marketplaces to ing on the role in technology in Real Estate giant Brookfield agers, Breather, an on-demand ment...this is a data rich environ- cut out intermediaries in lending, the space, he said. “The orienta- Asset Management, through their office space provider, Lane, a ment that can have a significant investment, leasing, and property tion of the management teams of venture arm Brookfield Technol- mobile-focused tool for tenants, impact on the value of this new exchanges. The survey notes that historical commercial real estate ogy Partners, has recently invest- and MapYourProperty, which building that you’re about to the explosion of proptech firms was to put their investments in ed in companies such as leasing provides analytics for land devel- build.’’ likely means a significant con- the ground, not into things like software provider VTS, automat- opment. The survey noted that technolo- solidation is pending, with most data and technology.’’ ed door hardware provider Latch, Early proptech entrants were gy has enabled numerous disrup- Canadian executives polled ex- The change is stark at the exec- and contractor software provider focused more on efficiencies, like tive trends including multi-fami- pecting consolidation within the utive level, where 80 per cent of Building Connect. lower energy costs or automat- ly co-living, a sort of dorm-style next 12 to 24 months. E-Commerce Portal For Housing US Home Price Gains New Delhi: National Real be open for one month -- January units and external views looking Estate Development Council 14-February 13 -- for developers out from windows and balconies. (NAREDCO) has annnounced to register their projects. Also, they will be able to di- Jump Amid Smaller the launch of an e-commerce During the first 15 days of the rectly book or reserve a unit from housing portal, ‘HousingForAll. 45-day sale period, the portal will the portal with a refundable pay- Com’. The portal will be open for be opened for buyers and they ment of only Rs 25,000. They Supply Of Homes home buyers with a 45-day sale would be able to view offers and will also get ‘money back guar- period starting February 14, a shortlist properties. They will antee’, where their initial buyer WASHINGTON: U.S. home a home more affordable, even NAREDCO statement said. be able purchase the shortlisted deposit made on the portal is prices rose at a faster pace in No- as home prices rise nearly at the “The e-commerce housing por- properties in March. secured and is fully refundable vember than the previous month same pace as wages. tal to start with will host a 45-day Only the properties with oc- in case the buyer chooses not to as lower mortgage rates and a The average rate on a 30-year ‘All-India Online Home-Buying cupancy certificate (OC) will be purchase the unit. sharp drop in available properties fixed mortgage declined to 3.6% Festival’ for ready-to-move-in available on the site. Customers will be notified if have pushed would-be buyers to last week, down sharply from homes, with over 1,000 projects The buyers will be able to view any units they have shortlisted bid up home values. 4.45% a year ago. That partly expected to be listed,” it said. information such as floor plans, are already sold, the NAREDCO The S&P CoreLogic Case- reflects the impact of the Federal After the launch, the portal will room dimensions, video tours of statement added. Shiller 20-city home price index Reserve’s cuts to its short-term rose 2.6% in November from a interest rate, as well as a lower year ago, up from a 2.2% annual yield on the 10-year Treasury gain in October. note, a benchmark rate that influ- Price increases remain modest: ences mortgage costs. They fell to a seven-year low in Home prices rose the most in July before picking up last fall. November in Phoenix, where The number of homes for sale they increased 5.9%, followed by plummeted 8.5% last year to 1.4 Charlotte with 5.2% and Tampa million. That represents a three- at 5%. 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Evelyn To Get Second-Hand Wedding Dress Nat Geo Wild To Trek Indian Mumbai: Actress Evelyn Sharma says she will opt for a second-hand wedding dress when Forests In New Shows she gets married to her beau New Delhi: National Geo- aim to bring our audiences closer Tushaan Bhindi. graphic Wild is all set to come up to wildlife through entertaining Having grown up in Frankfurt, with a bunch of shows on Indian yet captivating stories about the the Indo-German actress Evelyn wildlife. natural world. has browsed through thrift stores From conservation to endan- “Stories of real love, action, and vintage boutiques all her life. gered species, habitats, remote drama and suspense through vi- “I’ve always shopped 80 per areas and human-environment, sually stunning, emotive mes- cent of my wardrobe from mar- shows like “The Real Black Pan- saging and communication are kets and second-hand stores. It’s ther And India’s Jungle Heroes” bound to captivate our audiences where you find the coolest stuff and “Wild Cats Of India” will and spark a real connection with that no one else has, and that too impart information on India’s di- the animal world. at the best prices!” she said. verse wildlife species as well as “This year, the channel has a She believes that reselling recycling, and upcycling of cloth- Now finally people are under- make for an entertaining watch. fresh line-up of enthralling shows fashion is finally emerging as a ing, claims that she is glad to see standing the harmful effects that “Our consumers are always on conservation, endangered spe- trend in India, too. “Thrift stores, that the organisation’s hard work new clothes have on your own looking for new and exciting cies, and habitats. Our viewers garage sales, reseller programs over five years is finally - yield health and that of the planet, stories to immerse themselves will also enjoy diverse India spe- online, you can see them coming ing results in creating awareness versus clothes that are entering in. Indian audiences especially cific wildlife content on the chan- up everywhere!” she said. among the general audience. a new life cycle. It is not just a enjoy stories that have a deep nel,” Pawan Soni, vice president Evelyn, who is the founder and “People used to be very cau- question of what’s my cheaper emotional connect. With Nation- and head, programming and mar- Managing Director of Seams For tious about buying second-hand option. It’s an entirely new gen- al Geographic Wild’s refreshed keting (India), at National Geo- Dreams that promotes the reuse, articles. For all kinds of reasons. eration of consumers.” proposition of ‘Real is Here’, we graphic India said. Is SRK’s Instagram Video Kangana, Karan Johar, Suresh Wadkar, Hinting At New Movie? Adnan, Etka Are Padma Shri Recipients Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan has teased his fans with a new Mumbai: Bollywood actress video on Instagram, which has Kangana Ranaut, filmmaker left them confused! He posted the Karan Johar and producer Ekta video to celebrate three years of Kapoor have been honoured with his film “Raees”, which released the Padma Shri for their contri- on January 25, 2017, but fans are bution in the field of performing assuming that the actor might be arts. The Padma awards were an- hinting at a new film! nounced by Government of India In the video, SRK can be on the eve of Republic Day on seen mouthing a dialogue from Saturday. Popular singers Adnan Sami and Suresh Wadkar were “Raees”: “Koi bhi dhanda chho- From left: Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar & Adnan Sami ta ya bada nahi hota, aur dhande also honoured with Padma Shri. se bada koi dharm nahi hota (No “I’m humbled and I’m hon- her own through her dedication is overwhelmed to be honoured job is small or big, and no reli- oured. I thank my country for and hard work despite many chal- with the award. “It’s not very of- this recognition and I dedicate lenges and limited support.” ten that I’m at a loss for words, gion is bigger than one’s job).” about whether the superstar is this to every woman who dares to “This recognition empowers but this is one such occasion. His dialogue is followed by a hinting at a new film. Some are dream. To every daughter... to ev- many more women of our be- “The Padma Shri... such an voice from behind which says: wondering if the actor is contem- ery mother... and to the dreams of loved country to walk their own honour to receive one of the high- “Abey toh jaldi se picture chalu plating a sequel to “Raees”. women who will shape the future chosen path fearlessly,” added est civilian awards in the country. kar na! Dhanda dhanda kar raha One fan casked: “When will of our country,” Kangana said. Ashwiny. (I am) Overwhelmed by so many hai, kuchh kar nahi raha hai (So you come with your new movie?” Her film “Panga” released on Ekta Kapoor is known for her emotions right now,” he said. start a new film. You keep talking Fans also came up with sugges- Friday and director of the film, constant contribution not only on “(I am) Humbled, elated and about jobs, and do nothing)!” tions regarding Shah Rukh’s next Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, felt proud television and cinema, but also also thankful for the opportunity The superstar only smiles in re- film. While one fan suggested that of the actress and mentioned: on the digital entertainment plat- to live my dream every day, to ply. SRK has captioned the video: he should make “Don 3”, another “There are very few humans who forms. As a producer and content create and to entertain. I know “Need to take Raees advice my- wrote, there should be a sequel to have the ability to be visionaries creator, Kapoor, too, is happy my father would be proud and self... soon! Tks to whole team of “Raees” Another fan expressed not for just themselves but also with the award. I wish he was here to share this Raees for making this film.” that he should share screen space for others. Kangana has risen on Karan Johar, on the other hand, moment with me,” said Johar. This has left fans confused with Kajol in his next. www.WeeklyVoice.com Bollywood Friday, January 31, 2020 | B-7

SRK, Salman Launch ‘Dabang’ Calendar Enter to win Mumbai: Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan Movie Passes were spotted at the Mumbai Police ‘Da- bang’ Calendar launch. The calendar was launched in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, veteran actor Dhar- mendra, Commissioner of Police Sanjay Barve and photographer Pravin Talan at the grand event Umang that was at- tended by many Bollywood celebrities. and wa A copy of the calendar was presented to Shah Rukh and Salman at the event, who showed it off with pride and love for the city police force. Barve said: “Mumbai Police loves, understands and cares for Mumbaikars, and draws its strength from the indomi- table spirit of this city. Safeguarding and managing this maximum city is a colos- lice that serve and secure them.” dogs and the Mounted Police Unit. The Which Hindi film was sal task. This calendar captures the mot- Among mentions on the 2020 calendar ceremonial uniform for the Mounted Po- ley moods of Mumbaikars along with are the new additions to the city police lice Unit has been designed by celebrat- the men and women from Mumbai Po- force including Belgian Malinois sniffer ed designer Manish Malhotra. first commercially released in Italy? Email to: [email protected] Priyanka Stuns In Champagne Gown All eligible entries must reach us Los Angeles: Actress Priyanka by 3:00 pm, February 5, 2020. Chopra Jonas on Sunday shared her pre- Please include your name and valid Grammys’ party look. Wearing a cham- pagne satin backless gown, Priyanka is daytime contact phone number. definitely leaving her fans in awe of her fashion statement. WINNING ANSWER TO “Pre-Grammys,” Priyanka wrote on Instagram alongside a few images in Which Shah Rukh Khan which she is seen posing in the gown, paired with a pair of matching stilettoes and nude make-up. She left her middle- film did not have a parted wavy hair down. Reacting to Priyanka’s look, actress single song in it? Mrunal Thakur commented: “omg, so hot.” American actress Hilary Duff ANSWER called her “pretty”. Actress Tanishaa Mukerji posted “stunning” on Priyan- ‘Fan’ ka’s pictures. Priyanka also shared behind-the- scenes of het makeup session. This Week’s Winners! The 62nd edition of the awards took earlier in the day was acknowledged collectively sang “It’s So Hard to Say 1. Jaki Nirnis place take place in the US on Sunday in the opening minutes of the Gram- Goodbye to Yesterday.’’ (January 27 in India) mys broadcast. Before her performance, This year’s winners areL/ 2. Philomena Rego From the red carpet to the main stage, Lizzo said, “This is for Kobe.’’ She went Record of the year: “Bad Guy,’’ Billie Winners MUST pick up sadness loomed over music’s biggest Eilish on to perform “Truth Hurts’’ and “Cuz I their tickets from the Voice Office night Sunday at the arena in downtown Love You.’’ Album of the year: “When We All Los Angeles where Kobe Bryant played Host Alicia Keys said she was feel- Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’’ Billie in Mississauga for 20 years for the city’s NBA team. ing “crazy sad’’ about Bryant. She was Eilish Call:905-795-0639 Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash joined on stage with Boyz II Men, who Best new artist: Billie Eilish

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As it is, films centred on “Panga” is the sort of film you had given up her dream to raise sports can be predictable in the easily fall in love with. It has a him. His insistence that she must way they unfold the struggle, stellar cast in fine form, is direct- try for a comeback in the sport rise and ultimate glory of the ed by a filmmaker who knows her sounds crazy to Jaya at first, but sportsperson protagonist. “Pan- business of storytelling only too it soon begins to take shape of a ga” is no exception. well, and it manages to deliver reality that can be realised. Such warts, however, are cov- a topical comment without get- Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has suc- ered up easily by the film’s bril- ting too preachy about it. It is an cessfully served up an inspira- liant cast. Kangana Ranaut shines entertaining film that effortlessly tional package. Watching Jaya’s above all in an authorbacked reaches out to the wider audience, comeback take shape despite the role, balancing with aplomb the and at the same time doesn’t lose hurdles, you understand this film various streaks that define Jaya connect with basic aesthetics. Scene from ‘Panga’ - Pic grab from trailer is trying to work the same way a -- from being an overprotective In short, “Panga” ticks all the motivational pep might be doing, mother and caring wife to the once again takes to a smalltown tablishes Jaya’s extraordinary boxes a good Bollywood main- to anyone chasing a dream that quietly resilient sportsperson out milieu to draw a plot and charac- past with a few quick scenes at stream film should. might seem impossible. chasing an impossible comeback. ters. Moving out from Agra and the very outset. She was a star Co-writer and director Ash- What comes across as a downer While Jassi Gill essays Jaya’s Bareilly, she has settled on Bho- kabaddi player who even cap- winy Iyer Tiwari’s third film of sorts is the film’s lack of genu- husband with an understated pal this time. We are introduced tained India once, before she underlines what we had realised ine ‘panga’ moments, despite the quality, child actor Yagna Bha- to Jaya Nigam (Kangana Ranaut), gave it all up for marriage and after “Nil Battey Sannata” and ‘ realism. “Panga could have done sin is simply outstanding as her who blissfully balances a doting motherhood. Bareilly Ki Barfi” -- she is one with a few strong conflict points. son. Richa Chadha, as Jaya’s best husband and son with her job as a Jaya may believe she is happy of the most exciting filmmaking Essentially, what you get is feel- friend and comeback mentor, and railway ticket clerk. with her life but her passion for brains in new-age Bollywood. good portrait of struggle. Every- Neena Gupta as her mother add Nitesh Tiwari’s screenplay es- kabaddi still lurks subconscious- Just as her past efforts, Tiwari thing and everybody in this film value to the narrative Dia Mirza, Mrunal Thakur Akshay Kumar’s Sharvari Thrilled with ‘Bell Bottom’ In Beach Clean-Up Drive Release Delayed ‘Forgotten Army’ response Los Angeles: Akshay Ku- Mumbai: Debutante Sharvari mar’s “Bell Bottom”, which was Wagh is overwhelmed with the scheduled to release on January response she has received for her 22, 2021, will now release on performance in “The Forgotten April 2. The change in the release Army”. She calls it a moment of date of the film comes in the validation. wake of Akshay’s postponing an- “It is a very overwhelming mo- other upcoming film, “Bachchan ment of my life and I feel over the Pandey” , from December this moon that critics and audiences year to January 21 next year. are appreciating my performance. “Bachchan Pandey” clearly had All the preparation and hard work a domino effect, because moving that I have put in to bring Maya to the film to January 21 now meant life is in front of people now and Mumbai: On the occasion of tions, it is imperative for all of us it would clash with Akshay’s own I’m delighted with the response,” the 71st Republic Day on Sun- to take a stand and work towards film, “Bell Bottom”! In turn, that Sharvari said. day, several celebrities including its betterment in every way.” prompted Akshay to shift “Bell She was nervous as well as ex- Dia Mirza, Mrunal Thakur, Karan “The clean up is something Bottom” to April. cited about the release of “The Wahi and Maniesh Paul came to- we’ll continue to do. I’m very “I know there are enough Forgotten Army”. gether to support film producer grateful to my friends for sup- memes out there about me clash- “I was excited yet nervous at Pragya Kapoor’s clean-up drive porting me unconditional,” she ing with myself one day but 22nd the same time when The Forgot- a young actor like me, this mo- at Mahim Beach in Mumbai. added. After returning from the January 2021 is not that day. ten Army premiered. It is my first ment of validation is so impor- A lot of pictures are doing the clean-up drive, Mrunal took to #BellBottom will now release on project and it is for the first time tant because it assures me that I rounds on the internet in which Instagram and expressed her hap- 2nd April, 2021,” Akshay said. that my credentials were being am in the right direction. I really the stars can be seen picking up piness to be part of this environ- “Bell Bottom” is a spy thriller di- put to test! I’m grateful to every- am short of words to describe this garbage from the beach. mental cause. rected by Ranjit M Tewari. one who have been showering all moment,” she said. Talking about the initiative, “Happy Republic Day mere Akshay announced that he, the love on me and the show and Sharvari will next be seen as a Pragya said: “For me the environ- pyare Bharat wasio....post beach along with also producer Sa- I thank them deeply,” Sharvari leading lady of “Bunty Aur Babli ment is of utmost priority. With clean-up,” she wrote alongside a jid Nadiadwala, had decided to said. 2” opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi, the ongoing climate crisis and video in which she is seen hoist- postpone “Bachchan Pandey” on Right now, she is taking all who made his mark as MC Sher change in environmental condi- ing the Indian flag. Aamir Khan’s request. the limelight in her stride. “For in last year’s “Gully Boy”. When Salman Forgot To Pay Rs 1.25 To A Cycle Mechanic! MumbaI: Superstar Salman Khan has recently shared a funny anecdote from his childhood days when he had forgotten to pay Rs 1.25 to a cycle mechanic. On Umang: A Mumbai Police Welfare Fund’s Initiative event, Salman revealed to comedian Kapil Sharma about how he owes Rs 1.25 to mechanic. And Salman got to know about his loan when he paid a visit to the same mechanic to get his cy- cle’s tyre fixed recently. “ I was wearing shorts and had no money on me. So, I told Kaka to repair it and that I would pay The “Dabangg” star also men- him later. That’s when he told me tioned that later when he returned that “Tu bachpan mein bhi aisa him his money, the mechanic re- hi karta tha. Tune ek baar bahut fused to take it. pehle cycle theek karaya tha aur Salman even narrated a story aaj tak uske paise nahi diye. Tera when he used to drive a scooter aaj bhi Rs 1.25 udhaar hai’ I felt with half kerosene and half petrol so embarrassed,” Salman said. to save money. Ranbir Poses With Banana Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Ka- poor on Sunday posed for shut- terbugs carrying a banana in his hand. A lot of videos are do- ings the rounds on the internet in which Ranbir is seen getting clicked by paparazzi before en- tering a soccer ground. Ranbir’s banana antic has left his fans in splits. Reacting to one of the videos, which has been shared by cel- ebrated lensman Viral Bhayani on Instagram, a user wrote: “Fit- On the film front, Ranbir will ness secrets.”Another one com- next be seen opposite girlfriend mented: “Lol.” Alia Bhatt in “Brahmastra”. B-10 | Friday, January 31, 2020 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com Street Dancer 3D: Strictly For Dance Addicts “Street Dancer 3D”; Cast: Va- effects-ridden psychedelic dance gigs. You spot the familiar faces run Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, action, and also filming a sizeable of Dharmesh Yelande, Salman Prabhudeva, Nora Fatehi; Direc- chunk in the London outdoors. Yusuff Khan, Raghav Juyal and tion: Remo D’Souza; Rating * * Farhad Samji’s (often erratic) Punit Pathak among the danc- & 1/2 (two and a half stars) writing offers a functional script ers -- reality TV discoveries who about Indian and Pakistani ar- have courted Bollywood spotlight “Street Dancer 3D” reiterates tistes coming together to help il- in earlier Remo D’Souza films three things we always knew. A legal South Asian immigrants in and who are a genuine value-add dance flick with cool moves and the UK. to his films every time. psychedelic FX doesn’t need Sahej (Varun Dhawan), who The toast of the dancefloor, script or logic. Second, whenever hails from India, and Pakistani though, are not surprisingly Prab- you run out of mojo for a cli- origin girl Inayat (Shraddha Ka- hudeva and Nora Fatehi. Two de- max punch, throw in the colours poor) lead the rival dance groups, cades on, Prabhudeva reinvents of ‘deshbhakti’ (in this case, the Rule Breakers and Street Danc- his elastic electricity of “Muqa- idea is amped up with a liberal ers, in London. Both these teams bla” from the 1994 hit “Kaadha- dose of Indo-Pak ‘bhaichaara’ as want to win Ground Zero, a high- lan”, and he is still fun to watch. the players of both sides literally profile dance contest. From being Nora scorches the dancefloor groove to “Mile sur mera tum- driven by the ambition of indi- with “Garmi” before the screen- hara”). Finally, with some luck vidual success, the young dancers play shuts out her character. and lots of absence of nepotism, realise the essence of using their Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Nora Fatehi could be the biggest art for others. Dhawan get to play a yin-yang female dancing star in new-age thing that worked for D’Souza’s ed rivalry between the two dance Primarily intended to regale equation. Shraddha’s Inayat is Bollywood. two “ABCD” films before this, groups, takes a ‘loving thy neigh- as a dance flick, the film unfolds quite the haughty go-getter whi- Remo D’Souza’s latest un- and you could be wondering why bour’ course. that subtext with every stereo- leVarun’s Sahej is the softer one leashes a spectacularly choreo- this film isn’t called “ABCD 3”. D’Souza operates on a lavish type imaginable, highlighted in with a sense of humour. graphed and executed exhibition It would have been, except there budget, and it shows. At a ru- Prabhudeva’s hackneyed line Varun, ever the energetic of dance, as a near-absent story- was a copyright tangle. moured Rs 85-crore tab, “Street about emerging beyond dancing dancer, does not miss a beat line struggles to act as an excuse For extra impact, D’Souza has Dancer 3D” has been touted to be for oneself and learning how to while playing out his oft-intricate to let ‘desi’ kids groove on a for- this time added an Indo-Pak an- India’s costliest dance flick ever. dance for others. . moves.“Street Dancer 3D” is a eign dance stage. gle to his story that, after initial A lot of the money obviously To D’Souza’s credit, he has as- dazzling dance fest. In every oth- In a way the film re-hauls every- formality of showcasing expect- went into setting up the special sorted a fine bunch for the various er sense, it is an ordinary film. Rajini Shoots For FIR Against Choreographer Acharya Mumbai: An FIR has been filed against celeb- rity choreographer Ganesh Acharya by a woman Man vs Wild in assistant choreographer Divya Kotian for “forcing” her to “watch porn videos”. A copy of the document obtained by IANS claimed that after Acharya became the general sec- Bandipur Reserve retary of Indian Films and Television Choreogra- pher Association (IFTCA), he would frequently call Kotian at the IFTCA office at Veera Desai, Andheri (West) and Mukti Rehearsal Hall. Kotian has further told the National Commission for Women unit in Maharashtra that Acharya has been “depriving” her of work in the film industry and “demanding commissions” from income. According to the legal document, Acharya said She alleged that when she went to attend a special that whenever a coordination of any song was done, general meeting of the IFTCA, she was abused and she was asked to pay Rs 500 per dancer to Acharya, assaulted by Acharya’s people. else she was not allowed to do any coordination in “The entire scene is covered in the CCTV foot- the industry. age. I have complained to the Amboli police sta- Rajni with Bear Gryllis in Bandipur. Pic: PSKK ᴰᴬᴿᴮᴬᴿTwitter As she could not pay, he later asked her to be his tion,” Kotian said. assistant which she rejected as Kotian wanted to Bengaluru: Tamil Super- lists 28 species of mammals to Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta had also work independently. The complainant also claimed star Rajinikanth visited Karna- be present in the forest, includ- come out and spoken about the choreographer for that whenever Kotian reached Acharya’s office she taka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve to ing royal Bengal tiger, Asian el- spreading “malicious rumours” about her and ruin- would find him watching porn videos. shoot an episode for Discovery ephant, common leopard, bonnet ing her reputation. channel’s popular programme macaque, Indian pipestrelle and Ishan, Ananya Do ‘Man vs Wild’ with host Bear barking deer, among others. Tahira Kashyap’s B’day Bash Grylls, an official said on Tues- Meanwhile, the state’s chief Crazy Stunts For day. wildlife warden Sanjay Mohan “We gave permission for 6-8 said that this was not the first time Their ‘Khaali Peeli’ With Breast Cancer Survivors hours to Discovery Channel to a Discovery Channel documenta- Mumbai: Actors Ishaan and shoot in Bandipur Tiger Re- ry was shot in the reserve. Ananya Panday are all set to serve,” T. Balachandra, the re- “Lot of documentaries were showcase their action avatar in serve’s director and conservator shot in Bandipur. I have urged “Khaali Peeli”. The young actors of forests, told IANS. Discovery Channel that they must shot for the second schedule of He said the one-day shoot be- show the efforts being made by the upcoming film in Wai, Maha- gan at 11 a.m. on Tuesday and the Karnataka forest department rashtra earlier this month. ended by 4 p.m. “They paid as day and night in saving the forest Turns out, action director per the norms. Per day they have wildlife,” Mohan told IANS. Parvez Shaikh had designed an to pay documentary fee, vehicle The chief wildlife warden is elaborate action sequence that fee and others. For four days, looking forward to a good name was to be filmed on the lead pairt. they paid Rs 10 lakh,” he said. for the tiger reserve and recogni- Ishaan and Ananya insisted on Balachandra said Rajinikanth tion to the forest staff with this performing it themselves, instead spent five hours in the forest. programme. of using doubles. Mumbai: Filmmaker and also cut a cake with the survivors. Bandipur Tiger Reserve, an In August 2019, Grylls had A scene required Ishaan to writer Tahira Kashyap last Thurs- “I really enjoyed meeting these 874 sq km national park, was hosted Prime Minister Modi in jump off a pick-up and slide 30 day met several breast cancer sur- amazing and brave women. I re- formed by integrating most of the the show, which was shot at the meters on the ground. “Since vivors and celebrated her birth- late to their journeys and contin- forest areas of erstwhile Venu- Jim Corbett National Park in Ut- there was a possibility of getting day with them. ue to learn so much from them,” gopala Wildlife Park established tarakhand in February last year. injured, Ishaan and Ananya prac- The meet and greet session was Tahira said. in 1941, and later enlarged to its In ‘Man vs Wild’, former Brit- ticed a lot before filming it. In the held at Tata Memorial Hospital A few days ago, Tahira had a current state in Chamarajanagar ish serviceman Grylls showcases 10-day shoot, Ishaan also filmed a in Mumbai, where Tahira shared grand birthday bash at her home district, about 220 km southwest survival strategies in extreme chase sequence in the narrow by- the story of her battle with breast where her husband, actor Ay- of Bengaluru. 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Lettuce Wraps - A Perfect Low Carb Vehicle For Chicken

By Elizabeth Karmel 1 dozen shucked oysters salt. Mix until smooth and fully Green Garlicky Butter (see incorporated. Taste for seasoning. My grilled oysters with green recipe below) Add more salt if needed. garlic butter dish looks as green Hot Sauce for serving and springy as your backyard at Lemon wedges for serving this time of year. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill You may be familiar with for medium direct heat. the flavours in this butter from Line a sheet pan with the the classic french escargots a la bottom oyster shells from the bourguignonne. And, if I was a shucked oysters. Top each oyster betting woman, I’d be willing to with a generous spoonful of the bet that 90 per cent of folks who oyster liquor (liquid that the oys- love snails love this dish because ters are packed in) and the green of the rich green garlicky butter. garlic butter. That’s definitely my fascination Place oysters directly on the with it. But this butter isn’t just cooking grates. Cover the grill for escargots _ it makes amazing and cook until butter is melted Lettuce wraps are the perfect 2 teaspoons grated lime zest grilled oysters and the ultimate and liquid is bubbling, about 2-3 low-carb vehicle for delicious plus 1 tablespoon juice garlic bread. minutes. You can tell if the oys- fillings. We wanted a light but 2 tablespoons fish sauce If you are digging your ters are cooked if they are opaque flavour-packed filling and knew 1 teaspoon cornstarch own oysters, you may still want and puffed up. The edges will an Asian-inspired flavour profile 1/4cup chopped fresh basil to heed the no “R’’ months advice also stand out slightly. Transfer was the way to go. 3 scallions, sliced thin of not eating oysters during the to a serving platter lined with ko- Chicken lettuce wraps are 1/4cup unsalted dry roasted months of May through August, sher salt and serve immediately On a piece of parchment or most often made with ground or peanuts, chopped those months without an “R’’ in with lemon wedges and favourite plastic wrap, drop butter in chopped chicken thighs. To light- 12 Bibb or Boston lettuce the name. hot sauce, if desired. spoonsful to form a log. Roll but- en up our wraps, we turned to a leaves But if you are buying oys- ___ ter in plastic wrap and smooth out combo of nutty, fiber-rich brown Bring rice and water to simmer ters from a fish store or the gro- Green Garlic Butter (A.k.a. Es- to form a round log about 1 1/2 rice and store-bought lean ground in medium saucepan. Reduce heat cery store, you can feel free to cargot Butter) inches in diameter. chicken. Easy to make, we sea- to low, cover, and cook until rice eat oysters all year long as they Grating garlic with a micro- Refrigerate until firm and easy soned the chicken filling with is tender and water is absorbed, are more than likely being com- plane provides a garlic paste that to cut into pieces. Can be made minced jalapeno, fish sauce, and 45 to 50 minutes. Off heat, lay mercially raised and they are is more easily mixed into the but- in advance and stored tightly cov- lime zest and juice. clean dish towel underneath lid safe. In fact, my favourite time ter. ered in the refrigerator for up to a The bold flavours and simple and let rice sit for 10 minutes. of year to eat grilled oysters is 1 stick unsalted butter, softened week and in the freezer for up to ingredient list made this dish an Mash chicken in bowl with spring and early summer. at room temperature 3 months. easy weeknight dinner. Be sure to back of wooden spoon until I like to grill oysters on the 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley Chef’s note: When I make use ground chicken, not ground smooth and no strand-like pieces half shell which makes for both 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and this for the grilled oyster recipe chicken breast (also labeled 99 of meat remain. Heat oil in 12 a pretty presentation and failsafe grated above, I drop generous and equal per cent fat free) in this recipe. inch nonstick skillet over me- cooking. The tough shell protects 1 small shallot, grated spoonsful of the soft butter on a To make this dish spicier, add the dium heat until shimmering. Add the delicate oysters from the hot 1/2 teaspoon granulated or de- piece of parchment paper and seeds from the chile. ground chicken, chile and lime fire, tempering the heat and trans- hydrated garlic place it in the freezer to harden. ASIAN CHICKEN zest and cook, breaking up meat ferring it through the shell. The 2-4 teaspoons dry white wine, This way, the butter is already LETTUCE WRAPS with spoon, until no longer pink, oyster simmers in its own juices such as a French Burgundy or portioned out for each oyster. Servings: 4 about 5 minutes. mixed with the cooking liquid French-style Chardonnay, de- You can do this in advance and Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 min- Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, from a marinade, sauce or com- pending on taste place the individual butter patties utes and cornstarch together, then add pound butter. This is just the right 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste) in a resealable plastic bag in the 1 cup short-grain brown rice, to skillet and cook, stirring con- temperature, and will not result in Mash or stir butter until it is freezer for up to 2 weeks. rinsed stantly, until sauce has thickened, overcooked, rubbery oysters un- smooth and slightly fluffy. Add Picture shows grilled oysters 1 1/2 cups water about 45 seconds. Off heat, stir less you leave them on the grill parsley, garlic, shallot and de- with a green garlic butter topping 1 pound ground chicken in basil, scallions, and peanuts. too long. hydrated garlic. Mix together, at the Institute of Culinary Edu- 1 tablespoon canola oil Gently fluff rice with fork. Divide ___ mashing with the back of a fork cation in New York. This dish is 1 Thai or jalapeno chile, chicken filling and rice evenly Servings: 4 appetizer-sized to make sure all the ingredients from a recipe by Elizabeth Karm- stemmed, seeded, and minced among lettuce leaves and serve. portions are incorporated. Add wine and el. 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This is not going to be like the usual, weekly review, because this is a farewell letter to one of the greatest cars we’ve had on sale in Canada over the last half- decade! I’m talking about the first-ever generation of the BMW M4. BMW created the 4 Series (F82/F83) to occupy the space that was previously held by the 3 Series coupe and cabriolet. Sure, things got a bit confusing when BMW started offering a four- door version of 4 Series, called the Gran Coupe, but that’s an- other story! We are today going to focus on the most potent version of the 4 Series, called the M4. If you wanted an M4, you could only choose between the coupe or the convertible (cabriolet) model – there was no M4 Gran Coupe. The M4 first hit the market Perhaps the nice folks at BMW back in 2014, but getting in one Canada wanted to show me that recently, didn’t feel like I was this car is fun all year long, and climbing in a car that is essen- they weren’t wrong. tially six years old. To say it has That was not hard to see, as re- stood the test of time, might be gardless of the weather, the M4 an understatement – plenty of proved to be a lot of fun. It also car companies would be proud started every day without a hic- to offer a product like this in the cup – how many performance future! cars can you say that about? – Not only has the design not and equipped with winter tires, aged – it still looks fantastic - but no amount of snow I encoun- the interior has all the modern tered stopped it in its tracks! I day infotainment tech that luxury was extremely impressed by its car buyers demand. traction and stability control sys- However, style and infotain- tem, which does a lot to keep you ment tech is not the main reason from crashing; but like any true anyone should buy a M4; perfor- driver’s car, it does allow you to mance is! shut the systems off completely, Under the hood lies an angry and then it’s you and your skills. I dragon – BMW might call their love the fact that BMW gives you twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline- both scenarios, as many manu- six cylinder motor the S55, but lb-ft of torque to play with. have selectable all-wheel drive, ideal time of the year to test an facturers hesitate to give you full trust me, it’s a mythical monster! All that power is fed to the rear and only come with an automatic M4, especially in Cabriolet form control, and their traction and sta- That motor, in base form, pro- wheel only – and not only will transmission. – I had the roof down only once, bility control system keeps inter- duces 425 hp and 406 lb-ft of the first-gen M4 be the last M4 to So, if you want an analog M4, and for just five minutes to do fering in the background. torque. However, when your M4 only offer rear-wheel drive, but 2020 models are your last chance some pictures, but that’s it! De- This is a pure driver’s car, and script is written in black, rather also the last to offer a manual or to get one. spite the car having a heated while the ill-informed argue that than silver, than your car has dual clutch gearbox. Seeing the Just a few weeks ago, in the steering wheel, heated seats, and the M4 is not powerful enough, the “Ultimate Package” – which direction BMW has taken with middle of January, I got to spend a headrest that blows warm air on or exciting enough; I say to them, means it is an M4 CS in disguise, the new M5 and M8 models, the a week with a 2020 BMW M4 your neck, it was just too cold for they’re driving skills are just not and hence you get 453 hp and 443 next generation M4 model will Cabriolet. Yes, this wasn’t the me to enjoy top down motoring. good enough to extract the most out of this vehicle. BMW has shown a concept of what’s to come, a new 4 Series will bow later this year, which means the next M4 is over a year away – might even be a 2022 model. So, if you want a new M4, now is just about the best time to get one, and you’ll have the last of what truly is an amazing automo- bile. Pricing for the 2020 BMW M4 Cabriolet starts from $89,000. My tester had the “Ultimate Package” worth $26,000 and the Dual Clutch Transmission for an additional $3,900 – bringing the as tested price to $118,900. 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Subaru, FCA and Porsche have voting data was collected anony- nie Wallcraft, President of AJAC. Vancouver International Auto Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle all been awarded a pair of wins mously from more than 1,200 “Canadians can be confident that Show on Wednesday, March 25, Subaru Outback for 2020, while last year’s big ballots. each of these vehicles has been 2020. Best Large Utility Vehicle winners, Mazda and Kia, have AJAC journalists, from Van- selected as a standout by experts The winners in the different Kia Telluride each scored another trophy this couver to Halifax, drove the ve- who understand the unique chal- categories are: Best Small Premium year to add to their collections. hicles during a six-month evalu- lenges of navigating Canada’s di- Best Small Car Utility Vehicle The Best EV in Canada and the ation period on the very same verse roads and conditions.” Mazda Mazda3 Volvo XC40 Best Premium EV in Canada for roads and in the same conditions The awards will be presented Best Large Car Best Mid-Size Premium 2020 mark unprecedented back- experienced daily by Canadian as part of the opening ceremonies Subaru Legacy Utility Vehicle to-back category wins for Chrys- drivers every day. for the Canadian International Best Small Premium Car Porsche Cayenne ler and Jaguar respectively. “AJAC’s Canadian Car of the AutoShow in Toronto on Febru- Mercedes-Benz A-Class Best Pick-up These winners were selected Year category award winners are ary 13, 2020. Best Sports Performance Car Ram 1500 EcoDiesel from across 51 entries, including those vehicles deemed by our The 2020 Canadian Green Car Toyota Supra Best EV last year’s category winners and members to be the cars, SUVs, of the Year and 2020 Canadian Best Premium Sports Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid this year’s next-generation or sig- and trucks that are best suited to Green Utility Vehicle of the Year Performance Car Best Premium EV nificantly updated vehicles, and driving in Canada,” said Stepha- awards will be presented at the Porsche 911 Carrera Jaguar I-PACE Nissan Unveils The All-New Sentra And Titan Montreal: Two new, long- prehensive suite of intelligent and heated front seats. awaited Nissan models were un- driving technologies, including The Nissan TITAN has been veiled in Canada recently at the Nissan Safety Shield 360 fitted as redesigned for the 2020 model 77th Montreal International Auto standard, advanced connectivity year to offer a bold, new look. Show (MIAS), the all-new Sentra functions and confident driving The refined interior features a compact sedan and the new 2020 performance from the new plat- first-class layout, including a TITAN full-size pickup truck. form and engine. new panoramic sunroof and the “The next 20 months will see Nissan has also announced- largest standard touchscreen in the arrival of 10 new products. Canadian pricing for the all-new its class. The new 2020 TITAN That influx of new Nissan vehi- 2020 Nissan Sentra, which will boasts a significantly improved cles starts today with the official go on sale in February at Nissan powertrain and is available in Canadian launch of the all-new dealerships across the country. different versions with a unique 2020 Sentra,” says Steve Milette, The base model S, with a 6-speed styling. The TITAN is powered president of Nissan Canada. manual transmission, has a start- by a slick 5.6-liter Endurance V8 “Sentra is Nissan’s all-time ing M.S.R.P. of $18,788 CAD1. engine rated at 400 horsepower best-selling vehicle in Canada, The 2020 Sentra is available in and 413 lb-ft of torque, and is and we believe the 2020 Sentra a simplified lineup with five ver- paired with an all-new 9-speed will impress show goers with its sions and no options: S, S Plus, automatic transmission. standout design, refinement and SV, SR and SR Premium. Nissan Safety Shield 360 tech- quality, technology and perfor- The Sentra S features 16-inch nology and the class-exclusive mance not seen before.” steel rims with full covers, intelli- 360, Rear Door Alert, remote much more. 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The limited-run truck brings Canadian outdoor enthusiasts a tion includes the 5.3L V8 engine black round assist steps and all- “You don’t realize how much together the rugged capability truck that reflects their passions.” with a 6-speed transmission and weather floorliners. goes into building a true per- of Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Like all Trail Boss models, the is available with the 6.2L V8 that Adventure readiness contin- formance truck until you look Boss with exclusive graphics Realtree edition will be equipped will provide an SAE-certified ues through Silverado’s Durabed behind the scenes, and this new from Realtree, the world’s lead- with a 2-inch factory suspension 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, with the most standard cargo ca- truck will mean so much to all ing camouflage brand. This is the lift, and the Silverado’s Z71 Off- paired with a 10-speed automatic pacity in the segment, 12 stan- outdoor enthusiasts.” second collaboration between the Road Package which includes transmission. dard tie-downs and high-strength The 2021 Silverado Real Tree two brands, following the success monotube Rancho® shocks, Hill Realtree camouflage is fea- roll-formed steel bed floor. Edition will be available for sale of the 2016 Silverado Realtree Descent Control, automatic lock- tured on the exclusive exterior “Having worked closely with at Chevrolet dealerships in sum- edition. ing rear differential, skid plates graphics and interior door trim Chevrolet all these years, it’s mer 2020. 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All-sea- weather products offer a great son tires are not built to provide combination of safety and conve- traction on winter roads. nience for drivers in many loca- There’s nothing safer at this tions in the country.” time of year than a set of premi- Based in Finland, the manufac- um dedicated winter tires, which turer tests its all-weather prod- aren’t designed for summer roads. ucts north of the Arctic Circle at That means that for optimal year- the same facility where it puts its round safety, drivers traditionally winter tires to the test. The key need two sets of tires and need to to their year-round performance switch them out twice each year. is an asymmetrical tread design: Fortunately, there’s a solu- Canada’s harsh winter climate. 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