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Project To Focus On Drinking Water Needs, page 6 Funding For Ontario’s Horticultural Societies, page 9 Agincourt Community Centre Reopens , page 13 Ontario Moves To Step 3 Of Roadmap Improvements In Key Indicators Allowing Province To Safely Expand Indoor Settings & Capacity Limits TORONTO: With key public health tinued improvement in other key public and health care indicators continuing to health and health care indicators, includ- improve and the provincewide vaccina- ing hospitalizations, ICU occupancy and tion rate surpassing the targets outlined the weekly cases incidence rates. After en- in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, in tering Step Two, during the period of June consultation with the Chief Medical Offi- 29 to July 5, 2021, the provincial case rate cer of Health the Ontario government has decreased by 23.3 per cent. As of July 8, moved the province into Step Three of the the number of patients with COVID-19 in Roadmap to Reopen effective 12:01 a.m. ICUs is 202, including three patients from on Friday, July 16, 2021. Manitoba, as compared to 286 two weeks “Thanks to the tireless efforts of our ago. The province expects these positive frontline heroes, and the ongoing commit- trends to continue over the coming days ment of Ontarians to get vaccinated, we before entering Step Three. have surpassed the targets we set in or- “Ontario has continued to see improve- der to enter Step Three of our Roadmap,” ments in key health indicators, allowing said Premier Doug Ford. “While this is the province to move to Step Three of the welcome news for everyone who wants a Roadmap and safely resume more of the return to normal, we will not slow down Premier Doug Ford at the Holly Community Centre vaccine clinic in Barrie. Pic: Doug Ford activities we’ve missed,” said Christine our efforts to fully vaccinate everyone who Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of wants to be and put this pandemic behind cent with two doses for at least two weeks, have received one dose of a COVID-19 Health. “While this is exciting news, we us once and for all.” ensuring a stronger level of protection vaccine and over 50 per cent have received most still remain vigilant and continue to In order to enter Step Three of the Road- against COVID-19. Thanks to the dedi- their second dose. More than 16.6 million follow the public health measure we know map, Ontario needed to have vaccinated cated efforts of Ontario’s health care part- doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been work and keep us safe. Vaccines remain 70 to 80 per cent of individuals 18 years ners, as of July 8, 2021, over 77 per cent of administered provincewide. our ticket out of the pandemic so if you of age or older with one dose and 25 per the population in Ontario ages 12 and over The province also needed to see con- Continued on page 2 Task Force To Review $1.9B In Extra Funding For Employment Equity Act National Trade Corridors Canada’s Roads, Rail, Air & Marine Shipping Routes To Benefit Vancouver: The National Trade Corridors Fund has offi- cially received additional funding of $1.9 billion and projects can now be fully financed, Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, has announced. Applications are now being accepted and assessed under the fund’s continuous call for proposals. Ministers Filomena Tassi and Bardish Chagger at the virtual Member of Parliament Ruby launch event of the Employment Equity Task Force. Sahota from Brampton North Gatineau, Quebec: Min- standing barriers that limit work- also joined Minister Alghabra in ister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, ers from reaching their full poten- making the announcement. has launched a Task Force to con- tial. The COVID-19 pandemic, The fund ensures that Canada’s duct the most extensive review of recent tragedies and movements transportation system is well-po- the Employment Equity Act since for social change have made this sitioned to attract further private- sector investment; reduce barriers its introduction. The Minister even clearer. Ottawa making strategic infrastructure investments. Pic: Omar Alghabra made this announcement along An official statement said: “As to trade; help businesses grow, with the Minister of Diversity we work to identify ways to make create jobs, and remain competi- marine shipping routes to foster needs in the Arctic and Northern and Inclusion and Youth, Bardish work environments more inclu- tive through the pandemic recov- domestic and international trade. regions by ensuring that at least Chagger, and the newly an- sive and representative, it realizes ery period. Omar Alghabra said: “As Can- 15 percent of the renewed fund- nounced Chair of the Task Force, it must recognize the lived experi- In addition, the fund builds ada emerges from the pandemic, ing is strictly dedicated to this Professor Adelle Blackett. ences of women, LGBTQ2 Cana- long-term resilience, and ad- it’s important that we support region. The Employment Equity Act is dians, Indigenous peoples, Black dresses urgent transportation projects that will create well-pay- “Right here in Ontario, the an important tool for Canada to and racialized Canadians, persons needs in the Arctic and Northern ing middle class jobs. By fund- National Trade Corridors Fund promote fairness, equality and with disabilities and other under- regions by ensuring that at least ing investments in our roads, rail, has had a tremendous impact in diversity in federally regulated represented groups in federally 15 percent of the renewed fund- air and marine shipping routes, expanding, improving, and mod- workplaces. Since its introduc- regulated workplaces, and ensure ing is strictly dedicated to this we’re building Canada back bet- ernizing our trade corridors. This tion in 1986, continued progress that the Act reflects the realities region. ter while increasing our competi- has resulted in tangible benefits has been made for the four desig- of today’s workplaces.” Transport Canada delivers the tiveness globally.” which help our ports, airports, nated groups covered by the Act. Over the next months, the Task National Trade Corridors Fund, MP Sahota said: “The fund roads, and borders. However, there is still work ahead Force will study the Act and con which supports improvements builds long-term resilience, and “With Brampton and the GTA to address inequalities and long- Continued on page 4 to Canada’s roads, rail, air and addresses urgent transportation Continued on page 3 Canada To Donate 17.7M AstraZeneca Vaccines Ottawa: Canada has an- She said that nearly half of Ca- nounced its decision to donate nadians 12 years and older are 17.7 million doses of the Astra- now fully vaccinated. Zeneca coronavirus vaccine to The government also an- low- and middle-income coun- nounced it was partnering with tries. Unicef on a donation-matching While addressing a press con- fundraising campaign to encour- ference on Monday, Procurement age Canadians to donate vaccine Minister Anita Anand said that doses by contributing C$10. the vaccine doses are a part of the All donations by Canadians Canadian government’s advance will be matched by the federal purchase agreement with the government, up to a maximum company and would be distrib- of C$10 million). The campaign Broker uted through COVAX. runs until September 6. BROKER COVAX is a global vaccine- Canada now has surplus vaccines to donate. Pic: IANS Anand said that if the Unicef sharing initiative jointly co- ance. “This donation is a result of vaccines in Canada, and with the campaign is maxed out, it will ordinated by the World Health our proactive approach to secur- demands of the provinces and ter- provide enough money to vacci- REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE Organization, the Coalition for ing hundreds of millions of Co- ritories for this vaccine being met, nate 4 million people in countries Epidemic Preparedness Innova- vid-19 vaccines in our initial con- we are now in a position to donate where inoculation campaigns are tions and Gavi, the Vaccine Alli- tracts. With close to 55 million these excess doses,” Anand said. Continued on page 2 A-2 | Friday, July 16, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Outdoor & Indoor Events Allowed With Limits Bala Menon Continued from page 1 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS haven’t booked your appointment Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) yet, please do so today.” Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu Step Three of the Roadmap fo- Harj Chaggar cuses on the resumption of addi- Amitabh Saxena tional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restric- Graphic Design tions in place. This includes, but Tamarind Tree is not limited to: • Outdoor social gatherings and Account MANAGERS organized public events with up Manu Ramachandran to 100 people with limited excep- Maha tions; ONLINE MARKETING • Indoor social gatherings and MANAGER organized public events with up Amitabh Saxena to 25 people; Toronto Mayor John Tory at the Albion Arena for the Home Stretch Vaccine Push campaign. • Indoor religious services, LEGAL ADVISOR rites or ceremonies, including ence centres, casinos/bingo halls, will also be required in some out- cluding the requirement for pas- Dr. Keshav Agnihotri wedding services and funeral amusement parks, fairs and rural door public settings as well. sive screening, such as posting a services permitted with physical exhibitions, festivals, with capac- Please view the regulation for sign, and businesses requiring a ACCOUNTS distancing; ity limited to not exceed 50 per the full list of public health and safety plan. Asha J Singhh • Indoor dining permitted with cent capacity indoors and 75 per workplace safety measures that Ontario’s epidemiological situ- no limits on the number of pa- cent capacity outdoors; need to be followed. ation is distinct from other juris- photographer trons per table with physical dis- • Concert venues, cinemas, and “Thanks to the continued ef- dictions and the Delta variant is Manohar Sagoo tancing and other restrictions still theatres permitted to operate at: forts of Ontarians adhering to the dominant strain in Ontario, ◦ up to 50 per cent capacity public health measures and ad- which is not the case with some Gross Circulation: 30,000 in effect; indoors or a maximum limit of vice, as well as going out to get CCNA Verified Circulation: • Indoor sports and recreational other provinces. As a result, on 29,997 fitness facilities to open subject to 1,000 people for seated events vaccinated, we have seen most the advice of the Chief Medical Aug 14, 2015 a maximum 50 per cent capacity (whichever is less) key health indicators continue to Officer of Health, face coverings of the indoor space. Capacity for ◦ up to 75 per cent capacity improve,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, will also continue to be required indoor spectators is 50 per cent outdoors or a maximum limit of Chief Medical Officer of Health. for indoor public settings. The of the usual seating capacity or 5,000 people for unseated events “However, the pandemic is not Chief Medical Officer of Health 1,000 people, whichever is less. (whichever is less); and up to 75 over and we must all remain vigi- will continue to evaluate this Capacity for outdoor spectators per cent capacity outdoors or a lant and continue following the need on an ongoing basis. 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This is in the vast majority of public health Mississauga, ON L5S 1T7 removal of a face covering, with dose of the vaccine, providing a Phone: (905) 795-0639 capacity limited to the number of alignment with the advice on per- and workplace safety measures, strong level of protection from Fax: (905) 795-9801 people that can maintain a physi- sonal public health measures is- including capacity limits for in- COVID-19, the province is ac- www.weeklyvoice.com cal distance of two metres; sued by the Public Health Agency door and outdoor settings and celerating eligibility to book a Email: [email protected] • Museums, galleries, historic of Canada, while also accounting limits for social gatherings, will second dose appointment, includ- sites, aquariums, zoos, land- for Ontario specific information be lifted. Only a small number of ing for children and youth aged Agreement # 40025701 marks, botanical gardens, sci- and requirements. Face coverings measures will remain in place, in- 12 to 17. Donation Of Vaccines Investment In Science North SUDBURY: The Ontario government is the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Minister Continued from page 1 wake of some evidence suggesting that, in investing more than $8.9 million in Sci- MacLeod. struggling to meet demand. rare cases, the AstraZeneca vaccine could ence North to support the 2021-22 opera- Science North will receive: She said that the AstraZeneca doses are cause potentially fatal blood clots in some tions, develop exhibits and online content, •Over $6.8 million operating and admin- coming from the advance purchase agree- people. perform maintenance and repairs, and istration funding ment the government struck with the com- Anand said the federal government was deliver learning supports for students and • $850,000 in much-needed capital pany and that these doses, which will be also holding a reserve of three millions teachers. These investments will help sus- funding to support critical infrastructure manufactured in the United States, will doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, tain operations, protect jobs, and support upgrades to programming space, habitats start being delivered to COVAX in the which she said the provinces have asked short and long-term recovery. and exhibits coming weeks. the federal government to hang on to until Details were provided on Thursdau • $150,000 through the Ontario Cultural The Public Health Agency of Canada and they’re ready to take delivery. by Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Attractions fund to help develop and pro- the National Advisory Committee on Im- The provinces have informed the Public Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, mote “Honouring Indigenous Ingenuity,” munization have “recommended” mRNA Health Agency of Canada that they have during an announcement alongside Guy a travelling exhibit with events and pro- vaccines such as Moderna or Pfizer over sufficient quantities of the AstraZeneca Labine, CEO of Science North. “Like gramming that will highlight the innova- AstraZeneca’s product. they need, which allowed the federal gov- many of Ontario’s agencies and attrac- tions and history of Canada’s Indigenous The recommendation was made in the ernment to make the donation. tions, Science North has been hit hard by culture through the lens of science. New Chief Named For Ontario’s Human Rights Commission TORONTO: The Ontario government Human Rights Commission,” said Patricia has nominated Patricia DeGuire as the DeGuire. “I look forward to using educa- next Chief Commissioner of the Ontario tion and other strategies to carry out the Human Rights Commission. commission’s mandate and bring together Patricia DeGuire was called to the bar our communities to address the unprece- in 1993 and is currently a deputy judge of dented crises flowing from the intersection the Superior Court of Justice. Over the last of two global pandemics: COVID-19 and 20 years she has served Ontario in several racism.” leadership roles, including the vice-chair “As my term as chief commissioner of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. draws to a close, I thank the extraordinary She has also been a member of the board of OHRC team who stopped at nothing to directors of Legal Aid Ontario, the Ontario deliver on the crucial human rights issues Board of Parole and the Immigration and requiring urgent attention in all sectors in Refugee Board. Ontario,” said Ena Chadha. “I convey my Through a distinguished career and on- best wishes to the new chief commissioner going community volunteer work, she has who will lead the next chapter of this in- demonstrated a commitment to human credible team....” rights, anti-discrimination and access to Patricia DeGuire is a founding member justice. and supporter of the Black Law Students’ “I thank and commend interim Chief Association of Canada and a founding Commissioner Ena Chadha for her exem- board member of the Canadian Association plary public service leading a remarkable of Black Lawyers. She was also first vice- team through a year of singular challenges president of JusticeNet, an organization related to COVID-19,” said Attorney Gen- she helped create to improve access to jus- eral Doug Downey. “Patricia DeGuire’s tice for people that don’t qualify for legal demonstrated knowledge and experience aid and are unable to pay for private coun- will build on the incredible progress made sel. In 2020, DeGuire won the Canadian over this past year and throughout the 60 Bar Association’s Touchstone Award for years of the commission’s ground-breaking promoting equality in the legal profession, work to advance and protect human rights. the judiciary and the legal community. I would like to offer warm congratulations Pending review by the Standing Com- on this nomination.” mittee on Government Agencies, DeGuire “I am deeply honoured, humbled and ex- will take over the role of Chief Commis- cited to carry the baton to lead the Ontario sioner in summer 2021. www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, July 16, 2021 | A-3 Ryerson University Gets Funding From Brampton For School Of Medicine Proposal Money Will Be Used To Identify Potential Locations, Including The Innovation District, As Future Site BRAMPTON: City Council Historically, Brampton has not has voted in favour of a $1 mil- received its fair share of fund- lion planning grant to help fund a ing in health care services result- future School of Medicine in the ing in hospital overcrowding and city. The funding decision fol- hallway medicine. An investment lowed a presentation by Ryerson in the Ryerson School of Medi- University President Mohamed cine gives the City of Brampton Lachemi, and will be utilized to an opportunity to change that.” support an official proposal to the A School of Medicine at Ryer- Ontario Government. son University will be designed The funding matches the $1 around five pillars: million in funding granted by the • Focusing on community cen- Province of Ontario earlier this tric primary care and the social year to support Ryerson’s School determinants of health of Medicine proposal. The pro- • Providing culturally respect- posal will detail Ryerson’s ap- ful care to communities proach to health education, with a • Leveraging innovation and focus on primary care, expanded technology to improve quality of use of technology to better meet care and patient outcomes patient needs, inter-professional • Providing future physicians practice and the provision of cul- A rendering of Ryerson’s planned post-secondary site in Brampton. Pic: ryerson.ca with the skills to develop inter- turally sensitive care. professional networks of health The funding also enables the cellor Mohamed Lachemi. “The care delivery and practice. This ton’s young, diverse and rap- care to achieve better outcomes university to collaborate with the new medical school will not only new approach will meet the cur- idly-growing community. This for patients City on identifying potential lo- dramatically enhance the health- rent pain points in the healthcare opportunity to invest in the Ryer- • Focusing on the aging and cations, including the Innovation care system in Brampton, it will system in Brampton and across son School of Medicine has come supporting seniors as a growing District, as the future site for the also build a foundation for a di- the province, both of which have at a significant time for the City, portion of our society gets older medical school. The university verse pool of talent to thrive in been exacerbated by the global as COVID-19 has intensified our Ryerson’s School of Medicine remains on track to deliver its healthcare and healthcare-related pandemic. A shared vision for a need for equitable health care planning committee has complet- proposal to the Province of On- sectors across our province.” School of Medicine in Brampton services,” said Brampton Mayor ed the first phase of community tario within the 18 to 24 month A School of Medicine in builds on existing partnerships Patrick Brown. “The Ryerson consultations with the Ryerson timeline previously announced. Brampton will offer a new ap- between the university and the School of Medicine in Brampton community and will now turn its “We are proud to have Bramp- proach to medical education City of Brampton, including the will ensure that the next genera- attention to a robust plan to en- ton as our partner in expanding in Ontario - one that draws on Cybersecure Catalyst and the tion of health care practitioners gage stakeholders in Brampton, healthcare education in Ontario the university’s commitment to Brampton Ventures Zone. can train locally in our city, in Peel and other regions. These in- and we are grateful for this show community, diversity and inclu- “We welcome the expansion of programs like disease prevention clude leaders of community orga- of support,” said Ryerson Uni- sion, and innovation to address more postsecondary opportuni- and health promotion; home care; nizations, health care businesses, versity President and Vice-Chan- the changing needs for health ties to meet the needs of Bramp- and, acute care hospital services. clinicians and clinical groups. Student Direct Stream Expanded In The Americas OTTAWA: Faster study permit appli- students. By expanding the Student Direct cation option has been made available in Stream to a more diverse range of prospec- seven Caribbean and Central and South tive students, we have great optimism that American countries international education will recover, and “As we emerge from the global pan- indeed flourish, as Canada emerges from demic in the months ahead, Canada’s In- the pandemic.” ternational Student Program can play an • IRCC first launched the SDS for important role in our economic recovery. China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam That is why, starting today, applicants will in 2018; it was expanded to include Paki- be able to apply for a study permit using stan, Morocco and Senegal in 2019. the Student Direct Stream (SDS) from sev- • Nearly 16,000 study permits were is- en listed countries,” an official statement sued in 2019 to applicants from the 7 new from the Ministry of Immigration, Refu- SDS countries, including about 10,000 gees and Citizenship Canada said. from Brazil and 4,400 from Colombia. The countries are: • Applicants who use the SDS provide • Antigua and Barbuda results of English or French language tests, • Brazil Image by StockSnap from Pixabay and proof that they have access to a student • Colombia Guaranteed Investment Certificate with a • Costa Rica more international students from a broad Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Min- minimum of $10,000 in it as additional ev- • Peru range of source countries. ister of Immigration, Refugees and Citi- idence that they will be able to financially • St. Vincent and the Grenadines International students who are currently zenship, said: “Our country’s diverse and sustain themselves in Canada during their • Trinidad and Tobago abroad and looking to begin or resume inclusive society, high quality educational studies. They must also have completed an The SDS was launched in 2018 as an their studies in person soon will likely institutions and opportunities to work or immigration medical exam and provided option to support faster processing for continue facing challenges in travelling to immigrate after graduation have made their biometrics before applying. eligible post-secondary students. Through Canada, with ongoing reduced flight avail- Canada a leading destination of choice for • In 2018, international students ac- the SDS, an applicant provides additional ability expected in the weeks and months students from around the world. The global counted for more than $22 billion in information up front, allowing officers to ahead. Students must follow their desig- pandemic has caused disruptions and dis- spending in Canada, representing 17.4% make a thorough assessment and final de- nated learning institution’s COVID-19 tress for everyone, including international of total service exports that year. cision quickly. readiness plan, including planning to quar- With the additional countries an- antine for 14 days upon arrival. nounced, Immigration, Refugees and Students are required to submit quaran- Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now offer- tine and vaccination details using the Ar- ing the SDS to students in a total of 14 riveCAN app before travelling to Canada. Those who meet Canada’s criteria as a www.WeeklyVoice.com countries. IRCC is committed to the con- (905) 795.0639 tinued expansion of the SDS in support of fully vaccinated traveller can be exempted Canada’s International Education Strategy from the quarantine requirement by a bor- (2019–2024) and its goal of welcoming der services officer upon entering Canada. Trade Corridors Fund Could Reach $3.9B In Investments Continued from page 1 mitment by the Government of Canada to being such strong economic drivers for work with stakeholders on strategic infra- Canada, this National Trade Corridors structure projects. Fund will be a huge benefit in our region. • The National Trade Corridors Fund • Budget 2021 is providing an additional is one component of the $180 billion “In- $1.9 billion for the National Trade Corri- vesting in Canada Plan,” the Government dors Fund for strategic transportation in- of Canada’s strategy for addressing long- vestments across Canada. term infrastructure needs in Canada. • This new funding will build on the • The quality of Canada’s transporta- $1.9 billion committed to date for 89 proj- tion infrastructure and the efficiency of YOUR ects nationally through the National Trade the country’s trade corridors are key to COMMUNITY Corridors Fund. With private and public the success of Canadian companies in the YOURNEWSPAPER, YOURLIFE sector partners joining the federal govern- global marketplace. ment with their own contributions, these • In the Greater Vancouver Region, the Leader in South Asian News in Canada... projects represent $3.9 billion worth of National Trade Corridors Fund is contrib- investments. uting $374 million for 16 projects to build Pick Your Copies Every Friday From South Asian Stores • Applicants who wish to explore fund- a more fluid road, rail, and marine gateway ing opportunities for their initiatives are through Canada’s busiest port. With part- encouraged to speak with Transport Can- ner contributions, this has brought $967 ada officials, who can provide guidance on million of total investments to support Tel: 905.795.0639 the process. trade and growth. • The National Trade Corridors Fund is a “The Government of Canada is com- merit-based program that helps infrastruc- mitted to strengthening its trade corridors, ture owners and users invest in the criti- which helps to grow our economy, ensure cal assets that support economic activity its recovery, as well as create good middle in Canada. It represents a long-term com- class jobs,” an official statement said. A-4 | Friday, July 16, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Canada And Ontario To Invest More Than $3.8 Million In Ottawa Infrastructure Projects Include Expansion Of Beacon Hill North Community Centre & Rehabilitation Of Municipal Buildings

OTTAWA: Communities projects in territories and Indig- across Canada are on the front- enous communities. line of the COVID-19 pandemic • The Government of Canada is and need immediate assistance to investing more than $180 billion ensure their public infrastructure over 12 years in public transit is safe and reliable. That is why projects, community, culture and the governments of Canada and recreation, green infrastructure, Ontario are investing more than social infrastructure, trade and $3.8 million to improve munici- transportation routes, and Cana- pal and community infrastructure da’s rural and northern commu- in the City of Ottawa. nities. Ontario is investing $10.2 Mona Fortier, Federal Minister billion in this program. of Middle Class Prosperity, As- • Through the COVID-19 Re- sociate Minister of Finance, and silience Infrastructure Stream, Member of Parliament for Ot- over $3 billion is available to tawa—Vanier, on behalf of Cath- provide provinces and territories erine McKenna, Federal Minister with added flexibility to fund of Infrastructure and Communi- Minister Mona Fortier announces funding of $3.8 million for 16 infrastructure projects in Ottawa, quick-start, short term projects. ties; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamen- including expanding the Beacon Hill North Community Centre. . Pic: Mona Fortier Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson tary Assistant to the Minister of said: “These priority projects will Children, Community and Social is investing over $3.1 million the expansion of the Beacon Hill This funding is an example of promote the health and safety of Services and Member of Provin- through the COVID-19 Resil- North Community Centre. the decisive action taken by both our residents and the environ- cial Parliament for Ottawa West- ience Infrastructure Stream of The centre will see the addition levels of government to support mental sustainability of impor- Nepean, on behalf Kinga Surma, the Investing in Canada Infra- of a new multi-purpose room, families, businesses and commu- tant City facilities while stimu- Ontario’s Minister of Infrastruc- structure plan. The Government a full-sized kitchen, universal nities. lating our economic rebound and ture; Jim Watson, Mayor of the of Ontario is contributing more washrooms, and new windows to The COVID-19 Resilience In- creating jobs in Ottawa. City of Ottawa; and Tim Tier- than $779,000. allow for more natural light. frastructure Stream, implemented “I am very thankful for this ney, Ward Councillor for Beacon The majority of funding will These improvements will pro- in response to the pandemic, al- support from the federal and pro- Hill—Cyrville, announced the support the rehabilitation of mu- vide residents with a more mod- lows the Government of Canada vincial governments, which will funding for 16 projects across the nicipal buildings, community ern and comfortable environment to invest up to 80 per cent of help us meet the future service Ottawa. centres and arenas across the city. to participate in social and recre- eligible costs for projects in prov- needs of our community and our The Government of Canada Among the projects funded is ational community events. inces, and up to 100 per cent for residents.” Funding To Develop Equity Act Is Important To Ensure Homegrown Products, Diversity & Inclusion In Workplaces Continued from page 1 sult with stakeholders, commu- Ideas & Technologies nities and Canadians on issues TORONTO: The Ontario gov- ceiving $109,999 in funding to related to employment equity. ernment is providing over $70.4 use state-of-the-art autonomous Operating at arm’s length from million to help advance ‘Ontario aircraft and underwater vehicles the Government, the Task Force made’ research and innovation at to explore remote and inacces- includes 13 members, includ- Ontario’s colleges, universities, sible environments in order to ing the Chair, Professor Blackett research institutes and research improve land-use management, and vice-chairs, Professors Ma- hospitals. The funding is being conservation and protection. rie-Thérèse Chicha and Dionne delivered through the Ontario • Lambton College’s Canadian Pohler, who bring a broad range Research Fund and Early Re- Extrusion Research Lab is receiv- of backgrounds, perspectives and searcher Awards programs and ing $417,533 in funding to help fields of expertise to this impor- will support the development of Small and Medium-sized Enter- tant work. The Task Force held homegrown ideas, products and prises (SMEs) develop and opti- its first in a series of meetings on sures, this will help build a coun- demonstrated the depth to which technologies. mize green, smart and recycling July 15, 2021. try where every Canadian has change is needed now. As we “Ensuring Ontario’s research- materials and technologies. The The Task Force has been tasked a fair and equal chance to reach look toward our future, we have ers have access to state-of-the-art Canadian Extrusion Research with making concrete, indepen- their full potential. an opportunity to make the kinds technology, talent and equipment Lab will position Ontario as a dent and evidence-based recom- Canadians and stakeholders of changes that will result in has never been more important provincial and national hub for mendations to the Minister of are invited to visit the Employ- more fair and equal opportunities than it is now as we support our material development projects. Labour on how to modernize the ment Equity Act Review Task for everyone to succeed—and world class research institutes, • The University Health Net- Act. Its final report is expected in Force webpage for more infor- that benefits workers, employers research hospitals and postsec- work is receiving $246,923 to early 2022. mation. They can also share their and all Canadians.” ondary institutions across the conduct research to better under- The modernization of the Act views on the review of the Act Bardish Chagger said: “Mod- province,” said Jill Dunlop, Min- stand heart disease and how it is is an important step in advancing by email at EDSC.LEE-EEA. ernizing the Employment Equity ister of Colleges and Universities. affected by diabetes. Researchers the state of equity, diversity and [email protected]. Act to reflect the diversity of our The funding will support 176 will also test new regenerative inclusion in federally regulated Tassi said: “The Employment society is a major step in build- research projects across the prov- medicine techniques to try to re- workplaces, including by ad- Equity Act is a critical tool to ing a consciously more inclusive ince and will be used to cover the pair damaged hearts using stem dressing the need for better reten- ensure that our workplaces are Canada. Systemic racism and costs of research operations and cells and engineered blood ves- tion and leadership opportunities equitable, diverse and represen- discrimination disproportion- infrastructure, including build- sels. for under-represented groups at tative spaces. The Task Force’s ally affect LGBTQ2 Canadians, ing, renovating and equipping • The University of Toronto is some of Canada’s largest corpo- work will be vital in identifying Indigenous peoples, Black and research facilities with the latest receiving $3,280,998 to improve rations. Creating more equitable, changes to help bring this Act racialized Canadians, and other technology. autonomous driving car technol- diverse and inclusive workplaces into the 21st century and embrace equity-seeking groups.” Examples of projects include: ogy in winter weather, in partner- will also help result in higher the true potential of all workers. Professor Adelle Blackett, • The Water and Ice Research ship with General Motors, LGE, productivity and better retention. The pandemic, as well as many Task Force Chair, added: “I am Lab at Carleton University is re- Applanix and Algolux. Taken together with other mea- recent and tragic events, has honoured by the opportunity to work on this timely and impor- tant review with each Task Force member, including my two vice- chairs. Task Force members bring a rich range of expertise and expe- rience to the table that I’m con- fident will offer a strong foun- dation for the recommendations that we’ll develop and provide to the Minister of Labour. Re- dressing systemic racism and discrimination matters deeply to workers and employers in feder- ally regulated workplaces across Canada, and to our society as a whole. Together, let’s cultivate a legacy of equitable inclusion and flourishing workplaces with a renewed Employment Equity Act that achieves equality.” • The 13 members of the Task Forc eare:, Professor Adelle Blackett, and vice-chairs, Profes- VISITORS, sors Marie-Thérèse Chicha and Dionne Pohler, are: Tao (Tony) Fang, Kari Giddings, Helen Ken- Davinder Singh nedy, Raji Mangat, Fo Niemi, Call For Honest Advice Kami Ramcharan, Sandra Sutter, Josh Vander Vies, Marie Clarke MONTHLY & ANNUAL PLANS - HARD TO BEAT OUR PREMIUMS Walker and Ruth Williams. • The Employment Equity Act applies to federally regulated SUPER VISA INSURANCE idustries and workplaces. www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, July 16, 2021 | A-5 Credit River Recognized As Protected Urban River Valley With New Permanent Sign In Mississauga MISSISSAUGA: Nina Tangri, MPP for Mississauga-Streetsville joined Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Tom Adams, Vice-Chair of the Credit Valley Conservation Au- thority, Norm Sterling, Chair of the Greenbelt Council, and Ed- ward McDonnell, CEO of the Greenbelt Foundation to unveil a new sign recognizing the Credit River as a protected urban river valley within the Greenbelt the City of Mississauga. The Credit River is one of 21 MPP Nina Tangri at the unveiling of sign. Pic: Nina Tangri MPP Rudy Cuzzetto with Steve Clark. Pic: Rudy Cuzzetto urban river valleys that connect belt and look forward to ways in generations,” said Steve Clark, the Greenbelt to the Great Lakes, which we can further conserve Minister of Municipal Affairs and inland lakes and areas beyond. these types of natural spaces.” Housing. These are the valleys of rivers The government of Ontario “That is why we are adding ur- that pass through cities or towns is in the process of undertaking ban river valleys to the Greenbelt and act as urban gateways to the what could be the largest expan- and also enhancing and protect- Greenbelt. sion of the Greenbelt since its ing two acres of land for every “We are incredibly lucky to creation in 2005. single acre where a Minister’s be surrounded by such a beauti- The Greenbelt protects envi- Zoning Order has or will be is- ful environment that provides ronmental, groundwater, and ag- sued.” numerous opportunities for us to ricultural resources. The consultation process, explore nature and engage with “The Ford government un- which received over 5,500 sub- our important ecosystems,” said derstand that there needs to be missions, saw overwhelming MPP Tangri. a balanced approach to manag- support for adding urban river “Today’s unveiling is an occa- ing growth while protecting the valleys and the Paris Galt Mo- The beautiful Credit River in Mississauga. Pic: Steve Clark sion for us to celebrate the Green- natural environment for future raine to the Greenbelt. A-6 | Friday, July 16, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com New Ontario Green Infrastructure Project To Focus On Critical Drinking Water Needs Regulation Changes Will Provide New Solutions For Food And Organic Waste Management TORONTO — Ontario is pro- tecting people’s health by bring- ing infrastructure investments to small communities to help them improve the quality of their drinking water. Starting July 13, eligible mu- nicipalities, First Nation commu- nities and Local Services Boards can begin applying for funding through the second intake of the Green Infrastructure stream. The Green Stream is part of the joint federal and provincial In- vesting in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Up to $240 million in joint federal and provincial funding is available for this intake, includ- ing $110 million from the Ontario government. “The people of Ontario need and deserve reliable and safe drinking water,” said the Hon- ourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s There is demand for dDrinking water infastructure in small communities. Image by Manuel Darío Fuentes Hernández from Pixabay Minister of Infrastructure. “The first intake of the Green Communities. “Federal funding ing water for everyone ture program, cost-shared be- ture and recreation projects. Infrastructure Stream was heav- through the Green Infrastructure • The current application in- tween the federal, provincial and • As part of ICIP, Ontario ily over subscribed. We heard the Stream will support community take for the Green Infrastructure territorial governments, and other launched the COVID-19 Resil- demand for more investments in projects such as clean energy, Stream opened on July 13, 2021 partners. ience Infrastructure stream with drinking water infrastructure in energy efficient retrofits, and to 408 eligible municipalities • Under ICIP, Ontario is invest- combined federal and provincial small communities, and we are waste-water upgrades. Canada’s with populations under 100,000, ing over $10.2 billion to improve funding of $1.05 billion. taking action to support residents infrastructure plan invests in 127 First Nations and eight Lo- public transit; community, cul- This includes up to $250 mil- living in those communities.” thousands of projects, creates cal Services Boards with eligible ture and recreation; green; rural lion in federal and provincial Across the province, funds good jobs across the country, and drinking water infrastructure as- and northern communities; and funding for municipalities to will target projects that address builds cleaner, more inclusive sets. other priority infrastructure. address critical local infrastruc- critical health and safety needs communities.” • Eligible applicants will have • To date, ICIP includes provin- ture needs to improve health and in communities by making lo- The Green Infrastructure up to 8 weeks with a deadline of cial funding of more than $1.06 safety. cal drinking water infrastructure Stream follows federal guidelines September 9, 2021 to submit ap- billion for over 265 local tran- • Through the Ontario Commu- safer and more reliable. to support the reduction of green- plications for provincial review sit projects; $116.5 million for nity Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), “Investing in cleaner infra- house gas emissions or enable and nomination to the federal 140 rural and northern projects; Ontario also provides funding to structure is key to our economic greater adaptation and resilience government through the Transfer more than $40 million for over help 424 small, rural and north- recovery and tackling climate to the impacts of extreme weather Payment Ontario website. 70 green infrastructure projects ern communities build and repair change,” said the Honourable and disaster mitigation. • The Investing in Canada In- through the first intake of appli- critical local infrastructure, in- Catherine McKenna, Federal It also helps ensure communi- frastructure Program (ICIP) is a cations; and more than $300 mil- cluding roads, bridges, water and Minister of Infrastructure and ties have clean air and safe drink- $33-billion, 10-year infrastruc- lion for over 270 community, cul- wastewater infrastructure. Nova Scotian Families To Benefit Horwath Calls For $1,000 From Early Learning, Child Care Pact Tourism Tax Credit To Ottawa: Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and the Premier of Nova Scotia, Iain Rankin, have Revive Summer Economy announced an agreement that will significantly improve early learn- NIAGARA FALLS: NDP Now, Ford and his government ing and child care for children in Leader Andrea Horwath is renew- have walked away from the idea the province. As part of the agree- ing the call for a $1,000 tax credit until at least 2022-23. ment, the Government of Canada for Ontarians to stay and play in In the Niagara region, tourism will invest $605 million over the Ontario this summer, just as the typically brings in over $2 billion next five years to help improve Ford government appears to be annually and directly employs regulated early learning and child walking away from the economic 40,000 people in 2,800 tourism care for children under six years boost for the tourism industry. businesses. But a recent Tourism of age in Nova Scotia. “Tourism businesses — restau- Industry Association of Ontario Through this agreement, the rants, campgrounds, museums, survey found tourism industry Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the virtual event announcing the governments of Canada and early learning program for Nova Scotia. Pi: Justin Trudeau attractions and more — have businesses saw an average rev- Nova Scotia will work together to been devastated by the pandem- enue drop of 69 per cent during improve access to quality, afford- ers and communities. access to high-quality, affordable ic. People’s jobs and livelihoods the pandemic, and the Tourism able, flexible, and inclusive early This agreement will fund criti- child care. are still at risk. Entrepreneurs’ Industry Association reports that learning and child care programs cal services, and grow a strong The Government of Canada dreams are on the line. And lo- 90 per cent of all tourism busi- and services. and skilled workforce of early also announced funding of $58 cal economies are desperate for a nesses have experienced a rev- With the federal funding pro- childhood educators, including million over the next four years boost,” said Horwath. enue decline. vided through the agreement, through the creation of a wage for the 2021-25 Canada-Nova “The Travel Ontario Tax Credit “This bill is a win-win,” said Nova Scotia will achieve an aver- grid and greater opportunities for Scotia Early Learning and Child is the help we need right now. Gates. “The Travel Ontario Tax age parent fee of $10 per day for professional development. Care Extension Agreement to Let’s give working families a Credit will supercharge our tour- all regulated child care spaces for It will expand not-for-profit continue initiatives funded in the well-needed vacation this sum- ism industry from the ground up children under six by the end of and public delivery of early previous 2020-21 agreement, as mer, and get the hospitality, arts by giving people the help they fiscal year 2025-26. By the end learning and child care with the well as to invest in infant care and and culture sectors back on track. need to take a much-needed va- of 2022, Nova Scotians will see goal of moving to a fully not- an accelerated early childhood For every dollar a person spends, cation. And just imagine the jobs a 50 per cent reduction in average for-profit and publicly managed diploma program, and $10.9 mil- they’ll get a dollar back up to we can save, the jobs we can cre- parent fees for children under the system. The system will be sup- lion in 2021-22 for Nova Scotia $1,000.” ate and the economic stability we age of six in regulated child care. ported by a new provincial orga- to support the recruitment and Horwath made the call on can give to our communities with This agreement will lead to the nization that will manage all reg- retention of an early childhood Monday in Niagara Falls. The this plan. creation of 4,000 new regulated ulated child care in the province. workforce. Travel Ontario Tax Credit is a bill “This long, painful lockdown early learning and child care The agreement will also support a Last week, the governments by NDP MPP Wayne Gates (Ni- is the result of Doug Ford’s poor spaces for children under the age child care system that is fully in- of Canada and British Columbia agara Falls). In 2020, the Doug pandemic choices — not the of six within two years, and a to- clusive of children with disabili- also took a significant step to- Ford government promised to choices of business owners and tal of 9,500 spaces by fiscal year ties and those needing enhanced ward making this system a reality adopt it. Then watered it down working folks. The Travel Ontar- 2025-26 following consultation or individual supports, and en- by signing a historic early learn- so families would only get $200 io Tax Credit will help undo some and engagement with stakehold- sures all families have equitable ing and child care agreement. back when they spend $1,000. of the damage he did.”

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His Highness greets students on a visit to the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya. | Pic: AKDN / Gary Otte / Reproduced from the akdn.org website

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, Khan promotes – compassion, pluralism, on Sunday issued the following state- human rights, and respect for diversity. ment on Imamat Day: We recognize the important role that “Today on Imamat Day, we join Is- these values play in building the diverse, maili Muslims in Canada and around generous, and prosperous country that the world to celebrate the 64th anniver- we call home. We are proud to have be- sary of the accession of His Highness stowed honorary Canadian citizenship Prince Karim Aga Khan IV as the 49th on the Aga Khan and honoured to host hereditary Imam – spiritual leader – of both the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto Shia Ismaili Muslims. This year, due to and the Global Centre for Pluralism in the global COVID-19 pandemic, people Ottawa. will mark this day a bit differently with “Ismaili Muslims have enriched our loved ones at home, but as always, with national fabric in countless ways over immense joy. the years. Today, as we work together “Since becoming Imam, the Aga Khan to fight the global pandemic, they are has worked tirelessly to improve the stepping up by donating cloth masks to quality of life of both the Shia Ismaili essential workers, providing non-per- community and the many places they ishable food items to food banks, and live around the world. His contributions, making vital blood donations in support through the Aga Khan Development Net- of National Blood Donor Week. I hope work, have helped advance humanitarian all Canadians take time to recognize the causes and civil society, promote health many contributions Ismaili Canadians and education, and encourage people to have made – and continue to make – to be more active and engaged in their com- our country. munities. Today, his work is widely rec- “On behalf of our family, Sophie and ognized by governments, international I extend our heartfelt congratulations to institutions, and non-profit organizations His Highness on the anniversary of his Millions of people across globally, including here in Canada. accession as Imam, and thank him for his “Canada shares the values that the Aga noble and important work.” Ontario have received their Victims and Survivors of COVID-19 vaccine. Human Trafficking in Peel Region To Get Support Do your part. Get your shot.

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Colours: Cyan Magenta Yellow Black A-8 | Friday, July 16, 2021 opinion www.WeeklyVoice.com Geopolitical Indicators In S. Asia Region That India Cannot Afford To Ignore By D.C. Pathak stay’ to protect human rights and Afghanistan was to be kept from fundamental freedoms. Making a heading into a civil war. The long speech of President passing reference to ‘the forever Joint Aggression Xi Jinping at Tiananmen Square war in Afghanistan’ he claimed If in President Biden’s scheme in Beijing on the occasion of that having degraded Al Qaeda, of things Pakistan’s strategic the CPC’s centenary celebration the US will now ‘maintain over partnership with China is of no on July 1 and the address of US the horizon capacity to suppress consequence for the US in terms President Joe Biden to the joint threats to homeland’. of the American global objec- session of the Congress earlier on Both President Biden and Xi tives, then the Sino-Pak axis that April 29 provide significant in- Jinping used the term ‘rebuilding opened up the prospect of these puts on the contemporary global our nation’ and ‘rejuvenation of two hostile neighbours planning scene that was marked by a de- Chinese nation’ as their respec- some joint acts of aggression on veloping bipolarity between US- tive theme points giving the im- our borders, is a threat which In- led West and the residual of the pression of a preoccupation with dia would have to face alone. world of Communism of the Cold their domestic scenario. The axis would create difficul- War era now led by China. However, their speeches also ties for India in Afghanistan and In that equation the present suggested a slow but definite ide- add to India’s concerns in Kash- profile of Pakistan is important ological polarization. Xi Jinping mir. Quraishi dismissed the June for India in determining the lat- Chinese Community Party Chairman Xi Jinping. Pic; IANS did not mention India and Biden 24 meeting of the Prime Minister ter’s strategic framework. The was silent on Sino-Pak military with the leaders of mainstream two Presidents were expansive be ‘bullied and abused’ by oth- reiterated the call of ‘one China’ alliance. The Chinese President parties of Kashmir -- the first about defining their domestic and ers was gone and any attempt by secured through ‘peaceful reuni- glorified the role of PLA that is such interaction since the annul- international policies that makes anyone to do that would ‘run into fication’. now strengthened in Ladakh sec- ment of Art 370 of the Constitu- it easy to identify the thrust areas the great wall of steel forged by President Joe Biden’s address tor under an independent General tion by the Indian Parliament -- as of their future approach and have the Chinese people’. to the Congress on the comple- -- this can be read as a message for a PR exercise and alleged that the an idea of how in their own ways The Chinese President talked tion of hundred days of his ad- India. President Biden talked of Prime Minister did not give any the two countries were visualiz- of ‘Socialism with Chinese char- ministration also devoted more to ‘terrorism having metastasized’ reply to the demand of the Kash- ing their role as a superpower. acteristics’ that believed in rule- the US domestic scene and while -- saying that Al Qaeda and ISIS mir leaders for full statehood. PAKISTAN STRATEGY based governance and a sound defining the American stand on were still there -- but he made Pakistan has been trying to cre- Pakistan’s current strategy is to system of intra-party regulations. various aspects of international no reference to Pakistan whose ate a lobby against India’s action be on the right side of the Biden In tracing the history of CPC he relations, laid emphasis on US re- patronization of Islamic extrem- in Kashmir in the UN and in the regime without allowing any let put only Mao Zedong and Deng sponding to threats ‘jointly with ists was globally acknowledged. Muslim world- Turkey, Malaysia up on its closeness towards its Xiaping on the top and evidently its allies’. It can be presumed that the Biden and Qatar have spoken against ‘all weather friend’, China. India identified himself primarily with AMERICAN PLAN Administration attached an over- India on Kashmir. President of has all pieces in place to firmly these two ideologues. The speech avoided any ag- riding importance to Pakistan as UN General Assembly- Volcan decide not only upon its strategy This found reflection in Xi’s gressive overtones. Biden talked a helpful factor in dealing with Bozkir- who is from Turkey, told for South Asia but its long-term proposition that ‘China trans- of rebuilding the nation after the Afghanistan. This should cause pressmen at Islamabad some time approach towards the developing formed itself from a highly cen- worst economic crisis caused by India some degree of concern. back that Pakistan should take global scenario, as well. tralized planned economy to a the pandemic and spoke at length It is in this context that the up the case of Kashmir ‘more At Tiananmen Square, Xi Jin- Socialist market economy taking on American Rescue Plan, Family recent TV interview given to a strongly’ at UN. He asked all ping attired in Mao suit declared the country from isolation to one Plan and the Jobs Plan -- the last prominent Afghan journalist -- in concerned to refrain from chang- that the Chinese nation -- com- that is open to the outside world one in particular was described as which Shah Mahmood Qurai- ing the status of the ‘disputed ter- prising ‘Chinese people of all across the board’. Xi asserted a ‘blue collar blueprint to build shi, foreign minister of Pakistan, ritory of Kashmir’. ethnic groups’ -- had achieved the that China leapt to world’s sec- America’. He laid emphasis on spoke at length about Afghani- In the prevailing global sce- first centenary goal of building a ond largest economy raising the ‘revitalising our democracy.’ stan -- becomes important. nario, India is required to be on ‘moderately prosperous’ society living standards of people from On the world scene, Biden Saying that Pakistan desired the side of the US as a leader of resolving the ‘historical problem ‘bare subsistence to an overall christened President Xi Jinping a stable, peaceful and sovereign the democratic world against an of absolute poverty’ and was now level of moderate prosperity’. of China as an autocrat who was democratic Afghanistan for re- advancing China and be an ac- moving to the second goal of This confirms the view that Xi ‘earnest about becoming the most gional connectivity and econom- tive member of QUAD, maintain making China a great ‘modern Jinping continues to pursue the significant and consequential na- ic progress, Quraishi remarked strong bilateral friendship with Socialist country’. economic route to becoming a tion in the world’ and warned that it was for the people of Af- Russia, insist on having a place Recalling how salvos of Rus- superpower while maintaining a China that while US welcomed ghanistan to decide what will be on Afghan round table, deal with sian October Revolution brought strong military position. The Chi- competition it will do all to de- the ruling dispensation there. He Pakistan with a strong hand on Marxism-Leninism to China and nese President presented Belt and fend America’s interests across highlighted the role of Pakistan LOC and develop the capabil- how CPC was born in 1921 to Road Initiative as China’s new the board -- he referred to unfair in facilitating the peace process ity of stretching China all along seek ‘happiness for the Chinese achievement in providing ‘de- trade practices, theft of intellectu- at Doha between US and Taliban LAC in the event of that coun- people and rejuvenation of Chi- velopment opportunities to the al property and military defence and participating in Afghan re- try indulging in aggressiveness. nese nation’, Xi contended that world’. of Indo-Pacific in this regard. construction. He talked of Islam- While diplomatic support of the establishment of People’s Repub- He emphasized on the mod- In respect of Russia, Presi- ic bonds between the two coun- friendly countries would be ex- lic of China (PRC) in 1949 was ernisation of national defence dent Biden stated that ‘we do not tries and predictably remarked pected, India has to muster mili- a victory of the ‘new democratic and the armed forces and as- want escalation but there will be that Indian presence in Afghani- tary capability to deal with the revolution’ over ‘imperialism, serted that ‘a strong country must consequences for its actions’. stan was larger than what it ought Sino-Pak axis, particularly in the feudalism and bureaucrat-cap- have a strong military’. On Hong Highlighting the importance of to be. The Pak foreign minister Ladakh sector on its own. italism’. He warned that time Kong, Xi accepted ‘one country US alliance with NATO, Biden warned that President Ghani must (The writer is a former Direc- when the Chinese nation could two systems’ but on Taiwan he declared that ‘we are back to learn to reconcile with Taliban if tor Intelligence Bureau) Switzerland - A Haven For Chocolate Lovers! By Puja Gupta excellence in chocolate making cal chocolatiers still using tradi- that goes back 200 years when tional recipes handed down from Did you know that your favou- Francois-Louis Cailler opened generations. Though the Swiss rite chocolate brands like Nestle, the first mechanized chocolate chocolate industry is founded on Lindt, Toblerone are all Swiss? factory in Vevey in 1819. He put tradition, it is always looking to Chocolates from this beautifully into practice all the tricks he’d break new ground which is one diverse country are famous across learnt as a trainee in Ticino with of the secrets of its success. In the world for a few reasons. 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No wonder then that they Last year, one of the oldest history of this sweet temptation are a happy lot. Swiss chocolatiers in the world while also savouring the delights Chocolate is known to have ex- -- Lindt, launched the ‘Home of of Grand Cru pralines en-route! tremely soothing properties and Chocolate’ in Zurich. This 65,000 One can also head to the Funky is a known brain stimulator. So, sq. ft., three-floor, multi-func- Chocolate Club in Interlaken the best thing to take your mind tional museum space dedicated to discover the art of chocolate off morbid news and thoughts only to chocolate, is devoted to making. these days would be to grab a bar the history and production of one The Club provides visitors of Swiss chocolate, uplift your of Switzerland’s most delectable with aprons, a chef’s hat and all spirit and relax! exports. the ingredients needed to step In the meanwhile, until you The space also houses the into the shoes of a real choco- plan your next holiday to Swit- world’s largest ‘Chocolate Foun- latier and create a personalized zerland, you can tease your taste tain’ which stands tall at 9m at Choco masterpiece! buds and take a virtual tour of the the entrance of the building, as In addition to the tours, the Lindt museum here: well as the world’s largest Lindt Montreux-Berner Oberland rail- https://www.youtube.com/ chocolate shop, a Lindt cafe, and way has dedicated a whole train watch?v=e2fOpOsAAdo www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, July 16, 2021 | A-9 Agricultural & Horticultural Societies To Get Funds To Offset Lost Revenue From Cancelled Fairs

Collage of Ontario’s popular agricultural fairs. Horticultural societies have been severely impacted by COVID-19. Pics: Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies

KINCARDINE: The Ontario “We recognize Ontario’s ag- Agricultural and horticultural government is providing $1.1 ricultural and horticultural so- societies have played a central million in additional funding to cieties play a significant role role in highlighting the impor- offer continued support for the in our communities throughout tance of agriculture to life in province’s agricultural and hor- the province and the COVID-19 Ontario for more than a century. ticultural societies impacted by pandemic has continued to have Supporting this sector at this crit- COVID-19. a negative impact on their local ical time will ensure that the long The pandemic continues to initiatives,” said Lisa Thompson, traditions and economic contri- place financial pressures on agri- Minister of Agriculture, Food and butions of the societies will not cultural and horticultural societ- Rural Affairs. “That financial im- be lost as the province recovers ies across the province as many pact continues to hurt these local from the impacts of COVID-19. will be unable to hold their pri- organizations and while Ontario • The Ontario Association of mary revenue-generating fairs is in the midst of a safe reopening Agricultural Societies is a pro- and events again this year. plan, our government is acting riculture and horticultural societ- OMAFRA understands our chal- vincial association representing The government will provide now to safeguard future projects ies can receive the grant without lenges during this pandemic and more than 200 agricultural soci- up to $5,000 for each eligible ag- and events.” having to hold their traditional recognizes Agricultural Societ- eties across the province. ricultural society and up to $1,500 The funding will enable agri- fair or complete their community ies’ value to their communities.” • The Ontario Horticultural for each eligible horticultural so- cultural and horticultural societ- projects. “On behalf of the Ontario Hor- Association is a volunteer chari- ciety, equal to their 2019 grants. ies to offset membership losses “The Ontario Association of ticultural Association, its 270 table organization that encour- This is the latest investment from and revenue so they can continue Agricultural Societies (OAAS) societies with 22,000 members, ages interest in gardening and the provincial government to to meet their immediate financial is very grateful that OMAFRA I would like to thank the Ontario related environmental issues rep- strengthen Ontario’s agri-food needs and work towards planning has continued to show their sup- Ministry of Agriculture, Food resenting 270 horticultural soci- sector, ensuring sustainability of future events within health and port and confidence in our Ag- and Rural Affairs for your con- eties from across the province. agriculture and fostering vibrant safety guidelines. ricultural Societies,” said Beth tinued support announced today,” • Ontario is working to address rural economies. The current grant program re- Howell-Veraecke, President of said Katharine Smyth, President the impacts that COVID-19 has This latest funding follows the quires agricultural and horticul- the Ontario Association of Ag- of the Ontario Horticultural As- posed to many organizations that January 2021 investment of $5 tural societies to operate their ricultural Societies. “Their fairs sociation. “Horticultural societies make up the fabric of communi- million to help support agricul- fairs, events and activities in or- and other local events engage and have been greatly impacted by ties, and is delivering an estimat- tural and horticultural societies der to qualify for funding. This involve their communities while COVID-19 and this funding will ed $13.5 billion in total support impacted by cancelled events in automatic one-time payment re- promoting agriculture and food go a long way to help us with our for people and job creators as part 2020. places the 2021 grant so that ag- awareness. We appreciate that post pandemic recovery efforts.” of Ontario’s Action Plan. Six Recreation Projects Approved In Province’s Northwest Region THUNDER BAY: Catherine - DC Motor McKenna, Minister of Infra- structure and Communities; Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health; Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Re- sources and Forestry and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ke- nora–Rainy River; and Bill Mau- ro, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, have announced joint fund- ing for six recreational and com- munity infrastructure projects across Northwestern Ontario. The Government of Canada is investing over $3.6 million in these projects through the Com- munity, Culture, and Recreation Stream of the Investing in Cana- da plan. The Government of On- tario is providing over $3 million, while recipients are investing over $2.4 million in their respec- tive projects. Among the projects announced are upgrades to Prince Arthur’s Landing Festival Area along the City of Thunder Bay’s waterfront. The project involves reorienting the stage and viewing area to im- prove the spectator and performer experience, upgrades to the elec- trical and backstage infrastructure for event and concert hosting, and health and safety improve- ments for employees, performers and spectators. This work will improve community access to a safe and renovated venue that residents will be able to enjoy for years to come. In Red Rock, funding will sup- port the rehabilitation of the Red Rock Recreation Centre. The project includes new siding, re- placing the roof, header and liner systems, flooring in the seniors’ room, bowling lanes, and the floor and ventilation system in the gymnasium. Other upgrades include the installation of five new accessible doors, a new fur- nace and ductwork to heat change rooms, and the addition of a new pool system and liner. Once com- pleted, this work will improve the facility’s energy efficiency and provide the community with ac- cess to a more modern and reli- able recreation centre. A-10 | Friday, July 16, 2021 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Dawoodi Bohras Honour Diversity With Unique Event Exhibition, Speeches, Song Form Part Of Outreach With The Mississaugas Of The Credit First Nations

On left: Carolyn King and MPP Nina Tangri. Pic on right shows: Amilsaheb Shk Behlah Ayman and Fatima of the Dawoodi Bohras with King and Tangri. By Bala Menon

MISSISSAUGA: “The world must learn about the different First Nation Communities of Canada, our distinct cultures, the past horrors of our residential school systems and it must all be part of our educational cur- riculum,” declared Carolyn King, Some of the artwork on display at the event’s silent auction. former chief elder of Mississau- gas of the Credit First Nation. da’ conferred on her by the Cana- Amilsaheb said. At an impressive outreach dian Government. Mayor of Mississauga Bonnie event organized by the Dawoodi The event, billed as ‘A Cultural Crombie said in her remarks: “I Bohras of Mississauga at the Exchange - Honouring the Diver- acknowledge the many Indig- magnificent Anjuman-e-Fakhri sity of Canada’ also included a enous people on whose lands Masjid Complex, Carolyn King display of paintings and craft by we live today. This is a time for said she hoped that the Markers artists from the First Nations and meaningful dialogue - after the The Anjuman-e-Fakhri Masjid Complex. Pics: Bala Menon and Identifiers sign campaign the Dawoodi Bohras of Missis- heartbreaking news about the gets going well and cover the sauga and a silent auction. mass graves of children being ernment. “Events like these are but I shudder to think of a world whole province of Ontario “so Amilsaheb Shk Behlah Ayman, found in many places.” concrete steps that we can take to where we are all the same; we are that future generations of Canadi- president of the Dawood Bohra Crombie called for ‘deep re- make things right.” all unique, but our voices must be ans will not forget on whose land Mississauga Congregation, said: flection’ of our history and that MPP Nina Tangri pointed out heard.” He added: “My wish is to we have settled.” “As a community, we believe in ‘we are all settlers on this land.’ how cultural exchange events see all of us stand as one; hope “My mother was a residential giving back to society what we She said she was happy that the boosted neighbourhoods and is the brightest star and our best school survivors,” King said, receive. We are grateful for the Dawoodi Bohras had taken the preserved the uniqueness of possible future...” reminding the audience of how bountiful gifts we have received initiative to host the event to hon- communities. “They also help in Ontario Minister for Indig- June 21st was Indigenous Day in from this land - and we realize our Indigenous communities. She deepening our understanding of enous Affairs, Gred Rickford Canada and how the first week of that the Indigenous People are also urged the adoption of Indig- Indigenous and other cultures.” sent a virtual message. The event November would be celebrated caretakers of this land. They have enous history and culture as part During a virtual storytelling concluded with a Hindi-English as Treaty Recognition Week. strong ties with Mother Earth and of citizenship tests given to new- that followed, Chief Stacey La- song, composed by Amilsaheb During her interaction, King its creatures and we assure you comers in Canada. Forme of the Mississaugas of the Shk Behlah Ayman and present- held aloft an eagle feather, which that you will have a friend in the MP Iqra Khalid of Mississau- Credit First Nation. said: “We ed by children of the Dawoodi she said was the highest honour Dawoodi Bohras.” ga-Erin Mills, said it was dif- need to connect on spiritual and Bohra congregation. A tour of the bestowed to a member of the “Preservation of ancient ficult to erase the past 150 years emotional levels. We have lots mosque complex was organized First Nations and ‘which was knowledge and understanding it or so of history and that mistakes of problems, we struggle and we for visitors just before the silent equivalent to the Order of Cana- will be of benefit to everyone,” cannot be undone by one gov- have high number of suicides; auction of the artworks. Breakthrough Research Being Done To Tackle Diabetes Specialist Dr. Bajaj Talks About Policies, Actions, Treatments Needed To Reduce Risks, Create Awareness BRAMPTON: ‘Diabetes can be effectively managed and com- plications arising from diabetes prevented’ were the messages of three major breakthrough re- search findings presented to Dia- betologists and health care pro- fessionals from around the world at the American Diabetes Asso- ciation in late June. The virtual meeting - one of the largest gatherings of endocrinolo- gists and other related specialists Dr. Harpreet Singh Bajaj Participants at a Stop Diabetes Foundation event in 2018. in the world - heard about new patients whose disease were pro- injections. The data is being ana- pattern of the area. South Asians, • 90% will be for interventions advancements in diabetic care gressing to the next level found lyzed and the product is expected Blacks, Asians and Hispanics are in preventing complications after Type 2 Diabetes patients are that a new hormone injection to be available within three years. genetically pre-disposed to be • 90% of Canadians with initially prescribed the mainstay GLP1 could be the solution for “Researchers say it has no side- afflicted with diabetes and these diabetes will achieve improved drug Metformin, now in use for long-term management for glu- effects and should be a wonder- communities also tended to be health outcomes several decades, Ontario doctor cose intolerance. The non-insulin ful innovation in the fight against sedentary and fond of rich food, “We need to raise awareness Harpreet Singh Bajaj told the injection resulted in dramatic diabetes,” Dr. Bajaj said. which results in an explosion of about this diabetes epidemic and Weekly Voice. clinical outcomes among patients “Our main aim in diabetes care obesity as a serious health marker the national plan should be to re- Dr. Harpreet Bajaj is an Endo- which included a sharp decrease is to chart out general treatment and condition. duce cases of type 2 diabetes in crinologist at the LMC Health- in appetite and food cravings. It goals and guidelines, and tools A combination of medicines Canada by millions, to reduce care in Brampton and founder of also showed good results in some to evaluate the quality of care and lifestyle changes linked to complications and create signifi- the STOP Diabetes Foundation, a control of obesity. for effective management,” Dr. obesity are essential for avoid- cant savings in health care,” Dr. healthcare provider bringing to- The principal treatment for Bajaj pointed out. ‘Diabetes is a ing problems like cardiovascular Bajaj said. gether specialists in many fields, severe Type 2 Diabetes today is progressive disease which has no or renal complications and other •••••••••• including doctors, pharmacists, the daily administration of insu- cure - but effective management morbidities. Dr. Bajaj is is also Canada Re- dieticians and others - with the lin. Participants at the conference can help the patient live a com- Dr. Bajaj said the situation search Associate, Leadership Si- main idea of promoting healthy were told about research into a fortable life without its scary, at- for diabetics in the Peel Region nai Centre for Diabetes, Mount communities at the grassroots new insulin injection which is tendant complications.” had exacerbated because of the Sinai Hospital, Vice Chair, Clini- level through education, advo- long-lasting and would be need- In Ontairo, Peel Region is COVID-10 pandemic. Patients cal Practice Guidelines, Diabetes cacy and treatment. ed only once a week, instead of considered the Capital of Diabe- have not been able to visit their Canada, Columnist and Founder Researchers who studied 5,000 the current difficult need of daily tes - because of the demographic doctors regularly, have not gone of STOP Diabetes Foundation. in for eye and foot examinations Dr. Bajaj started his practice and have been mostly unable to with LMC Brampton in 2009, follow exercise regimens. after completing his fellowship Dr. Bajaj said it was hearten- at the Cleveland Clinic (Ohio, ing to note that the Government USA). Dr. Bajaj’s education was of Canada had recently passed at Maulana Azad Medical Col- Bill C-327, which calls for the lege (New Delhi, India), follow- creation of a framework to deal ing which he attained a Masters with diabetes policy at a national of Public Health (Epidemiology) level. It is estimated that diabetes at State University of New York affects 11 million Canadians and in Albany (New York, USA). costs our health care system $30 He is Director at LMC, a Re- billion each year. search Associate at Mount Sinai Dr. Bajaj was involved in the Hospital, Toronto and adjunct creation of the 360º policy of the lecturer at McMaster University. bill. - a comprehensive strategy Dr. Bajaj serves Diabetes Canada www.rishteyrishtey.com that will look into several factors. as a co-chair of the Communica- The 360º policy : tions and Marketing portfolio for • 90% will be actions to re- the Canadian Journal for Diabe- Email: duce risk of diabetes tes. He is also Vice-Chair of Dia- • 90% will be to create aware- betes Canada’s Clinical Practice admin@ rishteyrishtey.com ness of their diabetes status Guidelines for a 3 year term. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, July 16, 2021 | A-11 Celebrate India @75 MPP Deepak Anand Named Deals With New India & Ties With Canada Parliamentary Assistant To Minister Of Labour & Training MISSISSAUGA :MPP Deepak Anand (Mississauga-Malton) has been appointed Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Labour, Training, and Skills De- velopment (MLTSD), Monte Mc- Naughton. “It’s such an honour to be ap- pointed in this newfound and im- portant role, and I look forward to working with Minister Mc- Naughton and the entire team on ensuring Ontario is the #1 desti- Some of the panelists at the Celebrate India @75 Program. nation for workers and businesses alike,” said MPP Anand. “Of course,” he continued, “I’d MPP Deepak Anand - new Parliamentary Assistant to the like to thank Premier Ford for his Minister of Labour, Training, and Skills Development. leadership, my loving family, my superhero staff, the exceptional places, and the Pay Equity Com- labour market data, retraining and volunteers, and above all, the mission. adult learning programs. wonderful residents of Missis- “I’m really excited to congratu- “My community of Mississau- sauga-Malton who trusted me to late MPP Anand on his new role ga-Malton is home to many em- represent them.” as Parliamentary Assistant to the ployment agencies, new immi- The Ministry of Labour and Minister of Labour, Training, and grants, and international students, its agencies are responsible for Skills Development with respon- so this was a fitting appointment,” employment standards, occupa- sibility for Immigration policies said MPP Deepak Anand. “As tional health, labour relations and and programs,” said Minister well, the staggeringly high youth workplace disputes, the skilled McNaughton. “I’m looking for- unemployment rate in Malton has trades, apprenticeships, as well as ward to continuing our mission, been an issue I’ve wanted to tack- promoting skilled immigration, together,” he continued. le since I was elected in 2018.” MPP Anand’s priorities include “I’m glad to have a bigger TORONTO: A “Know India” - laborations. among many other functions. attracting international talent to seat at the table, fighting for safe “Bharat Ko Jano” program, was This Program was a multidis- Agencies that fall under accelerate Ontario’s speedy re- workplaces, prosperous workers, organized to celebrate “India @ ciplinary one and structured to MLTSD include the Workplace covery, promoting greater aware- a booming economic recovery, 75”- “Azadi Ka Amrit Mohat- explore the possibilities to under- Safety and Insurance Board, the ness of grants available to work- and above all, healthier commu- sav”. stand the scope and opportunities workplace compensation board places, ensuring collection of nities across Ontario.” The Program was held through that exists in Indo-Canada ties. for provincially regulated work- five consecutive days from A number of awards, opportuni- 5th- 9th of July 2021, organized ties for further studies and cer- through joint efforts by Bharat tificates were presented to many Port Credit Library To Remain Closed Centre of Canada, A Policy Think participants after completion of Tank, in association with the the program. Consulate General of India in To- Eminent panellists for the ronto. program included diplomats, The program provided informa- academic and professionals. The tion and a deeper understanding participants were from different about the New India. Information universities, other academic nsti- was shared with participants on tutions, think tanks and commu- India and on Canada-India col- nity groups in Canada and India. Mississauga Named A Top7

Port Credit Library. Pic: City of Mississauga Intelligent Community MISSISSAUGA: The Port piers (caissons) that support the due to exposure over a prolonged MISSISSAUGA: The Intel- Forum is a global network with a Credit Library will remain closed building have reached an unac- period of time. ligent Community Forum (ICF) think tank at its centre. to the public due to structural is- ceptable level for this public • Evidence of significant struc- has selected the City of Missis- It connects hundreds of cities sues. building to continue operating. tural loss had occurred in three of sauga as one of the Top7 Intelli- and regions on five continents “Out of care and in accordance Following the completion of a the four piers over the past five gent Communities of the Year. for collaboration on economic with consultant recommenda- detailed structural review in No- years. The Top7 announcement marks development and for exchange tions, the City has made the dif- vember 2016, bi-monthly struc- • There were no obvious signs the second stage in the ICF’s of expertise and information that ficult decision to close the Port tural monitoring has been con- of distress or structural failures annual Intelligent Community drives progress. Credit Library to the public,” ducted as recommended by the observed in the piers during the Awards cycle. ICF selects seven Through this network, ICF re- said Stephen Dasko, Councillor, structural engineers. condition survey. finalists to receive this recogni- searches how Intelligent Commu- Ward 1. “We sincerely apologize As part of this ongoing moni- • There have been no sig- tion, based on a survey of com- nities use information and com- for any inconvenience the clo- toring cycle, the City retained an nificant movements of the floor munities from around the world. munications technology to build sure causes to library customers. engineering consulting firm in structure reported as part of the “This is a significant milestone inclusive prosperity, solve social I know the library is at the heart April 2021 to complete a detailed bi-monthly structural monitor- for Mississauga,” said Mayor problems and enrich their quality and soul of our Port Credit neigh- assessment of the building’s ing program implemented onsite Bonnie Crombie. “As Canada’s of life in our connected century. bourhood and as a City, we are piers. Four of the 27 piers were since January 2017. most connected city, Mississauga About Smart City committed to continuing to serve included in the assessment as per Jodi Robillos, Acting Com- has leveraged its connectivity to The Smart City Master Plan you as we have done throughout the consultant’s recommendation. missioner, Community Services, support many sectors, including provides a framework for how the the pandemic. Staff, together with After the site investigations were said: “We are exploring other small business, educational insti- City of Mississauga approaches Council will consider a longer- completed, the City received a options for service delivery in tutions and our vital life sciences digital projects, engages with the term action plan.” draft report of the findings for re- the Port Credit community in the industry. public and implements digital The Port Credit Library and view and decided to proactively short term until a solution and “We are laser-focused on the transformation. The Smart City Memorial Park are built on land- close the library to the public on funding strategy are developed. high-tech future of this great city program provides ongoing ini- fill which has impacted the stabil- June 28. The final report was is- In the meantime, we encourage as we continue to attract new tiatives, public engagement and ity of the building’s foundation sued to the City on June 30. customers to access any of our businesses and investment, and thought leadership around digi- and supports. The City, through The consultant’s report indi- other 17 locations along with look forward to evolving as an tal modernization and smart city structural monitoring, has deter- cated that: our wide range of ebooks, audio- intelligent community.” technologies. mined that deterioration of the • All four piers had degraded books and online services.” In March 2021, the ICF se- lected Mississauga as one of the Smart21 Intelligent Commu- nities of the Year. “We were honoured to receive the Smart21 award in March,” said Shawn Slack, Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. “Now we are ecstatic to have made the Top7 Communities of the Year. This is proof that Mississauga is truly coming into its own as a Smart City for everybody – one that focuses on digital innovation, accessibility and transparency.” One of the Top7 Communities will be chosen as the Intelligent Community of the Year. This is the final stage in ICF’s annual Community Awards cycle, to be announced in the fall. Looking ahead, residents will have an opportunity to provide input into a new Smart City Poli- cy being developed over the next year. The Intelligent Community A-12 | Friday, July 16, 2021 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Brampton Securing Stronger Future Through Advocacy, Partnerships And Additional Revenue Sources

Artist’s rendering of the city’s ambitious Riverwalk Project - which will change the face of the city. Pics City of Brampton BRAMPTON, ON (July 9, 2020) – Working with all levels of government, the City of Bramp- ton is dedicated to advocating for growth and sustainability initia- tives that will benefit its residents and drive change locally. With a focus on opportunities in health care, postsecondary education, transit and economic recovery, the City has secured substantial Development planned around the Etobicoke River watershed for the Riverwalk Project. Pics City of Brampton grants and contributions from the federal and provincial govern- the City one step closer to real- School of Medicine. On June 16, city of Brampton. rights agreements totaling $3.7 ments, pursuing additional sourc- izing its Riverwalk project. The 2021, the City and the University Sponsorship million in revenue to offset some es of revenue to secure a stronger City’s application Downtown of Guelph-Humber confirmed the In March 2019, Brampton City of the increased costs associated future for Brampton. Brampton Flood Protection Proj- intention for the academic institu- Council approved a short list of with providing greater service to Federal and Provincial grant ect was approved by the Govern- tion to move to Brampton as an City facilities for the sale of nam- residents. funding and contributions ment of Canada following the anchor tenant in the Centre for ing rights as part of adopting a Mayor Patrick Brown said: Since 2019, grant funding successful review of the project Innovation. citywide sponsorship strategy “The COVID-19 pandemic has announcements and contribu- under the terms and conditions of • Third Brampton Transit Facil- and an updated Sponsorship and greatly underlined the need for tions from the federal and pro- the Disaster Mitigation and Ad- ity – in April, 2021, Brampton se- Naming Rights Policy. The city- increased collaboration between vincial governments totalling aptation Fund. cured federal and provincial in- wide sponsorship and naming all levels of government and $667,195,952 have been an- • Phase II of Peel Memorial – vestment of $128M towards a rights program offers customized timely investments to fill the nounced for the City, an increase in March 2021, the provincial third Brampton Transit facility. opportunities for businesses to gaps in health care, transit and of 232 per cent over the previous government announced that they The construction of this new fa- connect with the community, cre- economic recovery. I am proud Term of Councils since 2011. Of would fund the expansion of Wil- cility will improve the capacity, ating enhanced experiences for of the work the City has done this, approximately 137.8 million liam Osler Health System’s Peel quality, and safety of public tran- residents. throughout this Term of Council in funding is for COVID-19 Re- Memorial Centre for Integrated sit infrastructure for Brampton, With increased fiscal pressures, to advocate for our residents, and start and Recovery in response Health and Wellness into a new and allow for the future installa- the City is committed to minimiz- thank the federal and provincial to the pandemic. Since 2019, the hospital and provide financial tion of infrastructure to service ing the impact on Brampton tax- governments for their partner- amount of grant funding for the support for the development of a electric buses, creating cleaner payers, while providing the high- ship. Together, we will continue City unrelated to COVID-19 ap- new institute of medical educa- and more efficient transportation est quality of life for residents. to secure a stronger future for plications totals $529,314,465. tion in Brampton in partnership methods for residents In September 2020, Brampton Brampton.” Working with the Governments with Ryerson University. • Milestone electric bus pilot City Council approved a 15-year David Barrick, Chief Admin- of Canada and Ontario, the City • Postsecondary – In March project – In July 2019, the City agreement between the City of istrative Officer, City of Bramp- has successfully advocated and 2021, the City welcomed the welcomed a significant invest- Brampton and Save Max Real ton, said: “At the City, we are secured grants and contributions Province’s announcement ex- ment by the Government of Cana- Estate Inc. for exterior naming dedicated to improving the lives for the following notable projects pansion of more postsecond- da in the milestone Pan-Canadian rights to the Brampton Soccer of Brampton residents through since 2019: ary opportunities in Brampton, Electric Bus Demonstration and Centre for $2,512,500. substantial local investments and • Riverwalk – in November including a medical institute at Integration Trial in Brampton. Since adopting the citywide partnerships. We look forward to 2020, it was announced that the Ryerson University. At its July 7 The City secured $11.15 mil- sponsorship strategy and an up- continued collaboration with our City will receive more than $38 meeting, Council voted in favour lion in funding towards Phase 1 dated Sponsorship and Naming federal, provincial and business million towards flood mitigation of a $1 million planning grant of the pilot project was secured to Rights Policy, the City has fi- partners as we work together to in downtown Brampton, moving to help fund a future Brampton test battery electric buses in the nalized sponsorship and naming redefine Brampton.” Tory Takes A Walk To Support Little Jamaica Businesses

TORONTO: Mayor John Tory on Tues- tion to show support for local businesses. of Toronto. [It was] great to join Mélanie cillor Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence , Mike day took a walk through the Little Jamaica He later tweeted: “As a city of neighbour- Joly, Minister of Economic Development Colle M.P Toronto-St. Paul’s, and Minister section of Toronto, under the aegis of the hoods, the vibrant community along Eg- and Official Languages, Deputy Mayor of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Caroline Black Business and Professional Associa- linton Street West showcases the true spirit Michael Thompson, Toronto City Coun- Bennett for the walk. CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIED 7015 Tranmere Drive, Suite #16, Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1T7 Only $30/week Phone: 905-795-0639 = Fax: 905-795-9801 For 35 words Be Seen in 2 Newspapers Email: [email protected] I, Jaideep, son of Jaipal, holder JOB OPPORTUNITIES CAREGIVER Serve Nutritious Meals, Contact I, MANPREET KAUR GREW- of Indian passport no. 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And Cleaning Duties, Prepare And mediate effect. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, July 16, 2021 | A-13 Agincourt Community Recreation Centre Reopens After Full Reconstruction TORONTO: Mayor John Tory officially reopened the City of Toronto’s Agincourt Community Recreation Centre (CRC), in Scarborough, on Sunday following ex- tensive work to repair damage resulting from a fire at the facility in January 2019. The arena facilities were reopened for ice programming in September 2019 and the community recreation centre opened its doors for public use of washrooms and showers beginning in April 2021, after be- ing closed to the public for approximately two years. Mayor Tory was joined by Deputy May- or Michael Thompson (Scarborough Cen- The exterior view of the youth hub. Pic: City of Mississauga tre), Councillor Cynthia Lai (Scarborough North) and Parks, Forestry and Recreation General Manager Janie Romoff to tour the new site and to announce the details of the Toronto’s Agincourt Community Recreation Centre (CRC), in Scarborough - now fully renovated. Pic: City of Toronto reconstruction. While there were no injuries during the sociations were accommodated at other 2019 fire, the roof and other areas of the Scarborough locations, and in most cases, community recreation centre were exten- on the same day and time as the original sively damaged. Given the severity of the recreation programs. damage, extensive reconstruction work Such programs returned to the Agincourt was required to ensure public safety. CRC when the arena facilities reopened in The Agincourt CRC features fitness fa- September 2019. Drop-in programs at sev- cilities, an indoor swimming pool and two en nearby City-run community recreation indoor ice rinks. In 2018, the Agincourt centres were shifted slightly to accommo- CRC offered more than 1,700 registered date the relocated instructional programs. courses, drop-in programs and permits for Fitness and swim passes from Agincourt community use. CRC were honoured at other City-run Repairs and improvements completed as community recreation centres. part of reconstruction work include: Mayor Tory said: “The Agincourt Com- • Building and facade munity Recreation Centre has been a hub o New timber roof, shingles and win- in the community for years, and the fire dows, woods-inspired cedar paneling on in 2019 impacted the lives of many. Staff pool exterior, painted building exterior, worked around the clock to accommodate roof top chiller and basement boilers, fire Mayor John Tory officially opens the centre. Pic: John Tory permits and programs to ensure residents dampers, fire pump and back-up generator, were able to access these services else- as well as a new HVAC system. office space, new dance hall flooring and Province’s reopening framework, the cen- where. o A refresh of the existing courtyard equipment. tre can only provide limited services to “In the meantime, work was underway with the installation of a new concrete • Aquatic area the public. Agincourt CRC is currently of- to renovate and reconstruct this centre so patio, mulched gardens and interlocking o New pool slide with refreshed tile in fering CampTO programming and camp- that it can continue to serve the commu- pavers. the tower access, improved insulation and ers are the first cohorts of Torontonians nity. I want to thank everyone involved in • Community Centre wood panelling features, new windows, to make use of the centre’s reconstructed not only adapting over the past two years o New lighting, window treatments, improved change room and the replace- amenities. to keep services open and moving at other flooring and counter surfaces, new Lions ment of the chlorine gas pool sanitizing City staff worked quickly after the 2019 centres for the Agincourt community, but Club dedicated kitchen and improvements system to a more efficient liquid chlorine fire to offer relocation options to permit for reimagining this new centre that is ful- to the existing teaching kitchen, new wash- model. holders and program participants. Ap- ly equipped and prepared to open its doors room partitions, increased community and While Toronto remains in Step 2 of the proximately 14 hockey leagues and as- when public health guidelines allow.” Brampton’s Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program Is Back!

City of Brampton’s Royal Orchard Nurturing Neighbourhoods Virtual Tour. Pics from: City of Brampton YouTube video.

BRAMPTON: The City of what is important to them: • Online mapping tool – an spite the COVID-19 restrictions, neighbourhoods. Brampton’s Nurturing Neigh- • Virtual tours – 15 pre-re- online mapping tool will allow the City did virtual tours of 15 Mayor Patrick Brown said: bourhoods Program returned on corded tours will be posted on residents to identify places they neighbourhoods across Brampton “Our residents are the experts Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Again the City’s website on scheduled love, concerns, and changes they to engage Bramptonians and en- when it comes to the neighbour- this year, to protect the health and dates. Residents are encouraged would like to see throughout the courage civic community build- hoods that they call home, and safety of staff and residents, the to take these tours virtually, or city. ing. their input around what they love program is all online. use the provided tools to take The Nurturing Neighbourhood More than 400 residents took about their community and what Nurturing Neighbourhoods these tours independently in per- Program is once again proudly an active role in shaping their they would like to see changed is aims to improve civic engage- son, while maintaining physical sponsored by Alectra and En- community through the Nurtur- invaluable. ment, empower residents to play distance. bridge Gas for the 2021 year. ing Neighbourhoods Program in “Thank you to all who par- an active role in enhancing their • Neighbourhood survey – the For more information on Nur- 2020. ticipated in last year’s Nurtur- neighbourhood and connect them City wants to understand the turing Neighbourhoods and a The City received more than ing Neighbourhoods Program, with resources. community’s neighbourhoods complete list of virtual neigh- 400 survey responses, and more and I encourage residents of this There will be three ways for and how residents interact within bourhood walks, visit www. than 400 pins to the Online Map- year’s 15 neighbourhoods to get residents to learn more about them. Residents are encouraged brampton.ca/neighbourhoods. ping Tool. For more on 2020 involved. Your voices matter, and their neighbourhood and share to take the online survey. Duering the 2020 Program, de- results, visit www.brampton.ca/ you can help shape our city.” Toronto Vaccinations TORONTO: Mayor John Tory to receive a first or second dose announced on Thursday that mRNA vaccine at four clinics: Team Toronto has administered Toronto Congress Centre, Clo- more than 4 million COVID-19 verdale Mall, The Hangar and vaccine doses. To date, 4,000,258 Metro Toronto Convention Cen- COVID-19 vaccine doses have tre. Vaccinations at City-run clin- been administered in Toronto as ics — Scarborough Town Centre, part of the broader Team Toronto Malvern Community Recreation initiative. Centre, Mitchell Field Arena, The City continues to work North Toronto Memorial Com- non-stop with its healthcare part- munity Centre and Carmine Ste- ners, pharmacies and Toronto fano Community Centre — con- Public Health to administer all tinue to be by appointment only. available COVID-19 vaccines. Everyone age 12 years or old- Total COVID-19 vaccine dos- er can book their appointment. es: 4,000,258 ; Increase from pre- Second dose appointments can vious total: 40,524; Number of be booked by anyone, including clinics across Toronto on Thurs- youth ages 12 to 17, who received day: 43 a first Pfizer or Moderna vaccine Walk-in vaccinations will be at least 28 days ago or a first As- available daily from noon to 7 traZeneca vaccine at least eight p.m. for anyone age 18 or older weeks ago. A-14 | Friday, July 16, 2021 Astro www.WeeklyVoice.com Your Fortunes This Week Weekly forecast from 16th July to 22nd July 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) You are likely to fare well in a competi- Some relief is foreseen for those under Too much work on the professional front Don’t rely on anyone for completing a tion. A change of residence is foreseen for debt. Chances of getting a new job cannot can keep you tied up at your work desk. task entrusted to you at work, as you can some. Government employees may plan be ruled out for some. Problems confront- You are likely to spend more than you be let down. A game of one-upmanship to buy a luxury item. Proximity to an op- ing you on the home front will disappear. need to on something. You will manage to may ensue on the social front. Your hopes posite number can blossom into romance. An outing will be a welcome break from brighten up the home environment. Lover of winning someone over on the romantic New avenues of earning will help secure your hectic routine. Health remains satis- may become your pillar of strength. Keep front may be dashed. Someone is likely to the financial front. This is the best time to factory, as you make efforts. You will be security in mind while leaving the house win your appreciation by his or her actions. learn the ropes and come into a position of able to forge a relationship that will benefit unattended. There is a way out for those Money well spent may give you inner sat- authority. It will be in your interest not to you in the future. Children will become a finding themselves in difficulties. Health isfaction. You will be able to remain regu- succumb to workplace pressure. source of joy and admiration. Nearness to may play spoilsport in a social event, so lar in whatever you do on the health front Lucky No.: 1 lover will be most comforting. don’t leave any ailment unattended. and benefit. Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky No.: 2 Lucky No.: 6/Lucky Colour: Red Lucky No.: 1/Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Colour: Purple Taurus Scorpio Aquarius (April 21-May 20) Leo (October 24-November 22) (January 22-February 19) Financing a family youngster will not be (July 23-August 23) An event in your life may reaffirm your Things that were looking bleak some- a problem. Love at first sight is possible, Driving a new set of wheels is likely for faith in religious beliefs. You will succeed time back may begin to appear promising so keep your fingers crossed! Homemak- some. You could get a positive feedback in putting your stagnant love life back on now on the academic front. You are likely ers may organize a function at home. Some regarding your performance at work. Pro- the track. Financially, you will remain to prove an asset to the organisation you of you are likely to get a good bargain on motional prospects brighten for some. Your strong and will not hesitate to lavish your are working for. Ego clash with spouse is property. Those ailing may recover soon. helping hand will be much appreciated by money on someone you like. A fitness to be guarded against, if you want to pre- You are likely to prove a good host. Some a friend or neighbour. You may look for mantra works for you. This is a fantastic serve domestic harmony. You may need to of you are likely to top an exam or crack a good investment options as money comes week, when you achieve a breakthrough get something regularised, before you start competition. Joining an elite organization to you. It is useful to take someone’s sup- or a windfall. You can expect VIP treat- using it. Regular routine promises to keep cannot be ruled out for some. port, rather than carrying out a task your- ment on the social front, as your presence you fit and energetic. Your financial situa- Lucky No.: 8 self. Romantic mood prevails, so plan a is much appreciated by all. tion is set to improve. Lucky Colour: Magenta romantic evening out with lover. Lucky No.: 7/Lucky Colour: Sky Blue Lucky No.: 2/Lucky Colour: Turquoise Lucky No.: 9/Lucky Colour: Maroon Gemini Sagittarius Pisces (May 21-June 21) Virgo (November 23-December 21) (February 20-March 20) Whatever you earn in this week is likely (August 24-September 23) Getting the opportunity to rub shoulders Your helping hand on the financial front to be spent. You can remain busy in com- Something that you have done is likely with affluent people is foreseen on the so- to someone is likely to be reciprocated in pleting a task at work. A meeting may need to enhance your reputation. In professional cial front. A celebration on the family front a befitting manner. Fun and frolic on the to be shifted to accommodate a visiting matters, you will be head and shoulders may keep you busy. Your advise at work social front promises to keep you hap- delegation at work. You can feel envious above others. Catching the eye of someone will be well taken and add to your profes- pily engaged. It will be ‘happy hours’ all of a neighbour going on a vacation. Fam- you consider attractive is possible on the sional reputation. Returns from previous throughout on the romantic front in this ily may force you to appear in a particular romantic front. Exciting company is likely investments promise to keep you financial- week! Setting out on a vacation is likely for competition. You may have to use your to make a journey most pleasurable. You ly sound. Support from people around you some. You may find yourself in romantic networking skills to get something you may celebrate a success or promotion. An will keep your morale high. You are likely mood in this week, so make the most of it! want. A perfect romantic evening can get exciting week is foreseen, when a lot seems to feel happy for someone in the family, An honour or recognition awaits some on spoiled due to lover’s moodiness. to happen on the social front. You can be- who has achieved something big. the work front. Lucky No.: 5 come the centre of attraction in a gathering. Lucky No.: 2 Lucky No.: 5 Lucky Colour: Rust Lucky No.: 4/Lucky Colour: Grey Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Colour: Orange

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Weekly Predictions for the the personal front; this could be words with loved ones. Console your finances to avoid stress in in any month} week {17th July to 23rd July, good for your relationships, as people who are feeling emo- the future. Try and practice the You would be able to receive 2021} well as making bonds stronger. tionally helpless & frustrated. art of teamwork for better re- the security and pleasure that Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednes- People planning to go into a sults. You probably are in the you have been wanting in your Number 1 {SUN}: {Those day and Thursday. partnership deal need to be extra mood to reflect and think about personal relationships. There born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and cautions and screen every clause times when life was simpler and probably have been times when 28th in any month} Number 3 {JUPITER} before signing it off. family values stronger. A belief you would have had to hide your Your need to be the center {Those born on the 3rd, 12th, Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednes- in yourself & the almighty shall feelings, but be assured now, of attention at your work place 21st and 30th in any month} day and Thursday. help you come out of this nos- and express them to people con- may get fulfilled this week. You Get togethers, parties, pic- talgia. cerned; loved ones might recip- have probably given your best, nics, etc. seem to be the agenda Number 5 {MERCURY} Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- rocate positively. Investments and this will be appreciated & on your mind this week. Avoid {those born on the 5th, 14th day. done during this time shall rewarded by your seniors. Peo- over indulgence, and bite only and 23rd in any month} prove to be beneficial in the lon- ple in love can expect to have a as much as you are able to com- Those associated with the Number 7 {NEPTUNE} ger run. pleasant week ahead. Take pride fortably chew. The focus might creative field may be able to re- {those born on the 7th, 16th Lucky Days: Wednesday and in things you have obtained. keep shifting from professional ceive the much-needed inspira- and 25th in any month} Friday. Avoid going out of the way to do to personal issues. You have tion and complete off pending People associated with the a favor for someone who might probably got the mission you tasks swiftly. Try and be more corporate world may have to Number 9 {MARS} {those not even acknowledge it. were looking for and thus are considerate towards the feel- face some problems related to born on the 9th, 18th and 27th Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednes- trying to do the balancing act. ings of others to avoid anxiety. conflicts between the manage- in any month} day and Thursday. People in the immediate fam- Though, there might be disap- ment. However, it can turn out The times seem favorable ily might require your financial pointments during the week, you to be advantageous. There are for people who want to plan a Number 2 {MOON} {Those support for their project, but will probably be able to take a chances that your dreams are holiday with their families. You born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th avoid betting too much on them. step ahead as far as career prog- exactly opposite of the dreams might experience less anxiety as and 29th in any month} Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- ress in concerned. Be open to of your partner, and this might far as money matters are con- Ideals and ideologies are good day. communication with stubborn stress you out a bit. Try to ex- cerned. Try to concentrate more to be followed, but sometimes people. plain your logic to loved ones, on developing processes and need to be altered a little for Number 4 {URANUS} Lucky Days: Friday. and achieve synchronization for systems on the work place for practical purposes. This might {Those born on the 4th, 13th, accomplishments. Remember future benefits. It will be a good not necessarily mean that you 22nd and 31st in any month} Number 6 {VENUS} {those that adjustments are an integral idea for people, tensed about are cheating but are just being The cruising this week does born on the 6th, 15th and 24th part of life. misunderstandings between more thoughtful and less rigid. not seem as smooth as you have in any month} Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednes- close friends of family mem- Your efforts to let go of things anticipated, and chances of hit- The week ahead can give you day and Thursday. bers, to try and clear if off this can help you achieve the re- ting the rocks sometimes are a lot of chance to plan and or- week. quired peace of mind. You must high. Nevertheless, there is no ganize things at the work front. Number 8 {SATURN} {those Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- be very patient with people on stopping you. Avoid using harsh However, also remember to plan born on the 8th, 17th and 26th day. Toronto Pools Open For Expanded Hours & Expanded Capacity Toronto: Mayor John Following the Lifesaving Soci- swim safely at outdoor pools. Pa- per person. A select number of • Leisure swimming is free Tory and Deputy Mayor Michael ety’s updated guidance for aquat- trons visiting the City’s outdoor spaces at each outdoor pool loca- for all ages; Outdoor lane swim Thompson (Scarborough Centre) ic facilities, maximum capacity pools will be required to sign-in tion will be held back to ensure is also free and is open to swim- have announced that the City’s for City pools can increase from and provide their first name and swimming remains accessible to mers age seven and older for 58 outdoor pools are expanding 25 per cent to 50 per cent. This an email or phone number to fa- people with limited access to the swimming continuous lengths or to full hours of operation and ex- change will be implemented at cilitate Toronto Public Health Internet. These spaces are avail- widths. panding capacity to 50 per cent. approximately half of the City’s contact tracing should it be re- able on a first-come-first-serve • Caregivers should supervise ‘Effective June 30 to Septem- pools on Thursday, July 1, with quired. basis. Approximately 12,000 ac- children at all times. & Listen to ber 5, pools will be open from implementation for the remaining Reservations for 45-minute counts have been created online the on-duty lifeguards. 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for lane pools by the end of the week. The leisure or lane swim sessions since June 4. Mayor Tory said: “With the ex- swim, and from 12:00 p.m. to increased capacity will provide must be made in advance online. Residents visiting City outdoor pansion to 50 per cent, more resi- 8:00 p.m. for leisure swim. The additional flexibility for walk-in Blocks of new swim reservation pools are reminded: dents will be able to safely enjoy City’s 91 wading pools are now spaces. spots are released Thursdays at 8 • Supervision and/or swim- their local pool in July. Take ad- also open along with the 140 City staff have worked with a.m. for the following Monday to ming ability requirements are in vantage of the amenities. Reserve splash pads opened earlier this Toronto Public Health to meet Sunday. To ensure fairness, book- place for children under 10 years your swim time online and visit a month. guidelines to ensure people can ings are restricted to one per day, of age at all City outdoor pools. pool near you.” www.WeeklyVoice.com Matrimonial Friday, July 16, 2021 | A-15

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The announcement was made by Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social De- velopment and Minister respon- sible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), alongside John Tory, the Mayor of Toronto, Ana Bailão, the Dep- uty Mayor of Toronto, and Fran- ces Nunziata, City Councillor for York South – Weston The project is located just south of Highway 401, with close proximity to TTC bus service, the Weston Go Station, and the Union Pearson (UP) Express, which pro- vides all day service between To- ronto Pearson International Air- port and downtown Toronto. The area is surrounded by greenspace that includes a number of parks, Construction work begins on the 15-storey new building in North York. Pic: Minister Ahmed Hussen as well as a large shopping area within a 500-meter walk. rental housing construction proj- ing. The NHCF is a key pillar of success of this project demon- for investing in Toronto and for The Government of Canada is ects to encourage a stable supply the Government of Canada’s Na- strates what can be achieved helping us build over 100 new also providing over $514,000 to of rental housing for middle-class tional Housing Strategy (NHS). when we come together to ad- affordable rental apartments in an elevator repair and modern- families in expensive housing Hussen said: “Through new dress housing in our city. Hous- Toronto.” ization project located at 33 Ga- markets. investments like the ones we ing is vitally important, but we Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, bian Way. Serving approximately The project also received fund- have made in 2346 Weston Road can’t do it alone. (Davenport), Planning and Hous- 248 units, including seniors and ing support from the City of To- and 33 Gabian Way, our govern- “Which is why the HousingTO ing Committee Chair, said: “Over those living with disabilities, ronto’s Open Door Affordable ment is taking action to not only Action Plan commits to imple- the coming years, the city will these repairs are an essential Housing Program. increase the supply of new rental mentation through partnerships experience an unprecedented quality of life improvement for 33 Gabian Way received fund- developments and to repair ex- and collaboration — exactly what growth in the number of seniors this building. ing through CMHC’s National isting units, but to also provide we see here with the Government which is why it is so critical we 2346 Weston Road received Housing Co-Investment Fund housing options that are closer to of Canada, 2346weston.com and move forward now on our com- funding through CMHC’s Rental (NHCF), which supports new jobs, services and amenities that the City of Toronto, coming to- mitment to meet the diverse Construction Financing initia- and revitalization construction middle-class families in Toronto gether to create new affordable housing needs of seniors and en- tive (RCFi), a National Housing of mixed-income, mixed-tenure, need.” housing geared to seniors. I want sure that Toronto is a place where Strategy program that supports and mixed-use affordable hous- Mayor John Tory said: “The to thank the federal government Continued on page 3 CMHC Reviews Its Underwriting Criteria For Loan Insurance OTTAWA: Last year, in re- able price growth. Effective July score that is greater than or equal potential homebuyers can meet ence to be able to: a) step in to sponse to the economic uncer- 5, 2021, CMHC is returning to its to 600 at the time of the request their financial obligations. support financial stability and b) tainty driven by the COVID-19 pre-July 2020 underwriting prac- for insurance. “We are taking this action be- absorb additional market share as pandemic, Canada Mortgage and tices for homeowner mortgage • As always, CMHC will con- cause our July 2020 underwriting required. We continue to be vigi- Housing Corporation unilaterally loan insurance, specifically: sider the overall strength of the changes were not as effective as lant in our underwriting practices implemented temporary changes • CMHC will consider a Gross mortgage loan insurance applica- we had anticipated and we in- as high levels of indebtedness to its underwriting practices for Debt Service (GDS) ratio up tion, including alternative meth- curred the cost of a decline in our can negatively affect economic mortgage loan insurance. to 39% and Total Debt Service ods of establishing creditwor- market share,” an official state- growth and put the financial sys- CMHCfelt these changes (TDS) ratio up to 44% for bor- thiness for borrowers without a ment said. tem at risk. would protect homebuyers, re- rowers who have a strong history credit history. “A healthy market share is “We actively monitor market duce government and taxpayer of managing their payment obli- While CMHC is making these an important consideration as it conditions and work with our risk and support the stability of gations. changes, its continues to apply helps us fulfill the financial sta- federal partners to ensure appro- housing markets while curtailing • At least one borrower (or rigorous underwriting principles bility aspect of our mandate. We priate macro-prudential policies excessive demand and unsustain- guarantor) must have a credit to the business it does to ensure aim to maintain enough pres- are in place, the statement added.. B-2 | Friday, July 16, 2021 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com $70 Million Allocated For New Affordable Rental Building For Families In Gatineau Gatineau, Québec: Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Develop- ment and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), alongside Greg Fergus, Member of Parlia- ment for Hull, have announced a $70 million investment to help construct a new residential build- ing at Zibi block 10, located at 10, rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau. They also extended to support a significant decrease in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for the overall 34 acre Zibi master planned community Minister Hussen makes the announcemnt. Pic: Ahmed Hussen Minister Hussen reviews a model of the plan. Pic: Ahmed Hussen project, owned and developed by Dream Unlimited Corp.and the Chaudière Falls, just to the cooling for all Zibi tenants and tional Capital Region. •‘Zibi’ is the Algonquin An- Dream Impact Trust. south of Gatineau’s downtown residents in the 34-acre Water- Ahmed Hussen said: “Zibi ishinabe word for ‘river’ and Zibi Zibi Block 10 is receiving core and to the west of Ottawa’s front City. Zibi Block 10 will Block 10 will be able to provide is a site of great importance to the a $60 million low cost loan, central business district. house the central District Ther- Gatineau families with the access First Nations people. They are an through the Rental Construc- Zibi also received a low cost mal Plant of the District Energy they need to: jobs, services and integral part of the Zibi commu- tion Financing Initiative for the loan of $10 million through the System that will service the com- amenities. In addition, through nity and it has been a top prior- construction of Zibi Block 10, a NHS Affordable Housing Inno- munity’s energy needs. the Innovation Fund, we are en- ity to consult and engage with the 15-storey building that will pro- vation Fund, to help bring 200 af- The District Energy system, a couraging innovative ways to re- Algonquin Anishinabe at every vide Gatineau with 162 new units fordable units with equal and eq- partnership between Hydro Ot- duce energy consumption.” stage of the projects. of much needed rental housing. uitable access to the region’s first tawa and Zibi, upon full build out Greg Fergus said: “These in- • Zibi, a 34-acre waterfront Conveniently located, the proj- zero-carbon District Energy Sys- will be the first post-industrial vestments also create good jobs community, a city in 2 provinces ect is part of Zibi, close to public tem (ZCU) relying on post-in- waste heat recovery system in a and grow the local economy. This that will include 2,100 hous- transportation and services for dustrial waste energy for heating, master-plan community in North investment is wonderful news for ing units, designed, developed, families, in the foothills of Par- and the Ottawa River for cooling. America and first zero carbon families of Gatineau and Ottawa, and owned by Dream Unlimited liament Hill straddling both Ot- Ultimately, Zibi aims to pro- emission District Energy Heating who will soon have more rental Corp. and Dream Impact Trust’s tawa and Gatineau overlooking vide zero carbon heating and and Cooling system in the Na- housing options.” subsidiaries and/or affiliates. Take Care Of Your Basement Eight Units Of Supportive Housing This Rainy Season Sanctioned For Youth In Guelph (NC) There is always a sues that could lead to flood- Guelph: Lloyd Longfield, risk for basement flooding and ing — such as poor drainage, Member of Parliament for home water damage during a overflowing eavestroughs and Guelph, on behalf of Ahmed time of heavy rains in the sum- cracks in the foundation. Hussen, Minister of Families, mer. Preventing it is your best • Clean your eavestroughs on Children and Social Develop- bet, as the average cost of a base- a regular basis to avoid clogging ment, and Mike Harris, Mem- ment flood is over $40,000. and overflow. ber of Provincial Parliament for More than the expense, water • Refrain from pouring oils Kitchener – Conestoga, on be- damage can ruin your belong- and fats that can block drains. half of Steve Clark, Minister of ings, create a mess, require you to • Keep storm-sewer drains Municipal Affairs and Housing, file an insurance claim and take clear of debris. have announced $1.2 million to a long time to clean up. Depend- • If you have a help create eight units of support- ing on where you live, your home sump pump, consider having it ive housing for young people in may be more prone to flooding. equipped with a battery backup in Guelph. Understanding the signs and case of power outages, and make This project, located at 51 Bel- levue Street, will renovate and ex- being proactive about taking care sure to inspect it regularly to en- Announcing housing for Guelph. Pic: Mike Harris of your home can help you reduce sure it’s working correctly. pand Bellevue Supportive Hous- the risk. Aviva Canada, one of • When buying a home, make ing, including eight independent Government is investing in af- and are a tangible result of our in- Canada’s largest insurance pro- sure you are aware of any flood- living spaces (bachelor-type fordable housing here in Guelph novative approach to supporting viders, offers some tips you can ing issues in the area. units), shared common space and and across Canada to help create those experiencing, or at risk of take to protect your basement • Talk to your insurance broker a large communal kitchen. Sup- jobs and improve the quality of experiencing homelessness.” against flooding: about what level of water damage port services, such as case man- life for those who need it most, Lloyd Longfield added: “To al- Get a plumber to inspect your current homeowner’s insur- agement supports, mental health including young adults. Our leviate housing need in Guelph, your home for potential is- ance covers. services and life skills coach- funding is providing a helping we need to invest across the hous- ing will be available on-site 24 hand for individuals and families ing spectrum, and that includes hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. in need, and in doing so, we are funding homes for young adults The facility is operated by contributing to the economic and who are in need of a helping Wyndham House, a non-prof- social well-being of all Canadi- hand. Wyndham House is provid- it charitable organization that ans, including young adults. This ing innovative, supportive places works to prevent, reduce and end is the National Housing Strategy to call home for youth who other- youth homelessness by provid- at work.” wise may not have anywhere else ing supportive housing and pro- Steve Clark said: “Today’s an- to go. Our government is proud grams. nouncement is a testament to the to partner with them on this proj- Funding for this project is be- power of partnerships and what ect.” ing delivered through the Canada we can accomplish when we Mike Harris said: “Helping – Ontario Community Housing work together across all levels young people find a safe place Initiative, which is a joint pro- of government to support those to live, with the supports they gram by the federal and provin- in need. These homes will pro- need, will set them on the path cial governments. vide eight Guelph youths with a to a brighter future. Wyndham Be aware of water damage in your basement.. 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TORONTO: June home sales according to figures released by erated compared to the previous The Lou Fruitman Reena Residence. Pic: CMHC were up compared to last year, the Toronto Regional Real Estate three months. but remained below the March Board. Greater Toronto Area REAL- Vaughan: With investments tional Housing Strategy (NHS). 2021 peak and were lower than The average selling price in TORS® reported 11,106 sales made by the Government of Can- Hussen said: “Every Canadian the number of transactions re- June increased by double digits through TRREB’s MLS® Sys- ada, residents of Thornhill with deserves a safe and affordable ported for May 2021, consistent compared to last year as well, but tem in June 2021 – up by 28.5 per physical and developmental dis- place to call home. Our invest- with the regular seasonal trend, the annual rate of increase mod- cent compared to June 2020. abilities will have access to more ment of over $17 million in the housing options in their commu- Lou Fruitman Reena Residence nity. in Thornhill has helped build new TDeb Schulte, Minister of Se- homes for those who need them niors, on behalf of the Honour- most, including those living with able Ahmed Hussen, Minister disabilities. This is the National of Families, Children and So- Housing Strategy at work.”” cial Development and Minister Deb Schulte said: “Everyone, Responsible for Canada Mort- including those living with dis- gage and Housing Corporation, abilities, deserve an affordable have announced a more than place to call home. The housing $17.9 million investment to the investment we have announced Lou Fruitman Reena Residence, today will assist those living with to help build new homes for over disabilities in Thornhill, a prior- 130 adults and seniors of diverse ity group under our government’s needs, including those with de- National Housing Strategy. Our velopmental disabilities, mental government is proud to step up health challenges and physical for those who need a helping disabilities. hand to live independently, and The six-storey building was increase their financial security.”” developed by Reena, a non-profit Bryan Keshen, CEO, Reena organization serving individuals said: “The National Housing with developmental disabilities Strategy gave a voice to those New Rental Housing In Toronto since 1973. with developmental disabilities This funding is being deliv- by ensuring that at least 2,400 ered through CMHC’s National units with supports would be Housing Co-Investment Fund made available to this most vul- (NHCF), which supports new nerable population. Reena has and revitalization construction been pleased to work with the of mixed-income, mixed-tenure, Government of Canada, through and mixed-use affordable hous- CMHC and the Co-Investment ing. The NHCF is a key pillar of Fund to ensure that their unique the Government of Canada’s Na- housing needs are taken care of.” Teranet Joins With Stratus Data Systems To Launch New Platform To Trreb Toronto: Teranet, Canada’s within a cross-platform work- leader in modernizing registry flow. REALM does this by in- and data intelligence platforms tegrating Teranet’s authoritative for the Canadian real estate mar- land registry and third-party data, Mayor Tory and Minister Hussen announcing the funding. Pic: John Tory ket, and Stratus Data Systems, a AMP’s customizable Advanced leader in MLS® platforms have Multi-List Platform and the new Continued from page 1 Tom Milroy, President of rities Inc., said: “We are very joined forces to launch REALM add/edit and search functionality. everyone can live in safe and af- TOSA Investments Limited, grateful for programs such as to the Toronto Regional Real Es- This is all combined with the fordable housing.” said: “The COVID-19 Pandemic the NHCF that allow us to make tate Board (TRREB). Stratus Collaborate environment Councillor Frances Nunziata has shown us just how important necessary improvements to our This modern, mobile-first new in a modern, single, intuitive and (York South – Weston), Council housing is for the most vulner- buildings using forgivable and national front-end Multi-List user-friendly interface. REALM Speaker, said: “Seniors are an im- able in our societies. With the low-interest loans. The improve- Platform (MLP) merges land reg- is the MLP of the future lever- portant part of our vibrant com- support of a low cost loan from ments we are able to make using istry and MLS® data to create a aging the Real Estate Standards munity. I am thrilled to have been CMHC and funding support from these funds are very impactful to singular and enhanced experi- Organization (RESO) compliant able to work in partnership with the City of Toronto’s Open Door the daily lives of our valued ten- ence for TRREB and its partner back-end combined with a front- 2346 Weston Road Inc. and staff Affordable Housing Program, ants.” board Members. end that will provide to TRREB at the City of Toronto to bring this 2346Weston.com Inc. has be- • 2346 Weston Road has re- The new Multi-List Platform and Partner Board real estate pro- project to fruition. Once built, gun the construction of Carrying ceived CMHC Seed Funding of solution combines Teranet’s fessionals the most robust mobile this building will offer affordable Place Vista, aimed to provide the $250,000. The Seed Funding pro- GeoWarehouse® with Stratus end-to-end MLP. accommodations and ensure that Weston community with 126 af- gram supports affordable housing MLS® and a new Collaborate to “The unveiling of REALM is seniors in our community have a fordable units for older adults.” through interest-free loans and/or offer REALM. REALM presents a game-changing moment in the safe and welcoming home.” Behnaz Karimi, WFC, Secu- non-repayable contributions. a whole new world of possibili- Canadian real estate industry,” ties for real estate professionals said Teranet CEO, Elgin Fare- in a singular and intuitive mobile well. “No other PropTech offer- platform. REALM will be de- ing in Canada puts this kind of livered via desktop and mobile integration and business intelli- app to over 66,000 TRREB and gence in the hands of individual Partner Board real estate profes- real estate professionals and their sionals, providing them with an support teams. REALM ush- elevated platform experience ers in a new era of transparent, making access to the information informed, client-centric interac- and reports that they want and tions and relationships that will need much easier. help individual agents and real This launch is powered by the estate brokerages solidify their recent partnership announcement positions as market experts.” of a new back-end architecture, “REALM will forever change utilizing the strength and exper- how real estate professionals tise of three leaders in the real manage their business,” said estate space – Teranet Inc., AMP Stratus President Carlos Grass. 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Audi Gives The A1, A4, A5, Q7 And Q8 A Sporty New Look

Audi recently launched sales of attractive equipment packages for the Audi A1 and stylish ap- pearance packages for the Audi A4 and A5 – the new Audi Q7 and Q8 edition models will fol- low soon, In addition to the “S line competition” equipment line, Audi has also enhanced the per- formance of the A1 Sportback 40 TFSI1 from 147 to 152 kW (207 PS). The Audi A1 Sportback has been proving itself since it was introduced to the market in 2010 Equipment packages for the the new Q7 and Q8 models will follow soon. Pic: Audi not only for city driving but also and Q8 competition plus. Option- over longer distances. The most al equipment for the exterior and recent accolade, the Auto Trophy interior add even more appeal 2020 in the “City Cars” category, to the biggest members of the Q selected by readers of the German family. magazine “Auto Zeitung,” under- The appearance package black lines the high ranking of Audi’s plus makes the S line exterior most compact model. The 2022 package stand out even more models of the highest-performing with its dynamic look for the model, the Audi A1 Sportback 40 Audi Q7 as well as the Q8. The TFSI1, is available with 152 kW black Singlegrame grille includ- (207 PS) and 320 Nm torque – as ing the gills and frame as well as part of the adjustment to the cur- black Audi rings and clips really rent exhaust emission standard, set the front of these two edition an increase of five kW. models apart. In addition to the enhanced A new carbon package, al- performance, Audi is offering the ready available as an option for equipment package “S line com- the Audi Q7, with carbon mirror petition” and red stitching for the Audi has gone in for a new dark look for its interior. Pic: Audi housing and door inlays, high- sportiest compact model to high- brake handle, gear shifter and radiator grille, a blade, a strip to ers can also choose their Audi A5 light the sporty nature of these light the sporty nature of the ex- steering wheel also feature red protect from stone chipping, an between the “S line competition” edition models. For the Audi terior and interior with subtle but decorative stitching. A center S4 spoiler as well as the Audi and “S line competition plus” edi- Q8, the Singleframe mask is unmissable features. The “S line armrest and door arm rest with rings in the Singleframe grille all tions. The exterior design of the also glossy black. Both vehicles competition” package can now red stitching can also be ordered in black. 19” cast wheels make “S line competition” for the Audi are delivered on 21” aluminum be ordered for the Audi A1 Sport- optionally. A black sunroof com- the package even more dynam- A5, with 20” wheels, is based wheels. back 40 TFSI1 as well as the 35 pletes the sporty interior. ic. For the Audi A4, the “S line on the S line exterior and addi- The Audi Q7 can be ordered TFSI2 and the 30 TFSI3. The Audi A1 Sportback S line competition plus” package also tionally features striking black with optional 22” wheels and the The package includes, among competition is available to be includes LED headlights, an am- elements such as the spoiler and Q8 even with 23” wheels. While other things, platinum gray side ordered in Germany from May bient lighting package, black side radiator grille. With the “S line the Audi Q7 features black deco- mirrors and platinum gray lami- 20, 2021. Delivery will begin in mirrors and an illuminated entry competition plus” for the Audi rative elements in the new “S line nated Audi rings for the paint op- August 2021. In Germany, the sills with aluminum inlays in the A5, matrix LED headlights, black competition plus” line, the car- tion Ascari blue. With the roof in A1 Sportback S line competi- front. All motorizations with 150 side mirrors, red brake calipers bon bumper of the Audi Q8 really contrasting Mythos Black as well tion starts at 27,470 euros. kW and more also feature red for motorizations of 150 kW and highlights the sporty nature of as the side rocker panels, the Sin- Even sportier brake calipers. more as well as the ambient light- the SUV. Both edition models are gleframe grille in matte black and in a new dark look In the new model year, custom- ing package highlight the car’s equipped with red brake calipers the frame in high-gloss black, The Audi A4 and A5 go into ers can also order both versions dynamic look. Exterior finish op- and welcome passengers with an the four rings in front and back the new model year in May with of the Audi A4 sedan with a roof tions are Distrikt green, Quantum LED projection of the S logo. as well as the badging are also in the “S line competition” and “S in Brilliant black. The spectrum gray, Daytona gray, Tango red, Dark tones, specific color ac- black. line competition plus”, two new of colors for exterior paint ranges Glacier white, Navarra blue, Tur- cents such as optional red deco- Combined with the darkened appearance packages that with at- from Terra gray, Quantum gray, bo blue and Mythos black. The rative stitching on the seats and LED headlights and LED tail- tractive features that make these Daytona gray, Tango red, Glacier Audi A5 coupé is also available steering wheel and the carbon lights, they harmonize perfectly two models look truly sporty. white, Navarra blue and Turbo with a roof in Brilliant black. decorative inlays that are familiar with the metallic color Ascari The appearance package “S blue to Mythos black. In addi- Top models in from the S-Models also charac- blue, which is available for the line competition” for the Audi tion, solid finish in Ibis white is the Q family terize the interior of the new Audi Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI ex- A4 includes the S line exterior also available with Brilliant black In the SUV segment, Audi is Q7 and Q8 edition models. This clusively with the “S line compe- package as well as an additional side mirrors. heading into the 2022 model year is complemented by a carbon in- tition” equipment package. black package. It includes a matte As with the Audi A4, custom- with the edition models Audi Q7 sert for the shifter. The front spoiler blade in matte platinum gray, the side mirror body in platinum gray and the laminated rings in platinum gray above the rocker panels together with the metallic paint color As- cari blue are particularly eye- catching. The S line rear spoiler in Mythos black and the diffuser clip in platinum gray complete the color options exclusive to the new equipment line “S line competition”. Fans of the A1 can also look forward to optional 18” wheels that enhance the sporty look further. Audi Sport GmbH is also offer- ing the stitching in red with the S line interior for all A1 models. The red accents in the interior highlight the sporty nature of the compact A1. For their front sport seats, customers can choose be- tween a combination of fabric and mono.pur leatherette or Al- cantara and mono.pur leatherette. Both options feature express red For Car News, Reviews, Test Drives And Great Deals stitching. The floormats, hand- voice automobile B-6 | Friday, July 16, 2021 Auto www.WeeklyVoice.com Rolls-Royce Cullinan Recreation Module Module Is A Motorised Cassette Designed To Fit Invisibly Into The Luggage Compartment Floor Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the tive automotive subcultures of world’s pre-eminent super-luxury Greater Los Angeles. 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At The motorized drawer cassette fits securely into the luggage comparament. Pic: Rolls Royce Supreme. the touch of a button, the Recre- To accommodate hosting in ation Module slides open to re- even the most rugged locations, veal equipment, accessories and the marque developed a perma- paraphernalia personally selected nent Bespoke feature for Cullinan by the motor car’s commission- named the Hosting Service. This ing client, each item ensconced remarkable marriage of design, in its own individually tailored craftsmanship and engineering container. offers a range of accoutrements to The Recreation Module can create the perfect beverage while be trimmed to match or contrast enjoying the world’s most breath- with the car’s interior and exte- taking vistas. rior colourway according to the Suited to hosting up to eight commissioning client’s prefer- adults, the Hosting Service comes ence. complete with glassware and the THE LUXURY OF utensils for creating a fresh cock- VERSATILITY tail or a classic gin and tonic for The Recreation Module pro- passengers. vides 48 litres of space that can The Module can be trimmed to match or contrast with the car’s interior . Pic: Rolls Royce Elegant highball glasses are be configured precisely to accom- adorned with discreet Rolls- modate the customer’s require- Royce monograms whilst wood- ments. en chopping boards are made Furthermore, the entire assem- of the highest quality American bly can be removed and stored walnut. separately, allowing customers Additionally, space is provi- to create Recreation Modules for sioned for a light snack service. specific hobbies and applications, THE BEST SEAT from fly fishing, rock climbing, IN THE HOUSE snowboarding or parascending to As well as the Recreation Mod- kite-boarding or base-jumping. ule, the rear compartment can ac- For example, a Cullinan cli- commodate a second Bespoke ent could devise three individual feature, unique to Cullinan, that Recreation Modules for shooting, customers can specify to enhance skiing and photography equip- their explorations. ment, then select and install the With the tailgate open, a touch appropriate unit prior to depar- of a button deploys the Viewing ture. 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Volvo Cars Sets Out Future Technology Roadmap RICHMOND HILL: Volvo to full electrification, its ambition Cars laid out its future technology to take software development in- roadmap during the recent Volvo creasingly in-house, its central- Cars Tech Moment, an online ization of computing, its plans for technology event that illustrates the next level of safety technol- how it will transition towards be- ogy and the plan for introduction coming a fully electric premium of safe autonomous driving. car company and a world leader As part of the event, the com- in the fast-growing premium pany also unveiled its future ap- electric segment by 2030. proach to infotainment and a During the live event from Go- concept car that visualises its thenburg, Sweden, the company technology roadmap and that gave audiences a first glimpse of shows an insight into the future the technologies that underpin of design in the pure-electric era. Volvo Cars’ future, in which all “As we transition to becom- next generation cars will be pure- ing a pure electric premium car ly electric. Representatives from Volvo Cars Tech Moment (CNW Group/Volvo Car Canada Ltd.) company by 2030, we are com- Google, Luminar, Northvolt and mitted to creating the best cars in uted at the event. included an array of keynotes and provided exciting new details in NVIDIA also joined and contrib- our 94-year history,” said Håkan The Volvo Cars Tech Moment interactive Q&A sessions that areas such as the company’s path Samuelsson, chief executive. “This is an exciting time in our development and we will deliver on growing customer demand for pure electric cars that offer seamless connectivity, industry- leading safety standards and ad- vanced autonomous drive.” Volvo Cars It aims for cars that more than double the real world driving range compared to its current electric cars, allow for much faster battery charging and offer lower costs for owning and charging alike. By the middle of this decade it aims to sell 1.2 million cars globally, with at least half being fully electric cars. Together with a switch to core computing inside its cars through cutting edge NVIDIA technolo- gy, Volvo Cars will also move its software development in-house and focus on shorter develop- ment cycles, reflecting the grow- ing role of software as a differ- entiator for the car of the future. Reflecting Volvo Cars’ position as an industry leader in safety, the next generation of Volvo models will set new standards in safety. www.WeeklyVoice.com Auto Friday, July 16, 2021 | B-7 Tbt: Country Buggy From Down Under In nature, there’s a phenom- with Beetle headlamps pushed enon known as “convergent evo- into the fenders. lution” – the way different crea- Though the project had prom- tures in different places evolve ised when it began for Volkswa- the same traits to solve common gen Australia in the early 1960s, problems. by the time the first Country It also describes what hap- Buggy models left the factory in pened in the early 1960s when 1968, conditions warranting its people worldwide realized the build had changed. Volkswagen Beetle could trans- The final model wasn’t suited form into an off-roader with only for military applications, and slight modifications. with the Type 181 launching In the United States, that pro- globally, few customers in Aus- cess led to vehicles like the Mey- tralia saw the appeal. After a brief ers Manx. In Europe, Volkswagen run of just 1,952 vehicles, Coun- itself adopted the basic Beetle try Buggy production ended in chassis and parts into the Type Australia. 181, or as it was later known in And yet, it lived on. Partially the United States, “The Thing.” The Country Buggy is a rare all-terrain model. Pic: Volkswagen assembled Country Buggy kits And, at almost the exact same later shipped to the Philippines, time, Volkswagen in Australia where they were generally well had a similar thought about how a received. Beetle-based vehicle could tackle When the Type 181 went into that country’s beach scene. The production, the chassis was sold result: the Country Buggy. in the Philippines with locally Conceived first as a potential built Country Buggy bodies. And military vehicle, the Country in 1972, Volkswagen invested Buggy was designed and engi- with other firms in local produc- neered in Australia using Type 1 tion in the Philippines of a lightly and Type 2 Volkswagen compo- modified Country Buggy called nents. “Sakbayan” – a Filipino portman- Designed with short over- teau that translates to “people’s hangs to increase its approach car,” which remained in produc- and departure angles off-road, tion for several years. the Country Buggy’s exhausts Today, Country Buggy and fed through its bumper to raise Sakbayan fans have preserved ground clearance. their vehicles as collector’s items. Power from the stock Beetle The Country Buggy was a rare flat-four cylinder engine went to The Country BuggyThe buggy was envisioned as a country lifestyle vehicle Pic: Volkswagen model from a specific era, but the rear wheels via portal axles thanks to those who cherish them, from the early Type 2 buses. In proach, the Buggy had no doors, closed off with vinyl curtains, ther hard or soft-top roof. The they will never go completely ex- keeping with its utilitarian ap- only high side sills that could be and a folding windshield and ei- bodywork was flat-stamped steel, tinct. Nissan Launches Aluminum Technology In Europe SUNDERLAND, UK – The Recycling scrap aluminum all-new Qashqai will be Nissan’s saves more than 90% of the ener- first model built in Europe using a gy needed to create a comparable significant number of lightweight amount from raw materials. aluminum panels. Vice President Manufacturing The hood, doors and front fend- Alan Johnson of Nissan Motor ers are stamped from aluminum Manufacturing UK, said: “We alloy, which makes the body of continue to look for ways to the all-new Qashqai 60 kg light- make both our vehicles and our er. This improves efficiency and manufacturing process more sus- thereby contributes to reduced tainable. The use of lightweight emissions. In addition, it helps aluminum in the new Qashqai is accommodate more technology, a great example.” including the all-new vehicle’s The new Qashqai follows the electrified powertrain. new Rogue sold in North Ameri- Aluminum production at Nis- ca as the second global model for san’s Sunderland plant includes Nissan to feature aluminum parts the 2nd extra large press line produced with the closed-loop re- that was launched last year and cycling process. Nissan is consid- the cyclone – a recycling facility ering expanding the application that blasts out scrap metal at 150 of this process to future models km an hour and can handle more and other factories. than seven tons of metal an hour, “We continue to improve the ensuring less waste and a greener efficiency and sustainability of The new Nissan Qashkai will be 60kg lighter. Pic: Nissan production process. our manufacturing operations As hoods and doors are rate. The separation ensures that This “closed-loop” recy- of achieving carbon neutrality and Sunderland will play a key stamped into shape, scrap mate- Nissan can return high-quality cling system reduces waste and across the company’s operations role in meeting the company’s rial is shredded and extracted, scrap to suppliers for them to turn CO2 emissions. This contributes and the life cycle of its products commitment to carbon neutral- keeping aluminum grades sepa- into aluminum alloy sheets. to the goal Nissan has set itself by 2050. ity,” said Johnson. B-8 | Friday, July 16, 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com www.WeeklyVoice.com Friday, July 16, 2021 | B-9 voice entertainment PK’s Celluloid Negative Now In National Film Archives Mumbai: National award winning filmmaker Rajkumar Hi- rani’s blockbuster ‘PK’ (2014) -- one of the last few films to be shot on celluloid in Indian cinema -- has entered the National Film Ar- chives of India (NFAI) collection, top officials said here on Tuesday. Hirani called on NFAI Direc- tor Prakash Magdum and handed over the original camera negative of ‘PK’, a socio-political satire centred around an alien who’s stranded on Earth played by Aamir Khan.

Hirani with NFAI Director Praksah Magdum. Pic: IANS Directed, edited and written by Hirani and co-produced with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, ‘PK’ is also one of the last few films shot on celluloid in the country as film production transited to the digital format from 2013-2014 onwards. Hirani also handed over around 300 cans consisting of rushes of Jacqueline Fernandez Is ‘Persephone Girl’ the film. The out-takes of his ear- lier blockbuster, ‘3 Idiots’, were Jacqueline Fernandes looks for the camera. “Persephone Girl,” tha Gill. Jacqueline has a packed also handed over to the NFAI stunning in a picture she shared she captioned the image, which schedule. for preservation. Posters, lobby cards and photographs of the on social media describing her- currently has one million views She has “Ram Setu” and “Bach- films directed by Hirani will also self as “Persephone Girl”. on social media. chan Pandey” with Akshay Ku- be handed over to the NFAI. Jacqueline posted two photo- Speaking about her work, the mar, “Kick 2” with Salman Khan, Prior to this, original negatives graphs, where she is seen wear- actress recently featured in the “Cirkus” with Ranveer Singh and of Hirani’s earlier mega-films like ‘Munnabhai MBBS’ (2003), ing a beige V-neck crop-top and music video “Paani paani” by the multi-star cast horror comedy ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’ (2006) pants. The actress is seen smiling rapper Badshah and singer Aas- “Bhoot Police”. and ‘3 Idiots’ (2009) are also pre-

served at the NFAI. ‘Women Of My Billion’ Biopic On Saroj Khan Announced Mumbai: A biography of Sa- To Open Indian Film roj Khan was announced on July 3, which marked the first death anniversary of the late choreog- Festival Of Melbourne rapher. The film will bring to life the story of the struggle and suc- cess of Khan, widely acknowl- edged as India’s first female cho- reographer. Details about the film are yet to be officially announced. “My mother was loved and re- spected by the entire industry but we have closely seen her struggle and fight to become who she was. We hope with this biopic, will be able to tell her story, her love for us, her passion for dancing, and her fondness for her actors and respect to the profession with Late choreographer Saroj Khan. Pic: Mangesh Pawar/IANS this biopic,” said Sukaina Khan, daughter of the late choreogra- to Saroj Khan so that her ortho- Sridevi and then Madhuri Dixit, Secne from the docu-film ‘WOMB’. Pic: IANS pher. dox family wouldn’t get to know the superstars of the era. New Delhi: Director documentary we have celebrated Added her son Raju Khan, who that their daughter was working It was the 1986 film, “Nagina” Ajitesh Sharma’s documentary ordinary women who’ve shown is also a Bollywood choreogra- in films. She started her career as made her a household name. “W.O.M.B” (Women Of My Bil- extraordinary courage to rise pher: “My mother loved dancing a child artiste at the age of three Sridevi’s iconic dance “Main lion) will open the Indian Film above their limitations and chal- and we all saw how she dedicated with the film “Nazarana” as baby naagin tu sapera” in that film con- Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) lenge deeply entrenched gender her life towards that. I am glad Shyama. She became a dancer at tinues to be popular today. Her 2021 on August 12. norms. Gender-based violence is I followed in her footsteps. My the age of 10 and an assistant cho- choreography for Sridevi the next It is a story of a young wom- a crime perpetrated by a minority mother was loved and respected reographer at 12. year in “Mr India”, particularly an named Srishti Bakshi who but perpetuated by the silence of by the industry and it is an honour Khan started out choreograph- the song “Hawaa hawaai” be- walked almost 4,000 kilometres the majority.” for us, her family, that the world ing with the 1974 film, “Geeta came equally popular. over 240 days, from Kanyaku- Producer Apoorva Bakshi add- can see her story.” Mera Naam “. She directed songs Khan had also directed some mari to Kashmir, along the way ed: “We take great pride in pre- Saroj Khan passed away on for the Tamil film “Thai Veedu” in of Madhuri Dixit’s most iconic meeting and learning first-hand senting our film at IFFM as the July 3 last year at the age of 71 1983, and also worked in Subhash dance hits including “Ek do teen” about the experiences of women opening night gala presentation due to cardiac arrest. Ghai’s superhit “Hero” the same (“Tezaab”), “Choli ke peech- in all corners of India. The docu- and look forward to sharing it Born Nirmala Kishanchand year. She became a household hey” (“Khalnayak”), “Dhak mentary explores social and po- with audiences worldwide.” Sadhu Singh Nagpal, her father name in the mid to late eighties, dhak” (“Beta”) and “Maar daala” litical issues faced by women of Mitu Bhowmick Lange, IFFM advised her to change her name directing memorable dances for (“Devdas”). today’s India. Director, said: “We are excited to Said Bakshi: “Violence against bring the Indian Film Festival of women and girls is a human Melbourne back to the big screen, Shruti Is Brand Ambassador For WWF India rights violation, and since the while our digital platform will en- Chennai: Actress Shruti the single most important thing and CEO, WWF India, said: “As outbreak of Covid-19 and the sure viewers around Australia can Haasan has been roped in as In- that should be in our minds. Our we tackle the impacts of the Co- world locking down to live with- access the Festival too.” dian Brand Ambassador of World well-being is connected intrin- vid-19 crisis, it is crucial that we, in four walls, emerging data and IFFM will take place both Wide Fund for Nature -- India sically to the well-being of our as a global community, take steps reports from those on the front- physically and virtually, with the (WWF India). On World Zoono- planet. I am honoured and privi- to reduce the risks of a future lines have shown that all types physical festival running from ses Day on Tuesday, the actress leged to be able to use my voice pandemic. On behalf of the entire of violence against women and August 12 to August 20 and the emphasised on the importance of in a positive way for a cause that team at WWF India, I welcome girls, particularly domestic vio- digital edition running from Au- the well-being of the planet. is so important. Shruti Haasan on board as Brand lence, has only intensified. In this gust 15 to August 30. “Environment conservation is Ravi Singh, Secretary General Ambassador.” B-10 | Friday, July 16, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com ‘Bhoot Police’ to Ranveer, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Release digitally Shabana Azmi, Alia In ‘Rocky Aur Rani...’ Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed his new directorial. The film has a star- on September 17 studded cast comprising Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, along with veterans Dharmendra, Jaya Bach- chan and Shabana Azmi. Incidentally July 6, the day when the first announcemen was made, was also Ranveer Singh’s birthday. Taking to Twitter, Johar said he will be directing his “favourite people” Alia and Ranveer in an upcoming film titled “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani”. “Thrilled to get behind the lens with my favourite people in front of it! Presenting Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, headlined by none other than Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khai- tan & Sumit Roy,” Karan Johar Shah Rukh Khan - to be back soon on screen. Pic: IANS tweeted. Ranveer, too, had taken to Twitter to announce his new film. “A special announcement on my special day! Presenting -- Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani along with my dazzling super- nova Alia Bhatt, directed by the Poster of film “Bhoot Police”. Pic: IANS genre himself, kaleidoscopic vi- sionary Karan Johar, & written by Mumbai: The horror com- stagram. Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan pillars of this kahaani - Dharmen- headlines after his banner Dhar- edy “Bhoot Police” has been Earlier this week, the charac- and Sumit Roy,” Ranveer wrote. dra, Jaya Bachchan & Shabana ma Productions officially an- confirmed for OTT premiere on ters of all four actors were intro- Alia wrote in an Instagram Azmi! #RockyAurRaniKiPrem- nounced that actor Kartik Aaryan September 17. A poster of the duced on social media, who look post: “Legendary, evergreen and Kahani #RRKPK.” would no longer star in their up- Pavan Kirpalani directorial film like ghost hunters going by the inspirational! Meet the rest of the Karan Johar recently made coming production “Dostana 2”. was released on Friday featuring film’s title and poster. lead stars Yami Gautam, Jacque- While Saif Ali Khan plays a line Fernandez, Saif Ali Khan and character called Vibhooti, Ar- Varun Dhawan: ‘Humpty Sharma...’ Was Arjun Kapoor. jun Kapoor’s character is named “Ab baari hai bhooton ke darne Chiraunji, Yami Gautam is Maya ki! #BhootPolice arriving this while Jacqueline plays Kanika. Made With Tears, Love, Lots Of Fun 17th September on @disney- Produced by Ramesh Taurani, plushotstarvip,” announced ac- Akshai Puri and co-produced by tors Yami Gautam, Arjun Kapoor Jaya Taurani, “Bhoot Police” is and Jacqueline Fernandez on In- slated to release on Disney+ For Hrithik Roshan, Tuesday Is ‘My Dance Day’ Mumbai: : Hrithik Roshan dustry colleagues and his fans on took to social media afternoon to his dance grooves. share an innovative dance video “Looking light af! Untouch- “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” marks 7th anniversary of release. Pic: IANS clip. able,” wrote actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai: As Filmmaker of Kavya Pratap Singh. Meanwhile, Varun has wrapped “On Tuesdays I want to be Bollywood choreographer Piy- Shashank Khaitan’s directorial In one image, Varun shared a up shooting for his next film around people who can dance for ush Bhagat wrote: “Sir am I see- “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” picture from the film and wrote: “Bhediya”. Directed by Amar no reason,” wrote Hrithik on In- ing you next Tuesday.” To which released seven years ago on this “Seven years of ‘Humpty Sharma Kaushik, the supernatural thriller stagram. Hrithik replied: “seriously done.” day, actor Varun Dhawan said the Ki Dulhania’. Exactly how the also features Kriti Sanon, Ab- The actor uploaded a black and Actor Prajakta Koli wrote: “I movie was made with tears, love film was made with tears, love hishek Banerjee and Deepak Do- white dance video in an interest- dance for no reason everyday! and lots of fun. and lots of fun.” “Humpty Shar- briyal, and is scheduled to release ing sketchy filter showing his Pick me”. Varun, who played the role of ma Ki Dulhania” was the sec- on April 14 next year. leg moves to declare it as “Mera “Even more reasons to pick Rakesh “Humpty” Kumar Shar- ond time Alia and Varun shared Varun will also be seen in Dance Day” (My Dance Day), you,” replied Hrithik with a smile ma in the film, on Sunday took to screen space after their debut in the upcoming film “Jugg Jugg with a caption at the end of the emoji. his Instagram story to share some the film “Student of the Year”. A Jeeyo”, which also stars Anil Ka- video. Hrithik’s Instagram was Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar com- stills, which also featured actress quasi-sequel titled “Badrinath Ki poor, Neetu Kapoor and Kiara flooded with comments from in- mented with a heart emoji. Alia Bhatt, who essayed the role Dulhania” was released in 2017. Advani.

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Kareena and her book. Pic: IANS Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor both my pregnancies.” Khan took to social media to an- Kareena had announced her nounce the launch of her book book “Pregnancy Bible” on “Pregnancy Bible”. Taimur’s birthday in 2020. She posted a video from her “In many ways, this book is Don’t forget to check us out at kitchen asking: “What’s been like my third child… from con- baking?” She then pulled out a ception to its birth today. Pub- www.WeeklyVoice.com copy of her book from the micro- lished by @juggernaut.in and Pick Your Copies From Transit and South Asian Stores wave, and announced: “This is the amazing @chikisarkar, I’m what’s been baking.” proud to share that my Pregnancy Recalling her journey as an au- Bible is vetted and approved by thor, the actress wrote on her Ins- FOGSI, India’s official body of tagram page: “This has been quite gynecologists and obstetricians, the journey… both my pregnan- along with the help of several ex- cies and writing my Pregnancy pert voices like @rujuta.diwekar, Bible. There were good days and Dr. Sonali Gupta, and Dr. Prabha bad days; some days I was raring Chandra of NIMHANS. I’m both to go to work and others where I excited and nervous to share this struggled to get out of bed. This with you. The pre-order link is in www.weeklyvoice.com book is a very personal account my bio,” Kareena had written. of what I experienced both physi- “Pregnancy Bible” is now Toronto Tel: (905) 795 8282 cally and emotionally through available online. www.WeeklyVoice.com Bollywood Friday, July 16, 2021 | B-11 Ott Could Prove A Game-Changer For ‘Bigg Boss’ New Delhi: With the an- tivity on part of the fans will now nouncement that “Bigg Boss” extend beyond the routine exer- would drop on OTT first before cise of voting for one’s favourite moving onto television in its up- candidate. coming season, the makers have “Bigg Boss OTT” will intro- tossed a googly on the Indian duce a fully interactive 24x7 live home entertainment pitch. If the feed that could prove a game- digital domain has consistently changer for the show. This is emerged as a disruptor over the something that could never be past couple of years, the move implemented on television. is bound to change a few ground As part of the interactive set-up rules on home viewing habits. in the reality show’s OTT ver- “Bigg Boss” after all has de- sion, there will be the ‘janta’ fac- fined successful programming on tor that gives the common man Indian television for years now. It the uncommon power to pick has been one of the last remnants contestants and their tenure in the of consistent success on the tube, house, as well as tasks and exit guaranteeing assured ratings over from the show. the seasons. For a show that primarily banks For the uninitiated, the upcom- on the voyeuristic streak of its ing season of the show will play audience, giving fans that sort of out on the streaming platform an interactive advantage would Upcoming season of show will be on the streaming platform Voot. Pic: IANS Voot for the first six weeks upon only make the game more com- premiering, and will be known cision could be a ‘soft launch’ guilty pleasure of voyeurism. There is no primetime on OTT, plex. The ‘voyeur’ would now as “Bigg Boss OTT”, before of sorts. If the idea clicks, who Nature of content is the prime just as there is no mechanism to have power over what he wants kickstarting season 15 on Colors knows, season 16 next year could reason why the show was deemed censor content (at least, not yet). to watch, and how much of it he channel. straightaway drop on OTT per- right for the mature audience Like any other programme on wants to watch. OTT streaming of “Bigg Boss” haps launch simultaneously on only, and Colors have had to streaming platforms, the hour- Worldwide, interactive enter- is an idea that has been gradually OTT and television. settle for the well-past-primetime long episodes of “Bigg Boss tainment is still at a nascent stage. picking up over the recent years, OTT would seem like the per- 10.30 p.m. slot on weekdays. Re- OTT” would come with the big In India, we have had a glimpse with Voot streaming bits and fect platform for a show as “Bigg peat telecast timings on television advantage of being available at of the genre on OTT but most of pieces of exclusive action, as well Boss”. A medium that thrives on were worse -- well past midnight. consumer’s will, wherever and it has been available thanks to as making entire episodes avail- individual watching habits on (There are the Weekend Ka Vaar whenever. fiction content. If the makers of able in the digital space in recent phones, tabs or laptops -- as op- episodes on Saturday and Sun- But there is a bigger advantage “Bigg Boss” manage to crack the seasons. The difference this time posed to television, which has day, of course, that play out at a that the OTT version of the show code on disseminating interactive is the show will first drop on OTT traditionally been associated better timing. These, however, promises to offer. Digital stream- content by exploiting the OTT and stream for six weeks, before with living room, family viewing are more about letting show host ing is being used aggressively advantage, there is a gold mine the season takes off on television. -- would be the apt platform for and Bollywood superstar Salman this time to push interactive par- waiting to be tapped for a show Industry watchers feel the de- a reality show that caters to the Khan play the field). ticipation of fans. In turn, interac- of this nature. Mouni Roy Shares The Babil Posts Pictures Of His New Pup Mumbai: Late Irrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan took to social me- ‘Way To Her Heart’ dia introducing his new pup. Mumbai: Actress Mouni “Our newest member of the Roy has revealed the way one can family, Bahadur Jugnu Badshah win her heart on Sunday. Hasbulla’s first visit to the vet,” Mouni posted a picture on In- wrote Babil on his Instagram stagram. In the image, Mouni is page. seen all dolled up in an all black In the pictures posted on social ensemble sitting on a couch and media, Babil is seen carrying the gorging on some macaroons. little puppy in a basket to the vet- She captioned the image: erinary doctor. Casually dressed “Ways to my heart in a grey T-shirt, Babil bears a 1) get me food 2) make me food strong resemblance to his father 3) be food Irrfan. Minutes after Babil shared P.s if dunno my love for food the picture on Instagram, the post you don’t know me at all x” flooded with comments. She then posted a picture of her Actress Achint Kaur wrote: outfit and called herself a “black “Adorable.” addict”. Model Adlinne Castelino com- Speaking about her upcoming mented: “Oh so cute.” work, Mouni will be seen in Ayan Actress Toranj Kavyon com- Mukerji’s fantasy action adven- mented with heart emojis. ture “Brahmastra” alongside Am- Babil will soon make his debut itabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, with the film “Qala”, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Nagarjuna, with Triptii Dimri and directed by An- Babil Khan and his new pup. Pic: Instagram/IANS Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo. Mouni Roy Pic: IANS vitaa Dutt. Urvashi Rautela Offers Glimpse Into Her Weekend Workout

Urvashi Rautela Pic: Instagram/IANS Mumbai:Bollywood actress ously couldn’t upload full).” Urvashi Rautela took to social On the work front, Urvashi media early this week to treat has just resumed shooting for the fans with her workout video. upcoming web series “Inspec- In the video shared on Insta- tor Avinash” where she features gram, Urvashi is seen lifting a alongside Randeep Hooda. 60kg weight lying down on the “4.30 am on sets of #Inspector- ground, a workout which ben- Avinash Shoot resumes. That’s efits one’s lower abs. The actress what makes it so attractive. You wears a bright yellow coloured get to break all your own rules. gym outfit and a pair of neon or- The more conflict i find, the more ange sneakers. interesting the performance. Sharing the video, Urvashi #vanityvan #trailerdiaries,” the informed: “500 REPS 60KGS actress told her fans in an Insta- LOWER ABS ABS ABS (obvi- gram post. B-12 | Friday, July 16, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com ‘Collar Bomb’ - Passable And Fails To Impress Collar Bomb (film on Disney+ Writer Nikhil Nair sets up case that Hesi had solved. Hotstar); Cast: Jimmy Sheirgill, his story in a school in scenic Director Dnyanesh Zoting is Asha Negi, Rajshri Deshpande, Sanawar. Not much time is wast- incohesive while setting up the Sparsh Shrivastav; Direction: ed in introducing the plot. drama and even less impressive Dnyanesh Zoting; Rating: * * High-profile cop Manoj Hesi while tying the loose ends. The (two stars) (Jimmy Sheirgill), in town to ad- plot has its loopholes and the mit his teenage son at the school, climax, inadequately executed, By Vinayak Chakravorty finds himself among a room-full could seem incongruous. of people held hostage by a man The film benefits from good A cop runs against time to stop who walks in wearing a collar acting by the cast. Jimmy Sheir- a suicide bomber who holds a bomb. gill, returning as a policeman af- group of children hostage in a The man presently lets the ter a while, is impressive as ever school. The bomber forces the adults out but continues holding playing the cool cop with a blem- cop to commit certain unlawful the kids hostage, including Hesi’s ish, while Asha Negi scores with acts, if he must see the children son. He gives the cop a phone and the moments of drama that the alive and, of course, there is a tells him to step out, and com- script gives her. twist in all this. plete certain ‘tasks’ according Rajshri Deshpande gets a role “Collar Bomb” operates us- to instructions he receives over with an interesting arc, and she ing a basic thriller format. The phone, if he wants to see his boy makes the most of it. Most of the film has an interesting idea about and the other children alive. prop cast have been aptly cast. one’s past actions catching up, As an enterprising local cop, “Collar Bomb” is passable fare, but stops short of becoming the ASI Sumitra (Asha Negi), tries which has been done in by inept pulsating psychological play that rallying the police unit to ensure writing and execution of the plot. the narrative seems to promise. safety of the children who are The very average tech-specs do The story never quite engages the held hostage, it becomes obvious not add to the drama in any way, viewer despite introducing the there could be a personal motive and the film does not have a re- mandatory twists, and it does get behind all that is going on, and deeming feature strong enough to Poster from the film ‘Collar Bomb’. Pic: Instagram/IANS too absurd to be logical. it could have to do with a recent stay in your mind. Shweta Tripathi Excited Ajay Devgn’s ‘Bhuj: The Pride Of India’ To Reunite With Shriya To Release Digitally On August 13 In ‘Gone Game 2’ Mumbai: Actress Shweta makes our bond more interesting Tripathi is over the moon to re- -- a little trivia -- is that before unite with her friend Shriya Pil- Guddu and Bablu were cast, Golu gaonkar in the second season of and Sweety (the character they web series “The Gone Game”. play in ‘Mirzapur’) were cast!” The two actresses had worked she said. Shweta credited “Mirza- together in the first season of the pur” and said it “escalated” their show, as well as in “Mirzapur” bond, and they gradually became season one. “amazing friends”. “I have known Shriya for what “Then came ‘The Gone Game’ feels like forever! We first met and unfortunately due to lock- because we both did theatre to- down, we would miss each other gether. Theatre was the reason so much because the entire show for how we knew each other way was shot virtually. Now, I’m ex- back before we were cast for cited because we will finally ‘Mirzapur’,” Shweta said. shoot in person together for the “I clearly remember the first show and I can’t wait for her to time I met her was at the screen- join the bio bubble,” said Shweta. ing of ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Dee- “The Gone Game” is an Indian wani’, written by our common psychological thriller web series Poster of Ajay Devgn’s new starrer “Bhuj: The Pride Of India”. Pic: IANS friend Hussain Dalal. Also what directed by Nikhil Bhat. Mumbai: The Ajay Devgn- TLE EVER FOUGHT. #Bhu- Sonakshi Sinha, Ammy Virk, starrer war action film “Bhuj: The jThePrideOfIndia releasing on Nora Fatehi and Sharad Kelkar in Pride Of India” will release digi- 13th August only on @Disney- pivotal roles. tally on August 13, ahead of Inde- plusHSVIP. #DisneyPlusHotstar- “Bhuj: The Pride Of India” pendence Day. A motion poster of Multiplex,” tweeted Devgn, an- has been written by Abhishek the film was released on Tuesday nouncing the news. Dudhaiya, Raman Kumar, Ritesh while the trailer will be launched The film, directed by Abhishek Shah, and Pooja Bhavoria and is on July 12. Dudhaiya, and has an ensemble all set to release on August 13 on “1971. THE GREATEST BAT- cast comprising Sanjay Dutt, Disney+ Hotstar. Shringarpure On Fitness Regime To Play Role Of Mighty Malhar Rao Holkar Mumbai: Rajesh Shrin- garpure plays Subedaar Mal- har Rao Holkar in “Punyashlok Ahilyabai”, a role that demands the actor to look fit, sturdy and strong, and he focuses a lot on his fitness routine. “For me, fitness means being flexible, strong and having the strength and stamina, so that I can give my 100 per cent throughout the day. I believe it takes sheer discipline and dedication when it comes to health and living our best life,” he says. “To play Malhar Rao, I am expected to have a muscular Shweta Tripathi - Thrilled. Pic: IANS and strong look, for which I do weight-lifts at least three to four Rajesh Shringarpure plays Malhar Rao Holkar . Pic:IANS www.WeeklyVoice.com times a week. On other days, I en- lifestyle,” he adds. gage in rigorous cardio exercises. He concludes: “We shouldn’t (905) 795.0639 I practice intermittent fasting and forget to identify what works best eat only homecooked food. Addi- for our respective body types and tionally, I make sure to complete follow that religiously.” at least 10k steps everyday as it “Punyashlok Ahilyabai” airs on helps me to avoid a sedentary Sony Entertainment Television. Vidyut Jammwal Shares Words Of Wisdom On ‘Kalaripayattu’ Mumbai: : Action hero dyutJammwal,” he wrote as cap- Vidyut Jammwal on Tuesday tion. On the work front, Vidyut treated fans to wisdom about the has just finished shooting for the Indian martial art kalaripayattu. action thriller “Sanak”, which Vidyut posted a video on Ins- casts him opposite Bengali ac- tagram, where he is seen moving tress Rukmini Maitra. around in a space that is full of “Sanak” marks Rukmini’s Bol- optical illusions. lywood debut. The film is direct- “#kalaripayattu says: Every- ed by Kanishk Varma, and also Pick Your Copies From Transit and thing we see is a perspective, not features Chandan Roy Sanyal South Asian Stores Every Friday the truth #opticalillusion #move- and Neha Dhupia. He also has the ment #martialarts #ITrainLikeVi- second part of “Khudah Haafiz”. www.WeeklyVoice.com bollywood Friday, July 16, 2021 | B-13 ‘It’s Difficult To Make People Laugh’: Priyadarshan By Ahana Bhattacharya  Mumbai: Filmmaker Pri- yadarshan has given a series of comedy hits with Akshay Kumar, so when the box-office wizard and National Award winner con- firms a new film with the Bolly- wood superstar, fans would natu- rally be excited. “Yes, it is happening next year. The film was supposed to happen this year but it had to be pushed. We start shooting next year,” the filmmaker told IANS about his film with Akshay. The duo has delivered rib-tick- ling comedies like “Hera Pheri”, Priyadarshan’s new film with Akshay planned for next year. ‘Hungama 2’ to release on July 23. Pic: IANS “Garam Masala”, “Bhagam Bhag” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”, treated in the same way as Hun- “Hungama 2” is also releasing on able. Comedy films are meant for but films like Titanic, Baahubali and elaborating on the new proj- gama. There are confusions, an OTT platform instead of a the- mass viewing because laughter is or Avatar, which are meant for ect, Priyadarshan said: “It will be situations, comedy of errors and atrical release amid the ongoing contagious.” the big screen -- you can’t watch a comedy film. I don’t want to slapstick but the plot is complete- pandemic. Would he miss the big With the pandemic affecting these on your phone. You can’t take any more risks. Let me en- ly different. It will be a laugh riot, screen experience? our lives in every possible way, is enjoy the visuals. Another rea- tertain my audience. So far, the I believe,” he said. “I wish I could release it in the comedy the need of the hour for son is, in our country, the cheap- films in which we both worked Priyadarshan’s name is synon- theatres, sit with the audience our emotional wellbeing? est entertainment for a common have been very successful.” ymous with entertaining comedy and enjoy it. I belong to the old “We know how the economy man, especially the middle class, Before his film with Akshay, films. What are his secret ingre- school. I have corrected myself is affected, how people have lost is taking the family to the cin- Priyan, as he is widely known to dients? by sitting with the crowd and their money, lost their jobs. How ema. Also, the pleasure of going friends and colleagues, is busy “It is very difficult to make watching my films, by observ- they are struggling not to go out to the theatre with your friends readying his new film “Hungama people laugh. It is the most dif- ing what they like and what they and staying locked in their homes. and family, you cannot get that 2” for release. The comedy fea- ficult thing to create situations don’t like. I am going to miss that What is there to smile about? In pleasure by sitting at home and tures Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shet- and confusions. Because, the mo- learning process,” the filmmaker these times, I feel a comedy film watching the film on your phone. ty Kundra, Meezaan Jaffrey and ment it becomes buffoonery, the expressed, adding: “But even on can be a very good medicine,” the So, theatres will survive all over Pranitha Subhash. The filmmaker film will be in bad taste. It should OTT, everybody from the grand- director said. the world despite the great impact clarifies the film is not an exten- look believable and genuine. father to the grandson can sit to- Pryadarshan, however, does of OTT platforms,” he opined. sion of his 2004 hit “Hungama”. Maintaining that balance is im- gether and laugh. There is no vul- not feel OTT platforms will re- Priyadarshan’s new directorial “It is not a continuation of portant,” he replied. garity or double meaning in this place cinema halls entirely. “Hungama 2” is slated to release ‘Hungama’. It is a different story Just like many other films, film. It will be absolutely enjoy- “Definitely OTT is popular on Disney+ Hotstar on July 23. ‘Haathi Ghoda Paal Ki Jai ‘Tujhse Hai Raabta’ Show Completes Kanhaiya Laal Ki’ To 700 Episodes; Actors Ecstatic Mumbai: Television actors Reem Shaikh and Sehban Azim Celebrate Little Krishna are ecstatic, with their show “Tu- jhse Hai Raabta” completing 700 episodes. To celebrate the occa- sion, the cast and crew gathered on the sets of the show and had a cake-cutting ceremony. Said Sehban: “I consider myself lucky today as we complete 700 episodes of ‘Tujhse Hai Raabta’. I am thankful to the makers, the cast, the crew, the writers, and ev- eryone else working on the show. We have worked hard together to enable us to achieve this mile- Celebrating 700 episodes. Pic: IANS Poster ‘Haathi Ghoda Paal Ki Jai Kanhaiya Laal Ki’ . Pic: IANS stone. Secondly, though I’m sure every team gives its best when it describe what I am feeling right episodes with ease and so much Mumbai: The upcoming inspirational for each age group comes to any TV show but with now. I genuinely feel Raabta love.“I must add that Raabta has show “Haathi Ghoda Paal Ki Jai in our country. His teachings have this team, there’s a ‘Raabta’ that is a show which has seen many given me an extended family as Kanhaiya Laal Ki” is going to been so impactful that they are we all have and that’s out of the ups and downs, but still, we’ve well as my best friends, Sehban, recreate the childhood stories of relevant in today’s times as well. world. It is like we were meant to always stood strong. God has Poorva Di, Rajat and Shagun. Lord Krishna. The star cast has Our upcoming show “Haathi be together in a show and I thank showered his blessings on this Raabta is always going to be a not been revealed yet, though the Ghoda Paal Ki Jai Kanhaiya Laal God for it.” show in a special way and hence, part of me,” the actress added show is slated to go on air around Ki” will unfold the story of his Reem added: “I really can’t we’ve been able to complete 700 about the Zee TV show. Janmasthami. childhood days and highlight dif- Produced by Siddharth Kumar ferent facets of Krishna’s early Tewary, the show will throw light life. Shanaya’s Belly Dance Stuns Suhana, Navya on Lord Krishna’s teachings, too. “We are happy to collaborate Mumbai: : Shanaya Kapoor shared a video clip Sanjana Muthreja. “Mythological and divine sto- with producer Siddharth Kumar of her belly dance practice session on Instagram, Maheep and Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya ries have the capability of break- Tewary for this iconic and epic and BFFs Suhana Khan and Navya Naveli Nanda is seen dancing effortlessly in a brown spaghetti top ing through various demographic show,” said a spokesperson of the are mighty impressed. and comfortable lowers. Her video clip received a barriers. The stories of Krishna channel Star Bharat, which will “How we learn a choreography. #practicesessions lot of appreciation from friends and family. have always been engaging and air the show. with the best!!! Did @sanjanamuthreja,” you see wrote Shanaya Shanaya’s close friend and Amitabh Bachchan’s on Instagram. In the video, Shanaya is seen learn- granddaughter Navya Naveli wrote: “I got a stom- Mahadevan-Bhalerao’s Song ‘Kar ing bellyin dance the from celebrity paper... belly dancer trainer ach ache watching this. Fateh India’ Is ‘Anthem Of Hope’

Mahadevan,-Bhalerao’s song ‘Kar fateh India’ Pic:IANS Vadodara: Teenage singer We also want to help them cope the hardware Om Bhalerao and composer-sing- with their troubles in these try- er Siddharth Mahadevan have re- ing times. All of us have been store is having I’ve got leased the song “Kar fateh India”, through this together and it is two rooms an anthem of hope, even as the time we walk out of it together, a huge Home country battles Covid-19. whilst cheering one another along Improvement to paint. The anthem composed by Mir the way.” Desai aims at encouraging vacci- Siddharth Mahadevan adds: Sale? nation and urging people to come “This anthem will instil the much- together and rally forces in a bid needed positivity in people and to bring the economy back on the allow them to believe in them- track. The melody blends classi- selves once again. The touching cal and modern notes. lyrics and the soothing music will Community Newspapers Om Bhalerao, 17, says: “This motivate them to banish gloom is a unique attempt to steer the and embrace hopefulness. This nation together towards the post- song is extremely close to my Your Local Social Network pandemic world, smoothly and heart and I am fervently hoping with utmost caution. Vaccination it touches every soul and inspires is extremely important if we want them to walk on with courage and THE WEEKLY VOICE normalcy to be restored. Through help make our world Covid-free.” this song, we seek to educate and “Kar fateh India” streams on inspire people to get vaccinated. YouTube. B-14 | Friday, July 16, 2021 travel www.WeeklyVoice.com Some Top Reasons To Try Off-Season Travel (NC) Some of the world’s most popular cities are a mess in sum- mer. In destinations like Venice and Barcelona, sidewalks are crammed full of tourists with selfie sticks, and the most popu- lar restaurants are jammed with folks who just read the latest re- view on Yelp and are firing up their Instagram accounts before they even walk in the door. That’s why you should con- sider an off-season trip to your favourite city or country. Ireland. European cities like Dublin can be chock-a-block with tourists in summer, but in winter, you’ll find the crowds are way down. Hotels are often cheaper, and flights are easier to Flights are easier to find and hotel prices tend to drop in the lean travel seasons. Pic: NewsCanada find, too. The weather may not be great everything from hotel prices to storms often don’t roll in until hotels in cities like Bangkok for in Paris or London. The average in the winter, but it’s not always car rental rates tend to drop in late afternoon, and most of them less than $200 CAD. The same daytime high in Lisbon in March reliable in July, either. And, let’s the shoulder seasons, which are are short lived. You can always quality hotel in New York City is 18C. That’s shorts or a summer face it, you’re not heading to April to May and September to duck into a café for a cup of cof- would probably set you back six dress weather for most of us. Dublin or Belfast to work on your October. fee and wait it out. or seven times that amount. Use a credit card like the CIBC tan, even if you go mid-summer. Southeast Asia. Some folks It’s a long way to go, but it’s Portugal. This is another great Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege Hawaii. We know it can be avoid going from June to Octo- inexpensive once you’re there. budget destination. A good meal Card to make booking a piece of very expensive in summer, but ber, as it’s the rainy season. But You can regularly find five-star costs a fraction of what you’d pay cake. 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Home to many pristine beaches, it A brush with creativity in form of escapism while socially distanc- Rajasthan is perfect for those looking to take advan- Jaipur, Rajasthan ing; from learning new recipes to expand- Every shot is breathtaking when the tage of fresh air to exercise and explore. Many have used this time spent at home ing our culinary repertoire or just making location is rich with colours depicting Puducherry is one of the top endorsed to reconnect with their inner creativity, delicious home comforts to pass the time, culture, majestic forts and heritage sites. destinations on Booking.com by travellers so what better than a trip to a destination food has kept many of us entertained and Home to colorful culture with artistic el- who love walking and those looking for a that’s called the ‘Pink City’ of India, for our tummies satisfied. For anyone look- ements through bandhani, block printing, relaxing trip. The town entails the French when it’s safe to do so. Jaipur, recognised ing for a culinary adventure, Bengaluru is and stone carving, Jaipur is a photogra- legacy preserved in its French Quarter, as one of the top three most recommended making its mark on the Indian foodie map, pher’s paradise as it offers them more than with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored destinations on Booking.com for Art, is a offering a range of delicacies including do- scenic views. Once it is safe to travel, pick colonial villas and chic boutiques. A sea- must-see for artsy travellers. Home to a sas, Bisi Bele Bhath and Mysore pak. your camera up and head to Jaipur to cap- side trail runs along the Bay of Bengal and hundred art galleries, ancient forts, sculp- Besides Bengaluru, the most endorsed ture that perfect shot while you enjoy the passes several statues, including a 4m-high tors and famous independent designers, destinations for food within India by In- vibe and the culture of the city. Gandhi Memorial. Apart from exploring Jaipur is the place calling you to help you dian travellers include: New Delhi, Hyder- Jaipur followed by Ooty, Varanasi, Mun- the trails, one can also embrace spiritual- find inspiration in the arts. Must-sees in- abad, Mumbai and Amristsar. If you are nar and Udaipur are the top destinations ity at Sri Aurobindo Ashram, enjoy South clude the famous Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, looking for local food, the most endorsed in India endorsed by Indian travellers for Indian and French cuisine and learn scuba Albert Hall Museum and Amber Fort. This photography. paradise city will leave you feeling colour- Ritu Mehrotra, Country Manager, India, ful to bits as you engage in creating art Sri Lanka and Maldives at Booking.com through traditional art like bandhani, block said: “This lockdown has inspired many printing, stone carving or pottery making. of us to look inward and gave us the op- After Jaipur, Udaipur, Kochi, Kolkata and Did you see portunity to try new hobbies or rediscover New Delhi are the top most endorsed des- some old ones. With India being such a tinations in India for art by travellers from in the paper... diverse country and restrictions slowly India. easing in places, travellers will eventually Detox with Yoga at the tranquility of be able to live and explore these hobbies Rishikesh, Uttarakhand through their travel stories. And as always, The lockdown has given a lot of per- Booking.com will be committed to mak- spective to many people, giving them the ing it easier for everyone to experience the opportunity to introspect their sanity amid world and turn these hobbies and personal the chaos and meditate, and yoga has been passions into reality, as and when it’s safe one of the many ways people are detox- to do so.” ing. As people also look to build their health and immunity during the test- ing times, people also dream in practicing the form at peaceful and se- the hardware rene destinations such as Rishikesh. Home to store is having I’ve got the many yoga ashrams two rooms and known as the birth- a huge Home place of yoga, Rishikesh Improvement to paint. attracts many travellers who come in search for Sale? detoxification and peace. Coupled with the views of the mighty hills sur- rounding the destination, Rishikesh is the home of Community Newspapers Hatha Yoga, Shivananda Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga Your Local Social Network and rich with Vedic spiri- tual history and yogic ashram culture. THE WEEKLY VOICE Rishikesh, followed by Varkala, Goa, Varanasi and Kovalam are some of the other top destinations Taste the great flavours of India. Pic: IANSLife www.WeeklyVoice.com zaika Friday, July 16, 2021 | B-15 Tasty Summer Treats That Are Easy To Make

Try A Matcha Pina Colada On A Hot Summer Day

Bitter Gourd Chips. - Pic: IANSLife As the summer gets into its stride changes renowned Indian chef Harpal Singh from Tata Sky Cooking brings some recipes that are easy-to-cook and deliciously filling. Karele (Bitter Gourd) Matcha Pina Colada. Pic: IANSLife. Ke Chips IANSlife spoke to experts at • 50ml coconut milk Ingredients: Pernod Ricard for some best • 40ml soda water Bitter gourd 2 No. (Medium) gin based cocktail recipes, so To Garnish Turmeric powder 1 Tsp. go ahead and sip on this special • Matcha dusting Sugar 2 Tbsp. cooler today: Glass: Highball Lemon 1 No. Instant Bread Cheese Vada. - Pic: IANSLife Flavours Method Gram flour (besan) ½ cup • Complex, Green, Fruity • Blend all ingredients togeth- Rice flour 2 Tbsp. Paneer cube (small) 100 Gm. Methi Anda Pakoda Occasion er except for soda water until Oil for deep Frying Ginger chopped 1 Tsp. Ingredients: • Aperitif. Sun downers, Pre- smooth Salt to taste Green chilly chopped 1-2 No. Palak (Spinach), 1 Cup dinner refreshment • Pour soda water into glass Red chilli powder 1 Tsp. Coriander chopped 1 Tbsp. Methi (Mustard) Leaves, Ingredients then add the blended mixture and Carom seeds (ajwain) 1 Tsp. Salt to taste chopped 2 Cup • 50ml Beefeater Dry 0r 24 dust the top with matcha Chaat masala 1 Tsp. Oil for frying Coriander, chopped ½ Cup • Bar spoon matcha tea • Nb: this is not a frozen drink, Water as required Method: Eggs, boiled 6 No. • 30ml fresh pineapple juice so take care not to add too much Method: 1. Cut the side of each bread, Paneer, grated ½ Cup • 10ml fresh lemon juice ice 1. Wash bitter gourd and pat tear off them into small pieces Turmeric powder ½ Tsp. dry. Take out skin with the help and add them to mixing bowl Red chili powder 1 Tsp. of small knife and cut into slices 2. Add Curd, Rice flour, Cumin Ajwain 1 Tsp. Pecan Pasta Salad 2. Take a mixing bowl; add seeds, Ginger, Green chilli, Cori- Besan 2 Cup sliced bitter gourds, turmeric, ander, soda, curry leaves and salt Salt to taste sugar, lemon juice mix it well un- 3. Mix it well and make dough. Oil for deep frying til sugar get melts. Keep it aside Keep it aside Method: for 15-20 min. Wash them in run- 4. In a mixing bowl add Cheese, 1. Take chopped palak and keep ning water Paneer, Ginger, Green chilli and it in a bowl. Add methi leaves in 3. Take another bowl, add slice Coriander. Mash it altogether. the bowl, add coriander leaves. washed bitter gourd, gram flour, Add salt and mix well 2. Grate boiled eggs, paneer in rice flour, salt, red chilli powder, 5. Take bread mixer and make a the bowl. Add turmeric powder, and carom seeds and mix well. ball, flatten them gently, put pan- red chili powder and ajwain. Add water as required and mix eer and cheese mix in middle and 3. Add besan and salt to taste well, so that all slices are coated roll it around and mix well. Then add water to well with masala mixture 6. Heat oil in pan and fry them make a binding mixture A taste of the Mediterranean. Photo by sheri silver on Unsplash 4. Heat oil in a deep pan for in slow heat 4. Heat oil in a pan, add small deep frying. Add bitter gourd 7. When vadas are half done dollops of binding mixture in A one-ounce serving of pecans Method: slices to the oil in batches. Fry on take out from oil keep it aside the pan to deep fry it until light has 18g unsaturated fat and only 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil medium low flame on both sides for a while and fry them again on brown 2g saturated fat. Add a sweet and with ? cup of salt. When water is till the bitter gourds are crispy medium flame till golden brown. 5. Sprinkle chat masala and red nutritious crunch to this Mediter- boiling, add in pasta, and cook 5. Remove from oil. Drain. 8. Serve with tomato ketchup chili powder on the pakodas and ranean Pecan Pasta Salad. about 10 minutes. When pasta is 6. Sprinkle chat masala. Serve and green chutney serve it with green chutney Ingredients: 1/4 cup salt cooked, set aside. with sweet chilli sauce or tama- 12 ounces pasta 2. In a large, clear bowl, layer rind chutney 4 cups radicchio, sliced half the radicchio, and half of the Instant Bread 1 cup halved marinated olives olives, artichoke, and tomato on Cheese Vada 1/2 cup marinated artichoke, top. Next, add half the pasta, 1/2 Ingredients: bite-size pieces cup of pecans, half of the parsley, Bread Slice 8-10 No. 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried to- 3 ounces of feta, and the orange Curd ½ Cup matoes slices. Rice flour 3 Tbsp. 1 cup pecan pieces 3. Add the spinach, then re- Cumin seeds 1 Tsp. 3/4 cup chopped parsley or peat layering with the radicchio, Ginger chopped 1 Tsp. mint olives, artichoke, tomato, pasta, Green chilly chopped 2-3 No. 6 ounces feta cheese pecans, parsley, feta, and orange. Coriander chopped 2 Tbsp. 1 orange, sliced 4. If using dressing, add after Baking soda ½Tsp. 2 cups chopped spinach layering is complete. Curry leaves 1 Sprig Lemon vinaigrette and fresh 5. Add fresh pepper and refrig- For stuffing: cracked pepper (optional) erate before serving. Cheese cube (small) 100 Gm. Egg and Mustard Leaves Fritters. - Pic: IANSLife 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, July 16, 2021 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com

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