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Program To Address Shortage Of Truck Drivers, page 7 Unfolding Tragedy Of Tibet Under Chinese Rule, page 8 Brampton Ranked Among Finest Cities To Live, page 11 90,0000 Foreign Workers & Students Getting Pathway To Residency New Policies Will Focus On Those Possessing Skills To Fight Pandemic & Accelerate Economic Recovery Ottawa: An innovative path- lines of other essential sectors, as The streams will remain open way to permanent residence for well as international graduates until November 5, 2021, or un- over 90,000 essential workers who are driving the economy of til they have reached their limit. and international graduates who tomorrow. Up to 90,000 new permanent are actively contributing to Can- To be eligible, workers must residents will be admitted under ada’s economy was announced have at least 1 year of Canadian these 3 streams. on April 14 by Marco E. L. Men- work experience in a health-care To promote Canada’s official dicino, Minister of Immigration, profession or another pre-ap- languages, 3 additional streams Refugees and Citizenship. proved essential occupation. In- with no intake caps have also These special public policies ternational graduates must have been launched for French-speak- will grant permanent status to completed an eligible Canadian ing or bilingual candidates. Com- temporary workers and interna- post-secondary program within munities across Canada benefit tional graduates who are already the last 4 years, and no earlier from French-speaking and bilin- in Canada and who possess the than January 2017. gual newcomers, and this path- skills and experience we need to Effective May 6, 2021, Immi- way will contribute to the vitality fight the pandemic and accelerate gration, Refugees and Citizen- of these Francophone minority our economic recovery. ship Canada (IRCC) will begin Premier Doug Ford issues Ontario’s ‘Stay At Home’ order. communities. The focus of this new pathway accepting applications under the A detailed explanation of all el- will be on temporary workers following 3 streams: • 30,000 applications for tem- • 40,000 applications for inter- igibility requirements is avail- employed in hospitals and long- • 20,000 applications for temporary workers in other selected national students who graduated able within the public policies. term care homes and on the front- porary workers in health care essential occupations from a Canadian institution Continued on page 4 Liberals Talk Of Basic Vaccination Strategy Targets Income & Pharmacare High-Risk Neighbourhoods TORONTO: Ontario is rolling out vaccines to “hot spot” regions across the province as part of Phase Two of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Through this initiative, 114 highly impacted neighbourhoods, as identified by postal code, will be reached through mass immu- nization clinics, mobile teams and pop-up clinics. Providing details of the campaign at BAPS Shri Swamina- rayan Mandir in Toronto, Premier Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the virtual Liberal Convention Doug Ford said: “As we receive where 26 policy resolutions were passed. more vaccines from the Federal The vaccine clinic at Brampton Civic Hospital. OTTAWA: More than 10,000 These are the 26 Policy Reso- government, it is vital that we grassroots Liberals took part in lutions passed and prioritized by continue to target our vaccination and Minister of Health and So- based locations in hot spot neigh- the Liberal Party of Canada’s Registered Liberals at the 2021 efforts on those most at risk,” said licitor General Sylvia Jones. bourhoods. Open Policy Process for 2021 Liberal National Convention. Premier Ford. Individuals aged 18 and over Upcoming mobile and pop-up National Liberal Convention. They appear in the order of pri- “We must get vaccines to the in designated hot spots, as iden- clinics will be promoted locally The Liberal Party said “Hear- ority. people in these hot spot regions tified by postal code, are eligible within their target communities ing ideas from Canadians is what 26 Policy Resolutions as quickly as possible in order to for vaccination through mobile and local public health units, and keeps our Liberal movement 1. National Pharmacare For All stop the spread of this virus and teams and pop-up clinics in tar- will not use the provincial book- strong, growing, and innovative 2. A Universal Basic Income prevent our hospitals from being geted settings. ing system. – and this is an especially impor- For Canada overwhelmed. This pop-up clinic Starting in Peel and Toronto, This week, a pop-up clinic will tant moment to shape our future 3. Long Term Care shows once again how our valued the province will be providing begin operating at the BAPS Shri for the better.” 4. High-Speed Rail: An Afford- community partners have stepped additional resources to support Swaminarayan Complex in high- The Open Policy Process was able And Efficient New Means Of up and are working with local more mobile vaccination teams, ly impacted North Etobicoke. The building on the hundreds of thou- Transportation public health in our collective expanding to hot spots in other government has partnered with sands of conversations that con- 5. A Canadian Basic Income – battle against COVID-19. This public health units in the future. BAPS Charities, William Osler tributed to the platform that Justin Rethinking Canadas’ Tomorrow is another great example of Team Mobile teams and pop-up clin- Health System and Toronto Pub- Trudeau and the Liberal team pre- 6. End Systemic Racism In Ontario at work.” ics will administer vaccines in lic Health Unit to establish and sented to Canadians in the 2019 Canada’s Policing, Justice & Cor Also present at the event was high-risk congregate settings, operate the clinic. It is planned election, a party statement said. Continued on page 4 Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier residential buildings, and faith- Continued on page 4 It’s Remote Learning Again After Spring Break TORONTO: The Ontario gov- “We are seeing a rapidly dete- I have always said we will do hospitals and allow more time to ernment, in consultation with the riorating situation with a record whatever it takes to ensure every- rollout our COVID-19 vaccine Chief Medical Officer of Health, number of COVID cases and one stays safe. By keeping kids plan.” has made the difficult decision hospital admissions threatening home longer after spring break With appropriate measures in to move elementary and second- to overwhelm our health care we will limit community trans- place, schools have been safe ary schools to remote learning system,” said Premier Ford. “As mission, take pressure off our places for learning throughout following the April break. This the pandemic, as confirmed by move has been made in response the Chief Medical Officer of to the rapid increase in COV- Health and local medical officers ID-19 cases, the increasing risks of health and have demonstrated posed to the public by COVID-19 low rates of in-school transmis- variants, and the massive spike in sion. However, increasing rates hospital admissions. of community spread pose a Broker Details were provided on threat to the health and safety of BROKER Monday by Premier Doug Ford, school communities. As a result, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier all publicly funded and private el- and Minister of Health, Stephen ementary and secondary schools REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE Lecce, Minister of Education, in the province are to move to and Dr. David Williams, Chief teacher-led remote learning when Medical Officer of Health. Remote learning....Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Continued on page 5 A-4 | Friday, April 16, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Move Helps Achieve 2021 Immigration Levels Plan Bala Menon Continued from page 3 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Minister Marco E. L. Men- Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) dicino said: “The pandemic has Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu shone a bright light on the incred- Harj Chaggar ible contributions of newcom- Amitabh Saxena ers. These new policies will help those with a temporary status to Graphic Design plan their future in Canada, play Tamarind Tree a key role in our economic recovery and help us build back better. Account MANAGERS Our message to them is simple: Manu Ramachandran your status may be temporary, Maha but your contributions are last- ONLINE MARKETING ing—and we want you to stay.” MANAGER A ministry statement added: Amitabh Saxena “As we continue the fight against the pandemic, immigration will LEGAL ADVISOR remain critical to our economic Dr. Keshav Agnihotri recovery by addressing labour skilled newcomers and interna- out on opportunities due to the or bilingual candidates, and no shortages and adding growth to tional graduates welcomed under pandemic and the largest draw in limit on applications for them. ACCOUNTS our workforce. our plan will help create jobs and the history of the Express Entry • Canada faces serious de- Asha J Singhh “With an accelerated pathway drive long-term growth in Cana- system. mographic challenges. In 1971, to permanent residency, these da. • Graduates and workers must there were 6.6 people of working photographer special public policies will en- • These public policies ap- have proficiency in one of Can- age for each senior. Today, there Manohar Sagoo courage essential temporary ply to workers in 40 health-care ada’s official languages; meet are 3—and by 2035 there will Gross Circulation: 30,000 workers and international gradu- occupations, as well as 95 other general admissibility require- be only 2. Without newcomers, CCNA Verified Circulation: ates to put down roots in Canada essential jobs across a range of ments; and be present, authorized future generations will end up 29,997 and help us retain the talented fields, like caregiving and food to work and working in Canada paying more to sustain the public Aug 14, 2015 workers we need, particularly in production and distribution. at the time of their application to services we rely on. our health-care system. • These policies build on sig- qualify. • According to Statistics Can- “Today’s announcement will nificant steps that we’ve already • Immigration is essential to ada (January 2021), immigrants help us achieve our 2021 Immi- taken to help those here tempo- the vitality of Francophone com- who previously held a work per- gration Levels Plan, which will rarily stay permanently, includ- munities across Canada, which is mit often report higher wages 1 see Canada welcome 401,000 ing new measures to ensure that why these policies include dedi- year after becoming permanent All advertising in The Weekly new permanent residents. 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This • The employer will also vac- gible populations, as identified by ment bookings for this clinic will capacity will supplement public- cinate those in the local commu- postal code, aged 50 and over can COPYRIGHT NOTICE be opened through the William ly-run vaccination clinics. nity, either at the onsite clinic or schedule an appointment through All copyright and other intellectual Osler Health System booking Employer-operated onsite clin- an alternative location in consul- th e provincial booking system, property rights in the contents here of system to the surrounding highly ics must have the support of local tation with the local public health or directly through public health are the property of The Weekly Voice impacted hot spot communities public health units and hospitals unit. units that use their own booking and not that of the customer. Contents and vaccinations will begin on as the program needs to be con- • The employer will take on system. of this publication are covered by April 14, 2021. sistent with local plans. the responsibility of setting up, “COVID-19 has disproportion- copyright and offenders will be pros- Ontario is also working with Employers interested in host- operating and funding the onsite ately impacted certain neighbour- ecuted under the law. public health units, business ing an onsite clinic must meet the vaccination clinic as well as the hoods and communities across groups and large employers to following criteria: community clinics being spon- the province,” said Minister El- The Weekly Voice explore employer-operated on- • The workplace must be sored if not onsite. liott. “Partnering with commu- 7015 Tranmere Dr, Unit # 16 Mississauga, ON L5S 1T7 site vaccination clinics, with a located within an identified hot- In addition, to further support nities to deliver the vaccine is Phone: (905) 795-0639 focus on hot spot communities spot community and have had a hot spot communities, as of Fri- critical to reducing the impact of Fax: (905) 795-9801 at greatest risk. These clinics will previous COVID-19 outbreak or day, April 9, 2021, the Ontario COVID-19 quickly, and we are www.weeklyvoice.com be set up, operated and funded by is at risk of an outbreak. government expanded the provin- working to mobilize every avail- Email: [email protected] participating employers within • The onsite clinic will vacci- cial booking system to provide able channel for vaccine delivery hot spot areas and will vaccinate nate employees that cannot work appointments to individuals aged to protect individuals and stop the Agreement # 40025701 employees aged 18 and over as at home, many of whom reside in 50 and over in hot spot communi- spread of the virus.” Convention Calls For National Policy On Homelessness Continued from page 3 16. Stronger Provisions To Protect Em- - rectional Systems ployee Pensions In Company Bankrupt- 7. Canada’s Green New Deal cies 8. Advancing Gender-Based Violence 17. Calls To Justice For Mmiwg2t Prevention At Postsecondary Institutions (Missing And Murdered Indigenous Wom- 9. A Green Economic Recovery en, Girls, And Two Spirit People) 10. Post-Pandemic Economy 18. Protection Of Pensions 11. Canada As An Agricultural And Ag- 19. Guaranteed Income For Families Af- ri-Food Superpower fected By Disability 12. Improving Internet Infrastructure 20. National Integrated Policy On Home- 13. More Money In The Pockets Of Se- lessness Prime Minister Trudeau addresses delegates at the Liberal convention. niors 21. Ensuring Canadian Food Security 14. Affordable Rental Housing For Vul- 22. Prairie Water Strategy 25. Emergency Telecom And Internet allCanadians who joined us for the Lib- nerable Seniors 23. Health Care System Investment In 26. Northwest Territories Resource Rev- eral National Convention! Together, we’ll 15. “No Worker Left Behind” In Transi- Rural Areas enue Sharing keep working to deliver support for Cana- tion To A Low Carbon Economy 24. Water Resolution Trudeau told delegates: Thank you to dians and keep Canada moving forward. Toll Rate Freeze on Highways 412 and 418 Extended DURHAM: The province is extend- port provides an overview of how the ing its Toll Rate Freeze on Highways 412 province undertakes an in-depth analysis and 418. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of of these highway projects toll rate analy- Transportation, announced on April 14 sis, and economic benefits. that Ontario is providing financial relief Lindsay Park, MPP for Durham said: for people in Durham by extending the toll “The released report also finally provides rate freeze for two more years on the prov- transparency to the people of Durham on ince’s publicly-owned Highways 412 and the previous government’s decision to 418. These measures are part of the On- build the 412 and 418 as tolled highways, tario government’s commitment to review with set annual increases planned to the and explore how tolling can meet evolving tolls for the next 25 years.” transportation needs. “Extending the toll rate freeze on these “Freezing toll rates will reduce the cost highways will provide relief for people ex- of transportation and provide much needed periencing financial uncertainty as a result financial relief for families and businesses of the pandemic,” said Lorne Coe, MPP using these highways,” said Minister Mul- for Whitby. roney. “An increase in toll rates is the last The province will continue to review thing Ontarians need to worry about as tolling options on Highways 407, 412 and they face new pressures during the pan- 418, and will explore opportunities to im- demic.” prove the performance of these highways. The following tolling changes are now • Current toll rates on Highways 407, in effect: 412 and 418 are, on average, 40 per cent • Toll rates for Highways 412 and 418 lower compared with the 407 ETR. will be temporarily frozen at their current • The tolling analysis report was com- levels until May 31, 2023. missioned by Minister Mulroney in re- • Toll rates for the provincially-owned sponse to advocacy by Peter Bethlenfalvy, Highway 407 remain temporarily frozen MPP for Pickering—Uxbridge, Lorne until May 31, 2021 and will increase based Coe, MPP for Whitby, Lindsey Park, MPP on the Consumer Price Index on June 1, for Durham, and Rod Phillips, MPP for 2021. Ajax. • Toll rates on the privately owned and • The total project cost for the three operated 407 ETR are not impacted by connected highways was approximately these measures. $4.439 billion ($3.86 billion in 2011 dol- Ontario has also released a detailed lars, reflecting the cost in the year that the report on the implementation of tolling province entered into the tolling agree- on Highways 407, 412 and 418. The re- ment). www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, April 16, 2021 | A-5 Province Identifies & Shares Plans Of Two Subway Transit-Oriented Communities East Harbour And Corktown Area Public Consultations To Start In Summer And Fall Of 2021 TORONTO: The Ontario government stations, providing new opportunities for has initiated discussions and shared pre- people to live, work and play close to en- liminary plans with the City of Toronto to vironmentally friendly rapid transit.” build two proposed transit-oriented com- • On July 21, 2020, Ontario passed the munities located at the future East Harbour Transit-Oriented Communities Act, to en- Transit Hub and Corktown Station along able the construction of vibrant communi- the new Ontario Line subway. ties centred around transit stations along Municipal review of these preliminary the routes of the province’s four priority proposals has formally commenced, and subway projects. the province will host public consultations • In February 2020, Ontario signed with local communities, Indigenous part- the Ontario-Toronto Transit Partnership ners and stakeholders starting in the Sum- Preliminary Agreement with the City of mer and Fall of 2021. Toronto to deliver on the unified plan to “We are making it easier to build critical significantly expand and modernize the transit projects faster and to develop com- subway network across the Greater Toron- plete communities focused on connecting to Area. people and places,” said Kinga Surma, As- • In April 2019, the province announced sociate Minister of Transportation (GTA). King and Berkeley will be the site of the Ontario Line’s Corktown Station. Today, its new transit vision, with an estimated “Ontario is leading the province’s first a little bit of greenery on the corner brightens up a block that is largely paved over cost of $28.5 billion. This includes the Transit-Oriented Communities Program for a business supplies store and a car dealership. (Mike Winterburn photo) largest subway expansion in Canadian his- that will bring more housing, jobs, and tory with the all-new Ontario Line; a three- community and recreational spaces within way and TTC bus and streetcar services. needs in the city,” said Associate Minis- stop Scarborough Subway Extension; the walking distance of new subway stations In recognition of the historical signifi- ter Surma. “Together, we will bring to life Yonge North Subway Extension; and the and reliable, efficient transit.” cance of the land, the province will work a shared vision for these future subway Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. A preliminary set of concepts proposes a closely with the City of Toronto, stake- transformation of the 38-acre East Harbour holders, the community, and Indigenous development site into a transit-oriented partners to collaborate on a meaningful community that would include the creation plan to commemorate the rich heritage of of a major employment centre expected to Canada’s First Parliament site. bring more than 50,000 jobs to the area. In February 2020 the Ontario govern- The proposal also includes a diverse range ment and the City of Toronto signed a of residential space and community ame- Memorandum of Understanding on Tran- nities surrounding a multi-modal hub or a sit-Oriented Development establishing a Union Station of the East that would bring joint commitment to seek transit-oriented GO rail and SmartTrack station services, opportunities based on stated objectives Ontario Line subway service and a future that deliver needed critical infrastructure TTC streetcar extension. projects at a lower cost to taxpayers. The transit-oriented community propos- “Our government is committed to work- al for Corktown Station offers a dynamic ing together with our municipal partner, HIGH RATIO ONLY* community with housing, jobs, commer- the City of Toronto, and landowners to cial uses, and community spaces, such as a deliver critical transit solutions, while also 5 Yrs Fixed library, connected to the Ontario Line sub- supporting other essential infrastructure @1.60%* 5 Yrs Variable ‘School Closures Preventative @1.14%* To Ensure Student Safety’ Continued from page 3 22.1 per cent between the period of April students return from the April break on 4 and 10, 2021. In addition, during this April 19, 2021. Private schools operat- same period of time, Ontario has seen the ing in-person this week are to transition number of COVID-19 patients in intensive Rajesh Khurana, MBA to remote learning by April 15, 2021. care increase from 494 to 605. This action is being taken in support of Since April 8, the province has been un- Principal Broker the Government’s broader efforts to limit der a provincewide Stay-at-Home order, Cell: 416-616-1300 the spread of COVID-19. Data will be as- requiring everyone to remain at home ex- sessed on an ongoing basis and health of- cept for essential purposes, such as going ficials will be consulted to determine when to the grocery store or pharmacy, access- it will be safe to resume in-person learning health care services (including getting ing. vaccinated), for outdoor exercisewith your Child care for non-school aged children household in your home community, or for will remain open, before and after school work that cannot be done remotely. As On- Tel: 289-521-6900 programs will be closed and free emer- tario’s health care capacity is threatened, gency child care for the school-aged chil- the Stay-at-Home order, and other new and 1305 Matheson Blvd. E, Mississauga ON L4W 1R1 dren of eligible health care and frontline existing public health and workplace safe- workers will be provided. To protect the ty measures, will work to preserve public • [email protected] • www.mortgagediligent.com most vulnerable, boards will make provi- health system capacity, safeguard vulner- *Rates are subject to change without notice. • FSCO # 10252, OAC, E&O.E. Some conditions apply.* sions for continued in-person support for able populations, allow for progress to be students with special education needs who made with vaccinations and save lives. require additional support that cannot be With students moving to remote learn- accommodated through remote learning. ing, vaccine prioritization of education “This was not a decision we made light- workers who provide direct support to stu- ly, as we know how critical schools are to dents with special education needs across Ontario students. Our priority has always the province, and all education workers been to keep schools open, however sharp- in select hot spot areas, starting with Peel ly rising community transmission can put and Toronto, will continue. Starting today, our schools and Ontario families at risk,” special education workers across the prov- said Minister Lecce. “While Ontario’s ince and education workers in Peel and To- plan has kept schools safe, as confirmed ronto hot spots will be eligible to register by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, we for vaccination by calling the provincial are taking decisive and preventative action vaccine booking line at 1‑833‑943‑3900. today to ensure students can safely return More information is available at Ontario. to learning in our schools.” ca/covidvaccine. Case rates, hospitalizations, and ICU It is critically important that as Ontar- occupancy are increasing rapidly, threat- ians receive the vaccine, everyone con- ening to overwhelm the health care sys- tinues to wear a mask, maintain physical tem. The number of COVID-19 hospital- distancing when outside of their immedi- izations in the province have increased by ate household and frequently wash their hands. As well, continue to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested if symptoms are present. “As we continue to see rapid growth in community transmission across the province, it is necessary to take extra precau- tions and measures to ensure the continued health and safety of students, teachers and their families,” said Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health. “As the fight against this third wave of the pandemic continues, everyone must continue following all public health and workplace safety measures and stay at home to prevent further transmission of the virus, so we can once again resume in person learning in our schools.” • As of April 10, 2021, Ontario currently has 1,646 COVID-19 patients requiring acute care, which includes 605 patients in Education Minister Stephen Lecce. ICU, with 382 on a ventilator. A-6 | Friday, April 16, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Inspection Blitz Canada, France Reach Accord Of Workplaces In Peel & Halton TORONTO - The province has On 3PS Zone Cod Fish Stocks launched a series of zero-toler- OTTAWA: Minister of Fish- ance workplace safety inspec- eries, Oceans, and the Canadian tions in sectors and regions hard- Coast Guard, Bernadette Jordan, est hit by COVID-19, beginning has announced that an agreement with warehouses, food processors in principle has been reached and manufacturers in Peel and with France regarding 3Ps cod Halton Regions. for the 2021 fishing season. “With more contagious vari- Since 1994, Cana- ants identified in many parts of da and France (in respect of Saint the province, it has never been Pierre and Miquelon) have co- more important that businesses managed fish stocks, including have the appropriate health and cod in the 3Ps zone off the south safety protocols in place to stop coast of Newfoundland and Lab- the spread of COVID-19,” said rador. Under the Procès-Ver- Monte McNaughton, Minister of bal Agreement, the two countries Labour, Training and Skills De- meet annually to negotiate man- velopment. “We will have zero agement measures, including the tolerance for those bad actors total allowable catch (TAC) of who break safety requirements shared stocks in the North Atlan- as it puts the lives of workers and tic. the public at risk. Our officers are Both countries intend to sup- not hesitating to issue tickets to port a TAC of 1,346 t, a 50 per those not following the rules.” Officers are checking for com- cent TAC reduction from last Agreement reached with Paris on total available catch of valuable cod for 2021. Pic: Oceana Canada year. Given that the stock is in pliance with COVID-19 health the critical zone, a TAC reduction Canada and France have also turally. Currently, the best avail- sistent with Fishery and Oceans and safety requirements under is necessary. The reduced fish- agreed in principle on a rollover able science tells us that 3Ps cod Canada’s Precautionary Frame- the Occupational Health and ing effort will allow the fishery of TACs for 3Ps Witch flounder, is in the critical zone, and we need work Approach, which requires Safety Act and the Reopening to remain open, while promoting Unit 2 Redfish, and 3Ps Ice- to act now. The reduction in TAC removals be kept at the lowest Ontario Act (ROA) to ensure growth of the stock. land scallop, and to maintain a will provide some stability to the possible level until a stock clears appropriate physical distancing, Additionally, Canada has com- moratorium for 3Ps American fishery, while helping protect the the critical zone. screening, and masking. mitted to work with stakeholders plaice. health of the stocks. These deci- • The science assessment for There will also be increased in- and harvesters over the coming Canada values the long-stand- sions are difficult, but the actions 3Ps cod places the stock in the spections and enforcement across year to develop a rebuilding plan ing Procès-Verbal Agreement taken today will strengthen the critical zone at 38 per cent of the the province that will include: for 3Ps cod in advance of 2022 with France and intends to imple- fishery and the livelihoods of limit reference point, down from • Education and outreach to discussions, and to continue with ment the negotiated outcomes of Newfoundlanders and Labrador- 40 per cent last year. 3Ps cod has the construction sector, a robust full, robust, and comprehensive this year’s meetings, it was stated. ians for generations to come.” been in the critical zone since the and expanding program for rapid science assessments on this im- Bernadette Jordan said: “We • Canada entered the negotia- early 2000s. A 50 per cent reduc- antigen screening for COVID-19 portant species. This will help know how important cod is to tions recommending no directed tion of the TAC provides a 75 per in construction, along with a ze- create a more sustainable fishery Newfoundlanders and Labrador- fishery for 3Ps cod, based on the cent probability of some stock ro-tolerance approach to enforce- for future generations. ians, both economically and cul- best available science and con- growth by 2023. ment of safety requirements. Steps To Impove Safety Carpenters’ Union Call To Combat Of Agri-Food Workers Tax Fraud & Stop Illegal Worksites WINDSOR: Canadian food event with representatives from producers and processors have two EPF recipients: TORONTO: The Carpenters’ stepped up to deliver quality food • Lakeside Produce Inc., a District Council of Ontario has for Canadians and people around family-owned produce company launched their campaign to stop the world during the COVID-19 and greenhouse grower in Leam- construction industry tax fraud pandemic. ington, which is receiving up and end illegal worksites. Parliamentary Secretary Neil to $1,172,632; and, Tax fraud cheats hardworking Ellis and the Member of Par- • Under Sun Acres Inc., a craftspeople out of their right- liament for Windsor–Te- greenhouse operation that pro- ful pay and benefits and forces cumseh, Irek Kusmierczyk, duces sweet bell peppers in Sta- all Ontarians to make up for lost has highlighted support of up ples, which is receiving up tax revenue, the union said. This to $6.1 million through the Emer- to $149,034. lost revenue costs Ontario tax- gency Processing Fund (EPF) for Ellis said: “Ssouthwestern On- payers anywhere from $1.8 bil- 34 food processing companies in tario is an agricultural power- lion to $3.1 billion every year. southwestern Ontario. house. Despite the many chal- “We must work together to stop She made the announcement lenges caused by the pandemic, these injustices and start to hold on behalf of Minister of Agri- local food producers and proces- black market construction firms Representative Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash culture and Agri-Food, Marie- sors have shown true resilience. accountable,” the union said. Claude Bibeau. EPF support is These investments are supporting The Union Members and Pub- the Virginia Attorney General’s only defraud workers out of their helping these businesses, includ- their efforts to protect the health lic Call to Action plan says: first Worker Protection Unit to rightful pay and benefits, but they ing a large number of greenhous- and well-being of workers.” • Visit the Ontario Campaign educate workers on their rights, also result in higher likelihoods es\, keep employees safe and the • To date, the Emergency Pro- website: notaxfraud.com to learn and to investigate, stop and pros- of injuries on worksites and even food supply chain running strong. cessing Fund has provided up more about tax fraud, its impli- ecute companies that unlawfully human trafficking in extreme Recipients are using this fund- to $32.5 million for a total of 188 cations across sectors and on engaged in worker exploitation. cases,” said Mike Yorke, Presi- ing to make adjustments to en- projects in Ontario. The $6.1 mil- everyday taxpayers, and to sub- The union said the Canada dent, Carpenters’ District Council able social distancing, purchase lion includes previous support mit an online letter to your local Revenue Agency needs to take a of Ontario. reuseable personal protective of $116,578 for Elliott Grain Ltd. MPPs and MPs advocating action proactive approach by devoting a “Collaboration amongst all equipment (PPE), implement bi- • Announced in May 2020, against these illegal activities. team to investigate the illegal tax stakeholders is the best defence osecurity measures, install hand- the $77.5-million Emergency • Report illegal worksites to fraud in the industry, coordinate against the underground econ- washing stations and barriers and Processing Fund is helping food your Union Local representative. with labour and employers, and omy. From healthcare to transit develop employee training. processors implement measures • Ontario should follow the support law enforcement officials and schools, imagine the infra- Ellis and Kusmierczyk high- to protect the health and safety of example of the Commonwealth in this regard. structure we could build in On- lighted this support at a virtual workers and their families. of Virginia, who designated “These illegal activities not tario without tax fraud,” Tony Iannuzzi, Carpenters EST On- tario “Tax fraud not only hurts the industry and legitimate employers. At the end of the day this is about the fair and equitable treatment of workers, both those who suffer directly from the la- bor abuse and those who lose out on the decent, middle-class jobs that law-abiding contractors provide,” Douglas J. McCarron, President, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of Amer- ica “The UBC is working hard with governments, honest contractors, and community stakeholders to level the playing field by shin- ing a bright spotlight on the underground economy,” said Jason Rowe, Vice President Canada, United Brotherhood of Carpen- ters and Joiners of America. VISITORS, The Carpenters’ District Coun- cil of Ontario (“CDCO”) is composed of 16 affiliated Local Davinder Singh Unions, including 3000 mem- Call For Honest Advice bers of HOPE Local 2220 and the MONTHLY & ANNUAL PLANS - HARD TO BEAT OUR PREMIUMS United Brotherhood of Carpen- ters and Joiners across the province - representing over 30,000 SUPER VISA INSURANCE workers in construction work. www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, April 16, 2021 | A-7 New Investment Will Address Shortage Of Truck Drivers & Help Job Seekers BRAMPTON: The Ontario Ontario projects across the prov- government is investing nearly ince dedicated to sector-specific $400,000 in a skills training proj- training for jobs in hospital- ect to prepare 24 newcomers for ity and tourism; hospitality and careers in the trucking industry food; steel; mining; construction; in the Greater Toronto and Ham- manufacturing; warehousing; ilton Area. The investment is transportation; healthcare; social part of an effort to provide more assistance; PSW; early childhood people with opportunities to find education; agriculture, forestry, meaningful, well-paying jobs fishing and hunting; arboricul- while keeping Ontario competi- ture; landscape and horticulture; tive in a sector that is expected cannabis; financial services; and to see 25,000 vacancies across accessible digital media transpor- Canada by 2023. tation sectors. Program details were an- • Given the COVID-19 pan- nounced by Monte McNaughton, demic, training will be a combi- Minister of Labour, Training and Image by Chris Sharkman from Pixabay nation of virtual and in-person. Skills Development, Caroline Elizabeth Webb, Assistant Ex- Mulroney, Minister of Transpor- their loved ones.” travel costs or childcare. cohort of 12 participants is executive Director, Immigrants tation, and Amarjot Sandhu, MPP The program, in partnership “Programs like this can make pected to begin training by the Working Centre, said: “We are for Brampton West. with Hamilton’s Immigrants a real impact in helping ease the end of May. Participants are ex- thrilled to be supported by the “Truck drivers serve a critical Working Centre, Commercial labour shortage we’re seeing in pected to be ready for employ- province of Ontario in the deliv- role in our economy by deliver- Heavy Equipment Training and the transportation sector,” said ment by the end of September. ery of this transportation sector ing goods and helping ensure several transportation companies, Caroline Mulroney, Minister of The second 12-participant cohort project, which provides a unique local businesses can reach their comes at no cost for participants. Transportation. “Families and is scheduled to begin training in opportunity to blend sector ori- consumers at home and abroad,” They will obtain their AZ drivers businesses across Ontario can August. entation and communication and Minister McNaughton said. licence, which is required to be- rest easy knowing that these fu- Job seekers interested in apply- soft skills development for the “There is a lot of talent in this come a commercial truck driver ture drivers will ensure the safe ing for this local SkillsAdvance local context with technical skills province and this free program in Ontario. This program also and timely delivery of goods to Ontario project should con- training, filling a gap and -creat will help newcomers to Ontario provides language training and their communities every day.” tact Employment Ontario. ing an important service pathway join an exciting industry and interview assistance, a paid job Recruitment for the program • This driver training project for newcomers to Canada in On- build a better life themselves and placement, and funds to cover has already begun, and the first is one of 49 active SkillsAdvance tario.” Ottawa Extends Support To Ontario’s Long-Term Care Homes TORONTO: The Government fered our residents compassion- clinical care to residents. working hard to ensure the safe- ment of Ontario and management of Canada is extending the sup- ate and thoughtful care. We are Conditions at long-term care ty and well-being of Canadians and staff of long-term care and report of the Canadian Red Cross in thankful that the federal govern- homes across the province con- across the country as we navigate tirement residences as they work select long-term care and retirement is extending the program.” tinue to be monitored and tracked through this difficult time.” to stabilize and ensure the safety ment homes in Ontario. The Canadian Red Cross assists daily. The Ontario government is “Ontario is thankful for the and well-being of residents.” This support was originally each home with their individual working closely with the Canadi- federal government’s support to Federal government assistance scheduled to conclude in March needs. In addition to supporting an Red Cross to determine which the Canadian Red Cross to pro- through the Canadian Red Cross 2021, but will now continue until the improvement of infection long-term care and retirement vide help for vulnerable seniors works alongside other measures September 30, 2021. prevention and control measures, homes would benefit most from living in retirement homes,” said Ontario has taken on behalf of “Our government has taken they help with daily living activi- their assistance. . Raymond Cho, Minister for Se- long-term care residents and staff, continuous and decisive action ties such as the delivery of meals, Bill Blair, Minister of Public niors and Accessibility. which includes investments of to support all long-term care housekeeping and light cleaning Safety and Emergency Prepared- “We are very pleased to be able over $1.38 billion in COVID-19 homes,” said Dr. Merrilee Fuller- duties. Resident Support Aides ness said: “The Government of to extend our assistance,” said emergency funding. Additionally, ton, Minister of Long-Term Care. also continue to socialize and Canada is pleased to work with Tanya Elliott, V.P. Ontario, Ca- rapid antigen testing is in place “Supporting our efforts has been engage with residents so that the Ontario to continue supporting nadian Red Cross. “We remain for all staff, student placements, the Canadian Red Cross. They home’s frontline workers can fo- long-term care and retirement committed to working in close volunteers, essential caregivers, have been invaluable, as they of- cus on providing direct quality homes in the province. We are collaboration with the Govern- support workers and visitors. A-8 | Friday, April 16, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Erin O’Toole Emphasizes Canada-India Ties At Interactive ICCC Session Toronto: Building Canada’s rela- free enterprise, strong families, strong tionship with India and taking it to the next communities and a principled approach level where India can emerge as Canada’s on the world stage, we need your help be- second or third largest trading partner in- cause Canada needs your help right now.” stead of being the 10th largest is an impor- Speaking about the spiraling deficit, tant priority for Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader O’Toole said that even before the Co- of the Conservative Party of Canada and vid-19 spending, the present government the Leader of Canada’s Official Opposi- was running a $30b deficit annually, and tion. accumulated a $100b debt before Co- “We may be separated by oceans, but we vid-19 hit the economy. A $160b capital are united by shared values of free mar- left Canada before Covid-19. Now, during ket economy and democratic traditions. Covid-19, the Liberal government has put We are commonwealth cousins,” he said, in another $400b debt; so there is a half-a- while participating in an interactive ses- trillion dollars of accumulated debt in just sion organized by the Indo-Canada Cham- five years, and we have one of the highest ber of Commerce (ICCC) in early April Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole makes a point during the ICCC unemployment rates in the G7, and there 2021. interactive session on a wide range of issues. is a sense that nothing can get done in O’Toole said that in the Recovery Plan Canada, which is the main cause of lack that he unveiled in March 2021 at the Con- tegic stockpile of essential products and emphasized that the Conservative Party of of investments. servative Party convention, he listed five building the capacity to manufacture vac- Canada government built the relationship He said Canada is built on a shared priority areas: cines at home through people-to-people ties. dream of utilizing opportunities through • Secure jobs by recovering the one mil- • Secure Canada’s economy by balanc- The Leader of the Conservative Party of hard work and giving back. This is true for lion jobs lost during the pandemic within ing the budget over the next decade Canada emphasized that his party’s posi- all immigrants who choose to make Can- one year Erin O’Toole said that he is confident tion on fundamental issues such as immi- ada their home. The Conservative Party • Secure accountability by enacting a with the right leadership, the bilateral gration remain unchanged. “Whether you of Canada would ensure that these ideals new Anti-Corruption law to clean up the trade between Canada and India can grow have been here in Canada for three months are valued and cherished and deployed in mess in Ottawa exponentially. “When I was the Parlia- or three generations, regardless of your re- the process of nation building. “It is time Secure mental health through a Canada mentary Assistant for Trade under Prime ligious, cultural background, whether you to get the economy moving. It is time for Mental Health Action Plan Minister Stephen Harper, trade with India are an indigenous Canadian or a new ar- an ethical leadership in Ottawa,” Erin • Secure our country by creating a stra- nearly doubled. We will do it again.” He rival, if you share the ideals of hard work, O’Toole said in conclusion. 2021 Stem Expo - Canada’s Largest Youth Event Returns OTTAWA: STEM Expo, the capacity issues,” says Reni Bar- industries.” ize their booth and deliver a fun STEM-related companies, post- nation’s largest youth STEM out- low, executive director for Youth Exhibitors already booked in- and personalized activity for secondary institutions, agencies, reach and promotion event orga- Science Canada. In 2020, we saw clude Cenovus Energy, Intact Fi- visitors,” says Liette Philippe, organizations and museums will nized by Youth Science Canada, that virtual fairs, conferences and nancial Corporation, Natural Sci- STEM Expo manager at Youth be available to visitors at the ex- returns in 2021, virtually, May other web-based programs can ences and Engineering Research Science Canada. “This is a great hibitor booth at the STEM Expo 19 to 21, as part of Canada-Wide provide numerous advantages. Council of Canada (NSERC), opportunity for exhibitors to gain in the virtual lobby at the Cana- Science Fair. “We intend to use these to the Carleton University, Canadian national exposure to students and da-Wide Science Fair. Expected to draw more than benefit of all Canadians -inter Museum of Nature and many teachers from across Canada in Established in 1962, Youth Sci- 30,000 visitors, STEM Expo fea- ested in STEM, coast to coast to other STEM-related associations an engaging, relatively low-cost ence Canada fuels the curiosity of tures exhibitors that wish to con- coast. STEM Expo is the perfect and organizations. platform.” Canadian youth through science, nect with curious and determined opportunity for organizations Beyond real-life STEM show- In 2019, as part of Canada- technology, engineering and youth who have taken on a STEM both public and private, as well cases, leading-edge research and Wide Science Fair in Frederic- mathematics (STEM) projects. project or are interested in learn- as government agencies and de- career opportunities, visitors can ton, STEM Expo welcomed more The not-for-profit also engages ing about STEM-related topics, partments, to connect in an effec- expect other activities including a than 9,000 in-person visitors public and private sector organi- as well as families, students, and tive and inclusive way with the scavenger hunt, escape room and and featured over 70 exhibitors. zations in the development of a members of the education com- country’s students, teachers and daily prizes. STEM Expo is free for all virtual national STEM network of Ca- munity across Canada. anyone interested or working in “Aside from being fun, ex- visitors. During the virtual STEM nadian youth. For more informa- “We’re no longer restricted to STEM, education or any related hibitors will be able to custom- EXPO, exhibits will feature tion, please visit youthscience.ca. ‘Connecting Links Program’ To Build

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Photo by Troy Mortier on Unsplash LAMBTON SHORES: The Ontario government is investing $30 million to help 14 municipalities repair roads and bridges through the Connecting Links Program. Eligible costs include the design, construction, renewal, rehabilitation and replacement of municipal roads and bridges that connect two ends of a provincial highway through a community or to a border crossing. Details were provided by Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, and Monte McNaugh- ton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Devel- opment. “By investing in our roads and bridges we’re connecting people to jobs, supporting the movement of goods and creating economic growth in local communities,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “This funding not only helps municipalities maintain local infrastructure, but also supports projects that make roads safer, such as improvements to pedestrian crossings.” Through the Connecting Links Program, funding will be provided to eligible municipalities of up to 90 per cent of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $3 million for road projects. In response to municipal feedback, starting in 2021-22, the province is permanently raising the maximum amount of available funding for bridge projects from $3 million to $5 million to reflect the higher costs of maintaining and repairing bridges compared to roads. “The 2021 Budget provides significant support to families, workers and businesses,” said Monte McNaughton, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middle- sex. “This includes upgrading critical infrastructure in Lambton Shores - a tourism hub for much of Southwestern Ontario - with the replacement and widening of the Ontario Street bridge in Grand Bend, which will bring significant economic growth to our community for many years to come.” www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, April 16, 2021 | A-9 Trudeau Celebrates Vaisakhi Virtually; Sends Greetings For Ramadhan & Puthandu

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, MPs Ruby Sahota, Kamal Khera and others at the virtual Vaisakhi celebration. Extracts from Prime Minister Justin “...I invite all Canadians to recognize Trudeau’s festival statements: the many contributions Muslim commu- Statement on Vaisakhi nities have made to our country since the “Today, the Sikh community in Canada pandemic began, as they have for many and around the world will celebrate Vai- generations....Muslim Canadians will sakhi, the holiest day in the Sikh faith. turn to virtual ways to come together and “For more than three hundred years, enjoy iftar with family and friends. Many Sikhs have come together on this day will also take this time to reflect on the to mark the creation of the Khalsa Panth values of gratitude, compassion, and gen- – the community of baptized Sikhs – by erosity at the heart of Islam. These values Your turn Guru Gobind Singh Ji. ...are central to building a safer, healthier, “In Canada, this day would be celebrat- and stronger country for everyone. ed in Gurdwaras ...and through colourful “On behalf of our family, Sophie and I Khalsa Day parades, from coast to coast wish all those celebrating a blessed and to coast....we can find inspiration in Sikh- peaceful Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak.” is coming/ كرابم ناضمر“ ,ism’s teachings of equality, compassion and selfless service. ...The spirit of seva teaches us that, even when we are apart, statement on Puthandu: we can still be of service to one another. “Today, Tamils in Canada and around “Canada is proud to be home to one of the world celebrate Puthandu to welcome the largest Sikh populations in the world. the beginning of a new year, and look for- soon. I hope all Canadians join me today in tak- ward to the year ahead with optimism. ing a moment to recognize the significant “On this day, family and friends gather contributions Sikh Canadians have made, to enjoy traditional food, exchange gifts, and continue to make, to our country. and visit places of worship. This year, “On behalf of our family, Sophie and Tamil Canadians will come together us- I wish everyone celebrating a joyful Vai- ing virtual ways, as many did for the Thai sakhi. “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Wahe- Pongal celebration I was able to join in guru Ji Ki Fateh.” January. Today is also a day to recognize and honour the many contributions Statement on Ramadan: Tamil communities continue to make “Tonight at sunset, Muslims in Canada throughout Canada. ...Tamil Canadians and around the world will mark the start make our country a better place to call of Ramadan. This month-long journey home every day. is a time of spiritual contemplation, and “On behalf of our family, Sophie and I an opportunity to show gratitude for the wish everyone celebrating a very happy many blessings we share, through fasting, New Year. “Iniya Puthandu Nalvazhthuk- prayer, and charitable giving. kal.” $4.8 M For Revitalization Of Burlington Civic Square

Burlington’s iconic Civic Square. Pic: Mayor Marianne Meed BURLINGTON: Karina Gould, Min- and the outdoor mechanical and electrical Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine ister of International Development and systems upgraded. Member of Parliament for Burlington, on This investment will support the City plan is helping to stop behalf of the Catherine McKenna, Cana- of Burlington’s efforts to make the Civic da’s Minister of Infrastructure and Com- Square an accessible, safe and inclusive the spread and save lives. munities; Jane McKenna, Parliamentary gathering and event space where festivals Assistant to the Minister of Labour, Train- and community programming can be of- Thousands of people across ing and Skills Development and Member fered to all residents and visitors. of Provincial Parliament for Burlington, The Civic Square Revitalization Proj- on behalf of the Laurie Scott, Ontario’s ect schedule is as follows: the province are getting Minister of Infrastructure; Effie Trianta- 2023 – engagement/conceptual design filopoulos, Parliamentary Assistant to the 2024 – detailed design/permit vaccinated every day. Minister of Long-Term Care and Mem- 2025 – construction ber of Provincial Parliament for Oakville This schedule ensures the City of Bur- As vaccinations continue, we need to stay the North-Burlington; and Marianne Meed lington has time to do a fulsome engage- Ward, Mayor of the City of Burlington, ment process and also allows for Civic course to protect those we love. Wear a mask. have announced joint funding for the re- Square not to be under construction while vitalization of the Civic Square in down- the condos across the street are also under Wash your hands. Keep your distance. town Burlington. construction. Ottawa is investing over $1.9 million • The federal government is investing Find out when, where and how to get in this project through the Community, more than $180 billion over 12 years in vaccinated at ontario.ca/covidvaccineplan Culture and Recreation Infrastructure public transit projects, green infrastruc- Stream of the Investing in Canada plan. ture, social infrastructure, trade and trans- or call 1-888-999-6488 for assistance in more The Government of Ontario is providing portation routes, and Canada’s rural and more than $1.6 million, while the City of northern communities. than 300 languages. Burlington is investing over $1.3 million. Mayor Marianne Ward said: “Burling- The work involves the replacement of ton’s Civic Square is a beloved gathering the existing pavement and stairs with a space where our entire community comes new, fully accessible and barrier-free sur- together for countless events includ- face. ing flag raisings, concerts, festivals and The existing fountain will be replaced friendship. The investment in its revital- Paid for by the with a new water feature, and trees will ization will create even more opportunity Government of Ontario be planted to provide a healthy canopy. for the community to connect and engage Further, new seating will be installed, with one another for decades to come.”

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Colours: Cyan Magenta Yellow Black A-10 | Friday, April 16, 2021 opinion www.WeeklyVoice.com The Unfolding Tragedy Of Tibet - With Its People Under Brutal Occupation By Lobsang Sangay & Karma Choeying

Tibet, famously called the roof of the world; a state in the Hima- layas neighboured by India and China has for long been in a state of tussle with Beijing. China lays the claim over the entire Tibet and calls it its own territory; however, Tibet has always strived for an independent existence. This is among the many conflicts currently brewing in south Asia, probably the worse as far as the power imbalance is concerned. The water tower of Asia has for long witnessed the cold and dark nights under the communist regime of China. The process of democratiza- tion is merely a ghost only if that ghost exists. This makes it im- perative for the powers across the globe to play their role in fostering a dialogue between Beijing and Tibet, and only recently we A Buddhist temple in Tibet. Image by Kant Smith from Pixabay have seen some improvement on that front and some progress will eign policy. The other countries the number of children they can been put in place in Tibet is not in their main agenda. hopefully be on its way. in the region enjoy the power over have. The free and fair process of even revered by the people of Ti- Given China’s increasing as- The Tibetan people have strug- their own destiny while in case of governance in Tibet is just a mi- bet. sault on Tibetan human rights, gled under the mighty and bru- Tibet, the destiny of people is be- rage and the reality, just the op- Tibetans have a strong notion the US has a larger role to play. tal fist of Beijing and since the ing meddled with and is mostly posite. of being separated from their re- They must appoint and empower independence of China we have in the hands of Han Chinese, who The dilapidated condition of ligion and fears of Chinese Bud- an individual coordinator com- been demanding our separate have never been sympathetic to Tibetans is mostly being ignored dhism taking over Tibetan Bud- mitted to the plight of Tibet. homeland. The division of Tibet the people of Tibet. and not reported, however, the dhism under the protection of White House must step in to curb into smaller units and segregating The gross human violations in reports which come out as Tibet- communist China. This is one of China’s role in picking up Next them from the mainland Tibet is Tibet is not a new story and is ans flee from Tibet in search of a the grave situations as far as the Dalai Lama. a typical example of engineering. not hidden from anyone despite peaceful asylum are very disturb- freedom to profess and practice The world powers should come Tibet as known today is only the media ban and propagandis- ing. The missing list of people of religion is concerned. ahead and declare the situation as a fraction of the historical main- tic approach adopted by Chinese from Lhasa and adjoining areas The world needs to come to- genocide of human rights seek- land of Tibet. The Chinese have government to have the control of is growing and no political rival gether to solve this issue of gross ing UN intervention. If the Biden created a facade by giving the au- one’s destiny is the luxury Tibet- is left unmonitored. The accounts human rights violation among administration chooses to lead it, tonomous region of Tibet, which ans don’t have. of the torture being administered other conflicts. this might result in exerting con- is what is left of Tibet after its Young People are abducted to politically active workers in The US, UK and India have trol over a situation where China repeated geographical divisions, from the tribal regions of Tibet Tibet has seen no parallel. been actively involved in resolv- is attempting to assimilate the an autonomy nonexistent in prac- and the same are inducted in PLA The fear of losing identity is ing the long pending issue of culture and persecuting the reli- tice. (People’s Liberation Army), who among the worst fears any com- Tibetans. The US and allied par- gion. People in Tibet demand the are then sent to various regions of munity can encounter. The cul- ties have actively participated in Tibetans are peace and prog- unification of all the parts which mainland China wherein they go tural identity and the religious resolving the issues around the ress-loving people, however, that were historically part of Tibet, through the process of political identity of the people of Tibet is globe and the same needs to be has to come along with meaning- and post that want a complete re-engineering; approximately among the worst hit. Tibet and done in case of Tibet. ful freedom. political, economic and religious half a million people have already China are culturally diverse and The democratic powers across We also urge the people across freedom. People in Tibet have been inducted in PLA from Tibet have very little to nothing in com- the globe should come forth to the globe to help us raise the issue tried to resist the imperialistic tribal regions and same are being mon. The Chinese, however, are rescue Tibet from this situa- of Tibet before the world com- control of the communist China engineered to serve the agenda of trying to impose their culture in tion. The Bills must be passed munity and be part of securing a in Tibet and have always raised communist China. Tibet which would subsequently in their respective Parliaments to meaningful solution. their demand for independent Ti- One of the major international- mean the lost Tibetan culture. put pressure on Chinese govern- (Lobsang Sangay Sikyong - bet. ly recognized research organiza- The freedom of religious expres- ment to secure rights for Tibetan President of the Tibetan-govern- The inspiration to the people of tions has stated the conditions be- sion is even more hit. people. After the US under the ment-in-exile, called Central Ti- Tibet comes mainly from outer ing equally worse as that in Syria. The interference in the elec- Trump regime passed the Bill betan Administration. Co-author Mongolia and Bhutan, both coun- The excruciating pain shivers the tions for Dalai Lama by China of Tibet Act, the Biden-led gov- is Karma Choeying, CTA official tries are doing quite well in man- spine when one sees that people is not only protested against, but ernment should smear ahead the Spokesperson. Views are person- aging their affairs and their for- are not even allowed to decide on the proxy Dalai Lama which has campaign while including Tibet al) Indo-Pak Pirouette On Afghan Talks: Will They Be In Step? By Saeed Naqvi fairs? The question arises because his earlier recommendation being have never stopped being at war.” Pakistan’s importance in the pro- people fear Joe Biden may have set aside? Will he be shown the But in Afghanistan, as else- cess. New Delhi has an opportu- It is exactly a decade since Pres- inherited some of his previous door soon? where, a certain fear lurks: a nity to balance issues. This, ironi- ident Barack Obama set the dead- bosses’ instincts. No sooner had Having served four Presidents touch of Obama in Biden’s make- cally, is also where New Delhi line to start withdrawing troops Obama’s intention to withdraw as Ambassador to Kabul, Bagh- up. Gen. Lloyd Austin elevated may be seen to be placing the odd from Afghanistan. also Obama been announced than qualifica- dad, UN and now trying to bring as Defence Secretary, for exam- spanner in the works. recalled how the 2001 Bonn con- tions were introduced: the date the Taliban, Kabul, Washington ple, was during Obama years re- After travelling extensively in ference had only “provisionally” of withdrawal is not cast in stone. on a platform of lasting peace, it sponsible for the entire project of Afghanistan some years ago, I installed Hamid Karzai in Kabul. Reminding us of those days, is Khalilzad who knows whether training Syrian “rebels” to fight had written a paper for the Ob- We all know how long that “pro- again there is a deadline -- May or not there is light at the end Assad’s forces. server Research Foundation in visional” government lasted: 15 1, for withdrawal of the remain- of this tunnel. But Secretary of He did not endear himself to which I had praised India’s low years. For Afghanistan, deadlines ing 2,500 troops. But Zalmay State Antony Blinken has, in a the Senate Armed Services Select key diplomacy. This diplomacy do not matter. Khalilzad, veteran US diplomat letter, revealed a divergent wish Committee who asked him tough had the effect of conferring on Are we about to witness and a Pushtoon to boot, is being for Afghanistan. He may have to questions: what happened to the India heaps of goodwill among Obama’s third term in foreign af- continued for the time being. Is replace Ashraf Ghani with some- men he had trained? His answer the Afghan people. one who the Taliban may be less was “three or four men are still A country which has known averse to. This, Khalilzad may fighting.” The remainder walked conflict for 40 years found India’s not like. Soon Biden will learn away with the equipment and non-lethal, soft-touch sooth- that two swords cannot be kept in joined the Jabhat al Nusra, the ing. Schools, hospitals, techni- the Afghan scabbard. terrorist group. This $500 mil- cal training institutes, hospital- Americans are faced with an lion project was discontinued. ity to the injured by flying them impossible task. They do not The fact that the May 1 dead- to Indian hospitals -- all of this wish to be seen to be installing a line for the withdrawal of the re- found way to Afghan hearts. Visit Taleb Emirate in Kabul. There is maining 2,500 troops has already parts of Hauz Rani opposite Max advantage in striking the modern- been changed to some future hospital in Saket, and you have ist stance. They will look loyal to date, points to the uncertainties Afghan eating houses complete Ghani, whom they installed twice ahead. Austin has vast field expe- with Chapli Kebabs, giant size over, even though Ghani had not rience in Afghanistan. His “ears- naans, and travel agents offering won the elections. His school ed- to-ground” inputs will, therefore, amazing rates for Delhi-Kabul- ucation in Oregon and his “loyal- influence Afghan policy. Delhi journey. Above all is the ties” at the World Bank, clearly It is nice that the US is includ- magic of Bollywood: After eve- helped. The 1978 Saur revolution ing India in the Afghan initia- ning prayers, every house in Ka- ended 200 years of Durrani rule. tive. But on the Afghan process, bul is watching an Indian movie. Ghilzai, proletariat Pushtoons Pakistan’s centrality has been Nothing can compare with the came to power and they will not spelt out by everybody, including effectiveness of India’s “Diplo- let power slip from their hands. Austin. What pleases New Delhi macy by Default”. Remember, Ghani is a Ghilzai but Talebs see is Austin’s qualifier: Pakistan has in 2011, Gen. Stanley McChrys- him as an American stooge. not completely put an end to all tal, US Force Commander, had When Donald Trump sought its terror outfits. openly complained that India’s Jimmy Carter’s advice on what to India being included in the pro- soft diplomacy distracts Pakistan do because “China is going ahead cess, significantly moved from from being constructive in Af- of US”, Carter’s response was so- Qatar to Turkey, has to be seen in ghanistan. bering: “China has not been in a perspective. Pakistan has excel- (Saeed Naqvi is a senior com- conflict since the 1979 war with lent relations with Turkey, plus, mentator on political and diplo- Vietnam.” Carter added: “We there is universal acceptance of matic issues. ) www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, April 16, 2021 | A-11 Brampton Recognized As One Of Canada’s Best Communities On Maclean’s List City’s Community Involvement, Amenities, Crime And Internet Cited For Its Big Jump In Ranking BRAMPTON: The City of Brampton has been recognized by Maclean’s Magazine as one of Canada’s Best Communities 2021, a ranking of the best places to live in the country. Last year, Brampton placed 199th on the list. This year, Brampton climbed to 13 of 415 cities. The ranking highlights each community’s top features, where Brampton’s Community Involvement, Amenities and In- ternet Connectivity distinguished it as one of the top places to live and work remotely in Canada. Maclean’s exclusive new ranking of the best places to live in the country takes into account the COVID-19 pandemic and that more people are working and studying from home. Brampton now among best places to live and work in Canada. Pic: City of Brampton/Twitter Using data provided by Envi- ronics Analytics and the Canadi- The Maclean’s ranking con- Brampton, said: “Brampton is a that is connected, sustainable, in- meaningful outcomes for our res- an Internet Registration Author- sidered housing affordability, safe, sustainable and successful clusive and positioned for further idents. We are dedicated to deliv- ity (CIRA), as well as publicly population growth, taxes, crime, City and I am incredibly proud growth and job creation.” ering results for our community, available figures from a variety of weather, access to health care, to be recognized by Maclean’s David Barrick, Brampton’s and by advancing Term of Coun- sources, they weighted a range of amenities and community en- as not only one of Canada’s Best Chief Administrative Officer, cil Priorities, we will continue categories based on how impor- gagement. It also included a new Communities, but to climb to said: “To be recognized by Ma- to make Brampton a location of tant they believe each would be category rating broadband perfor- spot #13 up from #199 in a single clean’s as one of Canada’s Best choice to live, work and play.” to the average person and ranked mance based on data from CIRA. year. We are continuing to build Communities is a reflection of the For more information and the each municipality accordingly. Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of a thriving city for our residents work our team is doing to provide full list, visit www.macleans.ca High-Speed Internet Coming To Communities In Markham-Stouffville Markham: The Govern- onville and Locust Hill. These 98% of Canadians to high-speed Applications to the UBF were ac- infrastructure investment and ment of Canada is taking action projects will connect 144 under- Internet by 2026 and 100% by cepted until March 15, 2021 and recognizing the importance of through the Universal Broadband served households to high-speed 2030. are now being evaluated. connecting communities with Fund’s (UBF) Rapid Response Internet: The announcement builds on • The UBF is part of a suite of high-speed internet. Stream, to get Canadians con- • 115 households in Lemon- the progress Ottawa has already federal investments to improve “In particular to Markham, nected to the high-speed Internet ville (Bell, $84,000) made to improve broadband ac- high-speed Internet. The suite the community of Locust Hill they need. • 29 households in the heritage cess in Ontario. includes the Connect to Innovate has been in need of service im- Helena Jaczek, Member of community of Locust Hill (Bell, Since 2015, the federal govern- program, which is expected to provements and this investment Parliament for Markham— $40,800) ment has approved over 4,060 connect nearly 400,000 house- is a long time coming and it is a Stouffville, on behalf of The projects announced were infrastructure projects, totaling holds by 2023, and the recently testament to the federal govern- Maryam Monsef, Minister for approved within five months over $2.85 billion in federal in- announced $2-billion broadband ment’s commitment to universal Women and Gender Equality of the November 2020 formal vestments in Ontario communi- initiative from the Canada Infra- broadband access for Canadians. and Rural Economic Develop- launch of the $1.75-billion Uni- ties. structure Bank. Thank you to our local member ment, has nnounced just under versal Broadband Fund. Projects The Universal Broadband Fund Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of of federal parliament, Dr. Hel- $125,000 in funding for Bell to funded under the UBF, as well as (UBF) is a $1.75-billion invest- Markham,said: “I would like to ena Jaczek for her advocacy on bring high-speed Internet to rural through other public and private ment designed to help connect all thank the Government of Canada behalf of the residents of Locust residents of Preston Lake, Lem- investments, will help us connect Canadians to high-speed Internet. for this significant broadband Hill in the City of Markham.”

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Dancers from Jaadu Entertainment of Mississauga. Next Generation of Punjabi music - The Landers Group. BRAMPTON: William Osler a reimagined, virtual way, our Health System Foundation’s (Os- community truly came togeth- ler Foundation) Holi Gala, pre- er. From guests and committee sented by World Financial Group members, to corporate sponsors Associates, returned last Satur- and community leaders – we are day night, bringing over 5000 at- so grateful for all of the support tendees together virtually during in honouring our Health Care a brilliant and colourful celebra- Heroes and raising much-needed tion of spring. funds for our hospitals.” The 8th annual gala honoured Raja Dhaliwal, Executive Osler’s front line staff and physi- Chairman of World Financial cians, raised critical funds during Group, reflected on why it is im- an online auction, and brought portant to give back to the com- standout performances to the liv- munity and what inspired their ing rooms of supporters across title sponsorship of Holi Gala. He the region and beyond. said, “Either you can live your The free, virtual event raised life like ice cream and melt away Prince of Bhangra Jazzy B. Singer, lyricist and actor Geeta Zaildar. $377,000 to support essential or you can live your life like a equipment needs at Osler’s three candle, which lights the lives of Landers and Geeta Zaildar. lege, Pfizer, Sofina Foods Inc. of Holi Gala. hospitals: Brampton Civic Hospi- others before burning away.” The Holi Gala was made pos- and Sofina Foundation, as well as “Not many people realize that tal, Etobicoke General Hospital, The action-packed festivities sible through the generosity of many other community and busi- 100% of equipment within a hos- and Peel Memorial Centre for In- included a show-stopping per- sponsors including presenting ness supporters, media sponsors, pital must be funded by the com- tegrated Health and Wellness. formance by the Crown Prince sponsor, World Financial Group cash donors, gift-in-kind donors, munity. Your support of events “The displays of colour, cel- of Bhangra, Jazzy B, and a lively Associates, Specialty Rx Solu- silent auction donors and bidders. like this directly enables Osler ebration and care at this year’s auction with coveted prizes in- tions, Armour Insurance Brokers “Funds raised during this to continue providing exemplary Holi Gala were nothing short of cluding Air Canada tickets, one Ltd., Autobahn Freight Lines year’s Holi Gala will help pur- health care, when it is needed incredible,” said Ken Mayhew, year of tuition from Mentor Col- Limited, Bell Canada, HK Envi- chase essential equipment like most.” President and CEO, Osler Foun- lege, and locally-made artwork. ronmental Group, HSBC Bank ventilators, stretchers, wheel- To make a donation to William dation. Among the other performers Canada, In ‘N Out Car Wash and chairs and electric beds,” said Dr. Osler Health System Foundation, “Despite having to gather in were Jaadu Entertainment, The Detailing Centre, Mentor Col- Bajinder Reen, the mission chair please visit oslerfoundation.org Mississauga Acts Against Vehicle Noisemakers And Speedsters Mississauga: This past week, Enforcement Officers from the City of Mississauga supported Peel Regional Police under Proj- ect Noisemaker and Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Ev- erywhere (E.R.A.S.E.) enforcing vehicle noise violations, street racing and gathering violations of the Reopening Ontario Act. Twenty-three tickets ($880) were issued for COVID-19 gathering violations and four tickets ($385) were issued for vehicle noise. Police also laid thirty- six Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charges related to speeding and dangerous driving. “I applaud the efforts of our City of Mississauga Enforcement Officers supporting Peel Region- ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT al Police in Project Noisemaker Immigration, Housing, Tax, & E.R.A.S.E. enforcing to make Education, Employment, our City safe,” said Mayor Bon- Social assistances & benefits nie Crombie. “The enforcement applications and more of these activities in our retail areas improves the safety and quality of life for all..” GROUP INFORMATION SESSION WHO WE ARE? HOW TO CONTACT US The primary location of activity Income Tax, Canadian Citizenship was at Mavis and Britannia. Of- Phone: 416.757.7010 classes, English and French ficers also responded to incidents Settlement Organization 416.266.7200 Conversation group, applications at 110 Courtney Park Dr., 6900 offers FREE services to Address: to benefits, and more Airport Rd., Winston Churchill/ Permanent Resident 55 Town Centre Crt, Suit 401 Highway 401, 5100 Erin Mills Scarborough, ON M1P 4X4 Convention Refugee FAMILY AND CHILDREN SUPPORT Parkway and 100 City Centre Drive. Some events included Live-in Caregiver 3227 Eglinton Ave E, Unit 135, Workshops for parents, activty 100 to 200 vehicles gathered in Scarborough, ON M1J 3M5 classes for children 3 to 12 a commercial parking lot, engine years old revving, burnouts and gatherings Email: [email protected] in contravention of COVID-19 regulations. Project Noisemaker is a Peel FREE COMMISSIONING Regional Police initiative that SERVICE focuses on reducing the number of motor vehicles with modified and/or excessively loud exhaust systems on roadways. The penal- ties under the HTA include fines of $110 upon conviction or $305 for by-law charges. E.R.A.S.E. is a campaign with the goal of eliminating street rac- All Services are provided online or over the phone during the pandemic. Please contact us for more details. ing and other high-risk driving behaviours. Excessive speed has consistently been the main contributing factor in many fatal col- lisions in the Peel Region. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, April 16, 2021 | A-13 Multicultural Marketer Sharifa Khan Inducted Into Canada’s Marketing Hall Of Legends Toronto: Visionary mar- ing the decorated careers of many selected one of Canada’s top 25 keter, Sharifa Khan, founder and talented marketers, and mentor- immigrants. And in 2018, Khan CEO of Canada’s largest, lon- ing them over the years as they was named as one of Canada’s gest-running multicultural mar- pursued their own passions in top 18 Women of Influence. keting agency, has broken many this field. Khan has also served many glass ceilings throughout her Today, with Khan at the helm, boards and charities over the career, but this one, making his- Balmoral continues to be a trail- years to promote goodwill – al- tory today represents the highest blazer in the industry. It is the first ways making valuable connec- industry honour that our country multicultural marketing agency tions for Canada’s multicultural offers. to operate offices in Canada, communities. For example, Khan At a virtual gala on April 22, China and India – marketing to was the first minority group fe- Khan will become the first mul- would-be newcomers, and build- male vice president of the Cana- ticultural marketer to be inducted ing loyalty before they arrive to dian Club. into Canada’s Marketing Hall of Canada. The agency has won She has served on the boards Legends (CMHOL), as appointed many industry accolades, from of the United Way of Greater To- by a jury of her industry peers. such prestigious award shows as: ronto, and the Toronto Board of “To every person out there who the CASSIES, Marketing, and Trade. Khan was vice-chair of is quietly holding onto big aspira- Summit. OCAD University and a director tions, who is seeing an untapped Under Khan’s leadership, her of Ontario Creates. Today, she opportunity, and who is follow- 40+ team members are guided is Honorary Advisor to Chinese ing an as yet uncharted path: I Ronald McDonald House Chari- mainstream brands, businesses by the principle that cultural rel- Cultural Centre of Great Toronto hope this induction re-enforces ties of Canada, Bryan Pearson, and governments has been a life- evance is the most powerful con- and the Canadian Ethnic Media you and your dreams, that they former CEO, LoyaltyOne Co., long, personal mission. nector and the agency serves such Association and on the board of are worth pursuing, even if they and Ratana and Arran Stephens, In making their selections, clients as: the Government of governors of two Toronto hospi- haven’t been fully articulated co-founders, Nature’s Path. Since CMHOL looks for the industry’s Ontario, City of Toronto, OLG, tals. yet,” said Khan. 2004, CMHOL has inducted 94 “most inspiration visionaries, Metrolinx, BMW, Sobeys, Cana- “I’d like to thank the Toronto “When I first opened up our Canadian luminaries. enablers, builders and mentors,” da Life, Samsung, Ottawa Tour- Chapter of the American Mar- multicultural marketing agency This year, Sahar Saidi, founder who have positively influenced ism, Clorox, Brita, Burt’s Bees, keting Association and all of the 30 years ago, there was no such and CEO, LUS Brands is also be- the Canadian and global market- Oxford Properties among others. contributors to Canada’s Market- marketing discipline at the time; ing named as the 2021 Marketer place through branding, market- Throughout her 40-year ca- ing Hall of Legends, including its to see it now breaking through to on the Rise for exceptional work ing and giving back to commu- reer, Khan has personally broken sponsor, Architech, and partners, be honoured at the highest levels, in her direct-to-consumer com- nity. boundary after boundary, all as a the Globe and Mail and Lulu moves me deeply.” merce brand based in Toronto. To this end, Khan is not only result of serving her calling. She Marketing for such an exemplary The line-up of legends being One common thread among credited for envisioning and es- has been honoured by former collective effort to advance our inducted for their achievements all of this year’s inductees is tablishing the industry known Canadian Prime Minister Jean industry,” said Khan. in 2021 is indeed, awe-inspiring. their deeply held conviction for as multicultural marketing to- Chretien for her entrepreneurial “I would also like to offer my Khan will be honoured along- following their passions and day, she is also lauded for giv- success. In 2002, she was the heartiest congratulations to my side: Judy John, global chief cre- making a difference. For Khan, ing countless newcomers over recipient of Queen Elizabeth II’s fellow inductees for their extraor- ative officer, Edelman, Rem Lan- deepening the value of multicul- the past three decades their first Golden Jubilee Award and then in dinary accomplishments, it is a gan, former CMO, McDonald’s tural communities in Canada, and big job breaks in Canada. In fact, 2012, she received the Diamond great honour to be in your com- Canada and president & CEO, meaningfully connecting them to Khan is recognized for launch- Jubilee Award. In 2013, she was pany.” Ottawa, Ontario To Upgrade Rose Theatre BRAMPTON: The governments of Canada and Ontario have jointly announced funding for the rehabilitation of The Rose performing arts theatre in Bramp- ton. The announcement was made by Sonia Sidhu, Member of Par- liament for Brampton South, on behalf of Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastruc- ture and Communities; Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Re- duction and MPP for Brampton South, on behalf of Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastruc- ture; and Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. Ottawa is investing more than $2.2 million in this project through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Cana- The grand Rose Theatre in Brampton to be upgraded. Pic: Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure. da plan. The Government of On- tario is providing more than $1.8 video infrastructure from analog billion over 12 years in public structure Stream of the Investing structure. million in funding while the City to digital. transit projects, green infrastruc- in Canada Infrastructure Pro- Sonia Sidhu said: “Investing in of Brampton is contributing over Once complete, the project will ture, social infrastructure, trade gram. This stream supports the performing arts centres promotes $1.5 million toward this project. enhance the accessibility of The and transportation routes, and construction of new facilities and cultural diversity and enriches The project will involve vari- Rose for both audiences and art- Canada’s rural and northern com- upgrades to existing facilities that the artistic talent in communities ous accessibility upgrades, which ists, and increase operational ef- munities. improve community infrastruc- where people live, work and raise include installing climb-assist ficiency by reducing the time and • Across Ontario, the Gov- ture (e.g., community centres, families. railings in the upper balcony, re- labour required to present events ernment of Canada has invested libraries), recreational venues “The rehabilitation of The placing a portion of the current and programming. more than $8.3 billion in over (e.g., arenas, recreational spaces) Rose will ensure this iconic the- fixed seating with removable All orders of government con- 2,870 infrastructure projects. and cultural spaces (e.g., theatres, atre is more accessible and enjoy- seating, upgrading and placing tinue to work together for the • Over the next 10 years, the museums). able for all residents and visitors, emergency alarms in the wash- people of Ontario to make strate- Government of Ontario is in- • Ontario is investing over and first-rate performances will rooms, and adding a wheelchair gic infrastructure investments in vesting approximately $320 mil- $10.2 billion under the Investing continue for many years to come. lift. communities across the province lion across the province and the in Canada Infrastructure Program Canada’s infrastructure plan in- Other work will include up- when they are needed most. federal government is investing to improve public transit; com- vests in thousands of projects, grading theatre lighting to LED • Through the Investing in approximately $407 million in munity, culture and recreation; creates jobs across the country, technology, automating the cur- Canada plan, the federal govern- Ontario under the Community, green; rural and northern com- and builds cleaner, more inclu- rent rigging system, and updating ment is investing more than $180 Culture and Recreation Infra- munity and other priority infra- sive communities.” Forum On Future Of Cooksville MISSISSAUGA: The City of ist from The Globe and Mail. Mississauga will be hosting an The forum also introduces the online City forum on Thursday, Downtown Fairview, Cooks- April 22 – 6 to 8 p.m. - on the ville and Hospital Policy Review “15-Minute City” concept with a which will establish a refined focus on Downtown Cooksville. land-use planning framework The forum will discuss creat- that will guide the future growth ing communities where residents’ of these three communities. essential needs like medical fa- Attending will be Mississauga cilities, pharmacies, schools and residents, Residents’ Associa- shops can be reached within tions, Property owners and rent- a 15-minute walk. This forum ers in Mississauga, Community launches a planning policy re- groups, Cooksville Business view, which will seek input on Improvement Association, the key policy directions from the Development industry, Busi- community. ness owners, School Board/local Residents can join the conver- schools, Transit riders, Mayor sation with Cherise Burda, Ex- and Members of Council and ecutive Director of City Build- City staff. ing Ryerson and guests Neluka Registration is required. Par- Leanage, Founder and CEO of ticipants will receive instructions SafeGround and Alex Bozikovic, and additional background mate- an architecture critic and journal- rials once they have registered. A-14 | Friday, April 16, 2021 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Dump Truck Industry Continues Their Campaign With Protest Outside MTO Inspection Sites ‘Don’t Dump On Us’ - Stakeholders Want Action On Rules Asking For Expensive Axle Retrofits

TORONTO: A coalition of off the road. The trucks pose NO old trucks is outrageous,” says grandfather these vehicles used as well as the City of Brampton more than 100 diverse stakehold- safety risk as the measures (SPIF Jagroop Singh president of the in this vital construction sector (which is a major GTA transpor- ers including trucking companies, – Safe Productive Infrastructure Ontario Aggregate Truckers As- by calculating their ‘best before tation hub) have called on the independent dump truck drivers Friendly) are designed to reduce sociation (OATA). This program date’, we now realize that the reg- government to meet with the in- and members of the construction long term road wear. was designed decades ago with- ulation falls short of the realities dustry to work toward viable so- industry, continue to protest as The SPIF compliant axles be- out any collaboration or consul- then and today….no operator to- lutions. part of their Dontdumponus.ca came mandatory in trucks manu- tation with our industry and the day could consider an expensive “The dump truck industry is campaign. Members protested at factured from 2011 on. At least measures came into effect with retrofit to meet SPIF and in fact, the backbone of the construc- MTO inspection sites on Monday 1000 dump trucks manufactured no announcement or notice.” The the truth is, he could never have tion industry,” says Alec Cloke, to call on Premier Ford to ad- prior (that were working until cost to purchase new trucks rang- considered such an option. This Industry expert and president of dress Ontario Ministry of Trans- Jan 2021) are now deemed non- es from $220,000 – $320,000. is not the time to let the words United Soils. “Without this small portation rules that are putting compliant. In a letter to Minister Mul- printed on a page of legislation but mighty group of hard work- dump truck owners and operators The measures apply only to roney, George Allen Tucker, the trump our common sense when ers, materials can’t get transport- out of business – in the middle of four categories of trucks used former head of the Canadian it comes to the welfare of these ed to job sites and the entire sup- a pandemic. mainly in the construction indus- Transportation Equipment As- hard-working citizens and their ply chain is interrupted. Higher “After months of protest and try. The coalition is asking for the sociation (CTEA) who was inti- families….The amount of infra- costs to build roads, bridges, hos- outreach, neither the Minister older trucks to be grandfathered mately involved in the program’s structure wear and tear attributed pitals and homes will ultimately of Transportation, Caroline Mul- for their full life span as other design says:I spent over fifty (50) to this particular sector still pales get passed onto taxpayers and roney nor Premier Doug Ford impacted trucks such as cement years serving the Canadian Com- in comparison to the overall im- consumers. Minister Mulroney have acted to address concerns,” trucks and fuel trailers have been mercial Transportation Sector and pact of the Provincial trucking and Premier Ford need to step in says the Ontario Dump Truck As- (20-25 years). Only the dump as the former Executive Director industry and its many faces.” and solve this problem once and sociation (ODTA). trucks have not been accommo- of the Canadian Transportation As we approach a busy spring for all.”The campaigners are call- The rules in dispute took ef- dated. Equipment Association (CTEA) construction period industry ing on Minister Mulroney and fect Jan, 2021 and require dump “Our industry has already been I feel obligated to speak out.I stakeholders are warning of la- Premier Ford to address their trucks older than 15 years to un- hit hard by the pandemic with lost am familiar with the process that bour shortages, delays and in- concerns, cut the red tape and let dergo expensive axle retrofits work and income. Asking drivers took place beginning in 2000 …. creased costs. The biggest names workers get back to work. For ($20,000 – $40,000), operate at to invest tens of thousands of dol- and the development of SPIF….. in construction including Lafarge more information: www.dont- significantly reduced loads or get lars in perfectly good 15-year- in retrospect, to have decided to Canada and Dufferin Aggregates dumponus.ca Brampton Celebrates Its Mosaic Virtually During Ramadan BRAMPTON: The City of and take part in its online activi- the City of Brampton’s Noise By- Brampton is celebrating its di- ties planned during Ramadan, in- law allowing places of worship to versity virtually during Ramadan cluding: sound, or ring bells, and chimes. with a month of online activities • Community giving by part- During Ramadan again this year, from April 13 to May 12, with nering with a Brampton foodbank mosques will be able to amplify a special iftar celebration event to collect non-perishable food the 8 pm, or sunset call to prayer. Monday, April 19, from 7 to 8:30 and toy donations during Rama- Community groups or religious pm. dan to help people in need organizations requesting special Ramadan is a holy month of • Highlighting the cultural as- accommodations may contact fasting, introspection and prayer pects of Ramadan through com- 311. Requests will be reviewed for the Muslim community, the munity submissions by City staff and Council for ap- followers of Islam. As Bramp- • Spotlight on local Brampton proval. ton remains under the Province’s businesses and how to support Brampton and a message from a and fitness tips Mayor Patrick Browns said: Stay-at-Home order, the City them during Ramadan local Imam During Ramadan, the Muslim ‘We are so fortunate to have asks residents to celebrate safely • Virtual tour of a mosque in • Ramadan food recipes, health community does not eat between such a wonderfully diverse com- dawn and sunset. The iftar din- munity here in Brampton, with ner is a meal held at sunset, when the opportunity to recognize and Muslims break their daily fast. celebrate our Mosaic of cultures This year’s Iftar includes a through special events like the welcome message from Mayor holy month of Ramadan. Islam Patrick Brown, Members of is the world’s second largest re- Council and messages from com- ligion and has more than 60,000 munity leaders and local imams. followers from diverse communi- The celebration features Quranic ties throughout our City.” recitation, words of inspiration, David Barrick, Chief Adminis- nasheeds, a keynote message trative Officer, City of Brampton, about the Spirit of Ramadan, dua, said: “I would like to encourage adhan (call to prayer) and iftar at residents to experience Rama- 8 pm. dan virtually this year by taking People can experience Rama- part in some of the many activi- dan online from April 13 to May ties planned online. During the 12. To participate visit: bramp- Province’s Stay-at-Home order, ton.ca/experienceramadan. people can celebrate Ramadan in In 2020, Council voted to waive the safety of their own home.” Mississauga Invites Public Input On Urban Agriculture Strategy MISSISSAUGA: The City of learn new skills about growing Mississauga is looking for input and harvesting produce and sup- on the development of an Urban port local businesses to develop Agriculture Strategy through an ties to urban agriculture. InternatIonal Cargo & travel ServICeS online survey that launched on Stakeholders includes Missis- Monday. 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There pleasurable, but also enhance togetherness. lover is indicated and will give an opportu- have to get your act together, so as not to is a good chance of earning big bucks for Leave applied for is likely to be sanctioned. nity for a heart-to-heart talk. A home reme- lag behind. those in the creative field. Those on a shop- You will manage to maintain your tempo dy is likely to work wonders for an ailment Lucky No.: 4 ping spree can expect good bargains. on the academic front. that has been troubling you. Lucky Colour: Turquoise Lucky No.: 7/Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky No.: 6/Lucky Colour: Crimson Lucky No.: 1 Lucky Colour: Golden Brown TAURUS LEO SCORPIO (April 21-May 20) (July 23-August 23) (October 24-November 22) AQUARIUS A threatening situation may develop, if Adopting some new fitness techniques It will be in the fitness of things to inform (January 22-February 19) you don’t change your attitude. Your nose and trying out herbal alternatives may work superiors, before taking the step contem- Important week arrives for those who will remain on the grindstone for complet- wonders for your health. At work, you are plated by you. You will have to play your are eligible. You will manage to imple- ing an urgent assignment on the academic likely to make good progress in whatever cards well on the professional front in or- ment something that you had planned on front. has been tasked to you. Acquiring extra der to manoeuvre yourself to a position of the social front. Chance to put somebody Arguing for the sake of arguing may qualifications for getting a good break in advantage. Pending work on the academic you dislike on the mat may materialise on show you in bad light on the professional the job market is possible. Someone’s good front may need your attention urgently. Ar- the family front. Your romantic stars appear front, so desist from doing so. Enjoying an financial advice may result in profits. -Do rival of an outsider may thaw strained re- strong, so expect your love life to rock! Ego exclusive tourist resort is on the cards for mestic front promises to be peaceful and lations on the family front. You may take problem with someone in authority at work the moneybags. A change in lifestyle prom- family most accommodating. time out meet someone you are attracted to cannot be ruled out. Don’t get sweet talked ises good health and fitness. Lucky No.: 4 on the romantic front. into investing in something dubious. Watch Lucky No.: 22 Lucky Colour: Electric Grey Lucky No.: 18/Lucky Colour: Dark Red out for seasonal ailments. Lucky Colour: Indigo Lucky No.: 17 VIRGO SAGITTARIUS Lucky Colour: Bottle Green GEMINI (August 24-September 23) (November 23-December 21) (May 21-June 21) You may get a bit concerned about a de- You will manage to balance the budget PISCES Take the help of someone who is good velopment on the social front, but it will be for an important event. Things turn favour- (February 20-March 20) at planning and you won’t go wrong. You nothing serious. Those living away from able as you go all out on the professional You will need to make up your mind, need to bring your career prospects in sharp family may not get leave to celebrate a front. Someone ignoring you on the social before you finally give your consent on an focus in your present job and decide ac- function together. Distractions at work can front may warm up to you, so remain your important issue. Something favourable is cordingly. Remaining in saving mode on lead to mistakes, so remain focussed. A own cordial self. A project may become all likely to happen on the professional front. the financial front is advisable. Problems wrong decision can put you in difficulties consuming for you on the academic front. Job seekers will manage to land a suitable on the health front will need to be addressed on the academic front. Your lack of physi- Something you have launched may pay job. Those appearing for a tough competi- promptly, if you want to stay healthy. You cal fitness may become apparent in the handsomely and promises to fill up your tion stand a real good chance of clearing may find it difficult to attend a social event, sporting arena. Romantic endeavours get coffers. An invitation to a party or event is it. Fitness will be on your mind and may so make up for it later. positive results and may even culminate in on the cards. prompt you to take up an exercise routine. Lucky No.: 22 marriage! Lucky No.: 5 Improvement in love life is indicated. Lucky Colour: Navy Blue Lucky No.: 8/Lucky Colour: White Lucky Colour: Bluish Green Lucky No.: 2/Lucky Colour: Cream

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Weekly Predictions for the you might find the courage much from people and hold reasons might probably get re- Work wise the week might week {16th April To 22nd needed to fulfill all your goals on to all your decisions. Loved alized this week. You might be aid you in fulfilling the ambi- April 2021} in life. Domestic issues might ones might sometimes deviate able to put to rest your restless- tions that you had probably get sorted out with everyone’s from the real issue on hand. ness and unsettled thoughts. thought for yourself. There Number 1 {SUN}: {Those consent. However, take up as part of Loved ones might provide the might be certain financial born on the 1st, 10th, 19th Lucky Days: Sunday, your responsibility to educate needed support and be extra benefits that you can expect and 28th in any month} Wednesday and Thursday. them and make things better considerate towards your de- to gain by the time the week- Issues related to the home for all. Friends might offer use- sires. Social activities might ends. Your ability to balance or health of a loved one might Number 3 {JUPITER} ful advice. keep you occupied and pro- work and personal life might make you feel bogged down. {Those born on the 3rd, 12th, Lucky Days: Sunday, vide relief from the humdrum also make people envy of your Avoid getting negative about 21st and 30th in any month} Wednesday and Thursday. of life. capabilities. Try to make plans the situation and resolve it at You have probably been Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- that might be logically more the earliest. People planning taking a lot of things on face Number 5 {MERCURY} day. appropriate and avoid falling for a career change might value, especially where per- {those born on the 5th, 14th into emotional traps. come across some new oppor- sonal relationships are con- and 23rd in any month} Number 7 {NEPTUNE} Lucky Days: Wednesday and tunities. Creative people might cerned. Be critical about your- There are changes that you {those born on the 7th, 16th Friday. be able to fuse their ideas with self as well as others to come had probably anticipated in and 25th in any month} a business sense, which might out with positive solutions and your life, however they are not Important conclusions in life Number 9 {MARS} {those make thing profitable. A plea- not to let down anyone. The exactly the kind happening probably await your initiation. born on the 9th, 18th and sure trip with family might also journey ahead is not going to at the moment. Avoid getting Avoid getting bothered by 27th in any month} be on the agenda this week. be easy but you might be able judgmental about people at little obstacles that you might The time has probably come Lucky Days: Sunday, to enjoy the hardships and work and try to come up with need to encounter on the way. when the plans you have Wednesday and Thursday. take them up as a challenge. a workable scenario wherein Remember that sometimes it is chalked out might come true. Keep a positive attitude and things do not negatively im- essential that one goes on the Try to cash on the opportunity Number 2 {MOON} {Those do not deviate from the truth. pact you. Financial concerns road less traveled to be able to and make the most of the mo- born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- might trouble you a bit but accomplish much more than ment. People looking to get and 29th in any month} day. get resolved by the end of the just dreams. Destiny might into a relationship might prob- Working hard is a good qual- week. Try to keep your calm. also support you in unsaid ably come across someone in- ity; nevertheless it needs to be Number 4 {URANUS} Lucky Days: Friday. ways and provide the needed teresting. Your vigilant eye and accompanied by intelligent {Those born on the 4th, 13th, motivation. open mind might be appreci- working systems to be able to 22nd and 31st in any month} Number 6 {VENUS} {those Lucky Days: Sunday, ated by your seniors. Be care- flourish in any kind of activity. Colleagues around you born on the 6th, 15th and Wednesday and Thursday. ful and discuss your plans with Be open to learning if you do might be able to keep their 24th in any month} loved ones and take them into not have the required amount promises and this might help The opportunities that Number 8 {SATURN} {those confidence. of technical know-how on complete pending projects might have been slipping from born on the 8th, 17th and Lucky Days: Tuesday and Fri- a subject. Look within and at work. Avoid expecting too your hands due to unknown 26th in any month} day. Rehabilitation Of Gardiner Between Jarvis & Cherry Streets TORONTO: The City of Toronto has • replaced the westbound off-ramp at called Accelerated Bridge Construction scale in North America, sections of the achieved a significant construction mile- Sherbourne Street and the eastbound on- to replace concrete deck and steel girder Expressway were saw cut, hoisted out of stone by completing the rehabilitation of ramp at Jarvis Street. sections on the elevated portion of the Ex- place and transported elsewhere to sepa- the Gardiner Expressway between Jarvis To complete this work faster and to pressway with prefabricated concrete deck rate and recycle the concrete deck and steel Street and Cherry Street with traffic re- be less disruptive to the public, the City panels. girders. In contrast to conventional cast-in- suming on Monday, April 12. . used an innovative construction technique During this project, the largest of its place methods, this new approach resulted The City’s first project as part of the in less dust and noise and reduced overall Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabili- construction time and traffic impacts by up tation Plan: to 40 per cent. In total, 409 unique panels • rehabilitated the westbound off-ramp were produced in the fabrication yard lo- leading to Yonge, Bay and York Streets, cated north of Lake Shore Boulevard East • replaced the entire concrete deck and just east of Cherry Street. The videos be- steel girders of the Expressway between low show how the new bridge panels were Jarvis Street and Cherry Street, and Pictures: City of Toronto produced, transported and installed. A-16 | Friday, April 16, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Voice Real EstaTe Friday, April 16, 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com Section B Consumer Confidence & Low Interest Rates Drive Up Home Sales In Gta TORONTO: For the third straight Summary of TRREB MLS® System Sales and Average Price March 1–31, 2021 sales. month of 2021, record home sales 2021 2020 “With sales growth outstripping continued in March across the Sales Average Price New Sales Average Price New listings growth by a large margin, Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with Listings Listings including in the condo market seg- buyers taking advantage of favour- City of Toronto ment, competition between buy- ("416") ϱ͕ϭϯϬ ϭ͕Ϭϴϯ͕ϯϮϮ ϳ͕ϮϬϲ Ϯ͕ϳϱϯ ϵϴϵ͕ϭϳϱ ϰ͕ϵϬϮ able borrowing costs and continued Rest of GTA ("905") ϭϬ͕ϱϮϮ ϭ͕ϭϬϰ͕ϱϬϵ ϭϱ͕ϱϬϯ ϱ͕ϭϵϮ ϴϱϲ͕ϵϴϭ ϵ͕ϱϯϮ ers in some market segments and improvement in many sectors of the the potential for double-digit price GTA ϭϱ͕ϲϱϮ ϭ͕Ϭϵϳ͕ϱϲϱ ϮϮ͕ϳϬϵ ϳ͕ϵϰϱ ϵϬϮ͕ϳϴϳ ϭϰ͕ϰϯϰ economy. growth could continue without a GTA REALTORS® reported TRREB MLS® System Sales & Average Price by Home Type March 1–31, 2021 meaningful increase in the supply of

15,652 sales in March 2021 – close Sales Average Price homes available for sale. This will to double that of March 2020. While 416 905 Total 416 905 Total become more apparent as popula- sales were strong, it is important to tion growth resumes over the next remember that for the second half Detached ϭ͕ϰϱϬ ϲ͕ϭϮϳ ϳ͕ϱϳϳ ϭ͕ϳϱϬ͕ϱϭϴ ϭ͕ϯϮϬ͕ϱϳϬ ϭ͕ϰϬϮ͕ϴϰϵ year,” stressed TRREB Chief Mar- of March 2021, we are comparing Yr./Yr. % ket Analyst Jason Mercer. against the initial impact of COV- Change ϳϱ͘ϭй ϭϭϭ͘ϲй ϭϬϯ͘ϱй ϭϵ͘Ϯй ϯϭ͘ϰй Ϯϲ͘ϲй The MLS® Home Price Index ID-19 in the second half of March Semi-Detached ϰϳϭ ϭ͕ϬϬϴ ϭ͕ϰϳϵ ϭ͕Ϯϴϴ͕ϬϬϱ ϵϯϮ͕Ϯϭϱ ϭ͕Ϭϰϱ͕ϱϭϵ Composite Benchmark for March 2020 when sales activity dropped Yr./Yr. % 2021 was up by 16.5 per cent com- Change ϭϬϲ͘ϲй ϵϱ͘Ϭй ϵϴ͘ϱй ϭϭ͘ϱй ϮϬ͘ϲй ϭϳ͘ϱй off dramatically. With this in mind, pared to March 2020. The average Townhouse ϱϱϱ Ϯ͕Ϭϳϲ Ϯ͕ϲϯϭ ϵϲϬ͕ϴϵϰ ϴϰϲ͕ϰϬϭ ϴϳϬ͕ϱϱϯ it is important to consider annual Yr./Yr. % selling price at $1,097,565 was up sales growth for the pre-COVID Change ϵϬ͘ϳй ϵϬ͘ϱй ϵϬ͘ϱй ϭϱ͘Ϭй ϮϮ͘ϲй ϮϬ͘ϳй by 21.6 per cent over the same pe- period (March 1 to 14, 2020) and Condo riod. Following the recent trend, Apartment Ϯ͕ϲϭϰ ϭ͕ϮϬϳ ϯ͕ϴϮϭ ϳϬϳ͕ϴϯϱ ϲϬϳ͕ϮϮϬ ϲϳϲ͕ϬϱϮ the COVID period (March 15 to 31, Yr./Yr. % low-rise home sales in regions sur- 2020): Change ϴϳ͘ϵй ϵϵ͘Ϯй ϵϭ͘ϯй ͲϬ͘ϳй ϭϯ͘ϱй Ϯ͘ϲй rounding the City of Toronto drove • There were 6,504 sales reported price growth. during the first 14 days of March March 2021 Year-Over-Year Per Cent Change in the MLS® HPI “The current state of the market 2021 – up 41 per cent compared Composite Single-Family Single-Family Townhouse Apartment has reinvigorated discussions about (All Types) Detached Attached to the pre-COVID period in March potential demand-side policy in- 2020. TRREB Total ϭϲ͘ϱϰй Ϯϯ͘ϱϴй Ϯϭ͘ϵϭй ϭϲ͘ϱϭй Ϯ͘Ϭϵй terventions. Policies focussed on • There were 9,148 sales reported Halton demand, such as a capital gains tax Region ϮϮ͘Ϯϭй Ϯϱ͘ϯϯй Ϯϱ͘ϲϬй ϮϮ͘ϲϮй ϭϮ͘ϭϯй between March 15 and March 31, on primary residences, can have Peel Region ϭϲ͘ϳϳй ϮϬ͘ϲϰй Ϯϭ͘Ϯϱй ϭϱ͘ϴϰй ϰ͘ϵϮй 2021, an increase of 174 per cent City of a short-term impact, but can also compared to the COVID period of Toronto ϳ͘ϰϱй ϭϳ͘ϴϰй ϭϱ͘ϳϰй ϵ͘ϳϭй Ϭ͘ϭϯй be fraught with unintended conse- March 2020. This is a stark remind- York Region ϭϵ͘ϴϮй Ϯϯ͘ϰϵй ϮϮ͘ϰϴй ϭϰ͘ϳϱй ϲ͘ϬϬй quences like further stifling the super of the initial impact COVID-19 Durham ply of listings. ϯϮ͘ϴϯй ϯϯ͘ϬϮй ϯϰ͘ϱϵй ϯϯ͘Ϭϱй ϮϬ͘Ϭϰй had on the housing market and Region “The federal minister responsible Orangeville ϯϮ͘Ϯϴй ϯϭ͘ϲϯй ϯϰ͘ϰϯй Ͳ Ͳ overall economy a year ago. for the housing portfolio has said South Simcoe “Confidence in economic recov- County1 ϯϱ͘ϱϳй ϯϰ͘ϲϮй ϰϮ͘ϳϮй Ͳ Ͳ the government will not entertain ery coupled with low borrowing such an option, which is the right Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate costs supported a record pace of Board decision. We have been saying for 1 home sales last month. While the South Simcoe includes Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil and New Tecumseth long that policymakers must focus robust market activity is indicative on the long-term goal of increasing of widespread consumer optimism, housing market, with implications For March 2021 as a whole, new resenting a strong year-over-year housing supply in order to accom- it is also shedding light on the sus- for affordability,” said TRREB listings were up 57 per cent year- increase, the annual growth rate for modate current and future demand,” tained lack of inventory in the GTA President Lisa Patel. over-year to 22,709. While rep- new listings was well-below that of said TRREB CEO John DiMichele. Ottawa Funding For Housing Demonstration2 Projects OTTAWA: The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Re- sponsible for Canada Mort- gage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Ahmed Hussen, has announced up to $250,000 in funding for each selected project under the National Housing Strategy (NHS) Demonstrations Initiative. The NHS Demonstrations Initiative showcases forward- looking technologies, practices, programs, policies and strategies to spur the future of housing in Each selected project under the National Housing Demonstrations Initiative can get $250,000. Pics: CMHC. On right: Minister Hussen. Canada. It focuses on projects that support the National Hous- as creating and disseminating re- NHS Demonstrations Initiative meets their needs and they can ing that these can be repeated and ing Strategy priority areas and al-world data for evidence-based is available at https://www.cmhc- afford. Increasing the supply of scaled across Canada. Congratu- population groups. decision-making. schl.gc.ca/en/nhs/demonstration- housing requires innovative and lations to all the recipients!”” These solutions will support a The next call for applications is initiative. disruptive thinking. The NHS • Funding for demonstrations culture of innovation by fostering in June 2021. Ahmed Hussen said: “Every Demonstrations Initiative show- is available to those who wish partnerships, replication as well More information about the Canadian deserves a home that cases the best new ideas ensur- Continued on page 5 B-2 | Friday, April 16, 2021 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com Scotiabank Targets $10 Billion Commitment In Support Of Affordable Housing In Canada TORONTO, April 12, 2021 / ply,” said Jake Lawrence, CEO and “Governments alone can’t able finance solutions to corporate, Scotiabank will support programs CNW/ - Scotiabank today an- Group Head of Global Banking and solve Canada’s housing challenges. financial, public sector and -insti and partner with organizations nounced that it is the first large Markets at Scotiabank. “Scotia- The private sector also has a key tutional clients across our global across its footprint that provide the financial institution in Canada to bank is committed to developing role to play in supporting shared ob- footprint– was formed in 2020 to tools people need to improve their align with Canada Mortgage and innovative lending, investing and jectives of building strong, vibrant bolster Scotiabank’s leadership in education and employment pros- Housing Corporation (CMHC) to underwriting solutions for retail, communities. We’re pleased to have Environmental, Social and Gov- pects, adapt to changing circum- transform housing affordability commercial and corporate clients Scotiabank join us in our efforts to ernance (ESG) issues, offering in- stances, and increase the likelihood across the country. Scotiabank plans who support the achievement of create a new generation of hous- tegrated, superior solutions to our of financial success. to mobilize $10 billion over the next this important housing objective ing in Canada. Safe and affordable clients’ evolving sustainable finance “Our commitment in support of ten years in support of CMHC’s as- in Canada.” housing is a basic need to creating a and ESG requirements. CMHC’s aspiration is another way piration – that by 2030, everyone As Canada’s authority on hous- more inclusive society where every- Scotiabank’s collaboration that Scotiabank is working to build in Canada has a home they can af- ing, CMHC is delivering the Na- one has the opportunity to be well with CMHC to address housing af- economic resilience for the future,” ford and that meets their needs. tional Housing Strategy – a $70+ and succeed,” said Romy Bowers, fordability is aligned to ScotiaRISE, said Mr. Lawrence. “By removing “We are facing a clear short- billion, 10-year federal investment President and CEO, CMHC. Scotiabank’s global community in- barriers to advancement and in- age of affordable housing in Can- in housing with additional funding Scotiabank’s Sustainable Finance vestment initiative to promote eco- creasing access to opportunities, we ada and Scotiabank is proud to committed by the provinces and ter- Group - a Global Banking and nomic resilience among disadvan- are helping to create a more inclu- work with CMHC to raise that sup- ritories. Markets team that offers sustain- taged groups. Through ScotiaRISE, sive and resilient world.” New Rental Housing For Calgary Families Bishop’s Manor Multi-Unit Residential Project By Forward Housing Will Get $16 Million From Ottawa CALGARY; The federal government will be financing $16 million to help construct new multi-unit residential housing located at 200 Nina Gardens NE in Calgary. The announcement was made by Ahmed Hussen, Min- ister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minis- ter responsible for Canada Mort- gage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This project, Bishop’s Manor by Forward Housing, is receiving financing through CMHC’s Rent- al Construction Financing initiative (RCFi), a National Housing Strategy program delivered by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) that supports rental housing construction projects to encourage a stable supply of rental housing for middle-class families in expensive The 104-unit buildling of theForward Housing Association provides a mix of afforable and below-market rentals. Pic: CMHC housing markets. Bishop’s Manor by Forward for affordable housing projects Calgary will continue to work Bishop’s Manor on April 19. Visit Through the RCFi, the Govern- Housing is a 5-storey residen- and offsets the costs of municipal with our partners in other orders the Forward Housing website for ment of Canada is encouraging tial building that will provide permits and fees. of government to ensure that we more information the construction of more than Calgary with 104-units of much Hussen said: “Every Cana- are meeting the demand for hous- • The RCFi, a National Hous- 42,500 new rental housing units. needed rental housing. The proj- dian deserves a safe and afford- ing. Every Calgarian deserves a ing Strategy (NHS) initiative • The RCFi provides lower- ect will include barrier free ac- able place to call home. That’s place to call home, and I want to delivered by CMHC, supports cost repayable loans for 10-year cess, including units with univer- why, through new investments thank the Government of Canada, rental housing construction proj- terms offering cost predictability sal design, adaptable units, and like Bishop’s Manor by Forward Forward Housing, and everyone ects to encourage a stable supply during the earliest stage of rental units that meet or exceed local Housing, our government is tak- involved in the RESOLVE Cam- of rental housing across the coun- development. accessibility requirements. Resi- ing action to not only increase paign.”” try for middle-class households • Loans approved through the dents will begin moving in on the supply of new rental devel- • The Government of Canada struggling in expensive housing RCFi include CMHC mortgage April 19, 2021. opments, but to also provide acknowledges that Bishop’s Man- markets. loan insurance, which can sim- Through the Housing Incentive housing options that are closer to or is located on the traditional ter- • Launched in April 2017, the plify loan renewal throughout the Program (HIP), the City of Cal- jobs, services and amenities that ritories of the Blackfoot Confed- RCFi has generated significant life of the mortgage. gary provided a total of $430,864 middle-class families in Calgary eracy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), interest in the industry, which has • The goal of the RCFI is to to this project predevelopment need.” the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda led to an expansion of the pro- increase the supply of new pur- grants and development fee re- Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Cal- Nations, the Métis Nation (Re- gram. pose-built rental housing options bates. gary, said: “Investments in hous- gion 3), and all people who make Through Budget 2019, the for middle class families across Part of the City’s commitment ing are critical in our city, and their homes in the Treaty 7 region Government of Canada in- Canada, enabling them to live in to enabling nonmarket housing even more so for those which of Southern Alberta. creased the total amount avail- the cities and communities that providers to create new homes, ensure universal, adaptable, and • Forward Housing will be able in loans to $13.75 billion. they work in and access for ser- HIP provides early-stage support accessible design. The City of celebrating the grand opening of The program will run until 2027. vices. Can Home Renovations Affect Home Insurance? (NC) Our homes have being up, lots of people have big needs (like adding new bed- come our havens during the pan- plans for renovations, from rooms); demic, whether we’re homebod- backyard enhancements to in- • retrofit projects to update ies or not. While we’re staring door upgrades. Before you get core components of the home at old linoleum flooring, wrestling started on your makeover, con- (such as mechanical updates or with stuffed closets and dream- sider the following three types exterior upgrades); and ing of installing a backyard hot of renovations and how they can • maintenance upgrades re- tub, being at home has many of impact your home’s resale value quired to repair or improve your us pining for upgrades to our and your insurance: home. space. • lifestyle renovations to help Typically, retrofits and main- Now with the weather warm- meet your family’s changing tenance projects will preserve or

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add value to your home, while the If you’re not clear whether impact of lifestyle improvements your project requires a permit, may vary. Extensive kitchen and check with your municipality. bathroom renovations may in- Renovations may have a last- crease your home’s value, while ing impact on the value of your smaller improvements like paint- home. Long after the dust has ing a bedroom may not. settled updates may affect your Renovations may also re- monthly insurance premi- quire permit approvals, depend- ums. For example, certain addi- ing on the size and scope of the tions like a pool or home office project. Permits are typically re- may result in an increase. quired if you are:? In contrast, renovations that • adding a new structure to the improve your home’s safety like land (including seasonal build- a new roof or a home security ings), system may reduce your rate.?Let • doing renovations or repairs your insurance provider know to your existing building, about any changes you’ve made • updating the use of the build- to keep your policy up to date. ing (like changing from commer- Your home is likely your big- cial to residential usage), gest investment, and you’ll • changing the foundation, or want to keep it safe. Protect • making changes to an on-site it with a policy from Onlia. Get a sewage system. quote at onlia.ca. www.WeeklyVoice.com realty Friday, April 16, 2021 | B-3

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Modular housing , which is es- sentially prefabricated housing, is built off-site in a factory and transported to the site for assembly. City Council has approved the first two phase of the project that will create 100 modular homes on City-owned sites in 2020 and an additional 150 in 2021. A three-storey modular housing building is proposed for the lot at the corner of Trenton and Kitchen area of a modular housing unit Cedarvale Ave. Each of the ap- Interior of a modular housing unit proximately 64 studio apartments engagement meetings for this tive initially approved by City uled to be considered by Planning to hear and address their concerns would be self-contained with a project will be held online on Council in April 2020, through and Housing Committee on April about this project including the twin bed, a private eat-in kitchen Monday May 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm. which Council approved creation 22 and City Council at the May loss of parking. and bathroom. You can join the meeting and ask of 250 modular supportive homes 5-6 meeting. Community Feedback The building would also in- questions using your computer, on City-owned sites in 2020 and Loss of Parking As part of the engagement pro- clude a laundry facility, a kitch- mobile device or telephone. For 2021, using Council approved BA Consulting Group was re- cess, the City wants to hear and en and dining room, program more information about how to criteria to select the sites. tained by CreateTO to complete collect feedback and input on space and administrative offices. participate, visit the city’s Partici- City staff were directed by a vehicle parking assessment re- other areas such as building and The building is designed to sup- pate in City Virtual Engagement Council to identify and expedite lated to a vehicle parking lot at site design elements (i.e. light- port individuals who are exiting Events webpage. the development of modular sup- the corner of Trenton and Cedar- ing, pathways, and landscaping); homelessness. A local non-profit Project Announcement portive housing to alleviate pres- vale Ave. that currently serves ideas for how to support and in- housing provider will manage Two sites that are part of the sures on the shelter system during Stan Wadlow Park and provide tegrate the new residents into the the building and provide support City’s modular housing initia- the COVID-19 pandemic. an overview of alternative park- neighbourhood and to answer any services to the tenants under an tive were formally announced Consideration by City Council ing locations in the area. questions or concerns they may agreement with the City. in February this year and stake- An initial Planning report The City’s Community Liaison have about this project. Three virtual community en- holder and community outreach was considered by Planning and team has reached out to many The City looks forward to engagement session with Council- started the same day. As part of Housing Committee on March 2 local stakeholders including lo- gaging with local communities lor Brad Bradford and City staff the ongoing community engage- and City Council on March 10, cal schools and groups that use and encourages everyone to share were held to provide additional ment process meeting notices which was be the first of two Stan Wadlow park and East York their feedback with the Commu- information about the proposed were distributed via Canada Post reports on the site. The second Memorial Arena to have follow- nity Liaison team. Contact in- project. to more than 1,300 residents in report, which will included feed- up meetings specifically on this formation on this webpage and Due to COVID-19 safety re- the area. This is part of phase back from the March community issue. The City is committed to please also consider signing up quirements, another community 2 of the modular housing initia- engagement meeting, is sched- engaging with local communities below to stay informed. National Housing Strategy Demonstration Initiatives Continued from page 1 research on housing needs and lights innovative solutions aim- in the affordable housing sector factsheets, website content, user to address housing related issues conditions, the housing finance ing to improve the performance, that will better meet the housing experience videos, surveys and identified under the NHS’ -prior system, market stability and viability and effectiveness of af- needs of Canadians innovation profiles. ity areas. housing sector innovation. fordable housing by providing a • The Demonstrations initiative Projects are funded through • The NHS Demonstrations • Canada’s National Hous- platform to: offers solutions aiming to: an annual open-call, merit-based Initiative competitive open-call ing Strategy (NHS) is a 10-year, ºcreate and disseminate real- ºstrengthen, better equip and competitive process to bring for- process occurs annually. $70+ billion plan that will give world data and information on innovate the affordable housing ward the best ideas possible. • Experts interested in acting as more Canadians a place to call affordable housing sector There could also be funding for reviewers are invited to manifest home — this includes more than ºdemonstrate innovative so- ºincrease stakeholder’s aware- demonstration initiatives led by their interest by writing to Inno- $13 billion committed through lutions that aim to improve the ness, knowledge and acceptance external organizations in areas of vation-Research@cmhc-schl. the 2020 Fall Economic State- performance, viability and ef- of promising innovations strategic interest that are aligned gc.ca. ment. fectiveness of affordable housing Demonstration formats include with the National Housing Strat- • The NHS includes $241 mil- The National Housing Strategy solutions on-site tours, virtual tours, best- egy and federal priorities, the lion over 10 years to support Demonstrations Initiative high- ºfoster a culture of innovation practices guides, case studies, CMHC has stated.

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MISSISSAUGA: Subaru Can- logic allows the system to oper- ada has announce the new 2022 ate at higher vehicle speeds, such Outback Wilderness – the most as when driving down ice, dirt, rugged and capable Subaru yet. mud, or gravel roads. This adds This SUV alternative combines another layer of confidence and car-like drivability and handling elevates the drive experience, es- with a new level of ruggedness, pecially on Canada’s many chal- designed to provide even more lenging terrains. Also, the driver capability while not sacrificing can now track roll angle informa- the balance of comfort on every- tion, which has been added to the day roads. Outback Wilderness X-MODE display screen. takes the legendary model to new COMFORT AND DRIVE heights, focusing on a more ad- The Outback Wilderness’ venturous lifestyle – giving the tough personality is no compro- ability to travel further and higher mise for comfort while driving than ever before. on everyday roads or when in- RUGGED SPIRIT side the cabin. The refined and The new Subaru Outback Wil- spacious design of Outback’s derness builds off a refined, yet finish alloy wheels. LED hex- horizontally opposed SUBARU Body width has also been in- interior is the starting point, but dynamic exterior, adding design agonal fog lamps are added for BOXER engine, the Outback creased by 40 millimetres and Outback Wilderness combines a elements that boast a tough and additional visibility, illuminating Wilderness maintains balance front and rear tracks also widen more durable makeup that is easy rugged spirit. Wilderness offers a rugged terrain. Finally, for added and comfort on or off road. slightly. to clean with all-weather soft- revised front grille within its new protection and peace of mind, the The all-new Outback Wilder- The Wilderness also features touch upholstery and Wilderness front bumper and a reworked rear undercarriage features four skid ness features a 2.4L, 4-cylinder fixed roof rails that offer 318 ki- logo embossed headrests. It fea- bumper, larger wheel-arch clad- plates in total: two under the en- SUBARU BOXER engine with lograms of static load capacity tures unique anodized copper-fin- ding along with black exterior gine, as well as skid plates under direct-injection and turbocharger with 4-tie-down points, as well ish accents, black headliner and trim on door mirrors, window both the transmission and rear that provides 260 horsepower. An as front and rear tow-point covers overhead trim, gunmetal interior mouldings, roof rails, front grille differential. off-road suspension design pro- that allow for ease of access. The trim, exclusive all-weather rub- and badging. Plus, a black hood MORE CAPABILITY vides an increased total ground turbocharged SUBARU BOXER ber floor liners, as well as rugged, decal is included to minimize sun Enhanced off-road perfor- clearance of 241 millimetres. Ap- engine provides 1,588 kilograms alloy pedals. glare on bright, off-road trails. mance is front and centre for the proach, departure and breakover (3,500 lbs.) of towing capacity. The addition of a front-view It stands on new all-terrain tires new Outback Wilderness. Built angles are also increased over Then comes the X-MODE sys- camera, which provides a near (225/65 R17) that provide even with Subaru’s core technologies, the standard model: 20.0-degrees tem, which complements Suba- 180-degree view in front of the more grip, accentuated with including Subaru symmetrical (+1.4), 23.6-degrees (+1.9) and ru’s symmetrical full-time All- vehicle, helps to safely enter white lettering and matte-black full-time All-Wheel Drive and a 21.2-degrees (+1.8) respectively. Wheel Drive. Enhanced control blind intersections or while con- quering the toughest landscape. The interior also adds LED rear gate lamps, which improve lighting in the cargo area and a heated steering wheel for Canadian win- ters. World-class safety is also no exception – the Outback Wilder- ness is built on Subaru’s Global Platform and offers Subaru’s most advanced safety systems, including enhanced preventative safety. All the Outback Wilderness’ safety systems have been reca- librated for its exclusive equipment and specific handling char- acteristics. Subaru’s standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technolo- gy acts like a second pair of eyes, utilizing two cameras to monitor on-road activity. EyeSight provides four different types of preventative assistance to the driver when it is needed most, warning For Car News, Reviews, Test Drives And Great Deals and even aiding to avoid potential voice automobile danger. www.WeeklyVoice.com auto Friday, April 16, 2021 | B-7 New Honda Ridgeline Is All Ready to Rumble with A Rugged New Look

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The 2021 Honda Ridgeline charging. Plus, all Ridgeline has arrived at Honda dealerships, trims get new contrast stitching with bold new styling under- on the seats; Sport trims add new scoring its rugged and versatile cloth seat inserts; and Sport, RTL pickup truck capabilities. Ridge- and RTL-E trims have new dash, line’s standard V6 power, fully steering wheel and center console independent suspension and stan- accents. Ridgeline’s spacious dard torque-vectoring i-VTM4® cabin offers top-class passenger all-wheel drive give it the capa- comfort and rear-seat legroom, bility to tackle challenging trails with a flat floor and foldaway and treacherous roads with class- 60/40-split rear seat bottoms, of- leading ride and handling. fering enhanced flexibility for Ridgeline continues to bring carrying long and tall items in the unmatched versatility, includ- cabin. ing the segment’s largest interior A 280-horsepower, 3.5-li- for passengers and gear, a bril- ter direct-injected VTEC® V6 liantly versatile bed featuring the backed by a smooth and respon- class-exclusive In-Bed Trunk® sive 9-speed automatic transmis- lockable storage compartment, sion powers every 2021 Hon- and best-in-class standard AWD da Ridgeline, with i-VTM4® model payload capacity. torque-vectoring all-wheel drive For the 2021 model year, now standard across the lineup. Ridgeline features all-new sheet The i-VTM4® system automati- metal from the front roof pillars cally sends up to 70 percent of the forward, including a new hood engine’s 262 lb.-ft. (SAE net) of with a pronounced power bulge, torque to the rear wheels and con- a new squared off nose and up- tinuously apportions 100 percent right grille, and new front fend- of that torque between the left ers. Flanking the grille are new, and right rear wheels based on brighter LED headlights bisected driving conditions at each wheel. by the crossbar atop the grille, Ridgeline’s standard Intelligent which is painted gloss black on Traction Management System Sport trims and Black Edition, further optimizes power delivery and is chrome plated on RTL and and distribution in various condi- RTL-E. The body-color lower tions, including pavement (Nor- front bumper further accentuates mal mode), snow, mud and sand. the Ridgeline’s tough new look All 2021 Honda Ridgelines with a prominent skid plate and come standard with the Honda broad side vents that create air Sensing® suite of safety and curtains to route air through the driver-assistive technologies, bumper and around the front tires featuring Collision Mitigation and wheels to improve aerody- Braking System™ (CMBS™) namic performance. A reshaped with Forward Collision Warn- rear bumper exposes aggressive ing (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist new twin exhaust outlets, and all System (LKAS), Road Departure Ridgeline trims feature tougher Mitigation (RDM) with Lane looking 18-inch wheels and an Radiant Red Metallic to its exte- unique grille treatment, an HPD packages available on all Ridge- Departure Warning (LDW), and additional 20 mm of track width rior color palette. emblem, black fender flares, ag- line trims that include Utility Adaptive Cruise Control. Ridge- to give Ridgeline a broader, more A new HPD Package was de- gressive bronze-colored wheels, ($1,465), Function ($270), and line also targets top-class colli- planted stance. New tires top off veloped in collaboration with and special HPD graphics on the Function+ ($1,315). sion safety ratings from National the more rugged look with a more Honda Performance Develop- side of the bed—for a suggested Inside, the 2021 Ridgeline adds Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- aggressive sidewall and shoulder ment (HPD), Honda’s U.S.-based retail price of $2,800. It’s one of a physical volume knob for the tration and Insurance Institute for design. Ridgeline also adds a new racing company, and adds a four new post-production option audio system, and wireless phone Highway Safety (IIHS). B-8 | Friday, April 16, 2021 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com How The New Ford Bronco Was Designed For Easy Customization

DEARBORN, Mich: The two- and four-door Ford Bron- co® SUV’s patented off-road modular design offers a user-friendly platform that can be stripped to its base structure so that alternate doors, fenders and grille can be added in one afternoon. The following day, a whole new Bronco SUV can be reconfigured for - an other new adventure with a different body and roof setup. “Whether your goal is to build the ultimate desert racer or rock crawling rig – or both with the same vehicle – the Bronco modular design provides the ease and confidence to create a 4x4 that is as unique as each of our custom- ers,” said Bronco design chief Paul Wraith. “Because of that ease and flexibility, no two Broncos should ever be alike.” modular design The Bronco two- and four-door fenders, bumpers, grille and grab and roof – the Bronco two- and vehicles demonstrate the flexibil- hats on,” she said. “And from a de- SUVs were designed and engi- handles. Unlike competitive four-door models retain all re- ity of the platform and underscore sign perspective, the vintage Bron- neered from a clean slate to make SUVs, both front and rear fenders quired Federal Motor Vehicle the growing number of Ford- co design combined with some in- off-road customization easy, quick can be removed by simply taking Safety Standards. Thanks to the licensed accessories at events credible new technology will give and attainable for all enthusiasts out the bolts – and can be replaced vehicle’s innovative door design, like Bronco Day and Bronco Su- custom builders a lot to work with with a wide variety of interests and just the same without welding or cowl-mounted sideview mirrors per Celebration, while third-party to create some really extreme off- skill levels. other complicated means. remain in place when the doors aftermarket companies are vying road machines.” Basic modifications to prep a Frameless EZ Air doors can be are off or when optional doors are to showcase their performance For the Bronco brand, midcycle Bronco for a fun-filled open-air removed in minutes by anyone of installed. parts on ULTRA4 Bronco 4600 product updates can be created afternoon can be completed in a any size by taking off two bolts “I expect a lot of Bronco owners series vehicles. – even rapid-prototyped and 3D- matter of minutes by hand. Avail- and disconnecting an electrical are going to have a lot of fun en- Theresa Contreras, custom printed – without having to change able modular roof panels can be connector. gaging with the DIY aspects of the builder and co-founder of LGE- the base structure, extending the removed by one person using sim- Each door takes between two modular design because it gives CTS Motorsports based in Cali- life of the platform so Bronco ple latches. and four minutes to remove de- them the opportunity to create the fornia, served on a panel of owners can look forward to years Available modular rear quarter pending on the skill level of the perfect 4x4 for their unique needs off-road experts who brought a of modifying their vehicles with windows can be removed with customer. without requiring a lot of mechan- performance aftermarket voice to the latest features. minimal effort, simply by releas- Threaded Bronco logo mounting ical expertise or experience,” said Bronco product development to “Because of modularity, you ing a latch for each window, while points from the factory enable the Wraith. help steer its design to optimize can hang onto your Bronco longer two people can remove the rear addition of accessories like LED Future-proof Bronco customization. Months ahead of and keep it fresh and up to date hardtop assembly after removing a pod lights to sideview mirrors and Customization launch, Contreras is already see- with new body parts, accessories few fasteners. Easy-to-use quarter- installation of roof racks to the top A portal into a new approach to ing custom Bronco parts in forums and new technologies – some that turn fasteners make removing four sport bar. Available modular front the off-road business, the Bronco and at trade shows. can be made in low volume and fender flares possible in just a few and rear bumpers also come with two- and four-door modular plat- “The way Bronco is engineered others downloaded,” said Wraith. minutes each. threaded taps to mount winches, form will become a hub for a bur- with the modular platform will “The possibilities for this platform Bronco logos stamped on the safari bars and LED lights. geoning aftermarket and custom- create a lot of new opportunities stretch as far as your imagination.” body and interior fasteners indi- When design-intent body parts ization industry based around the for performance parts manufac- The all-new 2021 Bronco two- cate removeable modular com- are removed for off-road use only off-road enthusiast community. turers and custom shops – giving and four-door models arrive start- ponents such as frameless doors, – fenders, quarter panels, doors Several custom Bronco concept them something new to hang their ing this summer. www.WeeklyVoice.com Friday, April 16, 2021 | B-9 voice entertainment Sunny Leone In Urvashi Tries Kerala To Start ‘Lucknowi Shoot Of Her Accent’ Thriller ‘Shero’ Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 For Web Series (IANS) Sunny Leone returns to Kerala to start the shoot of her Urvashi Rautela upcoming film, the psychological thriller “Shero”. The actress was plays a Lucknowi in Kerala recently, to shoot for the character in an up- reality TV show “MTV Splits- coming web series, villa”. and she is working hard to get the accent of her character right. Urvashi plays Poo- nam Mishra, wife of supercop, Inspector Avinash Mishra, in the show “Inspector Avinash”. The series is based on the life of Inspector Mishra and has Randeep Hooda essaying the title role. “Accents are important to know who you are where you are from as a character. I got a lot of help from my vocal coach and dialect specialist. For the very first time, I “I am elated to be back to Ker- will be speaking in a ala to shoot for the first schedule of the film. I love this place and it Lucknowi accent. It’s serves as the perfect backdrop for a challenging part for the film,” Sunny tells IANS. me,” said Urvashi. “Shero” will be directed by Sreejith Vijayan and will be re- Besides the accent, leased in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu Urvashi has also been and Malayalam. spending time with “I am thrilled to be a part of ‘Shero’. This is a character which Poonam to under- is very different from the ones I stand her day-to-day have played earlier. I have been routine and lifestyle.” preparing to slip under the skin of the character for the past few weeks. It is a very layered and in-

teresting part,” she claimed. Priyanka, Nick Go ‘Red Panda’s ‘Kalira Atita’ Invited & Black’ At BAFTA For Screening At Cornell Mumbai: Filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s Odia film “Ka- lira Atita” is all set to be screened at Cornell University’s film society, Cornell Cinema, at New York. In addition to the screening, the filmmaker will also conduct a webinar with the students and faculty of the institute to discuss climate change and its drastic implications, topics that the film focuses on. “I am happy that the film is being screened at Cornell University. The film will -cer tainly help more dialogues on the impact of climate change, as it is based on true events in Odisha,” Panda said. “Kalira Atita” is a film about villages being consumed by the sea because of climate change and rising sea levels. The film Director Nila Madhab Panda has entered his Odia film ‘Kalira Atita’ was submitted for the Oscars and (Yesterday’s Past) for the Oscars this year. (Twitter) was also screened at the Indian Most of them say that it’s a timely Be it environment, gender issues Panorama section of the 51st In- film and has such a strong mes- or political. They are quite good Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at BAFTA. Pic: Instagram/IANS ternational Film Festival of India sage,” he says, adding, “I think at judging and sensing the world. London: Priyanka Chopra ber as he opted for a black suit (IFFI) in Goa. this generation is pretty con- I feel this will lead to a better fu- Jonas looked drop-dead-gorgeous paired with a crisp white shirt. “People have loved the film. scious of the world they live in. ture,” said Panda. as she chose a red and white en- Maintaining guidelines of Co- semble as she walked the red vid-19, the pair wore a black face carpet at the 74th British Acad- mask, while they posed for the Satish Kaushik Marks 65th Birthday emy of Films and Television Arts camera before entering. Minutes Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker allowed me to get into my media during the ongoing second wave, (BAFTA) awards along with her later, Priyanka posted a picture Satish Kaushik celebrated his room,” Kaushik told IANS. Kaushik replied: “The situation American pop singer husband from inside the hall and could be 65th birthday on Tuesday. This The actor-filmmaker said:. is grim and has to be tackled ag- Nick Jonas on Sunday. seen holding an envelope on her year, the celebration ws simple “My staff at home has gifted me gressively. The second wave is Priyanka was one of the pre- Instagram stories. because Kaushik as well as his a copper bottle for drinking water more scary than the first. The senters at the prestigious award She wrote on the picture: daughter Vanshika have recently in the morning,” he replied. worst thing about the current function, held at the Royal Albert “Kicking off the awards... I’m the recovered from Covid-19. “I tested negative on April 7. I wave is that the virus is affect- Hall. The official Instagram ac- first presenter #BAFTAS”. “I celebrated my birthday at am fine now and don’t have any ing children more. I have gone count of BAFTA posted a picture Priyanka presented EE home. A lot of my friends sent symptoms,” he shared his health through some really tough days of the couple. In the image, Pri- BAFTA, representing the Rising cakes. I celebrated with my update. when Vanshika tested positive yanka is seen wearing a fiery red Star Award that honours new tal- friends Anil Kapoor and Anupam Asked about his take on the and I wish there are more paedri- embroidered jacket with an open ent. Earlier called the Orange Ris- Kher virtually in the evening. current Covid situation in Ma- atic hospitals, beds, doctors and neckline paired with ivory harem ing Star Award, it is now designed My daughter, Vanshika, who also harashtra, which is witnessing nurses to cure children suffering pants. Nick chose a classic num- as EE for commercial reasons. came out of Covid recently, hasn’t huge numbers of positive cases from Covid-19.” B-10 | Friday, April 16, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com Desi Soaps Finally Give Men The Limelight By Anjuri Nayar Singh with the stories too. The audience The story of the show re- today has become much more ac- volves around Veer, essayed by Mumbai: Gone are the days cepting of newer concepts, they Abhishek Nigam, who sets out when male actors had nothing don’t just want a female actor to on a quest to find his father. His substantial to contribute to a story be the saviour, they want both journey gets exciting because he on television soaps. TV has tradi- male and female actors to be the attains a miraculous power of in- tionally been an actress’ medium, hero of the show.” visibility through a ring. and till not long ago the men be- Karan Khanna says when he TERA YAAR HOON MAIN fore the camera were little more was approached for “Amma Ke Protagonist Rajeev, essayed by than props, as ‘saas’ and ‘bahu’ Babu Ki Baby”, he was specially Ssudeep Sahir, regrets not having squared up. told that the story would revolve an open and healthy relationship A slew of new shows is chang- around the male protagonist. with his father, played by Rajen- ing that equation. To begin with, “It has always been said that dra Chawla. He does not want there is “Aapki Nazron Ne Sam- TV is women-centric. When I to replicate this with his son, es- jha”, where actor Vijayendra Ku- signed the show, my producer sayed by Ansh Sinha. The story is meria plays a visually-impaired Male actors coming to forefront in soaps. Pic: IANS told me that this is the first time based on the relationship between photographer. “Hero: Gayab producer Sonali Jaffar says the audience, and though male actors that everything is revolving father and son. Mode On” is woven around Ab- emerging trend is just a part of were given importance, there was around a man. The story revolves AAPKI NAZRON hishek Nigam’s character, who the larger maxim that television not much to do. From the title around Babu, and Maa and Baby NE SAMJHA is on a quest to find his father. stories are generally about the to the stories, everything mostly are related to it. This was a show Vijayendra Kumeria plays a “Tera Yaar Hoon Main”, depart- underdog in society.” revolved around the female char- where I could show my talent,” blind man. He is a visually-im- ing from saas-bahu cliches, is for Men in Indian soaps have been acters, other than the occasional he says. paired photographer and the story a change about a father and son. behind the frontlines for a bit but monologues or dominating dia- Abhishek Nigam of “Hero: revolves around his struggles. “Amma Ke Babu Ki Baby” has in the new age telling there are logues, male actors had certain Gayab Mode On” feels not only AMMA KE BABU KI BABY Karan Khanna playing a man try- shows that are revolving around limitations in a show. But now it his role, but all roles must be in- In the show, actor Karan Khan- ing to balance life between his them. On Indian TV, we accept a has changed,” he says. tegral to the story for a show to be na plays the role of Babu. The mother and wife. protagonist who is either an un- He adds: “Male actors are now engaging. story is about him balancing life The pertinent thing here is not derdog or God. In our patriarchal getting out-of-the-box roles, “I feel it all boils down to the between his mother and his wife. just that these are male-centric society, usually the woman is an which they also enjoy as an ac- story and it’s not entirely about BAALVEER RETURNS shows according the lead role underdog. But now the lines are tor. At the end of the day, we all who takes the centrestage but Actor Dev Joshi, who essays and maximum footage to male blurring and men too have issues are hungry for good roles, we how your character is perceived the role of the protagonist, plays actors. Importantly, they look at to be addressed,” she says. all want to prove our versatility and how impactful it is,” he says. six different characters in the life from the perspective of men, Vijayendra also acknowledges on-screen, and these days both Here are the prominent current show. Baalveer’s energy star is quite unlike the tradition on In- that things have changed. “Ear- male and female actors are being shows that have stories woven divided into six pieces and these dian fiction television. lier, women-centric shows were given such different roles to play around a male protagonist: go into the body of the six loo- “Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha” made keeping in mind the target on-screen. I feel it has to do a lot HERO: GAYAB MODE ON kalikes. Always On My Toes With Shahid, Babil Khan: ‘I Have Just Finished My Vijay Sethupati: Raashii Khanna First Shooting Schedule’ Mumbai: Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has wrapped up his first shooting schedule. The budding actor shared the news on Saturday along with a picture he posted on Instagram. In the photo, he is seen posing with a friend against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains. “I have finished my first shooting schedule,” he wrote, without divulging details of the shoot. He added: “Damn. Also with my childhood best friend by my side. In the process, I realized that it is absolutely necessary to remember that your self-importance will drown you if you’re not extremely careful and honest with yourself.” Babil then stressed that it will be the story that will be Raashii Khanna on the sets of a new thriller. Pic: IANS greatest.“You are part of a story and the story will Panaji: The second schedule Shahid and Vijay, I am always on always be bigger than you. (Whether you are an ac- of Raj and DK’s upcoming thrill- my toes,” said Raashii. tor or not). Have a great day today!” wrote Babil, er series, starring Shahid Kapoor The actress has undergone the who had earlier hinted about his acting debut. and Vijay Sethupati, has com- Covid test twice and continues to According to unconfirmed reports and a now-de- menced in Goa, and cast mem- observe all precautionary mea- leted Instagram Story post by actress Triptii Dimri, ber Raashii Khanna is excited to sures. Babil will make his debut in a project produced by shoot with the filmmaker duo for The actress is an established Anushka Sharma’s banner Clean Slate Filmz. a series featuring the two stars. name in South Indian films, hav- The reports have suggested Triptii, who will co- “Shooting for this one-of-a- ing scored hits such as Bengal star with Babil shared a picture post on Instagram kind thriller has been an absolute Tiger, Supreme, Jai Lava Kusa, Story where she is seen posing in snow-capped joyride and diving into a fresh Tholi Prema, Imaikkaa Nodigal mountains. In the post she had written that the schedule is going to be very ex- and Venky Mama. Her upcoming project is titled “Qala”. citing for me. The experience of slate includes Tughlaq Durbar, The actress had tagged Babil, making it official being directed by Raj and DK is Aranmanai 3, Methavi, Bhramam that he is also a part of the project. No details have fantastic, and with stars such as and Thank You. been shared about the project yet. Babil Khan with a friend. Pic: Instagram/IANS

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Don’t forget to check us out at www.WeeklyVoice.com Pick Your Copies From Transit and South Asian Stores ‘Pari Hum Mein’ poster. Pic: Instagram/IANS Mumbai: The poster of the their love.” upcoming web series “Pari Hun Delnaaz, who plays Ashnoor’s Mein”, toplined by Ashnoor Kaur mother, said: “As an artiste, it is and Delnaaz Irani, is out. The going to be technically my first series marks the digital debut web show. It was so wonderful of “Patiala Babes” fame actress working with Ashnoor and rest Ashnoor. of the cast and, of course, Vivek “I’m extremely excited for the Khatri ji, who is a wonderful launch as we all have put in all writer.” the hard work,” said Ashnoor, The series also features Jiten www.weeklyvoice.com adding: “I’m very excited for my Lalwani and Arushi Handa, and web debut and I hope people will is set to release on April 18 on Toronto Tel: (905) 795 8282 enjoy watching it and shower WOW app. www.WeeklyVoice.com Bollywood Friday, April 16, 2021 | B-11 Ott: Controversies In The Name Of Creative Freedom! When the OTT streaming plat- a code of conduct. forms came to India, the con- This seems to have led to a troversies followed. Because, change in the film content-buying what followed was an unabashed policy of OTT platforms. After abuse and misuse of the medium all, these platforms, reeling out in the name of creative liberty! content on a regular basis, can’t The main themes of many OTT afford to have a government ap- streaming serials were gore, vio- pointed CBFC kind of body to lence, sex. The same old Hindi check their content. That would belt “Bahubali” films, which used lead to a lot of red tape and delays to fail by the dozen at the box of- leading to uncertainties. fice, were rehashed with stress on Hence, what looks like a safety sex and violence. Pics: IANS valve, the OTT platforms have Were the makers suffering from decided that the films they buy deprivation or did they think the tions are a norm. The law says and freedom of expression in the traying Hindu gods as well as are first censored and also re- viewer was? Every next such se- that once a film is passed by the democratic set up, the govern- the Prime Minister of India in a leased theatrically. Unlike earlier, rial went on to outdo the previ- CBFC (Central Board of Film ment offered police protection to bad light. Not only was a police only censored films will be aired ous one in depicting all that was Certification), a court of law can’t cinema halls screening the film. FIR filed but the matter was also on OTT. If issues and objections undesirable. Did these makers be moved against it. However, The very people who were ob- taken up at the ministerial level. are raised, they will happen be- have a target audience in mind? this has not deterred people from jecting to the content, flocked the The Amazon team was asked for fore the OTT release. The re- Far from it, since the content was getting a film entangled in a legal cinema halls to watch it, making an explanation by the I&B min- cent film, “Mumbai Saga”, went meant for a family audience to be case. Despite the explicit law to the film a blockbuster! That was istry. Apologies were sought and through a theatrical release first viewed within the four walls of a the contrary, the courts pay heed in 2014. The tolerance level is not duly provided. The scenes hurt- and will now premiere on OTT, home! to such cases, otherwise what fol- the same anymore. ing the sentiments of people were probably on April 13, on Gudi Streaming platforms may have lows is violence. The first OTT film to draw the removed. This must have been Padwa, which is the Marathi New business interests all over the When people of a section or a ire of the public as well as Indian quite embarrassing for Amazon, Year’s day. world, but no country offers such region or a religion take excep- Air Force personnel was “Gunjan a company that does business all The films released on OTT so a huge chunk of consumer base as tion to some content, the law Saxena: The Kargil Girl”. The over the world. The incident also far have neither brought them India does. As things stand today, gives authority to the local dis- content was said to be based on made the Government answer- glory nor, in all probability, re- Indians are more sensitive to cer- trict collector to stop the spread lies, it was said to have twisted able for allowing the OTT plat- turns worth their while. That tain kind of content. Especially, of such content. A DM’s interven- facts and was derogatory to the forms an unregulated, free run. would also be a reason why these anti-national or anti-religious tion is possible when it comes to Air Force. The controversy did This finally led I&B Ministry platforms have to embark on content that provokes the masses films, but with OTT streaming it not go beyond TV debates, nor to introduce some checks on the backing their own film projects to react instantly. Also, India is a is out of reach for almost all au- did it help the film generate any OTT medium. The ministry has with face value and themes that country with myriad ways of life, thorities. more viewers as some controver- proposed to take over the control work. Besides, with the closure sentiments and beliefs. When the Aamir Khan film sies do. of OTT platforms from the Min- of cinema outlets for over a year In an event when a film, TV “PK” released, there was much The recent and more serious istry Electronics and Information as well as slowdown in the pro- serial or steaming platform con- hue and cry, and violence was case was that of “Tandav”, which Technology (MeitY). The plat- duction sector, streaming plat- tent goes against their sentiments feared. The film, people felt, released on Amazon Prime on forms were given a timeline by forms will eventually run out of or belief, reactions can rise from made fun of the Hindu gods. January 15 this year. “Tandav” which they were asked to set up supply. Getting into production any corner of India. Court peti- But, to demonstrate tolerance makers were accused of por- a self-regulating body as well as will ensure a regular flow. Hip-Hop Crew Third Degree Short Film ‘Offline’T alks Of Human Originals Launch First Single Dependency On Technology Today Mumbai: Director Arnesh Ghose of the recently-released short film “Offline” says the fact that the human race has become dependent on technology excites and worries at the same time. The story of the film, which dropped on the YouTube, revolves around a widow and her dead husband, with whom she still has a conversation. “I had been spending quite some time thinking about the concept of ‘Offline’. What really excited me and also worried me at the same time was the increased dependency that we as the human race have on technology and the kind of relationships that we have been forming with it. That’s when I started developing the story of ‘Offline”. I have also always been inquisitive about the afterlife and death,” said Ghose. “The point is that people live on even after they are physically gone. When someone dies their Facebook account, Instagram account, voice notes, messages, are still in our lives. Like in the film, Manvi, the female lead, is replaying the voice notes and it’s so eery, to listen to someone’s voice who has passed away. It’s almost like a telephone call from the afterlife,” the director added. Poster of the film ‘Offline’. Pic: IANS Actress Mugdha Godse - reality show judge. Pic: IANS Mumbai: Hip-hop crew and we hope they like what we TDO or Third Degree Originals have to offer,” Phenom said. has launched their first single ti- Bonafide added: “This is us tled “Work on me”. The song was paying homage to the Reggaeton released on YouTube on Friday. Culture which we are so inspired TDO (Third Degree Originals) by. ‘Work on me’ is one of my is a hip-hop and dancehall crew most exciting pieces of work till based in India, consisting of re- date, as we have given it a cock- cording artistes Pinaki (Phenom), tail of three languages (Punjabi, Sean (Bonafide) and Alistair Hindi and English) keeping it au- (Koncept). The trio aims to infuse thentic in an Indian way. I’m con- hip-hop with classic reggaeton fident that it will make anyone, beats in the summer track. The especially our Indian listeners lyrics are a mix of Hindi, Punjabi, sing and sway to it effortlessly.” and English. The video has been directed by The song talks about letting Alistair or Koncept, who shared: the girl take charge, especially if “As TDO, we follow an immer- she notices someone who she is sive creative process when we attracted to, and letting the song work out a track and that is what do the work for her, revealed the makes the entire experience so makers. wholesome. ‘Work on me’ is no “We wanted to create a summer different. From conceptualising track, specially in a reggaeton to producing and making this fi- genre of music that gets people up nal product, the journey has been and grooving. Listeners in India very fulfilling. We hope everyone and around the world have been enjoys this song as much as we very kind to embrace new talent did while making it.” Punjabi Star Satish Kaul Dead Mumbai: Veteran actor to Punjab from Mumbai in 2011 Satish Kaul, who was best known with plans to start an acting for his role of Lord Indra in BR school in Ludhiana. However, Chopra’s “Mahabharat”, passed things didn’t work out and the away in Ludhiana on Saturday. project failed, bringing financial He died owing to Covid-19 com- woes. The actor was having fi- plications. nancial difficulties for the past The late actor, said to be in his few years and had sought help early to mid-seventies, had also publicly from the film industry. acted in the popular show “Vi- Speaking to IANS last year, kram Aur Betaal”, and was often he said: “I am staying in a rented hailed as Amitabh Bachchan of place in Ludhiana. I shifted to this Punjabi cinema in his heydays. place from the old-age home two Kaul, who worked in over 300 years ago. I am staying here with Punjabi and Hindi films along a woman, Satya, who takes care with several TV serials, shifted of me.” B-12 | Friday, April 16, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com ‘The Big Bull’ Is Literally A Big Bore! The Big Bull; Cast: Abhishek film has to speed past a lot of fa- the fictional narrative. Anyway, Bachchan, Sohum Shah, Ileana miliar incidents without creating “The Big Bull” would hardly D’Cruz, Nikita Dutta, Saurabh impact. Highlight moments of the seem like a film whose socio- Shukla, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ram story lose significance owing to political commentary you’d want Kapoor; Director: Kookie Gu- such storytelling approach. to take seriously. If the film suf- lati; Direction: Kookie Gulati; You know the gist. Gulati and fers from weak characterisation Rating: * * (two stars) Dhawan’s story retains the fa- and storytelling, the effect is only miliar nineties set-up, although worsened by tacky dialogues Forget comparisons. Even if names of all players have been (Ritesh Shah) and erratic editing you willingly dismiss the idea of changed. Hemant and his broth- (Dharmendra Sharma). A random sizing up “The Big Bull” against er Viren Shah (Sohum Shah) go love song thrown in doesn’t help. “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta about manipulating loopholes in The screenplay was obviously Story”, Abhishek Bachchan’s the banking system to rake in the meant to give Abhishek Bach- new film is a washout from the cash, even as journalist Meera chan an authorbacked platform word go. Rao (Ileana D’Cruz), based on to excel in. and the actor’s oth- The comparison crops up Sucheta Dalal, sets out to uncover erwise adequate performance is because this film, like Hansal the truth. marred by a needless character Mehta’s impeccable series “Scam The film does not acknowledge quirk the writers chose to give 1992”, borrows plot inspiration any specific source material for him -- Abhishek is done in by the from the securities scam of 1992 the script. Rather, the story makes trademark manic laugh that irks and the life of late tainted stock- many departures from what is more than leave a sinister impact. broker Harshad Mehta. Howev- Scene from the film ‘The Big Bull’. Pics: IANS conventionally accepted as truth The normally bankable Sohum er, while Hansal Mehta’s series in this particular case, beyond the Shah as well as Ileana D’Cruz crafted a smart, well-documented on Harshad Mehta) was all about It doesn’t work because the broad outline that the protagonist and Nikita Dutta (as Hemant’s thriller out of an intriguing tale of trying to create a new-generation idea of portraying the lawbreaker here was a stockbroker who en- wife Priya) never really stand a true crime, Kookie Gulati’s “The antihero of sorts -- the slant at as a common man beaten down gaged in financial scams over a chance, given their half-baked Big Bull” seems interested in trying to understand the mind of by circumstances doesn’t sound period 10 years, in the eighties characters at hand. A credible little else beyond setting up stan- a criminal, and also the circum- romantic enough anymore. In any and the early nineties. prop cast -- notably Mahesh Man- dard Bollywood melodrama. stances that may give rise to the case, Gulati and co-writer Arjun This is a work of fiction, they jrekar, Saurabh Shukla and Ram The problem could be the com- criminal mindset, is all too ap- Dhawan are no Yash Chopra. would perhaps tell you in de- Kapoor -- lacks ample screen pulsion of staying within main- parent here. It seems almost as “The Big Bull” tries to cover in fence. A commentative subtext footage to prove their worth. stream format, for the sake of the if Gulati was out to create a Da- a runtime of around two and half the film tries highlighting -- about You wouldn’t expect other- film’s tone and commercial cast. lal Street version of the fictional hours what “Scam 1992” did over India’s development in the first wise, of course, from a film that It could be that casting Abhishek “Deewar” antihero from all those 10 episodes, and that is definitely four decades since Independence turns an intriguing slice of reality Bachchan as Hemant Shah (based decades ago. a drawback. The narrative of the - would also seem like a part of into a big load of bull.å Anupam Kher Enjoys Rahul, Disha Spark Off Wedding Working With Young Talent Rumours With Music Video Pic Mumbai: Reports of popular singer Rahul Vaidya and actress-model Disha Parmar forthcom- ing wedding have been doing the rounds on the gos- sip vine for a while now. On Friday the couple had fans in frenzy when they posted wedding pictures on Instagram. The images, it turns out, are stills from their new music video, “Madhanya”. In the pictures, Rahul is dressed as a groom while Disha looks stunning as a bride in a pink lehenga. She completed the look with heavy jewellery. They captioned the pictures as: “#newbeginnings #madhanya”, followed by a heart emoji. While the picture got more than 1.6 lakh likes in less than an hour, there were many fans who started speculating if the two had already tied the knot. “Shaadi Hogayi Kyaaa (are they already married?)”, another wrote, “Congratulations Happy Married Life”. Another one also wrote; “Yeh Kab Huaaaa (when did they happen?” a fan wrote. Rahul realized his true feelings for Disha on the reality show “Bigg Boss 14”, and he proposed to her on cameras from the Bigg Boss house. Disha, too, came to the show to accept his proposal. The two are regularly spotted together. Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar. Pic: Instagram/IANS Poster of the thriller ‘Happy Birthday’. Pic: IANS Tannaz Irani Marks 50th Birthday Mumbai: Actor Anupam the entire team,” Kher says. Kher and Ahana Kumra seem Kumra adds: “I said yes to the Mumbai: Tannaz Irani rang planned the whole getaway. My a blast and, honestly, it felt great impressed with the team of their film the minute I read the script. in her 50th birthday in Lonavala husband (actor Bhakhtyar Irani) to get out of the mundane routine upcoming short film “Happy It was very moving and you know last Thursday. With the second got a special birthday cake de- for a bit.” Birthday”. The film, directed by it’s a dark thriller despite that the wave of Covid gaining momen- signed and my dearest kids also Prasad Kadam, recently made it performances of the actors will tum, the actress planned a quiet planned a very sweet surprise for to the final of the Paris Play Film hold. Because the script is writ- celebration along with her hus- me. They really made my birth- Festival, and was also selected ten so well. I am so excited that band and kids. day a very memorable one,” she for New York City International it has been selected for the Paris “In normal circumstances, I added. Film Festival. Play Film Festival and I really would have loved to throw a par- Regarding safety measures “I enjoy working with young look forward to the finals because ty and celebrate my birthday with they observed during the celebra- talent as they are enthusiastic and I really think this film has great my friends and extended family, tions amid the pandemic, Tannaz eager. They keep me charged as potential. Director Prasad (Kad- but this year I planned an interest- said: “Throughout our entire trip, I take it as a challenge to keep am) has done a fantastic job along ing and intimate celebration. My we ensured to take extreme care reinventing myself. The short with the entire team and the credit family and I decided to celebrate of ourselves by wearing masks film is especially exciting and goes to the crew and Anupam sir, my birthday in a luxurious bun- and using sanitisers and abiding it gives me an opportunity to do off course so happy to be shar- galow in Lonavala with a pool by all the safety guidelines and something different. I’m glad that ing screen space with him once and garden,” Tannaz said. measures put in place by the Ma- ‘Happy Birthday’ is garnering again, I couldn’t be happier than “I took a break from ‘Apna harashtra Government. Despite recognition. Congratulations to this.” Time Bhi Aayega’ shoot and the current circumstances, I had

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Tannaz Irani. Pic: IANS Tannaz said that this year being a milestone birthday, she had decided to send personalized and curated gifts to all family members. On the work front, the actress features in Zee TV’s fiction dra- Pick Your Copies From Transit and ma “Apna Time Bhi Aayega” South Asian Stores Every Friday where she plays a character called Rajeshwari. www.WeeklyVoice.com bollywood Friday, April 16, 2021 | B-13 ‘Hello Charlie’ Is Mindless Monkey Mayhem Hello Charlie (film on Amazon of course, has no clue that the go- Prime); Cast: Jackie Shroff, Aa- rilla is actually a fugitive on the dar Jain, Shlokka Pandit, Elnaaz run -- industrialist MD Makwana Norouzi, Rajpal Yadav, Girish (Jackie Shroff), who is wanted Kulkarni; Direction: Pankaj for a 4000-crore bank fraud. Saraswat; Rating: * * (two stars) Assorted characters thrown into the brainless plot, as Char- By Vinayak Chakravorty lie and his cargo hit the highway, include Makwana’s girlfriend, Take a good guy with no brain model Mona (Elnaaz Norouzi), and a bad guy in a gorilla suit, a dancer named Padma (Shlok- pack them off in a truck and what ka Pandit) who Charlie rescues do you get? A miserable excuse along the way and whose sole for mirthless slapstick, in a film purpose of existence in the script that rambles down the road to no- is an item dance, a greedy circus where. owner Patel (Girish Kulkarni), a “Hello Charlie” is one of those drunk vet (Bharat Ganeshpure), ‘fun films’ where you struggle to a forest ranger called Solee Topi recall a single gag that was funny (Rajpal Yadav, with little actual enough, within two minutes that action in the comic script), and a the end credits have rolled. The real smart gorilla that has escaped ‘fun film’ classification should A miserable excuse for mirthless slapstick.. Pic: IANS from the zoo. draw a ready audience base, for The idea is to create comic cha- a start. The film -- if you can call monkey mayhem for his feature daz Apna” or the numerous films dent town idiot of Indore, who os. The outcome is too forced to this a film -- will struggle to re- film directorial debut -- the sort Priyadarshan recreated from his evidently can’t make out the be comic, too lazy to be chaotic. tain audience interest thereon. that stopped being funny a while old Malayalam hits, or even In- difference between a real go- “Hello Charlie” is the sort of Director Pankaj Saraswat of back. dra Kumar’s “Dhamaal”). The rilla and a man in a gorilla suit. film that stands to gain due to a “Hello Charlie” had once upon The Bollywood slapstick generic prerequisite of such films Charlie arrives in Mumbai look- direct-to-OTT release. A lot of a time screenplayed a delight- largely draws from stock formu- is to raise the laughs, never mind ing for a job because there’s his people will watch because ev- ful little comedy called “Main lae, banking mostly on not very being low on logic. father’s 15-lakh loan to repay, eryone needs a dose of comic Meri Patni Aur Woh”. That was witty but nonetheless funny gags “Hello Charlie” has neither and lands at mamaji’s (Darshan prescription in the time of curfew in 2005, over a decade and a to score. It takes a certain knack the laughs nor logic. Aadar Jain Jariwala) place. Twist in the tale and Covid. The makers fritter half ago. All these years later, to pull off such a trick (random is Chirag Rastogi, or Charlie, sees him transporting a gorilla in away that advantage by not try- Saraswat has chosen mindless recall: Rajkumar Santoshi’s “An- who would seem like the resi- his uncle’s truck to Diu. Charlie, ing hard enough to excel. Sonakshi ‘Is All Dressed Up Ekta’s ‘His Storyy’ Poster A Rip-Off, And Nowhere To Go’ Says ‘Loev’ Maker Sudhanshu Saria Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Ac- tress Sonakshi Sinha looks quite New Delhi: Filmmaker Sud- the diva in her new Instagram hanshu Saria on Friday alleged post on Saturday, but the lock- that the poster of Ekta Kapoor’s down-like situation owing to a re- upcoming web series “His Sto- surgent spate of Covid means she ryy” has “ripped off and stolen” is all dressed up with nowhere the poster concept of his 2015 to go. In the snapshot, Sonakshi film “LOEV”. wears an off-shoulder, fitted em- “Why do people do this? A re- bellished gown and completes puted studio like @altbalaji and her look with minimal make-up @zee5 with all the money and and soft beach curls. She urges resources in the world embar- people to stay at home amid the rassing incredible artists like @ pandemic. instasattu and @crimrinal to post “All dressed up and nowhere to artwork that is just plain ripped The posters of ‘His Storyy’ and ‘LOEV’ go #gharperaho (stay at home),” off and stolen. The first image is she wrote as caption. the gorgeous illustrated poster of Zee5. Absolutely foolish and un- property rights in our country. We Professionally, Sonakshi is our film LOEV -- painstakingly necessary hatchet job done by really do need to do better. Please gearing up for her next release, created over 13 months with so their show #HisStoryy We are a spread the word. “Bhuj: The Pride Of India”. The many drafts we lost track. It was small community of artists. Why “Share this post. Tag them and film features Ajay Devgn, Sanjay conceptualised in partnership can’t we lift each other up? let them know what they have Dutt, Sharad Kelkar, Ammy Virk, with the amazing minds at Pigeon “Ask for help? I’m so glad they done is not okay. As a producer, Pranitha Subhash and Nora Fate- & Co @mouthofpigeon illus- liked our poster. Am so glad Ba- I apologise to my artists and team hi. The story is set with the back- trated beautifully by @rohanpore laji is telling a queer story. Why for not being able to protect their drop of the Indo-Pak war of 1971. with oversight from @jahanbak- do this? @ektarkapoor @baljits- work better.” Sonakshi recently announced shi Just a total labour of love,” inghchaddha @suparnverma @ “His Story” stars Mrinal Dutt her other upcoming project “Bul- Saria wrote on Instagram. ritzbhatia2019 @thisishowwed- and Satyadeep Misra as part of a bul Tarang”, which will have an Requesting fans to focus on the ing @shankar.Charu @rajivku- homosexual love story. “LOEV” OTT release. She is also gear- comparison, he added: “Swipe marofficial @ntnbhatia. Ashamed was Saria’s debut feature film as ing up for her web series debut right to see the way in which it and angry. So disappointed about a director, starring Dhruv Ganesh in “Fallen”, which casts her as a Sonakshi Sinha. was ripped off by Balaji and the pathetic state of intellectual and Shiv Panditt. cop. Pic: Instagram/IANS Sobhita Dhulipala Unveils Look In ‘Major’ Big B And Deepika Padukone Mumbai: Actress Sobhita Dhulipala on Friday unveiled her To Star In ‘The Intern’ Remake look in the upcoming film “Ma- jor”. She plays Pramoda, an NRI hostage trapped during the tragic 26/11 Mumbai Did attacks, inyou the Ad- see ivi Sesh-starrer. Introducingin the her character paper... on Instagram with an image, Sob- hita captioned: “I am Pramoda in #MajorTheFilm. I think of her as a lion-hearted lullaby.” Directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, Sobhita Dhulipala in the film ‘Major’. Pic: IANS “Major” is being shot in Hindi and Telugu, and will be dubbed life of 26/11 martyr Sandeep Un- the vicious attack at the Taj Ma- in Malayalam. The film is a bio- nikrishnan, the commando who hal Hotel in Mumbai. “Major” is graphical drama based on the fought Pakistani terrorists during set to release on July 2.

the hardware store is having I’ve got Poster of the Big B starrer ‘The Intern’. Pic: IANS a huge Home two rooms Mumbai: The first-look each other. to paint. poster of the upcoming Amitabh Sharing the poster on social me- Improvement Bachchan-Deepika Padukone dia, Big B tweeted: “T 3864 - One Sale? comedy “The Intern” has been more time .. Indian Adaptation of launched. Deepika, who has co- #TheIntern. Looking forward to produced the film, was earlier working with @iAmitRSharma slated to co-star with late Rishi @deepikapadukone @warner- Kapoor. The film is a remake of brosindia @SunirKheterpal @ Community Newspapers the 2015 Hollywood hit of the AthenaENM @_KaProductions same name, starring Robert De @ChromePictures @DenzD @ Niro and Anne Hathaway. Sen_Aleya @hemantchrome @ Your Local Social Network Big B and Deepika have shared gauravbose_TVW.” screen space in the films “Piku” The film is directed by Amit and “Aarakshan” earlier. The Ravindernath Sharma, whose THE WEEKLY VOICE bright yellow poster of their new previous work includes “Badhaai film presents the two stars in sil- Ho”. The Hollywood hit was di- houette form, walking towards rected by Nancy Meyers. B-14 | Friday, April 16, 2021 matrimonial www.WeeklyVoice.com

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Pie with Pretzel Crust

Delicious take on pizza - with butter chicken naan. Pic: NewsCanada (NC) Experimenting with Chicken cooking sauce set aside remaining sauce. food from around the world is a • 1/2 cup (122.5 g) plain yo- 4. Cover and marinate chicken healthy choice for families. It not gurt for 15 minutes. only keeps mealtime exciting and • 2 tsp (5.6 g) garlic, minced 5. Heat pan to medium heat and interesting, but it also encourages • 2 skinless chicken breasts, cook marinated chicken pieces adventurous eating. cut into bite-sized pieces for 5 to 8 minutes until no longer In fact, studies show that chil- • 3-4 pieces naan bread pink inside. dren who are exposed to a variety • 2 cups (226 g) cheese, shred- 6. Spread reserved yogurt sauce of flavours and foods early in life ded and divided into two equal over 3 to 4 naans. Sprinkle naans tend to be more willing to try new parts with 1 cup (113 g) of cheese. (NC) Have a sweet tooth? This 2. Melt butter in large, heat- things, allowing for a more var- • 1 1/2 (45 g) cup spinach 7. Sprinkle spinach, onion, vegan-friendly take on tradi- proof bowl in the microwave. ied and nutrient-rich diet down • 1/4 cup (29 g) red onion, cherry tomatoes (cut-side up) and tional chocolate mousse is guar- Add pretzel crumbs (you should the road. sliced cooked chicken. Top with the re- anteed to satisfy the sweet tooth have about 1 ½ cups; make a This butter chicken naan pizza • 2 cups (298 g) cherry toma- maining cheese. of every chocolate lover in your few extra or subtract as needed) is as scrumptious to eat as it is fun toes, halved 8. Bake directly on the oven house. After one bite, you’ll only to the bowl. Add sugar, then stir to make. Dive into the aromas of • Salt, to taste rack for 10 to 15 minutes or until have eyes for these kinds of pies. until evenly moist and combined. India and encourage your little Directions: cheese is melted and bubbling. Ingredients: The crumbs should hold togeth- ones to lend a helping hand in the 1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F 9. Remove from oven and let sit • 3 ½ cups whole mini pretzels er easily when pressed. If they kitchen – they’ll love adding the (205°C). for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. or thin pretzel sticks don’t, add 1 to 2 tbsp additional colourful toppings to this vibrant 2. Stir together butter chicken Explore more kid-friendly • 1 stick unsalted or vegan but- melted butter. dish. cooking sauce, yogurt, garlic and recipes inspired by cuisines from ter 3. Press crumbs into the bottom Cook time: 15 to 23 minutes salt. around the world and learn how • 3 tbsp granulated sugar and up the sizes of a 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3. Mix 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the you can win $2000 at tasteadven- • 1 (12-ounce) package soft or dish. Bake for 8 minutes, until • 1 jar (400 mL) Patak’s Butter yogurt sauce with chicken pieces; ture.ca. extra-soft or silken tofu golden and fragrant. Set aside to • 1 cup frozen banana slices cool slightly, then place in the • ½ cup almond butter freezer or refrigerator to cool Gudwali Kheer - Rice & Milk Pudding • ¼ cup Almond Breeze choc- completely until at or below room Jaggery replaces sugar in this olate almond beverage temperature. rice and milk kheer This recipe • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa 4. Make the filling: While the is from FoodFood TV channel & powder crust cools, place tofu, frozen has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor • 8 oz good-quality chopped banana, almond butter, choco- Kitchen. dark chocolate or chocolate chips late almond beverage and cocoa Ingredients: • Whipped coconut cream powder in a blender. Blend until ◦ Rice soaked / drained 1/2 cup • Chopped chocolate completely smooth. In a micro- ◦ Powdered jaggery 3/4 cup • Extra crushed pretzels wave-safe or heatproof bowl, set ◦ Milk 4 cups Directions over a pan of simmering water, ◦ Ghee 2 tablespoons 1. Make the crust: Place a rack melt chocolate and then add it to ◦ Cashewnuts 10-12 Rice-milk and jaggery pudding. Pic: Sanjeev Kapoor in the centre of the oven and pre- the blender and blend again until ◦ Raisins 2 tablespoons heat to 350°F. In the bowl of a very smooth. ◦ Green cardamom powder 1/2 cool down to room temperature. done, switch off the heat and stir food processor fitted with a steel 5. Pour filling into the cooled teaspoon When the cashewnuts and raisins till the mixture cools slightly. blade, pulse pretzels until they crust and smooth the top. Refrig- Method are lightly browned transfer them Reserve some sautéed nuts for form mostly fine crumbs with a erate until set, at least 6 hours or Heat milk in a deep non-stick into a bowl. garnishing and add the remaining few more textured pieces remain- overnight. When ready to serve, pan, add rice, mix well and cook, Place the 2nd pan back on heat, to the rice mixture and mix. ing throughout. If you don’t have top with whipped coconut cream, stirring regularly. Heat ghee in add powdered jaggery and ½ Add the jaggery water to the or prefer not to use a food proces- chocolate and pretzels as desired. another non-stick pan, add ca- cup water and stir continuously rice mixture and mix well. sor, place the pretzels in a zip- Slice and enjoy. Find more deli- shewnuts and raisins and sauté. till the jaggery dissolves. Switch Transfer the kheer into serving top bag and crush them with a cious recipes using plant-based Add cardamom powder and off the heat and let it cool down bowls, garnish with reserved nuts rolling pin. beverages at almondbreeze.ca. mix well. Switch off the heat and slightly. When the rice is fully and serve immediately. Tune in to Radio Voice 101.3 FM To know latest News, Views, Discussions, Trafﬁc Updates,Live Phone-ins and lots more!! Monday to Friday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM B-16 | Friday, April 16, 2021 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com