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Coast Guard Opens Marine Mammal Desk, page 6 Toronto Speed Cameras Catch 53,000 Drivers, page 9 Temple Lecture Series By 10 Eminent Women, page 11 PM Issues Mandate Letters To Ministers Ottawa’s Plan To Face Today’s Challenges And Prepare For New Opportunities Outlined OTTAWA: The Prime Minis- support Canadians through the ter, Justin Trudeau, has released pandemic and build a healthier, supplementary mandate letters cleaner, and fairer Canada,” for Cabinet ministers. Since 2015, the Prime Minister The supplementary mandate has publicly released ministerial letters outline the government’s mandate letters to remain open, continued plan to address the transparent, and accountable to challenges of today and prepare Canadians. As we continue to for the opportunities of the future. battle this crisis, the government An official statement said: ‘The will deliver real results for all Ca- global COVID-19 pandemic is nadians and take action to ensure the most serious public health cri- everyone has the support they sis Canada has ever faced. It has need. had devastating impacts on the Trudeau said: “The COVID-19 lives and livelihoods of Canadi- crisis has been difficult for all Ca- ans, and has exposed fundamen- nadians. As a team, we are com- tal gaps in our society. mitted to doing whatever it takes, “The Government of Canada for as long as it takes, to keep As a team, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to fight COVID-19- Justin Trudeau will keep doing whatever it takes, Canadians safe and supported. for as long as it takes, to have work to build a stronger, more people and businesses pay their million new jobs, taking action to These mandate letters outline people’s backs during this dif- resilient country.” bills through this continued cri- fight climate change, and -ensur the actions that our government ficult time. We will continue to The mandate letters “reaffirm sis. They also outline our bold ing everyone has an equal and will continue to take to fight this support families and protect Ca- our top priorities, to keep Cana- approach to build back better, fair chance at success. pandemic, keep people safe, and nadians’ health and jobs as we dians safe and healthy and help which includes creating over one “Our aim is to continue to Continued on page 2 Biden Revokes Permit For Vaccinations: Key LTC Crucial Keystone Pipeline; Canada ‘Disappointed’ Homes Targets Reached Blanket Coverage Of Such Homes Expected By February 15 TORONTO: Ontario has reached a key milestone in the fight against COVID-19, com- pleting the first round of vaccinations ahead of schedule in all long-term care homes in Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor-Essex, the four regions with the highest COVID-19 transmission rates. The first round of vaccinations has also been administered at all long-term care homes in the Ot- tawa Public Health Region, Dur- President Joe Biden signs documents on Wednesday, January 20, ham Region and Simcoe Mus- 2021, after his swearing-in. (Photo: IANS) koka District Health Unit. Washington: US President ecutive action to rejoin the land- “This is the first of many vic- Joe Biden has signed an executive mark Paris climate agreement, re- tories to come against this deadly Premier Doug Ford at a vaccination clinic at the Metro Toronto order to revoke the existing presi- ject the dirty tar sands pipeline,” and ruthless enemy we face,” Convention Centre with General Hillier & Mayor John Tory. dential permit for the controver- Mitchell Bernard, president of said Premier Doug Ford. “We are sial Keystone XL pipeline proj- the Natural Resources Defense making steady progress, but we caregivers have been vaccinated. stay safe and save lives.” ect, which would carry oil from Council, said in a statement. will not rest until the residents “Meeting this milestone is an Progress continues to be made Canada to the US Gulf Coast. “It makes the US once more and staff of every long-term care important step towards keeping with the goal of administering Oil industry groups and Re- part of the global climate solu- home and all Ontarians have had our most vulnerable and those vaccines in all long-term care publicans in the US opposed the tion-not the problem. It makes the opportunity to get a vaccine. who care for them safe,” said Dr. homes across the province by move, arguing it would result in clear that the country is moving Only then will we be able to Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of February 15, 2021. job losses and put energy security away from dirty fossil fuels and get our lives back and return to Long-Term Care. “To have the first round of vac- at risk. But environmental groups toward cleaner, smarter ways to normal.” “While we continue to vaccinations completed at long-term and Democrats praised Biden’s power our future,” Bernard said. To date, more than 40 per- cinate our loved ones, we must care homes in these hard-hit re- decision, arguing the Keystone TC Energy Corporation, a cent of all long-term care homes remember that our long-term care gions is a significant achieve- XL project would worsen climate Canadian company behind the across the province have had an homes are still at risk from com- ment, and I’d like to recognize change. Keystone XL project, said earlier opportunity to receive the first munity spread. It’s important that all those who contributed to this “President Biden hit the ground Wednesday that “advancement of dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, all of us continue to stay home as effort,” said Christine Elliott, running on the strongest White the project will be suspended” in and more than 83,000 long-term much as possible and follow the Deputy Premier and Minister of House climate plan ever, with ex- Continued on page 2 care residents, staff and essential public health measures so we can Continued on page 3 Applications Open For Small Business Grant TORONTO: The Ontario gov- hind us.” ernment has opened applications Small businesses required to for the new Ontario Small Busi- close or significantly restrict ser- ness Support Grant. The grant, vices under the Provincewide first announced in December, Shutdown will be able to apply provides a minimum of $10,000 for a one-time grant and use this to a m aximum of $20,000 to eli- funding in whatever way makes gible small businesses who have the most sense for their individ- had to restrict their operations ual business needs. For example, due to the Provincewide Shut- some businesses could need sup- down. The tightened restrictions port paying employee wages, were put in place to help stop the while others could need support alarming rise of COVID-19 cases with their rent. Broker in Ontario. Eligible small businesses in- BROKER “As Ontario’s employers do clude those that: their part to defeat COVID-19, President of the Treasury Board. ment has made available. While • Were required to close or sig- they are facing unprecedented “I encourage every eligible small we still have a lot of work ahead nificantly restrict services due to REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE challenges as a result of this glob- business owner in Ontario to vis- of us, we can all look confidently the Provincewide Shutdown be- al pandemic,” said Peter Bethlen- it Ontario.ca/COVIDSupport to to the future as we resolve to do ing imposed across the province falvy, Minister of Finance and access the support our govern- our parts and put COVID-19 be- Continued on page 3 A-2 | Friday, January 22, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF PM’s Letters Prioritize Key Areas Of Focus Bala Menon Continued from page 1 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS build a Canada that is stronger, Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) more resilient, and fairer for ev- Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu eryone.” Harj Chaggar • The mandate letters released Amitabh Saxena today add to the commitments laid out in the mandate letters re- Graphic Design leased in December 2019. They Tamarind Tree outline further responsibilities and prioritize key areas of focus Account MANAGERS Manu Ramachandran for the government to fight CO- Maha VID-19 and ensure a strong economic recovery in Canada. ONLINE MARKETING • Mandate letters outline the MANAGER policy objectives that each min- Amitabh Saxena ister will work to accomplish, as well as the pressing challenges LEGAL ADVISOR they will address in their role. Dr. Keshav Agnihotri Mandate letters are not an ex- haustive list of all files a minister ACCOUNTS will work on. Asha J Singhh Prime Minister Justin Trudeu, Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizen- • Publicly available mandate ship Canada, Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, and others attended a virtual celebration to photographer letters help Canadians hold the mark the 5th Anniversary of Syrian Refugees arriving in Canada. “In a time of crisis, Canadians Manohar Sagoo government to account. They responded by opening their arms, their homes and their hearts,” Mendicino tweeted. outline the Prime Minister’s ex- Gross Circulation: 30,000 pectations for each minister, and its agenda. Meanwhile, Prime place in Canada and in Germany support people. They underlined CCNA Verified Circulation: give Canadians a clear idea of Minister Trudeau and Chancellor to limit the spread of the CO- the role of and effective vaccines 29,997 how the government will deliver Merkel discussed the measures in VID-19 virus, to save lives and to end the pandemic. 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Province Extends Its ‘Reopening Ontario Act’ Orders TORONTO: The Ontario gov- Stage One) was amended to en- serve our health care capacity and the EMCPA or the ROA can be could include up to a year in jail. ernment, in consultation with the sure government infrastructure protect Ontarians until everyone fined. The set fine amounts are: The list of orders under the Chief Medical Officer of Health, projects are able to continue as can be vaccinated.” $750 for individuals who fail to ROA and the EMCPA can be is extending most orders current- essential construction activities. It was on Tuesday, January comply with an order; $1,000 for found online on the Government ly in force under the Reopening “Extending these orders en- 12, 2021, the Ontario govern- corporations who fail to comply of Ontario’s website. Throughout Ontario (A Flexible Response to sures the necessary tools remain ment declared a second provin- with an order; and $1,000 for the period of the declared emer- COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) for in place to help respond to the cial emergency under s 7.0.1 anyone who prevents an enforce- gency, orders under the ROA re- another 30 days. disturbing increase in COVID-19 of the Emergency Management ment officer from exercising their main in effect, along with orders Most of the orders under the cases and deaths, and provide and Civil Protection Act (EMP- powers or performing their duties under the EMCPA. ROA are extended to February safeguards for Ontarians, espe- CA). A stay at home order came to enforce the orders. • Under the ROA, orders can 19, 2021, with the exception of cially our vulnerable popula- into effect Thursday, January 14, If convicted, maximum fines be extended for up to 30 days at O. Reg. 75/20 (Drinking Wa- tions,” said Solicitor General 2021, as well as enhanced au- for committing an offence range a time, and the government must ter Systems and Sewage Works) Sylvia Jones. thorities for enforcement person- from $100,000 for an individual report on all order extensions to which is not being renewed. O. “Our government will continue nel. Individuals and corporations to $10 million for a corporation, the Select Committee on Emer- Reg. 82/20 (Rules for Areas in to take the actions needed to pre- who do not abide by orders under and for an individual, penalties gency Management Oversight. President Biden Will Call Trudeau

Prime minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden (Instagram)- File picture Continued from page 1 Biden signed 17 executive orders, which anticipation of Biden’s or- included US to rejoin the Paris Climate der. “TC Energy will review the Accord and the World Health Organiza- decision, assess its implications, and con- tion (WHO). The first order Biden signed sider its options,” the company said in a was to mandate the wearing of masks and statement, noting revoking the permit for observance of social distancing on federal the project would “directly lead to the lay- government offices and on planes, trains off of thousands of union workers.” and buses travelling between states. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Another order ended the construction of said that “we are disappointed but ac- the wall on the Mexican border that Trump knowledge the President’s decision to had ordered to deter illegal immigration. fulfil his election campaign promise on Meanwhile, it was announced that Keystone XL”. “I look forward to working Biden will speak to Prime Minister Justin with President Biden to reduce pollution, Trudeau, according to the White House as combat climate change, fight Covid-19, his first call to a foreign leader. create middle class jobs, and build back Addressing reporters on Wednesday better by supporting a sustainable eco- shortly after Biden and Vice President Ka- nomic recovery for everyone,” Trudeau mala Harris’ inauguration, press secretary said in a statement. Jen Psaki told reporters: “I expect they The Keystone XL project was rejected will certainly discuss the important rela- by former President Barack Obama in tionship with Canada as well as (Biden’s) 2015. Former President Donald Trump re- decision on the Keystone pipeline that he versed the decision in 2017. announced today.” www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, January 22, 2021 | A-3 Vaccines: LTC Homes In Seven Regions Covered Continued from page 1 Health. “Together with our partners we continue to expand our capacity and we are ready to administer more doses as soon as we receive them.” As part of Phase One of its vaccine implementation plan, Ontario will continue to focus on vaccinating vulnerable populations, and those who care for them, as more supply becomes available. On January 15, the province was alerted by the federal government that due to work to expand its European manufacturing facility, production of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Premier Doug Ford and Ministers at Mackenzie Health’s Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. vaccine will be impacted and Canada’s allocations of the Pfizer-BioNTech CO- the deployment of hospital staff to long- ICU occupancy rates. tal of 185 beds, including over 35 critical VID-19 vaccine for the remainder of Janu- term care homes and the use of infection “The Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital is care beds and 150 general medicine beds, ary and early February will be reduced. prevention and control teams. the first newly built hospital in three de- which will support patients from other To respond to this change in supply of • The province’s vaccine strategy pri- cades and this net new capacity will be hospitals and alleviate hospital capacity the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, Ontario’s oritizes the most vulnerable populations critical until we are in a position to widely pressures caused by the COVID-19 pan- Chief Medical Officer of Health has pro- first, including residents of long-term care administer vaccines across the province,” demic. vided updated direction on the administra- homes and retirement homes in regions said Premier Ford. “I want to especially Once COVID-19 capacity pressures tion of second doses: with high COVID-19 transmission rates, thank Mackenzie Health for stepping up have stabilized, the new hospital will pro- • Long-term care and high-risk retire- who are at higher risk of contracting the to allow us to temporarily use this new fa- vide care and services to patients from ment home residents and their essential virus. cility to support our COVID-19 response across the western York Region as origi- caregivers, who have received their first • As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and take pressure off other hospitals in the nally planned, including emergency and dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, will continues, the Ontario government is in- region. It’s these kinds of innovative part- modern surgical services, and offer ad- receive their second dose in 21 to 27 days. vesting an additional $398 million during nerships that make a world of difference in vanced diagnostic imaging capabilities, in- • Staff who were vaccinated within the the second wave of the pandemic to reduce our fight against this deadly virus.” tensive care beds, medicine, birthing, pe- homes at the same time as the residents the risk of the virus entering long-term Initially, Mackenzie Health’s Cortel- diatrics and mental health services, as well will also follow the same schedule. care homes from the community. lucci Vaughan Hospital will provide a to- as the York Region District Stroke Centre. • All other recipients of the Pfizer-Bi- • During the second wave, Ontario oNtech vaccine must receive their second has enhanced testing requirements for dose after 21 days and before 42 days. long-term care home staff and essential • For individuals who received the caregivers, recognizing how important Moderna vaccine, the dose schedule of 28 it is to identify a case of the virus before days will remain. it can spread from the community into a “The remarkable first stages of Ontario’s long-term care home. COVID-19 vaccine rollout demonstrate • To address long-standing staffing how much we can accomplish when On- challenges, the government has launched tarians work together to protect our most one of the largest recruitment and training vulnerable citizens and frontline essential drives in the province’s history to deliver workers,” said Solicitor General Sylvia on its commitment to provide an average Jones. of four hours of daily direct care for resi- “We’ve been laser-focused on meeting dents. the Premier’s challenge to complete first VAUGHAN: The Ontario government is HIGH RATIO ONLY* dose vaccinations to our most vulnerable providing up to $125 million to immedi- in the four key areas by January 21,” said ately add over 500 critical care and high 5 Yrs Fixed General Rick Hillier (retired). “I want to intensity medicine beds to hospitals in @1.39%* commend the tremendous effort of every- areas with high rates of COVID-19 trans- one involved in achieving this milestone mission. 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Continued from page 1 costs such as property tax and energy bills. effective 12:01 a.m. on December 26. These rebates will continue to be available • Have fewer than 100 employees at the for businesses impacted by the Province- enterprise level. wide Shutdown and earlier restrictions. • Have experienced a minimum of 20 More information about the Ontario per cent revenue decline in April 2020 Small Business Support Grant and other compared to April 2019. New businesses rebates is available on Ontario.ca/COVID- established since April 2019 will also be support. eligible if they meet the other eligibility • The businesses must demonstrate they criteria. experienced a revenue decline of at least “Small businesses are the heart of On- 20 per cent when comparing monthly rev- tario’s economy,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister enue in April 2019 and April 2020. This of Economic Development, Job Creation time period was selected because it reflects and Trade. “The Ontario Small Business the impact of the public health measures in Support Grant will help thousands of small spring 2020, and as such provides a rep- businesses get through this difficult time, resentation of the possible impact of these while strengthening our province’s eco- latest measures on small businesses. nomic recovery.” • New businesses established since April “As the son of two small business own- 2019 will also be eligible if they meet the ers, I understand what small businesses other eligibility criteria. They will be able mean to the families, employees, and lo- to select alternative months for comparing cal communities they support,” said Prab- revenue decline through the application meet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small portal. In addition, winter seasonal busi- Business and Red Tape Reduction. nesses, such as ski hills, will be permitted “Our hardworking businesses can be to compare revenue from December 2019 encouraged that the government’s new or January 2020 to December 2020. Ontario Small Business Support Grant of- The 2020 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: fers yet another helping hand that will give Protect, Support, Recover outlined more them the boost they need to meet the chal- than $13.5 billion in support for people lenges of today and prepare for a brighter and jobs. The government is also invest- tomorrow.” ing $4.8 billion to address critical areas to Businesses impacted by the Province- support a strong long-term recovery that wide Shutdown are also eligible for addi- helps workers, employers and communi- tional supports, including the government’s ties get back on their feet, while building program to provide rebates to offset fixed the foundation for recovery and growth A-4 | Friday, January 22, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Ottawa Invests In A Greener Metro Vancouver Vancouver, BC. : Simon future while also creating new Fraser University has been se- jobs and economic growth for lected by the federal government all Canadians, the Ministry state- to establish an urban climate cen- ment added. tre in Metro Vancouver, British Seamus O’Regan Jr. said: “An Columbia, through a $22-million urban climate centre in Vancou- federal investment. ver will support energy efficien- Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s cy, grow our economy, help save Minister of Environment and Canadians money, and create Climate Change, on behalf of the jobs.” Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Jonathan Wilkinson added: Minister of Natural Resources, “Canadians want cleaner air and announced that Simon Fra- cleaner water for their children ser University’s Renewable Cit- and grandchildren. The research ies program will launch the Low and collaboration that will take Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) In- place at the Metro Vancouver novation Centre in Vancouver LC3 Centre will help deliver just — one of seven centres across that while creating good jobs Canada that will help unlock the here in Vancouver, fighting cli- full emissions reduction potential mate change and protecting our of low-carbon innovations while planet.” improving public health and cre- Canadian companies compete plan to make communities more gas emissions. Catherine McKenna, Canada’s ating local jobs. in the transition to a low-carbon energy-efficient. This initiative Canada’s energy efficiency Minister of Infrastructure and Natural Resrouces Canada economy. This commitment is is using federal investments in sector accounted for more than Communities, said: “Cities play said in a statement: “In commu- more important than ever as we partnership with private inves- 436,000 jobs in 2018, with an a key role in tackling climate nities across the country, Cana- plan our recovery from the CO- tors, public agencies, utilities, annual projected growth of eight change. The Government of Can- dians are feeling the impacts of VID-19 crisis” non-profit organizations and oth- percent. Investments like these ada is helping to support urban climate change. By investing in The Federation of Canadian er levels of government to build are helping this sector grow fast- climate solutions such as building new technologies and projects Municipalities’ Green Municipal long-term, low-carbon solutions. er, creating a better future for Ca- retrofits and electric vehicles. Lo- that reduce pollution and make Fundis serving as the national It is creating a network across nadians. cal solutions to local challenges our communities more resilient office for the LC3 centres. An- Canada that supports local com- “The government continues to will result in better jobs, more in- to climate change, we can create nounced in Budget 2019, LC3 munity action to improve energy support smarter energy initiatives clusive communities and practi- good, middle-class jobs and help is part of Canada’s $1.01-billion efficiency and reduce greenhouse that build a healthier and cleaner cal solutions to climate change.” StatCan Sees Record Growth In $3 M Funding Will Help Horse Canada Wholesale Trade Businesses Hit By Pandemic WOODSTOCK: The Govern- ment of Ontario is investing up to $3 million through the Equine Hardship Program to help horse experience businesses cover animal maintenance costs incurred from COVID-19 disruptions. During the pandemic many horse A wholesale warehouse. Pic: Statistics Canada experience activities, such as rid- OTTAWA: Wholesale sales vehicle and motor vehicle parts ing schools, trail ride operations, grew for the seventh consecutive and accessories subsector re- and horse camps have been un- month in November—up 0.7% to mains the furthest behind, and the able to operate, which has put an all-time high of $67.4 billion. only subsector whose November these businesses and their horses Stastistics Canada said that sales were not higher than pre- in jeopardy. five of seven subsectors reported pandemic levels. “COVID-19 has disrupted McElrea, Executive Director of AgriStability. stronger sales, led by the machin- Sales of machinery, equip- many of the activities offered by Ontario Equestrian. “This fund- The funding is in addition to the ery, equipment and supplies sub- ment and supplies rose 2.8% to horse experience operators making announcement will certainly government initiatives launched sector and the building material $14.3 billion. This was the fourth ing it challenging for some to provide much needed relief to our this year to assist the agriculture and supplies subsector. increase in the past six months, care for their animals this win- business owners and equine farm- sector in meeting challenges re- Notably, the increase reflects bringing total sales to their high- ter,” said Ernie Hardeman, Min- ers who have fought to maintain lated to the COVID-19 outbreak, higher domestic sales of Cana- est level on record. Three of the ister of Agriculture, Food and their herds since the beginning including: dian goods, as both imports and four industries in the subsector Rural Affairs. of the pandemic and we look for- • The $25.5 million Agri-food exports of key commodities fell reported gains. Higher sales in “Our investment of $3 million ward to on-going collaboration Prevention and Control Innova- in November. this subsector reflect greater do- will allow these businesses to with the government to ensure tion Program to help reduce dis- November sales were 4.4% mestic sales as exports of indus- keep up with the costs of animal sustainability and growth for the ruptions in business operations higher than the pre-pandemic trial machinery, equipment and care so they can maintain their sector.” and risks of COVID-19 exposure level recorded in February 2020, parts fell 0.7% in November. horses and be ready for when ac- Horse experience businesses in the workplace; with six of the seven subsec- Sales of building material and tivities can start up again.” will be eligible for funding if • The launch of a portal to con- tors’ sales higher than pre-CO- supplies rose 1.1% to $10.2 bil- The Equine Hardship Program, they earned at least 50 per cent nect farms and other agri-food VID-19 levels. Additionally, all lion, the sixth increase in the past launching on January 18, 2021, of their revenue in 2019 from sector business with labour needs subsectors posted sales in No- seven months, reaching a record will provide individual busi- horse experience activities, their to job seekers; vember 2020 that were higher high in November. The increase nesses offering horse related ex- 2020 revenue was less than half • The creation of a $26.6 mil- than in November 2019, as was reflects primarily higher sales in periences up to $2,500 per horse of what was earned in 2019 due lion Enhanced Agri-food Work- the case for October 2020 com- the lumber, millwork, hardware up to a maximum of $20,000 in to the pandemic, and they attest place Protection Program in pared with October 2019. and other building supplies in- financial support to help cover they are facing hardship as a re- partnership with the federal gov- At $1.3 billion above Febru- dustry, which makes up more direct costs for feed, water, vet- sult of COVID-19 that will make ernment; ary 2020 levels, sales in the ma- than half of the subsector. erinary care and farrier services it difficult to care for the horses. • The investment of an addi- chinery, equipment and supplies Sales of motor vehicles and needed to maintain horses. The Equine Hardship Program tional $50 million into the Risk subsector have surpassed pre- motor vehicle parts and accesso- “Ontario Equestrian would was specifically designed for Management Program for 2020, COVID-19 levels by more than ries fell 1.8% to $11.1 billion— like to thank Minister Hardeman, horse experience businesses that one year earlier than originally any other subsector, followed by the first decline after six months and the Ontario government for are not eligible for other agricul- promised. the building material and supplies of gains. Despite the decline, their dedication and support of ture related programs that help • There are approximately 150 subsector at $1.1 billion above sales were 5.6% higher than in the equine sector over the past farmers manage risk such as the horse experience businesses in pre-COVID-19 levels. The motor November of 2019. months,” said Tracey McCague- Risk Management Program and Ontario including more than 50 horse camp or trail ride operations, at least 15 carriage operators, at least 14 therapeutic riding centres and many riding schools. These businesses also include horse drawn carriage or sleigh rides. • Under the Equine Hardship Program, costs incurred between March 17, 2020 and February 28, 2021 will be eligible. Enrollment and claim forms will be accepted until March 12, 2021, or while program funding remains available, whichever comes first. • Eligible business owners may be provided up to $20,000 (total) to maintain horses used to provide these experiences. A cap of $2,500 per eligible animal will be applied. • To learn more and apply to the Equine Hardship Program, visit http://www.omafra.gov. 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 www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, January 22, 2021 | A-5 Boost For Early Canada, United States Complete Years French Nuclear Material Shipping Project Language Services TORONTO: Ontario is investing $150,000 to create two new positions at the provincial advocacy group l’Association francophone à l’éducation des services à l’enfance de l’Ontario (AFÉSEO). These positions will promote the recruitment, retention and professional development of French-language early childhood educator staff while supporting the provision of high-quality French-language services in child Highly enriched uranium liquid target residue material being transported by road. Picture: Atomic Energy of Canada/Natural Resources Canada care and early years programs. OTTAWA: Atomic Energy of topes used for the treatment and around the earth six times. Fuel Acceptance Program, which Stephen Lecce, Minister of Canada Limited (AECL) and diagnosis of cancer and other dis- Together, the completion of was established in 1996 with the Education, said: “With our con- the United States Department eases. this shipping campaign, along mission to repatriate U.S.-ori- tinued focus on making child care of Energy’s National Nuclear Over the years, this benefited with the recently completed cam- gin spent nuclear fuel and other safe, affordable, and accessible, Security Administration (DOE/ billions of people in Canada and paign of spent nuclear fuel from weapons-grade nuclear material our Government is delivering on NNSA) has announced the com- around the world. The medi- the National Research Universal from civilian sites worldwide. a top priority for families and pletion of a multi-year project to cal isotopes were produced us- and National Research Experi- Canadian Nuclear Labora- communities across our province repatriate highly enriched ura- ing HEU supplied by the United mental research reactors, resulted tories, the United States De- and addressing a specific need of nium (HEU) liquid target residue States. in the repatriation of more than partment of Energy’s Office of French-language communities.” material from the Chalk River The shipping project, which 367 kilograms of HEU. Environmental Management, Sa- The two new positions are a Laboratories in Ontario, Canada began in 2017 and finished in Au- This not only reduces Canada’s vannah River Nuclear Solutions French-Language Liaison and a to the Savannah River Site in Ai- gust of 2020, involved 115 sepa- environmental liabilities and and Savannah River National Communications Liaison. They ken, South Carolina. rate truck shipments, resulting in risks, it also serves our nuclear Laboratory were key partners and would help advance AFÉSEO’s The material was the by- the return of more than 161 kilo- security and non-proliferation played a pivotal role in the suc- work in advocating for the benefit product of the production of grams of HEU. objectives by reducing the avail- cess of the campaign. of Francophone early years. medical isotopes from AECL’s Over the four-years of the ability of this material. AECL and DOE/NNSA con- The French-Language Sector National Research Universal re- campaign, the shipments cov- The target residue material tinue to explore the repatriation Liaison position would be respon- actor. While the research reactor ered more than 240,000 kilome- was returned to the United States of additional highly enriched ura- sible for creating and maintaining is now shutdown, for many de- ters of safe and secure transpor- under the U.S.-Origin Foreign nium and other materials over the collaborative relationships with cades it produced medical iso- tation, equivalent to traveling Research Reactor Spent Nuclear next several years. key French-language early childhood partners, including school boards, municipalities, and com- Training Program For Jobs In Textile Computing Industry munity organizations. The Com- TORONTO: The Ontario gov- sive education programming to leges and Universities. ciples and developing prototypes. munications Liaison will provide ernment is providing $35,000 to prepare people for the in-demand The online training program Ontario is working on its first- ongoing support, including the help adult learners and displaced jobs of today and tomorrow. in Human-Centred Design is a ever micro-credentials strategy to development of a branding cam- workers develop the skills they “The partnership between My- micro-credential that has been help people quickly retrain and paign, social media and web out- need to work in the textile com- ant and OCAD U is proof that created to help people rapidly upgrade their skills to find new reach, along with the creation of a puting industry. The new online effective partnerships between obtain the design skills they need jobs.The province is investing virtual magazine. training program has been creat- Ontario’s businesses and world- to work at Myant Inc., a technol- $59.5 million over the next three • AFÉSEO represents 342 ed by OCAD University (OCAD class colleges and universities ogy and advanced manufacturing years to further establish micro- members, including many school U) and Myant Inc. and is part of can deliver high-quality educa- company, and other workplaces. credentials, an emerging and in- boards, 5,000 Francophone ear- Ontario’s plan to support more tion that leads to real jobs,” said Participants in the program will novative teaching model in post- ly childhood professionals and flexible, short-term and respon- Ross Romano, Minister of Col- receive training on design prin- secondary learning. 25,000 families. Ontario Flows Gas Tax Funding to Municipalities - DC Motor

TORONTO: Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation,has announced that Ontario is providing $375 million through the Gas Tax program to help 109 municipalities across the province operate and expand public transit. The province will flow the funding as soon as possible in 2021. “Our government is committed to helping municipalities sustain and improve public transit throughout the province,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “Supporting transit systems is more important than ever as municipalities across Ontario struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will help ensure people have access to safe, reliable transportation to get to work or pick up essential items like a prescription.” Funding for the Gas Tax program is determined by the number of litres of gasoline sold in the province during the previous year. Municipalities supporting public transit services in their community receive two cents per litre of provincial gas tax revenue collected. This funding can be used to extend service hours, buy transit vehicles, add routes, improve ac- cessibility or upgrade infrastructure. “Transit systems again thank this government for its unwavering support. From keeping existing service running safely and conveniently to building transit for tomorrow, Minister Mulroney has been an ally of transit systems and our riders. Ontario has placed immense value on public transit to help frontline workers get to and from work each day throughout the pandemic,” said Kelly Paleczny, Chair of Ontario Public Transit Association and General Manager of the London Transit Commission. “This funding is crucial to communities across the province in the fight against COVID-19 and will play an important role in Ontario’s economic recovery.” • The 109 municipalities receiving funding through the Gas Tax program deliver public transit service to 144 communities representing more than 92 per cent of Ontario’s total population. A-6 | Friday, January 22, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Coast Guard Opens Marine Mammal Desk To Protect Killer Whales, Other Cetaceans There Will Be Round-The-Clock Use Of High-Tech, Including Radar & Automatic Identification Systems Sidney, British Columbia: about how our efforts to protect The Government of Canada has the iconic Southern Resident kill- said that the protection of South- er whales are really doing.” ern Resident Killer Whales and • The Government of Canada other cetaceans has become a works with Provincial, First Na- priority. “That is why we are tak- tions, academic and private ining strong, consistent action to dustry partners to protect South- prevent vessel strikes, entangle- ern Resident Killer Whales in ments and other threats facing British Columbia. these creatures,” the government • The Marine Mammal Desk said in a statement this week. is co-located within CCG’s As part of this effort, the Ca- MCTS in Sidney, BC. MCTS is nadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a national program that provides announced a first-of-its-kind Ma- communication for ships in dis- rine Mammal Desk co-located tress, reduces the probability of within the CCG’s Marine Com- vessel collisions and groundings munications and Traffic Services through the monitoring of ves- Centre (MCTS) in Sidney, British sel traffic movements, and is the Columbia. cornerstone infrastructure for the The new Marine Mammal collection and dissemination of Desk will report whale sightings marine information in Canadian in real time and advise vessel waters. traffic by providing enhanced sit- • The MCTS program ensures uational awareness of the activi- a reliable communication system ties of Southern Resident Killer is available 24/7/365 to contrib- Whales and other cetaceans, such ute to the safety of life at sea, the as humpback and grey whales. protection of the marine environ- Staffed 24 hours a day, seven ment, the safe and efficient navi- days a week, the new Marine gation of shipping in Canadian Mammal Desk leverages modern waterways, and maritime domain technologies including radar and awareness. Automatic Identification Systems • The establishment of the (AIS) and real-time vessel move- Marine Mammal Desk has been ment information. It will support funded as part of the Govern- partners like Transport Canada ment of Canada’s commitment by safe keeping Southern Resi- to implement the Canada Energy dent Killer Whale Interim Sanc- Regulator’s recommendations on tuary Zones for compliance by the Trans Mountain Expansion commercial vessels and pleasure Project. Specifically, recommen- craft. dation #5, that the Government Any violations will be reported should implement a program to to both Transport Canada and en- offset both the increased under- forcement agencies, such as Fish- water noise and the increased eries and Oceans Canada’s Con- strike risk posed to Species at servation and Protection branch Risk Act-listed marine mammal and Parks Canada, for disciplin- and fish species (including South- ary action. ern Resident Killer Whales) due The Marine Mammal Desk rine Mammal Incident Reporting ing results. I’m so proud that to- ever Marine Mammal Desk. The to project-related marine ship- will also take reports of Southern Hotline operated by Fisheries and day Canada will be home to the Southern Resident Killer Whale ping. Resident Killer Whales and other Oceans Canada. first Marine Mammal Desk. This is vital to us on the West coast • The Marine Mammal Desk cetacean sightings from sources Mariners and the public can is an exciting innovation that will and we must do everything in our is staffed by five specially trained such as CCG vessels, light sta- call the Hotline to report injured, allow us to track and report of power to protect them. The Ma- officers, and became operational tions, and aircraft operated by sick, distressed or deceased ma- whale sightings in real time. The rine Mammal Desk will ensure at the end of October 2020. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the rine mammals. If for any reason Southern Resident Killer Whale around the clock monitoring, a • Members of the public CCG and Transport Canada. This a vessel can not contact the hot- is an icon of our pacific coast, welcome addition to making our should call the DFO Marine information will be forwarded line, they can contact the Marine and we want to see its population waters safer for all cetaceans.” Mammal Incident Reporting Ho- to on-water enforcement agen- Mammal Desk who will ensure protected – and revived – for gen- Omar Alghabra, the new Min- tline at 1-800-465-4436, to report cies to ensure the protection of the required agencies are alerted erations to come.” ister of Transport, added: “The occurrences such as whale sight- the mammals as well as reported to the incident. Terry Beech, Parliamentary new Marine Mammal Desk sup- ings or instances of whales being to the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Bernadette Jordan, Minister Secretary to the Minister of Fish- ports the survival and recovery harassed or disturbed. Network. The data collected will of Fisheries, Oceans and the Ca- eries, Oceans and the Canadian of the Southern Resident killer The Marine Mammal Desk help inform Canada’s decisions nadian Coast Guard, said: “Our Coast Guard, and Member of whale population, which contin- is also able to provide mariners for future protection initiatives. government continues to find Parliament for Burnaby North- ues to be a priority for the Gov- with information on Transport The Marine Mammal Desk new, more effective ways to pro- Seymour, said: “I am thrilled ernment of Canada. It will serve Canada’s Interim Order for the will also act as a back-up to re- tect our Southern Resident Killer that the Province of British Co- as our eyes on the water, provid- Protection of Southern Resident porting systems, such as the Ma- whales, and we’re seeing promis- lumbia will be home to the first ing us with real-time information Killer Whales. Security Guard & Private Investigator Testing Goes Online TORONTO: The Ontario gov- to test more individuals as well as Senior Vice President and Chief ernment is launching a new, on- makes the overall process easier, Development Officer, G4S Se- line testing option for individuals more reliable and accessible. cure Solutions (Canada). “This seeking to obtain a licence to be- The province-wide rollout fol- change will allow for more secu- come a security guard or private lows a pilot project that began in rity guards at key locations where investigator. This modern testing October 2020 with Serco Canada they are providing an essential option will eliminate the need for Inc., the vendor that provides se- and vital service.” applicants to travel to a testing curity guard and private inves- • Each online session will be location during the COVID-19 tigator testing on behalf of the available to eight candidates, outbreak and beyond. province. Participants in the pilot with one examiner responsible “Expanding to online testing strongly supported the online op- for oversight of the process. for security guards and private tion and provided valuable feed- • Up to 12 online test sessions investigators is another step for- back to ensure the testing was ac- will be offered daily, with testing ward in our government’s work cessible for all candidates. available in English and French. to modernize frontline services Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay “The government’s move to • Individuals are required to and programming for Ontarians,” sionals who are essential to pub- vate investigator online testing enable security recruits to con- complete training and testing said Solicitor General Sylvia lic safety and the well-being of option may choose from a range duct the provincial tests online mandated by Ontario Regulation Jones. “Online testing will help communities.” of dates and times when the ses- is a constructive and positive 26/10 – Training and Testing un- expand Ontario’s capacity to train Starting today, applicants who sions will be offered. This new measure for security services in der the Private Security and In- and qualify these critical profes- select the security guard or pri- online option improves capacity Ontario,” said Tim Saunders, vestigative Services Act, 2005.

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Resources, Seamus O’Regan Jr., The Targeted Geoscience Ini- has announced support for three tiative, which provides geologi- projects to open more doors for cal knowledge for more effective Indigenous peoples to participate targeting of buried mineral de- in exploration and mining activi- posits, was renewed in 2020. ties and deploy the green mining These investments underscore technologies that are transform- the government’s commitment to ing the industry. support the mining sector under The Minister made the an- the Canadian Minerals and Met- nouncement during his virtual als Plan, by advancing the par- participation at the 2021 As- ticipation of Indigenous peoples, sociation Mineral Exploration enhancing geoscience knowledge (AME) Remote Roundup. The awareness of Economic Devel- ing cycle, from early exploration helped increase collaboration and and developing our geological re- Minister’s Parliamentary Secre- opment Officers working in In- through production and mine clo- spur new innovation partnerships sources in a responsible way. tary, Paul Lefebvre, also partici- digenous communities through- sure and site reclamation, within to accelerate the deployment of Seamus O’Regan Jr. said: pated in the event. out the country to increase their Indigenous communities in West- clean technologies in mining. “Indigenous people and com- The funding includes $50,000 knowledge of the mining sector ern Canada, to increase their ca- During AME Roundup, Par- munities are leaders in Canada’s to the Council for the Advance- and opportunities that generate pacity to participate in the sector. liamentary Secretary Lefebvre clean-growth future. By working ment of Native Development Of- community benefits. A third investment of $50,000 also highlighted that the renewed together with them, we’re getting ficers, for two projects. The second project will help to Mississauga-based Mining $35-million Targeted Geoscience good projects off the ground, and The first project aims to raise build understanding of the min- Suppliers Trade Association Initiative is now accepting pro- great results. “ New Program Will Let Province Launches Online Tool Police, Justice Partners to Help Mineral Exploration Share Digital Evidence TORONTO: The Ontario government is supporting the province’s mining industry by launching a new online tool and making it easier for companies and prospectors to identify areas available for mineral exploration and claim registration. This is part of the Province’s plan to stimulate the sector and encourage investment to promote economic recovery. OGS (Ontario Geological Sur- vey) Focus is Ontario’s new in- of Energy, Northern Develop- sociation for Mineral Exploration novative online geoscience tool ment and Mines. “The OGSFo- Remote Roundup conference. that consolidates historical explo- cus tool is a state-of-the-art, cus- Click here to register. ration information from various tomer-focused product that will • OGSFocus consolidates geo- databases into a one-stop, easy to further solidify Ontario’s position science information from various use format. as a leading global jurisdiction in databases into a one-stop, easy to TORONTO: The Ontario gov- to transport multimedia files on The free, publicly-accessible mineral exploration and produc- use format that rapidly identifies ernment is investing in new tech- USBs and DVDs tool allows all parties - from In- tion.” areas where historical mineral nology that will enhance the abil- • Allow a police service to digenous communities to explo- Users can search the tool by exploration has occurred, where ity for police services to securely request help from the public, ration companies and prospectors clicking on a data hotspot to data is available, and where land capture, store, manage and share enabling the public to upload - to access the same data. quickly and easily find areas is open for claim registration. digital evidence. evidence directly to the system in “Now more than ever, our gov- around the province where min- • The Ontario Geological Sur- The Digital Evidence Manage- relation to an investigation while ernment is committed to ensuring eral exploration has occurred, vey is the leading provider of reli- ment (DEM) program will ensure remaining anonymous. we support the ongoing prosper- saving time and resources. able, credible, accessible geosci- timely access to evidence, reduce The provincial program will be ity of our province’s mineral ex- A live webinar demonstration ence data, information and expert delays and enable police to spend available to provincial enforce- ploration and prospecting indus- of OGSFocus is being held to- knowledge for the public good in more time investigating crimes ment agencies, such as the On- try,” said Greg Rickford, Minister day at 1:30 p.m. EST at the As- Ontario. and keeping communities safe. tario Provincial Police (OPP), the Correctional Services Oversight and Investigations (CSOI) unit and municipal and First Nations police services, helping to create a standardized, digitally connected criminal justice system across Did you see Ontario. Axon Public Safety Canada in the paper... will be responsible for designing and delivering Ontario’s new Digital Evidence Management technology. “Criminal investigations and prosecutions have grown more complex as technologies have Peter Bethlenfalvy advanced and criminal activities become increasingly sophisticat- “This investment will help ed,” said Doug Downey, Attorney drive forward our ongoing efforts General. to modernize Ontario’s criminal “Creating a more digitally- justice system by transforming connected, modernized justice the way digital evidence is man- system is a signature project of aged by police and justice part- the Ontario Onwards Action Plan, ners,” said Sylvia Jones, Solici- which aims to make government tor General. “By eliminating the programs and services more con- need for sharing and transporting venient, reliable, and accessible,” evidence in person, police offi- said Peter Bethlenfalvy, President the hardware cers will spend less time carrying of the Treasury Board, Minister out administrative work and more of Finance, and Minister Respon- store is having I’ve got time on what matters most - pro- sible for Digital and Data Trans- two rooms tecting our communities.” formation. “Today’s investment a huge Home The new Digital Evidence in leading-edge, cloud-based to paint. Management program will pro- Digital Evidence Management Improvement vide police services with access technology will enable police to cloud-based technology to al- services and their justice sector Sale? low evidence, once physically partners, provincewide, to work handled, to be shared securely more collaboratively and share amongst justice sector partners. digital evidence more quickly and It will: securely. Harnessing technology • Provide capacity to capture, and fostering innovation is what Community Newspapers store, manage and share large Ontario Onwards is all about.” audio and video files, includ- “The implementation of a pro- ing those recorded and shared vincial Digital Evidence Manage- Your Local Social Network through by-stander cell phones, ment program is a great step for- 9-1-1 audio, interview room cam- ward in modernizing the way our eras, dash cams and body-worn police personnel members across cameras, as well as photographs Ontario are able to access and • Enable police services to se- share case-related content with THE WEEKLY VOICE curely share digital evidence with one another,” said Police Associ- Crown attorneys and other police ation of Ontario (PAO) President services, eliminating the need Bruce Chapman. A-8 | Friday, January 22, 2021 opinion www.WeeklyVoice.com Roll Call: Indian Names Bloom In White House Power Circle New Officials All Wear Their Indianness On Their Sleeves - A Signal Of Staying With Their Roots By Nikhila Natarajan

New York: Kamala Devi Harris, Vivek Murthy, Gautam Raghavan, Mala Adiga, Vinay Reddy, Bharat Ramamurti, Neera Tanden, Celine Gounder, Atul Gawande are some of the Indian names that are blooming more now than at any other time in the innermost circles of the White House and that too within weeks after the #MyNameIs blowback to Republicans’ mangling of US Vice President-elect Kamala Har- ris’ first name during the 2020 campaign. Till date, nearly two dozen Indian-Americans have been ap- pointed or nominated to high powered positions on the Biden- Harris A-team. “KAH’-mah-lah? Kah-MAH’- lah? Kamala-mala-mala? I don’t know. Whatever,” Republican Senator David Perdue, an ally of outgoing President Donald Trump, mocked as crowds of Trump fans erupted in laughter ahead of a super spreader-type rally in Macon before the No- vember 3, 2020 election. As Perdue made a specta- cle of himself, little did he or Trump know that two dozen In- dian names would make it to the who’s who of the 2021 White There’s nothing remotely river bottom,” she wrote in her Brahmin experience” that Kama- method of cultural assimilation. House or that the blowback to the American about the lion’s share memoir, “The Truths We Hold”. la Harris emerges from. The quest for American-sound- Senator’s comments would lead of these names - Gautam Ragha- During the campaign, that be- “But what was interesting was ing or white-sounding names has to record fundraising in Georgia, van, Vivek Murthy, Mala Adiga, came a GIF, a video, a meme and that she was not trying to pander, been a tradition in immigrant a whopping $1.8 million in 48 Vinay Reddy, Bharat Rama- every kind of cultural insert on to speak about some kind of ge- communities in the US from the hours, where two Senate races murthi, Neera Tanden, Celine the internet. neric Indian-American or South time the first outsiders arrived on were still to be decided. Gounder. When Shyamala Gopalan Har- Asian American experience. She Ellis Island. By January 6, the day a vio- Their Indian-ness is total, it’s ris chose to name her first born was talking about her relation- In fact, the first of Trump’s lent pro-Trump mob attacked the for the white Americans to go Kamala, it was intentional and ship with her mother, and our family in the US was a Drumpf Capitol building in Washington figure that Murthy is ‘Moor-thee’ carefully thought through. ancestors, relatives in India. And - the outgoing US President’s D.C., Harris’ Democratic party and not ‘Mirth-y’, that the second “A culture that worships god- I think that came off as very au- grandfather Friedrich Drumpf colleagues had won both the syllable in Gautam is ‘tham’ as in desses produces strong women,” thentic for a lot of people.” came here as a 16-year-old. Georgia Senate seats, America’s ‘thump’ and not ‘tam’ as in Tim- she explained to the Los Ange- During the Democratic Nation- Yet, the roll call of two dozen balance of power had been trans- Tam and so on. les Times in 2004, when Kamala al Convention in August 2020, Indian names headlining wave formed. Kamala Harris has spent a lot Harris was 40. Kamala Harris introduced herself upon wave of White House ap- When Harris and President- of time explaining her name to Kamala is one of the 108 names to America in those very terms: pointees and nominees seems to elect Joe Biden take their oaths America. “First, my name is proof Goddess Lakshmi, bestower of “There’s another woman, whose be pointing in a new direction - a to lead America, they also herald nounced “comma-la”, like the wealth, prosperity and fortune in name isn’t known, whose story return to roots in a foreign field. the arrival to the White House of punctuation mark. It means “lo- Indian Hindu culture. isn’t shared. Another woman Anyone who bet that mocking Indian-American success stories tus flower”. which is a symbol of In a recent conversation with whose shoulders I stand on. And the name Kamala was a good idea across a wide arc of subject mat- significance in Indian culture. A IANS, political science profes- that’s my mother - Shyamala Go- in the year 2020 has gone broke. ter expertise including medicine, lotus grows underwater, its flow- sor and founder of AAPI Data palan Harris.” Indian-American s comprise economics, digital communica- er rising above the surface while Karthick Ramakrishnan pointed In parallel, though, the US is 2.65 million of the US populations and storytelling. its roots are planted firmly in the to the “very particular Tamil no stranger to name changes as a tion, according to rough figures. India Has World’s Largest Diaspora With 16 Million People Says UN Report United Nations: India said. The contingent of India- has the world’s largest diaspora born migrants born in the Gulf with about 18 million people born countries are playing a central there now living abroad, accord- role in the economic prosperity ing to John Wilmoth, the director of those countries, Menozzi said. of UN’s Population Division at “They’re also widely present the Department of Economic and in Northern America and Canada, Social Affairs. the US and UK and Australia,” Presenting the International she said. Migration Report 2020 on Friday, “And if you look for exampleat he said that the US was the top the US, I know from the educa- host country for migrants with 51 tion statistics of some of the per- million of them or 18 per cent of sons who are born in India, they the world’s total living there. have often a very high educa- The report said that between tional attainment some tertiary 2000 and 2020, the size of the or even post-doc(toral), and so migrant population abroad grew forth.” for nearly all countries and areas She said that there is “a com- of the world with India experi- mon misperception that migra- encing the largest gain of nearly tion is a reaction to lack of op- 10 million during that period, go- portunity”. ing from the third place in 2000 While that may be true in some for the number of migrants to the contexts, “it’s also the sign of first spot in 2020. dynamism, the fact of a person, The report takes a broad view an individual makes a choice to of migrants, including also stu- pursue opportunities”, according dents and those going abroad for to Menozzi. family reunions in the definition. There is also a change in how Explaining the phenomenon of people go abroad. the migration from India, UN’s “The notion that a person Population Affairs Officer Clare would migrate and then forever Menozzi said: “The Indian dias- leave their countries is no longer pora is one of the most vibrant the case. dynamic world... It’s present in “Most migrants actually now all continents, in all regions.” have an experience of mov- The Indian diaspora is diverse, ing abroad but then they return, “comprised predominantly of they would go abroad to study, persons who are workers but also and then bring back some of the students, and people who have knowledge that they find abroad,” moved for family reasons”, she Menozzi added. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, January 22, 2021 | A-9 Amar Karma’s Annual ‘Give A Heart’ Event Peel region: Amar Kar- ma’s 11th annual Give a Heart event will be held on February 6, 2021, between 7pm-9pm. This year the theme is: Spread- ing Love During Covid. The organization said in a statement: “We will focus on highlighting how important it is to consider becoming registered organ and tissue donors to help Canadians who need a transplant. Along with that, we want to reach out to families who are in anticipation of the arrival of a new-born baby to donate umbilical cord blood to share happiness with those who need a bone-mar- Some of Amar Karma volunteers - the ‘Give A Heart’ event will be held on February 6. row match.” History of the event: In its 11th signed up to become registered “Who are we? We are Cana- taken it upon ourselves to focus maintenance of good health. year, Give A Heart is an annual organ and tissue donors. da’s first South Asian Organiza- on and spread the word about “We do this by organizing sem- gala that began in 2011 when a The legacy continues each year tion formed to create an impact- more aspects of health and well- inars, workshops, producing and group of youth decided that they and that segment is called Special ful buzz about organ and tissue ness. exhibiting educational theatrical wanted to display a more mean- Sixteen. Messages of expressing donation over the past decade. “This includes the importance productions, and by collecting ingful take on how they celebrat- love towards others are portrayed As a non-profit network, we are of blood donation, umbilical cord and disseminating information on ed Valentine’s Day. In February in the most entertaining ways, a well-connected volunteer group blood donation, hair donation, those subjects. As a result of our 2011, the first gala took place in segments such as ‘1-Min Ad- within the South Asian commu- physical and mental disabilities. efforts, we hope that the members in Brampton, where a group vocate Challenge’ where youth nity that raises awareness about Amar Karma also works on over- of our community can make col- that was turning 16 proudly an- choose a topic to depict in an promoting health and wellness coming the stigma associated lective strides in contributing to a nounced on stage that they had amusing way they choose. in the community. We have now with nutrition, exercise, and the healthier society. Toronto Speed Cameras Catch 53,000 In First Round TORONTO: The City’s 50 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) devices issued a total of 53,090 tickets at the first round of locations, from July 6, 2020 through the final day of enforcement on November 30, 2020, before the devices started enforcement at the second round of locations on December 1, 2020. Data from the first set of locations shows the City’s Automated Speed Enforcement program had a positive impact on driver behaviour where the speed cameras An Automated Speed Enforcement warning sign in a Toronto neighbourhood. Pic: City of Toronto. were placed, with a demonstrated reduction in speeding incidents issued to a vehicle owner travel- Safety Zones. Additional consid- arterial roads in Community at www.toronto.ca/ASE. and a reduction in repeat offend- ling at 89 km/h in a 40 k/m speed erations include avoiding areas of Safety Zones near schools. Each Mayor John Tory said: “Once ers. limit zone by the same device on planned road work, speed limit ward has two ASE devices that again the data proves that the During the first full month of Renforth Drive. changes, obstructions or impedi- capture and record images of ve- City’s Automated Speed Enforce- enforcement at the first round of According to the data, the ments to equipment, and limited hicles travelling in excess of the ment program can positively im- locations, July 6 to August 5, the number of repeat offenders at boulevard space. posted speed limit. pact driver behaviour, evident in devices issued a total of 22,301 the first round of locations was The ASE program aims to in- Signage has been installed in the reduction in speeding inci- tickets to speeding vehicles and 5,822. The most frequent repeat crease road safety, reduce speed- advance of all ASE locations so dents and repeat offenders where detected 2,239 repeat offenders. offender received 17 tickets for ing and raise public awareness that motorists are aware of their the speed cameras are placed. I’m During the second month, Au- speeding near Crow Trail and about the need to slow down and presence. glad to see this downward trend gust 6 to September 5, the devices Bradstone Square (Scarborough obey posted speed limits. More information about the in the number of tickets issued issued 15,175 tickets and detect- North). The 50 devices are installed program, how to settle fees and a and hope this will continue to be ed 1,198 repeat offenders. During Enforcement data for Decem- city-wide on local, collector and map of all locations is available MEDIAthe case at all future KIT locations.” the third month of enforcement, ber 2020 will be available in Feb- September 6 to October 6, the ruary. devices issued 9,719 tickets and The total payable fine amount www.weeklyvoice.com detected 604 repeat offenders. includes a set fine, determined by (905) 795-0639 From October 7 to October 31, Schedule D under the Provincial the last day before the devices Offences Act, a victim fine sur- started rotating, 5,174 tickets charge and applicable court costs. were issued, and 251 repeat of- ASE tickets do not incur any de- fenders were detected. From No- merit points and do not affect a vember 1 to November 30, the person’s driving record. month during which the devices All 50 devices were moved to were being rotated to new loca- new locations in November 2020, tions in stages, the number of to address additional areas with tickets issued was 721. safety concerns and to encourage During the entire enforcement a wide-ranging deterrent effect. period at the first round of loca- The devices are expected to ro- tions, the device on Renforth tate to new locations again in the Drive near Lafferty Street (Eto- spring. Site selection is primarily bicoke Centre) issued the most based on data that indicate where tickets at 5,404, or 10 per cent of speed and collision challenges all tickets. exist near schools in Community The highest fine of $718 was Toronto Employees Raise Over $1.34 M For United Way Toronto: The City said this $10,000 to the United Way cam- week that that it had raised paign. Pickwww.awa aYourzpunjabi.c oFreem Copies From $1,345,802 through its annual The City of Toronto campaign (905) 795.0639 employee fundraising campaign also includes City agencies and in support of United Way Greater corporations such as the Toronto Transit And South Asian Stores Toronto. For the last 19 years, Public Library, Toronto Zoo, To- staff from the City and its agen- ronto and Region Conservation YOUR COMMUNITY cies and corporations have raised Authority, Toronto Parking Au- YOEVERYUR NEWSPA PFRIDAYER, YOUR LIFE more than $1 million each year. thority and Exhibition Place. Due to the COVID-19 pan- Mayor John Tory said: “On Pick Your Free Copies From South Asian Stores, demic, this year’s employee cam- behalf of City Council, I want to Transits, Bus shelters, Shopping plazas Every Friday paign was conducted virtually, in- congratulate the Toronto Public THE WEEKLY VOICE cluding a Civic Run, Civic Gala, Service for a fantastic employee TheD iLeaderstributing Inove rSouth 10,000 cAsianopies News In Canada speaker series and special fund- campaign. During the COVID-19 raising events across many work pandemic, the need has been far locations. greater for vulnerable residents The campaign received strong in our city. The money raised support from City unions and through this campaign will en- associations, CUPE Local 79, sure the United Way and its agen- CUPE Local 416, the Toronto cies can continue to do important Professional Fire Fighters’ Asso- work on the ground and help ciation (TPFFA), Toronto Public those who have been impacted Library Workers Union CUPE by the ongoing pandemic. In true Local 4948, CUPE Local 2998 Toronto spirit, we have seen our Leader in South and COTAPSA. Together, TPF- residents come together and help FA, CUPE Local 416 and CUPE one another and this campaign is Asian News in Canada Local 79 contributed more than a true testament to that.” A-10 | Friday, January 22, 2021 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Peel Region’s Mass Vaccination Plan Under Way REGION OF PEEL: The Re- Complex, 6215 Old Church gion of Peel, together with health Road, Caledon East system and community partners, River Grove Community Cen- has ramped up its preparation for tre, 5800 River Grove Avenue, mass roll-out of COVID-19 vac- Mississauga cinations in Peel. A framework It is anticipated that these sites for the Peel’s Community Mass will be able to vaccinate thou- Vaccination Plan, presented at sands of people per day, as sup- Regional Council, provides high- plies allow, over as many hours level details on how the vaccine as possible. Additional communi- will be administered to Peel resi- ty clinics will be set up once vac- dents in the coming months. cine becomes readily available. A full plan was submitted to Planning is also underway for the Province on Jan. 20, 2021. other types of clinics such as Peel’s Community Mass Vac- drive-thru and mobile clinics as cination Plan follows the Ontario well as other fixed sites within government’s three-phase ap- the community and for engaging proach and uses a made-in-Peel Ready... A Peel vaccination team. primary care providers and phar- prioritization framework to bring macies in vaccine delivery. the needs of those most at risk to Partnerships are key to the suc- the forefront. cess of the mass vaccination ef- Additional local guiding prin- forts in Peel. Peel Community ciples are being developed and Mass Vaccination Plan is being work is underway with prior- developed in consultation with ity groups to understand the best health care system and com- ways to support them to be vac- munity partners including local cinated. The Plan is designed for hospitals, long-term care and re- flexibility and scalability. tirement homes, Ontario Health At this time, the Region of Peel Teams, primary care partners, is working with system partners pharmacies and others. These to complete vaccination of Phase partnerships are expected to grow 1 priority groups as directed by over time. the provincial government. The vaccine roll-out will be This includes long-term care supported by a robust communi- home staff and residents, hospital cation plan, including multilin- workers, essential caregivers and gual public information and edu- other employees of congregate A Peel Paramedic specialist administers the vaccine. Pics: Region of Peel. cation campaigns to reach every living settings that provide care resident in Peel. Public Health for seniors (for example long team with our many partners, all ficiently. These clinics will be- launched between February and measures, testing and “core four” term care and retirement homes). while continuing to support our gin in February 2021 and will be April 2021. These clinics will behaviour communications will As of January 14, 2021, with broader pandemic response to phased in across the region. first serve priority groups as iden- be refreshed and continue. the help of our system partners, help keep people safe, “ a Peel In February 2021, the first com- tified in provincial directives and Peel will engage with spe- the region has administered near- Region statement said. munity clinics will be launched at then expand to serve the broader cific community groups such as ly 15,000 doses of COVID-19 The current provincial target 7120 Hurontario Street in Missis- community as supply becomes ethnic, multi-faith, seniors, and vaccine. is to vaccinate all Ontarians who sauga and 10 Peel Centre Drive more readily available. many others. Communications All of Peel’s long-term care want and can have the vaccina- in Brampton for healthcare work- Their locations are: will focus on information about homes and high-risk retirement tion by early August 2021. ers. With the lessons learned from Century Gardens Community the vaccines, correcting misin- homes will be covered first. Community clinics will be one these clinics, three additional Centre, 340 Vodden Street East, formation, addressing vaccine “That is a testament to the hard of the ways to vaccinate Peel community clinics in Brampton, Brampton hesitancy and how and where to work and collaboration of our residents quickly, safely and ef- Caledon and Mississauga will be Caledon East Community access it. Peel Police Aiming To Become Canada’s Most Technologically Innovative Police Service Region of Peel: Peel Re- more complex and this technol- gional Police has announced their ogy is essential to providing recently expanded partnership adaptive and strategic services in with Motorola Solutions to de- times of emergency,” said Chief ploy an innovative public safety Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Region- technology platform to enhance al Police. community safety within the Re- “By implementing their inte- gion of Peel. grated software technologies, we This partnership demonstrates will be able to ensure that all per- another significant milestone in tinent information for an active our Digital Officer Transforma- case is front-and-center as our tion Program, which seeks to team, including our community improve the interoperability of partners, responds to the com- several critical systems while munity’s needs. We are grateful ensuring that our frontline mem- to our Police Services Board for bers are provided with the most supporting this initiative and oth- impactful technology tools avail- ers that will advance our organi- able to do their jobs, the force zation with respect to innovation said in a statement.. and technology.” enhance front line response; vice excellence to the community share information through the The partnership builds upon Peel Regional Police will be • 9-1-1 system upgrades - to and within our organization of entire first response workflow. the existing efforts that PRP and the first police service in Canada meet and exceed Federal and more than 3000 employees,” said We look forward to working with Motorola Solutions have in rela- to implement Motorola Solu- Provincial regulations to accept Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi them to quickly deploy these so- tion to the public safety radio sys- tions’ public safety ecosystem. all formats of next generation 911 (Innovation & Technology Com- lutions in 2021.” tem and the innovative work to This interoperable ecosys- calls (video, digital images, SM, mand). “Our frontline team will Over the past year, Peel Police build a resilient and reliable LTE tem contains software offerings text etc.) for emergency response; be able to share information, in- has engaged in several critical data communications network for that will enhance processes and • Software implementation into cluding data and video, seamless- technology initiatives to enhance first responders. information flow in the areas our Communications Centre for ly to help coordinate responses Community Safety and Well-Be- This next advancement will of Computer Aided Dispatch better situational awareness for when every second matters.” ing and to provide our members modernize PRP’s public safety (CAD), Next Generation – 9-1- our Real Time Operations Centre “Peel Regional Police is an in- with a more efficient and effec- and emergency communication 1, Real-time Operations (RTOC) (RTOC), and; novator in how they use public tive environment in which to po- workflow by focusing on the and video security and analytics • Avigilon H5A cameras for our safety technologies to assist first lice. ability to communicate critical solutions. building video security and ana- responders and the community,” This is yet another critical step information, in all formats avail- • Computer Aided Dispatch lytics for planned events. said George Krausz, president toward the force’s goal of be- able, to first responders in times (CAD) system to modernize the Interoperable technologies of Motorola Solutions Canada. coming the most connected and of need. way PRP will capture and dis- will be a game-changer in how “They will have the ability to ac- technologically innovative police “Policing continues to become patch real-time information to we meet our goal to ensure ser- curately, rapidly and seamlessly service in Canada. 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L5P 1A2, CAnAdA section of Indian farmers against are settled in Canada. Currently www.icscargo.com Toll free: 1-888-786-2595 new agricultural reform laws. the club has over 200 members. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, January 22, 2021 | A-11 Brampton Temple Presenting 2021 Property Tax Deferral Program Available for Eligible Lecture Series By Ten Mississauga Property Owners MISSISSAUGA: The City’s As in 2020, Council has agreed Eminent Female Scholars General Committee has discussed to move forward in offering tax the 2021 Property Tax Deferral deferrals for Mississauga resi- program as the COVID-19 pan- dents and businesses who con- demic continues. tinue to experience financial dif- The application-based program ficulties. will allow eligible residential and “In 2020, we learned that most business property owners to apply tax payers continued to pay on to defer their property tax pay- time, however some had difficul- ments in 2021. ties. We are uncertain about how As of January 1, 2021, all long the pandemic will continue regular property tax billings, to affect the community in 2021. collections, application fees and As many face struggles like job charges have resumed to the nor- loss, business closures and bank- mal schedule, including late pay- ruptcy, this new deferral program ment charges. If eligible resident provides eligible property owners or business property owners need with more flexibility and conve- more time to pay their property nience,” said Paul Mitcham, City taxes, they can apply to the de- Manager and Chief Administra- ferral program to have their pay- tive Officer. “With the Decem- The Guruvaurappan (Lord Krishna) Temple of Brampon ments deferred to December 15, ber 15 deadline in place, eligible 2021. property owners can decide when BRAMTPON: The Guruvay- 3. Dr. Jyothirmayi, HOD, De- gist, New York, USA To be eligible for the 2021 and how to make their tax pay- urappan (Lord Krishna) Temple partment of Sanskrit, Mount Car- (English Lecture) Property Tax Deferral program, ments throughout the year.” of Brampton is presenting Vicha- mel College, Bangaluru, India Saturday, March 6th, 2021 property owners will need to “For those who are eligible for ra Dashakam - a series of lectures (Malayalam Lecture) Topic: Powerful Female Char- provide a COVID-related reason the program, the total taxes billed by eminent female speakers, be- Saturday, February 6th, 2021 acters from Ramayana for their financial hardship such for 2021 would need to be paid ginning on January 23, 2021. Topic: Pancha Bhutas and Hu- 8. Swamini Shivananda Puri, as extreme revenue loss, loss of by the due date. Applicants will The online lectures will cover man Life Advaithashramam, Kolathur, In- employment, business closure, still be able to make periodic pay- a variety of fascinating topics 4. Venmani Radha Antharja- dia prolonged suspension of pay, in- ments throughout the year against and will run every Saturday - nam, Kerala, India (Malayalam Lecture) solvency and/or bankruptcy. Ad- the balance of taxes owing de- from 9:30 am to 10:30 am - until (Malayalam Lecture) Saturday, March 13th 2021 ditionally, eligible property own- pending on their own financial March 27th, 2021. Saturday, February 13th, 2021 Topic: Bharatheeya Street- ers cannot have any tax arrears situation,” said Gary Kent, Chief The schedule is as follows: Topic: Essence of Srimad vadarsham (property tax debt) prior to March Financial Officer and Commis- 1. Swamini Pramananda from Bhagavatham 9. Gayathri Shivaramakrish- 2020. sioner, Corporate Services. “It’s Purna Vidya, India (English Lec- 5. Vanamali Mataji, Tapovan, nan, Bengaluru, India “As a municipal government, the responsibility of the property ture) Rishikesh, Uttaranchal, India (English Lecture) we are doing what we can to pro- owner to ensure their 2021 prop- Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 (English Lecture) Saturday, March 20th, 2021 vide financial assistance to ease erty taxes are paid by December Topic: Uncovering the Devo- Saturday, February 20th, 2021 Topic: The Soul’s Journey the burden on families and busi- 15.” tee in Oneself Topic: Krishna Through Past Life Regression ness owners who are facing finan- If property owners owe taxes 2. Swamini Svatmavidyananda 6. Brahmacharini Shripriya 10. Sahana Singh, Author and cial challenges under the current from 2020 or previous years, late Saraswathi from Arsha Vidya, Chaitanya, Chinmaya Mission Columnist, Texas, USA circumstances,” said Mayor Bon- payment fees will be charged Saylorsburg, USA (English Lec- London, UK (English Lecture) (English Lecture) nie Crombie. “We are doing the until paid in full. Late payment ture) Saturday, Feb 27th, 2021 Saturday, March 27th, 2021 best we can to support our prop- charges on deferred 2021 taxes Saturday, January 30th, 2021 Topic: A Higher Vision Topic: Educational Heritage of erty owners by deferring taxes for would not be applied until after Topic: Kenopanishad 7. Dr. Nisha Pillai, Cardiolo- Ancient India those who need it most.” December 15, 2021. Cricket Canada Appoints Peel Advisory On Garbage Tags BRAMPTON: Residents in Minimum purchase of 5 tags (or apply. CRCs only accept credit Peel are being reminded that as of 1 sheet) or debit cards. No cash accepted. Three-Member Panel To February 8, the additional 2-bag • Single tags are not sold Peel Community Recycling limit for excess garbage will end. • Tags will arrive by mail 6 to Centres (CRCs) are disposal Residents must purchase garbage 10 days after the order is placed centres for household hazardous tags to dispose of excess garbage. • Put excess garbage out only waste, garbage, recyclable, and Select Women’s Teams Garbage tags can be ordered on your garbage collection day reusable items. by phone only by calling 905- • Garbage tags must be used to All CRCs provide public drop- 791-9499 or 905-584-2216 for dispose of excess garbage bags off areas for: Caledon residents, Peel Region Residents can also take their Household hazardous waste said in a statement.. excess garbage to any Peel Com- (limited amounts) and As a reminder: munity Recycling Centre Recyclable and non-recyclable • Garbage tags cost $3 each. (CRC) for drop-off. Disposal fees items.

Fowzieh Yaqubien (Sutha) Sivanantham

TORONTO: Cricket Canada has announced the appointment of a three member panel for the selection of its National Women’s teams. The panel will be comprised of two selectors from Ontario: Fow- zieh Yaqubien and Suthershini (Sutha) Sivanantham, as well as one: Kim Coulter, from British Columbia. Ontario’s Fowzieh Kim Coulter Yaqubien will serve as the Com- mittee’s Chairperson. Tournament with 20 dismissals in The appointments follow 10 innings. Cricket Canada’s 2020 amend- Suthershini (Sutha) Sivanan- ment of its Player Selection tham made her international de- Policy to incorporate the estab- but playing for the very first Sri lishment of a dedicated Women’s Lankan women’s team in Nov Selection Committee. Nomina- 1997. tions were invited from Provin- She captained Sri Lanka from cial Cricket Boards and Cricket 2002-2003 recording 6-0 victo- Canada’s Women’s Committee. ries against Pakistan and West Upon review of the recom- Indies. Her 5 for 2 haul against mendations the Board approved Pakistan still remains the most the Fowzieh Yaqubien led three economical fiver in women’s ODI member panel to serve as Cricket history. She led Canada in their Canada’s new National Women’s T20I series against USA in July Selection Committee for a period 2010, which Canada won 2-0. of two years. A trailblazer in her own right, Having represented India in Kim Coulter started playing 8 Tests and 13 ODI’s includ- cricket when she moved to Can- ing two World Cups in 1977 ada in 2001. and 1982, Fowzieh Yaqubien, is She debuted for Canada in amongst the pioneers of Women’s 2006 opening the batting against international cricket. Bermuda and in her third inter- She was instrumental in India’s national game she scored 58. first ODI win against England rep- She was part of the Canadian resented by Rachel Heyhoe Flint team that defended the America’s and Enid Bakewell among others, Championship in 2009 and 2012 scoring 88 and taking five victims and participated in the ICC Glob- behind the stumps. al World Cup Qualifier in 2013. She holds the record for effect- Cricket Canada’s President ing the most dismissals as wick- Rashpal Bajwa has expressed his et-keeper in a single Women’s Board’s delight over the appoint- Cricket World Cup for the 1982 ments. A-12 | Friday, January 22, 2021 astro www.WeeklyVoice.com Your Fortunes This Week Weekly forecast from 23rd January to 29th January 2021 By Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma (Astrologer, Palmist , Numerologist & Vastu Consultant) Email: [email protected] / Url: http://www.premastrologer.com Contact: +91-172-2562832, 2572874 Mobile/Whats app: +917814441456/9216141456 / Facebook: www.facebook.com/askpremastrologer By Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma ARIES CANCER LIBRA CAPRICORN (March 21-April 20) (June 22-July 22) (September 24-October 23) (December 22-January 21) This is a good week to look up someone You will make it a point to meet people Excellent performance will help you in You may have to keep up with others you have not met for long. Someone may who are like-minded. This week, you may beating the competition on the academic on the academic front. Those married are go back on his or her promise of returning remain in a state of confusion on the work front. You are likely to earn more than likely to enjoy a second honeymoon by your money, which may leave you high front in the absence of concrete directions. you are able to spend, so expect to remain planning a vacation. and dry. Over consumption of something Someone on the social front can be of im- solid on the financial front. Those craving There is a good chance of meeting not agreeing with your system may play mense help, provided you approach him for love may witness a miracle happening someone who will help you out on the havoc with your health. Spending a cosy or her. Financially, you will be able to on the romantic front! Your interests are professional front. Additional work will evening with someone you like is possible manage fine. Your sense of humour may likely to be served by your well-wishers. come your way that promises a handsome in this week. pull someone towards you on the roman- Enjoying good health by taking precau- payout. Relief is in sight for those ailing. Lucky No.: 6 tic front. A long drive will help you relax tions against the season is possible. Those planning to buy property may go Lucky Colour: Royal Blue your mind. Lucky No.: 18 ahead. Lucky No.: 1/Lucky Colour: Baby Pink Lucky Colour: Sandy Brown Lucky No.: 4 TAURUS Lucky Colour: Lavender (April 21-May 20) LEO SCORPIO This may well turn out to be the most (July 23-August 23) (October 24-November 22) AQUARIUS promising week of the month! Opportu- Your concern for a social issue is likely Some more efforts will be required on (January 22-February 19) nities on the professional front are likely to touch someone’s heart. Good going on the academic front and you will be quite You will need to get better acquainted to chase you. Career front looks simply the professional front may motivate you to up to it. You may want to take the world with someone to be able to appreciate his great as your keen foresight helps you give in your best. There is a good chance by storm, but feel scared to take up the or her point of view. Some of you can end along! You manage to come a step closer of meeting someone you had not met in challenge. Remember, nothing ventured, up spending more than you have catered to your dream of earning big on the finan- years on the family front. Joining a gym or nothing gained. Success of someone close for. Despite temptations, you are likely to cial front. Those in love are likely to have an exercise regimen is indicated. Taking a may spur you to do even better, but don’t avoid excesses on the culinary front. Petty scintillating time. Health problems worry- shortcut may lose time, so adhere to the let this desire become all consuming. You domestic issues may keep you off mood ing you disappear. tried and tested routes. will need to perform much better at work on the social front. You may commence a Lucky No.: 17/ Lucky Colour: White Lucky No.: 2/Lucky Colour: Orange than what is currently the case. Health re- fitness routine. mains satisfactory. Lucky No.: 11 GEMINI VIRGO Lucky No.: 15/Lucky Colour: White Lucky Colour: Baby Pink (May 21-June 21) (August 24-September 23) You may get involved in something that There is much to do on the profes- SAGITTARIUS PISCES gives you immense satisfaction. Your pro- sional front, so prioritise your work, so (November 23-December 21) (February 20-March 20) fessional prospects are likely to brighten, that nothing important is left out. You will Take time out to network. Only then Getting something important done may as new opportunities come your way. find things progressing well on the profes- will you be able to achieve, what you are be on your mind. Gaining popularity on Financially, you will remain on a safe sional front. Getting praised by superiors seeking. You can become negligent on the the social front is likely for those who wicket. Some medical problem may chase for your performance is possible. You are professional front and then find it difficult make it a point to remain in touch. A ro- you, but you will be able to handle it fine. likely to give a good account of yourself to cope up with work. Some problems in mantic evening is on the cards for some. Someone you like may take the initiative on the academic front. Those staying apart maintaining stability on the financial front Something good is likely to come out of on the romantic front. You remain in an will soon get a chance to meet. Financial- are foreseen, but you will be able to over- the initiative taken by you at work. You upbeat mood regarding a child. Visit to a ly, you may find yourself steadily on the come them. You may set out on the path of will manage to earn a handsome amount pilgrimage place is on the cards. upswing. Health problems will disappear. attaining perfect health. Interfering nature through your talents. Lucky No.: 4 Lucky No.: 22 of sa family member makes you see red. Lucky No.: 7 Lucky Colour: Lavender Lucky Colour: Dark Blue Lucky No.: 5/Lucky Colour: Turquoise Lucky Colour: Peach

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Weekly Predictions for the far as matters related to the heart Try to establish connections quality in you has probably paid in any month} week {24th January ’21 to are concerned. Domestic matters with people who might be benefi- off in the form of appreciation It might probably be the right 30th January ’21} might also get sorted out between cial for your future and guide you and recognition by your col- time to gear up and showcase family members. in the path towards success. You leagues at the work front. You your talents to the world. There Number 1 {SUN}: {Those Lucky Days: Monday, Thurs- might also feel peace within and might probably see your dreams might have been misunderstand- born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and day and Friday. be able to properly synchronize turning into reality. ings in the past related to your 28th in any month} your thoughts and ideas. These positive signs might intentions. The restless spirit There might be a possibility of Number 3 {JUPITER} The good news is that com- help you to get things into per- within might not let you take it experiencing a small roadblock {Those born on the 3rd, 12th, plicated things at the work front spective and plan for a better easy till you have achieved and on the path of success during the 21st and 30th in any month} could get a little simpler. tomorrow. Try and utilize this accomplished the challenges first half of the week. However, Keep an eye open for people Lucky Days: Tuesday and phase of life to your benefit. posed to you. There might be the ball might get rolling, allow- who might be talking behind Wednesday. Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednes- ample amount of progress which ing you the freedom of executing your back and cooking up false day and Saturday. might make you feel closer to the things your way. Try to evaluate stories. You might otherwise Number 5 {MERCURY} realization of your goals in life. things from a different perspec- have to regret your indifference {those born on the 5th, 14th Number 7 {NEPTUNE} Lucky Days: Sunday and tive when dealing with loved and go back to square one. and 23rd in any month} {those born on the 7th, 16th Thursday. ones. Do not allow yourself to Loved ones will also lend their Financial matters might prob- and 25th in any month} get swayed away by people who support and cooperation. Try to ably be put to rest and settled for Activity in all phases of life Number 9 {MARS} {those do not know what they are speak- take some time off for yourself the time being due to your con- may be keeping you preoccupied born on the 9th, 18th and 27th ing. and resolve the conflicts within sistent effort. and busy. There might be some in any month} Lucky Days: Monday, Thurs- you. Be extra careful with mon- The week ahead might look serious issues that might bring An easy and comfortable time day and Friday. etary dealings. The later part of lively and provide you with am- with them a bit of stress. ahead in professional life might the week looks better, signaling a ple opportunities to make things However, you probably like probably greet you this week. Number 2 {MOON} {Those positive sign. work for you in the personal this phase and are enjoying the Trivial conflicts and minor argu- born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th and Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednes- domain as well. Keep yourself toil as it brings you closer to your ments that have been the obsta- 29th in any month} day and Saturday. updated with the latest develop- goals. 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They probably existed and ruined the to achieve a balance between Number 6 {VENUS} {those Lucky Days: Monday, Thurs- might also support them even if progress of things might be in your personal and professional born on the 6th, 15th and 24th day and Friday. they had not agreed to it in the your control. life effectively. This might pleas- in any month} first instance. You might experience a smooth antly surprise your loved ones You might have been fair in Number 8 {SATURN} {those Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednes- upward transition this week as and make them feel closer to you. your dealings with others. This born on the 8th, 17th and 26th day and Saturday. 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Ideally today by the Canadian Real Estate we’d like for households to be able Association (CREA) show national to find and acquire the homes that home sales set another all-time re- best suit their needs and for housing cord in December 2020. to remain affordable, but the fact is Home sales recorded over Ca- we’re facing a major supply prob- nadian MLS® Systems jumped by lem in 2021.” 7.2% between November and De- The number of newly listed cember to set another new all-time homes climbed by 3.4% in Decem- record. ber, led by more new listings in the Seasonally adjusted activity was GTA and B.C. Lower Mainland, the running at an annualized pace of same parts of Canada that saw the 714,516 units in December 2020 – biggest sales gains in December. the first time on record that monthly With sales up by more than new sales at seasonally adjusted annual supply in December, the national rates have ever topped the 700,000 sales-to-new listings ratio tightened mark. to 77.4% – among the highest lev- The month-over-month increase els on record for the measure. The in national sales activity from No- long-term average for the national vember to December was driven sales-to-new listings ratio is 54.2%. by gains of more than 20% in the Based on a comparison of sales- Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and to-new listings ratio with long-term Greater Vancouver. averages, only about 30% of all lo- Actual (not seasonally adjusted) cal markets were in balanced mar- sales activity posted a 47.2% y-o-y ket territory in December, measured gain in December – the largest year- as being within one standard devia- over-year increase in monthly sales tion of their long-term average. The in 11 years. It was a new record for other 70% of markets were above the month of December by a margin long-term norms, in many cases of more than 12,000 transactions. well above. For the sixth straight month, sales The number of months of inven- activity was up in almost all Cana- tory is another important measure dian housing markets compared to of the balance between sales and the the same month in 2019. supply of listings. It represents how For 2020 as a whole, some long it would take to liquidate cur- 551,392 homes traded hands over rent inventories at the current rate of Canadian MLS® Systems – a new sales activity. annual record. This is an increase of There were just 2.1 months of 12.6% from 2019 and stood 2.3% inventory on a national basis at the above the previous record set back end of December 2020 – the lowest in 2016. reading on record for this measure. “It’s official, despite all the chal- At the local market level, 29 Ontar- lenges, 2020 was a record year for io markets were under one month of Canadian resale housing activity,” inventory at the end of December. stated Costa Poulopoulos, Chair of The Aggregate Compos- CREA. “While momentum con- ite MLS® Home Price Index tinues into 2021, surging COVID (MLS® HPI) rose by 1.5% m-o-m cases and a return to April-like lock- in December 2020. Of the 40 mar- downs in some provinces means kets now tracked by the index, only we’ll be revisiting some of those one was down between November virtual technology solutions to pro- Charts: Canadian Real Estate Association and December. cess deals in the first few months of The non-seasonally adjusted Ag- the year. Hopefully we’ll have the Now as always, REALTORS® re- said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Se- est ever based on records going back gregate Composite MLS® HPI was current wave more under control main the best source for information nior Economist. “We already have three decades. Compare that to five up 13% on a y-o-y basis in Decem- by the time the spring market rolls and guidance when negotiating the record-setting sales, but we know years ago, when there was a quar- ber – the biggest gain since June around, which is shaping up to be sale or purchase of a home,” contin- demand is much stronger than those ter of a million listings available for 2017. a very active one. In the meantime, ued Poulopoulos. numbers suggest because we see sale. So we have record-high de- The largest y-o-y gains – above we will remain extremely vigilant, “The stat to watch in 2021 will can see it impacting prices. On New mand and record-low supply to start 30% at this point – were recorded as we have all along, in adhering be new listings, particularly in the Year’s Day there were fewer than the year. How that plays out in the in Quinte & District, Simcoe & Dis- to government and health officials’ spring – how many existing owners 100,000 residential listings on all sales and price data will depend on trict, Woodstock-Ingersoll and the directives to keep our clients safe. will put their homes up for sale?” Canadian MLS® Systems, the low- how many homes become available Continued on page 2 B-2 | Friday, January 22, 2021 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com Record Canadian OREA CEO Tim Hudak Named Home Sales One of Real Estate’s Most Continued from page 1 across B.C., and in Regina, Saska- Lakelands region of Ontario cottage toon, Winnipeg and and St. John’s Influential Leaders country. Y-o-y price increases in the NL. Price were up 1.5% and 2.7% 25-30% range were seen in Ban- in Calgary and Edmonton, respec- croft and Area, Grey Bruce Owen tively. Sound, Kawartha Lakes, North Bay, The MLS® HPI provides the best Northumberland Hills and Tillson- way to gauge price trends because burg District. averages are strongly distorted by This was followed by y-o-y price changes in the mix of sales activity gains in the range of 20-25% in Bar- from one month to the next. rie, Hamilton, Niagara, Brantford, The actual (not seasonally ad- Cambridge, Huron Perth, Kitchen- justed) national average home price er-Waterloo, London & St. Thomas, was a record $607,280 in Decem- Southern Georgian Bay and Ottawa. ber 2020, up 17.1% from the same Prices were up in the 15-20% month last year. range compared to last December The national average price is in Oakville-Milton, Peterborough heavily influenced by sales in and the Kawarthas, Montreal and Greater Vancouver and the GTA, Greater Moncton. two of Canada’s most active and ex- Meanwhile, y-o-y price gains pensive housing markets. Excluding were in the 10-15% range in the these two markets from calculations TORONTO: OREA CEO Tim as providing support for REAL- among some of the best and bright- GTA and Mississauga, and in Que- cuts almost $130,000 from the na- Hudak was named one of North TORS® and the communities they est leaders that are shaping the real bec City, and in the 5-10% range tional average price. American real estate’s most pow- serve through the We Have Your estate industry today, especially erful and influential leaders and Back COVID-19 Relief Plan. during such a dynamic time,” said executives in the annual Swane- Hudak also led OREA’s historic Hudak. Supply Of New Homes poel Power 200, released this week government relations initiatives and “I’d like to thank our President, by T3 Sixty, the residential real successes in 2020. In addition to ad- Sean Morrison, OREA’s Board of estate brokerage industry’s leading vising the Government of Ontario Directors, Members, the Govern- management consulting and re- on safe real estate protocols, OREA ment of Ontario, and OREA staff Improved During search firm. This is Hudak’s fourth also successfully lobbied to make for their role in ensuring our 80,000 appearance on the list. Ontario a leader in North America REALTORS® had the support, in- Hudak led OREA during an un- when it comes to education, profes- sights, and tools they needed to suc- precedented and challenging 2020, sional standards, ethics, and modern ceed in 2020.” Oct.-Dec. In India as the Ontario real estate industry business tools for real estate profes- The extensive annual research grappled with the economic and sionals. and complete rankings can be found New Delhi:The supply of overall outlook looks positive,” societal impacts of the COVID-19 As a result, through Hudak’s at sp200.com. new housing units improved in Agarwala added. In 2020, a total pandemic. leadership, the Trust in Real Estate The list ranks the leaders, ex- the October-December 2020 of 1,22,426 units were launched, OREA led the charge in protect- Services Act, 2020 (TRESA) was ecutives and entrepreneurs from all quarter in the country, a report by about half of the new supply in ing its Members, their clients, and passed and Ontario REALTORS® sectors of the residential real estate PropTiger.com said. 2019 -- 2,44,256 units. their communities by providing are finally allowed to form personal brokerage industry based on months According to Real Insight Q4 A city-wise break-up of launch- guidance for real estate transactions real estate corporations. of intensive research, debate, and 2020, a total of 54,329 new units es also shows that there has been and pivoting to virtual tools, as well “It’s an honour to be named analysis. were launched during the three a quarterly increase in the Octo- months. New launches grew by ber-December period across mar- 173 per cent quarter-on-quarter kets, barring Ahmedabad. Hyder- (QoQ) to 19,865 units that were abad, Pune, and Mumbai were the Water Damage Is On The Rise launched in eight key markets top three cities in terms of new during the July-September pe- launches. riod. Units in the sub-Rs 45 lakh cat- – Is Your Home Protected? The report noted that this also egory were the largest contributor reflected a 12 per cent year- to the overall supply, with nearly on-year (YoY) growth over 46 per cent share, followed by the the 48,530 new units that were mid-segment, which contributed launched in the December quar- 25 per cent. ter in 2019. The spike in supply numbers “This was the first quarter since could be attributed to the increase the onset of the coronavirus pan- in home-buying interest in the demic wherein we witnessed a aftermath of the coronavirus pan- YoY growth, signalling a turn- demic and also the fact that new around in the market,” it said. launches were muted over the “Considering all factors, the prior three quarters. sector has shown remarkable “While the trends point to a tenacity in 2020 against unprec- market recovery and positive edented odds that caused the news given the imminent launch economy to contract and im- of a vaccine that will ease the pact consumer spending,” said pandemic concerns, our opti- Dhruv Agarwala, Group CEO, mism should be cautious. Buy- Housing.com, Makaan.com, and ers continue to expect low home PropTiger.com. loan rates, extension of developer He noted that the fact that offers and prefer ready-to-move housing sales in India’s key mar- inventory over under-construc- kets have started to bounce back, tion ones,” said Mani Rangara- Severe backups can occur in any home. Pic: NewsCanada despite the general gloom caused jan, Group COO, Housing.com, (NC) In recent years, wa- becoming more frequent and last- ing envelope. Roof leaks are one by the pandemic, shows the im- Makaan.com, and PropTiger. ter damage from flooding has ing longer. Infrastructure in many of the most common causes of mense potential of the real estate “We believe that the govern- become increasingly common areas is old or inadequate and water damage, especially in areas sector, which employs the highest ment should continue to support across Canada. unable to handle the volume of that are prone to freezing weath- number of unskilled workers. the sector through moves like In fact, the Insurance Bureau water associated with these new er, strong winds and hail. So, it’s “The sector’s performance lower stamp duty, re-evaluation of Canada says that water dam- storms as well as flash floods or important to maintain the condi- seems particularly impressive, of circle rates and increase in tax age accounts for nearly half of snowmelt. tion of your roof and clear your given that the pandemic has im- deduction limit for interest on all insurance claims, and the fre- Sewer backups are also occur- downspouts and drains of ob- pacted the income-generating home loans to ensure that the sec- quency and cost of these claims ring more often, both with old structions. Caulk your windows capacity of a large number of tor continues to revive.” has risen dramatically in recent systems and with newer ones that to ensure an adequate seal, and people. End-users and investors While 58,914 units were sold years. are designed to handle both rain make sure grading slopes away continue to feel confident about during the three months, only Some of this increase in prop- and sewer water. from your premises. investing in real estate. Prices 182,639 units were sold through erty water damage is due to cli- Faulty plumbing is another • Is your water hard or soft? continued to remain stable and all of 2020. mate change, with strong storms factor that can contribute to wa- Depending on where you live, the ter damage, especially in aging, quality of water can affect your poorly constructed or poorly de- appliances and plumbing sys- signed buildings. tems, causing them to deteriorate Despite these concerns, a poll much more quickly. Water soft- from the Insurance Bureau of eners are available for hard water Canada revealed that more than areas, but you could consider us- a quarter of people don’t know if ing a softener for soft water areas their property insurance policies too, as soft water can lead to cor- cover flooding, while another rosion of copper piping. 45 per cent only “think” they do. • Technology can monitor Not knowing whether you have and even reduce issues related to coverage for water damage can fluctuations in building tempera- be costly. ture. Water detection and shut- Fortunately, according to Aviva off systems can prevent damage Canada, one of Canada’s largest from burst pipes due to freez- insurance providers, there are ing or leaking of your hot water things you can do to help protect tank. Installing these systems can your property: help eliminate or reduce loss to • Perform regular maintenance your property, particularly when on plumbing systems, includ- you’re not there. ing sanitary lines and hot water Talk to your insurance broker tanks. Have water and sewer lines about what level of water damage scoped to reveal damage from your current homeowner’s insur- tree roots. Test shut-off valves to ance covers and what additional ensure they will work in an emer- insurance you might need. Find gency. one in your area today at aviva. • Pay attention to your build- ca/en/find-a-broker. www.WeeklyVoice.com realty Friday, January 22, 2021 | B-3 Ottawa To Support Rapid Housing in Toronto OTTAWA: Ahmed Hussen, the most of the funding provided Canadian has a safe and afford- for supporting our city in build- organizations, and non-profit -or Minister of Families, Children by the Government of Canada, able place to call home. Our ining more affordable housing in ganizations. and Social Development and all governments need to work vestments with our municipal Toronto as quickly as possible. • RHI takes a human rights- Minister Responsible for Canada together to create new support- partners like the City of Toronto As a municipal government, we based approach to housing, serv- Mortgage and Housing Corpora- ive housing including operating will go a long way to effectively are doing everything we can to ing people experiencing or at risk tion (CMHC), alongside Adam investments along-side these new support those who need it most address homelessness and ensure of homelessness and others who Vaughan, Parliamentary Sec- capital investments. by quickly providing new afford- that, with the help of the federal are among the most vulnerable, retary for Housing, John Tory, With the $1 billion RHI, the able housing units to vulnerable and provincial governments, we including: women and children the Mayor of Toronto, and Ana Government of Canada will sup- individuals and families. Our are building urgently needed af- fleeing domestic violence, se- Bailão, Deputy Mayor of Toronto port the construction of up to Government’s plan under the Na- fordable housing options. By niors, young adults, Indigenous and the Chair of the City’s Plan- 3,000 permanent, new afford- tional Housing Strategy contin- working together with other lev- peoples, people with disabilities, ning and Housing Committee, able housing units across Canada ues to provide housing for Cana- els of government, Toronto can people dealing with mental health have announced details of the to help address urgent housing dians from coast to coast to coast, continue to meet its goals and and addiction issues, veterans, $203.3 million Rapid Housing needs for Canadians, especially including here in Toronto.” build housing for some of our LGBTQ2+, racialized groups, Initiative allocation for Toronto. our most vulnerable. Adam Vaughan said:“There most vulnerable residents.”” Black Canadians, and recent im- As part of its Investment Plan Delivered by CMHC, under is no issue more pronounced in •The RHI Major Cities migrants or refugees. for the Major Cities Stream, To- the National Housing Strategy Toronto than homelessness. The Stream provides $500 mil- • Canada’s National Hous- ronto will be undertaking seven (NHS), RHI provides the neces- pandemic has only deepened the lion in immediate support to ing Strategy (NHS) is a 10- projects to create approximately sary capital contributions to de- challenges facing too many peo- pre-determined municipalities year, $70+ billion plan that will 540 new affordable homes. These velop new, permanent affordable ple in our city and in fact across that were identified based on give more Canadians a place new homes will be prioritized for housing by covering costs asso- the country. Today’s announce- highest levels of renters in severe to call home — this includes people experiencing homeless- ciated with modular multi-unit ment shows that we can end the housing need and people experi- more than $12 billion committed ness and the City has committed rental construction; conversion housing crisis when Govern- encing homelessness. through the 2020 Fall Economic to allocate 20% of the homes to of non-residential to affordable ments, frontline workers and peo- • Under the Proj- Statement. Indigenous communities and an multi-residential; and, rehabilita- ple experiencing homelessness ects Stream $500 million was The COVID-19 crisis has made additional 20% to women and tion of buildings in disrepair and/ work together to find solutions.”” available through an application- it clear that affordable housing girls. Other units will support se- or abandoned to affordable multi- Mayor John Tory added: “I based process, which closed on is key to Canada’s recovery as niors, youth and racialized com- residential. want to thank the Government of December 31, 2020. Funding major municipalities across the munities. Ahmed Hussen said: “Our Canada for their commitment to was available to Provinces, Ter- country including Toronto are To urgently address the issue of Government is taking all the nec- helping us provide people with a ritories, and Municipalities, In- dealing with the devastating im- chronic homelessness and make essary steps to ensure that every safe, affordable place to live and digenous governing bodies and pacts of rising homelessness. Greater Toronto Realtors Calls On City Of Toronto Councillors To Make Housing Issues A Priority TORONTO: The Toronto Re- gional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on Toronto City Council- lors to ensure key housing issues take precedence as the City’s Bud- get Committee formally launches its 2021 budget setting process. “The past year has been one like no other and has presented numer- ous challenges to our City, not the least of which are the impact on the City’s finances and economy. “With this in mind, TRREB has provided strategic recommendations on key housing concerns, which we believe should be con- sidered of the greatest importance during the City’s upcoming budget deliberations,” said Lisa Patel, TRREB President. TRREB’s formal input to City A housing unit in the GTA. Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Council, made by written submis- sion, focuses on three essential tions in neighbourhoods currently looks forward to participating in housing matters, including: limited to single and semi-detached future consultations. • The City’s review and imple- housing. mentation of a Vacant Home Tax, “We recommend City Council • City finance initiatives that im- recognize all aspects of this issue, pact the supply of housing, and including those related to the City’s • Adjustments to the Municipal budget, such as City fees and costs Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) first- that may be impeding the creation time buyer rebate and rate thresh- of missing middle housing,” added olds. Patel. Did you see Regarding the City’s Imple- When it comes to the Munici- mentation of a Vacant Home Tax, pal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT), in the paper... TRREB is questioning the effec- TRREB is pointing out that the tiveness of the tax, and is calling for rebate provided for first-time careful consideration of implemen- buyers has not kept pace with tation details, such as exemptions inflation, and because the MLTT which are necessary as a matter of rates have not been adjusted since fairness. 2008, the tax has become regres- Exemptions such as principal sive by charging the highest tax residences, owners who are unable rates even for purchasers of be- to rent the property due to market low-average priced properties. conditions, snowbirds, legal mat- Currently, a first-time buyer of ters pertaining to court orders pro- an average priced property in To- hibiting occupancy, properties un- ronto pays $11,720 in MLTT, on dergoing renovations or ownership top of about $12,195 of provin- changes during the calendar year, cial Land Transfer Tax (PLTT), owner or other occupant undergo- for a total of just under $24,000 that the ing medical or supportive care, and in land transfer taxes, which must if the owner is deceased and grant of be paid up-front on closing of the Rebel-O’s are probate or administration pending. real estate transaction. “TRREB is not opposed to a Va- Furthermore, because the playing at the cant Home Tax, and we understand MLTT rate structure is such that I love the rationale behind it. However, it the highest rates kick in start- Queens this is unclear whether it will achieve ing on homes priced at only that the policy objectives to add rental $400,000, which is 59% below weekend? housing that is affordable or afford- the 2020 Toronto average price band! able homeownership supply to the of $986,000, the City is forc- market at this time,” said Patel. ing even people who purchase “TRREB welcomes an opportu- properties well below the City’s nity to participate in a potential ad- average price, to pay the highest visory group established by the City MLTT rates. to provide further advice and guid- “The MLTT has a significant ance on implementation details, in- impact on housing affordability, cluding potential exemptions.” especially for first-time buyers, With regard to housing supply, which is why TRREB strongly Community Newspapers TRREB is urging City Council to supports adjustments to the first- closely examine budget initiatives time buyer rebate to ensure it that could help encourage the cre- provides the relief that was in- Your Local Social Network ation of more mid-density housing. tended for first-time buyers, and “The best long-term solution to adjustments to home price thresh- housing affordability is to increase olds at which MLTT rates apply the supply of available housing and to ensure that this tax is imple- to encourage a more balanced mix mented in a progressive manner,” THE WEEKLY VOICE of housing types. TRREB com- stressed Patel. mends the City for initiating the TRREB will be monitoring the process of expanding housing op- City’s 2021 budget process and B-4 | Friday, January 22, 2021 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com Nearly 95,000 Homes Sold Across Eight Indian Cities In July-Dec. 2020 New Delhi: The supply of new housing units improved in the October-December 2020 quarter in the country, a report by PropTiger.com said. According to Real Insight Q4 2020, a total of 54,329 new units were launched during the three months. New launches grew by 173 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to 19,865 units that were launched in eight key markets during the July-September period. The report notedL thate this ader in South Asian also reflected a 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth over the 48,530 new units that were launched in the December quarter in 2019. “This was the first quarter since News in Canada. the onset of the coronavirus pandemic wherein we witnessed a YoY growth, signalling a turn- New homes in an Indian city. Photo by Punid Ramesh on Unsplash around in the market,” it said. “Considering all factors, the “The sector’s performance period across markets, barring market recovery and positive deduction limit for interest on sector has shown remarkable seems particularly impressive, Ahmedabad. Hyderabad, Pune, news given the imminent launch home loans to ensure that the sec- tenacity in 2020 against unprec- given that the pandemic has im- and Mumbai were the top three of a vaccine that will ease the tor continues to revive.” edented odds that caused the pacted the income-generating cities in terms of new launches. pandemic concerns, our opti- Even though home sales in economy to contract and im- capacity of a large number of Units in the sub-Rs 45 lakh cat- mism should be cautious. Buy- markets covered in the analysis pact consumer spending,” said people. End-users and investors egory were the largest contributor ers continue to expect low home declined by 27 per cent compared Dhruv Agarwala, Group CEO, continue to feel confident about to the overall supply, with nearly loan rates, extension of developer with the December quarter of Housing.com, Makaan.com, and investing in real estate. Prices 46 per cent share, followed by the offers and prefer ready-to-move 2019, they showed a 68 per cent PropTiger.com. continued to remain stable and mid-segment, which contributed inventory over under-construc- improvement compared with the He noted that the fact that overall outlook looks positive,” 25 per cent. tion ones,” said Mani Rangara- preceding quarter. housing sales in India’s key mar- Agarwala added. The spike in supply numbers jan, Group COO, Housing.com, While 58,914 units were sold kets have started to bounce back, In 2020, a total of 1,22,426 could be attributed to the increase Makaan.com, and PropTiger. during the three months, only despite the general gloom caused units were launched, about in home-buying interest in the com. 182,639 units were sold through by the pandemic, shows the im- half of the new supply in 2019 aftermath of the coronavirus pan- “We believe that the govern- all of 2020. Compared with the mense potential of the real estate -- 2,44,256 units. A city-wise demic and also the fact that new ment should continue to support overall sales registered in 2019, sector, which employs the high- break-up of launches also shows launches were muted over the the sector through moves like the numbers achieved in 2020 est number of unskilled workers that there has been a quarterly in- prior three quarters. lower stamp duty, re-evaluation show a 47 per cent decline, the in the country. crease in the October-December “While the trends point to a of circle rates and increase in tax report said. 5.02 Lakh Under-Construction Units Stuck By 2020-End New Delhi:There were “For some months, Covid-19 lakh crore. Anuj Puri, Chairman “This last-mile capitaliza- ing the backdrop of the unique around 5.02 lakh housing units brought construction activity to of Anarock Property Consultants tion mechanism couched in the Covid-19 impact on construction stuck at various stages of con- its knees in 2020, followed by said: “Project delays have been SWAMIH fund has proved to be activity,” he said. struction across the top seven cit- restricted on-site activity. Despite the bane of the Indian real estate effective in getting stuck projects The Anarock data revealed that ies by the end of 2020, showed a this, as many as 190 stuck or de- sector over the last decade. Even going again,” Puri added. NCR and MMR together hold report by Anarock Property Con- layed housing projects account- the implementation of RERA had He was of the view that the a 74 per cent majority share of sultants. ing for over 73,560 units were only a little impact on this.” government and RBI’s liquidity- currently stuck or delayed units, The report noted that a total completed in 2020,” said the An- Among other factors, the li- generation initiatives in 2020 also while the southern metros of of 1,132 projects were stuck by arock study. quidity crunch threw up road- helped. Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyder- the end of the year, compared to The Mumbai Metropolitan blocks for developers, which is “190 projects with over 73,560 abad account for a mere 8 per 1,322 projects comprising 5.76 Region (MMR) saw maximum why the government intervened units which can finally be handed cent. Pune has around 16 per cent lakh unit by the end of 2019. completions of 84 stuck projects with the creation of the Alternate over to their purchasers or mar- share, while Kolkata accounts for The total value of present stuck comprising 29,750 units in 2020, Investment Fund (AIF) in late keted as ready-to-move options a minuscule 2 per cent overall or delayed housing stock is over and now has 1.80 lakh stuck or 2019 with a corpus of Rs 25,000 getting completed in the year is share of stuck or delayed proj- Rs 4.07 lakh crore, it said. delayed units worth over Rs 2.02 crore, he said. especially remarkable consider- ects. Don’t forget to check us out at www.WeeklyVoice.com

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DEARBORN, Mich: Ford F- Series – America’s best-selling pickup for 43 years – has once again advanced the state of the art in truck engineering with the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 – which is also a fuel economy leader among gas-powered full-size light-duty trucks. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ V6 – the only full hybrid available in a pickup – has the best combined fuel economy rating for gas-powered full-size light-duty pickups with an EPA-estimated 25 mpg on 4x2 models. The 4x2 Power- Boost, with EPA-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, has an EPA-estimated range of 750 miles on a single tank of gas*. The 4x4 Power- Boost has an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined fuel economy rating, which is best among 4x4 born, Michigan, and Kansas City gas-powered light-duty full-size Assembly Plant in Claycomo, pickups. The 4x4 PowerBoost- Missouri. equipped truck has an EPA-es- *Range calculation based on timated range of 700 miles on a 30.6-gallon tank and EPA-es- single tank of gas**. timated rating of 25 combined “Our team spent months liv- mpg. Actual range will vary. ing with and observing truck *Range calculation based on customers at their homes, on job 30.6-gallon tank and EPA-es- sites and on the weekends,” said timated rating of 24 combined Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief prod- mpg. Actual range will vary. uct platform and operations of- ƗƗHorsepower, torque, payload, ficer. “Using electrification, we towing and EPA-estimated fuel realized we could now give cus- economy ratings are indepen- tomers something they had long dent attributes and may not be wanted but didn’t think was pos- achieved simultaneously. sible – tremendous power, great Ford Motor Company designs, fuel economy and all-new capa- manufactures, markets and ser- bilities to make their F-150 even vices a full line of Ford cars, more productive.” trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles Delivering 430 horsepower and Lincoln luxury vehicles, pro- and 570 lb.-ft. of torque – the optional 7.2-kilowatt output pro- F-150 is the only light-duty full- include the 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6, vides financial services through most torque ever for F-150 – the vides up to 18 times more ex- size pickup that comes standard 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, 5.0-liter Ford Motor Credit Company and 4x2 PowerBoost truck is rated portable power than the nearest with a 10-speed automatic trans- V8, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and is pursuing leadership positions at a maximum 12,700 pounds of competitor – enough to power mission across all engine offer- 3.0-liter Power Stroke® diesel in electrification; mobility solu- conventional towing with Max everything from a tailgate event ings. V6. tions, including self-driving ser- Trailer Tow Package and a maxi- to a construction site. With six engine options, F-150 The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 vices; and connected services. mum payload of 2,120 poundsƗ. The all-new F-150 features offers customers the choice to ships to dealer showrooms na- Ford employs approximately Pro Power Onboard™ is stan- decades of innovation – from its create their own optimal bal- tionwide this week, just as it 187,000 people worldwide. For dard on PowerBoost-equipped high-strength, military-grade, ance of power, capability, fuel earns a seventh consecutive Kel- more information regarding Ford, F-150 with 2.4 kilowatts of ex- aluminum alloy body atop a high- economy and affordability. In ad- ley Blue Book Best Buy award. its products and Ford Motor portable power on tap at outlets strength steel frame, to revolu- dition to the 3.5-liter PowerBoost F-150 is assembled in America Credit Company, please visit cor- in the cabin and cargo box. The tionary EcoBoost® technology. V6 full hybrid, available engines at Dearborn Truck Plant in Dear- porate.ford.com.

For Car News, Reviews, Test Drives And Great Deals voice automobile B-6 | Friday, January 22, 2021 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com Finalists Named For Ajac 2021 Canadian Car & Utility Vehicle Of The Year Awards TORONTO: The Automobile Journalists Association of Cana- da (AJAC) has announced three finalists in each of eight vehicle categories that will ultimately determine the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 250 vehicles On left: Small car cateogory -Nissan Sentra; On right: Large car category - Kia K5 were eligible for evaluation during the 2020 calendar year by AJAC journalist members, who collectively comprise the most esteemed group of professional automotive mediapersons in Canada. For the 2021 program, vehicles that are newly redesigned, refreshed, and carried over from On left: Mid-size premium car cateogory -Subaru Crosstrek; On right: Full size pick-up category - Ram 1500 previous model years were con- sidered, provided a minimum ary 20, 2021, during the Mon- Mid-Size Car • Kia Seltos • Land Rover Defender number of ballots were submit- treal International Auto Show’s • Mazda3 • Mazda CX-30 • Lincoln Corsair ted by AJAC journalists, who “Auto Zone” broadcast to be • Nissan Sentra • Subaru Crosstrek Full-Size Pick-up test entries on the same roads shown on Quebec’s TVA net- • Toyota Corolla Mid-Size Utility • Chevrolet Silverado and in the same conditions ex- work at 10:00 AM Eastern. Large Car • Mazda CX-5 • Nissan Titan perienced by Canadian drivers The overall winners will be • Hyundai Sonata • Nissan Rogue • Ram 1500 from coast to coast. revealed in partnership with the • Kia K5 • Toyota Venza The AJAC is an association of The next step in the 2021 Canadian International Auto- • Toyota Camry Large Utility professional journalists, writers, Canadian Car of the Year and Show. Details will follow at a Mid-Size Premium Car • Chevrolet Tahoe photographers, and corporate Canadian Utility Vehicle of the later date. • Cadillac CT5 • GMC Yukon members whose focus is the au- Year awards will see the winning 2021 Canadian Car of the Year • Genesis G70 • Kia Telluride tomobile and the Canadian auto- vehicles in each of these eight and Canadian Utility Vehicle of • Genesis G80 Mid-Size Premium Utility motive industry. The awards are categories announced on Febru- the Year Category Finalists: Small Utility • Genesis GV80 announced every year. Mercedes-Benz Remains Canada’s Top Luxury Vehicle For Seventh Consecutive Year TORONTO: Mercedes-Benz over the previous record in 2019 Canada and its national dealer and the new highest year-end network have announced that CPO penetration rate ever. the company has remained the In 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vans country’s top luxury manufac- also achieved strong results, es- turer for the seventh consecutive pecially in the second half of the year. In 2020, Mercedes-Benz year, which was driven by height- Canada delivered sales of 35,396 ened market demand across the passenger vehicles and vans, with country and strong direct fleet 30,229 representing passenger sales. In total, the Vans team cars and luxury light trucks. delivered 5,167 vehicles. While . Despite the challenging cir- a slight decrease compared to cumstances, Canadian customers 2019 (-6.1%), this was a positive were excited by the Mercedes- achievement and a testament to Benz product lineup’s best-in- the division’s hard work to gen- class technology, exceptional erate momentum and rebound luxury and high performance. following a challenging spring In 2020, SUVs continued to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC SUV (CNW Group/Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.) season. make up an increasing share In Q4 2020, the company of overall sales, with a total of and spacious GLS SUV (+15.9% 2019). Canada also continued to achieve retailed 5,759 SUVs and pas- 19,846 units retailed, compared compared to 2019); and the solid, 2020 was once again an im- success with the Certified Pre- senger cars (-12.1% compared to 10,383 passenger cars. This sporty GLB SUV, which was the pressive year for the Pre-Owned Owned (CPO) program, hitting to Q4 2019). Standouts in this means that in 2020, SUVs ac- fifth-highest selling vehicle in the division, which achieved mile- six record months (January, Feb- quarter included both the GLE counted for 65.6% of Mercedes- entire Mercedes-Benz lineup in stones including three best-ever ruary, June, July, August, Sep- SUV (+16.1% compared to Benz Canada sales, compared its first full year. On the passen- sales months (February, June tember), including the best CPO Q4 2019) as well as the GLE to 34.4% for passenger cars. ger car side, high volumes came and July), and the best sales sales month in Mercedes-Benz Coupe (+20.5%) and the GLB Standout sales performances not only from the C-Class Sedan, month of all time (June 2020, Canada’s history (June 2020, SUV, which continued its strong were seen throughout the com- which remained the top-selling when Mercedes-Benz Cana- when the company retailed 1,500 first-year performance. The top- pany’s remarkable SUV lineup: passenger car model, but also da retailed 1,750 pre-owned CPO units). In 2020, Mercedes- selling passenger car in Q4 2020 the refined GLE SUV (+11.3% from the A-Class Sedan (+58.3% units). Overall, Mercedes-Benz Benz Canada achieved an overall was the C-Class Sedan, followed compared to 2019); the sleek compared to 2019) and the stylish Canada sold 15,300 pre-owned CPO penetration rate of 86.4%, by the E-Class Sedan and the A- CLA Coupe (+2.0% compared to units. In 2020, Mercedes-Benz a 4.1 percentage point increase Class Sedan. In Q4 2020, Mercedes-Benz Canada’s Pre-Owned division maintained its strong 2020 results by delivering 3,789 pre-owned units, of which 3,284 were CPO. This means that in Q4 2020, Mer- cedes-Benz Canada achieved a CPO penetration rate of 86.7% (a 4.1 percentage point increase compared to Q4 2019). Mercedes-Benz Vans retailed 1,727 units in Q4 2020, a sub- stantial increased compared to Q4 2019 (+28.1%). “As we reflect on 2020, I want to share my deep appreciation for the women and men who proudly represented the three-pointed star across the country,” said Fe- lix Britsch, acting President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Canada. “Their resilience, flexibility and deep commitment to the brand made it possible to safely demonstrate Mercedes-Benz’ world-leading lineup of all-new and refreshed SUVs, passenger cars and vans to our customers. “We are excited to continue delivering incredible customer experiences in 2021 and to in- troduce Canadians to Mercedes- Benz’ new technology and sustainable luxury, from the all-new S-Class sedan and award-winning E-Class sedan to our all-electric EQ lineup,” he added. www.WeeklyVoice.com auto Friday, January 22, 2021 | B-7 Bold Elegance: Automobili Lamborghini Presents The Urus Graphite Capsule

Sant’Agata: Automobili and the recently launched Pearl Lamborghini is presenting the Capsule. Urus Graphite Capsule, creating “The new Graphite Capsule distinctive new opportunities for endorses the inimitable versatil- expression in color and trim on the ity of the Lamborghini Urus as Lamborghini Super SUV. the original Super SUV: its color The four new exterior matt col- and styling is as adaptable and ors are on trend yet subtle, in white versatile as its presence in ev- Bianco Monocerus, black Nero ery high-performance and lifestyle Noctis, and grey Grigio Nimbus environment.” said Automobili and Grigio Keres. Lamborghini Chief Commercial The lower parts of the car around Officer Giovanni Perosino. the front, rear and side sills are all “The inherent design of the Lam- finished in the matt body color. borghini Urus, with the DNA of Four shiny accent colors are of- our super sports heritage, lends it- fered, orange Arancio Leonis and self to virtually limitless potential Arancio Dryope, yellow Giallo the exhaust features a new, dedi- egant and stylish persona of the the upholstery with the contrast for personalizing color and trim. Taurus and green Verde Scandal, cated black chrome finish. Urus Graphite Capsule, introduc- color featuring in the central tun- “The Urus Graphite Capsule is picking out the distinctive lines of The Urus Graphite Capsule el- ing dark, anodized aluminium trim nel leather trim, seat bolster in- the latest collection to offer our the Urus on the front splitter, door evates the potential for customiza- on the dashboard and door panels, serts, Q-citura stitching and the growing clientele the opportunity inserts and rear spoiler and mak- tion to a higher level with more with new matt-finish carbon fiber embroidered Lamborghini logo on to stamp their individuality and ing a bold statement. than 16 different color combina- inserts. the headrests. way of life on their Lamborghini.” The 23” Taigete rims, dedicated tions to delight even the most de- The exterior accent colors are The ventilated Alcantara seats The Urus Graphite Capsule to the Graphite Capsule, also sport manding customers. carried over into the Graphite are an exclusive option only avail- is available on Urus model year the accent color while on the rear, The interior highlights the el- Capsule Urus’ interior, enriching able on the Urus Graphite Capsule 2021. HiPhi X Super SUV Dazzles At Hainan Auto Show SHANGHAI: Human Horizons, to open in January across Bei- an industry-leading new mobility jing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shen- and autonomous-driving research zhen, Hangzhou, and Chengdu, company, presented the HiPhi X with plans to open more than 50 Super SUV at the 2021 Interna- by the end of June. tional New Energy Vehicle & Con- In addition to opening HiPhi nected Mobility Show in Hainan. Hubs, Human Horizons is invest- The exhibition is the first auto ing in installing and connecting show of the year and an opportu- to supercharging stations in first- nity for Human Horizons to show- tier cities. With a network of over case their achievements and an- 57,000 terminals already in place nounce that the first 3,000 units of across 300 cities, customers can the Founder Edition will soon be locate and charge with the HiPhi sold out. 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With nearly 3,000 free 5G data, and free roadside as- by scenarios, vehicle designed by vo, and Tesla exhibits, the HiPhi create a ‘software-defined vehi- units sold and reservations for test sistance. software, and value defined by X put on an impressive display as cle’. drives at a further 32,000, 2021 is With mass production and roll- co-creation”, the HiPhi X is set to it danced along to a rendition of Speaking at the exhibition, Hu- going to be an incredible year here out to begin in the first half of make waves in both the EV and “I Love You China” and a special man Horizons founder, Ding Lei at Human Horizons.” 2021, Human Horizons is open- luxury vehicle spaces in 2021 as Christmas number. These kinds of said “We are so excited. The first Available in both four-seater ing HiPhi Hubs across the country. a cross-over between the two very performances are made possible batch of our game-changing HiPhi and six-seater, the first 3,000 own- The first batch of 10 Hubs are set different worlds. B-8 | Friday, January 22, 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com

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Randeep Hooda - Hollywood dreams. Pic: IANS The ‘Kashmir File’s Shoot Wraps Up Mumbai: Amitabh Bach- Bachchan mentioned in his Mumbai: Shooting for the chan on Friday revealed that peo- blog post: “In today’s world the forthcoming film, The Kashmir ple often advise him to put a lock hand written has become obso- Files, has been wrapped up and on his mouth! Big B’s revelation lete.. writing utensils are rare and the film is on course for release came while he was interacting the personal collect is smirked later this year. with a fan on Twitter. and laughed at.” “And it’s a wrap for #TheKash- Bachchan reacted to a tweet by On the work front, Bachchan mirFiles Despite all odds. Thanks a fan who wrote: “If the world finished shooting for season 12 of to the committed young team and had run on faith, there would be the popular television quiz show wonderful actors,” tweeted the no lock on anyone’s door.” “Kaun Banega Crorepati” or film’s director Vivek Agnihotri Reacting to his tweet, Big B KBC this week. He is currently on Saturday: wrote in Hindi: “Brother I have shooting for the Ajay Devgn di- Anupam Kher, who features in seen such days in Allahabad. We rectorial film “MayDay”. the cast, also took to Twitter to would never lock our house. Also The 78-year-old actor also inform that the shoot had ended. our main gate would always re- has upcoming films like Emraan “It is a WRAP for #TheKash- The ‘Kashmir File’ cast and crew. Pic: IANS main open, I have never seen it Hashmi starrer Chehre, Nagraj mirFiles. Gut wrenching, sad & being shut. Yes, but that is no lon- Manjule’s “Jhund”, Ayan Muke- truthful experience. A true story this film. Thank you cast & the Kashmir Files, also starring Mit- ger possible. These days people rji’s “Brahmastra”, and utitled that waited for 30 years to be crew for your love & dedica- hun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, advise me to put a lock even on film co-starring Prabhas and told! Thank you @vivekagni- tion. Jai Ho!! #Exodus #Kash- Puneet Issar and Arpan Tiwari, my mouth!!” Deepika Padukone. hotri #PallaviJoshi for making miriPandits,” Kher wrote. The will release later this year. B-10 | Friday, January 22, 2021 Bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com Tribhanga: A Peculiar Mix Esha Gupta Flaunts Perfect Hourglass Figure In Post Mumbai: Bollywood ac- Of Brilliant And Banal tress Esha Gupta on Friday shared a stunning picture flaunting perfect curves in a post she has shared on social media. Esha posted a monochrome picture on Instagram, where she is seen standing on a beach. To caption the image, Esha wrote: “Flow.” Esha, who is known for her work in films such as Jan- nat 2, Rustom, Commando 2 and Baadshaho among many other films, often treats her fans with steamy images. In December, the actress posted a shirtless image on social media to bid goodbye to 2020. The actress was last seen as a police officer in the web se- Eisha Gupta. Pic: IANS ries “REJCTX2” last year. Ayushmann Turns On His Poet Mode For His Latest Post Tribhanga; Cast: Kajol, Tanvi compared to her celebrity parent be more empowered as a young Mumbai: Actor Ayushmann Speaking about his upcoming Azmi, Mithila Palkar; Direction: and grandparent. woman compared to what her Khurrana has switched on his slate of projects, Ayushmann has Renuka Shahane; Rating: * * and The drama unfolds primarily mother was, the former has her poet mode and shared it on social recently wrapped up the shoot 1/2 (two and a half stars) through the gaze of Milan (Ku- own demons to battle, too. media for his fans and followers. of his upcoming film “Chandi- naal Roy Kapur), who starts out The film’s intention is undoubt- Ayushmann posted a string of garh Kare Aashiqui”, shot in his The great thing about Kajol is as Nayantara’s aide in an auto- edly noble, but the execution is pictures on Instagram. In the pho- hometown Chandigarh. she can light up a scene as few biography project of the author. not without flaws. The overall tos, he is seen standing on a roof- The love story directed by Ab- stars do, with her zeal to enthral. The story kickstarts with Nay- style is far too melodramatic to top flaunting his long hair and hishek Kapoor co-stars Vaani Ka- The flip side is she can burn down antara hospitalised in a coma- allow any sort of nuanced explo- dressed in a horizontal striped poor, and was shot in Chandigarh a scene, too, if the zeal goes over- tose stage. Anuradha, it emerges, ration of relationships. The nar- black and white T-shirt. over just 48 days amid the pan- board. It is a rarity, but we have resents her mother. She blames rative is marked by intermittent For the caption, the actor wrote demic. Meanwhile, Ayushmann seen it happen. her mother for knowingly being loud treatment (suitably matched in Hindi: “Mainai doobte sooraj recently announced his next film, In Tribhanga, Kajol reveals apathetic through a dark chapter by an otherwise brilliant Ka- ko bhi salaam kiya hai, shayad a campus comedy drama titled both the tendencies and, since the in her teenage. jol’s screechy outbursts in such tabhi haathon ki lakeeron ko apna Doctor G. The film will be direct- drama is largely defined by her The film derives its title from scenes). ghulam kiya hai - Ayushmann.” ed by Anubhuti Kashyap. screen presence, the film ends up the Tribhanga pose in Odissi The fact is the film tries to talk a peculiar mix of the brilliant and dance. It is an imperfect posture, of too many things within 90-odd the banal. nonetheless beautiful. The dance minutes becomes a problem, too. Online Abuse Cannot Be Renuka Shahane’s first Hindi pose as well as its name seem to Perhaps Shahane ought to have film as director starts off riding define the lives of the three wom- accorded herself a longer run- the Kajol factor, besides the fact en. time. Normalized, Says Zoya that it makes a couple of pertinent Much of the film’s appeal lies This is, after all, a screenplay points about mother-daughter re- in Shahane’s straightforward sto- that tries accommodating every- lationships that were, on script at rytelling while focusing warts thing from domestic violence to least, powerful enough provoke that lie hidden at the heart of each child abuse to the orthodox moth- Akhtar On Cyberbullying reflection. relationship. By turns shock- er-in-law who would rather have Shahane pens a story of three ing, sentimental and painful, the her bahu focus on kitchen duties generations of women who memories that Anuradha har- than hone her gift at writing. The stand out for the very specific bours about her mother become film triggers an interesting con- choices they make in life, and the backbone of the narrative. versation when a mother insists the dysfunctional relationship Shahane’s executes these flash- that she has the right to give her they share. Tanvi Azmi plays ac- back moments with an unflinch- children her surname, because claimed novelist Nayantara Apte, ing. she has singlehandedly raised who shares an uncomfortable To her credit, the filmmaker them. Riding the advantage of a bond with daughter Anuradha uses the generation gap between cast in good form, Shahane could (Kajol), a filmstar and Odissi Nayantara and Anuradha effec- have given her story a runtime dancer. Anuradha’s daughter Ma- tively, to show the changing char- of a couple of hours at least, to sha (Mithila Palkar) has opted acter of gender politics in society. realise the full potential of her ef- for a more conventional lifestyle Yet, If Anuradha would seem to fort. Zoya Akhtar. Pic: IANS

New Delhi: Director and them accountable is a recipe for producer Zoya Akhtar’s success disaster because it is just a matter with titles like ‘Made in Heaven’, of time before the virtual abuse ‘Luck by Chance’, ‘Zindagi Na seeps into real spaces.” Milegi Dobara’ and ‘Gully Boy’ has not protected her from intense Zoya also expressed concern cyberbullying and trolling. over the fact that this kind of Zoya recently shared her ex- online abuse spares no one, not periences that have made her even young girls for whom the leave the social media platform psychological damage may prove Facebook entirely. She said that to be debilitating. This deteriora- because of the extreme levels of tion in online discourse, however, trolling and abuse she has faced, she says, is not a recent develop- she is reluctant to sign into the ment but a trend that has become negative energy on Twitter, and increasingly toxic. She believes has had to switch off the com- there will come a time when al- ments on her Instagram account. ternative platforms with more Population Foundation of India stringent checks will emerge as and the Jaipur Literature Festival a counterpoint, while the exist- (JLF) recently organised a ses- ing platforms will either have to sion titled, ‘Cyber Bullies: Ano- change their moderation policies nymity and Accountability’. or will remain saddled with only The conversation between ac- bullies abusing each other. claimed director Zoya Akhtar and It is important to highlight Mihir Sharma, a Senior Fellow at abuse and the abusers who threat- the Observer Research Founda- en and prevent women and the tion underscored the dangers of vulnerable amongst us from ex- cyberbullying. Mihir Sharma is pressing themselves freely, said the author of ‘Restart: The Last Poonam Muttreja, Executive Di- Chance for the Indian Economy’ rector, Population Foundation of and the co-editor of ‘What the India, in her introduction to the Economy Needs Now’. session, Zoya has been repeatedly tar- “We cannot afford to ignore geted and attacked for her Mus- online abuse simply because it is lim identity, gender, and looks so prevalent. The consequences by both men and women. Most of online and offline abuse are devastating are comments that equally dangerous and we must threaten either physical or sexual call out and push back against violence. bullies and trolls. She says, “Social media gives Online violence is simply an- people anonymity while bullying other form of violence and can and abusing just about anyone easily transform into offline and there is no accountability. The abuse as well. Technology is a fact that social media platforms force of good and we cannot let enable the abusers of women by it be vitiated and misused in this not identifying them or holding way.” www.WeeklyVoice.com Bollywood Friday, January 22, 2021 | B-11 The Power - Rehash Of The Godfather The Power (on Zee Plex); Cast: of The Godfather have happened also her brother Ranjeet (Pra- Vidyut Jammwal, Mahesh Man- the world over, so no one’s actu- teik Babbar), who clearly has his jrekar, Jisshu Sengupta, Prateik ally keeping count anymore. agenda. Babbar, Shruti Haasan, Yuvika Manjrekar plays Kalidas The story involving all these Chaudhry, Zakir Hussain, Sa- Thakur, the powerful don who characters rehashes almost all chin Khedekar; Direction: Ma- refuses to trade in drugs, thereby of The Godfather as it proceeds, hesh Manjrekar; Rating: * * (two drawing the displeasure of certain but you can also spot random in- stars) rival gangsters. spirations from other cinematic The narrative doesn’t waver sources. Mahesh Manjrekar probably much from the Coppola/Puzo Manjrekar as director sticks made The Power because he patent in the early portions. to comfort zone mostly, mix- wanted to play out his Marlon There is an attack on Kalidas’ ing melodrama and mayhem, Brando/Amitabh Bachchan fan- life and, as the gangster battles for and struggles to tell his tale with tasies. his life in the hospital, his young- enough interesting twists. You don’t find much of a rea- er son Devi (Vidyut Jammwal), The director, however, makes son otherwise, for this film to be who was always reluctant to join up as an actor, rendering under- made. In this umpteenth reimag- the family business, gets sucked stated gravitas to Kalidas. De- ining of The Godfather, Manjrek- into the world of crime and crimi- spite lesser footage than most of ar, besides directing, also casts nals. the primary cast, it is Manjrekar’s himself as the patriarchal head of As the drama proceeds, other act that resonates in the end. a family of underworld lords. prototypes emerge -- from The Vidyut Jammwal, playing out Well, Manjrekar sure knows a Godfather as well as sundry un- the rehashed Michael Corleone thing or two about underworld derworld sagas. Kalidas’ elder as Devi, seems bored in the early drama. son Ram (Jisshu Sengupta) is a parts when he is shown to be re- When he burst onto the Bol- hard-cussing hothead. Manjrekar luctant to enter the family busi- lywood scene all those years accords space for some random ness. The actor’s transformation ago with Vaastav, he did tweak a Poster of the movie ‘The Power’. IANS family drama, too. into gangster mode is marked by few rules of the genre within the Devi is in love with Pari (Shru- intense violence -- the way his mainstream domain. mainstream cinema changed, in- Manjrekar’s new film falls back ti Haasan), daughter of Kalidas’ fans love it. The trouble is, watching The cluding the mafia movie. on The Godfather template that trusted right-hand man Anwar Most of the prop cast plays out Power you’re not quite sure if The Power harks back to under- Francis Ford Coppola crafted (Zakir Hussain), but Ram’s wife characters that are too ordinary Manjrekar realizes over two de- world formula that would have over three films out of Mario Pu- Shaila (Yuvika Chaudhry) resents to leave a mark, including Shruti cades have passed since Vaastav seemed overwhelming when zo’s all-time bestseller novel of father and daughter. Haasan and Jisshu Sengupta. (he made a forgettable sequel to Ram Gopal Varma made his first the same name, but we will gloss She is constantly trying to poi- Which only makes matters worse Vaastav somewhere down the Sarkar film, in the mid-2000s. over that fact. son Devi’s mind against Pari and in a film that seems too dated to line). Almost everything about Like Varma’s Sarkar franchise, Too many mediocre rehashes Anwar. Thrown into the mix is hold you attention for long. ‘Kaanbhatt’ Depicts Relationship ‘Laddoos’ Better For Taapsee Between Ved And Science Pannu Than Protein Bars Mumbai: Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu says she is not a ‘protein bar kind of a person’ and that “laddoos” work for her. Taapsee posted a string of pictures on Instagram where she could be seen gorging on some besan laddoos. “Not a Protein Bar kind of person. What works for me are ‘laddoos’ approved by my superwom- an @munmun.Ganeri- wal. Filled up with the goodness of besan, coco- nut, nuts, gond and ghee. She calls it the ‘Protein Energy Balls’ and I call it my ‘healthy indulgence’ Taapsee Pannu. Pic: Instagram/IANS MUMBAI: Content has al- dia platforms to release the trailer formances of the actors. I always #rashmirocket#eatingwis ways been the key of success of “Kaanbhatt” on Zee Music give priority to content. Now e#healthyistasty,” she wrote as the caption. for Marathi films. Till now, the Marathi. Trailer revolves around my first directorial debut movie Taapsee is currently busy shooting for her next film “Rashmi Rock- content of a film which creates small boy Rugved Mule Journey Trailer is out and getting good re- et”. a strong impact on the audience, of a young boy about his dream sponse from audience”. In “Rashmi Rocket”, Taapsee plays a runner from the Rann of Kutch has played the hero of some and desire where he who is forced Aparana S Hosing’s directorial who fights for her identity and becomes an athlete. Priyanshu Painyuli of the films. One such Marathi to follow others word but destiny KAANBHATT is produced under plays Taapsee’s husband in the sports drama helmed by Director film ‘Kaanbhatt’ which is all set has something else for him for the banner of Rash productions Akarsh Khurana. to create an impact. Director & which he went on a different path. and also produced by Aparana S Taapsee recently concluded the Jharkhand schedule for the film and BollywoPoadrenting Producer Aparana S Hosing and The story depicts the relationship Hosing.Astro is gearing up Bforus theine nextss schedule in ABhujutom . otive Health Actor Bhavya Shinde are ready between Ved and Science. Pakistan Automotive Business to give their fans a perfect new Aparana S Hosing Said, “I World Canada year gift fans as “Kaanbhatt” the choose Marathi film as my debut Cars Bollywood Classiieds movie. The period drama will hit movie because Marathi film In- the screens across Maharashtra dustry is now gaining recognition India Local and acceptance internationally, on February 19, 2021. South Asian The makers took to Social me- both for its content and the per- Community World News ‘Jeet Ki Zidd’ Shooting Was In News Extreme Conditions: Amit Mumbai: Amit Sadh plays he lost his physical strength -- and Leader in South Asian the protagonist in the upcoming yet he did not give up. That is a web series Jeet Ki Zidd. The ac- very important part of the story. tor says the story, set against the This is not just a story of bravery, News in Canada... backdrop of the Indian Army it goes beyond that. It is a story Special Task Force and based of hope and passion,” Amit told on a true story, is more than just IANS. about valour. It is a story of hope “The story is all the more im- and passion, he points out. portant for the present time because mental health is a para- mount topic right now. This story really makes us believe how we can gather courage from within to achieve our dream, if only we de- Don’t forget to check us out at cide not to give up. That way, it is a universal story,” he added. www.WeeklyVoice.com Directed by Vishal Mangalork- Pick Your Copies From Transit and South Asian Stores ar the show also features Sushant Singh and Amrita Puri. A major part of the shoot took place under extreme weather Amit Sadh. Pic: IANS conditions. Was that tough for “It is the story of one of our the cast? “Who expected it to be Kargil war heroes, Major Deep- easy anyway?” Amit replied with endra Singh Sengar, and how he a laugh, adding: “I will not call followed his dream to be part that a challenge because we knew of the Special Task Force since from the beginning that we have childhood. There comes a time in to go through certain weather www.weeklyvoice.com his journey where he and his wife conditions and a physically tough Toronto Tel: (905) 795 8282 goes through the darkest phase -- shoot.” B-12 | Friday, January 22, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com Katrina Wishes Ali Piyanka Chopra’s Memoir Zafar On His B’day To Release On Feb. 9 New Delhi: Priyanka Cho- pra Jonas very aptly sums up her life thus: “I am a product of traditional India and its ancient wisdom, and modern India and its urban bustle. My upbringing was always an amalgamation of the two Indias, and, just as much, of East and West.” Her memoir “Unfinished” (Penguin), that will release on February 9, takes readers from her childhood in India, where she was raised by her grandparents and her parents -- two army doctors committed not only to their children but to their careers and to philanthropy - before being sent away to a boarding school at Ali Abbas Zafar and Katrina Kaif. Pic: IANS an early age; through her forma- Mumbai: Actress Katrina all the happiness in the world tive teenage years in the US liv- Kaif has worked with Ali Abbas to the person who knows when ing with her extended family in Zafar on many films, but on the Something is troubling me even the Midwest (Cedar Rapids and director’s birthday on Sunday, from far way, without me telling Indianapolis), Queens, and sub- she shared a glimpse of their him. Here’s to friends forever,” urban Boston, where she endured friendship with her fans. she captioned the series of photos bouts of racism; to her return to She went back in time to dig shared on Instagram. India, where she unexpectedly out photos of the two. One of The two have also teamed up won the national and global beau- them was taken on the set of their for films “Mere Brother Ki Dul- ty pageants (Miss India and Miss film “Bharat”, another was cap- han” and “Tiger Zinda Hai”. World) that launched her acting tured during Christmas. In the coming months, Katrina career. “Happy happy Happiest birth- will suit up for a superhero film, Readers looking for a glimpse Priyanka’s new book. Pic: IANS day @aliabbaszafar May u have which will be helmed by Ali. Ali into what it takes to succeed in all your hearts desires this year recently made his web debut with the massive Indian film industry inspiring, bold, and rebellious. to cancer to marrying Nick Jo- (you already well on your way) political drama “Tandav”. will find it here, and they’ll also Just like Priyanka herself. nas, Priyanka’s story will inspire find an honest account of the From her dual-continent a generation around the world challenges Priyanka faced navi- 20-year-long career as an actor to gather their courage, embrace Salman Mourns Death gating her career, both in India and producer to her work as a their ambition, and commit to and Hollywood. The result is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, the hard work of following their Of Pista Dhakad book that is warm, funny, sassy, from losing her beloved father dreams. DIVINE: ‘Jungle mantra’ reflects tale of rebellion Mumbai: Rapper DIVINE says he felt a personal connection with his latest track, Jungle mantra, which reflects rebellion and opportunity. The track is part of the soundtrack of the upcoming film The White Tiger, and DIVINE recorded the song with American rappers Vince Staples and Pusha T. Did you see “I’m really excited to have partnered on this film. I felt a personal connection with the re- in the paper... freshing narrative, which is so relevant today and comparable to the lives of many today who Salman Khan with Pista Dhakad. Pic: Twitter/IANS were once the underdogs, till they Mumbai: Superstar Salman Shine India, had left the set of the started to stand up and speak for Khan has mourned the death of ongoing season 14 on Friday af- themselves,” DIVINE said. Bigg Boss talent manager Pista ter the wrap on an Activa scooter “This track will reflect the tale Dhakad. with one of the assistants and of rebellion and opportunity that Salman, who has been hosting their vehicle was hit by a vanity the film weaves itself around and will narrate the story of the eco- the reality show for over a de- van. She died on the spot. Urvashi Rautela with her mother. (photo:instagram) cade now, posted a picture with Several past contestants of the nomic and emotional disparity between the rich and the poor,” Dhakad on Twitter on Sunday. show such as Yuvika Chaudhary, Chopra and Rajkummar Rao, The On the song, Bahrani said: “Rest in peace Pistaa” Salman Prince Narula, Kishwer Mer- he added. White Tiger is based on Aravind “I’m a huge DIVINE fan, so it tweeted. Dhakad died in a road chantt, Shehnaaz Gill, Himan- The track explores the univer- Adiga’s Man Booker Prize-win- was incredible to get to work with sal themes of class disparity. accident. Pista, 24, who was an shi Khurana and Kamya Punjabi ning novel of the same name. It him. Along with the great Vince Starring Adarsh Gourav in the employee of the reality show’s took to social media on Saturday is directed by American-Iranian Staples and Pusha T, they deliv- central role, along with Priyanka production company Endemol to express grief. filmmaker Ramin Bahrani. ered a thrilling track that ampli- fied the themes and the energy of ‘The White Tiger’.” The film is being released on Netflix. the hardware Kriti Sanon Has store is having I’ve got A Biking Fantasy two rooms Mumbai: Bollywood actress a huge Home Kriti Sanon has shared a video on to paint. social media, where she is seen Improvement riding a motorbike. The song Hairat from the 2010 film An- Sale? jaana Anjaani plays in the background. “Four wheels... Move the body...Two wheels...Move the soul.. P.S. I always wanted to ride a bike with this song playing in the background!” Kriti wrote. Community Newspapers The actress is set to start shooting for the upcoming film Bach- chan Pandey starring Akshay Kumar. She has also finished Your Local Social Network shooting for her next with actor Rajkummar Rao for Abhishek Jain’s upcoming comedy Sec- ond Innings. The film also stars Paresh Rawal and Dimple Kapa- THE WEEKLY VOICE dia, and will release next year. Kriti’s other upcoming film is Mimi, Laxman Utekar’s film that casts her as a young surrogate mother www.WeeklyVoice.com bollywood Friday, January 22, 2021 | B-13 Tandav - Volatile Theme But A Weak Script Tandav (series on Amazon political milieu and people who And yet the outcome is too sim- Prime); Cast: Saif Ali Khan, are into politics as backdrop for plistic, mostly because Zafar and Dimple Kapadia, Mohd. Zee- quickfix drama, than explore po- company cannot seem to avoid shan Ayyub, Sunil Grover, Kritika litical thriller as a genre. playing with generic cliches. Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Gaua- Gaurav Solanki’s script centres Saif Ali Khan always cuts a har Khan, Dino Morea, Kumud on Saif Ali Khan as Samar Prat- formidable figure as antagonist -- Mishra, Shonali Nagrani, Anup ap Singh, son of Prime Minister think Omkara or Ek Hasina Thi -- Sonii, Neha Hinge, Sandhya Devki Nandan (Tigmanshu Dhu- and in Tandav he looks dapper in Mridul, Amyra Dastur; Created lia). the neta’s kurta-pyjama uniform. by: Ali Abbas Zafar; Rating: * * As the story opens, Devki Nan- At one level, you get the im- and 1/2 (two and a half stars) dan looks all set to win another pression, Saif is let down by the Lok Sabha election but a twist writing this time. As he strives to By Vinayak Chakravorty in the tale paves way for Samar score as the sinister Samar, the ef- to stake claim as his party’s PM fort shows in places. Tandav opens with a raging candidate. In fact, most of the heavy-duty kisaan andolan in Greater Noida Only, there are others within the cast struggles to emerge beyond over a government decision to ranks who harbour the ambition, cliched characterisation. The ex- turn farm land into a SEZ for ur- too, and this includes the party’s ceptions would be Mohd. Zee- banization. senior leaders Anuradha Kishore shan Ayyub as students’ leader Soon, the drama throws in stu- (Dimple Kapadia) and Gopal Das Shiva Shekhar, and Sunil Grover dents chanting Azadi slogans in a Munshi (Kumud Mishra). as Samar’s ruthless right-hand campus called VNU. Tandav is too contrived in the man Gurpal, who manage to rise A news channel is shown cater- conflicts it sets up for the sake above the show. ing to the vested interest of the of drama. Part of the flaw owes Mounted and executed with political power set. Right wing itself to unsure writing, and part flourish, Tandav falls back on and Left wing politics, dynas- of it could be because the makers mediocre content, with only spo- tic rule dominance and students’ ran out of ideas. radic moments that genuinely en- crusade -- it’s all happening in the as OTT content creator. you are halfway through. An ele- The series suffers from a weird gage. series. Zafar forgot to pick a focus ment of predictability creeps in. irony. The story it tries setting up The outcome overall comes as Ali Abbas Zafar has picked while crafting his story line. De- Zafar’s star-studded show has must have seemed like a complex an anticlimax, after the mammoth pieces off news TV headlines spite the volatile reality the show been billed as a political thriller one at the scripting stage, rolling hype that the show had garnered abundantly, to fill the nine-epi- borrows from, Tandav starts to by many. Strictly speaking, the in too many sub plots and a sur- over the past weeks before re- sode runtime of his debut show test your patience even before idea here is more about using a feit of characters. lease. Janhvi Kapoor Showcases Rakul Preet Vineet Kumar Learnt Her Dance Skills With Cycles Her Way Pottery For ‘Aadhaar’ A Virtual Studio Recital To Film Set Mumbai: Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh saved her gym time and cycled way to her film set. Rakul posted a video on Ins- tagram. In the clip she is seen cycling while someone is seen film- ing her from a car. “Welll whAt m trying to say here is cycling on way to set time management.. 12kms,” she wrote. Rakul has started shooting for “MayDay”. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Angira Dhar, and it marks Ajay’s return to direction after “Shivaay” and “U Me Aur Hum”. The thriller is expected to release on April 29, Vineet Kumar Singh in a scene from ‘Aadhar’. Pic: IANS MUMBAI: Actor Vineet Ku- scenes in the film while doing Salman Khan - Big Boss theatrics Pic: IANS mar Singh says he learnt pottery pottery. So I tried my best to for his upcoming film Aadhaar, learn the basics of this beautiful MUMBAI: Actress Janhvi Ka- projects currently in the pipeline. adding that he has now become a craft. I started learning pottery poor has delighted her fans on Audiences and media have taken pro at the art of making pots. six months prior to the shoot of social media once again with a a liking not only to her on-screen “I spent a lot of time learning Aadhaar. Now, I have become a graceful, dance throwback to the skills but her charming personal- the art of pottery. It started six pro at the art of making pots. In contemporary classic, ‘San Sa- ity off camera as well. months before the shoot when I fact now, I can rotate the potter’s nana’ from Asoka, having already It comes as no surprise that visited the same village in De- wheel while talking as well. I can generated close to three million Janhvi enjoys and excels at the oghar, Jharkhand, with my direc- make items like a glass or a small views. As well as her understated art form of dance as she regularly tor Suman Ghosh,” Vineet said. pot.” acting, Janhvi is passionate about posts clips of her rehearsals and “We shot a few things at the Directed by Suman Ghosh, dance and has been arduously routines on social media. potter’s house, who taught me the Aadhaar tells the story of the honing her craft throughout lock- In her latest video, she even art. He told me that to make pots, protagonist (played by Singh) in down. pokes fun at herself by caption- you will have to rotate the wheel Jamua, Jharkhand, to obtain his The rising star of Indian cin- ing the clip, “Missing post burrito yourself and there is no other way Aadhaar number. The Drishyam ema has been making waves in belly dance sessions”. Her fellow to do it. I did that the first time Films and Jio Studios project also the film world with her starring industry and media friends and and realised that it is not an easy features Saurabh Shukla, Sanjay roles in Gunjan Saxena: The fans praised her in the comments thing to do. So I kept learning,” Mishra and Raghubir Yadav. Kargil Girl and her earlier de- section with an abundance of fire he added. The film is slated to release the- but in Dhadak, with a number of and heart-eye emojis. Rakul Preet Singh. Pic: IANS Vineet added: “Because I have atrically on February 5.

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