Ontario Budgets $30B in COVID-19 Plan

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New Tourism Fund Boosts Local Attractions, page 5 China’s BRI Is An ‘Instrument Of Blackmail, page 6 Brush Up On Mississauga’s Trail Etiquette, page 11 Ontario Budgets $30B In COVID-19 Plan First Quarter Finances Released; Minister Phillips Highlights Hospital Capacity, LTC Homes TORONTO: The Ontario government vent and contain the spread of COVID-19 said it is continuing to support the provin long-term care homes, ramp up testing ince’s recovery from COVID-19 over the and purchase personal protective equip- long-term while delivering on its commitment and critical medical supplies. ment to transparency and accountability An increase of $7.3 billion for a total of with the release of 2020-21 First Quarter $11.0 billion to support people and jobs, Finances and an update to Ontario’s Action which supports investments in a tempo- Plan: Responding to COVID-19. rary pandemic pay for more than 375,000 The government continues to invest eligible frontline workers totaling over and budget for further contingencies in $1.5 billion, $4 billion in targeted fund- the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak, ing to help municipal partners and transit including providing support to families, agencies to continue to deliver critical ser- businesses, workers, municipalities, long- vices, and temporary immediate relief for term care homes and those on the front- residential, farm, small business, industrial lines of the pandemic to protect the health and commercial electricity consumers. and economic well-being of the people of The government is now projecting a Ontario, an official statement said. Ontario Minister of Finance Rod Phillips. Pic: Twitter deficit of $38.5 billion in 2020-21, which These investments bring the govern- incorporates the most up to date economic ment’s COVID-19 response action plan to to do whatever was necessary to protect demic, the government is making addi- information and additional supports for the a projected $30 billion, up from $17 bil- the people of Ontario from this pandemic tional investments in the fight against CO- pandemic recovery period and the safe re- lion announced in Ontario’s Action Plan: and support them as they deal with the un- VID-19, including: start framework. Private-sector forecasts, Responding to COVID-19 on March 25, precedented impact on their lives.” An increase of $4.4 billion for a total of on average, project that Ontario’s real 2020. Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, Since announcing the first steps in the $7.7 billion to provide ongoing support for GDP will decline by 6.6 per cent in 2020, sid: “From the very beginning, we chose government’s response to the global pan- health care to build hospital capacity, pre- Continued on page 2 Accelerated LTC Build Trump Brokers Historic Program Gets Underway Israel-UAE Peace Pact Washington: In a major Israel will suspend declaring breakthrough for peace in the sovereignty over areas outlined Mississauga To Get Two New Facilities In Pilot Project Middle East, US President Don- in President Trump’s vision of ald Trump has brokered a his- peace and focus its efforts now TORONTO: The Ontario gov- toric agreement between Israel on expanding its ties with other ernment announced that a new and the United Arab Emirates for countries in the Arab and Muslim long-term care home will be built full normalization of relations be- world.“After 49 years, Israel and at Humber River Hospital’s Finch tween the two countries. the United Arab Emirates will site in months, not years. The Trump announced this through fully normalize their diplomatic project is part of the province’s a joint statement from US, Israel relations -- This is a truly historic Accelerated Build Pilot Pro- and the UAE. “President Donald moment,” Trump said. gram. By working with Humber Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal rep- River Hospital and Infrastructure Netanyahu of Israel and Sheikh resented a “historic day” for his Ontario, the province intends to Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown country. This is the first peace build up to 320 new long-term Prince of Abu Dhabi and Depu- treaty between Israel and an Arab care beds at this site by the end ty Supreme Commander of the country in 25 years. of next year. UAE spoke today and agreed to The pilot program is part of full normalisation of relations be- the government’s plan to create tween Israel and UAE,” the state- new long-term care beds across ment said. the province that include features Doug Ford with Minister Fullerton and Mayor John Tory at the Humber River Hospital Finch site. - Pic: Twitter The breakthrough happened such as air conditioning and pri- over a phone call between the vate or semi-private rooms, be- ment in long-term care, we are are targeting completion of the three leaders. The Israeli Prime ginning immediately. The pilot getting shovels in the ground project by the end of 2021, years Minister’s Office released a brief program was launched on July faster and delivering on our com- faster than the traditional timeline statement that Prime Minister Ne- 21, 2020 in Mississauga where mitment to build 30,000 long- for long-term care development. tanyahu, from his office, spoke by two new homes with up to 640 term care beds over the next de- Humber River Hospital will work telephone with the US President new beds will be built, and fol- cade,” said Premier Ford. “We’re with Infrastructure Ontario to and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince. lowed up with another project an- working with innovative partners manage the day-to-day construc- “The historic breakthrough nounced on July 28, 2020 in Ajax like Humber River Hospital and tion and commissioning over- will advance peace in the Middle where 320 new beds will be built. Infrastructure Ontario to help get sight. East region and is a testament to Details about the new project our seniors off waitlists and into “Now, with our experience of the bold diplomacy and vision of were provided this week by Pre- modern rooms, so they receive COVID-19, it is more important the three leaders and the courage Broker mier Doug Ford, Dr. Merrilee the quality care they deserve than ever that we realize our gov- of UAE and Israel to chart a new BROKER Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term sooner.” ernment’s vision to build a 21st path that will unlock the great Care, Barbara Collins, President Through the use of hospital century integrated long-term care potential in the region. All three REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE and CEO of Humber River Hos- lands, and a range of accelerating system that provides our most countries face common challeng- pital, and John Tory, Mayor of measures such as modular con- vulnerable with safe, high-qual- es and will mutually benefit from Toronto. struction and rapid procurement, ity, resident-centred care and a today’s historic achievement,” “After years of underinvest- the government and its partners Continued on page 2 Trump’s Twitter account said. Police Getting More Tools to Combat Crime TORONTO: The Ontario gov- “In light of recent episodes of es and communities can recover safe, bring violent criminals to ernment is looking to partner violence, it’s absolutely critical from the impacts of COVID-19 justice, and ensure people can re- with police services across the that we give our police the tools without fear of crime,” said Pre- build their lives in peace.” province to expand the cover- and resources they need to keep mier Doug Ford. “This invest- All municipal and First Na- age of closed-circuit television people safe and ensure business- ment will help keep our streets tions police services, as well as (CCTV) systems, a key tool in the Ontario Provincial Police, the fight against guns and gangs have been told to apply for fund- and other criminal activity. ing for the first year of the CCTV The investment of $6 million Grant cycle (2020-21). over three years will be made “Surveillance systems are an available through the Ontario important part of our partnership CCTV Grant, a new program with police services to combat designed to further support po- gun and gang violence. We are lice services in their efforts to confident this investment will enhance public safety and hold help municipalities expand their offenders accountable as part of CCTV capacity and ramp up the Ontario’s Guns, Gangs and Vio- local fight against crime,” said lence Reduction Strategy. Pic: ontario.ca/Twitter Continued on page 2 A-2 | Friday, August 14, 2020 National www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF There Are Signs Of Economic Recovery: Phillips Bala Menon Continued from page 1 ment determined that putting CONTRIBUTING WRITERS down significantly from when the public health first not only would Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) March 2020 Economic and Fis- save lives, but was the smartest Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu cal Update was finalized. Total economic policy,” said Phillips Harj Chaggar revenue is projected to be $150.6 “The faster and steadier the Amitabh Saxena billion in 2020-21, $5.7 billion progress to contain the outbreak, lower and program expenses the sooner restrictions can be Graphic Design are projected to be $13.1 billion lifted so customers can return to Tamarind Tree higher than forecast in the March businesses and employees can get 2020 Fiscal Update. back to work. While we still have Account MANAGERS When announced in March, a long road to recovery, defeating Manu Ramachandran Ontario’s Action Plan contained the virus is essential to getting Maha historic levels of prudence and our economy growing again and ONLINE MARKETING flexibility, including a dedicated to ensure the long-term sustain- MANAGER $1 billion COVID-19 Health ability of the public’s finances.” Amitabh Saxena Contingency Fund, a $2 billion Minister of Finance Rod Phillips, Minister for Seniors and Acces- The Province’s next fiscal up- Support for People and Jobs sibility Raymond Cho, MPP Scarborough Agincourt Aris Babiki- date will be a multi-year provin- LEGAL ADVISOR Fund, a standard Contingency an and MPP for Scarborough-Rouge Park Vijay Thanigasalam cial Budget, to be delivered no Dr. Keshav Agnihotri Fund of $1.3 billion and an un- at the Sri Varasiththi Vinayagar Hindu Temple. They inspected later than November 15, 2020. precedented reserve of $2.5 bil- safety protocols at the temple. Pic: Vijay Thanigasalam Ontario was the first in Canada ACCOUNTS lion, the largest in Ontario’s to release a fiscal outlook that Asha J Singhh history. Given the continued following the plan outlined in A 56.6 per cent in May and 67.0 per reflected the impacts of the CO- economic and health uncertainty, Framework to Reopen Our Prov- cent in June, after declining for VID-19 crisis. photographer the government has included ad- ince, there have been recent signs two consecutive months. Ontario This was a responsible ap- Manohar Sagoo ditional prudence totalling almost of economic recovery. manufacturing sales increased proach that allows the Province to Gross Circulation: 30,000 $9.6 billion to ensure the Prov- In June and July, Ontario’s em- 17.5 per cent in May, while re- continue assessing the economic CCNA Verified Circulation: ince is prepared for future scenar- ployment increased by 528,600 tail sales rose 14.2 per cent, after situation and provide transpar- 29,997 ios stemming from the ongoing net jobs and the unemployment both declined for two consecutive ency and accountability based on Aug 14, 2015 uncertainty of COVID-19. rate decreased to 11.3 per cent. months. the most recent and reliable data (Printed at Metroland) As Ontario gradually reopens, Home resales in the province rose “From the outset, our govern- available at the time. LTC Home Build Project Noise Bylaw Exemption For All advertising in The Weekly Continued from page 1 ated Build Pilot Program, starting Voice is subject to the publisher’s dignified place to call home,” said with two projects in partnership approval and the advertiser agrees Minister Fullerton. “Our govern- with Trillium Health Partners and Hindu Prayers This Month to indemify the publishers against ment is working hand in hand Infrastructure Ontario to build up MISSISSAUGA: Hindu Fed- of Council, Members of Coun- claims arising from publication of with leaders in the long-term care to 640 new long-term care beds in eration has thanked Mayor Bon- cil passed a resolution to permit any advertisement submitted by sector to modernize long-term Mississauga by 2021. On July 28, nie Crombie and the members of Hindu Temples located in Mis- the advertiser. care as quickly as possible.” 320 beds were also announced in the Mississauga City Council for sissauga to broadcast religious Working together with long- Ajax as part of the pilot program. COPYRIGHT NOTICE their unanimous approval of the hymns once per day at 7 p.m. term care and health system part- • The 320 long-term care beds All copyright and other intellectual request for broadcasting of Hindu for a maximum of five minutes property rights in the conetnts here of ners, Ontario continues to use in Toronto are in addition to the prayers in Mississauga. between the period of August 11 are the property of The Weekly Voice innovative ideas and modern so- nearly 8,000 new beds announced This action was the result of and September 1, 2020. and not that of the customer. Contents lutions to help end hallway health on July 15, 2020 through the the Hindu Federation Temple The request from Hindu Forum of this publication are covered by care and increase long-term care province’s modernized funding Members support of the request Canada was reviewed and sup- copyright and offenders will be pros- capacity in communities across model. made by The Hindu Forum on be- ported by the City’s Diversity and ecuted under the law. the province. • Nearly 78,000 Ontario resi- half of the temples, to broadcast Inclusion Advisory Committee at • Over the next five years, the dents currently live in 626 long- religious hymns, Gayatri Mantra a meeting on August 6,2020. The Weekly Voice government is investing $1.75 term care homes across the prov- and Hanuman Chalisa once a day The exemption is provided for 7015 Tranmere Dr, Unit # 16 billion in long-term care homes. ince. More than 38,000 people at 7 pm for five minutes during this year only due to the pandem- Mississauga, ON L5S 1T7 • On July 15, 2020, the gov- are on the waitlist to access a Phone: (905) 795-0639 this period of Aug 11 to August ic, until the newly drafted Noise ernment announced a modern- long-term care bed (as of March Fax: (905) 795-9801 31, as Hindus celebrate religious By-Laws recently presented by www.weeklyvoice.com ized funding model to help accel- 2020). events - Krishna Janmashtami on staff can be vetted with the resi- Email: [email protected] erate the construction of urgently • Between 2011 and 2018, August 11, 2020, Ganesh Chatur- dents of Mississauga through needed long-term care beds. there were 611 long-term care thi on August 22, 2020 and Onam public consultation meetings held Agreement # 40025701 • On July 21, 2020, the gov- beds built across the province, on August 31, 2020 respectively. by staff and the local Councillor ernment launched the Acceler- less than one bed per home. Today, at a Special Meeting in each Ward. More Tools & Resources For Police Continued from page 1 also complements the $14 million the Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “Crimi- province invested last December through nals are always finding new ways of cov- the provincial priorities stream of the new ering their tracks, but our government is Community Safety and Policing Grant, determined to ensure municipalities and which addresses provincewide issues that police services have the tools and resourc- include gun and gang violence, sexual vio- es they need to detect criminal activity and lence and harassment, and trafficking. keep Ontarians safe.” • The grant funding will cover 50 per The grant builds on the province’s ap- cent of each successful project. proximate $106 million investment to • The program will help with the pur- combat gun and gang violence, with chase of CCTV cameras, associated sup- the support of the federal government, plies and software as well as installation=. through Ontario’s Guns, Gangs and Vio- • Ontario made a similar investment for lence Reduction Strategy. The program surveillance cameras in Toronto in 2019. www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, August 14, 2020 | A-3 Heritage Heights Concept Plan Endorsed Brampton’s Last Undeveloped Area Covers 4,000 Acres; Mixed Use Community Is Part Of 2040 Vision BRAMPTON: Brampton City Council has endorsed the concept plan for Brampton’s last undeveloped area: Heritage Heights. Spanning 4,000 acres and representing 1/16th of Brampton’s total area, Heritage Heights is in northwest Brampton, stretching from Mayfield Road to the Credit River valley, and from Winston Churchill Boulevard to Missis- sauga Road. It was highlighted in the Brampton 2040 Vision as the proposed location for a new Concept plan of artist. Pic: City of Brampton Town Centre – a complete, full- service, mixed-use place with dorsed Heritage Heights concept residents and visitors will be able To ensure Heritage Heights ing opportunity to make it right work and housing options. The plan. The plan features a range of to shop, enjoy local restaurants, reflects the ideas of Brampton from the start. I am confident that concept plan for Heritage Heights housing options with convenient start a business and be part of a residents, the City will continue this concept plan will do just that, reflects best practices for creating access to higher order transit, healthy, active and vibrant life- its extensive public engagement bringing jobs, affordable hous- a community where future resi- including a proposed GO sta- style. process with relevant stakehold- ing and the opportunity to live, dents and employers can enjoy a tion and a connected network of A proposed Wellness District, ers. The City will also undertake work, learn and play in northwest healthy lifestyle and high quality trails and open spaces. Central which includes lands for a po- the required technical studies, Brampton.” of life. It is based on extensive to the plan is a north/south urban tential future hospital and addi- and work closely with other lev- Martin Medeiros, Regional community engagement, and sets motorway, including a dedicated tional medical support services, els of government, with a goal of Councillor, Wards 3 & 4; Chair, the framework for a sustainable, truck only lane, in place of the is located along the main urban having a revised secondary plan, Planning and Development Com- livable, vibrant, and healthy place proposed GTA West Transporta- motorway. The plan will result in the next stage of the process, mittee said: “The City sought res- to live, work, learn and play. tion Corridor through Heritage a fully connected, modern com- completed by the end of 2020. ident input from across Brampton There are substantial hous- Heights. This main boulevard munity with development being Mayor Patrick Brown said: and that essential collaboration is ing and jobs growth opportuni- will create an urban mixed-use carried out in the most environ- As Brampton’s last undeveloped certainly reflected in the Heritage ties for Brampton under the en- heart for the community where mentally friendly way. area, Heritage Heights is an excit- Heights concept plan.” Young People Have Stepped Up In Canada: Trudeau Ottawa: Prime Minister Justin and of being there for one another. Trudeau issued the following statement “And the Government of Canada has on International Youth Day, August 12: been there for them. We have provided support to students and new graduates by introducing the Canada Emergency Student HIGH RATIO ONLY* Benefit, and expand- 5 Yrs Fixed ing the Canada Student Loans Program. @1.94%* “We have helped young Canadians ac- 5 Yrs Variable cess jobs as well as @1.99%* research positions and skills development placements during the pandemic, through initiatives such as the Youth Employment and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Skills Strategy, the Stu- appear in a video message on Youth Day. Pic: Twitter dent Work Placement Rajesh Khurana, MBA “On International Youth Day, we cel- Program, and Canada Summer Jobs. We Principal Broker ebrate young people in Canada and around have also helped connect them to wellness, Cell: 416-616-1300 the world. This year’s theme, ‘Youth En- mental health, and substance use resources gagement for Global Action,’ encourages through the Wellness Together Canada the meaningful engagement and participa- portal. Because when young people are tion of young people in all aspects of po- supported, they can reach their full poten- litical, economic, and social life. tial to the benefit of all Canadians. “Young people across Canada are shap- “The Government of Canada is commit- ing our communities, challenging the ted to ensuring the views, ideas, and con- Tel: 289-521-6900 status quo, and working to build a better, cerns of young people are at the centre of fairer, and more sustainable future. its decisions. 1305 Matheson Blvd. E, Mississauga ON L4W 1R1 “They have embraced the hard truth that “We have been hearing directly from • [email protected] • www.mortgagediligent.com we have to do better. That’s why they are young Canadians about issues that matter fighting climate change, organizing against to them through my Youth Council, which *Rates are subject to change without notice. • FSCO # 10252, OAC, E&O.E. Some conditions apply.* systemic racism and intolerance, pushing is currently accepting applications for the us along the road to reconciliation, and de- next cohort of members. manding the freedom to be who they are. “We also launched Canada’s first-ever “While the past year has brought hard- youth policy last year. Developed with ship and uncertainty to our lives, young young Canadians, this policy reflects their Canadians have stepped up and been there values and priorities, and creates opportu- to help their families, their neighbours, and nities for them to build a stronger and more their communities. inclusive Canada. Young people are the “Whether creating online spaces to help leaders of today, and we will keep engag- others cope with the pandemic or volun- ing and supporting them so that – together teering with a local food bank, they under- – we can chart the right path forward for stand the value and power of community, our country and the world.”

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2300 Finch Avenue West, Unit 38 North York, ON M9M 2Y3 416-743-7272 [email protected] Happy Independence Day A-4 | Friday, August 7, 2020 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Over $234 M Sanctioned for Child Care Safe Restart Agreement Will Support Ontario Plan to Reopen Child Care And Early Years Programs

TORONTO: The Ontario gov- censed child care settings, Ear- ernment, in partnership with the lyON Child and Family Centres, federal government, is providing and First Nations Child and Fam- $234.6 million in funding to keep ily Program locations. children and staff safe in child • On July 30, 2020, the gov- care and early years settings. ernment announced child care This funding will help support centres, including before and enhanced cleaning costs as well after school programs, and early as health and safety requirements years programs across the prov- set out to support the reopening ince would be able to open at of licensed child care and early full capacity starting September years programs. 1, 2020. Guidance documents This funding is in addition to to support reopening child care the Ontario government’s contin- and early years programs will be ued commitment to stabilize the available shortly. child care sector as many Ontar- • Families whose children at- ians return to work. tended a licensed child care The announcement was made centre immediately before the by Premier Doug Ford, Chris- emergency was declared must be tine Elliott, Deputy Premier and given at least 14 days’ notice to Minister of Health, and Stephen Parents can have peace of mind “We are investing more in child dren and Social Development. accept a placement available on Lecce, Minister of Education. knowing that every measure has care to ensure it is safe, acces- “The Government of Canada is or after September 1, 2020. “My number one priority is the been taken to keep their children sible and affordable for working committed to supporting the child • Parents and guardians have health and safety of our children. and the staff who care for them moms and dads,” said Minister care sector to ensure all Canadian until August 31, 2020 to apply Thanks to our federal partners, safe.” Lecce. “This agreement will en- families will have access to the for Support for Families. Under we’re putting over $230 million The additional funding will sure funding continues to flow so quality child care they need.” this program, parents or guard- on the table as part of the Safe help child care operators, Ear- that child care remains available • Funding is being provided to ians of children between 0-12 Restart Agreement to help de- lyON Child and Family Centres, to parents as they return to work support enhanced cleaning costs years old, or up to 21 years old liver our plan to reopen child care and First Nations Child and Fam- today and into the future.” and health and safety require- for children and youth with spe- safely at full capacity in Septem- ily Programs increase cleaning “The availability of affordable ments set out to support the re- cial needs, are eligible for a one- ber,” said Premier Ford. and infection control, ensure staff and high-quality child care will opening of child care and early time payment per child to pur- “With these additional sup- have access to personal protec- be key to ensuring Canadian par- years programs, as well as the chase educational materials to ports in place, we have the best tive equipment, promote physical ents can return to work and our continued stabilization of the sec- support learning at home. plan anywhere in the country, distancing, purchase additional economy can recover from this tor. • To date, over 1.6 million informed by the best medical cleaning supplies, and support crisis,” said Ahmed Hussen, Can- • The Government of Ontario families have benefitted from the advice and science available. staffing needs. ada’s Minister of Families, Chil- will supply face coverings to li- Support for Families program. Premier At Sick Kids Fundraiser Indigenous Peoples Day

OTTAWA: Canada along with other countries of the world has cel- ebrated International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! Ob- Premier Doug Ford, accomapanied by Rod Phillips, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, and Peter served each year on August 9, this day raises awareness and celebrates Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board of Ontario, attended the Dasilva Racing 2020 Sick the rich diversity of all Indigenous cultures around the world. Kid’s Fundraiser Cruise for Life on Sunday. The he cruise began from Dasilva Racing at Brock Pic: Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Road Toronto and through the 401 east to DVP and then to Sick Kid’s Hospital .A drive through cash donation bin was set up. The police escort was from Durham and the Toronto police forces. Cars of all makes and models joined the rally. Pic: Rod Phillips/Twitter Youth Science Canada’s 2020 Canada Hits Back At US With Tariffs Online STEM Fair Is Finalist Ottawa: The Canadian gov- which US metals products to tar- tariffs. “It will only hurt an eco- In Major Berlin Event ernment has decided to impose get with the retaliatory tariffs. nomic recovery on both sides of OTTAWA: 2020 – Youth Sci- says Reni Barlow, executive di- tariffs worth C$3.6 billion($2 “Canada will respond swiftly the border.” ence Canada’s 2020 Online rector at Youth Science Canada. billion) on American products and strongly,” she added. Freeland added that the Trump STEM Fair has been selected as “This nomination is a testament as a countermeasure against US Last Thursday, Trump an- government is “the most protec- a finalist in the Science Engage- to the hard work Canadian stu- President Donald Trump’s move nounced his decision to reimpose tionist administration in US his- ment category for Falling Walls dents have poured into their sci- to reimpose a 10 per cent tariff on the new tariff from August 16, tory”. The development comes Engage 2020. The prestigious ence projects and to sharing them Canadian aluminium imports. citing national security concerns after Prime Minister Justin program takes place during Ber- proudly and openly among peers Addressing reporters in Ot- as the basis for slapping Canada Trudeau vowed to take counter- lin Science Week (November and the public, despite serious tawa, Deputy Prime Minister with the tariff. measures following Trump’s an- 1-10). obstacles.” Chrystia Freeland said that the In response to his claim, Free- nouncement. “We are honoured that the YSC Hosted by the Falling Walls countermeasure tariffs will take land told reporters that it was “a “We will always stand up for Online STEM Fair is being rec- Conference, an annual science effect in 30 days after the govern- ludicrous notion”. She said the our aluminium workers. We did ognized by a program devoted to forum held in Berlin as part of the ment will spend a month in con- US chose to spark a new trade so in 2018 and we will stand up bringing people together through city’s science week, the awards sultations with Canadians about conflict by slapping the news for them again now.” science and scientific inquiry,” program commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall and celebrates institutions that demonstrate ad- vances in removing barriers that undermine progress in their field. “A crisis often becomes a cata- lyst for change,” says Barlow. “We had plans to launch an online project showcase several years down the road, but the pandemic forced us to act quickly. With the help of our partners – and particularly engineering.com – we were able to launch a successful online event in record time.” The first annual YSC Online STEM Fair enjoyed incredible success. Students from grade 7 to 12 and Cégep across the country submitted more than 630 projects which were viewed by close to 16,000 unique visitors from May 1 to June 26. By end of October, a panel of distinguished judges will have VISITORS, narrowed down the Science En- gagement nominees to ten final- ists who will each get the oppor- Davinder Singh tunity to discuss their work at this Call For Honest Advice year’s virtual Falling Walls Con- MONTHLY & ANNUAL PLANS - HARD TO BEAT OUR PREMIUMS ference, November 4-8. The winner of the Breakthrough of the Year award will be announced on SUPER VISA INSURANCE November 9. www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, August 14, 2020 | A-5 Province Acts To Protect Fish & Wildlife Habitat FENELON FALLS - The On- tario government is taking steps to protect fish stocks and natural habitat from the harmful impacts of double-crested cormorants by introducing a fall harvest for the species. The harvest will help address concerns about impacts to local ecosystems by cormorants, a bird that preys on fish, eating a pound a day, and that can damage trees in which they nest and roost. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, said: “We’ve heard concerns from property owners, hunters and anglers, and commercial fishers about the kind of damage cormorants have caused in their Fall Harvest for Double-Crested Cormorants is being introduced to protect local ecosystems. Pic: ontario.ca communities, so we’re taking steps to help them deal with any “We listened to those who pro- In 2019, the ministry and part- on Lake Nipissing, I have seen etation,” said Laurie Scott, MPP local issues.” vided comments about the corner agencies surveyed cormorant firsthand the issues that cormo- for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- “In large amounts, cormorant morant hunting proposal, and as colonies across the Great Lakes rants have caused in some local Brock. “We’re listening to local droppings can kill trees and other a result, we are introducing only and select inland lakes in Ontar- areas,” said Mike Harris, Parlia- residents who have voiced their vegetation and destroy traditional a fall hunting season to avoid in- io. Based on nest count surveys, mentary Assistant to the Minister concerns and asked for additional nesting habitats for some other terfering with recreational users there are an estimated minimum of Natural Resources and For- tools to address the issue.” colonial waterbirds, so it’s criti- of waterways and nesting periods of 143,000 breeding cormorants estry. “A new fall hunting season Ontario has a healthy and sus- cal that we take action to strike a for some migratory birds,” said in 344 colonies across the prov- will help communities manage tainable cormorant population. healthy balance in local ecosys- Minister Yakabuski. ince. Combined with historical cormorant populations where We will continue to monitor the tems,” Minister Yakabuski said. “We have also reduced the data, trends suggest that cormo- they have negatively impacted cormorant population status and Following public consulta- maximum number of cormorants rant populations are increasing natural habitat and other water- trends to support sustainability of tions, the province has made a hunter can take to 15 a day, in Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and bird species.” cormorants in the province. changes to its initial proposal and which is a similar limit to one Lake Superior and are stable on “Cormorants have been a • Double-crested cormorants has decided to introduce a hunt- for federally regulated migratory the St. Lawrence River and Lake growing problem on Sturgeon are fish-eating birds, usually eating season that will run annually game birds such as mourning Huron. Lake and Balsam Lake, where ing easy-to-catch fish species. from September 15 to December doves, Snow and Ross’s Geese, “Growing up in North Bay and they have covered islands with They nest on the ground or in 31, starting in 2020. Rails, coot and Gallinules.” spending many summers fishing their guano, killing trees and veg- trees on islands and peninsulas. New Tourism Fund To Boost Local Attractions

TORONTO - The Ontario government tourist destinations. This summer, front- admitted free of charge ers to the site and the David Thompson As- is investing $1.5 million through the new line workers can enjoy special rates or • Fort William Historical Park - Free tronomical Observatory on Fridays until Tourism Economic Development Recov- discounts at the following agencies and admission opportunities for frontline work September 6, 2020. ery Fund and offering promotional incen- attractions: tives at provincial attractions to help the • Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) - Un- province’s tourism industry and welcome til August 16, 2020, frontline workers can back visitors after the COVID-19 pan- sign up for a free Annual Pass providing demic. access to all exhibitions and collection gal- Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, leries for one year. Happy Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, • McMichael Canadian Art Collec- made the announcement during a fireside tion (MCM) - Free parking and access to chat with tourism stakeholders at the Met- outdoor grounds is available every day to ro Toronto Convention Centre. frontline workers until March 31, 2021. “COVID-19 has caused an unprecedent- • Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) - India ed, devastating impact on the tourism in- Every Thursday, 2-for-1 admission to dustry. Our sectors were hit first, the hard- frontline workers at all Niagara Parks’ at- est, and will take the longest to recover tractions, heritage sites and the Falls In- following COVID-19,” said Minister Ma- cline Railway, as well as 10 per cent off all Independence cLeod. culinary and retail purchases until Septem- “This important investment through ber 7, 2020. the new Tourism Economic Development • Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) - Free and Recovery Fund will support Ontario’s general admission to the museum for front- Day! tourism industry to ensure it is well posi- line workers and three guests until August tioned to re-emerge, grow and once more 30, 2020. showcase how we offer the world in one • Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) - Free province.” general admission to all essential health- The fund will support projects that de- care and emergency workers, as well as velop innovative tourism products and 25 per cent off general admission to their experiences, drive private sector tourism guests. RBG is also offering 14-month investments, workforce development, and memberships for the price of a 12-month support tourism operators to learn more membership to all essential health care through tourism industry associations. and emergency workers until September 7, As the province works with the tourism 2020. industry to reopen destinations, agencies • Huronia Historical Parks - Compli- and attractions, Ontario is also thanking mentary admission to frontline workers on frontline workers and welcoming back Fridays until September 6, 2020. General visitors by offering special promotions or admission as of July 24, 2020 is $5 per discounts at several of the province’s top person (plus tax); children under 12 are Review Of York Children’s Aid Society TORONTO: The Associate Minister of Our priority remains the children, youth Children and Women’s Issues, Jill Dunlop, and families in the York Region.We are today released the following statement on also issuing a directive to the York Region the launch of an operational review and Children’s Aid Society to properly address directive issued to the York Region Chil- issues of workplace culture. dren’s Aid Society. “Our government has no tolerance for “In response to several troubling allega- racism, discrimination, bullying or harass- tions of racism, bullying and harassment ment of any kind. These allegations are at the York Region Children’s Aid Society, deeply troubling, and we want to assure we are launching an operational review. the residents of York Region that we do We want to ensure the health and well-be- not take this matter lightly. We will take ing of staff so children, youth and families the necessary action once we receive the in York Region can be confident they are findings of this review, which we commit Hon. Mary Ng,MP receiving the best and most culturally ap- to releasing publicly. Markham-Thornhill propriate services. “We hope the Board of Directors is tak- :The operational review will investigate ing these allegations as seriously as we are. 16 Esna Park Drive, Unit 107, Markham ON L3R 5X1 allegations of racism, bullying and harass- In the meantime, our focus remains on the ment involving senior management at the children, youth and families who rely on 905-479-8100 | [email protected] York Region Children’s Aid Society. The the York Region Children’s Aid Society to www.maryngMP.ca |  @Mary_Ng Ministry expects a full review will be com- ensure they get the help they need and to @maryngMarkhamThornhill |  @Mary_Ng pleted and steps taken to better protect vul- give them the opportunity to succeed,” the nerable children and youth in York Region. Minister said. A-6 | Friday, August 14, 2020 www.WeeklyVoice.com China’s Bri Is The ‘Ultimate Instrument Of Economic Blackmail’ Says New Book By Vishnu Makhijani

For the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), determined to shape the world in its own image without a shot being fired, the Cold War never ended 30 years ago as it aims to make China the number one global power, says a schol- arly new work that traces how the party has been relentlessly going about the reshaping. To this end, the Bridge and Road Initiative (BRI) is the ultimate instrument of economic blackmail through which Beijing is changing the post-war international order, the book says. “Hidden Hand - Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping the World” by renowned academics Clive Hamil- ton and Mareike Ohlberg, comes with a chilling caveat: While it focuses on the “what, why and how of the CCP’s influence, in- AHIWAL (PAKISTAN), Aug. 11, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The aerial photo taken on Aug. 6, 2019 shows the Sahiwal Coal Power plant in terference and subversion” in Sahiwal, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Power plants under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have improved livelihood North America and Western Eu- of Pakistanis by helping the government overcome severe electricity shortage. TO GO WITH: “Feature: CPEC power plant provides rope, the party’s “enterprise is clean electricity, green environment to Pakistan” (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal/IANS) geared towards reordering the entire world, and that while the sential to the Party securing con- reserves, while at the led world order as an essential form varies, the experience of tinued rule at home, as well as same time supplying part of what is termed the “great the West is very similar to that of to its reach and eventually mak- the investment needs rejuvenation of the Chinese peo- countries around the globe”. ing China the number one global of other countries that ple”, the book says. “It’s hard to think of any na- power.” are short of capital “So, the BRI is the most pow- tion that has not been extensively Ignorance, say the authors, ex- and excluded from erful vehicle by which Beijing is targeted, from Samoa to Ecuador, plains some of the difficulty the mainstream sources changing the post-war interna- from the Maldives to Botswana,” West is having in coming to grips of finance. The offer tional order,” the authors write. Hamilton, an Australian academ- with the threat of the CCP, as of low-interest loans “Like other so-called parallel ic and author, and Ohlberg, a se- does the fact that it has not previ- is hard to resist, espe- institutions created by the Chi- nior fellow in the Asia Program ously had to contend with such an cially when they come nese government, such as the of the German Marshall Fund, adversary. without environmental Asian Infrastructure Investment write. “During the Cold War, no or other conditions, the Bank, the BRI pretends to pose The book notes that while ana- Western country had a deep book says. no challenge to countries’ exist- lysts on both sides of the Atlantic economic relationship with the However, the objec- ing institutions, while incremen- continue to agonise over whether Soviet Union. Conscious of the tives of the BRI, also tally realigning their interests to label China an opponent or economic and strategic impor- known as the New Silk and shifting the global balance of even an enemy, “the CCP de- tance of China, many nations are Road, “go well beyond power. cided this matter thirty years ago. trying to get smarter about the providing an outlet for “A key part of the CCP’s think- In the post-Soviet world, it saw country at the very time Beijing surplus Chinese capital ing on global and regional power itself surrounded by enemies that is pouring money” into helping or helping poorer na- dynamics is the identification of a it needed to defeat or neutralise”. the world to “better understand” tions develop; the ini- ‘main contradiction’ and a ‘main While the CCP and its support- China, the book says - and points tiative is Beijing’s pri- enemy’ to unite against. On a ers in the West like to speak of to the BRI as a major example of mary mechanism for global scale, that enemy is the a ‘new Cold War’ being waged this. Terming China the “world’s reordering the global Xi has repeatedly referred to United States, which needs to be against China, the Party itself has master practitioner of the dark geopolitical system”. the BRI as essential to his vision split from its allies and isolated,” all along been engaged in an ide- arts of economic statecraft” the President Xi Jinping’s signa- of constructing “a community of the book contends. ological struggle against ‘hostile book says the BRI “is the ulti- ture policy is now so closely in- common destiny for humankind” It’s a lesson key Indian stake- forces’. mate instrument of economic tegrated with almost all Chinese and while the idea might sound holders - security experts, aca- “For the CCP, the Cold War statecraft or, more accurately, government activity abroad - good to Western ears, “its aim is demics, economists and last but never ended,” the book says, add- economic blackmail”. commercial, technological, aca- a Sino-centric world; that is, the not the least, the media - need to ing: “The reshaping of alliances This is because it provides an demic, cultural - that it cannot be one envisaged by the hawks el- keep in mind, particularly in the and the remoulding of the way outlet for China’s construction separated from Beijing’s overall evated by Xi to the top leadership light of the troubles on the north- the world thinks about it are es- industry and enormous capital diplomatic engagement. positions”. They view a China- ern border. Protecting Arable Land Key To Food Production & Processing By Mark Reusser to increase across the province, Census, agricultural land in the food, fuel and fibre for Ontario. Ontario consumers depend on a province has been lost at a rate of Furthermore, the loss of these re- Preserving agricultural land for strong, reliable value chain to pro- 63,940 acres per year. sources will greatly impact locally the purpose of food production and duce, process and distribute food The continued loss of agricultur- produced food and our food secu- processing is a key priority for the products. Without access to arable al land has the potential to threaten rity. Ontario Federation of Agriculture land, we are jeopardizing the local food production and processing OFA strongly believes that the (OFA). That was the message that agri-food system. Preserving and in the Greater Golden Horseshoe intensification of residential de- was conveyed in OFA’s recent sub- protecting agricultural land ben- area. Due to the significant amount velopment within the existing mission to the Ministry of Munici- efits all Ontarians. of food processing facilities in the urban footprint, in the context of pal Affairs and Housing regarding Ontario cannot sustain the cur- region, a steady decline of avail- complete and liveable communi- the proposed amendments to On- rent loss of agricultural land while able land puts the long-term viabil- ties, along with the distribution of tario’s Growth Plan for the Greater continuing to produce food, fibre ity and security of these facilities at Mark Reusser economic development province- Golden Horseshoe area. and fuel with limited and declin- risk. It also negatively impacts em- look like. There’s no urgent need to wide is the solution. It will boost As the population continues ing resources. Based on the latest ployment and the capacity to pro- make these proposed changes now. economic growth, create new jobs, vide consumers with locally grown The Greater Golden Horseshoe provide new affordable housing food, while also mitigating the ef- already faces rapid growth chal- options, ensure food security, and fects of a changing climate. lenges including sprawling growth, contribute to environmental stew- Ontario’s agriculture and agri- traffic grid lock, high housing costs ardship. food processing sectors are the and environmental degradation. This is positive for rural com- leading economic engines for the Rather than focusing solely on munities and alleviates growth province. In 2019, the agriculture the Greater Golden Horseshoe for pressures on the Greater Golden and agri-food sector, from field to growth and development, OFA rec- Horseshoe. New investments in ru- fork, contributed $47.28 billion to ommends adopting a growth plan ral communities will grow existing Ontario’s economy and supported model that allows for distributed businesses, attract new businesses, 860,494 jobs. economic growth and develop- and boost regional economic de- Projecting population and em- ment. This approach would dis- velopment, including access to sta- ployment growth is one of the tribute the benefits of economic ble high-speed internet and natural many challenges brought on by growth and development across all gas. The time is now to examine the COVID-19 pandemic. The pro- regions of the province. growth and development beyond posed amendments to Ontario’s The continuation of converting the Greater Golden Horseshoe to Growth Plan include population prime agricultural land for urban benefit all Ontarians. and employment forecasts that fail development will negatively im- Ontario farmers are proud to to take into account how the pro- pact our most valuable resources cultivate some of the most fertile vincial economy will rebound and – soil and water. This issue not and productive soils in the world. recover from the impacts of CO- only extends to the Greater Gold- OFA is working for Farms and VID-19. en Horseshoe area, but across the Food Forever. When we lose agri- OFA recommends these projec- province as well. Less than 5% of cultural land to urban sprawl, it is tions be recalculated to ensure they Ontario’s land base can support ag- lost forever. All Ontarians benefit accurately reflect Ontario’s post- ricultural production of any kind. from the economic and environ- pandemic economic recovery. The In the Greater Golden Horseshoe, mental benefits productive land submission also proposes postpon- much of the agricultural land con- and water resources bring to our ing implementing the population tains our most productive Class 1, province. projections for 18-24 months to 2 or 3 soils. Land capable of sup- Mark Reusser is Vice Presi- allow for a better indication as to porting agricultural activity en- dent, Ontario Federation of Ag- what post-COVID recovery might sures a safe, sustainable supply of riculture www.WeeklyVoice.com south asia Friday, August 14, 2020 | A-7 Kamala Harris Living The American Dream New York: Kamala Devi the nominee for vice president. heritage and we were raised with Harris has deftly melded her Her multiracial background - a strong awareness of and appre- dominant African American which includes a layer of a White ciation for Indian culture.” identity with that of her Indian Jewish husband, Douglas Em- She wrote, “My mother, grand- background as a Tamil to create hoff, and two step children - gives parents, aunts and uncle instilled the evergreen American classic her a degree of identity fluidity to us with pride in our Souh Asian of the immigrant dream. navigate American society riven roots.” I was also very close to Born in the US to immigrants, by race and ethnicity. my mother’s brother, Balu, and cancer researcher Shyamala Go- After her parents divorced her two sisters, Sarala and Chinni palan from India and economics when she was only seven, Har- (whom I called Chittis, which professor Donald Harris from ris was brought up by her moth- means ‘younger mother’ [in Tam- Jamaica, Harris has leaped in a er, whom she has described as il]),” she recalled. generation to running for a posi- “tough and fierce and protective” Her uncle, G Balachandran is a tion that could put her a heartbeat yet “generous and loyal. retired academic, who has a PhD away from the presidency. Moving from New Delhi to from the US. Her aunt Sarala is a She wrote in her memoir, “The Berkeley for her PhD in the tu- retired obstetrician and the other Truths We Hold,” that she was multuous era of the 1960s civil Joe Biden and Kamala Devi Harris. Pic: IANS aunt, Mahalaxmi, was an infor- raised in “a place where people rights movements, Shyamala Go- mation scientist in Canada. believed in the most basic tenet palan joined the protests “with a marches.” In this environment, women.” Her sister Maya is also Shyamala Gopalan moved to of the American Dream: that if sense of justice imprinted on her she wrote, “My mother under- a lawyer. Canada to teach at McGill Uni- you worked hard and do right by soul,” Harris wrote. stood very well that she was rais- While the African American versity in Montreal when Harris the world, your kids will be better Her relationship with fellow- ing two Black daughters. identity became the dominant was about 12. Harris rounded off of than you were.” activist Donald Harris grew un- She knew that her adopted one - and, in fact, the one that her international exposure going On Tuesday Joe Biden, who is der the clamour of the protests homeland would see Maya as boosted her chances to get the to high school in Quebec. But re- to be the Democratic Party’s pres- and Kamala Harris recalls, “My Black girls, and she was deter- vice presidential nomination - turned to the US to study at How- idential candidate, announced parents often brought me in a mined to make sure we would Harris wrote, “Our classical In- ard University, an African Ameri- that she would be on his ticket at stroller with them to civil rights grow into confident, proud black dian names harked back to our can institution in Washington. Alleged Chinese Agent Held Pakistan Allows Illegal Chinese Mining In GB New Delhi: Nabbed in a then came to India where he was New Delhi: Pakistan, in crackdown on a multi-billion ha- ostensibly collecting information violation of international laws wala racket operating in Delhi- on whereabouts of key Tibetan and defiance of its own Consti- NCR, Luo Sang, alias Charlie refugees and people close to Da- tution, has given a free hand to Peng, is suspected to be an agent lai Lama in India, sources added. Chinese mining companies to of the Chinese intelligence ser- On September 13, 2018, the plunder natural resources in the vice, the Ministry of State Secu- Delhi Police’s Special Cell ar- occupied Gilgit Baltistan (GB) rity (MSS). rested Luo Sang on charges of area. Islamabad has also signed a Luo Sang, who created the fake running a spy ring in India, and multi-billion dollar contract with Indian identity of Charlie Peng seized from him a forged Indian Beijing to build a mega dam in through forged Aadhaar cards and passport procured from Manipur. the Daimer division, an area that travel documents, was earlier ar- During his interrogation, it was legally belongs to India. rested by Delhi Police on charges discovered that he crossed into Over 2,000 leases for mining Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan. - IANS of espionage in 2018, top intelli- India in 2013 and first settled in of gold, uranium and molybde- gence sources revealed to IANS. Manipur. He married an Indian num have been illegally awarded conspiracy to plunder natural re- GB are being punished. In such A permanent resident of Cheng woman and lived in a rented to Chinese firms by the Pakistan sources in the forthcoming con- given circumstances when no one Guan Ju in Tibet’s Lhasa, Luo house. The period spent in the government in Gilgit and Baltis- vention of the United Nations in can oppose any decision, natural Sang had, around 7-8 years ago northeastern state enabled Luo tan, also known as Northern Ar- Geneva, next month,” Aziz told resources are being looted. Paki- when in Lhasa, allegedly come Sang to acquire an Indian iden- eas. The Imran Khan government IANS over phone. stan is playing into the hands of in contact with the MSS, which tity, required for his assignment. has thrown environmental norms Citing article 257 of the Con- China,” Aziz said. functions as China’s external A few years ago, he shifted to the wind while allotting these stitution of Pakistan, Aziz said “Local people are not consult- intelligence agency. He was ini- from Manipur to Delhi. Luo Sang illegal mining contracts revealed that the government in Islamabad ed. Their interests have been to- tially sent to Nepal where he was created more than 40 bank ac- Nasir Aziz Khan, exiled leader has no right to plunder natural re- tally ignored. The move to oblige taken care of by officials of the counts which were linked to shell and Chief Spokesperson of Unit- sources in GB. China in the GB area also violates Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. companies. His hawala opera- ed Kashmir People’s National “Rules are being blatantly international laws,” the UKPMP Trained in money exchange, ha- tions were linked to transactions Party (UKPNP). flouted. The media cannot re- leader who lives in Geneva, Swit- wala operations and accounts, he worth over Rs 1,000 crore. “We will expose Pakistan’s port. People who raise voice in zerland added. “ Life Span Of Ram Temple Will HAPPY Be 1,000 Years Says Official Ayodhya: The Ram temple in Ayod- the structure robust and quake-resistant.” hya is being designed to last at least 1,000 Talking to reporters at Karsewakpuram INDEPENDENCE DAY years and also withstand earthquakes of in Ayodhya, he said that the Ram temple high magnitude. will be able withstand any natural calami- ty for thousands of years. Intricate details of the design will be ready soon, he said. Rai further said that all the artefacts unearthed during digging and levelling of the temple site, including centuries- old relics, will be exhibited in the temple INDIA premises. He said that final map of the temple would be passed by Ayodhya Develop- ment Authority and the requisite fees The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth would be paid. “We are not seeking any Kshetra Trust General Secretary, Cham- fee exemption,” he said.Rai said that the pat Rai, said that the “Pillars in the foun- Trust account has a current balance of Rs dation will be strong and deep like those 42 crore, received from donations rang- holding aloft mammoth bridges, making ing from Re 1 to Rs 1 crore. People In Kathmandu Averse To Masks Kathmandu: Despite the increas- spread,” said Anup Bastola, consultant ing number of coronavirus cases in Kath- tropical medicine at Sukraraj Tropical mandu, majority of people in Nepal’s and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku. capital city do not wear masks, a media This development comes after the Ne- report said on Thursday. pal government earlier this week gave A recent study by the Nepal Health Re- local administrations and governments search Council found that people did not the authority to decide on restrictions and wear masks in vegetable markets, shop- lockdown measures as coronavirus cases ping malls, government and private hos- continued to rise, three weeks after lifting pitals, banks, revenue offices, temples, the lockdown, reports The Kathmandu public transportation and hotels across Post. the Kathmandu Valley, reports The Hi- However, other containment measures malayan Times reported. remained, including restriction on do- “Wearing masks will protect us from mestic and international passenger flights the infection and help to prevent its which has been extended until August 31. Ramesh Sangha Bangladesh Busts Big Terror Plot MP, Brampton Centre Dhaka: A counterterrorism team ar- and Technology in Sylhet and one stu- rested five members of Neo-Jama’atul dent of Madan Mohan College in Sylhet, Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo JMB) on Sylhet police officials said. Tuesday even as the banned outfit was The militant outfit is led by Naimuzza- planning to carry out major terror attacks man in the Sylhet region. in the country, a senior police officer said. Islam said that continuous successful HILL OFFICE Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Coun- operations by the police had prevented House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0A6 terterrorism and Transnational Crime militants from organising large number Confederation Building (CCTC) Deputy Commissioner Saiful of ultras and carry out their sinister plans Suite: 361 Islam confirmed the arrests by a team of for massive terror attacks. CTTC from Sylhet and said that they are “The five arrested militants were found CONSTITUENCY OFFICE 100 Kennedy Road S (Main O ce) being brought to national capital Dhaka involved in a bomb attack on a Naogaon Brampton, Ontario for further questioning. temple before Eid and planting a bomb L6W 3E7 The arrested men included two stu- on a police motorcycle in Dhaka’s Paltan, dents of Shahjalal University of Science Islam said. A-8 | Friday, August 14, 2020 community www.WeeklyVoice.com ‘Nurturing Neighbourhoods Automated Speed Enforcement And Program’ Virtual Other Speed Reduction Plans On Anvil BRAMPTON: The City of Brampton’s Nurturing Neigh- MISSISSAUGA: The City ment ASE throughout the city: bourhoods Program returned Council has received an up- • Establish a Task Force to cre- last week. This year, to protect date on Mississauga’s Automated ate court capacity for ASE the health and safety of staff and Speed Enforcement (ASE) pro- • Delay Phase 1 of ASE until residents, the program has moved gram, an automated system that January 2021 to allow necessary online. uses a camera and a speed mea- lowered school zone speed limits The Nurturing Neighbour- surement device to detect and and community safety zones to be hoods Program aims to improve capture images of vehicles travel- identified and signage installed civic engagement, empower ling in excess of the posted speed • Authorize staff to enter into residents to play an active role in limits. agreements with the ASE vendor enhancing their neighbourhood Council also approved several Redflex Traffic Systems (Cana- and connect them with resources. recommendations in the corpo- da) Limited, the City of Toronto There will be three new ways rate report about speed manage- Joint Processing Centre and the for residents to learn more about ment initiatives. Together, these Ministry of Transportation their neighbourhood and share projects will implement several • Establish the City’s pre- what is important to them online: safety actions in the Transporta- ferred method for dealing with • Virtual walks – 15 pre-re- tion Master Plan and advance ASE charges – issuing tickets corded walks will be posted on the City’s commitment to Vision under the Provincial Offences the City’s website on scheduled Zero. Act (POA) or through the Ad- dates. Residents are encouraged “We continue to take action ministrative Penalty System to take these walks virtually, or to make our roads safer for ev- (APS) – a system of administer- use the provided tools to take eryone. Mississauga is taking a ing penalties used by a munici- these walks independently in thoughtful and planned approach pality to regulate by-laws person, while maintaining physi- to implementing Automated Once the above agreements are cal distance. Speed Enforcement in Missis- reached, the City can begin the • Neighbourhood survey – the sauga to ensure it is aligned with ASE program six months later. City wants to understand the new provincial regulations and “The City has identified speed- community’s neighbourhoods effective for years to come,” said ing as a problem on its roads and and how residents interact within Mayor Bonnie Crombie. Council’s support of the imple- them. Residents are encouraged “Our goal is to keep our City mentation of these important to take the online survey for their safe and have zero deaths on our speed initiatives will deliver on area. roads to achieve Vision Zero. To the actions in our Transportation • Online mapping tool – an do this, we need to continue to Master Plan,” said Andy Harvey, online mapping tool will allow lower speed limits in our neigh- Director, Traffic Management bourhoods and implement speed and Municipal Parking. residents to identify opportuni- Photo by Arno Senoner on Unsplash ties, concerns and changes within reduction initiatives to create “It is unfortunate that the CO- their neighbourhood. safer communities for our fami- initiatives within the Neighbour- lower speed limits in their neigh- VID-19 pandemic has delayed • A Complete Neighbourhood lies to walk, cycle and play in. hood Area Speed Limit Project bourhoods,” said Ward 9 Coun- the implementation of both our Audit was identified as an ac- Given the recent rash of deadly need to be completed. cillor Pat Saito and Chair of the Neighbourhood Area Speed Lim- tion in the Brampton 2040 Vi- speed-related accidents on roads This includes lowering speed Road Safety Committee. “A key it Project and ASE. sion. Nurturing Neighbourhoods across the GTA, we will be ex- limits to 30 km/h in neighbour- piece to reducing speeds in our “However, we are continuing launched in 2019 to take commu- ploring how we can fast-track the hood school zones, implementing neighbourhoods is to first lower to position the City to deliver nity feedback, connect residents implementation of ASE on major school area community safety the speed limits followed by ASE in an efficient, yet co-ordi- to resources and, in the long term, arterial roads.” zones, and lowering speed limits implementing Automated Speed nated effort.” create an action plan tailored spe- In addition to the ASE update, on residential streets to 40 km/h. Enforcement. This combined ef- Harvey added that provincial- cifically to local neighbourhoods. Council also received an update The next step is to identify and fort will be an important step for- wide closures including the court • The City completed 11 Nur- on the Neighbourhood Area implement these zones. ward in advancing Vision Zero in system, due to the coronavirus turing Neighbourhood walks in Speed Limit Project. “We have heard repeatedly Mississauga.” pandemic, has impacted the de- 2019, attended by more than 400 Before beginning the ASE pro- through the City’s Road Safety The report highlights the steps livery of Mississauga’s ASE pro- residents. gram, a number of speed limit Committee that residents want and processes required to imple- gram. Toronto Zoo Is 46!

TORONTO: Help your Toronto Zoo celebrate its 46th Birthday with a FREE virtual Birthday Party Live on Saturday, August 15th at 3:00 pm! Join Toronto Zoo CEO Dolf DeJong, Mayor John Tory, Dwayne De Rosario founder of the DeRo Foundation, Toronto Zoo staff, and some very special animals visitors as the Zoo turns 46! “Meet some of our oldest and youngest residents as we discover how they celebrate their birthdays. No birthday party is complete without cake and decora- tions, each party goer is encouraged to throw their own party and share the photos on social media with the hashtag #TZBirthdayParty. Start the party prep now and we will see you August 15th on Toronto Zoo’s YouTube Channel for a Zoo-tastic Birthday!, Mayor Tory tweeted. Road Tests For G2 Licences Resume TORONTO: People will be able to access more drive testing services as the Ontario government moved DriveTest centres into the second phase of its reopening plan. Road testing for class G2 and all motorcycle licences have resumed and the number of locations offering commercial driver road tests are expanding. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation said: “We are phasing-in these services to ensure important health and safety measures are in place at all DriveTest centres and our staff and customers are fully protected.” The following services will be available at Driv- eTest centres: • Class G2 road tests • Class M2 and class M motorcycle road tests • Commercial driver road tests availability will expand to 42 DriveTest locations across Ontario • Part-time Travel Point locations have resumed driver examination services. All driver licensing services offered as part of phase 1 of DriveTest’s reopening, including knowledge tests and driver’s licence exchanges and upgrades, will continue to be available on a first-come, first served basis. To reduce crowding and support physical distancing, most DriveTest centres will continue to serve these customers based on the date of the customer’s birth. Customers who need road tests should visit DriveTest.ca to schedule a test. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, August 14, 2020 | A-9 Cooksville Go Gets Its Name Up In Lights 368 Kg Sign Put In Place On South Side Of New Station’s Rooftop, Overlooking The Public Plaza

The south side of the rooftop of the new Cooksville GO station. Pics: Metrolinx MISSISSAUGA: What’s in a The LED illuminated sign is \The station building partially name? partly made of black perforated opened to the public in October If it’s hoisted up on the en- vinyl to allow the glow of light to 2019 and upon completion, it will trance to a major GO station, it shine through. connect to the new parking struc- becomes an iconic symbol of Metrolinx is transforming ture. a green building certification pro- each with a specific role to play. countless journeys, as well as a Cooksville GO Station, making The building – as well as the gram used worldwide and Silver Two hoisted the sign up using point of pride for locals. it easier for customers to access entire Cooksville station – will is one of four levels of certifica- the boom truck, two were posi- Recently, a 383 kg sign was the facility. be certified Leadership in En- tion. tioned in the crane basket on the lifted and put in place on the Cooksville GO will become ergy and Environmental Design The new GO sign was installed bucket truck to guide it upward, south side of the rooftop of the a key transit hub in Peel region (LEED) Silver and also includes in three pieces – one backing one was tied off on the roof to new Cooksville GO Station connecting customers to GO an additional underground tunnel piece and two sign arms to hug guide the sign placement, and building. It overlooks the public Transit (rail and bus service), that will allow customers to eas- and keep the Cooksville letters in one stayed on ground as a spotter. plaza, another new station ame- Mississauga transit and the future ily access the rail platform on the place. The installation took approxi- nity for customers. Hurontario LRT. other side of the tracks. LEED is A crew of six lifted the sign, mately five hours. Toronto Siblings Global Winners In NASA Space App Challenge TORONTO : Siblings Artash (14 years) + Arushi (10 years) have become Global Winners of the 2020 NASA Space Apps CO- VID-19 Global Challenge Their project “The Masked Scales” was declared one of the six Global Winners of the 2020 NASA Space Apps COVID-19 Global Challenge from 1422 projects. More than 15,000 participants joined together to form over 2,000 teams for the COVID-19 Global Challenge. The Global Winners will be invited to visit a NASA Rocket Launch site to view a spacecraft launch, once COVID19 lockdown in Toronto. IRS Data) and Vehicular traffic travel is deemed safe. We used Machine Learning (to count before and after the lock- The NASA International count vehicles on the road) and down. SpaceApps Challenge is an in- Python to assess changes hap- A 30 seconds video of their ternational collaboration between pening during and after the CO- project and the musical is avail- NASA, Canadian Space Agency, VID19 lockdown. able at https://covid19.space- ESA, JAXA, CSA, and CNES “We converted our Analysis appschallenge.org/challenges/ focused on solving global chal- into a musical using 4 musical covid-challenges/art-it-all/teams/ lenges. instruments (each representing the-masked-scales/project The NASA Space Apps CO- a change in different variables): Artash and Arushi are both VID-19 Global Challenge was Marimba (Light), Vibraphone pasisonate about space, robot- held on May 30-31, 2020. (Emission), Piano (Street Noise), ics, and music. Together, they “The Masked Scales converts Flute (COVID19 Infection Cases have been participating in NASA the impact of COVID19 observed in Toronto). SpaceApps Challenge since in Toronto using data from home- down Musical,” the siblings said eras to measure changes in Street “The tempo of Music was 2014. This was the first time they made instruments built by us, and in a statement to the Voice. Noise, Vehicular Traffic, Emis- determined by changes in City have ended up becoming the NASA satellite data into a Lock- “We used sensors, and cam- sions, and Light Intensity during Night Lights (using NASA VI- Global Winner. Masks Protect Everyone!

Toronto Mayor John Tory has tweeted sures to keep ourselves, and those around “My mask protects you and your mask us safe. Wearing a mask or face covering protects me. As we continue to phase in is required under the Mandatory Mask or the safe reopening of our city, it is more Face Covering Bylaw in indoor public important than ever that we be disci- spaces, such as grocery and retail stores, plined in following public health mea- malls, shopping centres and more.” New Members On ICCC Board TORONTO: Indo-Canada Chamber have been appointed directors. of Commerce has announced the appoint- Pramod Goyal, President and Chair ment of new members on its Board of Di- of the Board, while welcoming the new rectors and the Advisory Board. Advisory Board members said, “We have Dr. Shanthi Johnson, Professor & appointed extremely talented, dedicated Dean, School of Public Health, Univer- and well known academicians to the Ad- sity of Alberta, and Dr. Ashwin Joshi, As- visory Board. There presence will help sociate Professor Marketing and Dean of us formulate effective public policy posi- MBA Program, Schulich School of Busi- tions on mission critical issues.” ness have been appointed to the Advisory About the newly appointed directors, Board for a two-year term starting August the ICCC President said, “The entrepre- 2020. Ripudaman Dhillon, a serial entre- neurial and philanthropic zeal of our new preneur, an immigration consultant, and a directors will help us make our outreach community leader, and Vikas Sharma, an among members and stakeholders more entrepreneur, philanthropist and builder effective.” A-10 | Friday, August 14, 2020 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Panorama India Set For Big Digital Celebration Virtual Grand Parade To Have 28 Indian States Represented; Over 100 Incredible Performances Panorama India, with the support of Consulate General of In- dia, Toronto, is all set to digitally celebrate India’s 74th Indepen- dence Day on August 15th and 16th, 2020 The special two-day event ‘In- dia Day 2020 and Virtual Grand Parade’ features 14 hours of unique programming including over 100 artists from all over Canada, a virtual grand parade with more than 28 Indian States represented and the highlight event of the weekend ‘Toronto Laughs with Sunil Grover’. Apoorva Srivastava “This is the biggest ever digital celebration of India Day and I am overwhelmed by the community participation this year. We have over 100 phenomenal performances lined up and 28 states represented in our Virtual Grand Parade.”, said Sumeeta Kohli, throughout the event. This is the Photography, Sabse Pehle Safety rector, Digital Media & PR, Pan- Co-chair, Panorama India. first time the organization has Face Mask Painting, India Trivia, orama India. Panorama India’s India Day created a platform for public vot- and Rang De India Painting con- “Our community organizations 2020 event starts with opening ing as well scores from the judges tests along with ‘In Conversation and the sponsors are the back- ceremony of Saturday, August for the top three floats. With’ series of talks with commu- bone of this event. We are truly 15th at 12 PM and concludes on “I am so proud that the Pan- nity leaders and Panorama India grateful for the support we have Sunday, August 16th with a spe- demic is not stopping us from Past Chairs, and daily program- received from them even in these cial Grand Finale episode of ‘Na- showing our love for our coun- ming that showcases what we are challenging times. maste Live with Panorama India’ try. This is going to be a grand bringing to you on August 15th “This is truly a celebration of announcing competition and float celebration of our heritage and and 16th. our strength as a community. Sumeeta Kohli winners. culture,” said Ms. Apoorva Sriv- “We feel honoured to be able ” shared both Co-chair Sanjay The special presentation - To- astava, Hon. Consul General of to achieve a large-scale digital Makkar and Executive Director Indian heritage, and celebrate ronto Laughs with Sunil Gro- India in Toronto. distribution of the event. We are Janak Bhawnani. Unity in Diversity. Panorama In- ver – will telecasted at 6 PM on The India Day 2020 celebra- going live on our social media Panorama India is a not-for- dia fosters a better understanding Saturday, August 15th. Many tions kicks off on August 10th or channels, Facebook and YouTube profit umbrella organization to between India and Canada and is Bollywood celebrities will make Panorama India’s Facebook and as well as on your local favorite help unite various Indian cultural proud to build bi-lateral relations special guest appearances as YouTube channel with attractive channels on Cable and IPTV.” associations and groups, project a with India and Canada through our Virtual Parade Marshalls competitions such as Mera India said Anuradha Grover Tejpal, Di- common identity based on their culture. At Recreation Centres...

Toronto Public Health has is- rus spread. Follow these tips to sued the following message: #StaySafe when visiting a recre- “Recreation centres, gyms & fit- ation centre during #COVID19. ness studios can now reopen with More info: http://ow.ly/DpH- public health measures in place n50AWn3h. Picture: Toronto to reduce opportunities for vi- Public Health Twitter. Mississuaga Acquires InternatIonal Cargo & travel ServICeS More Parkland Send your Gifts, Parcels, Personal Effects, Commercial MISSISSAUAG: The City of will become more and more valu- Mississauga is moving forward able, so I am very pleased we are Company Products, Automobiles all over the world - with acquiring much-needed able to add this green space to Moving or relocating overseas parkland in Cooksville (Ward 7) Cooksville,” said Ward 7 Coun- and increasing the total parkland cillor Dipika Damerla. “Adding (Please note : if you purchase an airline ticket through us, you will get a in the Downtown Growth Area. in this green space will help this 10% discount on your next cargo booking) “Parks and open spaces are an area of Cooksville transform into important part of building healthy a walkable and vibrant place that ShIP froM AnywhErE In USA or CAnAdA By AIr, LAnd & SEA complete communities, places residents can enjoy. The land ac- where people choose to be. As a quired for parkland purposes will Express Letter to: wE ALSo SELL STAndArd Door Delivery Worldwide city, we are urbanizing and expe- be developed for public open USA……….$25.00 ShIPPInG BoXES 18” X 18” X24” riencing unprecedented growth space, tree plantings and a net- India……...$30.00 Courier Service by DHL, TNT, in our downtown and along the work of community trails.” U.K……….$30.00 UPS & FEDEX at very low price Hurontario corridor. This impor- In 2017, City staff were given Middle East & For more information call : tant investment will bring more the authority to negotiate with Pakistan….$39.00 park space to our downtown and property owners who were will- 905-677-6957 add to the future livability of the ing to sell their property to the Africa...... $50.00 area,” said Mayor Bonnie Crom- City based on fair market value bie. “This is an exciting time for as determined by an accredited, VISTA CARGO BUILDING CORE”F” Mississauga’s downtown. The independent appraiser. 6500 SILVErdArT drIVE, SUITE 271 MAIL BoX # 95, MISSISSAUGA, onT. L5P 1A2, CAnAdA addition of an extensive, central “We have already successfully www.icscargo.com Toll free: 1-888-786-2595 park will bring many social, eco- purchased eleven properties and nomic and environmental ben- entered into agreements to pur- efits to the Cooksville area.” chase an additional four proper- The City has identified a ties, totaling approximately 4.61 goal of 12 per cent of the total hectares (11.391 acres),” said land area within the Downtown Jodi Robillos, Director, Parks, Growth Area be parkland. Cur- Forestry and Environment. “The rently, the Downtown Growth newly acquired land will be used Area is approximately 6 per cent as parkland only. The City will parkland. The City is looking to undertake plans to design and de- acquire 31 properties of interest velop the new parkland pending to purchase, between King Street further acquisitions and budget E. and Hancock Woodlands, to- approvals. Acquired properties talling approximately 10 ha (25 were purchased using funds from acres). The properties chosen for the Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Re- purchase complement existing serve – money that we collect trail systems and add to park- from builders and developers for land in the Cooksville Creek area the specific purpose of acquiring while removing some residential parkland.” properties from the Cooksville Over the next few months, de- Creek floodplain. molition (taking down homes) on “This is much-needed park- these City-acquired properties land for the residents of Cooks- will be taking place. A formal ville. As the city grows and as notice will be sent throughout the Cooksville grows, green space neighbourhood. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, August 14, 2020 | A-11 Brush Up on Mississauga’s Trail Etiquette City’s Network Of Shared Pathways & Trails Is Expansive And Contains Several Hidden ‘Gems’

Cyclists must use their bell before passing a pedestrian. Stay right; and keep your dogs on leash. Pics: City of Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA: Every sum- alike with opportunities to visit left.; this is the main rule. Be Aware of Others • Keep your dog on-leash and mer, Mississauga residents pull Mississauga landmarks and see • Cyclists must use their bell • When approaching a sharp make sure they are well-behaved out their running shoes, pump more of their city. or give a friendly, verbal warning turn on your bike that obstructs at all times. up their bike tires, grab their pets Whether you’re just starting to before passing another cyclist or your view, approach slowly, use Be Seen and Be Safe and family members and head to discover Mississauga’s network pedestrian. your bell or give a verbal warning • Make sure your bike has a the City’s trails and pathways. of shared pathways and multi- • Cyclists should keep their and proceed when clear to do so. light and reflectors that can be As Mississauga continues to use trails, or have been using this speed low when passing pedestri- • Don’t block the trail. If stop- seen by others. recover from the COVID-19 pan- network for years, make sure to ans. ping for a break, pull off to the • Wear a bike helmet. In an ac- demic, its trails are seeing even brush up on trail etiquette before Keep Your Distance side or off of the trail completely, cident, helmets greatly reduce the more traffic than normal, with you head out. • Respect the space of others. allowing trail traffic to continue risk of serious injuries/fractures residents looking to get outdoors Shared Pathway Trail Etiquette Maintain at least two metres, or safely. or even death. and get some exercise while prac- Stay Right one bike length, between yourself • Make sure that you can While it is required for any- tising physical distancing. • Always keep to the right of and those not in your household hear what’s going on around you, one under the age of 18 to wear The City’s network of shared the trail, particularly if you are or social bubble. especially while you’re listening a helmet while riding their bike, pathways and trails is expansive, traveling at a slower speed. • Be extra cautious when cy- to music, talking or texting on it is strongly recommended that contains many hidden gems and Pass Safely cling around older adults, chil- your phone, or chatting with your everyone riding their bike wear a provides pedestrians and cyclists • Always pass others on their dren and pets. walking buddy. helmet. COVID-19 Guidance For Indoor & Outdoor Events TORONTO: The following or wind instruments must be sep- religious services, rites or cer- guidance is intended to help or- arated from any spectators by at emonies (e.g. receptions) must ganizers and permit-holders of least two metres/six feet, or by an comply with Stage 3 indoor and events and gatherings prepare impermeable barrier (e.g. plexi- outdoor gathering limits. for reopening while reducing the glass) if physical distancing can- • Drive-in and drive-thru ven- spread of COVID-19. Indoor and not be achieved. ues are not subject to gathering outdoor events/gatherings cov- • The gathering limits and limits. ered within this guidance include: physical distancing requirements All planners, organizers, op- • Concerts and live also apply to organized public erators and permit-holders of shows, including performing arts events and social gatherings held events/gatherings, regardless of events within private dwellings. their purpose and size, have a • Meeting or event spaces Gathering limit exceptions: responsibility to assess the risks • Movie theatres/cinemas • Indoor gatherings for the associated with their event/gath- • All other organized or purposes of religious services, ering, and their ability to mitigate spontaneous indoor and outdoor rites or ceremonies, and wed- these risks. They are responsible events and social gatherings (e.g. ding ceremonies or funeral ser- for implementing measures to re- parties, fundraisers, fairs, wed- vices are limited to up to 30% of duce the risk of infection among ding receptions, funeral recep- the venue’s capacity. all those who participate in their tions). ◦ Social gatherings associ- activities (e.g. staff, performers, Under the Reopening Ontario ated with wedding, funeral or volunteers, attendees). Act – Stage 3 Orders , organized public events and gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 50 LOOKING FOR GROOM members of the public/spectators indoors and 100 members of the RESPECTED AND REPUTED JAIN FAMILY public/spectators outdoors with that every member of the pub- ery other person, except: FROM (AHMEDABAD.GUJARAT.INDIA) lic is able to maintain a physical ◦ if it is necessary for the per- the following restrictions[1]: DESIRE FOR THEIR • Indoor capacity limits distance of at least two metres/ formers to be closer to each other apply to events that are fully or six feet from every other person for the purposes of the perfor- DAUGHTER BORN 1976 WELL SETTLED partially indoors. Indoor events outside their household or social mance or rehearsal; EDUCATED PERSON and gatherings cannot be com- circle. ◦ where necessary to facilitate bined with an outdoor event or • All staff, performers, the purchase of admission, food KINDLY SEND YOUR BIO-DATA TO gathering to increase the appli- workers and others providing ser- or beverages; or MR DINESH KAMDAR cable gathering size. vice for the event/gathering must ◦ where necessary for the pur- • The number of persons maintain a physical distance of at poses of health and safety. Mob No. : +91 9879777050 permitted shall be limited so least two metres/six feet from ev- • Singers and players of brass E m a i l : d i n e s h k a m d a r 1 9 4 4 @ g m a i l . c o m South Asian Charged In TM Phone Scam, Fraud Cases Make One Small Monthly Payment For all Your DEBTS! MILTON: Members of the tinue to victimize Canadians. Royal Canadian Mounted Po- Cumulatively, between 2014 lice (RCMP) Greater Toronto and 2019, the CRA scam has re- Ask Yourself ? Area (GTA) Financial Crime Sec- sulted alone in reported victim tion, Toronto West Detachment losses totaling over $17 million - Are you using your Overdraft all the time? (TWD), in Milton, Ontario, have dollars, and including the Bank - Are creditors constantly Threatening & Harassing you at home or at work? arrested and charged another in- Investigator and Tech Support dividual in connection to trans- scams, total reported victim loss- - Are you struggling to pay your Rent, Mortgage or Car Payment? national telephone scams, includes are over $31 million dollars. ing the Canada Revenue Agency During this investigation, RCMP - Are your financial difficulties the cause of your Marriage or Health Problems? (CRA) telephone scam, the Bank investigators uncovered “money - Do you think your Credit Rating is in jeopardy forever? Investigator scam, and the Tech mules /money mule managers” support scam. operating in Canada, who assist - Are you afraid of Losing your car, house, RRSP, Stocks or any other asset? In October of 2018, the RCMP with laundering the proceeds of GTA Financial Crime section these scams. - Do you have Court Orders against you? Ajay Oberoi commenced an investigation, Charged is Jatin Chahal (21) Professional - Are you having any trouble with Government (CRA) about personal tax or Credit Counsellor named Project OCTAVIA. The of Brampton, Ontario with: focus of the investigation was • Fraud over $5,000 any other tax issues? to combat the CRA telephone • Possession of Proceeds of tax scam and other interrelated Crime If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions then you should contact us scams through public awareness, • Laundering of the Proceeds for a Private & Con dential meeting with one of our Credit Counsellors disruption, and enforcement. of Crime These telephone scammers are Chahal was released on an operating out of India, have been Undertaking and will appear at 416-650-5800 targeting the Canadian public the A.Grenville and William Da- Proudly Served over 15,000 Families since 2004 Five Convenient Locations: since 2014, and despite a num- vis Courthouse located at 7755 Scarborough , North York , Mississauga ber of police raids on illegal call Hurontario Street, in Bramp- centres in India, these scams con- ton on Sept 25, 2020. Visit : GtaCredit.Com Brampton and Toronto Downtown A-12 | Friday, August 14, 2020 astro www.WeeklyVoice.com Your Fortunes This Week Forecast for 14th August 20th August 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) (June 22-July 22) (September 24-October 23) (December 22-January 21) You will need to keep superiors informed Someone may not agree with your opin- You will not be in the best of terms with The best way to get around someone is of what you are planning. People you have ions, so don’t make it an issue. You are someone you are compelled to work with. to praise him or her. You will not be found helped are likely to find ways to repay your likely to team up with someone and achieve A windfall can be expected, as chance to wanting in that! Your desire for a break kindness. Socially, your reputation is likely professional success. A lion’s share is like- earn well comes to you. At times it is better from the routine will be fulfilled. A long to soar, as you make it a point to keep in ly to come your way through inheritance. to grin and bear it, instead of becoming ar- vacation may become boring and make you touch with all. Be wise on the financial Those suffering from a lifestyle disease will gumentative. Your winning ideas may have crave for home. Someone may sow seeds front, as someone may shoptalk you into a succeed in getting it under control. You can few takers on the professional front, so of suspicion in lover’s mind against you. A dubious investment. Newlyweds can have find a family member too intrusive in your don’t spare any effort in convincing those scheming relative may have you in his or eyes only for each other in this week! Prob- matters, so throw broad hints to discourage who matter. A long-term romance can be- her sights, so be careful. Enjoying the com- lems get sorted out by someone’s interven- this habit. Change of plans is in the offing. gin to lose its fizz, if not nurtured. pany of near and dear ones is indicated. tion. Lucky No.: 8/Lucky Colour: Navy Blue Lucky No.: 22/Lucky Colour: Sea Green Lucky No.: 7 Lucky No.: 5 Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Colour: All Shades of Green LEO SCORPIO (July 23-August 23) (October 24-November 22) AQUARIUS TAURUS You will need all your expertise to get a Business expansion is foreseen and may (January 22-February 19) (April 21-May 20) fair deal. Excellent opportunities present make you a big time player. Certain devel- There is much you may want to do, but it You will feel nice from within and thank themselves on the professional front. You opment on the professional front will be is best to wait and watch. You may need to your stars that you had been instrumental in will have the full support of superiors in career-wise favorable. Chances of getting exercise your authority on the professional helping someone out. Businesspersons will carrying out your ideas at work. A friend into a good situation on the academic front front. Coming back into the good books of be able to resurrect the business showing a will turn out to be a big help on the social cannot be ruled out. Lover is in mood for a teacher on the academic front may prove downward trend. It is best to toe the line of front in helping you to make contacts. Play something special, so read the signs! Finan- a big relief! Someone may just not be pre- seniors at work to avoid meaningless con- cards close to your chest in a legal matter. cial strength will help you turn your ideas pared to return a loan. Getting full support frontation over petty issues. Someone you A promising turn of events will warm the into action. Some of you will finally be able of someone close is possible on the social had lent money to may start avoiding you. cockles of your heart! to buy a vehicle or an expensive appliance. front. Love blooms and promises to take Someone’s academic future may keep you Lucky No.: 7/Lucky Colour: Peach Health remains excellent. you down the romantic path. mentally stressed. You may get invited to a Lucky No.: 1/Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky No.: 3 social event. VIRGO Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky No.: 18/Lucky Colour: Red (August 24-September 23) SAGITTARIUS Enjoying someone’s company is foreseen (November 23-December 21) PISCES GEMINI in this week. Seek clarification on a finan- You will need to take some financial de- (February 20-March 20) (May 21-June 21) cial matter, before you take the next step. cisions, which prove right. Look smart, as Keep all the things in perspective, if you Focus on health is important at this junc- Good performance on the academic front someone will be out to please you at work! want to do it right the first time. At times ture, if you don’t want to get laid up in bed. is likely to open many doors. Something Your compassionate nature is likely to it is better to grin and bear it, instead of Professionally, you may find yourself on started with much fanfare may lose steam earn you a lot of goodwill at work. A dis- becoming argumentative. Your ideas may the top of the world. As your professional halfway. Chance of spending time together pute regarding property needs to be cleared have few takers on the professional front, skills improve, your clientele is likely to with partner may not materialise. Verdict fast, before it becomes a festering wound. but don’t get disheartened as your week increase. Chances of meeting your future about some immovable property is likely to Changes effected on the domestic front will will dawn soon! Do something before your mate on a journey cannot be ruled out for be in your favour. Health of someone close keep you in a buoyant mood. A side busi- romance begins to lose its fizz. Go into the the singles. This is an excellent time to in- feeling under the weather improves. Finan- ness may become a cash cow. Commuting details of whatever you do on the academic vest in gold or some other secure options. cial front remains stable. to workplace becomes easy. front to keep mistakes out. You will do well to steer clear of gossip. Lucky No.: 4 Lucky No.: 9 Lucky No.: 1 Lucky No.: 7/Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Colour: Dark Slate Grey Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Colour: Light Yellow

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Whitley, UK: The Jaguar I- dates simultaneously. PACE – the world’s first premium Stephen Boulter, Vehicle Engi- all-electric performance SUV – neering Manager, Jaguar I-PACE, now offers a new fast, intuitive said: “The Pivi Pro infotainment infotainment system and quicker system makes it easy to use pub- charging capability, making own- lic charging networks. 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This intricately detailed spine est appearance was part of the persona and heightens its sense of storage compartments for per- cowl lids allow for a harmonious harmoniously ran down the cen- marque’s 2019 Pebble Beach dynamic intent. sonal effects, while the cover it- flow of colour between motor car tre of the car, through the centre Collection where it was incorpo- The Aero Cowling, which can self is made of carbon fibre and and tonneau. console and onto the dashboard. rated into a Dawn Black Badge be fitted and removed at a client’s aluminium. This choice of mate- Originally presented at the Since its launch, Aero Cowl- finished in striking Coral. This discretion, encloses the rear seats rials makes Aero Cowling incred- 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the ing has enhanced many Bespoke new pastel colour carried over to beneath a beautifully hand-made ibly light yet strong. The lids of first Dawn Aero Cowling was commissions. One of the first was the Aero Cowling itself, creating cover, with two cowls rising from the cowls are swathed in finest matched perfectly with the Cas- the Bayside Dawn Aero Cowling, an appearance reminiscent of the the leading edge of the tonneau Rolls-Royce leather, perfectly siopeia Silver and Casden Tan commissioned by a customer in Speedster two-seater body style area, to a point just behind each matching the interior of the car as colour scheme of the motor car Yokohama, Japan, to pay trib- so closely associated with the front seat headrest. The form of commissioned by the owner. it adorned. The central spine was ute to his seafaring home city. USA’s western seaboard. AWS Hailed For Leading Automotive Cloud Market SANTA CLARA, Calif.: dedicated account managers, competitors. AWS offers broad its clients and then co-locating, AWS specializes in product inno- Based on its recent analysis of solution architects, and a part- capabilities, including artificial co-developing, and co-invest- vation, connected mobility, digi- global automotive cloud ser- ner community that can deliver intelligence and machine learning with them through a highly tal customer engagement, manu- vices platforms for the mobility round-the-clock services at scale. ing, Internet of Things (IoT), distinct engagement model,” facturing, and supply chains. industry, Frost & Sullivan rec- AWS offers over 175 fully fea- purpose-built databases, and data said Niranjan Manohar, Research “In 2019, AWS collaborated ognizes Amazon Web Services, tured services from the world’s analytics. These capabilities re- Director at Frost & Sullivan. with Volkswagen to power Volk- Inc. (AWS) with the 2020 Global most comprehensive and broadly inforce high performance, tight AWS supports the entire auto- swagen’s Industrial Cloud. Ford Company of the Year Award. adopted cloud platfrom from 76 security, continuous innovation, motive value chain, including au- Motor Company and Autonomic AWS has cemented its lead- Availability Zones (AZs) within and the largest customer and part- to-tech start-ups, Tier I suppliers, both began a multi-year agree- ership in cloud by delivering in- 24 geographic regions. The com- ner community in the world. mobility service providers, fleet ment with AWS. Its expanding novative solutions to automotive pany boasts a more extensive “AWS stands out with its in- providers, and OEMs. Its partner- list of clients includes industry companies for unique connected, set of CASE-related cloud ser- dustry-best scalability, elastic- centric strategy supports several powerhouses like BMW Group, autonomous, shared, and electric vices, such as AWS IoT, AWS ity, innovation, cost savings, and purpose-built, connected car, Kia, Honda, Mazda, Uber, Elek- (CASE) use cases. It also offers Outposts, and AWS Wavelength, global reach. More importantly, it and autonomous third-party plat- trobit, Cox Automotive, and Ed- unparalleled support through than what is available from other creates clear value by focusing on forms. Besides CASE offerings, munds,” noted Manohar. - CNW B-4 | Friday, August 14, 2020 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com 2020 Subaru Legacy Named To Wards Ten Best User Experiences List MISSISSAUGA: Subaru Can- ada, Inc. has announced that the 2020 Legacy has been chosen for the 2020 Wards 10 Best User Experiences list for intuitive and effective interior features including connectivity, infotainment, controls, and driver-assist technology. The 2020 Legacy is the fourth consecutive Wards 10 Best UX winner for Subaru, following last year’s award-winning Outback, Ascent in 2018, and Impreza in 2017. WardsAuto, a leading provider of automotive reporting and in- sights, evaluated 18 vehicles for the 5th annual competition. The vehicles were tested and rated by The 2020 Subaru Legacy - in list of Best User Experience editors on their ability to enhance an individual’s lifestyle and make the vehicle within the travel lane technology easy to use. while in stop-and-go traffic as Front and centre inside the well as at highway speeds. Legacy is an all-new tablet-style Available segment-exclusive 11.6-inch high-resolution touch- DriverFocus Distraction Miti- screen, the largest, most ad- gation System uses a dedicated vanced system ever in a Subaru. near-infrared camera and facial Equipped on all trims except recognition technology to iden- the Convenience, the 11.6-inch tify signs of driver fatigue or dis- integrated centre information traction and provides audio and display offers on-screen controls visual warnings to alert the driver for audio, climate control and and passengers. vehicle settings, as well as smart- Additional available driver- phone integration for Apple Car- assist technologies include LED Play® and Android™ Auto. Like Steering Responsive Headlights, with a smartphone, app icons on Reverse Automatic Braking, the touchscreen can be moved Blind-Spot Detection with Lane and configured based on personal Change Assist and Rear Cross- preference. Traffic Alert, and EyeSight Assist Monitor with heads-up display. The Limited trims and above The 2020 Subaru Legacy - wonderful interior features. add the 11.6-inch multimedia The midsize sedan starts with voice-activated GPS navi- with award-winning Subaru Eye- cameras mounted above the rear- now includes Advanced Adaptive at $26,395 and is available in gation. With safety as a top pri- Sight® Driver Assist Technology. view mirror to detect and react to Cruise Control with Lane Cen- Convenience, Touring, Limited, ority, the all-new seventh-gen- Acting as a second pair of eyes obstacles in the vehicle’s path. tring Assist. The Lane Centring Premier, Limited GT and Premier eration sedan comes standard for the driver, EyeSight uses two The EyeSight suite of features Assist function helps to centre GT models. Quantron Implements Hydrogen Drive in Transporter Trade AUGSBURG, Germany: Quantron On the basis of the IVECO Daily, AG uses the technology of AE Driven Quantron will have vehicles e.g. with Solutions GmbH (AEDS) to implement 4.2 tons and 100 kW output as well as hydrogen drive solutions for vans from 7.2 tons and 147 kW output in its prod- 3.49 tonnes upwards – initially for plat- uct range, which have ranges of 300 km form and box body vehicles based on to 500 km depending on the tank size the IVECO Daily, such as the Quantron selected. Q-LIH2. Cooperation with AE Driven The company is working on expand- Solutions GmbH (AEDS) ing its product range for vans with fuel AEDS specializes in sustainable mo- cells in order to be able to offer hydro- bility and logistics concepts based on gen vehicles with different bodies and hydrogen as an energy carrier and has other models from other manufacturers decades of experience and know-how in in the future. this field. Hydrogen-powered vehicles and elec- Mrs. Stefanie Peters (via NEU- tric vehicles complement each other to MAN & ESSER GROUP shareholder create a wide range of e-mobility solu- of AEDS) as well as Prof. Dr. Achim tions for short and long distances and to Kampker (shareholder of AEDS) sub- provide a variety of options for reducing stantiate among others this statement of companies’ CO2 foodprint. Through the competence. combination of both technologies, alter- Mrs. Peters was also appointed to the natively powered vehicles with a range hydrogen council of the federal govern- of up to 400 km and a payload of up to ment which adopted its national hydro- 1,200 kg can be realized. gen strategy. - CNW www.WeeklyVoice.com Friday, August 14, 2020 | B-5 Voice Real EstaTe Home Sales And New Listings Show Strong Jump Across The GTA Trebb Records 29.5 Per Cent Increase Over July 2019 & A New Record For The Month Of July TORONTO: Greater Toronto search should go no further. Area REALTORS® reported TRREB is encouraged that 11,081 sales through TRREB’s Minister Ahmed Hussen, who MLS® System in July 2020 – a is responsible for the CMHC, 29.5 per cent increase over July has publicly indicated that this 2019 and a new record for the proposal is not under consider- month of July, it was announced ation by the federal government. by Toronto Regional Real Estate TRREB is opposed to taxation Board President Lisa Patel. of the equity on principal resi- On a preliminary seasonally dences because it discourages adjusted basis, sales were up home ownership and ignores the by 49.5 per cent compared to important role that home owner- June 2020. Year-over-year sales ship plays in stability, security, growth was driven by low-rise and wealth creation for individu- home types, particularly in the als and families. regions surrounding the City of Long-Term Solutions Toronto. However, condominium “The long-term solution to apartment sales were also up on housing affordability in Canada, an annual basis, including in To- for both ownership and rental, is ronto. to ensure that there are adequate Market Conditions and appropriate types and tenures Total new listings were also of housing available in the mar- up strongly on a year-over-year ket. This should be the focus of basis by 24.7 per cent, but this covery takes firmer hold, includ- bly within the City of Toronto. explain why annual growth in all levels of government and re- annual growth rate was less than ing the Stage 3 re-opening. In Despite more balanced market the overall average selling price lated agencies rather than discus- that of sales, which means market addition, fewer people are travel- conditions in the condominium was stronger than growth for the sions on capital gains taxes on conditions tightened on average ling, which has likely translated apartment market segment, year- MLS®” he said. many Canadians’ largest invest- compared to July 2019. In addi- into more transactions and list- over-year price growth remained In recent weeks, it was report- ment and a cornerstone of retire- tion, active listings at the end of ings,” said Ms. Patel. in the high single digits. ed that the Canada Mortgage and ment planning. TRREB would be July were down by 16.3 per cent. The July 2020 MLS® Home Jason Mercer, TRREB’s Chief Housing Corporation (CMHC) happy to work with any level of “Sales activity was extremely Price Index (HPI) Composite Market Analyst, said: “Competi- contributed funding towards a government or related agency on strong for the first full month of Benchmark was up by 10 per cent tion between buyers continued to project that includes research on researching and implementing summer. Normally we would see compared to July 2019. The over- increase in many segments of the the idea of a capital gains tax solutions to the persistent hous- sales dip in July relative to June as all average selling price was up GTA ownership housing market on the sale of a home owner’s ing supply shortage in the GTA more households take vacation, by 16.9 per cent year-over-year in July, which fueled a further ac- principal residence. CMHC has and country-wide,” said TRREB especially with children out of to $943,710. On a preliminary celeration in year-over-year price publicly indicated that a home CEO John DiMichele. school. This year, however, was seasonally adjusted basis, the av- growth in July compared to June. equity tax is not the focus of the TRREB’s policy recommenda- different with pent-up demand erage selling price was up by 5.5 “On top of this, we also ex- upcoming research. It has been tions related to economic recov- from the COVID-19-related lull per cent compared to June 2020. perienced stronger sales growth TRREB’s long standing position ery and housing supply are out- in April and May being satisfied Price growth was strongest in the more-expensive detached that such a tax should not be con- lined in a detailed policy brief that in the summer, as economic re- for low-rise home types, nota- market segment, which helps sidered and discussion of any re- Continued on page 6 FOR FREE MARKET EVALUATION For Quick Online Evaluation Visit www.GetHomeValue.co Realty Specialists Inc. 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SOLD B-6 | Friday, August 14, 2020 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com GTA Home Sales, Listings Up Second Quarter Condo Sales Show Slump Says TREBB TORONTO: Toronto Regional Despite market conditions be- Real Estate Board President Lisa coming more balanced in Q2 Patel announced that second 2020, the average selling price quarter 2020 condominium apart- for condo apartments was up 5.1 ment sales amounted to 3,459 – per cent compared to Q2 2019 to down 50.8 per cent compared to $619,707. 7,024 sales in Q2 2019. “It will be important to watch The number of new condomin- the relationship between condo- ium apartment listings amounted minium apartment sales and new to 8,717 in Q2 2020 – down 21.6 listings as we move through the per cent compared to 11,114 new second half of 2020. If economic listings entered in Q2 2019. recovery is sustained, the demand “The condominium market ex- for condos will improve. perienced a dip in sales and new “However, the prospect of listings in the second quarter of stricter regulations on short-term Continued from page 5 improving housing affordability, refers to the 35 per cent of the 2020, as many buyers moved to rentals and softer rental market was recently submitted to local, TRREB’s key recommendation City designated as “neighbour- the sidelines as a result of public conditions could fuel increased provincial, and federal govern- is for all governments to expedite hoods”, of which 70 per cent only health measures taken to combat listings of investor-held units. ments, with a key message to use the creation of “missing middle” allow detached housing. TRREB COVID-19 and the resulting eco- If we see more balanced market caution in implementing demand- housing. In this regard, TRREB also supports the Province of On- nomic downturn. With the overall conditions, condo price growth side real estate market stimulus applauds Toronto City Council’s tario’s recently announced ini- housing market trending toward could be more moderate com- which could contribute to hous- recent approval of a plan to create tiatives around transit oriented recovery in June, condo apart- pared to low-rise home types,” ing price inflation. With regard to more missing middle housing in mixed use communities and re- ment sales will likely improve in said Jason Mercer, TRREB’s housing supply, which is key to the City’s “Yellow Belt”, which latedinfrastructure. the third quarter,” said Ms. Patel. Chief Market Analyst. ‘Property Swap’ Likely To Help Indian Home Buyers New Delhi: As the real for a long time. ing their properties. Investors ties from reputed builders.” tions. While, on one hand, COV- estate sector goes through twin Recently realty consulting Clinic will help in restructuring He added that developers will ID-19 has impacted the real estate issues of subdued demand and company, Investors Clinic an- investments either within the get a chance to sell off the unsold sector like any other sector, it has stuck projects amid the pan- nounced the launch of the ‘Prop- same developer or by shifting to inventories which might be ready also pushed industry leaders to demic, market experts say ‘property Swap’ model in a bid to help another developer. to move in properties, but have think of innovative solutions.” erty swap’ may be a major tool buyers stuck with projects both Ashish Bhutani, CEO of Bhu- not been sold due to the current He was of the view that the in helping both distressed home in housing as well as commercial tani Group says: “Property swap market scenario. Customers both model would help the real estate buyers and increasing sales. real estate properties. is the most benefiting model in in residential as well as commer- investors realise the potential of Developers and consultancy The company has partnered these testing times for the real cial properties tend to gain from their existing investments which companies have of late came up with developers and it says that estate industry. It’s devised on a this novel scheme. are at a “dead end” right now. with this feature in a bid to help the strategic tie up will enable win-win basis model where buy- Founder of Investors Clinic, The company expects to com- out home buyers who are waiting customers to reach out to devel- ers are benefited the most and can Honey Katiyal said: “As they say, plete 5,000 transactions and ex- for their home to be completed opers for upgrading or exchang- pick and switch between proper- crisis is the mother of all inven- ecution in the next three months. 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So taking the lockdown as an opportunity to work on them, Karan- Bollywood actress and former vir shot “Bhanwar” along with a beauty queen Urvashi Rautela team of four. goes desi in order to make a scorching statement, in her new Instagram post. In her new picture on the social media app, Urvashi sports a sparkling purple saree paired with a blouse that accentuates her oomph. She completes her “Somewhere I became very look with diamond danglers and complacent as an actor, but direc- her hair done in a ponytail. tion taught me to be a lot more prepared. Directing a project has “Crispy saree vibes tbh,” she a lot of small and big aspects to wrote as the caption. 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Los Angeles: Priyanka Chopra and her singer husband Nick Jonas have adopted a new When Kaushik arrived in Mumbai... dog, and are already in love with MumbaI: Veteran actor-filmmaker Satish him. The couple introduced their Kaushik still remembers the day he came to the city new family member through In- to earn a name for himself. stagram. The 38-year-old actress Taking to Instagram, Kaushik went down memo- and the musician, 27, both shared ry lane and recalled his first morning in the city of that they adopted a dog, who they dreams 41 years ago. have named Panda. “I came to Mumbai to become an actor on 9th The “Quantico” star introduced Aug 1979 by Paschim Express. 10th Aug was first the puppy by sharing a set of morning in Mumbai.Mumbai gave work, friends, photographs of the couple with those eyes... and the ears!!!.” wife, kids, home, love, warmth, struggle, success, Panda. “Our new family portrait! Panda, adopted from nonprofit failures and courage to live happily,” he wrote. Welcome to the family, Panda,” dog rescue Hollywood Huskies, Along with it, Kaushik shared a throwback image Priyanka wrote adding, “We can’t joins their pups Gino and Diana. of him standing next to the train, the moment he ar- fulfilling journey . . thanks,” Kaushik added. be sure but he seems to be a Hus- Panda also has his very own of- rived in Mumbai. “Good Morning Mumbai and all Kaushik is best known for his roles in “Saajan ky Australian Shepard mix.... and ficial Instagram account. who gave me more than I dreamt in this 41 years of Chale Sasural”, “Pardesi Babu” and “Mr. India” A Virtual Film Festival Curated By Children, For Children New Delhi: A virtual film children are going through, due to “Patang”, “Control”, “Hope” and Film Festival for Children and festival curated by children and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “Family”. Youth (SIFFCY) and Picture for children aims to encourage For the fest, children were told The mix of handpicked films Paathshala. the young generation to show- to make films under three - cat by children on various topics “The fest will showcase inspir- case their talent through creative egories -- Animation, Drama and aim to be relevant to young au- ing films made only by children. storytelling. The free online film Documentary with an objective diences, and the festival will also Various capacity-building online festival will be held on Facebook to showcase expression free of feature pep talks and filmmak- workshops are also part of it,” from August 14 to 16. any biases. There are 30 ilms, and ing workshops. The festival is a said Santanu Mishra, co-found- The organisers wish to break some of the titles are “Popcorn result of collaboration between er and executive trustee, Smile the monotony of lockdown that Girl”, “Hook”, “Beti”, “Rang”, Smile Foundation’s International Foundation. www.WeeklyVoice.com bollywood Friday, August 14, 2020 | B-11 Leone Family Has Outing At Fire Station Bipasha Basu: Mumbai: Actress Sunny Leone, Thrillers Make A along with her husband Daniel Weber took their three kids -- Nisha, Noah and Asher -- to a fire station to teach them Perfect Canvas about fire safety. Sunny took to her Instagram stories For An Actor and shared a string of videos and pictures of the family’s fire station trip. Mumbai: Actress Bipasha In one clip, the children hold a hose Basu loves to do thriller projects pipe. In another, they are seen talking to as they give her a chance to emote a fireman. Sunny wrote on the image: so much, ranging from drama, ac- “He made my children’s day.” tion, romance to fear. Later, Sunny posted a picture of her- “Thrillers make for a perfect self along with Daniel and the children canvas for an actor - there’s so posing in front of a fire truck. much to emote, be it drama, ac- “Can’t thank them enough for teach- tion, romance, fear and that’s ing the kids about fire safety and also what really pulls me towards this making them so happy. Some things in genre,” Bipasha said. life are priceless and this moment was one of them. Selfless community helpers showing kindness to our family! Thank you station 88!! @dirrty99,” she wrote ‘Rocket Gang’ Is A Wishes Pour In For New Couple Horror Comedy Mumbai: Choreographer Rana Daggubati & Miheeka Bajaj Bosco Leslie Martis says his up- Mumbai: After actor Rana coming debut directorial film is Daggubati tied the knot with his a fun, crazy and emotional entertainer. He is also excited as parts ladylove Miheeka Bajaj, sev- of the dance horror comedy will eral celebrities from Indian film be shot in real-time virtual reality. industry took to social media to “It’s an emotional day for me as congratulate the couple. Sharing a picture of the new- I step into my responsibility as a “I also believe that this genre lyweds from their pre-wedding filmmaker. is enjoyed by audiences because functions, Mahesh Babu tweeted: “A genre-defining film, ‘Rocket it makes you feel like you’re a Gang’ is a fun, crazy and emo- “Congratulations on your wed- part of the process, trying to solve tional entertainer that audiences ding @RanaDaggubati and Mi- the mystery in your head. While I can watch as a family. I’m super heeka! Wishing you both a life- enjoy other genres as well, thrill- excited and pumped to use this time of love and happiness.” ers have always been special for amazing, game-changing real- Mahesh Babu’s wife Namrata me and ‘Dangerous’ even more time VR technology to shoot, we Shirodkar too showered Rana and so - I love the fact that I could will also be creating a 3-dimen- Miheeka with loads of love. act with Karan (husband Karan sional virtual set to make it as “My dear @ranadaggubati, “Watching the end of an iconic perstar Akshay Kumar tweeted: Singh Grover) again and collabo- realistic as possible,” said Martis. you’re officially married! -Wel bachelor @RanaDaggubati. Con- “Perfect way to get permanently rate with Vikram (Vikram Bhatt), “A spectacle film needs spec- come to the club. Sending you gratulations babai. Ee technology locked-down :) Congratulations Bhushan (Bhushan Patel) and tacular virtual production,” he love, blessings and loads of hap- ento,” Nani quipped. @RanaDaggubati , wishing you Mika (Mika Singh) on this proj- added. “Rocket Gang” will star piness !! Congratulations to you The wedding ceremony was or- both a lifetime of happiness.” ect,” she added. actors Aditya Seal and Nikita and @miheeka,” Namrata wrote ganised at the Ramanaidu Studios Samantha even shared a glimpse Bipasha is reuniting with Karan Dutta, among others. The film on Instagram. in Hyderabad on Saturday night. of the wedding day. She posted a Singh for thriller titled “Danger- will also feature selected danc- Actor Nani wished the couple Allu Arjun, Samantha Akki- photograph of the couple along ous”, co-starring Suyyash Rai, ers who participated in the reality in a humorous way.He posted a neni, Naga Chaitanya and Ram with their family, on her Insta- Natasha Suri, Sonali Raut, and show “Dance India Dance”. The photo of himself watching the Charan among several others gram account. “The most ador- Nitin Arora. The project is writ- Zee Studios production is slated live streaming of Rana’s wedding were spotted at the wedding. able Miheeka...Welcome to the ten by Vikram and directed by to release in summer 2021. through Virtual Reality (VR). Congratulating the couple, su- family,” Samantha wrote. Bhushan.

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The Board, ing late night after 10 pm! screened in cinemas, can now by- which was the pawn of the rul- Then came private satellite TV pass the Board and can be shown ing regimes and which made or channels, which spelt big bucks through online streaming not re- marred a film’s prospects at the for films. Film producers devised quiring a censor clearance. box office. a way to circumvent the ‘A’ cer- The last amendment the Gov- The Cinematograph Act 1957, tificate block on these television ernment made to the Cinema- has rules laid down for what channels. Once the theatrical run tography Act was a year back, in it describes as public viewing. for a film was over and it came to 2019. It dealt only with piracy, Films were meant for public ex- selling television rights, the pro- and the kind of penalties and hibition and, hence, needed to be ducer of a film would apply with punishment it would entail. The Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay monitored. Things started chang- a film’s revised version, doing amendment came some 35 years ing when television entered the With India hosting the 1982 The producers tried their best away with all the footage that had too late. A lot many films are scene. The CBFC had no control Asian Games, colour television to appoint agencies to check on earned the film an ‘A’ certificate. available on certain digital plat- here as this was considered home made its foray. This was fol- cable operators, which only led That way, a maker would get the forms that are not acquired right- entertainment and not public. lowed by video players. That not to corruption as these agencies best of both the worlds. fully. Isn’t that piracy? Even when the television made only gave birth to piracy, but also started collecting ‘hafta’ from So, how relevant it the Cen- All the porn that one may want its entry into India, because the brought in its wake cable broad- cable operators. Exhibition being sor Board today when millions to watch is available on the net. medium was state-owned, it had cast in the form of home video. a state subject, governments were of minutes of content is streamed So, is watching pornography to follow the norms. Govern- This business was grossly ille- also losing out on a lot of revenue on digital media? CBFC was an in the privacy of your home a ment-controlled television was gal and there was no control on in the form of entertainment tax. ill-conceived brainchild of the crime? The Apex Court thinks it in the analogue signal initially. It the activity. All the films shown Cable operators were not stream- British, who did not care what the is not. So, what good is censor- telecast films based programmes on cable were pirated, without lined and did not pay taxes of any Indians watched as long as it was ship of films in today’s times, like “Chhayageet”, but its main acquiring rights. It became so kind. However, no government not anti-Raj. especially since no filmmaker is attraction was the Sunday eve- blatant, that the pirated films pre- was concerned. The CBFC has no jurisdiction yet seen going overboard even in ning telecast of a feature film. It miered simultaneously on cable Coming back to the Censor over digital platform. It is in a films shown on streaming - plat was still a black and white era. along with its cinema release. Board, it lost the plot when films peculiar situation of being hard forms! Juhi Chawla Amused By Vicky Kaushal Turns Superman Mumbai: Bollywood heart- The Fun Stuff Fans Send throb Vicky Kaushal has turned Superman in his latest social media picture. Vicky’s new Instagram picture has him jumping into bed. The picture has been captured in a way that the actor seems to be flying in the air. “Ki karaa, petrol khatam hi nahi hunda! #3am (what to do, the petrol doesn’t end #3am),” he captioned the funny picture. Vicky had recently shared that he is keen to be lean, and the as- piration came to him early one morning at around 2.45am. He took to Instagram and posted a monochrome picture of himself standing in front of the mirror, shirtless. In the picture, he sports last seen in Bhanu Pratap Singh’s Shoojit Sircar’s “Sardar Udham a baseball cap and is in his shorts. “Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Singh”, where he plays the titular On the work front, Vicky was Ship”. He will next be seen in revolutionary. Fear Is Big Roadblock For Vaani New Delhi: Actress Vaani Kapoor says she is Mumbai: Actress Juhi Chaw- Earlier, she had taken to Twit- working at busting fear. la sure knows how to amuse her- ter, where she shared a photo- “I am working very hard on myself to not live self. She took to Instagram to graph of three cartons of vegeta- in fear, and that (fear) is one thing that everybody share a meme from her 2019 film bles packed in plastic. needs to disown,” Vaani told IANS. “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa “And this is how my veggies She calls fear a roadblock. “Fear is our biggest Laga”, and wrote: “If matchmak- come home delivered ... drowned enemy and it’s the biggest roadblock for all of us. ing was my way. I get amused in plastic ..!!!!!... So, I think that’s one thing we should all just dis- by the fun stuff my team or fans “The ‘ Educated ‘ people creat- own,” she added. send across. I’ve been enjoying ing the biggest mess on the planet On the work front, Vaani has a great lineup memes now.” ..!!! Don’t know whether to laugh coming up. She will be seen opposite Ranbir Ka- Apart from having a hearty or cry!” Juhi had captioned the poor in “Shamshera” and Akshay Kumar in “Bell laugh, she has been urging peo- image. Bottom”. ple to avoid plastic and save the During the lockdown, she has She also recently signed Abhishek Kapoor’s planet. also been helping farmers untitled next film opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. Aamir’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ Postponed To X’mas 2021 Mumbai: Aamir Khan fans will have to wait for yet another year to pass before they can catch their superstar on the screen. Aamir’s next release, “Laal Singh Chaddha”, was set for a Christmas 2020 release, but the film will now arrive on Christ- mas 2021, owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “NEW RELEASE DATE... #LaalSing- hChaddha - starring #AamirKhan and #Ka- reenaKapoorKhan - will now release on #Christ- mas2021... Costars #Mo- naSingh... Directed by Advait Chandan... Pro- duced by #AamirKhan, been shot in Chandigarh and Kolkata #KiranRao and #Viacom18Studios,” before the nationwide lockdown was im- tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh. posed. Aamir has a long standing association Aamir is currently in Turkey to do recce with Christmas. Some of his biggest hits for shooting locales. such as “3 Idiots”, “PK”, “Dhoom 3” And The makers had earlier dropped the first “Dangal” have all released on the festive look of Aamir as a Sikh man. occasion. “Laal Singh Chaddha” also features Ka- “Laal Singh Chaddha” is based on the reena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh. It is 1994 Tom Hanks blockbuster “Forrest adapted by Atul Kulkarni and directed by Gump”. Portions of the film has already Advait Chandan. www.WeeklyVoice.com zaika Friday, August 14, 2020 | B-13 Avocado Wedges - A Fast & Easy Vegan Recipe

Gin - A Versatile Drink

Avocado Wedges. Pic: NewsCanada (NC) If your kids aren’t big • ½ tsp (5 g) Mexican chi- parts and remove the skins (if you fans of avocados yet, worry not. potle spice prefer thinner fries, go for it, but Sometimes it just takes the right • ¼ cup (60 mL) vegan they become more delicate and presentation to show them how mayo easier to break). good healthy food can be. Even • 1 tsp (5 mL) Mexican 4. For each avocado the pickiest eaters will love these hot sauce wedge, coat in cornstarch, dip bite-sized fries and won’t even • Salt to taste fully in dairy-free milk, then notice they’re packed with valu- Directions: quickly coat it with as much pan- able nutrients. 1. For the avocado fries, ko as possible. When finished, Gin, Jam & Biscuit. Pic: IANSlife) Prep time: 15 minutes preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) place wedges on baking sheet From classic martinis to fruity Cook time: 20 minutes and line a baking sheet with and sprinkle with salt and chipo- mixes, the brilliant bottle of gin Serves: 9 parchment paper. tle spice. can be versatile. Here’s how you Ingredients: 2. Prepare three bowls for 5. Bake for 20 minutes, can make some interesting gin • 3 semi-firm avocados your breading startion: one filled then flip fries gently using tongs. fares with Tranquery London Dry from Mexico with cornstarch, the second with Bake for another 20 minutes or Gin from the house of Diageo and • ½ cup (64 g) cornstarch dairy-free milk and the third with until golden and super crunchy. some easily available ingredients. • ¾ cup (177 mL) dairy- panko breadcrumbs. 6. For the dip, combine free milk (such as almond milk) 3. Cut each avocado in mayo, hot sauce and salt in a Tanq & Tea • 1 cup (128 g) panko half lengthwise and remove the bowl and mix well. 60 ml Tanqueray London Dry breading pit. Cut each half into three equal Recipe credit: Erin Ireland Gin 120 ml Lemon honey tea (Brew 1 tea sachet in 150 ml of water Dry Fruit Lassi Chuski - Rustic Delight and chill) This delightful dessert or a 15 ml Lime juice summer drink is a rustic prepara- 15 ml Honey water (2:1 honey tion from the Indian farming state to warm water) of Punjab. It is very easy to make Method- Stir all the ingredient and needs few ingredients. in a wine glass with ice Prep Time : 0-5 minutes Garnish- Lime Wheel and fresh Tanq & Tea. Pic: IANSlife) Cook time : 0-5 minutes mint Serve : 4 1 Lime, 2-3 TSP Sugar Or 20 Level Of Cooking : Moderate Gin- Jam & Biscuit ml Honey, Soda Taste : Sweet 60 ml Tanqueray London Dry Method- Fill the Shaker with Ingredients for Dry Fruit Lassi Gin Ice Cubes, add Tanqueray, sweet- Chuski Recipe 2tsp Berry Jam ener, squeeze lime, shake well, ◦ Yogurt 2 cups 20 ml Lime juice pour in a glass, top with soda ◦ Condensed milk 1/2 cup Top with Tonic Garnish- Lime Slice. Empty ◦ Cashewnuts chopped 2 table- Method- Build up all the ingre- 300 gms Jam or Honey Bottle. spoons dient in a tall glass, stir the ingre- Work really cool for this drink, ◦ Almonds chopped 2 table- dients well to mix in the jam, top fill in all the ingredients with ice, spoons with ice, top with tonic, stir close the lid shake, open the lid, ◦ Raisins 3 tablespoons Dry Fruit Lassi Chuski. Pic: IANS Garnish- Fresh mint you can start sipping right away, ◦ Ragi cookies 10-12 for gar- Put lots of ice, yogurt, con- Step 2 you can use jams, Rooh Afza, nish densed milk, cashewnuts, al- Pour into serving glasses, gar- Tanqueray Local Sherbets as alternative ◦ Ice cubes as required monds, raisins and ragi cookies nish with crumbled ragi cookies. Tom Collins sweeteners for some cool looking Method in a blender jar and blend till Serve chilled. 50ml Tanqueray Gin, drinks. Step 1 smooth. Recipe from Sanjeev Kapoor Tune in to Radio Voice 101.3 FM To know latest News, Views, Discussions, Trafﬁc Updates,Live Phone-ins and lots more!! Monday to Friday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM B-14 | Friday, August 14, 2020 www.WeeklyVoice.com

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