Budget 2021 Billed As Solid Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth

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Action Urged On Canada Food Supply Chain, page 6 Livestream Cherry Blossom Watch From Parks, page 10 Mississauga Asks All To Follow ‘Park Etiquette’, page 13 Budget 2021 Billed As Solid Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth & Resilience Focus On Business, Income Support, Early Learning Child Care System & Growing The Middle Class Ottawa: Deputy Prime bridge Canadians and Canadian Canada, with federal government Minister and Minister of Finance, businesses through the crisis support in every province and the Honourable Chrystia Free- and towards a robust recovery. territory. Budget 2021 invests in land, this week released Budget It proposes to extend business Canada’s bio-manufacturing and 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, and income support measures life sciences sector to rebuild Growth, and Resilience, the Gov- through to the fall and to make in- domestic vaccine manufacturing ernment’s plan to finish the fight vestments to create jobs and help capacity, and has a plan to put in against COVID-19 and ensure a businesses across the economy place national standards for long- robust economic recovery to take come roaring back. term care and mental health ser- all Canadians along. The COVID-19 recession is vices. Budget 2021 is billed as an the steepest and fastest economic It will support almost 500,000 historic investment to address contraction since the Great De- new training and work opportuni- the specific wounds of the CO- pression. It has disproportion- ties including 215,000 opportuni- VID-19 recession, put people ately affected low-wage workers, ties for youth; support businesses first, create jobs, grow the middle young people, women, and ra- in our most affected sectors such class, set businesses on a track cialized Canadians. For business- as tourism and arts and culture; for long-term growth, and en- es, it has been a two-speed reces- Minister Chrystia Freeland presents the 2021 Federal Budget. and accelerate investment in digi- sure that Canada’s future will be sion, with some finding ways to tal transformation of small and healthier, more equitable, green- prosper and grow, but many busi- The Government’s top priority during this third, aggressive wave medium-sized businesses. Bud- er, and more prosperous. nesses—especially small busi- remains protecting Canadians’ of the virus and its variants. Vac- get 2021 is a plan that puts the Budget 2021 is a plan to nesses—fighting to survive. health and safety, particularly cine rollout is underway across Continued on page 2 Ontario Pharmacies Canada Will Step Up Action Offering Vaccinations On Climate Change: Trudeau TORONTO: The Ontario gov- now enabling pharmacies to of- ernment, in collaboration with fer walk-in services. Ontarians Shoppers Drug Mart, will offer should contact pharmacies to in- 24/7 COVID-19 vaccinations for quire as to whether they are offer- those aged 40 and over at 20 phar- ing vaccines by appointment, on macy locations, with the majority a walk-in basis or both. located in hot spot communities. The province is continually ex- As early as tomorrow, April panding the pharmacy locations 21, 2021, 20 Shoppers Drug available to administer COV- Mart locations, including 16 in ID-19 vaccines. Last week more the hot-spot communities of To- than 700 pharmacies came on ronto, Peel and York Region, will board across the province, bring- begin offering the AstraZeneca/ ing the total to over 1,400 loca- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau US President Joe Biden Prime Minister Narendra Modi COVISHIELD vaccine 24/7 to tions. All eligible individuals can individuals aged 40 and over. find a local pharmacy location of- Washington: Prime Minis- Prime Minister Trudeau also energy target of 450 Gigawatts When the province begins to re- fering vaccines through Ontario. ter Justin Trudeau, has announced highlighted the importance of by 2030 shows our commitment. ceive more vaccine supply from ca/pharmacycovidvaccine. In ad- that Canada will enhance our working with other global leaders We have also encouraged global the federal government, it will dition, many primary care provid- emissions reduction target under to tackle climate change, create initiatives like International Solar expand 24/7 COVID-19 vaccina- ers are directly contacting eligible the Paris Agreement – known as a growth, and improve the well- Alliance, LeadIT, and the Coali- tions to additional hot spot areas. patients to book an appointment. Nationally Determined Contribu- being of all people. tion for Disaster Resilient Infra- Additionally, the province is Continued on page 4 tion (NDC) – by 40-45% below The Leaders Summit on Cli- structure. 2005 levels, by 2030. mate is underscoring the urgency Modi added: “I also want to Trudeau was speaking at the – and the economic benefits – of leave one thought with you. In- Virtual Leader’s Summit on Cli- stronger climate action. It will be dia’s per capita carbon footprint mate on Thursday April 22. a key milestone on the road to the is 60% lower than the global av- US President US Biden invited United Nations Climate Change erage.It is because our lifestyle is 40 world leaders to the Leaders Conference (COP26) this No- still rooted in sustainable tradi- Summit on Climate he is hosting vember in Glasgow. tional practices.” on April 22 and 23. The Lead- From New Delhi, Prime Min- In recent years, scientists have ers Summit was live streamed for ister Narendra Modi said: “Cli- underscored the need to limit public viewing. mate Change is a lived reality for planetary warming to 1.5 de- As a signatory to the Paris millions around the world.T heir grees Celsius in order to stave Agreement, Canada’s NDC re- lives and livelihoods are already off the worst impacts of climate Premier Doug Ford on Thursday expressed regret for the stringent flects its highest possible - ambi facing its adverse consequences. change. A key goal of both the actions he ordered o curb the spread of COVID-19. “I know we moved tion in light of its current national “We, in India, are doing our Leaders Summit and COP26 is too fast on the question of enforcement. We made a mistake,” he said. circumstances. In his address, part.Our ambitious renewable Continued on page 3 COVID-19 Cases Soar To Over 2 Million In India New Delhi: The Union Gov- As per the government data, ala (118,000). About 146 districts ported case positivity rate of less ernment on Wednesday said that states having more than 100,000 in the country have reported case than five per cent. there are more than 2.15 million active cases are Maharash- positivity rate of over 15 per cent, He said that in the age group active Covid cases in the country, tra (685,000), Uttar Pradesh 274 districts have reported case 10-20 years, about 8.07 per cent which is double the maximum (223,000), Karnataka (159,000), positivity rate between five to 15 cases were reported in the first number of active cases India had Chhattisgarh (126,000) and Ker- per cent and 308 districts have re- wave last year, while 8.50 per last year. cent cases were registered in the Union Health Secretary Rajesh same age group in the second Bhushan said: “Government of wave. India and States/Union Territories He claimed that adverse events are trying their best to come out following immunization (AEFI) of the pandemic. There are 2.15 incidents in India is very low and million active cases, which is about 0.04 per cent people tested Broker 13.82 per cent of total cases. Over positive for Covid after the sec- BROKER 85 per cent people (10.3 millon) ond dose of Covaxin, while 0.03 have been cured. More than 130 per cent tested positive for Co- million people have been vacci- vid after the second dose of Co- REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE nated in the country which also vishield. “Around 87 per cent of include 3 million doses adminis- health workers and 79 per cent of tered in the last 24 hours.” A young Indian getting vaccinated in New Delhi. Pic: IANS Continued on page 3 A-2 | Friday, April 23, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Budget Covers Minimum Wage, Childcare, Housing Bala Menon Continued from page 2 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS government on track to meet its Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) commitment to create 1 million Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu jobs by the end of the year. Harj Chaggar Budget 2021 makes a gen- Amitabh Saxena erational investment to build a Canada-wide early learning and Graphic Design child care system. This is a plan Tamarind Tree to drive economic growth, a plan to increase women’s participation Account MANAGERS in the workforce, and a plan to of- Manu Ramachandran fer each child in Canada the best Maha start in life. ONLINE MARKETING This plan will aim to reduce MANAGER fees for parents with children in Amitabh Saxena regulated child care by 50 per cent on average, by 2022, with LEGAL ADVISOR a goal of reaching $10 per day Dr. Keshav Agnihotri on average by 2026, everywhere dress systemic racism in our soci- budget is about finishing the fight giving Benefit. outside of Quebec. ety; lift over 100,000 people out against COVID-19. It’s about ◦ Enhancing Employment In- ACCOUNTS Budget 2021 will invest al- of poverty; and make an historic healing the wounds left by the surance sickness benefits from 15 Asha J Singhh most $30 billion over the next investment in Indigenous peoples COVID-19 recession. And it’s to 26 weeks. five years and provide permanent and reconciliation. about creating more jobs and ◦ Increasing Old Age Security photographer ongoing funding, working with Canada entered the pandemic prosperity for Canadians in the for seniors age 75 and older. Manohar Sagoo provincial and territorial, and in a strong fiscal position. This days—and decades—to come.” ◦ Supporting small and medi- Gross Circulation: 30,000 Indigenous partners to support allowed the government to take • Budget 2021 includes $101.4 um-sized businesses through sev- CCNA Verified Circulation: quality, not-for-profit child care, quick and decisive action, sup- billion over three years in pro- eral programs, such as: 29,997 and ensuring the needs of early porting people and businesses, posed investments as part of the ▪ A new Canada Digital Adop- Aug 14, 2015 childhood educators are at the and put it in the position to make growth plan. Key measures in- tion Program that will assist over heart of the system. historic investments in the recov- clude: 160,000 businesses with the GREEN RECOVERY ery. ◦ Establishing a Canada-wide cost of new technology. And it Budget 2021 is also a plan for a Recovery has been uneven to early learning and child care sys- will provide them with the ad- green recovery that fights climate date as Canada has now faced tem, in partnership with provin- vice they need to get the most change, helps more than 200,000 three waves of the virus. cial, territorial, and Indigenous of new technology with the help All advertising in The Weekly Canadians make their homes FISCAL SUPPORT partners, which will help all of 28,000 young Canadians who Voice is subject to the publisher’s greener, builds a net-zero econo- The greatest danger to our families access affordable, high- will be trained to work with them. approval and the advertiser my by investing in world-leading economy would have been not quality, and flexible child care ▪ Allowing Canadian small agrees to indemnify the publish- ers against claims arising from technologies that make industry doing enough; strong fiscal sup- no matter where they live, and businesses to fully expense up publication of any advertisement cleaner, helps Canada reach its port is necessary to prevent econo longer shoulder the burden of to $1.5 million in capital invest- submitted by the advertiser. goal of conserving 25 per cent nomic scarring and make sure high child care costs. The budget ments in a broad range of assets, of our lands and oceans by 2025, Canada’s recovery leaves no one proposes new investments total- including digital technology and COPYRIGHT NOTICE and creates good middle-class behind. Budget 2021 is a prudent ling almost $30 billion over the intellectual property. This repre- All copyright and other intellectual jobs in the green economy along plan that sets out a new fiscal an- next five years and $8.3 billion sents an additional $2.2 billion property rights in the contents here of the way. chor that is committed to reduc- ongoing to support this vision. investment in the growth of Can- are the property of The Weekly Voice Budget 2021 is an inclusive ing the federal debt as a share of ◦ Extending emergency sup- ada’s entrepreneurs over the next and not that of the customer. Contents plan that takes action to break the economy over the medium- ports to bridge Canadians and five years. of this publication are covered by down barriers to full economic term and unwinding COVID- Canadian businesses through to ◦ Revitalizing Canada’s tour- copyright and offenders will be pros- participation for all Canadians. 19-related deficits. recovery, including: ism sector through $1 billion to ecuted under the law. The budget will establish a This framework is prudent and ▪ Extending the Canada Emer- help tourism businesses recover The Weekly Voice $15 federal minimum wage; sup- sustainable, with the federal debt- gency Wage Subsidy, the Canada and support festivals and cultural 7015 Tranmere Dr, Unit # 16 port more than 35,000 afford- to-GDP ratio expected to fall to Emergency Rent Subsidy and events. Mississauga, ON L5S 1T7 able homes, especially for the 49.2 per cent by 2025-26 and Lockdown Support until Septem- ◦ Supporting women, Black Phone: (905) 795-0639 most vulnerable Canadians; take the deficit to reach 1.1 per cent ber 25, 2021. Canadians, and other underrep- Fax: (905) 795-9801 action to end gender-based vio- of GDP that same year, a lower ▪ Extending the number of resented entrepreneurs through www.weeklyvoice.com lence; ensure Canada has one of deficit ratio than was forecast— weeks available for important in- $300 million to enhance initia- Email: [email protected] the largest support packages for in December 2019—for 2019-20 come support for Canadians such tives like the Black Entrepreneur- youth in the world; support entre- and 2020-21. as the Canada Recovery Benefit ship Program and the Women En- Agreement # 40025701 preneurs from diverse groups; ad- Chrystia Freeland said: “This and the Canada Recovery Care- trepreneurship Strategy. Budget 2021: Ontario Wants Action On Health Fund, Border Controls TORONTO: Peter Bethlenfalvy, On- of Budget 2021. provinces can’t beat this third wave alone. tario’s Minister of Finance and President I am pleased to see that the federal bud- We need the federal government to do its of the Treasury Board, issued a statement get shares the same priorities our govern- part. We need more vaccines and tighter in response to the federal budget: ment identified in our 2021 Budget last border restrictions... “Over the past year, we have valued the month — protecting people’s health and We also need to protect essential work- level of partnership between Ontario and our economy. ers who need to keep working during this the federal government in order to support However, we are disappointed to see crisis. Ontario has been advocating for the people of Ontario during this unprec- there was no action announced in ... sev- improvements to the Canada Recovery edented time. eral key areas — including stricter border Sickness Benefit....workers need to know From the Safe Restart Agreement to measures to limit the introduction and that they have immediate access to this commercial rent assistance, our govern- spread of new, more contagious COVID program. ment’s advocacy for Ontario has delivered variants that are causing the third wave, We were also disappointed to yet again Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy real, meaningful support for people and vaccine supply and improvements to the see no movement on enhancing the Canada employers across our great province. ...I Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit. Health Transfer (CHT). While collabora- health spending. would like to take this opportunity to con- Ontario is doing what’s necessary to tion and new funding has helped to address Currently the Canada Health Transfer gratulate Minister Freeland on the release slow the spread of COVID-19. But the key challenges over the course of the pan- covers less than 22 per cent of Ontario’s demic, COVID-19 has also underscored health care spending and this share is ex- some long-standing challenges facing the pected to decline over the next decade, health system that require urgent action... while demand for services increases. On- ...It is unfortunate that the federal gov- tario needs a stronger federal partner to ernment would not take this opportunity to ensure we can improve wait times, reduce meet the urgent, unanimous request of all surgery backlogs and provide access to of Canada’s Premiers to significantly in- more beds and better treatments and come crease federal health care funding to cover out of the pandemic with a stronger, more at least 35 per cent of provincial-territorial resilient health care system.” Bill Introduced To Reduce Red Tape & Support Recovery TORONTO: Ontario is proposing new novative pilot programs - like consulting red tape and burden reduction measures on adding new vehicle types such as auto- intended to minimize existing barriers on mated farm vehicles, and removing certain businesses and support a long-term re- restrictions around modified automated covery plan. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associ- vehicles ate Minister of Small Business and Red • Modernizing Ontario by bringing Tape Reduction, has announced Ontario’s more processes and services online, in- Spring Red Tape Reduction Package and cluding developing new applications that introduced the Supporting Recovery and will allow online sticker renewal for heavy Competitiveness Act. commercial vehicle plates in mid-2022 Sarkaria said: “We’ve been focused on • Enhancing protections for workers ending complex and duplicative rules that by strengthening policies that keep them stifle the entrepreneurial spirit and make safe - like reviewing the working at heights it harder for our businesses to compete, training program to improve standards for grow and prosper - our proposed legisla- training content and delivery tion would help businesses rebound from • Supporting the not-for-profit sector this very difficult period.” and other corporations by allowing them The proposed legislative changes in the to continue to hold virtual meetings during act, along with other measures in the pack- the pandemic. age, include: “The pandemic has reinforced the need • Helping consumers save money on for government to modernize regulations electricity by making it easier for them to and reduce regulatory roadblocks,” said track their energy usage Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Devel- • Helping to ensure Ontario remains a opment, Job Creation and Trade. “This global leader in the connected and auto- package will benefit individuals, families mated vehicle industry by supporting in- and businesses.” www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, April 23, 2021 | A-3 New Plan To Fast Track Applications For Residency From Caregivers And Their Kin 6,000 To Get PR By December; ‘These Foreign Workers Have Contributed Immensely’ - Minister Ottawa: Immigration, Refugees and Worker pilots in 2020 will not need to re- Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is working apply. to overcome the pandemic-related road- • As of March 3, 2021, there were ap- blocks that have interfered with process- plications for about 12,000 caregivers and ing applications from caregivers and their their accompanying family members in the families by announcing a processing plan processing inventory. This includes appli- for 2021. cations to both the Home Child Care Pro- IRCC said in a statement: “Caregiv- vider and Home Support Worker pilots ers from abroad play an important role in • As of April 8, 2021, 2,367 applica- supporting Canadian families who are un- tions have been received for the Home able to find the care they need for a family Child Care Provider Pilot, representing member. The pandemic has caused great about 86% of the number of applications disruption to life in Canada, including to that can be accepted for 2021. For the application processing at IRCC offices. Home Support Worker Pilot, an estimated “We recognize that many caregivers 516 applications have been received, rep- working in Canada are waiting anxiously resenting about 19% of the number of ap- to be reunited with their loved ones, and Representative Image by truthseeker08 from Pixabay plications that can be accepted in 2021. they need their applications to be pro- • Nearly 2,900 caregivers and their fam- cessed for that to happen,” the statement givers, who take care of our families and gests these features are attractive to care- ily members became permanent residents added. As part of this plan, IRCC will: elders, are often separated from their own givers and the Canadian families who need in 2020. • finalize permanent residence applica- families, and the pandemic has signifi- in-home care for a family member. • Caregivers who are already in Canada tions for up to 6,000 caregivers who have cantly slowed down permanent residence • The new public policy will take effect can apply for permanent residence through completed their in-Canada work experi- application processing. We’re getting care- on May 3, 2021. Applicants to the Home the permanent residence pathway for es- ence and their immediate family members, giver immigration back on track.” Child Care Provider and Home Support sential workers. by December 31, 2021 “With reduced capacity and office clo- • make at least 1,500 first-stage deci- sures resulting in more employees working sions on applications for the Home Child remotely, in 2020 IRCC only entered as Care Provider and Home Support Worker many mailed-in applications as was possi- pilots by June 30, 2021 ble into our case management system. As a ◦ Prioritization of these decisions will result, a new public policy is being issued allow more caregiver work permits to be so that IRCC can process applications in issued for those who have valid job offers 2021 that were received in 2020.” • increase the digitization of caregiver The Home Child Care Provider and applications and ensure applicants receive Home Support Worker pilots were acknowledgement of receipt letters by launched in 2019. They feature a clear May 31, 2021 transition for caregivers from temporary Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Min- to permanent status, as well as occupation- ister of Immigration, Refugees and Citi- specific, rather than employer-specific, zenship, said: “The pandemic disrupted work permits. They also provide the op- HIGH RATIO ONLY* people’s lives in Canada and around the portunity for caregivers and their families world, and Canada’s immigration pro- to move to Canada as they gain work ex- 5 Yrs Fixed cesses were no exception. Immigrant care- perience. The response to these pilots sug- @1.60%* Canada Understands Climate 5 Yrs Variable @1.14%* Change Asserts Trudeau

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson UN chief António Guterres Continued from page 1 all.” Climate change knows no borders, so Tel: 289-521-6900 to catalyze efforts that keep that 1.5-de- every country must do its part to invest in gree goal within reach. a cleaner world. 1305 Matheson Blvd. E, Mississauga ON L4W 1R1 Prime Minister Trudeau’s announce- He added that going forward, Canada ment builds on the $53.6 billion that the will continue to work closely with the • [email protected] • www.mortgagediligent.com

government has invested since October United States and other countries to reach *Rates are subject to change without notice. • FSCO # 10252, OAC, E&O.E. Some conditions apply.* to establish Canada’s green recovery for our ambitious climate goals, including the COVID-19 pandemic, create jobs, through our Roadmap for a Renewed and secure a cleaner future for everyone. U.S.-Canada Partnership and the corre- Budget 2021, announced this week, also sponding High Level Ministerial Dialogue builds on that approach, including through on Climate Ambition. a new investment in Canada’s Net-Zero Also speaking at the session were Chi- Accelerator that will incentivize Canadian nese President Xi Jinping, Japanese Prime business and industry to develop net-zero Minister Yoshihide Suga, UK Prime Min- technologies, and build our clean industri- ister Boris Johnson and the UN Secretary- al advantage. will also highlight examples General António Guterres. of how enhanced climate ambition will Canada has become a global leader in create good paying jobs, advance inno- clean technology with 11 Canadian com- vative technologies, and help vulnerable panies appearing on the 2021 Global countries adapt to climate impacts. Cleantech 100 list of the most innovative “Canada understands that if you don’t and promising clean technologies from have a plan to tackle climate change, then around the world. you don’t have a plan to create jobs and The Leaders Summit on Climate is an economic growth. Canada is a commit- important opportunity for heads of state ted partner in the global fight against cli- and government to meet and discuss stron- mate change, and together we will build ger climate action in the lead up to COP26 a cleaner and more prosperous future for taking place this November in Glasgow. India On Vaccination Overdrive Continued from page 1 line Workers (FLWs) have taken the first front-line workers have received their first dose and 59,32,541 FLWs have been ad- dose of Covid-19 vaccines. People wait- ministered the second dose. 4,43,89,584 ing for second dose will be given priority,” persons aged between 45 years to 60 years Bhushan said. old have administered first dose and sec- Meanwhile, the total Covid vaccinations ond dose administered to 16,28,837 per- across the country have crossed the 130 sons between 45 years old to 60 years. million mark on Wednesday with more First dose of vaccine was also adminis- than 2.2 million doses administered till tered to 4,78,44,204 beneficiaries above evening. According to the Union Health 60 years and 57,45,863 people above 60 Ministry, the cumulative number of Covid years the administered second dose. vaccine doses administered in the coun- “Total 21,21,042 vaccine doses were try stands at 13,22,40,352 till 8 p.m. on given till 8 p.m. , the 96th day of nation- Wednesday, as per the provisional report. wide Covid vaccination. Out of which “These include 92,19,080 Healthcare 14,35,858 beneficiaries were vaccinated Workers (HCWs) who have taken the for first dose and 6,85,184 beneficiaries first dose and 58,51,361 HCWs who have received second dose of the vaccine,” as taken the second dose. 1,16,28,882 Front- per the provisional report. A-4 | Friday, April 23, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com North America To Shine Bright Green For International Year Of Plant Health Ottawa: Plant health is es- Francisco Ramírez y Ramírez, sential to both human and animal Mexico’s Plant Health General health, as well as our environ- Director, said: “It is important for ment and our economy. Canada Mexico’s society to be aware that is committed to preventing the plant health drives sustainable introduction and spread of plant agriculture, fosters economic pests through strong partnerships and commercial development, with neighbouring countries and and creates responsible practices the active participation of Cana- which help reduce pest spread dians. and encourage scientific innova- Canada, the United States and tion.” Mexico are lighting up iconic • Canada, the US and Mex- monuments and landmarks in the ico have been collaborating to colour green for the International promote the International Year of Year of Plant Health (IYPH). The Plant Health and to protect plant “Plant Health Knows No Bor- health across North America ders” illumination initiative by • Canadians can help protect the North American Plant Pro- our plants by: tection Organization (NAPPO) ◦ reporting any unusual plants is especially poignant in April, or insects to the CFIA online or Invasive Plant Pest and Disease on social media @InspectionCan Awareness Month. ◦ burning only local or heat- Plants make up 80 percent of Image by congerdesign from Pixabay treated firewood to reduce the the food we eat and produce 98 spread of the plant pests like the percent of the oxygen we breathe. Mexico City said: “Plant health knows no bor- tection and Quarantine, added: emerald ash borer that hide in Protecting plant health can help • Mexico Independence Mon- ders. Invasive insects and plant “These illuminations in Canada, firewood end hunger, reduce poverty, de- ument diseases easily cross international Mexico, and the United States ◦ engaging kids in becoming fend the environment and boost • Monument to Cuauhtémoc, borders. That’s why it’s important demonstrate a powerful solidarity plant health heroes through fun economic development! last Aztec Emperor to work together with our neigh- in plant protection that stretches and interactive youth activity The following North American • Mexican’s Revolution Mon- bours to protect our precious across North America. booklets landmarks will shine green for ument resources. As a leader in plant “This event will raise pub- ◦ being careful about where the IYPH: With a growing world popula- protection, Canada enthusiasti- lic awareness about the need to plants and seeds are sourced • The Canadian and American tion and increasing global trade, cally supports the International protect our vulnerable plant re- and, if buying online, choosing sides of Niagara Falls plant health is more important Year of Plant Health. I encourage sources against damaging inva- reputable domestic suppliers, or • Canadian Museum of Nature than ever for a steady food sup- all Canadians to be vigilant about sive pests. These pests can dev- importing them legally to avoid • The U.S. Department of ply, a healthy environment and a plant protection and help spread astate crops, throw ecosystems exotic pests and diseases Agriculture’s Jamie L. Whit- strong economy in Canada and the word through social media.” out of balance, and jeopardize the ◦ getting involved with ten headquarters building on the around the world. Dr. Osama El-Lissy, Deputy livelihoods of farmers and ranch- #PlantHealth and #IYPH on so- Washington National Mall Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minis- Administrator of the U.S. Depart- ers. We encourage people to visit cial media to raise awareness • Government Buildings in ter of Agriculture and Agri-Food, ment of Agriculture’s Plant Pro- HungryPests.coms.” about plant protection. Hot-Spot Areas To Get Province Acting Against Invasive More Vaccine Doses Species, Including Wild Pigs Continued from page 1 to Ontario’s vaccine rollout re- “Working with our pharmacy mains a stable and reliable sup- partners, we are ensuring com- ply of vaccines. For example, the munities who are most at risk upcoming shipment of Moderna are able to access COVID-19 that was due to be received on vaccines conveniently, close to April 19 is now delayed until the home and around the clock,” said end of April or the first week of Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier May. and Minister of Health. “Vac- In addition, this shipment is cines remain the best way to pro- being reduced from 448,400 to tect your health and the health of 235,700 doses. An additional those around you, and I encour- shipment of AstraZeneca/COV- age everyone to sign up when it’s ISHIELD vaccine, estimated to your turn.” be approximately 389,000 doses To help increase access to vac- was expected mid-April, and cines for those most affected by will now be delayed to the end the COVID-19 pandemic, phar- of May. The Ontario government macies in hot spot communities continues to explore all options to Feral pigs are becoming a problem in parts of Ontario. Image by Michal Renčo from Pixabay will receive additional doses of secure more vaccines and avoid a the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD severe impact on the province’s TORONTO: The Ontario establish several new safeguards late an additional 13 invasive vaccine. rollout. government is protecting the against the plants, fish, and ani- species, including wild pigs. It This is part of the government’s “Increasing access to vaccines economy and environment by mals threatening Ontario’s biodi- builds on existing recommenda- commitment to dedicate 25 per will limit the spread of COV- expanding protections to prevent versity and socio-economic well- tions and practices to prevent the cent of future vaccine allocations ID-19 and help protect the health invasive species from establish- being.” introduction and further spread of to hot spot communities across and well-being of our families, ing or spreading in the province. The Ontario government is aquatic invasive species into On- the 13 public health unit regions, friends and communities,” said “Our government recognizes seeking feedback from stake- tario’s lakes and rivers. targeting mobile teams, pop-up Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. that invasive species pose a real holders, Indigenous communities The ministry is also seeking clinics, mass immunization clin- “Everyone has a role to play threat to Ontario’s environment and the public on two proposals input through a second posting ics, hospitals and pharmacies. when it comes to emergency re- and economy,” said John Yaka- on the Environmental Registry of on a draft strategy entitled On- As Ontario continues to ramp sponse, and getting vaccinated is buski, Minister of Natural Re- Ontario. tario’s Strategy to Address the up capacity and expand its roll- one more way people can make sources and Forestry. The first proposal outlines the Threat of Invasive Wild Pigs. out to additional age groups and a real difference in stopping the “The proposed rules under new rules under theInvasive Spe- In jurisdictions where wild pigs locations, the greatest challenge spread of this deadly virus.” the Invasive Species Act would cies Act, 2015 that would regu- have become established, they have had significant impacts on the environment and agricultural industry. Together, the actions outlined in the draft strategy and the proposed new rules for wild pigs under the Invasive Species Act aim to prevent wild pigs from becoming established in Ontario. • The Invasive Species Act, 2015 currently lists 20 species; it provides legislative tools to pro- hibit and restrict certain invasive species and carriers that facilitate the movement of invasive species. • Ontario invested more than $2 million in 2020-2021 to support ongoing research, monitor- ing, and management of invasive species through programs and education across the province. • Invasive wild pigs have been called an ‘ecological train wreck’ VISITORS, due to trampling, wallowing, and rooting in sensitive habitats and the significant damage they can Davinder Singh cause to farmlands and crops. 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Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, has announced approximately $1.3M to support five projects that aim to reduce plastic waste, prevent plastic pollution and support the transition to a national circular plastics Single use plastics are polluting our waterways Image by Monica Volpin from Pixabay economy. The following organizations Canada’s transition to a circular Waste that lays out a vision for waste-to-energy facilities or the projects lo learn more about the are receiving funding: plastics economy. a circular economy for plastics. environment. impacts of plastic pollution on • Bluenose Coastal Action • Ontario Ministry of the Envi- Last October, Canada announced • Improving the way we man- our natural environment and our Foundation will receive $100,000 ronment, Conservation and Parks the proposed next steps in its age plastic waste and moving to- health. to study the link between single- Ontario will receive $250,000 to comprehensive plan to achieve wards a more circular economy • On October 7, 2020, the Gov- use plastic pollution and micro- improve the management of com- zero plastic waste by 2030. can reduce 1.8 megatonnes of ernment of Canada announced plastic accumulation, as well as postable products and support the Wilkinson said: “Canadians carbon pollution every year, gen- nearly $2M in funding through provide strategies for preventing development of new standards want their governments to contin- erate about $8 billion in revenue the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative plastic pollution in Atlantic Can- for bioplastics. ue to take action on plastic waste annually and create approximate- for 14 Canadian-led plastic pollu- ada. • Scout Environmental will and pollution. We all have a role ly 42,000 jobs. tion reduction initiatives. • Canadian Coalition for Green receive $300,000 to develop a to play and we are proud to col- • Since 2018, Canada has in- • The final Science Assess- Healthcare will receive $249,854 network that will be used to fa- laborate on these five different, vested an additional $3M in moment of Plastic Pollution was to recycle personal protective cilitate industry collaboration to yet very important, projects. We bilizing actions to raise awareness also published on October 7, equipment from hospitals and reduce plastic waste. need to explore and capitalize on among Canadians and improve 2020. The report evaluates the medical single-use plastic waste The Government of Canada is all our options for reducing plas- the understanding, mitigation and state of the science and looks at to keep them out of the environ- collaborating with provinces and tic waste and pollution, as high- remediation of plastic waste and the presence and effects of plastic ment. territories to reduce plastic pollu- lighted by our funding recipients pollution in Canada. pollution on the environment and • Conference Board of Can- tion. Together, all federal, provin- today.” • On November 13, 2020, human health. It confirms that ada will receive $390,000 to cial and territorial governments • Only 9 percent of Canada’s the Government of Canada an- plastic pollution is everywhere conduct research and develop a agreed in principle to the Cana- plastic waste is recycled while nounced over $2.2M in fund- and is negatively impacting our convening platform to inform da-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic the rest ends up in landfills, ing to 16 science-based research environment. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe Sees Many Parallels Between India & Canada On Farm Reforms Toronto: India’s agriculture reforms will yield results in the long run and meet its stated objectives, Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, emphasized at a virtual webinar organized by the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) last Thurs- day. Ajay Bisaria, High Commis- sioner of India to Canada was the other speaker at the webinar that Vijay Thomas, President, ICCC, moderated. Indian agriculture reforms introduced in 2020 have generated passion and controversy in parts Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe. Indian High Commissioner in Ottawa Ajay Bisaria. of India and a section of Indians abroad. The ICCC webinar aimed around the world, the system be- needs one nation, one market.” There has even been a morato- the future at higher prices than to provide a Canadian perspec- came “archaic and unworkable. Bisaria also said the reforms rium of the implementation of those prevailing at that moment tive, focussing on the economic It stifled growth, innovation and are an integral part of reforms these reform laws to give more definitely went a long way in as- aspects of reforms. opportunity.” in various sectors - land, labour, time to everyone to have a more suaging the apprehensions the In Canada, the then Stephen Following the abolition of the capital, liquidity, education that informed, fact-based, evidence- farmers may have had about the Harper government abolished Wheat Board, the agriculture sec- aim to turbo charge the economy based conversation.” reforms. This could be something the Canadian Wheat Board In tor flourished. It has given farm- and realize India’s aspiration to On being asked by Vijay that farmers in India could also 2012. The Wheat Board had a ers the freedom to market their raise its GDP to $5 trillion by Thomas, President, ICCC, on expect once reforms and the free monopoly over the marketing of produce, tchoose who to sell their 2025 and $10 trillion by 2035. what lessons India could learn market kicked in. agriculture produce in Western grains to. The contracts are based About the controversy over the from Canadian agricultural re- Vijay Thomas said the Cham- Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, on price and quality of the grain, legislations, Bisaria said India’s forms and how the farmers signed ber was focused on enhancing Manitoba, and to a lesser extent the delivery date and the deliv- resilience in handling diversity even without a minimum support economic ties between Canada in British Columbia). This reform ery location, and other mutually in public opinion is well estab- price, Moe explained that the pro- and India. He said the ICCC subsequently led to a revolution- agreed contractual terms between lished. “The government held vision of forward contracts was a maintains its non-partisan status ary transformation of the agri- the farmer and the buyer. around 11 rounds of discussions crucial factor. by supporting both the Canadian culture sector in these provinces Ajay Bisaria, High Commis- with various unions of farmers. With private companies sign- and the Indian governments at and especially in Saskatchewan, sioner of India to Canada, con- The government remains open ing contracts to buy agricultural all levels to continue focusing on leading to an exponential rise in gratulated the ICCC for organiz- to have these conversations. produce for multiple years into trade and investments. production and exports. ing the webinar on a subject that Scott Moe, who witnessed this is crucial to the Indian economy transformation firsthand, and and Canada–India bilateral eco- who is observing India’s attempt nomic ties. Bisaria said the stated to reform its agriculture laws, has objective of the Indian agriculture compared India’s journey with reforms is to double the farmers’ Saskatchewan’s in 2012 when the incomes, especially of small and reforms were introduced. marginal farmers. “There is a He finds many parallels be- broad consensus in India that in tween India and Saskatchewan’s the agriculture sector, change is experience in 2012. Premier imperative. There is consensus Moe said Saskatchewan reforms on the direction and nature of the brought challenges, but the prov- reforms..” ince’s farmers adapted quickly The three laws India has in- - they innovated, and today they troduced are about markets, are “far better off with the new contracts, transportation, and opportunities. “Our grain exports storage. 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Colours: Cyan Magenta Yellow Black A-8 | Friday, April 23, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com India-China Ladakh Disengagement Remains An Unfinished Agenda By S B Asthana

The 11th round of India China Corps Commander’s meeting ended last week with good op- tics and pleasantly worded PIB release, with no concrete agreement (if any) disseminated so far. Post disengagement of troops in Eastern Ladakh from North and South of Pangong Tso, no disengagement in other areas to include Depsang plains, Gogra, Hot Spring, Demchok, and no further de-escalation, was well predicted by most analysts. In “Two Session” press conference last month, Wang Yi suggested China and India to strengthen cooperation instead of harboring suspicion at each other India’s aim is not to concede unilateral change of the Line of Actual Control - which is what China is demanding. Pic: IANS and earlier indicated to get back to business as usual, sidelining presence in extra kilometrage gong Tso area, Chinese discom- finger areas to its original posi- shortage of worthwhile leverag- border/LAC issue. in Depsang plains, Gogra, Hot fort due to Indian dispositions tions, with its road intact, gave a es. Notwithstanding the political The Indian Foreign Minis- Spring, Demchok areas, where in Sub Sector North including much-desired face saver to China debates over legacy of Depsang try seems to be conveying that disengagement is yet to take DBO, infrastructure develop- and it disengaged with unprec- issue, it remains strategically im- disengagement at all friction place. ment including DSDBO road, as edented speed in Pangong Tso portant and a threat to DBO and points leading to de-escalation, The Indian aim has been to a threat to crucial Tibet-Xinjiang- area. It was also on the lines of DS-DBO Road; hence a concern peace and tranquility on borders get Chinese back to pre-standoff Pakistan connectivity remains. Indian stance of getting back to for military professionals. are prerequisites to progressing positions as of April 2020 in all Despite proactive tactical, op- pre-standoff positions. Future Options with India smooth bilateral ties. friction points, not to concede erational and daring actions by The Two Narratives! The actual worth of disengage- This rightful Indian stance is unilateral change of LAC, and Indian military, its strategy was Both countries justify disen- ment agreement is yet to be seen adversely affected by indicators pursue talks towards its demar- reactive. gagement process favourable to in light of trust deficit and past like likelihood of Indian permis- cation, hoping to lead to border Why Partial Disengagement? them, so far, although disengage- track record of Chinese in junk- sion to progress 45 Chinese proj- resolution. After getting locked in the ment is yet to be done at many ing Agreements, when it suits ects and 300 Crore contracts to With current disengagement, standoff for so long, both coun- friction points. The Chinese nar- them, as the LAC as well as bor- Huawei, which is not in sync with status quo stands achieved in areas tries realized that with such large rative to its population up to “Two der remains un-demarcated be- the stance conveyed. The standoff north and south of Pangong Tso, troop density on both sides, pro- Session” has been that it has got tween both countries. is therefore yet to be resolved, as at the cost of losing the crucial le- longing it further will not achieve Indians down from heights north The relative calmness along Indian Army Chief general Nara- verage of giving up occupation of any meaningful gains. and south of Pangong Tso and LAC doesn’t mean a smooth ride vane puts it “the threat has only certain heights on Kailash range Escalation to conflict or -fur ensured no Indian presence from ahead. With both armies prepar- abated and it has not gone away and north of Pangong Tso, prior ther standoff was proving costly Finger 4 to Finger 8, no patrol- ing for annual summer exercises altogether”, although domestic to Chinese vacation of ‘Other to both, in terms of human and ling by declaring it as buffer and stepping up deployment events in both countries have Areas’. Pursuing disengagement financial cost, and sustenance, es- zone, while retaining its presence along LAC in high altitude re- dimmed the spotlight on borders. and de-escalation in remaining pecially in harsh winters at high in Depsang plains, Gogra, Hot gion, in coming weeks, in addi- What was China trying? areas will be an uphill task due to altitudes, where Chinese troops Spring and Demchok areas. tion to the troop deployment in Chinese political aim was and shortage of leverages,given Chi- were not used to living. A very It can, therefore, claim to have ‘Other Areas’ doesn’t promise continues to be China centric nese past track record of junking heavy troop concentration within launched a successful incremen- de-escalation. Asia and forcing Indian subordi- agreements at will. striking distance was prone to tal encroachment operation and It does put entire surveillance nation, a necessity to achieve it. China, having marched in ar- accidental triggering of conflict, edged forward 1959/60 claim plan of India to test, to avoid any This aim could not be achieved eas, where it was not supposed to which both countries wanted to line in ‘other areas’. The explain- ‘First movers advantage’ to China despite prolonged standoff in be, junking all CBMs, as part of avoid. Disengagement per se, ers of Chinese narrative will find like 2020. The Indian forces and Ladakh so far, but will remain overall ‘Incremental Encroach- therefore, was certainly a pre- it difficult to explain their gain the country has given a befitting unchanged,even in future. Chi- ment Strategy’, exploiting first ferred option for both countries by moving forward from Finger reply to Chinese misadventure, nese strategic aim to control East- mover advantage, making unfair to avoid endless standoff, but its 8 to Finger 4 and then speedily and will do so each time, with ern Ladakh was to provide depth use of Indian engagement in com- sequencing deserves an analysis. withdrawing back to the same added confidence and experience to its National Highway G-219, bating COVID-19 pandemic.Chi- The domestic compulsion of location,indicating weakness of of 2020. Karakoram Pass and China-Paki- na soon found itself handicapped getting into “Two Session 2021” PLA to endure winters in high al- Indian aim should be not to stan Economic Corridor (CPEC), by strong Indian response, resis- with vulnerable Maldo Garrison titude area, besides making Mal- concede Chinese attempt to re- redraw Line of Actual Control tance and resolve, with proactive was also mounting for China. do Garrison vulnerable and risk- draw LAC as LAC-2020. In light (LAC) as per its perception and actions resulting newly created Under such circumstances a dis- ing war, had Indians not obliged of no major breakthrough in 22nd negotiate border on its terms vulnerabilities to Maldo Garrison engagement agreement involv- by pulling back from heights in round of China-India border thereafter. and its launch pad, South of Pan- ing Indian’s vacation of Heights Pangong Tso area. talks, I do not expect any worth- China can claim to have par- gong Tso. South and North of Pangong Tso The Indian narrative to its cri- while development on delinea- tially achieved it, with continued Despite disengagement in Pan- at the cost of pulling back from tiques is that it has been able to tion, delimitation for demarcation successfully push Chinese back of LAC, which, is necessary to to status quo ante positions as prevent repeated standoffs, even existed pre standoff in Pangong if the present one sees some reso- Tso area, the stance which India lution. maintained throughout. Amongst This is inescapable and must rest areas, like Gogra, Hot Spring be insisted. A temporary solution/ and Demchok, its work in prog- side-lining main issue is recipe ress to disengage and restore pa- for the next standoff, leading to trolling rights. LOC-ization of LAC further.Chi- Depsang is a legacy issue of nese will like to keep border un- decades, where patrolling points settled, till the time the political to limit ITBP/ Army patrols cost of Not settling it, becomes were designated to avoid con- higher than doing so, for CCP, frontation. Willy-nilly, nearly China. Its efforts of bilateral bor- two-thirds of Depsang Plateau der talks with Bhutan and Nepal remained outside the purview of including trijunctions, are to cre- physical domination by us, which ate further complications in the allowed PLA to establish inten- long term resolution of borders. sive infrastructure and habitat in India must be prepared for the area.Depsang will therefore, ‘Two Front War’ as a worst case require separate discussion. scenario, and continue capacity India can also draw solace building in all domains, including from the fact that, while it is be- maritime arena. ing denied patrolling to the patrol Ongoing infrastructure devel- points on Depsang Plateau East opment along borders should of the area Bottleneck inside the lead to settling of locals in villag- Raki Nallah, it has also denied es along LAC with better facili- PLA patrols movement West of ties, to ward off Chinese design Bottleneck, to Chinese claimed of developing hundreds of new area close to Burtse. villages along LAC.Strategic The explainers of Indian nar- partnerships with like-minded rative will continue to find it dif- democracies and collective na- ficult to explain why disengage- val posturing to create multifront ment was not sequenced on ‘first situation for China are efforts in in and first out basis’, meaning right direction. thereby that India should have There is a need for alternative vacated Kailash Range heights supply chain, trade and techno- only after China had vacated the logical ecosystem, independent areas,where it advanced in Dep- of China for which some initial sang plains, Gogra, Hot Spring steps taken by Quad countries and Demchok areas, since April need to be pursued on strategic 2020. It is reasonable to believe plane. that negotiators at all levels must ( Major General S B Asthana have tried their best and may have is a strategic and security ana- had their compulsions, but If Chi- lyst, a veteran Infantry General. nese do not act on remaining part He is the Chief Instructor, United of the agreement, it will leave Service Institution of India. The India at a disadvantage, due to views expressed are personal) www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, April 23, 2021 | A-9 ‘Project Cheetah’ Cracks Nepal Bhasa To Be Brought Into Big Drug Ring; Many Ambit Of ‘Google Translate’ Toronto: World Newah Organization President Season Indo-Canadians Held Shrestha has said that Nepal Bhasa - also known as Newari - one of the popular and rich eth- nic languages of Nepal, will soon come into the ambit of alpha lan- gauges of Google Translate. He said the language will be in en- dangered list if action is not taken action in time. President Shrestha was speaking at the virtual Nepalese New Year Bikram Sambat 2078 celebration program organized by Canadian Newa Guthi. Shrestha further added that with the help of community members more than 75 perc ent of the work has been accomplished as required by ered a welcome Google and appealed to all com- speech while munity members to continue to Guthi’s President help preserve the language. Prakash Prad- AURORA: Investigators with “By working together with our Speaking at the program as han highlighted the York Regional Police Or- law enforcement partners, the a guest, Regional Councillor Guthi’s communi- ganized Crime Enforcement project was successfully conclud- of Brampton city. Martin Me- ty oriented and in- Bureau, in partnership with the ed and I want to thank the mem- deiros, lauded Canadian Newa clusive programs. Royal Canadian Mounted Police bers from the multiple agencies Guthi for carrying out activities to Pradhan said he (RCMP), Peel Regional Police, for helping to make our commu- preserve Newah culture in Cana- wished the next and the U.S. Drug Enforcement nities safer.” da. Councilor Medeiros thanked New Year with the environment, climate Administration, dismantled a Through funding provided Guthi and Nepalese community event would be held in larger and health. “During this New large-scale international drug by the Ontario Government, the for enriching the multicultural group in outdoor venue. Year day, Newah community ob- trafficking network that extended Criminal Intelligence Service mosaic of Brampton and wished Guthi’s Secretary Dr. Prajwal serves “Khai Salhu” in which to Western Canada, the United Ontario supported this joint-forc- peace and prosperity for all on the Pradhan throwing light on the States and India. es investigation. eve of Nepalese new year. history of Bikram Sambat said people drink a special kind of bit- Indian media has reported that The investigation is ongoing. Nepalese Canadian Heritage that some of the Indian states ter soup, believing it will avert among the 33 people arrested and Anyone with information is asked Center President Dr. Hari Gu- also celebrate New Year on sthe diseases caused by the hot sea- charged in the Greater Toronto to contact the York Regional Po- rung extended greetings to all ame day. Secretary Pradhan men- son,” Makaju said. Area, 19 of them hailed from lice Organized Crime and Intel- and applauded Canadian Newa tioned that Bikram Sambat was Ranjana and Amar Sainju ren- Brampton and that 23 had con- ligence Services at 1-866-876- Guthi for reaching out to the started by king Bikramaditya of dered an auspicious tune on the nections to the Punjab province 5423, ext. 7818, or call Crime Nepalese community and meet- Ujjain, India. Sitar and Murchunga. At the end of India. One suspect is at large. Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, ing their needs. Before the start Guthi’s Vice President Uttam of the program local artists enter- In May 2020, officers began leave an anonymous tip online of the program, Guthi’s General Makaju said that Newah festivals tained guests with songs and in- an investigation, dubbed Proj- at www.1800222tips.com. Secretary Bimal Shrestha deliv- and foods are closely connected strumental music.. ect Cheetah, into a robust network involved in importing large quantities of cocaine, ketamine, heroin and opium into Canada. The drugs were then distributed through a sophisticated system run by the traffickers. On Thursday April 8, 2021, police in Ontario, British Colum- bia and California executed more - DC Motor than 50 search warrants, resulting in 33 people charged with more than 130 criminal offences. Officers seized approximately $2.3 million worth of drugs including: Ten kilograms of cocaine, eight kilograms of ketamine, three kilograms of heroin and 2.5 kilograms of opium. Also seized were 48 firearms and $730,000 in Canadian currency. “The success of this investigation is a testament to the effec- tive cooperation among multiple agencies across jurisdictions as we pursue the shared objective of public safety,” said Inspec- tor Marwan Zogheib, Officer in Charge, RCMP Toronto West De- tachment. “The RCMP’s resources across Canada and overseas and our partnership with York Re- gional Police provide a multiplier effect to our collective efforts to dismantle such networks.” “Peel Regional Police were pleased to have joined with York Regional Police and the RCMP on Project Cheetah. This drug trafficking network was active throughout the GTA and negatively impacted our communities,” said Superintendent Dermot Coughlan – Intelligence Opera- tions. Stolen Property Recovered Region of Peel: In Peel Regional Police have charged thirteen persons and laid 66 criminal charges resulting in the recovery of approximately $50,000 worth of stolen property. From January to April 2021, officers from the 22 Division Break and Enter Unit, began an investigation into residential break and enters, thefts, and thefts from vehicles, in downtown Brampton and area. Police believe that some crimes have gone undetected or unreport- ed. Police are seeking assistance from the public in checking their outbuildings, including garages and sheds. If you find any property missing or have not reported it, you can report it online or call 905-453-2121, extension 2233. A-10 | Friday, April 23, 2021 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Livestream Cherry Blossom Watch From Toronto High Park And Mississauga’s Kariya Park TORONTO: With the warm tiful cherry blossoms, no matter spring weather and bud devel- where they are,” said Mayor Bon- opment on the City of Toronto’s nie Crombie. “This year marks cherry blossom trees, the City is 40 years since Kariya, Japan, making arrangements for Toron- became our twin city. It reminds tonians to experience the bloom us of our enduring friendship and of the High Park cherry blossom the importance of sharing this trees from home again this year. unique experience with our resi- The City is working to prevent dents.” crowding and gathering in High As one of Mississauga’s most Park by offering a virtual view of picturesque landmarks, Kariya the blooms while maintaining lo- Park typically attracts many visi- cal pedestrian and cyclist access tors at this time of year to see the to the park for essential fresh air cherry blossoms in bloom. and exercise. To ensure people “Though Kariya Park is cur- have ample space to practise rently open, we encourage all physical distancing, the park will residents to take advantage of the be closed to vehicle traffic. virtual option to safely enjoy the In a typical year, tens of thou- cherry blossoms this year, to help sands of people visit High Park stop the spread of COVID-19,” to view the blossoming Sakura said Jodi Robillos, Director, (cherry blossom) trees. The Parks, Forestry and Environ- blossoms typically last between ment. “If you do choose to visit four to 10 days, depending on in person, please keep in mind weather. The peak bloom period that, as with all of our parks, cur- usually occurs from late April to Kariya Park - with its cherry blossom trees - is one of Mississauga’s landmarks. Pic: City of Mississauga. rent COVID-19 restrictions and early May. public health measures must be Following the warm weather eas in High Park which feature ple stay away from the fenced off sador to Canada presented 2,000 followed including maintaining this spring, blossoms are expect- cherry blossom trees – Cherry areas of the park. trees to the people of Toronto on physical distance of two metres ed to bloom in mid- to late April. Hill, near the sports fields and at City enforcement officials and behalf of the people of Tokyo. (six feet) from others. To keep In Mississauga, the city’s the Jamie Bell Playground. The Toronto Police Services may pa- The trees were planted in ap- themselves and others safe, park cherry blossom webcam be- public can expect these areas of trol other smaller sites of cherry preciation of Toronto having ac- users should also wear a face gan streaming live last weekend,. the park to be enclosed with fenc- blossoms in Toronto. There are cepted many relocated Japanese- covering, even when outdoors, The City’s 65 trees in Kariya ing to prevent in-person viewing more than 1,500 parks in Toronto, Canadians following the Second if physical distancing cannot be Park will burst into full bloom of the trees and all park gates and and in order to avoid crowding, World War. Many of those trees maintained.” over the coming weeks. The entrances to be closed to vehicle residents are encouraged to visit were planted in High Park on the Based on the current public cherry blossom livestream will traffic. Local visitors are encour- their local parks rather than trav- hillside overlooking Grenadier health measures, Kariya Park be available f until their petals aged to walk or bike to the park. elling to destination parks such as Pond. is open and accessible. If con- start to fall, as the trees only stay Tthe #BloomAtHome is being High Park. People who choose to More information about cherry ditions change and it’s recom- in bloom for approximately two powered by Rogers and the To- visit their local parks for exercise blossoms and plans for this year mended that in-person visits are weeks. ronto Public Library Bookmobile should only access the park with will be available at www.toronto. not safe, only a virtual option will Last year, there were over to bring the virtual experience members of the same household. ca/cherryblossoms. be offered. Stay up-to-date on all 28,000 visits to the Mississauga into viewers’ homes. If a park or amenity, such as a Mississauga Mayor Bonnie changes to City services by visit- webpage that featured the cherry City enforcement officials and playground, is crowded, people Crombie said: “We are very ing mississauga.ca/covid. blossom livestream from April to the Toronto Police Service will should visit another park or re- pleased to be offering this inno- To view the live cherry blossom June. be onsite to prevent vehicle ac- turn another time. vative virtual service again, so webcam, visit mississauga.ca/ In Toronto, there are three ar- cess to the park and ensure peo- In 1959, the Japanese ambas- that residents can enjoy the beau- blossoms. Brampton Mayor And Councillor Announce Arrival Of Their Babies

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Councillor Harkirat Singh and Jaskirat with their newborn. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, April 23, 2021 | A-11 TTC To Get 300 E-Buses To Bolster Network City’s Transformto Goal: 100% Of Transportation Will Use Zero-Carbon Energy Sources By 2050 TORONTO: The Toronto The zero-carbon transition will Transit Commission board this be guided by a number of prin- week authorized the procurement ciples that advance social equity, of 300 e-buses to bolster its sur- protect low income residents, im- face transit network and move prove affordability, especially for the TTC forward on its goal of a vulnerable populations, contrib- zero-emissions fleet by 2040. ute to poverty reduction, enhance Today, Toronto is home to and strengthen the local econ- North America’s largest fleet of omy, maintain and create good electric buses - and it’s growing! local jobs, improve public health Toronto’s first Electric Vehicle and create resilient communities (EV) Strategy , approved by City and infrastructure. Council on January 29, 2020, Toronto’s greenhouse gas re- identifies actions that need to be duction targets, based on 1990 taken so the City of Toronto is levels: prepared for the global shift to- • 30 per cent by 2020 wards electric mobility and to • 65 per cent by 2030 ensure Toronto achieves a key • Net zero by 2050, or sooner TransformTO goal: 100% of Achieving these targets will transportation uses zero-carbon require us to move towards more energy sources by 2050. sustainable modes of transporta- Read the EV Strategy Staff Re- tion. port for more information. • By 2050, 100 per cent of ve- Picture: Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Ward19 Beaches - East York It is estimated that vehicles are hicles in Toronto will use zero- the source of over one-third of tric vehicles and which represent nology, undertaking a goods and A key initiative will be the carbon energy; 75 per cent of Toronto’s greenhouse gas emis- around 30 per cent of GHG emis- freight movement study, and an implementation of Downtown trips under 5 km will be walked sions (GHG).v and the city’s sions in Toronto. automated vehicles tactical plan, On-Street Charging Pilot and the or cycled. The Electric Vehicle EV Strategy focuses on personal The City is currently imple- among other electric mobility ini- Residential On-street Charging Strategy will serve as the road- passenger vehicle electrification menting a suite of actions to tiatives, all of which complement Station Pilots in 2020. Refer to map to capture emissions reduc- which includes both plug-in hy- convert the City’s fleet and tran- and align with the recommenda- the Summary section in this Staff tions potential through the elec- brid electric and full battery elec- sit buses to use low-carbon tech- tions in the EV Strategy. Report for more information. trification of mobility. Peel Pride Fest Moves To June To Align With Gta Event BRAMPTON: Peel Pride cel- regions, while still maintaining of the City of Brampton, Town Brampton Mayor Patrick don PRIDE has done in our com- ebrations are moving from July flexibility, creativity and owner- of Caledon, City of Mississauga Brown said: “I am excited about munity. We will continue to do all to June to better align with the ship of events that are meaningful and Region of Peel. the new dates for PRIDE cel- we can to support and promote Greater Toronto Area. to the local community. Peel’s Chief Administra- ebrations in the Region of Peel pride initiatives here in Caledon In February 2021 a resolu- The Region of Peel and its Mu- tive Officer Janice Baker, said: and we are not letting COVID and across Peel Region.” tion passed in Regional Coun- nicipal partners recognize the “Aligning our Pride celebrations get in the way of recognizing the Mayor Bonnie Crombie of cil stating Peel Pride Month be extraordinarily diverse make-up with the GTA/GTHA supports vibrant LGBTQ2S+ communi- Mississauga added: “I am proud moved from July to June to be of our communities and are com- unity across our LGBTQ2S+ ties. We’ll be celebrating online that we have a progressive, inclu- in alignment with the Greater mitted to ensuring all residents communities. As we continue to through art, performance, and sive and trailblazing LGBTQ2S+ Toronto Area. Since 2002, Peel have equal access to opportuni- prioritize community vaccina- programming for all ages. My community in The Region of has been celebrating Pride in ties. tion in response to COVID-19, family and I will be enjoying Peel. Moving Peel Pride Month July to avoid competing with To- Collectively, we are committed we will find different ways to these events in June! Love is love from July to June will allow our ronto’s June Pride events, giving to delivering programs and ser- celebrate Pride this year. I want is love.” LGBTQ2S+ community to enjoy people the ability to participate in vices that are both inclusive and to thank our LGBTQ2S+ com- Mayor Allan Thompson of Pride Month activities across all both Toronto and Peel events. equitable. Join us this June as we munities for their valuable con- Caledon said: “It’s important to Regions. With COVID-19 re- This distinction, while well in- celebrate and recognize the di- tributions in making the Region recognize and celebrate our di- strictions, our celebrations will tended, created confusion among versity of our LGBTQ2S+ com- of Peel a place that embraces diversity and it is our responsibility look a lot different this year, but many residents. Recognizing munities! versity, inclusion, acceptance and as community leaders to create I look forward to joining ourLG- Peel Pride month in June allows You can stay up to date on belonging. Now more than ever, inclusive and caring communi- BTQ2S+ celebrations with those our LGBTQ2S+ community to Pride festivities, across the Re- the strength of our diversity mat- ties. I am so encouraged at the across the GTHA for an even big- enjoy activities across all GTA gion by logging on the websites ters.” momentum and work that Cale- ger and better Pride Month!”

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www.camsc.ca A-12 | Friday, April 23, 2021 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Brampton Approves Plan To Stimulate Economy And Strengthen Community Development BRAMPTON: Brampton City Additionally, by implementing tors: innovation and technology; Council has approved a Commu- a city-wide TIEG for office em- entrepreneurship; health and life nity Improvement Plan (CIP) to ployment, the City of Brampton sciences; and advanced manufac- stimulate employment growth, will be able to access the Region’s turing. Current market conditions support new building expansion TIEG being offered through its in Brampton support the contin- in targeted sectors, and strength- Major Office Program, expected ued investment in new construc- en Brampton’s local economy. to launch in 2021. Increasing in- tion in each of these areas. Since the onset of the pan- vestment in projects for quality Mayor Patrick Brown said: “A demic, the City has remained office space also fosters an envi- Community Improvement Plan committed to supporting recov- ronment of “complete communi- offers a range of ways to enhance ery and resiliency of the business ties” where residents can live, the City of Brampton’s ability community. work, and learn. to encourage private investment Last year, Brampton City City staff have been directed contributing to our local econom- Council endorsed an Economic to prepare and finalize the CIP ic recovery. Brampton is a City Recovery Strategy as a frame- during Q2 and Q3 of 2021. The of Opportunities and establishing work to move the City forward. City will hold a statutory public a CIP is another important piece The strategy is organized into meeting later this year and the to realize our goals as we move four cornerstones: Innovation, final CIP will be sent to the On- through the pandemic into eco- Technology and Entrepreneur- tario Ministry of Municipal Af- nomic recovery.” ship, which includes better sup- fairs and Housing for review and Martin Medeiros, Wards 3 & 4; port for entrepreneurs and small other step towards restarting the needed for a growing City. comment. The CIP is expected to Regional Councillor and Chair, businesses; Investment; Arts, local economy and furthering Among the potential tools to be launch by the end of Q4. Planning and Development Com- Culture and Tourism; and Infra- Brampton’s competitive advan- offered under the CIP, the initial The CIP will be offered for a mittee, Chair Economic De- structure. tage. incentive will be a Tax Increment set period of time and regularly velopment Committee, City of The City continues to attract The Province of Ontario’s Equivalent Grant (TIEG) aimed reviewed to ensure the goals and Brampton, added: “Under our investment and planning appli- Planning Act allows local munic- at attracting office employment objectives of the City of Bramp- Economic Recovery Strategy, cations received by Brampton in ipalities to designate an area as a including complementary uses ton’s employment needs are be- Council identified the CIP as one Q1 of 2021 are nearly double the Community Improvement Proj- such as research and lab space. ing met. The CIP also aligns with of the key items of investment to intake compared to the first three ect Area offering financial and The TIEG is a grant, or rebate, the Term of Council Priorities as support local businesses. They months of 2020 and 2019. non-financial incentives to the to offset a portion of the property a “City of Opportunities”. are the backbone of our economy. To build on that momentum, private sector to create employ- tax increase the business owner The CIP aims to attract addi- As Brampton businesses succeed, the establishment of a CIP is an- ment opportunities and amenities will face. tional employment in its key sec- we all win”. ‘Project LYNX’ Busts Big Drug Trafficking Network

The huge haul of various kinds of drugs by the Halton Police. Pic: Halton Police $1,144,263 in currency seized from suspects. Pic: Halton Police OAKVILLE: The Halton Re- tions to various organized crime people included Indo-Canadians (cocaine, psilocybin, fentanyl, lex watches gional Police Service (HRPS) groups across southern Ontario. were arrested and charged. MDMA, possession/trafficking Inspector Costantini of the – Drug and Human Trafficking The network worked collectively Those charged were: Terence of prohibited firearms and pos- HRPS Regional Investigative Unit have busted a highly highly with these organizations to im- Yoo (41) of Oakville, Ajmer session of property obtained by Services states; organized and sophisticated drug port and traffic cocaine and fen- Singh (44) of Mississauga, Par- crime A warrant has also been “Organized crime and the illicit network involved with drug traf- tanyl throughout Halton Region minder Grewal (44) of Missis- issued for the arrest of one out- drug trade, fuel violence, prop- ficking, importing and money and Greater Toronto and Ham- sauga, Marko Vrakela (34) of standing party. erty crime and more importantly, laundering The seven month ilton Area (GTHA). Six Con- Toronto, Sawraj Singh (31) of As a result of the investigation are part and parcel of the current long investigation dubbed “Proj- trolled Drugs and Substance Act Caledon, and Karan Dev (32) of and subsequent search warrants, opioid overdose epidemic. Il- ect LYNX” resulted in the seizure (CDSA) search warrants were Caledon. the following items were seized; licit street drugs are mixed with of drugs and currency valued at executed in Hamilton, Stoney The various charges against 17 kilograms of cocaine, 3 ki- dangerous precursors and cutting $2.5 million. Creek, Oakville, Mississauga, these individuals include posses- lograms of fentanyl, 1 kilogram agents, which pose a significant The drug network had associa- Bolton and Toronto and several sion for the purpose of trafficking of MDMA (ecstasy), $1,139,423 threat to public safety. million in Canadian currency,, Project Lynx demonstrates our $4,840 in US currency, .357 commitment to working with our Magnum (firearm) with ammuni- policing partners and community tion, 2021 Mercedes Benz AMG, stakeholders to prevent opioid a 2016 Honda Odyssey and 3 Ro- overdose deaths.” Whitchurch-Stouffville To Get New Community Skating Trail

MP Jaczek, MPP Calandra and Mayor Lovatt announcing the investment. WHITCHURCH-STOUFF- washrooms and changerooms, a VILLE: The Government of shed for the ice resurfacer and a Canada is investing over $2.2 bridge for the resurfacer to access InternatIonal Cargo & travel ServICeS million, Ontario chipping in with the trail. This investment will $1.8 million and the Town of support the creation of a fully ac- Send your Gifts, Parcels, Personal Effects, Commercial Whitchurch-Stouffville is con- cessible, inclusive, community Company Products, Automobiles all over the world - tributing over $1.4 million for the hub where residents can enjoy the construction of a multi-season outdoors, and stay fit and healthy Moving or relocating overseas trail in Whitchurch-Stouffville for years to come. (Please note : if you purchase an airline ticket through us, you will get a that will be used for skating dur- • Across Ontario, the Gov- 10% discount on your next cargo booking) ing winter. ernment of Canada has invested Helena Jaczek, Member of Par- more than $8.3 billion in over ShIP froM AnywhErE In USA or CAnAdA By AIr, LAnd & SEA liament for Markham-Stouffville, 2,880 infrastructure projects. Express Letter to: wE ALSo SELL STAndArd on behalf of Catherine McKenna, • Across the province and over USA……….$25.00 ShIPPInG BoXES 18” X 18” X24” Door Delivery Worldwide Minister of Infrastructure and the next 10 years, Ontario is in- India……...$30.00 Courier Service by DHL, TNT, Communities; Paul Calandra, vesting $320 million and Canada Member of Provincial Parliament is investing $407 million under U.K……….$30.00 UPS & FEDEX at very low price for Markham-Stouffville; and the Community, Culture and Middle East & For more information call : Mayor Iain Lovatt announced the Recreation Infrastructure Stream Pakistan….$39.00 905-677-6957 joint funding. of the Investing in Canada Infra- Africa...... $50.00 The work involves construct- structure Program. This stream ing a multi-season trail in the supports the building of new fa- VISTA CARGO BUILDING CORE”F” Town’s primary community park. cilities and upgrades to existing 6500 SILVErdArT drIVE, SUITE 271 MAIL BoX # 95, MISSISSAUGA, onT. L5P 1A2, CAnAdA In addition, the project will in- facilities that improve commu- www.icscargo.com Toll free: 1-888-786-2595 volve construction of accessible nity infrastructure. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, April 23, 2021 | A-13 Joint Funding For Brampton Transit Facility Brampton: Joint funding by all three levels of government will create Brampton’s third and largest transit maintenance and storage facility for the City’s bus fleet. The Government of Canada is investing more than $69.9 million in this project through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Ontario is providing over $58.2 The facility will have up to 36 maintenance bays and 40 overhead garage doors. Pic: City of Brampton million, and the City of Bramp- ton is contributing more than capacity, quality, and safety of and over the past 5 years, rider- $46.6 million. public transit infrastructure for ship has grown by 62%, despite Phase 1 of the project includes the City of Brampton, but it will an increase of only 12% in popu- the construction of approximate- allow for the future installation of lation. ly 400,000 square foot transit infrastructure to service electric The City plans to expand the maintenance and storage facility buses, creating cleaner and more fleet from 438 to 513 buses by with up to 36 maintenance bays efficient transportation methods 2022, and as a result, additional and approximately 40 overhead for residents. garage infrastructure will be re- garage doors to accommodate up Ms. Ruby Sahota, Member of quired. Brampton Transit has to 250 standard 40 foot equiva- Parliament for Brampton North identified a parcel of land at lent buses, in addition to admin- said: “Investments in infrastruc- Highway 50 and Cadetta Road istrative and maintenance support ture during this extraordinary that is suitable for a new facility. space. time provides an opportunity to The City already owns part of Work also includes installing create jobs, stimulate economic the parcel of land and is in the fixed and mobile hoists, a vehicle growth, and to make our com- process of acquiring an addition- inspection pit, an overhead crane, munity more inclusive and re- MP Ruby Sahota in front of a Brampton Transit bus. al parcel adjacent to the existing fuel storage and dispensing sys- silient,” said MP Sahota. “This City owned land. To facilitate tems, a vehicle location and radio investment will create well pay- one of the fastest growing transit ed 31.2 million trips within the the building of a new facility, system, and backup electricity ing jobs and future opportunities systems in Canada, providing ser- city and to adjacent municipali- an Environmental Assessment in generation. for green and low-carbon transit vice on 72 routes using 438 buses ties in the Greater Toronto Ham- accordance with Ontario’s Tran- The construction of this new system.” operating out of two major facili- ilton Area. Since 2009, ridership sit Project Assessment Process facility will not only improve the Brampton Transit is currently ties. In 2018, the system provid- on Brampton Transit has tripled, (TPAP) is required. Mississauga Asks All To Follow ‘Park Etiquette’ MISSISSAUGA: With the ar- not littering or dumping house- rival of spring weather and more hold waste in our parks, we also residents using City parks, it’s ask residents to be respectful of important that everyone follow the environment. park etiquette. This includes showing consid- The City of Mississauga is re- eration to our plants and trees by minding all park users to respect resisting the urge to pick flowers City parks, trails, natural areas, or tree bark, trample on plants, sports fields and other commonly collecting rocks from the shore- used spaces. line or feeding the wild animals.” Users should follow the When visiting a park, consider rules posted on signs and the the following etiquette: City’s Parks By-law to help make • Dispose trash properly in the these spaces safe and enjoyable waste or recycling bin for all. Peel Public Health guide- • BBQ in designated areas lines should also be followed to only and dispose of coals prop- help reduce the spread of CO- erly VID-19. The beautiful Jack Darling Park in Mississauga: Pic: Joe D’Souza/Wiki/Lic- CC0 .0 • Pick up after dogs and keep “It’s important that residents dogs leashed continue to focus on their well- them for many years to come.” staff work very hard to maintain Lastly, if you arrive at a park, • Respect parks by not vandal- being by doing things like visit- The City’s Parks Operations the parks but we rely on residents maintain proper physical distanc- izing amenities, leaving plants ing our parks and green spaces, section maintains 3,162 hectares to follow and respect the rules,” ing and if that park is busy, con- and trees alone and not feeding exercising and staying healthy (7,812 acres) of parkland—in- said Jodi Robillos, Director, sider visiting a different one.” wildlife while following current public cluding more than 500 parks, Parks, Forestry and Environment. In 2021, there continues to be • Be courteous to Parks staff health measures,” said Mayor 373 sports fields, over 300km of “Parks are available to every- a high trend of illegal dumping • Stay on the trails Bonnie Crombie trails, 265 play sites, 12 cemeter- one and we need to respect these incidents in City parks. There • Only park in permitted areas “My hope is that residents un- ies and two marinas. spaces by not littering and not has been a 662 per cent increase at parks derstand how valuable these re- “Park rules and regulations vandalizing or destroying park in illegal dumping in 2021 when For more information about the sources are and treat them with are in place to ensure the safety amenities. Please also be con- compared to 2019. City’s parks and natural areas, care so we can all continue to use and enjoyment for all users. Our siderate and kind to Parks staff. Robillos added, “In addition to visit mississauga.ca/parks. Toronto Conducting Fifth Street Needs Assessment On Homelessness TORONTO: The City of To- Due to the City’s COVID-19 services are being provided to need to end their homelessness. riencing hidden homelessness, ronto is conduct Toronto’s fifth response, the SNA planned for people experiencing homeless- The SNA includes people stay- such as people who are temporar- Street Needs Assessment (SNA). Spring of 2020 had to be post- ness. The 2021 SNA will provide ing outdoors and in encamp- ily staying with others. The SNA is a city-wide, point-in- poned. 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A-14 | Friday, April 23, 2021 Astro www.WeeklyVoice.com Your Fortunes This Week Weekly forecast from 23rd April to 29th April 2021 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) This week, things turn out as you want Sometimes it pays to do someone else’s Your innermost desire is likely to be real- There is an outside chance of someone them to! Some of you are likely to get much bidding, rather than having your own way. ized soon, so rejoice. Marriage of the eli- from outside town coming and meeting mental solace in the company of your near Hurdles appearing on the professional front gible is on the cards. Interest from savings you. A victory of sorts is foreseen on the and dear ones. Help required on the do- are likely to make things difficult for you. promises to keep you in a happy financial professional front. Academic goal is likely mestic front will be forthcoming. Things Hectic workplace schedule threatens to im- state. Opportunities for netting new con- to be achieved by the dint of your hard remain favorable on the work front. Your pinge upon your leisure time. Those travel- tracts come to you and add to your profits. work. Much joy is foreseen on the romantic expertise will be much in demand at work. ling on a business trip will find things work- Recognition at work will encourage you to front as lover goes out of the way to impress You may begin going steady with someone ing out favourably. Uncontrolled expenses give in your best. An opportunity for meet- you. Keeping a close watch on a property you have fallen in love with. Much excite- are likely to upset your budget. It will be in ing someone who is away from home may issue will be in your interest. Good times ment awaits you on a soon-to-materialize your interest to not force your opinions on come to you soon. You remain fit and en- are foreseen on the health front. leisure trip. others. Health remains satisfactory. ergetic. Lucky No.: 18 Lucky No.: 3 Lucky No.: 9/Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky No.: 22/Lucky Colour: Dark Grey Lucky Colour: Golden Lucky Colour: Sea Green LEO SCORPIO AQUARIUS TAURUS (July 23-August 23) (October 24-November 22) (January 22-February 19) (April 21-May 20) Someone’s help on the academic front is Someone is likely to help you out in a Setting priorities for buying certain items You will need to be sensitive to the likely to bring you at par with others. Your difficult situation. Good showing on the may keep you busy. You will manage to needs of someone close. This is the time popularity on the social front is likely to professional front will get a lot of praise create a favorable environment on the work to reset your priorities in life. Doing what bring you on the center stage. Some of you from superiors. You will be able to follow front. you are passionate about may be on your are likely to get lucky and fall in love. Your your heart and get close to someone you Your decisions at work are likely to mind, but be realistic in your approach. You go-getting spirit is likely to make you the desire on the romantic front. Much profit is prove an asset to the organization. Caring may make plans to visit someone you had frontrunner on the professional front. Bliss- foreseen in tapping lucrative opportunities. for someone on the family front is likely to wanted to meet for long. Some of you may ful existence is foretold for the newly mar- Getting full support of your near and dear enhance your reputation socially. Working feel a bit constrained in the present set up at ried. A long journey promises a great time ones on the social front can be expected. women will be able to balance housework work. This may lead to frustration if noth- for some. Time is ripe to acquire property. You will manage to keep an ailment in and job admirably. Property is likely to be ing is done immediately. Lucky No.: 2/Lucky Colour: Lemon check. acquired by some. Lucky No.: 6Lucky Colour: Crimson Lucky No.: 2 Lucky No.: 15 VIRGO Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Colour: Cream GEMINI (August 24-September 23) (May 21-June 21) Someone’s frank opinion may be hurtful, SAGITTARIUS PISCES You will find much excitement in social but is likely to benefit you in the long run. (November 23-December 21) (February 20-March 20) interaction in this week. A breakthrough of You will be able to win those who matter You may have to burn the midnight oil Don’t take risks, where chances of get- sorts is imminent in whatever you are in- solely on the basis of your performance. just to cope up with the work piled on you. ting caught are likely. You may not be given volved in at work. Good showing on the Networking will come in handy for remov- Investing in people is likely to bring you full guidance in a project that is to be deliv- academic front will motivate you to put ing obstacles in getting something sanc- onto the social center stage. Much respect ered soon. Your earning capacity may leave your nose to the grindstone. Invitation to a tioned. An initiative taken by you on the and adulation is in store for some on the much to be desired. You can get motivated celebrity do may be expected, so look your social front will be welcomed. A good un- family front. Those in love may begin mak- to take up some form of physical activity best! Love life is likely to pass through an derstanding amongst family members will ing some long-term plans. Love and under- for health reasons. A chatterbox of a person excellent phase, as you lovingly groom help maintain domestic peace and serenity. standing is achieved by newlyweds. It will threatens to eat up your time, so avoid him your relationship. Health worries will be- A budding office romance cannot be ruled be important for you to conserve money or or her like plague! Matters spiritual may come a thing of the past. out for some. you may end up touching your savings. exert a pull on you. Lucky No.: 5 Lucky No.: 18 Lucky No.: 18 Lucky No.: 3 Lucky Colour: All shades of Green Lucky Colour: Golden Brown Lucky Colour: Magenta Lucky Colour: Purple

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Weekly Predictions for indulge your self in. Concen- tuitions as they tell you more {those born on the 6th, 15th Number 8 {SATURN} the week {23rd April To trate on your strengths and try than what you might hear. Try and 24th in any month} {those born on the 8th, 17th 28th April 2021} to overcome your weaknesses and develop the attitude of Be conscious of what you and 26th in any month} by being a bit tactful. the ant that collects food for eat and avoid overindulgence. You are used to the ups and Number 1 {SUN}: {Those You have the ability of ful- the winter months and not the The week holds good news downs of life and have al- born on the 1st, 10th, 19th filling your dreams if you toil grasshopper that plays and for you and might start a se- ready mastered the art of ma- and 28th in any month} hard and not take the shortcut. chides in the warm sun. A ries of favorable associations. neuvering the car of life well. The week may not look as Lucky Days: Wednesday penny saved is penny earned. Love life will be steady and Important news can be ex- promising from the distance and Saturday. Family matter might keep those looking for a perfect pected towards the end of the but don’t lose hope and keep you occupied during the match might meet someone week that can change things going ahead. Things might Number 3 {JUPITER} week. special. Financially things the way they are presently. improve in the later part of {Those born on the 3rd, Lucky Days: Wednesday will better in times to come. Try and wear the colors as- the week and then go smooth- 12th, 21st and 30th in any and Saturday. Lucky Days: Tuesday and sociated with love for added ly. Hard work and toil always month} Friday. benefits during the week. pays off in the end and you The seeker in you helps you Number 5 {MERCURY} Lucky Days: Monday and will eventually reap the fruits achieve whatever you desire {those born on the 5th, 14th Number 7 {NEPTUNE} Tuesday. of your efforts. Try and listen in life. Personal relationships and 23rd in any month} {those born on the 7th, 16th to other opinion even if they will most likely be the source Try and take the week easy and 25th in any month} Number 9 {MARS} {those clash with yours, maybe they of your energy and assist you and give more time to your- The darkest night brings born on the 9th, 18th and have a better option. in your success. Good news is self. All work and no play with it the brightest morn- 27th in any month} Lucky Days: Wednesday on the way to bring back the can make jack a dull boy. ings and filters hope in all. Your impulsive behav- and Saturday. enthusiasm in your life. The week might be favorable This week might just make ior can get you in trouble if Monetarily the week seems for those looking for a career you practically live this expe- you do not practice caution. Number 2 {MOON} to be promising and might change in their life. Your en- rience. Just keep faith in the Words like arrows can’t be {Those born on the 2nd, bring more than expected. ergy and warmth can be the almighty and don’t stop your taken back so try and think 11th, 20th and 29th in any Lucky Days: Tuesday and source of your goodwill and efforts. Everything is well before you speak in haste. month} Friday. get more people attracted to that ends well. The week holds a lot of sur- Lucrative partnerships you. Idealism in life should Your creativity will find prises in store for you if you might tempt you to get in- Number 4 {URANUS} change with the times and not takers and people who under- channelize your energies and volved but try and avoid {Those born on the 4th, be stagnant. stand you well in the long run. flow with the current and not them. You romantic nature 13th, 22nd and 31st in any Lucky Days: Monday and Lucky Days: Wednesday against it. and creativity will help you month} Tuesday. and Saturday. Lucky Days: Tuesday and enhance whatever work you Listen carefully to your in- Number 6 {VENUS} Friday. Toronto Issues First Debenture Of Year To Fund Key Projects TORONTO: The City of Toronto has ronment and Energy, Corporate Real Es- tors can contact their financial institutions projects that support the City’s recovery issued a new debenture for $350 million tate Management, Facilities Management to inquire about investing in the City of and rebuild efforts, and improve the City to help finance key capital projects. This and Exhibition Place. Toronto’s debentures. for years to come.” is the City’s first debenture issuance this This issuance has a total of 36 buyers More information about the City’s De- - Councillor Gary Crawford (Scarbor- year, with a low all-in cost of 2.958 per and was slightly oversubscribed. Despite benture Programs is available at https:// ough-Southwest), Budget Committee cent. the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for mu- www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget- Chair said: “While capital markets remain This conventional bond issue, with a 30- nicipal bonds has remained strong, dem- finances/city-finance/investor-relations/. volatile due to the COVID-19 pandemic, year maturity and a coupon interest rate onstrating the confidence investors have in Mayor John Tory said: “Right now, in- investors are positive about economic re- of 2.90 per cent, will mature on April 29, the City of Toronto and the local economy. vestors are looking for stable investment covery, given the global vaccination roll- 2051. It was issued April 14 and will settle Toronto has one of the largest munici- opportunities, and the City is happy to out. Investor demand for municipal bonds on April 29, 2021. pal borrowing programs in Canada. It is deliver sustainable and financially respon- with a long maturity is high – expressions The proceeds from this issuance will be a regular issuer in the public Canadian sible outcomes. of interest were greater than the amount used to fund previously approved capital debt market, with several sinking fund de- “The success of this deal is a positive for the $350 million being sold. This re- projects from several City divisions and bentures each year. Debenture issues are indication how investors feel about the flects the confidence investors have in the agencies, including Toronto Transit Com- initially distributed and traded by several City of Toronto. The low cost of borrow- local economy and the City of Toronto’s mission, Transportation Services, Envi- Canadian investment dealers. Retail inves- ing will help us finance more key capital credibility.” www.WeeklyVoice.com Matrimonial Friday, April 23, 2021 | A-15

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Home sales recorded over Cana- “We spent a lot of time over the dian MLS® Systems climbed 5.2% last year talking about pent-up de- between February and March 2021 mand, but I think now is a good time to set another new all-time record. to talk about pent-up supply, which In the face of continuing strong may be the answer to the question demand, the increase in sales was everyone is asking right now,” said likely the result of an increase in Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior new supply. Economist. The month-over-month increase “2020 was the year that home in national sales activity from Feb- became everything, so in hindsight ruary to March was broad-based it’s not that surprising that so many and generally in line with locations people who did not have one in where more new listings became which to ride out the pandemic re- available. Sales gains were larg- ally wanted one, while so many of est in March in Greater Vancouver, those who did have a home to hun- Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton-Bur- ker down in were not inclined to lington and Ottawa. give it up. Actual (not seasonally adjusted) “It stands to reason then, that as sales activity posted a 76.2% y-o-y the uncertainty caused and danger gain in March, though year-over- posed by COVID wind down, some year comparisons will be extremely owners who would not sell dur- stretched this spring because of last ing a global pandemic will emerge year’s initial lockdown period. with properties for sale, while at the In line with heightened activity same time some of the urgency on since last summer, sales set a new the demand side could dissipate. record for the month of March by a We’ll only know in the fullness of considerable margin (almost 22,000 time, but March certainly did noth- transactions). In fact, the 76,259 ing to disprove the idea. That said, residential properties that traded the third wave of COVID-19 could hands via Canadian MLS® Systems throw a wrench into the works of in March 2021 marked the highest a potential supply recovery this level of activity of any month in his- spring.” tory, nearly 14,000 more sales than The number of newly listed the previous record set last July. homes climbed a further 7.5% to “Seeing how many homes were set a new record in March. Together bought and sold in March 2021, with February’s big rebound, new one could be forgiven for think- supply is up more than 25% in the ing the market just continues to last two months. strengthen, and maybe to some ex- With the rebound in new supply tent it is,” stated Cliff Stevenson, outpacing recent gains in sales, the Chair of CREA. “The real issue is national sales-to-new listings ratio not strength in housing markets but eased back to 80.5% in March com- imbalance. That demand has been mand has been pressuring prices. demand playing out more on the than one month of record new list- pared to a peak level of 90.9% set around for months, but with the So the big rebound in new supply to sales side of things and less on the ings, but it looks like we may finally in January. The long-term average shortages in supply we have across start the spring market is the relief price side. be rounding the corner on these ex- for the national sales-to-new list so much of Canada, a lot of that de- valve we need the most to get that “That said, it will take a lot more tremely unbalanced housing mar- Continued on page 2 Realtor Cliff Stevenson Installed As Chair Of CREA OTTAWA: Cliff Stevenson was in 2019 and was CREA’s Chair- Manitoba Michael Barrett were Oudil, Valérie Paquin and Tim installed as Chair of the Canadian Elect in 2020. acclaimed in their positions, and Syrianos joining Ron Abraham, Real Estate Association (CREA) He is joined on the Executive join Regional Director for Sas- Phil Moore and Dianne Usher during its 2021 Annual General by Chair-Elect Jill Oudil, a for- katchewan Steven Bobiash, and who return to complete the final Meeting held recently. mer president of the Real Estate Regional Director for Atlantic year of their mandates. Stevenson has been a RE- Board of Greater Vancouver, Kari McBride on the Board. Also appointed to the CREA ALTOR® for 15 years and has Larry Cerqua as Vice-Chair and Elections were held for Region- Board of Directors is Stefan served as the 2016 Calgary Real Immediate Past Chair Costa Pou- al Directors for British Columbia/ Swanepoel as Adviser to the Estate Board president. lopoulos as well as CREA’s CEO, Yukon and Alberta/Northwest board. He is a past Chair of CREA’s Michael Bourque. Territories, with Darcy McLeod Swanepoel’s years of experi- Technology Committee, a past Regional Director for Atlantic and James Mabey earning seats ence in the industry will be in- Chair of the National Advertising Kimberly French, Regional Di- on the Board of Directors. valuable helping CREA journey Campaign Committee, held the rector for Quebec Georges Gau- Three Director-At-Large po- through the changes to a post- post of CREA’s Vice-president cher and Regional Director for Cliff Stevenson sitions were elected, with Jill COVID world ahead. B-2 | Friday, April 23, 2021 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com Home Price Index Climbed By 3.1% In March Continued from page 1 tory is another important measure slightly less than the record gain in surpassing the previous record of up 31.6% from the same month last ings ratio is 54.4%, so it is currently of the balance between sales and the February. 18.6% set back in April 2017. year. That said, it is important note still very high historically. The good supply of listings. It represents how While price growth remains larg- The largest y-o-y gains continue that the biggest increase in new sup- news is it appears to finally be mov- long it would take to liquidate cur- est in the single-family home space, to be posted across Ontario , fol- ply and thus sales in March was in ing in the right direction. rent inventories at the current rate of the pace of those gains decelerated lowed by markets in B.C., Quebec Greater Vancouver, which raised Based on a comparison of sales- sales activity. in March while price gains in the and New Brunswick, then by single- that market’s share of national ac- to-new listings ratio with long-term There were only 1.7 months of more affordable townhome and digit gains in the Prairie provinces tivity to its highest level in almost averages, less than 20% of all local inventory on a national basis at the apartment segments continued to and Newfoundland and Labrador. four years. markets were in balanced market end of March 2021 – the lowest pick up steam. Of the 41 markets The MLS® HPI provides the best The national average price is territory in March, measured as be- reading on record for this measure. now tracked by the index, all but way to gauge price trends because heavily influenced by sales in ing within one standard deviation of The long-term average for this mea- one were up on a m-o-m basis. averages are strongly distorted by Greater Vancouver and the GTA, their long-term average. The other sure is a little over five months. the non-seasonally adjusted changes in the mix of sales activity two of Canada’s most active and ex- 80%+ of markets were above long- The Aggregate Compos- Aggregate Composite MLS® HPI from one month to the next. pensive housing markets. Excluding term norms, in many cases well ite MLS® Home Price Index was up 20.1% on a y-o-y basis in The actual (not seasonally adjust- these two markets from calculations above. (MLS® HPI) climbed by 3.1% m- March. Based on data back to 2005, ed) national average home price was cuts more than $160,000 from the The number of months of inven- o-m in March 2021 – similar to but this was a record y-o-y increase, a record $716,828 in March 2021, national average price. 40 Homes For Veterans Experiencing Or At Risk Of Homelessness In Ottawa The Andy Carswell Building, Located At 745 Mikinak Road, Is Operated By The Multifaith Housing Initiative Ottawa: Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Pros- perity and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Develop- ment, and Lisa MacLeod, Min- ister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, on behalf of e Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Hous- ing, and Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, have announced $1.5 million to help create 40 homes for veterans who are experiencing or are at risk of The announcement for funding of 40 new homes for Veterans being made at a virtual meeting. Pic: Minister Mona Fortier. experiencing homelessness in Ot- Garry Pond, President, Royal tawa. Canadian Legion Ontario Provin- Everyone deserves a safe and cial Command, said: “The Royal affordable place to call home. Canadian Legion, Ontario Com- The COVID-19 crisis has made mand, our Branches and Ladies it clear that affordable housing is Auxiliaries have supported Vet- key to Canada and Ontario’s re- erans’ House since day one. The covery, as communities across the steps taken by Multifaith Housing country and province are dealing Initiative to eradicate Veterans’ with the devastating impacts of homelessness in Ottawa is much rising levels of homelessness and needed and a great step forward. housing need. The Legion will be providing full Veterans’ House: The Andy support for our Veterans, includ- Carswell Building, located at 745 ing a full dental program paid by Mikinak Road, is operated by the the Legion.”” Multifaith Housing Initiative, an Garry Pond, President, Royal Ottawa-based non-profit charity Canadian Legion Ontario Provin- that provides affordable housing. cial Command, said: This project offers veterans ac- Capt. (N) Paul Guindon cess to supports to help address (Ret’d), CEO, Commissionaires mental health and addictions is- Ottawa, said: “Being a major The Veterans’ House - The Andy Carswell Building in Ottawa. Pic: CMHC sues. Veterans’ House also in- donor for the Veterans’ House cludes an indoor gym, communal our veterans. With our partners in safe place to call home, and the City of Ottawa’s 10-Year Hous- project and joining the veteran’s kitchen, barbecue facilities, and a the province and the city, we are National Housing Strategy is a ing and Homelessness Plan. support group are just two of the dog park for service dogs. Resi- providing a helping hand for indi- big part of how we’re going to Veterans’ House is an important many ways we are giving back to dents began moving into Veter- viduals and families in need, and make sure that becomes a real- project, as it will provide units of those who have served our coun- ans’ House this February. in doing so, we are contributing ity. I know the great work that permanent housing for veterans try and their families. We have Funding for this project is be- to the economic and social well- the folks at Veterans’ House are and will help improve the quality been eager supporters of the Mul- ing delivered through the Cana- being of those who have fought doing.” of life for its residents, as well as tifaith Housing Initiative com- da – Ontario Community Hous- for and defended this country.” Steve Clark added: “Our vet- offer critical supports.” munity and share their passion to ing Initiative, which is a joint Mona Fortier said: “Supporting erans, who stepped up to serve Suzanne Le, Executive Direc- make a difference in meaningful program by the federal and pro- those in dire housing need is how our country, deserve a place to tor, Multifaith Housing Initia- ways. We are doing everything vincial governments. we build equitable prosperity for call home. These heroes chose to tive, added: “Thank you to the we can to help protect and stabi- This builds on a previous all Canadians. Multifaith Hous- serve our country, and now it’s Canada–Ontario Community lize veterans who are homeless or $6.5 million investment by the ing Initiative’s Veterans’ House our turn to provide the support Housing Initiative for this im- at risk of homelessness with safe, Government of Canada for Vet- is more than just a safe and af- they deserve.” portant contribution towards the affordable housing, supportive erans’ House in 2019 through the fordable place to call home; it is Lisa MacLeod said:“Veterans construction of Veterans’ House: services, and the dignity and re- National Housing Co-investment also accessible with on-site sup- deserve our gratitude, and like all the Andy Carswell Building. By spect they deserve.”” Fund, a key pillar of the federal ports, and will improve the qual- Ontarians, they deserve a place providing safe housing and onsite •The Government of Canada government’s National Housing ity of life for veterans in Ottawa to call home. I’m proud that our mental health services, the Andy previously announced $6.5 mil- Strategy. – Vanier who have sacrificed so $1.5 million joint investment has Carswell Building will give hope lion in funding for Veterans’ Ahmed Hussen sad: “Our Gov- much for our country.” helped make this project a reality for a better future to 40 veterans House from the National Housing ernment is investing in afford- Lawrence MacAulay, Minister and improve the quality of life for who are living rough or who are Co-Investment Fund (NHCF), a able housing here in Ottawa and of Veterans Affairs and Associ- veterans in Ottawa.”” at risk of becoming homeless. In program of the National Hous- across Canada to help create jobs ate Minister of National Defence, Mayor Jim Watson said: “The a concrete way, it says we recog- ing Strategy (NHS). The City and improve the quality of life for said: “Everybody who’s served elimination of veteran homeless- nize and thank them for their ser- of Ottawa has also contributed those who need it most, including Canada in uniform deserves a ness is one of the targets of the vice to Canada.”” $760,000 to Veterans’ House. WeWork India Raises Rs 200 Cr., Aims For Profitability In 2021 Bengaluru: Co-working ma- said it sold 10,000 desks during the jor WeWork India on Monday said January-March quarter. it has raised Rs 200 crore from in- Despite the slow absorption for vestors, through a mix of debt and commercial real estate with 5.53 equity. The company said that fol- million sq ft leased in Q1 2021, We- lowing the challenging period for Work remained bullish with driving the industry due to the lockdown sales and net absorption, with more last year, it has bounced back and than 7 lakh sq ft of area being sold pivoted to adapt favourably through (over 10 per cent of the total leasing new flexible product offerings. in the market). WeWork India said that it is aim- “While last year was challenging for profitability in 2021. ing for the industry, we have seen a “The new capital we have raised steady uptick in demand from mem- will help us in continuing our up- bers of all sizes, and we will con- wards momentum and truly explore tinue to remain bullish and focus on the potential of flexible workspaces the growth of flexible workspaces in the Indian market,” Karan Vir- in the country,” Virwani said. “We wani, CEO, WeWork India, said. are poised for sustainable long-term Announcing its “most successful growth and are aiming for profit- sales quarter yet,” WeWork India ability in 2021.” www.WeeklyVoice.com realty Friday, April 23, 2021 | B-3 B-4 | Friday, April 23, 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com

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Pic: Minister Hussen the Province of Ontario. come (or the shelter allowance of Delivered by CMHC, under to call home. Our investments home. Investments with munici- residents in our city. Supportive their income support) on rent. the National Housing Strategy will go a long way to effectively palities under the Rapid Hous- housing has proven to work and • The RHI Major Cities (NHS), RHI provides capital support those who need it most ing Initiative will go a long way is the type of housing we need Stream provided $500 million in contributions to develop new, by quickly providing new af- to effectively support those who to create for people in need of a immediate support to 15 pre-de- permanent affordable housing by fordable housing units to vul- need it most by quickly providing stable, long-term and welcoming termined municipalities that were covering costs associated with nerable individuals and families new affordable homes to vulner- place to call home.” – John Tory, identified in consultation with the modular multi-unit rental con- in Toronto, while addressing the able individuals and families to Mayor of Toronto Federation of Canadian Munici- struction; conversion of non-res- unique barriers faced by at-risk keep them safe.”“I want to thank Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, palities (FCM), based on highest idential to affordable multi-resi- communities. Our Government’s the Government of Canada for (Davenport), Planning and levels of renters in severe hous- dential homes; and, rehabilitation plan under the National Housing coming forward with this invest- Housing Committee Chair, said: ing need and people experiencing of buildings in disrepair and/or Strategy continues to provide af- ment which will help us continue “These buildings demonstrate homelessness. abandoned to affordable multi- fordable housing for those who to meet our housing goals. We all that we can achieve when we • Nationally, at over 4,700 per- residential homes. Investments need it most from coast to coast have remained committed to in- work together. With all levels of manent affordable housing units, made under the RHI are expected to coast.” creasing the number of affordable government, health and housing the RHI has exceeded its initial to support thousands of construc- Adam Vaughan, Parliamen- housing options in Toronto and partners and the community in- target of 3000. tion-related jobs for Canadians tary Secretary to the Minister of ensuring that we are provid- volved we can deliver the hous- • The RHI has received sig- from coast to coast to coast. Families, Children and Social ing support to those who need ing we need. As well as providing nificant interest from Indigenous Hussen said: “Our Govern- Development, said: “Our Gov- it the most. 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The app is now available on areas where Canadians live, work mate plan, A Healthy Environment net zero by 2050.” has announced a $50,000 invest- the Apple iOS store for download and play. and a Healthy Economy, which Imran Javer, Torque Network’s ment in Toronto’s Ecohive Inc. to in Canada. This investment supports natu- will further accelerate ZEV adop- Product Designer, added: “With raise awareness of zero-emission Federal funding is provided ral gas refuelling stations along tion through an additional $150 the global pandemic we are seeing vehicles (ZEVs) and help Cana- through Natural Resources Can- key freight corridors, hydrogen million for infrastructure and an Canadians and people all across dians make informed decisions ada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle stations in metropolitan centres, additional $287 million for pur- the world reconnecting with the when choosing their next vehicle. Awareness Initiative, supporting the demonstration of next-gen- chasing incentives for Canadians. planet and demanding a higher Ecohive is using the funding to the government’s ambitious target eration charging technologies The government continues to quality of life that is sustainable. develop Torque Network, a mo- to have all new passenger vehicles and the development of enabling support green infrastructure proj- Tech and a little bit of creativity bile application for the Electric sold in Canada be ZEVs by 2040. codes and standards. The govern- ects that will create good, middle- can help us achieve that. This app Vehicle (EV) community. The The government has invested ment is providing incentives of up class jobs, advance Canada’s low- was created to act as a catalyst for new app will provide EV owners, over $600-million to make EVs to $5,000 to increase affordability carbon future and achieve net-zero positive change and collaboration enthusiasts and industry experts more affordable and charging infor Canadians to buy EVs and full emissions by 2050. through the common apprecia- with a digital space to learn about frastructure more accessible. This tax write-offs for businesses pur- O’Regan Jr. said: “We’re giv- tion of EVs and other disruptive EVs, grow their network and com- includes establishing a coast-to- chasing them. ing Canadians the greener options technologies that are changing the municate with each other through coast network of fast chargers and These initiatives comple- they want to get to where they world for the better.” Mann, Marzipan And The Sea: With The Mini Cooper S 5-Door To Lübeck

Munich: If Hamburgers are back to a roving prankster who Literary pleasure is just a few drawn to the Baltic Sea beach, allegedly teased his fellow men steps away. “My childhood was they can first follow the signs to with all kinds of pranks in the 14th cherished and happy. I grew up Berlin. The Autobahn 24 not only century. with four brothers and sisters in an leads to the capital, but also forms The second stop on the tour is elegant town house that my father the first stage for a particularly also surrounded by lakes. Ratze- had built for himself and his fam- scenic route to Lübeck and from burg is also known as the island ily, and enjoyed a second home in there on to the sea. city. A few hundred steps, in any the old family house from the 18th After about 40 kilometres of direction, are all it takes for visi- century, with the motto ‘Dominus driving through eastern Schleswig- tors to reach the water’s edge. The providebit’ on the rococo gable, Holstein, it’s time to switch from Ratzeburg Cathedral is well worth which my paternal grandmother the modern-day expressway to the seeing and is one of northern Ger- lived in alone and which today, old salt road, especially behind many’s oldest Romanesque brick as the ‘Buddenbrook House’, is the wheel of the MINI Cooper buildings. Right next door, in a ba- an object of curiosity for foreign- S 5-door, which can show off its roque manor house, the dukes of ers.” This is how Thomas Mann brand-typical agility much better Mecklenburg once resided. describes his grandparents’ house, on winding country roads. The The route continues along the as Lübeck is also called, the ques- gineers. After so much high cul- the literary model for the novel historic trade route north is there- lakeshore towards Lübeck. On the tion automatically arises: what to ture, the sugar level can plummet. Buddenbrooks, published in 1901. fore the ideal terrain for driving drive through Grönauer Heide, see first? The old town with its A visit to the marzipan shop Nie- Much of the story takes place in pleasure on the way to the coast. you can also enjoy the benefits of narrow alleys? The corridors with deregger, a specialist in this sweet a “house in Mengstraße”, which The cockpit display and cen- the new adaptive suspension in the the small outbuildings behind the delicacy, will help. Here you can bears great similarities to the tral instrument light up in “Sport” MINI Cooper S 5-door. Frequen- merchants’ houses? The magnifi- discover marzipan in every con- house at Mengstraße 4 in Lübeck. colour mode, the newly designed cy-selective damping now ensures cent churches? Lübeck is part of ceivable variation. imaginable. As Thomas Mann based his novel on sports leather steering wheel fits an optimised balance between the Unesco World Cultural Heri- a strong bar, as a confection and historical reality, but transformed perfectly in the hand, and the four- sportiness and ride comfort. The tage and has a lot to offer. also as ice cream. it into poetry. After a chequered cylinder turbo engine with 131 go-kart feeling typical of the brand The ideal starting point for ex- And let’s not forget the nut and history, the Buddenbrookhaus now kW/178 hp responds spontane- can be felt in every bend. ploring the two-square-kilometre cream cake with a marzipan top- houses the Heinrich and Thomas ously to every movement of the After a good 20 kilometres, old town island is the market at the ping, for which gourmets will trav- Mann Centre, a memorial and re- accelerator. So it’s a brisk drive the Hanseatic city of Lübeck is town hall. The people of Lübeck el many a long way. If you have search centre in honour of the two past green meadows and lush reached. The first thing you see is spent 300 years building it, ulti- already decided on a large number writer brothers. fields through the sparsely - popu the Holsten Gate. The city’s land- mately combining several stylis- of souvenirs: There’s plenty of Lübeck is also home to the trac- lated countryside to Mölln, a small mark is quite crooked. But it’s still tic epochs from the Gothic to the room in the luggage compartment es of a second Nobel Prize winner town in the district of Herzogtum worth going in, because it will Renaissance. Right next door is St. of the MINI Cooper S 5-door. It in literature. Günter Grass lived Lauenburg, surrounded by lakes probably remain crooked for an- Mary’s Cathedral with its almost holds 278 litres when all five seats near the city from 1986 until his and known as the home of Till Eu- other 700 years. When visiting the 40-metre-high vault, which is still are in use, and can otherwise be death in 2015 and maintained his office, secretariat and archive in Lübeck’s Glockengießerstraße. The Günter Grass House is dedicated to the literary, pictorial and sculptural work of the writer. And finally, another Nobel Prize winner is a son of the city of Lü- beck. The Willy Brandt House is a museum and memorial to the Lübeck-born SPD politician, Ger- man Chancellor and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The last stop on the tour is the Lübeck district of Travemünde. Just 20 kilometres from the gates of the Hanseatic city lies the sea- side resort, whose history goes back to 1800 and which had its heyday during the Belle Epoque. New splendour and lively life are developing on the Priwall peninsula. The tip of the peninsula belongs partly to Travemünde and partly to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. For a few years now, the area has been completely turned inside out. A new holiday area is being built directly on the Trave River, where the four-mast- lenspiegel. The literary figure goes “Queen of the Hanseatic League”, a small miracle for structural en- expanded to up to 941 litres. ed barque “Passat” is moored. www.WeeklyVoice.com Friday, April 23, 2021 | B-9 voice entertainment Varma-starrer Ileana D’cruz ‘OK Computer’ Flaunts At Rotterdam ‘Golden Glow’ Film Festival Mumbai: The sci-fi series “OK Computer” will be screened In White at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), 2021. Accord- Cut-Out ing to the official webpage of IFFR, the series starring Jackie Number Shroff, Vijay Varma and Radhia Apte has been selected in the Bright Future Programme cat- Actress Ileana egory. D’Cruz dazzles in white, in her latest Instagram post that she shared on social media. In the image, Ileana wears an ivory coloured low-neck, cut- out crop top paired with a linen shirt. She completed the look with thin gold chains and earrings. As caption, the actress chose the sun and glitter emojis. Ileana’s latest release was the digital Vijay Varma.Pic:IANS film “The Big Bull”, An ecstatic Vijay tweeted on starring Abhishek Thursday: “#OKComputer is Bachchan. going to the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021! We are She will next be seen thrilled and honored to be the first in “Unfair N Lovely”, a ever TV series selected for the comic take on India’s festival’s Bright Future Program, dedicated to emerging film talent. obsession with fair Cheers Team @_PoojaShetty @ skin. The film is set NeilPage @Memewala @IFFR against the backdrop #IFFR2021.” “OK Computer” is a dark com- of Haryana, and fea- edy dealing with artifical intelli- tures Ileana opposite gence. The story revolves around Randeep Hooda a self-driving car that kills a pedestrian and an investigative officer played by Vijay steps in to

solve the case. Sudeepa’s ‘Vikrant Rona’ Abhishek, Aishwarya Mark To Open In 14 Languages 14th Wedding Anniversary Mumbai: Actress Aishwarya couple on Wednesday. Rai Bachchan on Wednesday “Can’t believe it’s been 14 shared an Instagram post of her years since your beautiful wed- anniversary celebration. Aish- ding! Still crazy in love, utterly warya and actor Abhishek Bach- gorgeous and the most fabulous chan had celebrated their 14th parents to Aradhya. Blessings marriage anniversary on April 20. and heaps of hugs and love - In a picture that Aishwarya happy anniversary @bachchan @ posted on Wednesday, she can aishwaryaraibachchan_arb,” she be seen with daughter Aarad- wrote along with a gorgeous pic- hya, posing against a backdrop ture of the two. of flowers. Abhishek can be seen Meanwhile, Abhishek in a in an inset, joining in via video message urged everyone to keep call. Aishwarya captioned the their masks on to stop the spread post with love-struck and heart- of Covid-19. He posted a picture shaped emojis. on Instagram, where he is seen The couple tied the knot on sporting a mask and sunglasses as April 20, 2007 at Abhishek’s he poses for the camera. “Please, residence Prateeksha in Mumbai. please, PLEASE KEEP YOUR Tina Ambani took to Instagram Aishwarya posts a picture. MASK ON! If not for yourself, Pic: Instagram/IANS to wish the “still crazy in love” think about your family.” ‘Radhe’Will Also See Pay-Per-View Release Mumbai: Salman Khan’s Eid by the government. But, consid- 2021 release “Radhe: Your Most ering the guidelines and safety Wanted Bhai” will see a pay-per- measures, we also need to de- view release in the digital space vise ways to ensure that the film along with its theatrical release reaches all of our audience. We Poster of the multi-language ‘Vikrant Rana’. Pic: IANS on May 13. don’t want to deny the audience Bangalore; Kannada star film’s director Anup Bhandari. The film is scheduled to open the choice of entertainment in the Kichcha Sudeepa’s next, “Vi- “We endeavour to present the theatrically across all Indian comfort of their homes during krant Rona”, has been scheduled world’s new hero, Vikrant Rona, states where theatres are opera- these times,” said a spokesperson to release on August 19. The mul- to the audience in the language of tional as per Covid protocols, and of Salman Khan Films. tilingual action adventure is set to their preference. The film is a vi- will be available on the premium “Radhe” co-stars Disha Pa- release in 14 languages across 55 sual wonder and, considering the pay-per-view service platform tani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie countries. pandemic, we feel the audience Zeeplex. Shroff, and is directed by Prabhu “(I am) Excited about the re- deserves to watch a film of such “It’s imperative that we all Deva. The film is presented by lease announcement, the post- magnitude in theatres,” producer come together and think of out- Salman Khan Films in associa- production work is going on full Jack Manjunath said. of-the-box solutions for cinema tion with Zee Studios, and pro- swing. Some of the best techni- As per the film’s team, “Vikrant as an industry during the current duced By Salma Khan, Sohail cians are a part of our film, and Rona” has planned for a 3D re- pandemic situation. We will sup- Khan and Reel Life Production. together we are working towards lease. Besides Kichcha Sudeepa, port the theatre owners by releas- The film is also scheduled to giving our audience a glimpse the film also stars Nirup Bhan- ing the film in as many theatres be released in the Middle East, into the world of Vikrant Rona in dari and Neetha Ashok in pivotal as we can, keeping in line with Salman Khan in ‘Radhe’. North America, Australia, New the best way possible,” said the roles. the rules and protocols laid down Pic:IANS Zealand, Singapore, and Europe. B-10 | Friday, April 23, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com South Stars Go Retro With Action Movies New Delhi: Action has been a perennial favourite genre among lovers of mainstream cinema, especially in the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. Larger-than-life heroism of southern superstars is now in for period twist. Many top actors are exploring the idea of reorganis- ing the action genre through retro themes pertaining to historicals, mythologicals, or crime drama set in the seventies, eighties or nineties. While the action brings in its quota of masala, the gran- deur of period cinematography Pic: IANS adds to the impact, giving fans something more to observe and set in the 16th century and tells mouli’s upcoming ambitious film NARAPPA with the sequel to his 2018 block- engage in. the story of naval commander stars NTR Jr and Ram Charan The film is a Telugu remake buster, “ K.G.F: Chapter 1”. Here is a list of highly-antici- Kunjali Marrikkar, who chased with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn. of the National Award winning This Kannada film is a period pated upcoming films from the away the Portuguese from the The film is set in 1920s, and is a Tamil film “Asuran”, which is crime drama set against the back- South, which promise action in a Kerala coast, all the way to Goa. fictional account of two freedom based on the 1968 Kilvenmani drop of the Kolar gold fields and different era: The film was scheduled to release fighters who fight against the massacre in Tamil Nadu. “Nara- Yash returns as Rocky Bhai, the MARAKKAR: LION OF worldwide across 5,000 theatres British and Nizam of Hyderabad. ppa” features superstar Venkatesh flamboyant retro don who makes THE ARABIAN SEA in 2020 but was postponed due to The film, said to be one of the and is under production. The film style statements in bell bottoms, This Mohanlal starrer is set for the pandemic. costliest ever made in India, is is directed by Addala. sun glasses and polka dot shirts. theatrical release on May 13. The RRR scheduled to release on October K.G.F: CHAPTER 2 The story is set between 1950s to National-Award winning film is “Bahubali” maker SS Raja- 13 in theatres. Kannada superstar Yash returns 1980s. Sunny Leone Goes On A Rashmika Thought It Was A Prank On Morning Hike On Kerala Hill Being Told She’ll Work With Big B New DelhI: Telugu star Rashmika Mandanna recently courted pan-India limelight starring in Bad- shah and Yuvan Shankar Raja’s new music video “Top Tucker”, and is all set for her Bollywood de- but. Rashmika has a working birthday on Monday, facing the camera for the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer “Goodbye”, which she has signed even before her debut Hindi film “Mission Majnu” released. Rashmika, who is known for roles in hit Telugu films such as “Geetha Govindam” and “Dear Com- rade” among others is amused that fans down South have coined the term “National Crush” to describe her. She prefers to underplay the adulation. “I am aware of it but at the same time I am not. I know that there is so much love for me out there but I am not swayed by it. I know where my roots are and I know what all this is. I am mindful of who I am a person, so it is not that I am like ‘Oh my God!, I get to be swayed away by all love, apprecia- tion’. I am totally grounded and my team hates me for it, but that is the kind of person I am,” shares Sunny Leone on a hiking trip. Pic: Instagram/IANS Rashmika, who shares screen space with Sidharth Malhotra in her debut film “Mission Majnu”. The Mumbai: Actress Sunny Le- film, the psychological thriller film is currently on floors and the actress will wrap one went for a morning hike in “Shero”. She was in Kerala re- her shoot in the coming week. Kerala on Sunday. cently, to shoot for the reality TV Her next film after “Mission Majnu” is the Big B- Sunny posted a picture on Ins- show “MTV Splitsvilla”. starrer “Goodbye”. Rashmika shares an interesting Babil Khan with a friend. Pic: Instagram/IANS tagram, where she is seen stand- “Shero” will be directed by anecdote about the film. ing on a top of a hill. She is taking Sreejith Vijayan and will be re- “Initially when I read the script, it was just about someone tell me’. Then the announcement hap- a selfie dressed in a pink coloured leased in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu the script because nobody told me anything about pened and I was like ‘ok, this is happening’,” Rash- athleisure. The actress is sporting and Malayalam. who was going to be cast beside me! I liked the mika adds and giggles thinking about her reaction. a no make-up look. Sunny is all set to make her de- script and later I was told that, Bachchan sir would The actress made her acting debut with the 2016 “Morning hike!!! The beauty but on the digital space with the be in the film and I was like, ‘wait, come again. Kannada film “Kirik Party” followed by the Telugu of Kerala and fresh air!”A she fictional web show “Anamika”, what?!’ It sounded too good to be true and I thought debut “Chalo”. She recently entered the Tamil in- captioned the picture. which is billed as a ‘gun-fu’ ac- someone was playing a prank,” she recalls. dustry with “Sulthan”. Rashmika believes she is a Sunny has returned to Kerala tion thriller and is directed by Vi- “Until the announcement was done, I was like, pan-India face because language was never an ob- to start the shoot of her upcoming kram Bhatt. ‘ok, is this happening? what is happening, please stacle in her mind.

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Mumbai: Actress Bipasha The snapshot shows Bipasha at Basu uploaded an Instagram im- the terrace, dressed in blue and age that captures her meditation. deep in meditation. On the work In the caption, she spoke of how front, Bipasha was last seen in humanity is the need of the hour Vikram Bhatt’s 2020 web series more than ever, during these “Dangerous” opposite husband www.weeklyvoice.com times of the pandemic. Karan Singh Grover. Her last- “Prayers for all. Humanity is released film is the horror flick Toronto Tel: (905) 795 8282 the need of the hour,” she wrote. “Alone”, also co-starring Karan. www.WeeklyVoice.com Bollywood Friday, April 23, 2021 | B-11 Ott Now Looking At Books For Inspiration By Anjuri Nayar Singh THE WHITE TIGER Based on Aravind Adiga’s Man Mumba: With OTT platforms Booker Prize-winning novel, the experimenting with genres and film has received wide acclaim content, there are a host of proj- for its theme. Starring Adarsh ects that are based on books. Gourav, Priyanka Chopra (who is Lately, we have already had also executive producer) and Raj- the Parineeti Chopra-starrer “The kumaar Rao, . Girl On The Train” that was based The film’s Iranian-American on Paula Hawkins’ bestseller of writer-director Rami Bahrani has the same name. been nominated at the upcom- The Oscar-nominated film ing Oscars in the Best Adapted “The White Tiger” was based Screenplay category. Bahrani on Aravind Adiga’s Man Booker was also nominated in the cat- Prize-winning book of the same egory at the recent BAFTAs, as name. The Riddhi Dogra-Mon- was Adarsh Gourav as Lead Ac- ica Dogra-starrer web series tor, but both of them lost out. “The Married Woman” is based THE MARRIED WOMAN on Manju Kapoor’s book of the The Monica Dogra and Rid- Bestsellers make good movies...Pics: IANS same name. dhi Dogra-starrer web series is Most filmmakers would tell drop of the book and the char- ferent from the rest of my work. volves around a brother and a based on Manju Kapoor’s book you they prefer not to replicate acter and adapted it to our story. These kinds of films put me in sister who happen to fall in love of the same name. The series is the book on screen, but merely The show adds a lot of external the homework zone. I couldn’t go with the same person. about two women falling in love base their narrative on it. situations and drama within the without preparing and accessing THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN and the circumstances that lead to Filmmaker Sahir Raza, for lines of the character,” Raza told a different side of me,” she said. Starring Parineeti Chopra, Kriti this. instance, insists he did not com- IANS. Here are a few notable shows Kulhari, Aditi Rao Hydari and UNTITLED SERIES based pletely copy Manju Kapoor’s While situations and story- that have been inspired from Avinash Tiwary, the film based on THE BESTSELLER SHE book while creating his web se- lines might be altered, playing a books: on Paula Hawkins’ 2015 novel WROTE ries. character from the pages of a COBALT BLUE of the same name was released a “The Bestseller She Wrote” is “It is such a different concept book is always challenging, says “Cobalt Blue” is a drama film while back, and received mixed a novel by Ravi Subramanian, re- that most people would fall in Parineeti. that has been written and directed reactions. volving around love, betrayal and love with it even when they read “The biggest thing is that I by Sachin Kundalkar. It is based The Ribhu Dasgupta film is a redemption. It will reportedly star it on paper. That’s what happened wanted to reinvent myself and on the debut novel of Kundalkar murder mystery and a psycho- Mithun Chakraborty and Shruti to me. We have taken the back- wanted to do work that was dif- of the same name. The story re- logical drama. Haasan. Arshi: Was Not Serious About Short Film ‘Live Your Fairytale’ Stars Career Before ‘Bigg Boss’ Slum Kids; Has No Professional Actors Mumbai: A new short film, titled “Live Your Fairytale”, features no professional actors, and captures the experience of five slum children who dine in a restaurant for the first time in life. The film by Arsala Qureishi and Jas Sagu had a YouTube premiere on Saturday. Twelve-year-old Maleesha Kharwa from Dharavi, known as ‘Princess of the Slum’, said: “I am very happy with where I am right now. There are times when Poster of the film ‘Live Your Fairytale’. Pic: IANS people see me somewhere and up in front of you and unravel a film was not ordinary as well. recognise me because of social new dimension. That’s how over- “Some of the shots in the film media. They actually tell me that whelming it was for us to meet are taken on iPhone. But when they are fans, which makes me Maleesha and her entire family. you have a story as raw and un- extremely proud and happy.” We didn’t know we were capable adulterated emotions nothing else “When I met Arsala didi and of so much love because we were really matters. But I am sure when Jas didi, I was very surprised as overwhelmed by their expression you see the film you won’t even they did so much for me, my fam- of love.” notice these technical anomalies. ily and my friends. My life has “Maleesha is a vivacious child As we iterated, we didn’t even changed and it’s a dream come and loves to make conversations. know we were going to get a film. Arshi Khan of ‘Big Boss’ fame.. Pic: IANS true for me. I would like to thank It is of paramount importance What they got was emotions and Mumbai: Actress Arshi to bring a change in me either by both my didis for this,” she adds. to understand that a whole new fragments of expression, which Khan, who rose to fame with her explaining things in a funny way Recalling her first meeting world has opened to Maleesha they then translated into a film,” stint in the controversial reality and also scolded me a bit. I’m with Maleesha, Jas says: “There and we are extremely grateful says Arsala. show “Bigg Boss”, says she was thankful to him, he inspires me,” are moments in life that change that we are a part of that inner The film released on Malee- not serious about her career be- she says. you fundamentally. They blow- world,” Jas adds. The shoot of the sha’s YouTube channel. fore the show. The actress says Arshi was part of “Bigg Boss that the show was a complete 11” and also came back on the game changer and marks a turn- show as a challenger in “Bigg ing point in her career. Boss 14”. “I was not at all serious about The actress, who has acted in my career and life plans. Just many TV shows such as “Vish” used to live an unplanned life and “Savitri Devi College & till the time I stepped into the Hospital”, wants to share screen reality TV show Bigg Boss. The space with Salman. show happened to change my life “I’m now focused towards my completely and has shown me a acting career. I’m learning more changed Arshi, inside me,” she about it after taking more OTT says. and regional projects. I’m open In fact, the actress adds that on doing more TV shows. But I the host of the show, superstar wish to share screen space with Salman Khan, taught her a lot Salman Khan some day,” she as well. “Earlier, people around says. me used to create controversies Arshi’s most recent work is the and used to blame me for them. OTT series “Raat Ki Rani Begum But Salmanji taught me how to Jaan”. She will also be seen in a handle (such) situations. He tried Punjabi music video soon. Mumbai Schedule Of ‘Sanak’ Ends

Some of the crew of the film ‘Sanak’. Pic: IANS Mumbai: The Mumbai Missed @VidyutJammwal and schedule of the Vidyut Jammw- our star @Aashin_A_Shah in al-starrer film “Sanak” has been this one! But soon soon soon! @ wrapped up. The news was kanishk_v @IamRoySanyal @ shared on Twitter by lead actress NehaDhupia,” Rukmini tweeted. Rukmini Maitra, who makes her The thriller is directed by Kan- Bollywood debut with the film. ishk Varma and produced by Vipul “This has been such a roller Shah along with Zee Studios. The coaster ride but also such a mas- film also features Chandan Roy sive pleasure! See you very soon! Sanyal and Neha Dhupia. B-12 | Friday, April 23, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com Brown Is A Good Complexion To Flaunt New Delhi: Indian showbiz is once again on the global map. “Delhi Crime” and Arjun Mathur won International Emmys, Adarsh Gourav had a BAFTA nomination. His film “The White Tiger” went to the BAFTAs, too, and is in contention at the Os- cars. Priyanka Chopra and Deep- ika Padukone hit the Hollywood highway. Manushi Chhillar was crowned Miss World 2017. It’s all happened before, you would argue. So, what’s new? The brown complexopm is part of Western cinema in this era of inclusivity. Pics: IANS The difference between now and what was happening even a ment. Those were essentially in- wood inclusivity is, at one level, act in Christopher Nolan’s “Te- key Man”, casting Indian actors few years -- say, about a decade - dividual successes that, of course, driven by the urge to expand net” and Ali Fazal co-starred with Sobita Dhulipala and Sikander ago, when “Slumdog Millionaire” also made India proud. markets, it started quietly in the the inimitable Judi Dench “Vic- Kher alongside Sharlto Copley of made India flavour of the season Not only these instances, we nineties, with the discovery of toria & Abdul”. Fazal also has a “District 9” fame. at the Oscars and Irrfan Khan or were also quick to latch onto Chinese/Korean/Hong Kong tal- role in Kenneth Branagh’s new Also, if Priyanka has had a Anupam Kher found their date anyone of ‘Indian origin’ phe- ent (that the West loves to cumu- Hercule Poirot mystery, “Death brisk career in Hollywood (roles diaries packed with Hollywood nomenon who made an impact latively call “Asian” lineage) in On The Nile”. Only last year, in “A Kid Like Jake”, “Isn’t It assignments, is that the success -- from Ben Kingsley to Kal Penn Hollywood films. Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripa- Romantic” and “We Can Be He- of Indians now is much more than to Padma Lakshmi to Dev Patel The success has been carried thi and Priyanshu Painyuli had roes” have followed), Hrithik individual accomplishment. to Kunal Nayyar. forward -- internally in the US by well-scripted roles in the Chris Roshan is said to have signed up In the West’s era of newfound There would seem to be a meth- giving cognisance to the Blacks, Hemsworth-starrer action drama with the US-based Gersh Agency. inclusivity, the triumphs of “Del- od about the people who made a and externally to every other skin “Extraction”. The gradual shift is best hi Crime” or “The White Tiger” mark as the West -- particularly colour. “Avengers” makers Joe and summed up in Adarsh Gourav’s or Arjun Mathur or Priyanka and Hollywood -- made its attitudi- India, given its large consumer Anthony Russo, who produced line, in an interview to IANS:. “I Deepika would seem like a stamp nal shift towards inclusivity. The base, had to find a place in this “Extraction”, have cast Priyanka feel this is my first international of endorsement that affirms India late Irrfan Khan’s global career, all-new mantra of inclusivity. in their upcoming series “Cita- film and just being nominated exists in the scheme of things. kickstarted mainly by “Slumdog Over the next decade, be sure del”, co-starring Richard Madden alongside people like Sir Anthony The success of past masters Millionaire”, and Priyanka Cho- we will be more frequent at the and Stanley Tucci. The Russos Hopkins, Mads Mikkelsen, Chad- who did India proud on the global pra or Deepika Padukone’s Hol- Oscars, and brown faces will be have also cast Dhanush in “The wick Boseman -- these people stage -- from Naseeruddin Shah, lywood arrival, happened around more commonly cast in bona fide Gray Man”. The Tamil superstar have been such a strong source Saeed Jaffery, Amrish Puri, Om the same time -- when Indians Hollywood productions. gets top billing in the film along of inspiration for me.” The shift Puri or Shabana Azmi to Mira stopped being mere ‘outsider’ What started with Priyanka in with Ryan Gosling, Chris Ev- in focus towards Indian talent in Nair’s “Salaam Bombay!” and characters in a script and Holly- “Quantico” or “Baywatch”, or ans, Ana de Armas and Wagner the West seems more permanent onto Aamir Khan’s “Lagaan” wood has stopped casting Indians Deepika in “xXx: Return Of Xan- Moura. this time. In the era of inclusivity, -- wasn’t necessarily tied to a as cabbies and waiters. der Cage”, has grown swiftlye. Elsewhere, Dev Patel makes Brown is a good colour to flaunt worldwide socio-political move- The deal is simple. If Holly- Dimple Kapadia had a defining his directorial debut with “Mon- on the global screen. Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Barkha Singh To Play Con Bride In Singh Star In Music Video Romantic Crime Thriller Series Mumbai: Actress Barkha Singh is all set to essay a con bride in an upcoming romantic crime thriller web series, where she features alongside Tanuj Virwani. “Essaying the role of Sonal Arora, a con bride who is wanted for fooling grooms after marrying them, was an exhilarating experience. I have seen similar characters in cinema but never imagined getting the opportunity to portray a con bride myself,” says Barkha. “The storyline of the show is quite intriguing as it revolves around the two polar opposite personali- ties, a con bride and a cop, who embark on an interesting misadventure of solving crime together. This role is completely different from anything I have done before, and I have had a lot of fun working on this project. I hope that audiences have an equal amount of fun watching it,” she further informed. The title of the web series is yet to be revealed. It will be releasing on Disney+ Hotstar. Barkha Singh. Pic:IANS Jaaved Jaaferi: Family Films Get Better Mileage On Television Mumbai: Actor Jaaved Jaaf- day is part of daily culture. So, I sion. He has fond memories of eri feels when it comes to mass am sure that when a masala en- working in the film, which tried Poster of the music video “Dil hai deewana”. Pic: Instagram/IANS entertainer films that can be entertainment that is meant for mass recreating the goofy flavour of Mumbai: Actors Arjun Ka- out dance track with a fun vibe, joyed with the whole family, tele- audience releases on TV, it finds the Govinda-Karisma Kapoor poor and Rakul Preet Singh’s which (video directors) directors vision is the ideal platform. a great mileage among the audi- hit of the same name that had re- music video “Dil hai deewana”, Radhika (Rao) and Vinay (Sapru) “When it comes to home enter- ence,” Jaaved told IANS. leased in 1995. released has released and it creat- have aptly captured,” said Arjun. tainment, especially cinema that Jaaved features in David Dha- ing quite an interest.. Arjun and Rakul are also set caters to the mass audience, after wan’s recent comedy release Composed by Tanishk Bagchi to appear in Kaashvi Nair’s OTT the theatre, the best medium is “Coolie No. 1”, starring Varun with vocals by Darshan Raval film “Sardar Ka Grandson”. Said TV. So, when a family entertainer Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan. The and actress-turned-singer Zara Rakul: “’Dil hai deewana’ gave film releases on TV, it gets a bet- film, which released on an OTT Khan, the song is pitched as a Arjun and me the opportunity ter mileage. OTT platforms are platform last Christmas will air party track. to work again after ‘Sardar Ka great but it is subscription-based on television soon. Jaaved feels “I had a blast with Rakul while Grandson’. It’s always fun work- and our good old practice of the film could attain bigger num- filming the song. It is an out-and- ing with Arjun.” watching films on TV on a Sun- bers once it is releases on televi-

www.WeeklyVoice.com (905) 795.0639 Jaaved Jaaferi. Pic: IANS “This was my first collaboration with David. Though we know each other for years now, we never got a chance to work together. So, when David called me saying, ‘iss baar apun kuch masti karenge (let’s have fun this time)’ in this project, I was more than happy! For us, it was a dream team of actors. On one hand we had Paresh (Rawal) bhai, Rajpal (Yadav) bhai, Johnny (Lever) bhai - so, for us we were friends coming together. Sara and my children were in the same school, I have seen this little girl growing in front of my eyes and now she is an actress. So, it was a special memory of shooting the film in Pick Your Copies From Transit and many ways,” he recalled about South Asian Stores Every Friday shooting the film, which airs on Zee Cinema soon. www.WeeklyVoice.com bollywood Friday, April 23, 2021 | B-13 ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’: Sloppy But Also Smooth... Ajeeb Daastaans (film on Net- mark sensitivity of Masaan and flix); Cast: Jaideep Ahlawat, Juice, the brilliant short film he Fatima Sana Shaikh, Armaan made in 2017, to craft two of the Ralhan, Abhishek Banerjee, most interesting characters in the Nushrratt Bharuccha, Inayat Ver- anthology (full marks to writer ma, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Sumit Saxena here), flawlessly Rao Hydari, Shefali Shah, Manav executed by Konkona Sensharma Kaul, Tota Roy Chowdhury; Di- and Aditi Rao Hydari. rection: Shashank Khaitan, Raj Ghaywan’s story is more than Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan, Kayoze a relationship drama. It is about Irani; Rating: * * * (three stars) caste and gender discrimination, too. Geeli Pucchi is about nu- By Vinayak Chakravorty anced storytelling. The short film probes into human psyche and It is provocative, for the way transforms into a story of how the it twists the very concept of love exploited can also strike back and -- from being an emotion that exploit. This is vintage Ghaywan demands unconditional sacrifice serving a layered narrative that to a mere tool for realising self- blends societal complexities of ish gains. It is flawed, too, for caste and class with the individu- the way it struggles to utilize that al cunning of its protagonists. unusual premise, while bringing A miserable excuse for mirthless slapstick.. Pic: IANS One fails to understand why alive its relationship sagas. Kayoze Irani’s Ankahi was cho- Ajeeb Daastaans is a curious in between, and then plummets in smalltown power games and takes care of the infant, Binny sen to be the finale of the anthol- bag indeed, if only for its wicked the end. money laundering. That sort of a overhears. The impact of the ca- ogy (maybe, they couldn’t figure entertainment quotient, and also The first story, writer-direc- combination driving the plot sure sual comment on the little girl’s out where to wedge it in). By all because it is a rare film coming tor Shashank Khaitan’s Majnu, makes the segment interesting, mind is bizarre, and leads to a means the least engaging of the out of mainstream Bollywood would seem like the most ex- aided by some fine acting. catastrophic chain of events. four stories, Ankahi is primarily that looks at love as anything be- plosive among the four -- on pa- Khilauna, the second story di- Mehta builds his story at a lei- redeemed by its cast. yond a sacrosanct sentiment. per, at least. A heartland strong- rected by Raj Mehta, is scripted surely pace, almost as if to allow Sumeet Saxena and Uzma The anthology explores that man Babloo (Jaideep Ahlawat) by Sumit Saxena. It banks on dis- the ending, when it comes in a Khan’s storyline has very little crux through four stories, di- marries Lipakshi (Fatima Sana content fanned by class divide to flash, to impart a sudden impact. surprise. Shefali Shah is Natasha, rected by Shashank Khaitan, Shaikh), daughter of a political lead its narrative to a climactic The ploy works. Khilauna is un- an affluent woman stuck in an un- Raj Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan and bigwig, mainly because his father tryst with the macabre. Abhishek usual and unsettling in its track- happy marriage. Her daughter is Kayoze Irani. The idea obviously told him to do so. Babloo declares Banerjee plays Sushil the neigh- ing the thought process of a child. losing her hearing, and her hus- was to explore a common theme on the first night to his wife that bourhood presswallah, who loves The film has fine performances band Rohan (Tota Roy Chowd- through varied lenses, exploiting she should not expect love from Meenal (Nushrratt Bharuccha), a by Abhishek Banerjee and child hury) seems least bothered. the creative acumen of four very him. As the wife looks around domestic help who strives to af- actor Inayat, though Nushrratt Ajeeb Daastaans is far from different minds. for love on the sly, the entry of a ford an education for her kid sis- Bharuccha doesn’t quite get into perfect as an overall produc- It doesn’t quite end up that way dashing young man Raj (Armaan ter Binny (Inayat Verma). Among the skin of her role as Meenal. tion. Individually though, each because the overall impact suf- Ralhan) in their lives will trigger households where Meenal works Masaan director Neeraj Ghay- of the four stories, irrespective fers from a glitch that anthologies an unexpected sort of triangle be- is that of the Agarwals, where a wan calls the shots in the third of whether they are sloppy or often face. Ajeeb Daastaans is tween man, woman and loverboy. child is born. When Meenal tells segment of the anthology, Geeli smooth, do stand for a shift in erratic in its overall composition Majnu incorporates the expect- Sushil how kids in houses as the Pucchi -- by far the most accom- mainstream Bollywood’s cin- and impact. It starts on a tepid ed emotions of amoral love and Agarwals are just toys for the plished work among the four sto- ematic mindset when it exploring note, hits a high with the stories violence, and also touches upon family, and it is actually she who ries. Ghaywan brings back trade- tales of love. Pooja Hegde: There’s So Kartik Aaryan Won’t Become Much We Took For Granted Mumbai: Actress Pooja Another Sushant, Warn Fans Hegde has reminisced in a new social media post about the times Mumbai: Soon after Karan when people roamed around free- Johar’s banner Dharma Produc- ly, adding that we have taken too tions dropped their official state- much for granted. ment on social media announcing Pooja posted a picture on In- lead actor Kartik Aaryan’s exit stagram in the wee hours of from the film, netizens started Wednesday night, from her vaca- slamming the production house tion in Vienna. alleging nepotism. “Back when people didn’t wear A section of netizens also masks and roaming around freely compared Kartik Aaryan’s posi- was a thing... There’s so much we tion with late Bollywood actor took for granted! #majormissing Sushant Singh Rajput, who was #takemeback #throwbackthurs- allegedly a victim of nepotism, day,” Pooja wrote as caption. saying Kartik is being targeted for not being an industry insid- Currently, she awaits the re- Kartik Aaryan. On right: Sushant Singh Rajput. Pic: IANS lease of her upcoming film “Rad- er’s child, just like Sushant. Fans he Shyam” starring Prabhas. are also threatening to boycott a user wrote: “You are doomed “Go hell with your 3rd class The film, which will be re- “Dostana 2”. Dharma. Kartik had completed movies. Actually your movies are leased in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, The statement issued by Dhar- first stretch of the schedule and pathetic. Always ruins the mood. Kannada, and Malayalam, is ma Productions on Friday eve- since 1.5 years putting up posts There are no stories. Only the scheduled to hit screens on July ning read: “Due to professional and appearances of the shooting nepo kids, those who don’t know 30 this year. circumstances, on which we have schedule. One more time you did how to act...” wrote another user. Radha Krishna Kumar has di- decided to maintain a dignified this to an artist.. “Obviously recasting means silence -- we will be recasting “ Out of hundreds probably be- another Star kid... to promote rected and written the period ro- Pooja Hegde.Pic:IANS Did you see mantic drama. Besides Prabhas Dostana 2, directed by Collin hind the closed doors. Try selling #Nepotism as usual,” wrote a and Pooja, the film also features Sharma, Kunaal Roy Kapoor, D’Cunha.in Please the wait forpaper... the of- this film to the audiences who are user. Sachin Khedekar, Priyadarsi Riddhi Kumar, Sasha Chettri and ficial announcement soon.” still interested in this nepo and fa- “Straight boycott!! Kartik Pulikonda, Bhagyashree, Murli Sathyan. While the comments section on vouritism crap. doesn’t need anyone. Self made the Dharma Productions official “Whatever chances you had for self star.. superstar,” wrote a fan. Twitter account was soon dis- the movie that’s gone too. Kar- Commenting on the Dharma Arslan Goni: Portraying 1990’s abled, netizens continued venting tik won’t be another Sushant we page on Instagram, a user alleged: anger on their official Facebook won’t let that happen. “Karan Johar is the flagbearer of Gangster Was A Challenge and Instagram accounts, where “Sushant’s case was a differ- nepotism in Bollywood.” the statement has been shared. ent one nobody was aware about “Please tell us which star kid Commenting on the Dharma his trauma back then but time has you will be casting, very digni- Productions post on Facebook, changed. Boycott.” fied indeed,” wrote a user.

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Poster of the film “Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu”. Pic: IANS Sale? Mumbai: Actor Arslan Goni arrogant, cunning and jealous. He plays the gangster Lala in the ac- was quite the leader of Mumbai, tion series “Mai Hero Boll Raha until Nawab, essayed by Parth Hu”. The actor says portraying Samthaan, shows up. negative characters is never easy. “Bringing out Lala’s frustration Community Newspapers “Lala is an extremely chal- and jealousy was fun. I enjoyed lenging and a fun character to working with my co-stars and the Your Local Social Network play. Imagining and attempting rest of the crew. It truly was an to portray a dare-devil gangster incredible experience,” says Ar- from the early nineties was quite slan. a challenge, and I enjoyed every The show stars Patralekha, THE WEEKLY VOICE minute of learning and growing Ganesh Yadav and Ankit Gupta. with it,” he says. It will stream on Alt Balaji and In the show, Lala is shown to be Zee5. B-14 | Friday, April 23, 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com www.WeeklyVoice.com zaika Friday, April 23, 2021 | B-15 Broccoli & Cheese Casserole Is Filling And Nutritious

A Wholesome Gingerbread Milkshake

Broccoli and cheese casserole. Pic: Sanjeev Kapoor Florets of broccoli stir fried several forms. Method with garlic, mixed with white Prep Time : 11-15 minutes Step 1 sauce and cheese, topped with Cook time : 31-40 minutes Heat olive oil in a non-stick grated potatoes and more cheese Serve : 4 pan, add garlic and sauté for – packed into a casserole and Level Of Cooking : Easy thirty seconds. Add broccoli and baked! If you want to feed your Taste : Mild toss. kid’s broccoli during the festive Ingredients for Broccoli and Step 2 season this is the most full proof Cheese Casserole Recipe Add pine nuts, white sauce and way to ensure that they gobble it ◦ Broccoli separated into flo- mix. Add salt, pepper powder and up gladly! rets and blanched 1 medium mix well. Remove from heat, add This is a Sanjeev Kapoor ex- ◦ Processed cheese grated ½ half the processed cheese and clusive recipe. cup mix well. Fusion cuisine is one that com- ◦ Olive oil 1 Step 3 bines elements of different culi- ◦ Garlic cloves finely chopped Preheat oven to 180°C. Trans- nary traditions. Cuisines of this 4-5 fer the broccoli mixture into a six type are not categorized accord- ◦ Pine nuts(chilgoza) toasted 2 inch square glass baking dish and ing to any one particular cuisine teaspoons top with the potatoes and remain- style and have played a part in a ◦ White sauce 2 cups ing cheese. number of innovations. ◦ Salt to taste Step 4 Fusion food is a general term ◦ White pepper powder to taste Place the dish in the preheated for the combination of various ◦ Potatoes parboiled and grated oven and bake for ten to fifteen forms of cookery and comes in 2 medium minutes. Serve hot. Almond Strawberry Cream Dessert Gingerbread milkshae. Pic: NewsCanada (NC) Get festive this spring • 1 cup Fairlife ultrafil- and summer with a wholesome tered whole milk gingerbread milkshake that is a • 1/2 cup frozen cooked perfect dessert for the entire fam- sweet potato ily. • 1/2 cup frozen banana No ice cream needed here, just • 1/4 cup ginger snap a few simple ingredients paired cookies with ultrafiltered whole milk for • 1/2 cup ice a rich and creamy treat. 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger This easy and decadent milk- • 1/4 tsp cinnamon shake was created by food expert • 1 tbsp maple syrup and blogger Vijaya Selvaraju and • Whipped cream (for was inspired by her love of gin- garnish, optional) gersnaps. • Crushed gingersnap For the perfect texture, use cookies (for garnish, optional) frozen sweet potato and banan- Directions: as along with Fairlife, which is 1. to a blender, add milk, Almond Strawberry Cream Dessert. Pic: IANS made from 100 per cent Canadian sweet potato, banana, gingersnap milk and has 50 per cent less sug- cookies, ice, ginger, cinnamon Celebrity chef Manish Meh- Whipping Cream 1 cup dices. Whip the cream along with ar and 50 per cent more protein and maple syrup. Blend until rotra of New Delhi shares an al- Holy Basil leaves (Tulsi) 1 tsp sugar. Do not over whip it or the than regular milk. smooth. mond-based recipe - ideal for the Sugar (powdered) 3 tbsp butter will separate. Gingerbread Milkshake 2. Pour into a glass and summer season. Serves: 3-4 Method: Mix the almond flakes and Prep time: 5 minutes garnish with whipped cream and Ingredients: Toast the almond flakes in the strawberries into the cream along Serves: 1-2 crushed gingersnap cookies be- Almonds 1/2 cup oven at 180 C for 4 minutes. with hand torn holy basil. Garnish Ingredients: fore serving. Strawberry (Fresh) 12-14 pcs Cut the strawberries into 1 cm with almonds/sliced strawberries. 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-16 | Friday, April 23, 2021 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com

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