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Big Support For Vegetable Farming Sector, page 6 Free Bike Rides On Wednesdays In Toronto, page 13 Province Moves To Step Two Of Roadmap As Key Health Indicators Show Progress Focus On Resumption Of More Outdoor Activities And Limited Indoor Services With Small Numbers Of People TORONTO: With key public health and partners, as of June 23, 2021, over 76 per health care indicators continuing to im- cent of the population in Ontario ages 18 prove, the province-wide vaccination rate and over have received one dose of a CO- now surpassing the targets outlined in the VID-19 vaccine and over 29 per cent have province’s Roadmap to Reopen, and on received their second dose. More than 13.3 the recommendation of the Chief Medi- million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine cal Officer of Health, the Ontario govern- have been administered province-wide. ment moved the province into Step Two of Before entering Step Two, the province its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on also needed to see continued improvement Wednesday, June 30, 2021. in key public health and health care indi- “Because of the tireless work of our cators, including hospitalizations, ICU oc- health care heroes, and the record setting cupancy and the weekly cases incidence success of our vaccine rollout, we are able rates. to move into Step Two ahead of schedule After entering Step One, during the pe- on June 30 with the support of our public riod of June 11 to 17, 2021, the provincial health experts” said Premier Doug Ford. Premier Doug Ford this week visited the Orillia Vaccination Centre. He said: “Clinics like case rate decreased by 24.6 per cent. As “We are proceeding safely with the re- this are absolutely critical to Ontario’s vaccination efforts. Thank you to the amazing team of June 22, the number of patients with opening of our province and will continue here & all our frontline healthcare workers across the province.” Pic: Doug Ford COVID-19 in ICUs is 305, including 10 to work around the clock until the job is map, Ontario needed to have vaccinated weeks, ensuring a strong level of protec- patients from Manitoba, as compared to done.” 70 per cent of adults with one dose and tion against COVID-19. Thanks to the 450 two weeks ago. The province expects In order to enter Step Two of the Road- 20 per cent with two doses for at least two dedicated efforts of Ontario’s health care Continued on page 2 Trudeau Hails Multicultural Free Skills Training For Canada As ‘Example To World’ New Immigrants HAMILTON: The Ontario gov- 2021 Marks 50th Anniversary Of Policy Becoming Enshrined In Law ernment is investing $7.7 million in language and skills training OTTAWA: Prime Minister, supports to help 2,700 newcom- Justin Trudeau this week issued ers impacted by the COVID-19 the following statement on Cana- pandemic start new jobs. dian Multiculturalism Day: Through 19 programs across “Today, (on June 27) we cel- Ontario, newcomers will gain ebrate a pillar of our national the skills they need to work in character, and recognize the food manufacturing, healthcare, many contributions that people of web development, and other in- all backgrounds have made, and demand sectors while supporting continue to make, to our society. Ontario’s economic recovery and “Canada’s commitment to mul- future prosperity. Monty McNaughton ticulturalism is an example to Details were provided today the world, and at the heart of our by Monte McNaughton, Minis- Brantford will receive $250,000 success as a country. For genera- ter of Labour, Training and Skills to provide free job-focused lan- tions, Canadians have known we Poster issued by Hamilton Police to mark Multiculturalism Day. Development and Donna Skelly, guage training to 80 newcomers are stronger when we recognize MPP for Flamborough-Glan- interested in, or currently em- and honour our differences and continue to face systemic racism, “This is unacceptable and must brook. ployed in the food manufacturing diverse roots, and work together discrimination, and a lack of re- change. That is why the Govern- “The skills that newcomers sector. to build a more inclusive future sources and opportunity. ment of Canada must and will bring to Ontario play a crucial Starting in fall 2021, the project for all. “Sadly, over the last year and continue to take meaningful ac- role in driving our economy for- will include a mix of in-person “This year, we mark an impor- a half, the COVID-19 pandemic tion to right past wrongs, fight ward,” said Minister McNaugh- and online training where par- tant anniversary. Fifty years ago has revealed and deepened social, racism and discrimination, and ton. “Our job is to connect the ticipants will learn sector-specific this fall, Canada became the first health, and economic disparities, foster a fairer, more equitable so- dots and ensure newcomers have language skills, workplace health country in the world to adopt a and seen a rise in threats and vio- ciety. the support they need to pursue and safety and gain an awareness policy of multiculturalism, which lence against many of these com- “As individuals, we all have a the in-demand and fulfilling ca- of Canadian workplace culture was later enshrined in law through munities. The tragic events of the role to play in building a more reers available in their new home to start careers and succeed in the Canadian Multiculturalism past several weeks are painful inclusive and resilient country. and provide for their families. the industry. The program is be- Act. While we have made im- reminders that Canada has not The values of openness, compas- These training investments will ing delivered in partnership with portant progress toward a more always lived up to its ideals, and sion, and respect have the power go a long way to strengthening Mohawk College and Food and inclusive and equitable society that many Canadians continue to to bring us together, but they are our economy and local communi- Beverage Ontario. since then, much work remains to feel fear and insecurity simply only meaningful if we embody ties.” “I’m looking forward to work- be done. Every day, far too many because of the colour of their them. When we choose to put As part of the latest commit- ing with Mohawk College and racialized Canadians, Indigenous skin, their background, or their them into practice, we choose to ment to supporting newcomers, Food and Beverage Ontario peoples, and religious minorities faith. Continued on page 2 YMCA Hamilton/Burlington/ Continued on page 2 It Will Soon Be ‘Good-Bye’ To Dundas Street TORONTO: A City of Toronto (1742-1811). Henry Dundas was staff report going before Execu- a Scottish lawyer, politician, and tive Committee on July 6 rec- one of British Prime Minister ommends a renaming of Dundas William Pitt’s most trusted and Street and other civic assets with powerful ministers. the Dundas name. If approved by Dundas also left behind a con- Executive Committee, the report troversial legacy. The petition will then be reviewed by City called for the street to be renamed Council at its July meeting. because of Dundas’ role in delay- A petition calling for the re- ing the abolition of the Transat- naming of Dundas Street was lantic Slave Trade in the 1790s. It created in June 2020 following was not until 1807 that the Slave global discussions on racial injus- Trade Act was enacted, ending Broker tices, inequality and anti-Black Dundas St. W. Pic: City of Toronto. the slave trade in the British Em- BROKER racism, which led the public to pire. During this period, more scrutinize the origins and his- cian Henry Dundas, who was in- the British Empire. than half a million more Black tory of monuments, street names, volved in delaying the abolition Dundas Street is an example people were enslaved in British REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE parks and buildings across To- of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, of a commemorative street name, territories. The recommendation ronto. The petition objected to the causing more than half a million honouring the legacy of Henry to rename Dundas Street and oth street’s namesake, Scottish politi- Black people to be enslaved in Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville Continued on page 4 A-2 | Friday, July 2, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Overnight Camps For Children Now Allowed Bala Menon Continued from page 1 tor speedways, with spectators these positive trends to continue permitted at 25 per cent capacity; CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) over the coming days before en- • Outdoor fairs, rural exhibi- Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu tering Step Two. tions, festivals, permitted at 25 Harj Chaggar “Due to a continued improve- per cent capacity and with other Amitabh Saxena ment in key indicators, Ontario restrictions. is ready to enter Step Two of our While the province has sur- Graphic Design Roadmap, allowing us to safely passed Step Three vaccination Tamarind Tree and gradually ease public health targets, Ontario may remain in measures while continuing to Step Two for a period of approxi- Account MANAGERS stop the spread of COVID-19,” mately 21 days to allow the most Manu Ramachandran said Christine Elliott, Deputy recent vaccinations to reach their Maha Premier and Minister of Health. full effectiveness and to evaluate Step Two of the Roadmap fo- any impacts of moving to Step ONLINE MARKETING cuses on the resumption of more • Personal care services where • Outdoor sports without con- Two on key public health and MANAGER Amitabh Saxena outdoor activities and limited in- face coverings can be worn at all tact or modified to avoid contact, health care indicators. When it is door services with small numbers times, and at 25 per cent capacity with no specified limit on number determined to be safe, the prov- LEGAL ADVISOR of people where face coverings and other restrictions; of people or teams participating, ince will promptly move to Step Dr. Keshav Agnihotri are worn, with other restrictions • Outdoor dining with up to 6 with restrictions; Three of the Roadmap to Reopen. in place. This includes, but is not people per table, with exceptions • Overnight camps for children Dr. David Williams, Chief ACCOUNTS limited to: for larger households and other operating in a manner consistent Medical Officer of Health said: Asha J Singhh • Outdoor social gatherings and restrictions; with the safety guidelines pro- “While we can now begin pre- organized public events with up • Indoor religious services, duced by the Office of the Chief paring to ease public health mea- photographer to 25 people; rites, or ceremonies, including Medical Officer of Health; sures under the Roadmap, the Manohar Sagoo • Indoor social gatherings and wedding services and funeral • Outdoor sport facilities with fight against COVID-19 is not organized public events with up services permitted at up to 25 spectators permitted at 25 per over and we must continue ad- Gross Circulation: 30,000 to 5 people; per cent capacity of the particular cent capacity; hering to the public health advice CCNA Verified Circulation: 29,997 • Essential and other select re- room; • Outdoor concert venues, the- and measures currently in place Aug 14, 2015 tail permitted at 50 per cent ca- • Outdoor fitness classes -lim atres and cinemas, with specta- to maintain this great progress.” pacity; ited to the number of people who tors permitted at 25 per cent ca- • On June 11, 2021, the prov- • Non-essential retail permitted can maintain 3 metres of physical pacity; ince moved to Step One of the at 25 per cent capacity; distance; • Outdoor horse racing and mo- Roadmap to Reopen.

All advertising in The Weekly Project Will Focus On Newcomer Language Skills Voice is subject to the publisher’s Continued from page 1 skills, it not only benefits them, it approval and the advertiser agrees to indemnify the publish- on this pilot,” said Lily Lums- also benefits the local economy.” ers against claims arising from den, Senior Regional Manager, • New immigrants were among publication of any advertisement YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/ the hardest hit by COVID with an submitted by the advertiser. Brantford. “This project aims to employment loss of 12% among support newcomers and support recent immigrants compared to COPYRIGHT NOTICE Food and Beverage Manufactur- only 4% for the Canadian-born All copyright and other intellectual ers with gaining and retaining a population. property rights in the contents here of skilled labour force. • The $115 million Skills De- are the property of The Weekly Voice The COVID pandemic has velopment Fund offers funding and not that of the customer. Contents highlighted the critical need of to organizations for innovative of this publication are covered by workers being able to under- projects that address challenges copyright and offenders will be pros- stand and follow strict health and to hiring, training or retaining ecuted under the law. safety requirements. This project workers, including apprentices, The Weekly Voice will improve newcomer employ- Photo by Nathaniel Bowman on Unsplash Day. during the pandemic. 7015 Tranmere Dr, Unit # 16 ees’ English language skills to • Ontario’s Workforce Devel- Mississauga, ON L5S 1T7 keep them safe and productive over 34,000 losing their jobs. in Hamilton who are working opment Agreement, Skills Devel- Phone: (905) 795-0639 at work. It is a great demonstra- Through these programs across in or interested in employment opment Fund and SkillsAdvance Fax: (905) 795-9801 tion of the value of partnerships our province, the government is in the food manufacturing sec- Ontario are supported through www.weeklyvoice.com between community agencies, focused on ensuring new immi- tor,” said Donna Skelly, MPP for labour market transfer agree- Email: [email protected] colleges, and the private sector.” grants get the support they need. Flamborough-Glanbrook. “When ments between the Government New immigrants were among “I am so pleased that this in- immigrants are given the oppor- of Canada and the Government Agreement # 40025701 the hardest hit by COVID with vestment will target newcomers tunity to enhance their language of Ontario. 100% Of Vehicle Sales Will Be Zero-Emission By Year 2035 Ottawa: The Government of Canada 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by Canada. Taken together, is setting a mandatory target for all new 2035. It will work also with partners to de- the government is set- light-duty cars and passenger trucks sales velop interim 2025 and 2030 targets, and ting the country on a to be zero-emission by 2035, accelerat- additional mandatory measures that may clear path towards Can- ing Canada’s previous goal of 100 percent be needed beyond Canada’s light-duty ada’s new 100 percent sales by 2040. vehicle greenhouse gas emissions regula- zero-emission vehicle The announcement was made on tions. sales goal and a prosper- Wednesday by the Minister of Transport, The announcement is coupled with ex- ous net-zero emissions Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Envi- isting measures to support increased zero- economy by 2050. ronment and Climate Change, Jonathan emission vehicle adoption – from incen- The Government said Wilkinson, and the Minister of Canadian tives that help with the upfront costs of it remains committed to Heritage, Steven Guilbeault. zero-emission vehicles, to investments aligning with the most To ensure Canada gets to this goal, the in zero-emission charging infrastructure, ambitious light-duty Government will pursue a combination of to partnerships with auto manufacturers vehicle greenhouse gas investments and regulations to help Cana- which are helping them re-tool and pro- emission regulations and more resilient economy, while also dians and industry transition to achieve the duce zero-emission vehicles right here in in the United States. Supporting a strong creating good jobs. We will also continue and unified North American automotive to support the automotive sector, including sector to transition towards zero-emission through our investment of $8 billion to ac- vehicles contributes to Canada’s climate celerate the industrial transition thanks to change goals, and positions Canadian and the Net Zero Accelerator.” American workers alike to benefit. Jonayhan Wilkinson said: “We’re in- Omar Al-Ghabra said: “Only bold cli- vesting in consumer rebates, charging mate policies lead to bold results. Through stations, business tax breaks and industry measures aimed at accelerating the transi- transition costs to make the shift to zero- tion to 100 percent zero-emission vehicles emission vehicles as seamless as possible sales, we will continue building a cleaner for drivers, workers and entrepreneurs.” PM On Multiculturalism

Poster issued by Public Safety Canada to mark Multiculturalism Day.

Continued from page 1 and recognizing the invaluable contribu- shape a better tomorrow for everyone. tions that Canadians of all backgrounds “On behalf of the Government of Can- continue to make to our country. ada, I invite Canadians to celebrate Cana- “Together, we can make Canada a dian Multiculturalism Day by taking part stronger, more welcoming, and inclusive in online events and in-person activities, place.” www.WeeklyVoice.com National Friday, July 2, 2021 | A-3 New Green Municipal Fund Investments To Help Golden Horseshoe Communities Local Action Is Critical In Meeting Emission Targets, Create Jobs & Leverage Resources To Find Solutions Ottawa: The Government of Welland will receive $23,600 Canada and the Federation of Ca- to study the feasibility of build- nadian Municipalities (FCM) will ing an energy-efficient fire de- make a $1-million investment partment headquarters on a re- through FCM’s Green Munici- developed brownfield site. The pal Fund (GMF) to help reduce study will create a business case greenhouse gas (GHG) emis- for the new building, taking en- sions and improve the quality of ergy savings and return on invest- land, water, and urban transit in ment into consideration. Energy communities throughout Ontar- modelling will demonstrate the io’s Golden Horseshoe region. effects of various energy-conser- “In communities across the vation measures on the building’s country, Canadians are experi- overall energy consumption, en- encing the impacts of climate ergy costs, thermal energy de- change. By investing in initia- mand index and carbon footprint. tives that lower emissions and in- These varied initiatives high- crease the resiliency of commu- light some of the ways GMF nities, we are creating jobs and continues to build on its 20-year building Canada’s low-emission record of supporting transforma- energy future”, an official state- Cities and communities influence greenhouse emissions. Picture: FCM tive environmental initiatives at ment said. the municipal level. Ottawa has Seamus O’Regan Jr., Min- of undertaking a deep energy ret- ting its six-story headquarters to consumption at the Susan Fen- invested $1.65 billion in GMF ister of Natural Resources and rofit at Fire Station 7-1 to make it meet the Canada Green Building nell Sportsplex (formerly South since its inception, enabling mu- Joanne Vanderheyden, President a net zero energy, zero carbon or Council’s zero-carbon standard. Fletcher’s Sportsplex). nicipalities to support projects of the Federation of Canadian passive house facility. Richmond Hill will receive Burlington and the Burlington like these that leverage local re- Municipalities (FCM), made the Mississauga will receive $120,550 for a study looking at Economic Development Cor- sources to drive solutions. announcement on Monday. $175,000 to complete a GMF sig- downsizing an aging system of poration will receive $42,300 Joanne Vanderheyden said: Vaughan will receive $357,170 nature feasibility study. It will de- four contiguous online storm- to support the development of a “Our cities and communities to test the use of an on-demand velop a mandatory, performance- water management facilities and Community Improvement Plan influence half of the country’s micro-transit system around the based Green Development bringing the design of the remain- to redevelop brownfield sites to greenhouse gas emissions. That Rutherford GO Transit commuter Standard for newly constructed ing facilities in line with current help meet the City’s demand for means local action is critical. station to reduce reliance on auto- buildings, which will target emis- municipal and provincial criteria development-ready lands and at- Empowering this local expertise mobile park-and-drive conditions sions reductions through high- for water quality, water quantity tract new employers. is vital to meeting Canada’s cli- and shift away from single-occu- performance, energy-efficient and erosion control. Halton Hills receives $24,600 mate goals.” pant vehicles. The City will also and climate-resilient buildings. Brampton will receive $63,450 to study the technical and finan- Seamus O’Regan Jr. said: “Lo- receive an additional $20,300 The Region of Peel, with fund- to explore opportunities to gen- cial requirements for retrofitting cal green solutions create jobs, to conduct a study to assess the ing of $175,000, will study finan- erate and store on-site renew- its 30-year-old town hall to be- lower emissions and build a more technical and financial feasibility cially viable options for retrofit- able energy, and decrease water come a net-zero energy building. sustainable economy for all.” Work Begins On First Of Four Priority Subway Projects TORONTO: The Ontario government dorsed Premier Ford’s historic transit plan has officially broken ground on the future and agreed to pay their 40 per cent share, three-stop Scarborough Subway Exten- up to $10.7 billion, of Ontario’s four na- sion, marking the start of construction on tionally significant subway projects. the largest subway expansion in Canadian • The Scarborough Subway Extension history. will extend the Toronto Transit Commis- “For far too many decades, the people of sion’s (TTC) Line 2 7.8 km further into Scarborough have waited for better transit. Scarborough, with stations at Lawrence Today, our government is getting shovels Avenue and McCowan Road, Scarbor- in the ground and delivering on our elec- ough Centre, and Sheppard Avenue and tion promise to bring fast, convenient McCowan Road. subway service into Scarborough,” said • It is expected that the extension will Premier Ford. “This long overdue project provide an estimated 38,000 people with will create thousands of jobs, significantly walking distance access to rapid transit increase ridership capacity and cut down and see 105,000 daily boardings by 2041. daily travel times for more than a hundred • The project is estimated to support as thousand Scarborough commuters.” Ground broken for the Scarborough Subway project. Pic: Doug Ford many as 3,000 jobs during construction. In May, the province announced that • The extension is estimated to reduce Strabag was the winning team to design The project is estimated to support as In April 2019, the province announced the number of vehicle kilometres trav- and deliver the tunneling work for the many as 3,000 jobs annually during con- its historic new transit vision for the Great- elled during rush hour by 30,000 km, sig- Scarborough Subway Extension. With struction and unlock better access to em- er Toronto Area, with a preliminary esti- nificantly reducing traffic congestion and preparatory work now complete, the expe- ployment spaces, schools and other key mated cost of $28.5 billion. auto-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emis- rienced Strabag team will build the launch destinations throughout the city for Scar- In addition to the Scarborough Subway sions by 10,000 tonnes annually. shaft, where the tunnel boring machine borough residents. Extension, this plan includes the all-new • In July 2020, the Building Transit Fast- will be lowered into the ground to start To expedite work on the Scarborough Ontario Line, the Eglinton Crosstown er Act became law, providing the province tunnelling the extension next year. Subway Extension, tunnelling for the West Extension and the Yonge North Sub- with the tools to expedite the planning, de- “Since our government took office, we 7.8-kilometre extension from Kennedy way Extension. sign and construction process of the four have prioritized building much-needed Station to McCowan Road and Sheppard Last month, the federal government en- priority transit projects. transit for the people of Ontario. Our mul- Avenue will take place first. Advanced tibillion-dollar priority subway projects tunneling will be followed by contracts for for the Greater Toronto Area will not only the balance of the work. deliver improved transit but spur econom- “Our government tabled a very clear ic activity and help support our recovery plan to deliver better, faster transit for efforts as the province looks towards a neighbourhoods that have long been ne- more prosperous and brighter future,” said glected. Scarborough was at the top of our Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transpor- list,” said Stan Cho, Associate Minister of tation. Transportation. Canada Adds Three More Groups To Its List Of Terrorist Entities Ottawa: The Canadian government plan which allegedly involved detonating has added three more groups to its list of explosives and public executions of public terrorist entities threatening national secu- officials by hanging them on live -televi rity. The three groups are the Three Per- sion. centers, James Mason and Aryan Strike- James Mason is said to be an American force, reports Xinhua news agency. neo-Nazi activist group, accused of pro- There are now 77 terrorist entities listed viding ideological and tactical instruction under the Criminal Code. on how to operate a terrorist group. The Three Percenters is an anti-govern- Aryan Strikeforce, an ideologically mo- ment group linked to a recent bomb plot in tivated violent extremist group, is a UK- the US with a known presence in Canada. founded neo-Nazi group, with contacts in The Three Percenters says its main goals Canada, and it aims to carry out violent are to protect the right to bear arms, defend activities to overthrow governments, start against an “overreaching government” and a race war, and eradicate ethnic minorities, “push back against tyranny”. according to official information. Earlier this month, US prosecutors ob- The three groups’ assets can now be tained a conspiracy indictment against six frozen by banks and financial institutions, men associated with the Three Percenters, and it is a crime for Canadians to know- the latest in a series of such charges aris- ingly deal with assets of a listed entity. ing from the January 6 riot at the Capitol Anyone belonging to such a group can by former President Donald Trump’s sup- be blocked from entering Canada. Under porters. Section 83 of the Criminal Code, it is an In materials provided to reporters, the indictable offense to collect property, government referenced two of the group’s “provide or invite a person to provide, or leaders’ role in a 2020 plot to kidnap make available property or financial or Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a other related services”, to a terrorist entity. A-4 | Friday, July 2, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Project Brisa, Largest International Drug Takedown In Toronto’s Police History Over 1,000 Kg Of Cocaine, Meth, And Marijuana Transported Between Mexico, Us And Canada

TORONTO: The Toronto Po- lice Service have announced the takedown of a major international drug-smuggling ring, which saw more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine, crystal meth, and mari- juana being transported between Mexico, California, and Canada using modified tractor trailers. Dubbed Project Brisa, the six- month investigation led officers to work in partnership with Cana- dian and American law enforce- ment agencies as well as agencies throughout southwestern Ontario Insp. Tyrone Hilton with the drugs. Pic: Toronto Police Services Some of the vehicles seized during the bust. Pic: TPS and across Canada. It is alleged that between No- allegedly responsible for building of our respective communities vember 2020 and May 2021, hidden compartments within the has without question prevented investigators identified those tractor-trailers for the purposes of PROJECT BRISA CISO countless overdoses, acts of drug- responsible for transporting the smuggling large amounts of con- STATISTICS + SEIZURES related violence like shootings, illicit substances across borders traband across borders. He has and other occurrences that dimin- TOTAL DRUGS: 1000+ kg VEHICLES: 16 for sale in Canada. It is further surrendered to the police. COCAINE: 444 kg TRACTOR TRAILERS: 5 ish the quality of life for our citi- alleged this was made possible Of those arrested, nine are of CRYSTAL METH: 157 kg zens,” Toronto Police chief James MARIJUANA: 427 kg EXECUTED WARRANTS: 35+ by the installation of hydraulic Indian-origin: Gurbakhash Singh OXYCODONE: 300 pills Ramer said. The name for the op- traps in tractor-trailers, capable Grewal, 37, of Brampton, Ama- STREET VALUE: $60.7+ million PERSONS CHARGED: 20 eration was derived from the first OUTSTANDING PARTIES: 2 of smuggling 100 kilograms of rbir Singh Sarkaria, 25, of Cale- CDN CURRENCY: $966,020 seizure, when Toronto police’ substance in a single trip. don, Harbaljit Singh Toor, 46, of FIREARM: 1 COLLECTIVE CHARGES: 182 raided a tractor-trailer carrying a Twenty people were arrested Caledon, Harwinder Bhullar, 43, LOCATIONS SEARCHED consignment of hair dryers. (including one Young Person) of Caledon, Sarjant Singh Dhali- This follows another major and two suspects are currently wal, 37, of Kitchener, Gurveer bust in April this year. In an op- outstanding. Collectively, they Dhaliwal, 26, of Kitchener, Gur- eration dubbed Project Cheetah, face 182 charges. manpreet Grewal, 26, of Kitchen- Calgary law enforcement led by the York Throughout the project, in- er, Sukhwant Brar, 37, of Bramp- Regional Police arrested over Toronto vestigators identified a person ton and Parminder Gill, 33, of Winnipeg Montreal two dozen people and seized $2.3 Vancouver & GTA known as the “Trap Maker.” This Brampton. & Surrey million worth of drugand 48 fire- Kitchener man - named as Jason Hall of “The removal of this quantity Sarnia Guelph Halifax arms. Of the 27 arrested, 23 had Surrvey in British Columbia was of drugs destined for the streets Windsor London roots in India’s Punjab state. ‘Systemic Racism May Training For Up To 800 People For Be Embedded In Auto Manufacturing Sector Jobs Many Toronto Assets’ ETOBICOKE: The Ontario government is investing $7 mil- Continued from page 1 Committee and City Council, the lion to deliver training and paid er civic assets bearing the same Community Advisory Committee job placements in the automotive name follows discovery sessions, will gather naming suggestions manufacturing sector for up to extensive academic research and from their communities as part of 800 people from underrepresent- a review of over 400 global case a commitment to healing and rec- ed groups. studies, and furthers the City’s ommending new names for Dun- The project, led by the Au- commitment to anti-Black rac- das Street and other civic assets tomotive Parts Manufacturers’ ism, Indigenous truth and rec- for consideration by City Council Association (APMA), will help onciliation, as well as building next year. develop a new talent pipeline to Photo by Laurel and Michael Evans on Unsplash a more inclusive and equitable The report provides an assess- reinvigorate a sector with an ag- Toronto. ment of the cost for the City and ing workforce and help histori- in assembly line work, machine participate in paid job placement In addition to the Dundas its agencies and outlines a com- cally marginalized groups to train operation or quality assurance, sessions that last a minimum of Street renaming, the report out- munity engagement strategy and for, access, and retain good jobs. to name a few. This will energize three months. Participating em- lines guiding principles for the change management process to Details were provided by our economy, workforce and, ployers will receive up to $8,000 City’s overall framework on fulfill the renaming process. A Monte McNaughton, Minister just as importantly, create great, in supports per trainee, of which a commemorative policies and pro- transition plan would be devel- of Labour, Training and Skills local jobs that make our com- maximum of $3,000 can be used grams following a Recognition oped to support Dundas Street Development, who was joined munities stronger. We will once as a wage subsidy and $5,000 to Review examining how systemic residents and businesses in prepa- by Christine Hogarth, MPP for again make Ontario’s automative cover costs related to training. racism and discrimination may ration for the name change. Etobicoke-Lakeshore, and Kinga sector one of the most competi- The job placements and train- be embedded in City assets, com- Recommendations were de- Surma, MPP for Etobicoke-Cen- tive in the world.” ing happen concurrently, starting memorative programs and nam- veloped by a City staff working tre. Starting this month, APMA is between June 2021 and March ing policies. group which was formed follow- “Our automotive sector has working with community agen- 2022, with training tailored to The report outlines a renaming ing a request by Mayor John Tory openings across the province for cies and employment service pro- each participant by APMA and process along with a Community to City Manager Chris Murray. talented, trained and eager work- viders to place up to 100 trainees their employer, and which can Advisory Committee of Black The working group includes rep- ers,” said Minister McNaughton. per month with hundreds of auto include on-the-job training, in- and Indigenous leaders and local resentatives from City divisions, “This program will help ensure parts manufacturers across On- class or online learning. Training Dundas Street residents and busi- the City’s Confronting Anti- people who face multiple barri- tario, most of which are small and will cover manufacturing essen- nesses. Black Racism Unit and Indig- ers get access to free training and medium-sized businesses, and tials, such as problem solving, Pending approval by Executive enous Affairs Office. get on track to promising careers APMA members. Trainees will document use, basic math, proj- ect management, as well as oral communication, critical thinking and inter-personal skills. “Ours is an industry with an incredible future that is critically short of people to share in it,” said APMA president Flavio Volpe. “Partnerships like these allow us to build permanent pathways into new communities who would otherwise not have accessed this prosperity.” Applications are being accept- ed through APMA’s partner com- munity agencies, employment service providers and its 300-plus member organizations. Individu- als who wish to apply may do so through APMA’s website. This new program is part of Ontario’s $115 million Skills Development Fund, designed to support fresh ideas for training and skills development that will VISITORS, help our economy recover and prosper. • According to the Future of Davinder Singh Canadian Automotive Labour- Call For Honest Advice force, automotive manufactur- ers have a workforce comprised MONTHLY & ANNUAL PLANS - HARD TO BEAT OUR PREMIUMS largely of workers over age 45. • There were 2,280 job vacan- cies in thetransportation equip- SUPER VISA INSURANCE ment manufacturing sector. www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, July 2, 2021 | A-5 $22M Community Centre Waterloo To Get New Traffic System To Come Up In Bracebridge BRACEBRIDGE : The On- “Every community needs a & Upgraded Water Treatment Plant tario government is investing warm, safe place for our youth to over $16 million to support the connect, gather, and grow,” said Waterloo: An invest- construction of a $22 million Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister ment of $4.5-million through Multi-Use Community Centre in of Infrastructure. “That’s why our FCM’s Green Municipal Bracebridge. government continues to support Fund (GMF) has been announced The new centre will include a meaningful projects like this one, for projects that will improve the 1,000-seat arena, a modern public making a positive difference to quality of water and wastewater library, a shared community hall, the families who live in the com- treatment and the flow of traffic an accessible indoor multi-use munity, while also protecting in the region of Waterloo. field house, a common lobby area their health and well-being today, Bardish Chagger, Minister and ample on-site parking. and for many years to come.” of Diversity and Inclusion and The Ontario government is “Everyone here in Bracebridge Youth and Member of Parlia- investing in this multi-purpose knows that both the local arena ment for Waterloo, on behalf of infrastructure project that will and library are old and outdated the Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister help to strengthen and protect and the community needs new of Natural Resources, and Joanne communities, like Bracebridge, facilities,” said Norman Miller, Vanderheyden, President of 275 intersections to improve traf- model in Waterloo will be useful create jobs, and contribute to the Parliamentary Assistant to the the Federation of Canadian Mu- fic flow across the entire region. for any community concerned province’s long-term economic Minister of Intergovernmental nicipalities (FCM), announced The new system will collect data with sodium chloride contamina- recovery. Affairs and Member of Provincial the investment. that will better integrate pedes- tion in high-risk areas. “We are proud to invest in this Parliament for Parry Sound— The Regional Municipality of trians, cyclists, rapid transit and The Government of Canada state of the art, Multi-Use Com- Muskoka. “I am happy to see our Waterloo will receive $1.9-mil- emergency vehicles, leading to has invested $1.65 billion in the munity Centre that will serve the government support the construc- lion to upgrade its Hespeler improved safety and lower green- Green Municipal Fund since its great people of Bracebridge for tion of the new Community Cen- wastewater treatment plant with house gas emissions. inception. President, Federation many decades to come,” said Pre- tre. The provincial funding will a membrane-aerated bioreactor to The City of Waterloo will re- of Canadian Municipalities mier Doug Ford. “I want to con- allow for the whole planned facil- reduce operational costs, support ceive $175,000 to study the risks Bardish Chagger said: “By in- gratulate Mayor Smith, the Brace- ity to be built at one time.” future growth in the municipality, of sodium chloride infiltration vesting in municipal initiatives, bridge Town Council, the District “Thank you to Premier Ford, improve water quality, reduce en- from Stormwater Management we are supporting local green Municipality of Muskoka, Min- the Province and all those who ergy consumption and cut down Facilities in the Laurel Creek technologies that lower emissions ister Surma and MPP Miller for have supported this communi- on treatment waste. sub-watershed. This initiative and advance water management. all the hard work they’ve done to ty-changing project for Brace- In addition, the Municipality will use a ground water model Together, we are improving in- make this day happen. This has bridge,” said Graydon Smith, will receive $2.4 million to im- developed by the University of frastructure and working to meet been a true Team Ontario effort.” Mayor of the of Bracebridge. plement a new traffic system at Guelph. Testing and verifying the Canada’s climate change goals.” A-6 | Friday, July 2, 2021 national www.WeeklyVoice.com Funding To Support Research & Innovation In Ontario’s Vegetable Farming Sector Crop Research Institute In Bradford Will Install Specialized Lighting & Climate Control Equipment

Bradford Crop Research Centre. Pic: Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Innovative farming yields greater output. Photo by Iñigo De la Maza on Unsplash KING: The governments of crops before they are transplanted agriculture practices available,” benefit Ontario’s agricultural sustainable, safe, productive and Canada and Ontario are support- to the field at the beginning of the said Lisa Thompson, Ontario sector by demonstrating how nutritious food supply, now and ing agri-food innovation in the outdoor growing season. Minister of Agriculture, Food and lighting, ventilation and climate in the future.” vegetable farming sector with an This infrastructure investment Rural Affairs. “Research projects controls in greenhouse-started This investment follows other investment of $150,000 to drive will increase research capabili- such as these at Ontario Crops vegetable growing can improve efforts to enhance research in new research at the Ontario Crops ties that will lead to more sustain- Research Centre - Bradford, pro- production rates and achieve ef- the sector such as $6.5 million in Research Centre – Bradford. able vegetable farming practices, vide necessary data about veg- ficiencies to reduce cost of pro- funding for 40 projects through Details of the announcement helping farmers be more produc- etable production in muck soils duction in vegetable farming in the Ontario Agri-Food Innova- were provided on Tuesday by tive and competitive. that contribute to innovations that muck soils; tion Alliance and a $1.8 million Caroline Mulroney, MPP for “Our Government is helping strengthen the whole agri-food • Contributing to knowledge intake, under the Partnership, York-Simcoe, and Ontario’s Min- Ontario crop producers continue industry.” of how to better manage pests to support project applications ister for Transportation and for as world-leaders in agricultural “Our government is support- that can damage high value veg- through the Ontario Agri-Food Francophone Affairs, and Helena and food production,” said Mem- ing Ontario’s farmers by mak- etable crops; and Research Initiative. Jaczek, Member of Parliament ber of Parliament for Markham— ing critical investments that will “University of Guelph re- It also builds on other mea- for Markham—Stouffville. Stouffville Helena Jaczek. “This set up our agri-food sector for searchers remain continuously sures to support the agricultural Through the Canadian Agri- research will help our producers long-term success,” said Caroline committed to working for pro- sector and provincial economic cultural Partnership (the Partner- mitigate damage caused by pests Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe, ducers to develop new, evi- recovery during COVID-19 such ship), funding will support the in- and weather so they can continue and Ontario’s Minister for Trans- dence-informed, farm-tested in- as a $7.5 million intake under stallation of specialized lighting providing fresh vegetables to Ca- portation and for Francophone novations to enhance on-farm the Partnership for projects to and climate control equipment nadians and people around the Affairs. “Backing research proj- production, drive economic pros- enhance operations and competi- for the greenhouse which is part world.” ects like this will encourage in- perity, and improve the lives of tiveness on Ontario farms. of the research centre. “This research centre in Brad- novative farming in Ontario and our province’s tremendous food Dr. Lorne Hepworth, Chair of A new weather station that au- ford is an important resource for provide the agri-food sector with producers,” said Malcolm Camp- the Agricultural Research Insti- tomates the greenhouse’s climate farmers in the Holland Marsh the resources it need s to reach bell, Vice-President (Research), tute of Ontario (ARIO) SAID: control system was also installed area and across the province. The new heights.” University of Guelph. “This in- “This investment will help ensure as part of the investment. This knowledge generated through re- These greenhouse upgrades vestment in research infrastruc- Ontario maintains its competitive new automated system will help search conducted at this centre will improve crop research ca- ture will support research that advantage and lsustainability in create optimal growing condi- will lead farmers to be aware of pabilities at the Ontario Crops helps Ontario’s vegetable grow- the research and innovation of tions for greenhouse-started and embrace the most advanced Research Centre in Bradford and ers to remain at the forefront of a agri-food and agri-products. Compensation Enhanced For AgriStability Program KINCARDINE: The Government of rate from 70 per cent to 80 per cent on the Ontario is taking leadership by announc- provincial portion of approved AgriStabil- ing a provincial enhancement to the key ity claims, more money will be paid out to farm support program AgriStability and the producers who need it most.” calling on the federal government to con- “The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Grow- tribute their share. ers’ Association welcomes the increase Ontario supported the federal govern- to the provincial share of AgriStability’s ment proposal put forward in November compensation rate in Ontario. This lead- to enhance the AgriStability program by ership by the Ontario Government under- removing the Reference Margin Limit scores the need to provide support to fruit (RML) and increasing the compensation and vegetable growers who had a very dif- rate from 70 per cent to 80 per cent. In ficult 2020 and are still coping with the on- March, federal, provincial and territorial going challenges of COVID-19,” said Bill ministers agreed to the RML removal but George, Chair of OFVGA. have not reached agreement on the com- The enhancements to the AgriStability pensation rate. program will help to ensure farmers can In a proactive move to support Ontario access additional support when they need- farmers, the province has made the deci- ed it in a severe or disaster event. Farm sion to move ahead with providing the pro- business risk management programs play vincial portion of the compensation rate a vital role in the long-term competitive- increase, retroactive to the 2020 growing ness of Ontario’s agricultural sector and its season. capacity to maintain our food supply. “Ontario farmers can’t wait any longer • AgriStability is the main national in- for improvements to the AgriStability pro- The new Bloomington station is ready to officially open. (Metrolinx photo) come support program for producers and gram – so the Ontario government is tak- provides individual support based on a ing action and also calling on the federal will result in approximately $25 million change to AgriStability. Extreme price producers’ unique operation. government and other provinces to step up in increased support for Ontario farmers. volatility and processing slowdowns dra- • The Ontario agri-food sector supports as well,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of This is in addition to the $50 million in ad- matically impacted our industry in 2020,” more than 860,000 jobs in Ontario and Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “By ditional annual funding for the Risk Man- said John de Bruyn, Chair of Ontario Pork. contributes more than $47.3 billion each enhancing the AgriStability program, we agement Program that was announced in “We appreciate the Minister’s willing- year to the province’s economy. can better help those Ontario farmers who July 2020. ness to work with the industry to build risk • Enhancement of the AgriStability have been impacted by large income losses “As Minister of Agriculture, Food and management programs that work for farm- program is one of the government’s many from factors outside of their control.” Rural Affairs I’m committed to supporting ers,” said Marc Carere, Chair of Ontario initiatives to assist the agriculture sector to Over the last year risk management sup- our farmers and helping to grow our agri- Sheep Farmers. “This is a good first step in meet challenges related to the COVID-19 port for Ontario farmers has increased by food sector. Today we’re demonstrating that direction and we look forward to con- emergency, including: approximately $75 million. The provincial that by increasing the protection for our tinuing the discussions.” • The $25.5 million Agri-food Preven- increase to the compensation rate and the farmers and calling on the federal govern- Peggy Brekveld, President of Ontar- tion and Control Innovation Program to combined federal and provincial support ment to do the same,” said Thompson. io Federation of Agriculture, said: “By help reduce disruptions in business opera- annually through the removal of the RML “Ontario Pork welcomes this important choosing to increase the compensation tions and risks of COVID-19 exposure.

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REGION OF WATERLOO: The the City will enhance active transporta- governments of Canada and Ontario tion infrastructure and improve acces- are investing more than $51.2 million sibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The to protect the health, and well-being of wider asphalt multi-use-path along Lau- residents in 129 municipalities across relwood Drive, and the addition of 350 Southwestern, Midwestern and Central native trees across the City, will ensure Ontario. residents and visitors enjoy and appreci- Details were provided by Bardish ate the outdoors, while being active, and Chagger, Minister of Diversity and In- connecting with nature. clusion and Youth, on behalf of tCath- The COVID-19 Resilience Infrastruc- erine McKenna, Federal Minister of ture Stream, implemented in response to Communities and Infrastructure; Ste- the pandemic, allows the Government of phen Crawford, Parliamentary Assistant Canada to invest up to 80 per cent of to- to Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure tal eligible costs for projects in provinc- and Member of Provincial Parliament es, and up to 100 per cent for projects in for Oakville, on behalf of Kinga Surma, territories and Indigenous communities. Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; The Ontario government will invest 20 Karen Redman, Regional Chair, Region per cent of the eligible costs for projects of Waterloo; and Dave Jaworsky, Mayor across the province. of the City of Waterloo. • Through the Investing in Canada The Government of Canada is in- infrastructure plan, the Government of vesting more than $40.9 million in Canada is investing more than $180 bil- municipalities through the COVID-19 lion over 12 years in public transit proj- Resilience Infrastructure Stream of ects, green infrastructure, social infra- the Investing in Canada Infrastructure structure, trade and transportation routes, Program. The Government of Ontario is and Canada’s rural and northern commu- contributing over $10.2 million. nities. Ontario is investing $10.2 billion Funding will support the development in this program. of modern and accessible recreational • To support Canadians and commu- spaces, and the replacement of equip- nities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Millions of people across ment in health and emergency facilities. a COVID-19 Resilience Infrastruc- Other investments include increased op- ture Stream has been added to the over Ontario have received their tions for active transportation, and the $33-billion Investing in Canada Infra- renovation of municipal infrastructure structure Program to help fund pandem- COVID-19 vaccine. and community centres to provide safe ic-resilient infrastructure. Existing pro- and inclusive spaces for residents across gram streams have also been adapted to Southwestern, Midwestern and Central include more eligible project categories. Ontario. • The COVID-19 Resilience Infra- Among the projects funded, improve- structure Stream funding stream guar- ments to the Sunnyside Long Term Care antees a minimum of $100,000 to each Home in the Region of Waterloo will of the province’s 444 municipalities. Do your ensure residents have a safe and healthy Additional funding has been allocated to living space. Funding for this project in- based on a variety of factors, including cludes the purchase of two new genera- the value of infrastructure and median tors, upgrades to the HVAC system and household income in each municipality. exhaust fans to improve the air quality • Aince the beginning of the CO- part. throughout the facility. VID-19 pandemic the Government of In the City of Waterloo, upgrades to Canada has contributed $9.7 billion to pathways, parks and woodlots across 3,500 infrastructure projects. Get your Online Renewal Tool for Accessible Parking Permits shot. 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Colours: Cyan Magenta Yellow Black A-8 | Friday, July 2, 2021 opinion www.WeeklyVoice.com 5G: A New Start To The World/India New Delhi Creating An Enabling Framework And New Technology Will Be Introduced Gradually By Pradip Baijal mies and societies and the benefit of economic growth and social A break in the growth pattern development that this brings. Tra- of countries is a function of in- ditional ex-ante regulation based dustrial revolutions aided by new on market definition, dominance, technologies. Industrial Revolu- and determination of remedies tions (IR) 1.0 and 2.0 were based will continue to be important spe- on manufacturing technologies, cifically for the regulation of net- while IR 3.0 was a communica- work infrastructure access. tion revolution. IR 4.0 operated 13. More generally, there will on the same medium as 3.0, fixed be refocusing of competition line and wireless in a globalised regulation with a transition to ex- and interconnected world. The IR post symmetrical regulation (the 4.0 is a fusion of advances in Ar- same rules applied to all suppli- tificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, ers) with regulatory intervention the Internet of Things (IoT), ge- targeted at specific cases of com- netic engineering, quantum com- petitive harm, and with high lev- puting, and more. India getting ready for complete digitization across jurisdictions. Pic; IANS els of cross-sectoral cooperation. Mobile technology was in- 14. The traditional focus on troduced in India in 1995with breached WTO rules and allowed have taken place and the 5G ser- gional frequency allocation deci- SMP-based regulation was in- enabling legislation, regulations Tiananmen massacre to help Chi- vices and industries are expected sions, and worldwide technical tended to enable others to com- and sale of spectrum. Then till nese miraculous growth. to be introduced gradually and standards, maximising harmoni- pete fairly but digital platforms, 2003, the sector suffered major 3. Earlier Gordon G. Chang and advance to a full range of servic- sation etc. This supports lower- access networks, and even entire litigation and only grew to 10 many others had predicted Chi- es as ecosystem, and demand for ing the costs of equipment, and national broadband networks, million by 2003. The Regulator na’s collapse in 2001 and 2012. services grows. The ITU and the effectively enables roaming. may now sometimes be best de- sorted out major issues in 2003, But China flourished courtesy World Bank have also finalized a 9. General authorisation is to livered as virtual monopolies. and the sector grew to 100 mil- the US’ unprincipled help. Now draft program/regulation/law for be preferred and fees should be Even where competition exists lion, 10 times by 2007, and to in 2020, Chang predicts China or this purpose, where they were at negligible, set to cover admin- it is increasingly hard to define +1000 Million almost 100 times the US will flourish depending on the third draft stage in 2020. istrative costs only, so as not to markets, determine thresholds for of 2003 by 2012. On the world the performance of 5G. Everyone 6. With the increasing preva- deter investment and innovation SMP, and determine and apply rankings, India became number 2 believes these networks will run lence of digital services along but also to enhance affordability appropriate remedies. Symmetri- mobile nation from 122. In India the world and its increasing net- with manufacturing industries, for consumers. cal regulation will be based on one of the major issues was bet- worked mobile/static industries regulators are finding that they 10. Where individual facili- broad regulatory principles such ter utilisation of spectrum, ear- and services very efficiently. must address a host of new issues ties-based licences are issued, as fair, reasonable and non-dis- lier also allotted to fixed services, 4. Today, China’s 5G networks and potentially new areas of re- the number of licences should criminatory access to resources. and many other regulatory and are the most advanced in the sponsibility. Many of these focus be limited to avoid unnecessary 15. There are far more regula- spectrum issues. These could be world, and unless India is en- on online services, such as on- duplication of investment, but tory issues/areas in 5G, and also sorted out by the Regulator and abled to challenge them like the line Voice over Internet Protocol they should be subject to condi- in content being transmitted. Government with difficulty, but US did to China, post 1980, for (VoIP) or online video, and other tions that provide for open access The rules for these should be fi- led to a huge growth thereafter. 2G etc. networks, they will con- digital platforms, as well as navi- to key infrastructure on fair and nalized now rather than wait for Now we have to cross another tinue to grow. According to CCS gating the IoT, AI, data privacy, reasonable terms so as to create a other regulations to be finalised, major hurdle a subset of third and Insights, China will account for competition, cybersecurity, and competitive services market. Li- and also whether more than one fourth industrial revolution, the more than half of all 5G users by other technological challenges. censees should also be allowed to agency should be integrated. This 5G communication technology. 2022. China is also expected to 7. Shared access regimes are a share infrastructure and to merge. worked well for 2G networks. Unless we prepare well, there dominate through 2025, at which way for regulators to open spec- 11. Any application based on ITU-WB regulation leaves many would be another round of slow time it might represent 40 percent trum that is currently used by the technologies is subject to issues behind, like the continu- implementation, protracted liti- of global 5G connections, ac- incumbent services to new users. horizontal regulation by agencies ance of 2G network period. Work gation/enquiry round like in 2G cording to the GSMA. Licence-exempt spectrum bands responsible for consumer protec- has to start. and 3G. This paper explains. 5. Indians were ahead dur- have proven to be fertile ground tion, data protection, competition, 16. 5G networks have started 1. The IR 3.0 revolution turned ing many periods in the digital for innovation, as evidenced cybercrime, and so on. Whether working in China, South Korea, the world on its head.IR 4.0 con- and mobile technologies, till of by the importance of Wi-Fi and or not ICT sector-specific regu- and the US. Even if we start the tinues to do the same. course, regulations and crony Bluetooth technologies in en- latory oversight is warranted de- preparatory work today, networks 2. For the first time after 1950- capitalism blocked growth. In its abling new applications. We have pends on the functionalities of will start in 2023, according to 70, the underdeveloped Asian Report titled Making India 5G not moved beyond the concept the applications and how they Paulraj Committee schedule, countries had more growth than Ready in August, 2018 Inter-Min- of UASL, and apply ourselves are used in a sector. The priority and looking at the extra work re- the technically savvy West, cour- isterial High Level Forum for 5G afresh for new services/applica- must be to have a robust horizon- quired to be done beyond Paulraj tesy the communication revolu- (Paulraj Committee), India an- tions. We should consider mov- tal regulatory ecosystem. report, by 2024. By that time, tion in a digitally interconnected ticipated the start of 5G in 2020. ing forward to USL. 12. Given the cross-border na- China would have expanded 5G globalized world, particularly Based on the Report, the Gov- 8. Finally, regulators should ture of the Internet value chain, to the entire country and set up in China where the US set aside ernment is creating an enabling conduct a review of interna- in particular of online services, new 5G industries, and would the ideological differences and framework for development of tional best practices in terms of collaboration and harmonisation have started moving on to 6G. gave new technologies, allowed 5G services in India. Progress is spectrum licenses. This includes across jurisdictions is key to fa- (The writer is former TRAI IP thefts, circumvented and slow as many new developments adhering to international and re- cilitate the digitization of econo- chairman) Chinese Trawlers Swamp Gwadar Area; Baloch Protests By Rahul Kumar a protest rally against the federal concerns. Despite China’s bil- government for granting Chinese lions of dollars of investment, the Pakistan has given fishing trawlers fishing rights in Gwadar local people feel disenfranchised. rights to China in the Arabian Sea by issuing them licences. The Now, with the arrival of huge near Gwadar port in Balochistan. National Party and Baloch Stu- Chinese trawlers, they feel com- Now, the sea on the Baloch coast- dent Organisation had called for pletely crushed. line is dotted with hundreds of the protest rally and sit-in in front What is adding to their worry Chinese fishing boats. of the Gwadar Press Club against is that the Chinese vessels are no Pakistan has given licenses the government’s move”. ordinary boats. These are ‘factory to the Chinese trawlers causing The Baloch fishermen are ships’--commercial ships which resentment among fishermen in feeling doubly cheated. They contain food processing units to Gwadar. Pakistani newspaper were earlier displaced from their process and preserve the catch Dawn reported that hundreds of land for the China-driven Gwa- from the ocean. As the Chinese “fishermen, political workers and dar port, which remains out of trawlers have begun their large- members of civil society staged bounds for them due to security scale operations, fishermen in not Chinese fishing trawlers swamp Arabian Sea, Baloch fishermen just Balochistan but along Paki- protest.(photo:indianarrative) stan’s 1,000-km coast are now fretting about their livelihood. rine food chain. thought. ODI estimated the fleet The Chinese have swamped the Pakistan has opened up its Ex- at nearly 17,000 vessels. Pakistani coastline. Last year the clusive Economic Zone (EEZ) The ODI report said: “The Chinese trawlers were spotted at to Chinese fishing companies. ownership and operational con- the Karachi port, spreading fear Abdul Berr, Fishermen’s Coop- trol of China’s DWF fleet is both among the fisher folk in Sindh. erative Society (FCS) chairman, complex and opaque. ODI’s Trawlers are associated with told Arab News that China will analysis of a subsample of 6,122 destructive fishing as they drag help upgrade Pakistani fishing vessels found that just eight com- large nets across the ocean floor industry and increase its exports. panies owned or operated more to scoop up everything. The “Bringing Chinese trawlers for than 50 vessels. ...Complicated trawlers are equipped with nar- deep-sea fishing is in line with company structures and a lack row nets that not just catch the the government’s deep-sea fish- of transparency hamper monitor- fish but even eggs and everything ing policy and aimed at upgrad- ing and regulatory efforts. This else as well. The fishermen retain ing and modernizing fishing, be- makes it difficult for those re- what is useful commercially and sides providing job opportunities sponsible for malpractice to be throw the rest back into the sea. to local fishermen”, Berr said. held accountable”. The Pakistani fishing com- What has brought Chinese By opening up its EEZ to Chi- munity is worried because each fishing boats halfway around the nese fishing companies, Pakistan Chinese vessel can catch over ten globe to Pakistan? It is the need might be currying favour with times what a Pakistani boat can. to feed the Chinese population. the communist country for the The worry is that the entry of Chi- China’s thousands of ships take latter’s mammoth investment of nese ships will lead to massive millions of tons of seafood back $62 billion in the China Pakistan unemployment among Baloch as home--not just from Pakistan but Economic Corridor (CPEC). But well as the Sindhi fishermen. also from as far as African shores. in doing so, the Islamic Repub- What is also worrying the A report published by the lic of Pakistan just might turn its Pakistani fishermen is the fact Overseas Development Institute own people -- Sindhis and Balo- that deep-sea trawling is not just (ODI) in May 2020, just before chistan, who are anyway fighting large-scale but is also destruc- the World Oceans Day on June for independence -- against itself. tive. It not only catches the fish, 8 said that China’s Distant Water (This content is being carried but also kills the eggs, stirs up the Fishing (DWF) fleet was five to under an arrangement with indi- ocean floor and deadens the ma- eight times larger than previously anarrative.com) www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, July 2, 2021 | A-9 Joint Funding For Ground Broken For New Recreational Projects Indigenous Hub in Toronto In Town Of Ajax TORONTO: The Indigenous community in Toronto, with its allies and partners, last week cel- ebrate, on National Indigenous Peoples Day and the Summer Solstice, the ground-breaking of a new Indigenous Hub in Toronto. The new Hub will help meet criti- cal health care, spiritual, employ- ment, training and family support Indigenous Hub Groundbreaking. From left: Pete Keshane, Healer; Andre Mor- needs for a community traumati- riseau, Chair, Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHT); Stephen Diamond, Chair, cally impacted by colonization, Waterfront Toronto; Mayor John Tory, City of Toronto; Joe Hester, Executive the residential school system and Director, AHT; Nancy Martin, Executive Director, Miziwe Biik; Marian Jacko, the ‘60s Scoop’. President, AHT; Parliamentary Assistant MPP Robin Martin; Ken Tanenbaum, More than 700 virtually at- Vice-Chair of Kilmer Group. Photography by Red Works Photography. MPP Mike Harris at Wellesley. Pics: Mike Harris tended the celebration that was stored Canary heritage building rected this project for more than livestreamed. The ceremony at by Dream Unlimited Corp. (TSX. 20 years. In 2015, as a legacy of the Hub building site at Front and DRM) and Kilmer Group, along the Pan Am/Parapan AM Games, Cherry Streets featured a pipe with a purpose-built rental build- the Province of Ontario trans- ceremony conducted by Cree ing, developed by Dream, Dream ferred the land to Anishnawbe Traditional Healer Pete Kes- Impact Trust, Kilmer and Tricon Health Toronto. AHT then part- hane. Poised to be one of the first Residential (TSX: TCN). nered with Dream, Dream Impact mixed-use, purpose-built Indige- “Today’s ground breaking is Trust, Kilmer Group and Tricon nous Hubs in the country and the a major milestone, years in the Residential to co-develop the site first in the province, the milestone making. The site will be a gath- for residential and retail uses. was celebrated with a socially- ering place for the Indigenous The ground breaking was host- distanced ground breaking event people from across Turtle Island ed by Andre Morriseau, Chair and featured First Nations drum- and a home to support the recla- of Anishnawbe Health Founda- mers Young Creek and four fancy mation of culture and identity. In tion. The four-storey, 45,000 sq. MPP Mike Harris at Wellesley. Pics: Mike Harris shawl dancers, reflecting the star fact, this project will advance on ft. Anishnawbe Health Toronto blanket shawl-inspired design of many fronts including the resto- Community Health Centre will AJAX: All three levels of gov- facilities while ensuring that all the new home for Anishnawbe ration of traditional medicines offer holistic health programs and ernment will provide funds to im- community members can enjoy Health Toronto on the Hub. and green space to this block that services that integrate Indigenous prove two recreation facilities in watching, learning, and playing The 2.4-acre Indigenous Hub has an industrial past; implement- and Western approaches. Ajax. cricket for years to come. spans an entire city block at ing architectural guidelines for Neighbouring the health cen- Mark Holland, Member of Mark Holland said: “The in- Front and Cherry Streets in the Indigenous design developed for tre is the Miziwe Biik Training Parliament for Ajax, on behalf vestments provides tremendous West Don Lands. The Hub will this project; and to land owner- Institute, which will serve as the of Catherine McKenna, Fed- opportunities for our community. include the new home of Anish- ship and lease agreements with employment and training part- eral Minister of Infrastructure This will help Ajax residents stay nawbe Health Toronto (AHT), development partners that will ner. The new building will offer a and Communities; Rod Phillips, active, engage in outdoor sports, the Miziwe Biik Training Insti- guide and support the Hub for- hands-on carpentry workshop, tu- Member of Provincial Parliament host events that bring the com- tute, a childcare and family cen- ward for seven generations and toring classrooms, a business in- for Ajax, on behalf of Laurie munity together and stimulate the tre, the Canary House mixed-use more,” says Joe Hester, Execu- cubator and other multi-purpose Scott, Ontario’s Minister of In- local economy.” condominium building and re- tive Director of AHT, who has di- training spaces. frastructure; and Shaun Collier, Mayor of the Town of Ajax, an- nounced the joint funding The Government of Canada is investing over $1.3 million to- ward these projects through the Community, Culture and Rec- reation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of - DC Motor Ontario is contributing over $1.1 million, while the Town of Ajax is providing over $895,000 to these projects. The first project is the retrofit of the Ajax Community Centre basketball court. Work includes replacing court pavement, up- grading lighting, and making the court more accessible to improve public safety. The second project is the renovation of the cricket clubhouse and pitch at the Down- town Ajax Sports Campus. Improvements include the re- placement of the clubhouse roof, and updating change rooms, washrooms, and the kitchen. The facility will also undergo exten- sive upgrades that will improve accessibility, modify specta- tor seating, entranceways and walkways, enhance signage and lighting, and renovate practice fa- cilities. This project will greatly improve the quality of cricket Ontario’s Virtual Mission To Japan And South Korea TORONTO The Ontario gov- ernment concluded a success- ful virtual mission to Japan and South Korea that showcased the “Ontario Made” advantage in both automotive manufacturing and leading-edge technology. “The mission was a fantastic opportunity to connect with our friends and partners across Ja- pan and South Korea and build upon our extensive track record of industrial collaboration and technology partnership,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. A delegation of eight Ontario autotech companies showcased their pioneering technologies at the Society of Automotive Engi- neers of Japan (JSAE) conference. The province helped to coordinate business-to-business meetings for the delegate companies, in addi- tion to providing exhibitor space in the virtual Ontario pavilion and market intelligence. A-10 | Friday, July 2, 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com

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MISSISSAUGA: Mayor from this year’s two-day ribfest Rotary sponsored charities. emergency food programs. their website: “You helped us Bonnie Crombie stopped by the are going directly towards the The Food Bank provides Erin Mills Town Centre gave make the 2020 Ribfest Missis- 2021 drive-thru RotarRibfest #Mississauga Food_Bank - and healthy and nutritious food away mall gift cars to the first sauga Drive Thru such a suc- at the Erin Mills Town Centre some selected Rotary charities. for 400,000 meals every month 50 cars on each day of the event. cess, we’re doing it again! With - at the upper level parking lot A charitable entry fee of $4 through a network of over 50 The Food Bank helps provide some of your favourite fin- between Hudson’s Bay and Tim was added to every order. Pro- agencies including local food around five million meals per ger lickin’ BBQ ribs, chicken, Horton;s - to pick up some deli- ceeds will be donated to Mis- banks, pantries, meal and year. pulled pork and other carnival cious ribs for dinner! Proceeds sissauga Food Bank and other snack programs, and other Ribfest Mississauga said on treats!” Pics: Bonnie Crombie. Mail Theft Case Cracked - Many South Asians Arrested Region of Peel: After a used to forge documents. Investi- 28-year-old man from Bramp- a 26-year-old man from Bramp- Instruments, Breach , Possession six-week investigation; Officers gators also located six stolen ve- ton, Gurdip Singh, a 28-year-old ton, Rupinder Sharma a 25-year- of Identity Documents , Posses- from the 21 Division Criminal In- hicles used by suspects. man from Brampton, Harjinder old from Brampton, Joga Singh a sion of Credit Card Data, Utter vestigation Bureau have charged The below residents of Bramp- Singh, a 31-year-old man from 30-year-old from Toronto, Har- Forged Document and Possession 16 parties with over 140 offences, ton, Mississauga, and York Re- Brampton, Gurkamal Mehmi, a man Singh a 21-year-old man of a Controlled Substance, Breach including mail theft, fraud over gion have all been charged for 38-year-old man from Brampton, from Brampton and Kuldeep of Court Order etc. Further ar- $5000, identity theft, uttering a various offences: Gurvinder Kang, a 38-year-old Sandhara, a 27-year-old from rests and charges are anticipated. forged document, possession of Gurdeep Bains, a 46-year-old man from Brampton, Gurpreet Brampton. Anyone with any information is stolen property, and possession man from Brampton, Hartin- Singh, a 21-year-old man from They have been charged sepa- asked to contact the 21 Division of controlled substances. der Randhawa, a 37-year-old Brampton, Varinder Kooner, a rately with various offences: at 905-453-2121, extension 2133. As investigators scrutinized man from Brampton, Taranjeet 43-year-old man from Brampton, Theft of Mail, Fraud over $5000, or calling Peel Crime Stoppers at over 100 reports of mail thefts Virk, a 37-year-old man from Suhail Kumar, a 21-year-old man Possession of Property Obtained 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit- and mischiefs in the Region of Woodbridge, Harmeet Khakh, a from Brampton, Rattan Preetam, by Crime, Possession of Forgery ing www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. Peel between January and April of 2021, they discovered links to numerous parties residing in Brampton. In May 2021, inves- tigators began collaborating with their partners at Canada Post, Halton Regional Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and numerous financial institutions. The accused would allegedly steal mail by breaking into Can- ada Post mailboxes or individual residential mailboxes targeting cheques, credit cards, and iden- tification documents. The ac- cused’s would then allegedly al- ter and deposit the stolen cheques into various banks before with- drawing the funds fraudulently. By Wednesday, May 19, 2021, investigators began arresting the accused parties. On Wednesday, June 16 and 17, 2021, two search warrants were conducted at resi- dences in Brampton, where of- ficers located hundreds of pieces of mail, stolen/altered cheques, printers, scanners, and other tools A-12 | Friday, July 2, 2021 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Parksplayto And Summer In The 6IX Return To Provide Free Drop-In Outdoor Programs TORONTO: Mayor John Tory has announced that ParksPlayTO and Summer in the 6IX will re- turn this summer to engage To- ronto youth, children and their families at parks and outdoor spaces across the City for a sec- ond summer. Beginning Monday, July 5, ParksPlayTO will offer free drop- in and activity-based, recreation programming Monday to Friday at 74 locations. ParksPlayTO will offer activities such as exploring nature, gardening, active games, arts and crafts, family fitness, story-telling and music circles for children and their caregivers. Children age 12 and under will be welcomed to ParksPlayTO Adult caregivers are required to accompany all program partici- pants. ParksPlayTO will run morn- in themed activities. Program- and are aligned to provincial The City will also offer adapt- and adapted movement in the ing and afternoon sessions, with ming includes dance, fitness, and guidelines, including program ed and inclusive outdoor pro- park. For more information about 25 spots available at each site at sports, as well as leadership, em- capacities, physical distancing, gramming at 20 outdoor spaces adapted and inclusive outdoor a time. Programming will run for ployment, arts and media. adequate cleaning, mask wear- near community centres with programming and to register on- eight weeks from July 5 to Au- The program, which will be of- ing, signage, daily health checks washroom access throughout the line, please visit www.toronto. gust 27. fered for nine weeks from July and screening. summer. ca/city-government/accessibility- Summer in the 6IX, which will 5 until September 3 (Monday to ParksPlayTO and Summer in These programs are open for human-rights/accessibility-at- also begin on Monday July 5, is Friday), is available to all Toron- the 6IX are free drop-in programs children aged four to 12 and the-city-of-toronto/city-servic- a free program designed for To- to youth at parks across the City. and registration is not required. youth aged 13 to 29 who are liv- es-for-people-with-disabilities/ ronto youth, aged 13 to 24, offer- Health guidelines for both pro- People can head to the location ing with a disability. Programs accessible-recreation/, call 416- ing opportunities to drop in, meet grams were developed in consul- where activities are scheduled to include an adapted walking pro- 395-6128 or email aiscw@to- up with friends and participate tation with Toronto Public Health secure a spot on-site. gram for children, arts, science ronto.ca. ‘Great Indian Festival’ In Ottawa Highlights Diversity & Unity Ottawa: The Great India Festival, in collaboration with the Canadian Center for Mind- ful Habitats, virtually celebrated the Multiculturalism Day of Can- ada with vivid programs. Inaugu- rating the program by lighting the lamp, Artist Aruna Chagarlamu- di highlighted the importance of culture and expressed wishes for the grand success of the event. Initiating the panel discus- sion, the first segment of the program, Chairman of The Great India Festival and moderator of From left: Program Coordinator Pallavi Swaranjali and on right Festival Ambassador Kavita Menon. the panel discussion Prof. Rao Nanduri introduced the panelists and elucidated the importance of the theme “Connecting Canadian Culturally”. Prof. Nanduri further explained the strength of culture in uniting people. Speaking on the theme of the discussion, panelist Dr. Gyaandeo Maharajh ex- plained that the greater connec- tion will lessen the difference we see among the people and culture. From left: Prof. Rao Nanduri, Uttam Makaju and Gomathi Barooda. Reiterating the significance of culture, Dr. Maharajh stressed the opportunity to know other than other connections. Mr. Ma- Ambassador Ms. Kavitha Menon. panel discussion from the narra- that we must know our culture people and eliminating fear to ul- kaju said : “We are thankful to Starting the last segment of tors on the art of story telling. to explain other. The essence of timately foster unity. Canada for embracing multicul- the program “Canada Celebrates At the onset, Ms. Cristine human existence is no other than Mr. Uttam Makaju, the last turalism as a “Mantra” for its Folklore”, program Coordina- Mary highlighted major ele- serving other which is possible panelist, representing Canadian development and strengthening tor and Co Director of Canadian ments of story telling, where as only through connection, Dr. Ma- Newa Guthi, explained that cul- unity.” Center for Mindful Habitats Dr. other narrators discussed char- harajh further added. ture is an integral part of the In the second segment of the Pallavi Swaranjali welcomed acters, props, modes, culture to Ms. Gita Nurlaila, highlight- human psyche which cannot program , Ms. Gomathi Boorada, everyone and said that they make story telling more lively ing the issue of diversity, talked be ignored even if they are far an acclaimed dancer, presented received fifteen stories based and meaningful. At the end of about Indonesia’s unity, in spite away from their motherland. Cit- some snippets of “Canada Unity on various countries, reflect- the session, Ms. Elysse LeRoy of wide and differences among ing the activities carried out by Dance” going to happen on Au- ing human values and positivity presented some images made by its people. Guthi, Makaju revealed his ex- gust 5-8, 2021 in Ottawa. The and now they are waiting for il- herself and Ms. Megan Phenen- Ms. Nurlaila also echoed on perience that cultural connection first and second segment of the lustration for these stories. Dr. hour along with an interactive the power of culture in getting with Canadians remained deeper program was hosted by Festival Swaranjali also spoke about the guessing game. CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIED 7015 Tranmere Drive, Suite #16, Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1T7 Only $30/week Phone: 905-795-0639 = Fax: 905-795-9801 For 35 words Be Seen in 2 Newspapers Email: [email protected]

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Jyoti to Jyoti Chaudhary, with im- And Cleaning Duties, Prepare And mediate effect. www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, July 2, 2021 | A-13 Bike Share Toronto And Caa Bring Back Free Ride Wednesdays For Month Of July TORONTO: Free Ride when they purchase 10 rides another safe option of travel Wednesdays are returning to the • CAA On the Move Members around the city. Bike Share To- City of Toronto during the month (Membership for those who don’t ronto prioritizes health and safety of July. need roadside assistance) receive and has ramped up its cleaning Mayor John Tory was joined exclusive access to Bike Share program during the COVID-19 by Scott Collier Toronto Parking Toronto offers such as savings on pandemic. As bikes are regularly Authority (TPA) President, and memberships and passes. in use and exposed to the envi- Rhonda English, Chief Market- Learn more about Free Ride ronment, Bike Share continues ing Officer, CAA South Central Wednesdays: https://bikeshareto- to strongly recommend that rid- Ontario (CAA SCO) to make the ronto.com/ ers follow public health guidance announcement on Tuesday. • Bike Share Toronto is now in when using the system. The best Thanks to the Bike Share To- 20 Wards covering 200 square ki- way to prevent infection is wash ronto / CAA SCO partnership, lometres of the city. your hands and the bike before Bike Share Toronto riders will • Riders can buy a 24-hour day and after use. ride for free every Wednesday in pass for $7, and use it all day Mayor John Tory said: “Free July. Riders can take out a bike without overage charges, (pro- Ride Wednesdays have become a for up to 30 minutes, return the vided it is docked every 30 min- great way for residents to enjoy bike to any station, and take out utes), or purchase the single fare cycling in the city while being another bike for an additional for 3.25 plus tax (30-minute use). able to use the Bike Share pro- free 30-minute ride for a 24-hour • Short term passes can be pur- gram. period. chased on a smartphone using “I want to thank CAA for help- In addition to providing free PBSC the official app of Bike ing us make this possible this rides in July, Bike Share Toronto Share Toronto. year and for giving cyclists a rea- staff coordinated with the City’s • Purchase annual member- son to explore our city and our ActiveTO program to ensure ships for $99 ($8.25/month) bike paths and trails. I encourage people can get outside while still at https://bikesharetoronto.com/. residents to get outside this July, being physically distanced by ac- • 51,780 trips taken on June 5 use Bike Share and enjoy Free tivating “Valet Stations” around Pic: Bikeshare Toronto/Instagram and 6, 2021 – a new record with Ride Wednesdays!” popular ActiveTO routes. The the highest number of rides in a Rhonda English, Chief Mar- stations are staffed with Com- kiosk touch screen and select “$0 bike with the quick and easy QR single weekend. keting Officer, CAA South munity Ambassadors who have One-Day”, then insert your credit code release feature. • 27,345 rides - highest rider- Central Ontario, said: “CAA’s extra bikes and docking points to card and follow the on-screen • Explore Toronto for up to 30 ship day (of all time) June 5, partnership with Bike Share To- ensure hassle-free riding. instructions. You can also obtain minutes. Fees will apply if ride is 2021. ronto allows us to give back to How to take advantage of Free your pass on the PBSC app by over the allotted 30 minutes. • More than 12.5 million trips our members and communities in Ride Wednesdays: selecting “Purchase Access Pass” • Return your bike to any sta- have been taken on the Bike a meaningful way. By teaming up • Download the PBSC app or on the app. There is a refundable tion. Share Toronto system since its with Bike Share Toronto, we are visit https://bikesharetoronto. $20 deposit per bike. • Take out another bike for inception in 2011. continuing our longstanding his- com/to find a station near you. • After completing the trans- a free 30-minute ride as many • Ridership has increased in the tory of encouraging cycling and • Go to any of the 625 bike action, type in the code you re- times as you like for a 24-hour last 12 months, year over year advocating for the safety of all share stations between 12:01 a.m. ceived into the keypad on the left period while your pass is active. from 2,460,907 rides to 3,290,696 road users. This partnership will and 11:59 p.m. on one of the four side of the docking point of the CAA Member Exclusives: rides. (May 31, 2019-2020, com- help people find new ways to ex- Wednesdays in July. bike of your choice. If using the • Available all year, CAA pared to May 31, 2020-2021) plore the city while also staying • Select “Buy a pass” on the PBSC app, you may also unlock a Members receive four free rides Bike Share Toronto provides close to home.” S.Asian Sought Borrowing Just Got Better! 260,000 More Titles Via In Indecent Mississauga Library’s Lending Partnership Exposure Case Region of Peel – Inves- tigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau seeks assistance from the public for an Indecent Act investigation in Brampton. On Monday, February 22, 2021, Police commenced an investi- gation in the area of Rutherford Road North and Kennedy Road Members can now access libraries of Hamilton, Burlington, London and Ottawa. Pic: Mississauaga Library. North, Brampton, into reports of indecent acts that had taken place, MISSISSAUGA: It’s now card can borrow and place holds drop-down menu Mississauga Library cards are which were captured on a home easier than ever to borrow the on digital materials from any 6. Complete the sign-in process free for those of all ages who surveillance system. eBooks and audiobooks you’re of the five libraries. If the title by inputting your library card live, go to school, work or own Investigators identified one sus- looking for thanks to a partner- you’re looking for isn’t available number and pin property in Mississauga. Those pect, described as a South Asian ship between the Mississauga at the Mississauga Library, you 7. Checkout your items fol- who are 16 years old or older can male, thin build, approximately 6 Library and the Hamilton, Bur- have the option to search for and lowing the same process you use also register for a virtual library feet tall, with dark wavy hair ear lington, London and Ottawa borrow library items from any of when borrowing digital items card to access the digital cata- length. The male was wearing public libraries. Through this the other four libraries’ digital from your local library logue and many online library dark clothing and a dark hoody. partnership, Mississauga Library catalogues. Those who use the Libby by services.Visit mississaugalibrary. On Sunday, June 27, 2021, a cardholders can access 260,000 Accessing partner library ma- OverDrive app can add the part- ca for more information. 41-year-old man of no fixed ad- additional titles, including eB- terials: ner library systems to their ac- In April 2021, Council ap- dress was charged with the fol- ooks, audiobooks and digital 1. Visit the Mississauga Over- count: proved the City to enter into an lowing offences: magazines. In 2020, the library Drive homepage 1. Click on the Libby logo agreement between the Missis- • Mischief – Interfere with experienced a 48 per cent in- 2. Click Partner Libraries in top in the app and select Add a Li- sauga Library and London Public lawful use, Enjoyment or Opera- crease in eBook and audiobook right corner of the homepage brary in the side menu Library to share digital catalogues tion of Property x4 use. 3. Select the library of interest 2. Search for the partner library through Libby by Overdrive, The man was later released and The partnership makes it easier to access its catalogue by name or city (e.g. Burlington building on the agreements that is scheduled to appear at the On- for you to find the titles you’re 4. Select the item you’re inter- Public Library) already existed between Missis- tario Court of Justice in Brampton looking for. It allows Mississau- ested in borrowing or placing on 3. Select I’m Visiting from An- sauga Library and the Burling- on September 15, 2021 ga Library cardholders to access hold. You will be directed to a other Library. Select Mississauga ton and Hamilton public librar- Anyone who may have wit- more book titles, library materi- welcome page Library and put in your library ies. Council also authorized the nessed a similar incident, or has als and shared resources, while 5. 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Bay Street Fully Reopened TORONTO: The City of To- due in part to the extensive net- ronto has announced that all lanes work of underground utility infra- on Bay Street, between Dundas structure, such as water-cooling Street West and Gerrard Street energy systems, gas, hydro and West, as well as Elm Street be- telecommunications lines, that tween Elizabeth Street and Yonge workers had to navigate. Street, have reopened. Crews had difficulty accessing On May 14, a clay pipe sewer, the repair site due to high water which dates to 1878, partially and debris. They also needed to collapsed under Bay Street at Elm tunnel under the roadway, about Street. Older clay sewer pipes 15 metres, to help create addi- still exist in many cities around tional access points under the the world and have a very long roadway to bring repair materials lifespan. to the site. City crews closed the road- Bay Street begins at Queens way to make the area safe for Quay (Toronto Harbour) in the emergency underground repairs. south and ends at Davenport Crews have been working around Road in the north. It is the centre the clock to repair the sewer and of Toronto’s Financial District, have the roadway reinstated as and the Discovery District, It is quickly as possible. also one Toronto’s most densely The repairs took several weeks populated neighbourhoods, A-14 | Friday, July 2, 2021 Astro www.WeeklyVoice.com Your Fortunes This Week Weekly forecast from 2nd July to 8th July 2021 By Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma (Astrologer, Palmist , Numerologist & Vastu Consultant) Email: [email protected] / Url: http://www.premastrologer.com Contact: +91-172-2562832, 2572874 Mobile/Whats app: +917814441456/9216141456 / Facebook: www.facebook.com/askpremastrologer By Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn (March 21-April 20) (June 22-July 22) (September 24-October 23) (December 22-January 21) You are likely to let go and enjoy what A family gathering is in the offing and You are likely to lead the way on the Strengthening loving bonds are indicat- life has to offer. Friends will be loving will afford you a chance of meeting peo- academic front. Praise is in store for some ed on the romantic front. An immensely and supporting, and will readily do your ple you have not met in years. Acquiring for something that they have achieved on enjoyable time can be expected on the ac- bidding. Catching someone’s eye on the a built up property is possible for some. the professional front. ademic front. You may take the initiative romantic front cannot be ruled out! Thor- Renovation work may be undertaken for Invitation to a party or a wedding is in of resolving a family dispute amicably, oughness may be sacrificed in your eager- an ancestral house. Your efforts are likely the pipeline and will enable you to widen as your role as a peacemaker will be wel- ness to touch upon everything cursorily to prove fruitful on the academic front. your social network. comed by all. A short trip is on the cards on the academic front. You may have to Something tasked to you at work will be Chances look bright on the romantic with near and dear ones and will be most put in your bit for good health. completed most satisfactorily. front, so don’t hesitate to express your rejuvenating. Lucky No.: 9 Lucky No.: 3 love to the one close to your heart! Lucky No.: 2 Lucky Colour: Lemon Lucky Colour: Green Lucky No.: 6 Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Colour: Violet Taurus Leo Aquarius (April 21-May 20) (July 23-August 23) Scorpio (January 22-February 19) You are likely to come out tops in a No problems are foreseen on the aca- (October 24-November 22) A windfall may be expected by some professional situation. Faring well on the demic front, as you cruise along smoothly. Your financial condition is set to playing the stocks or involved in trade. academic front is a foregone conclusion. Making superior’s priority your own will improve dramatically, as money comes Company of health-conscious people Those doing their bit to shed weight may do you a whale of a good on the career to you from many sources. Someone is may act as a motivation for those feel- find encouraging signs. You are likely to front. Something promised to the family likely to prove a pillar of strength to you ing lazy to come back in shape. Alertness put your ideas into action on the social is likely to get fulfilled. Your unwavering on the academic front and help you re- on the academic front will help prevent front. Love life will turn immensely ful- attention to the one you love is likely to alise your aspirations. A job that you had mistakes. Disciplining subordinates may filling. Spouse may focus on keeping you melt his or her heart and promise to usher been eyeing for long may finally be yours. seem distasteful, but is the need of the in a happy mood in this week. Health re- in a budding romance. Your presence in a social function will be hour. Someone may expect you to under- mains excellent. Lucky No.: 5 highly appreciated. Health remains satis- take a responsibility at home. Lucky No.: 7 Lucky Colour: Red factory. Lucky No.: 9 Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky No.: 8 Lucky Colour: Sky Blue Virgo Lucky Colour: Metallic Blue Gemini (August 24-September 23) Pisces (May 21-June 21) You may need to get a second opin- Sagittarius (February 20-March 20) Your ability to act as a business nego- ion on an investment to remain on a safe (November 23-December 21) You will be bold enough to express tiator will place you in the indispensable wicket. Joining a gym or taking up some Improving the foul mood of an elder your love for someone despite the risks category of your organisation! Strong healthy activity is indicated for some. will help bring harmony back on the involved. performance on the academic front is in- Workplace competition and rivalry may home front. A journey may be undertaken on some- dicated. You derive much pleasure from take its toll, so take things easy for a Not the best time to raise a personal is- one’s invitation. Taking shortcuts where meeting and interacting with people. change! sue with the higher ups, so wait for some academics is concerned is courting disas- Strict self-discipline, where spending is You will get the chance to wrap up more time. Broad base your studies, in- ter, so take heed. Be careful in what you concerned, will keep your bank balance some pending issues at work, without too stead of getting too much into the specif- do at work, for there will be many eager brimming. Balanced diet and abstinence many interruptions. You may have to rope ics on the academic front. Those hoping to report you to the higher ups. Losing from junk food are your keys to good in some people to organise a function on to shed weight may taste success under money in betting or speculation is very health. the social front. expert guidance. real. Lucky No.: 3 Lucky No.: 1 Lucky No.: 15 Lucky No.: 3 Lucky Colour: Rust Lucky Colour: Indigo Lucky Colour: Turquoise Lucky Colour: Red

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Weekly Predictions for the the situation. Loved ones can be give them more space and time. debates between colleagues and probably what you can expect. week {3rd July to 9th July, instrumental in your progress You may experience a smooth seniors. Use some tact and di- Trivial arguments and minor 2021} and aid you in your exploits. upward transition this week as plomacy to find your way out obstacles might come in your Lucky Days: Sunday and Fri- far as matters related to the pro- of the situation. This could also way. Number 1 {SUN}: {Those day. fessional front or business are help you reassert your organi- Nevertheless, all this will born on the 1st, 10th, 19th concerned. zational skills and make people probably disappear with the and 28th in any month} Number 3 {JUPITER} Lucky Days: Sunday and Fri- confident of your consistent ap- blink of an eye, leaving behind Communicate with people {Those born on the 3rd, 12th, day. proach in life. it a trail of satisfaction. Loved who matter to you, and keep 21st and 30th in any month} Lucky Days: Monday and ones would be compassionate them updated about your future People planning to go in for Number 5 {MERCURY} Thursday. towards your decisions in life. plans. Chances are there that a partnership project or busi- {those born on the 5th, 14th They may also support them their farsightedness might save ness venture should avoid do- and 23rd in any month} Number 7 {NEPTUNE} even if they had not quite agreed you from tricky situations. Try ing so this week. Though, the It’s probably time to gear up {those born on the 7th, 16th on the same in the first instance. to reorganize your daily sched- start might be jerky, the upscale and showcase your talents to and 25th in any month} Lucky Days: Monday, ule to accommodate time for movement of the situations on the world. The restless spirit Optimism coupled with en- Wednesday and Thursday. learning and knowledge gain; the work place can put you in in you does not let you stop till thusiasm gets you loads of ac- this may aid you in the fulfill- the limelight. Acknowledge the you have achieved and accom- complishments and praises on Number 9 {MARS} {those ment of your goals and also pro- presence of people who have plished all the challenges posed the professional front. There born on the 9th, 18th and 27th pel work related decisions. believed in you and stood by to you. Chances of facing tem- could be pressure to perform in any month} Lucky Days: Sunday and Fri- your side in times of distress. porary disappointments are a bit despite some obstacles but you Chances of having conflicts day. This gesture will translate well high, but your will to excel may will probably sail through with on the work front this week for you in the future, and also come handy & aid you in win- flying colors. Domestic front is- seem a little high. Be prepared Number 2 {MOON} {Those lend you indirect support. ning over the faith of people. Be sues can possibly get resolved, to clarify your actions to people born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th Lucky Days: Monday and on the watch as far as outflow of and harmony could persist be- senior to you, at work. and 29th in any month} Thursday. finances are concerned. tween members of the family. However, your confidence Just like the tide and ebb of Lucky Days: Wednesday and Avoid getting over indulgent and faith in your capabilities the sea, this week might take Number 4 {URANUS} Thursday. with work to stay away from might aid you in getting out out and bring in a lot of differ- {Those born on the 4th, 13th, complaints of neglect from from the situation. Try and uti- ent circumstances for you in 22nd and 31st in any month} Number 6 {VENUS} {those loved ones. lize the situation to your benefit life. Keep yourself updated with The car of life is probably born on the 6th, 15th and 24th Lucky Days: Sunday and Fri- and win over the appreciation the latest developments on the gaining momentum, guiding in any month} day. of others with your dedication. work place to avoid any kind of you in accomplishing milestone You might experience a little The days look better towards miscommunication. You could after milestone. On the personal disappointment in the begin- Number 8 {SATURN} the latter part of the week sig- feel a bit troubled due to mon- front, people in a relationship ning but this will get sorted out {those born on the 8th, 17th naling a positive sign. etary matters and would need to need to be extra cautious about soon. Avoid being too practical and 26th in any month} Lucky Days: Monday and pull up your socks to get out of the feelings of their partners and with controversies concerning A pleasant week ahead is Thursday. Toronto’s Speed Devices Issued 22,635 Traffic Tickets In April TORONTO: The City of To- Road. According to the data, there areas with safety concerns, en- fine for instances where a vehicle crease road safety, reduce speed- ronto’s 50 Automated Speed En- were 1,506 repeat offenders dur- courage a wide-ranging deterrent has exceeded the posted speed ing and raise public awareness forcement (ASE) devices issued ing the month of April. The most effect and raise public awareness limit by 50 km/h or more. In- about the need to slow down and a total of 22,635 tickets in April, frequent repeat offender received about the need to slow down and stead, a summons will be issued obey posted speed limits. the fifth month of enforcement at a combined total of 15 tickets for obey posted speed limits. Signs to the registered vehicle owner The 50 ASE devices are in- the second round of locations. speeding on both Doris Avenue, have been posted at all new loca- to appear before a Justice of the stalled citywide on local, collec- Between April 1 and April 30, north of Spring Garden Avenue, tions to warn drivers in advance. Peace. tor and arterial roads in Commu- the device on Sheppard Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East, west Enforcement data for May will ASE tickets do not incur any nity Safety Zones near schools. East, west of Don Mills Road, is- of Don Mills Road. be available in the coming weeks. demerit points and do not affect a Each ward has two ASE devices sued the most tickets at 3,706, or The devices issued a total of The total payable fine amount person’s driving record. that capture and record images of 16 per cent of all tickets. 30,466 tickets in March with includes a Set Fine, which is de- Sites are selected primarily vehicles travelling in excess of The highest fine of $718 was 2,501 repeat offenders. termined by Schedule D under based on data that indicate where the posted speed limit. issued to the owner of a vehicle All 50 devices started enforce- the Provincial Offences Act, a speed and collision challenges Signage has been installed in travelling at 99 km/h in a 50 km/h ment at the third round of loca- victim fine surcharge and appli- exist near schools in Community advance of all ASE locations so speed limit zone on Sheppard tions at the beginning of June cable court costs. Under Provin- Safety Zones. that motorists are aware of their Avenue East, west of Don Mills to help reduce speeding at more cial regulations, there is no set The ASE program aims to in- presence while they drive. www.WeeklyVoice.com Matrimonial Friday, July 2, 2021 | A-15

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The COVID-19 crisis palities, Indigenous governing bodies and has made it clear that affordable housing is organizations, and non-profit organiza- key to Canada’s recovery for municipali- tions. ties across the country, including in Peel • The RHI Major Cities Stream provided Region, according to an official statement. $500 million in immediate support to 15 The announcement to this effect was pre-determined municipalities that were made by Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Fami- identified in consultation with the Federa- lies, Children and Social Development and tion of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage based on highest levels of renters in severe and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along- housing need and people experiencing side Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport homelessness. and Member of Parliament for Mississau- • Nationally, at over 4,700 units, the RHI ga Centre, Sven Spengemann, Member of has exceeded its initial target of building Parliament for Mississauga – Lakeshore, 3000 permanent affordable housing units Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair of Peel, thanks to the support of the provincial, ter- Annette Groves, Councillor for the Town ritorial and municipal governments as well of Caledon, and Cathy Haugrud, Armagh as Indigenous governing bodies. President. •Overall, new funding in Budget The investment is under the Project 2021 for the RHI will add a minimum of Stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative, Picture: CMHC 4,500 new affordable units to Canada’s with the Government of Canada invest- housing supply, building on the 4,700 units ing $2.3 million in the Armagh Housing able multi-residential homes. Investments National Housing Strategy at work.”” already funded. Expansion project in Mississauga. This made under the RHI are expected to sup- Omar Alghabra said: “We are working • The RHI has received significant inter- development will provide 10 new transi- port thousands of construction-related jobs hard to ensure that every Canadian has est from Indigenous groups, which result- tional housing units for women and their for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. a safe and affordable place to call home. ed in nearly 40% of all units created under children fleeing domestic violence. Ahmed Hussen said: “Our Government Building rapid housing in major urban the program to be targeted to Indigenous In addition, under the Major Cities is taking steps, right now, to ensure that centres like Peel Region, and addressing peoples. Stream of the RHI, the Government of every Canadian has a safe and affordable the specific needs and challenges that mu- • The RHI takes a human rights-based Canada will invest $30.3 million to help place to call home. Our investments will nicipalities face in the housing sector, is a approach to housing, serving people ex- build 67 affordable homes in Brampton, go a long way to effectively support those crucial and necessary step our government periencing or at risk of homelessness and for those who are experiencing homeless- who need it most by quickly providing has taken to end chronic homelessness. others who are among the most vulnera- ness or are at risk of experiencing home- new affordable housing units to vulnerable This housing is desperately needed in our ble, including: women and children fleeing lessness. Canadians in the Region of Peel, while ad- community and across Peel Region.” domestic violence, seniors, young adults, Delivered by CMHC, under the Na- dressing the unique barriers faced by at- •The RHI is a $1 billion program to help Indigenous peoples, people with disabili- tional Housing Strategy (NHS), RHI pro- risk communities, including seniors and address urgent housing needs of vulnera- ties, people dealing with mental health and vides capital contributions to develop new, racialized Canadians. ble Canadians, especially in the context of addiction issues, veterans, LGBTQ2+, ra- permanent affordable housing by covering “The Rapid Housing Initiative has COVID-19, through the rapid construction cialized groups, Black Canadians, and re- costs associated with modular multi-unit been a tremendous success — that’s why of affordable housing. cent immigrants or refugees. rental construction; conversion of non- through Budget 2021, we will increase • Budget 2021 provides an additional • Canada’s National Housing Strategy residential to affordable multi-residential our total program funding to $2.5 billion $1.5 billion for the RHI in 2021 – 22 to (NHS) is a 10-year, $72+ billion plan that homes; and, rehabilitation of buildings in order to rapidly build much-needed af- address the urgent housing needs of vul- will give more Canadians a place to call in disrepair and/or abandoned to afford- fordable homes across Canada. This is the nerable Canadians by providing them with home. Jag Sharma Is New President & CEO of Toronto Housing Corporation TORONTO: The Toronto ple Leaf Foods and Canada Post tion’s success in key areas such as ism, supported by the Diversity, Community Housing Corpora- Corporation. He served eight customer service excellence; es- Equity and Inclusion staff com- tion (TCHC) Board of Directors years with the City of Oshawa as tablishing Council’s strategic pri- mittee. has announced the appointment Commissioner of the Community orities and related public report- The task force is working to of Mr. Sharma following an ex- Services Department and then as ing; delivering the Town’s first encourage positive race relations tensive executive search process City Manager. He joins TCHC Financial Strategy; overseeing its with a focus on racial equity op- led by the Board. He will take from the Town of Newmarket, pandemic response; championing portunities in Newmarket and on charge on August 3, 2021. where he is now Chief Admin- Newmarket’s digital transforma- issues or activities that impact the In his new role Mr. Sharma istrative Officer reporting to the tion strategy; and establishing an Black community. brings exceptional private and Mayor and Council and leading a emerging leaders development Acting CEO Sheila Penny will public sector experience from team of 700 employees. program. He was instrumental in return to her role as TCHC’s top-tier organizations such as At the Town of Newmarket, establishing the Newmarket Task Chief Operating Officer after the Ford Motor Company, Ma- Mr. Sharma drove the organiza- Jag Sharma. Pic: TCHC Force to address anti-Black rac- Sharma takes charge. B-2 | Friday, July 2, 2021 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com National Housing Council Lists Three Priority Areas For 2021/22, Adopts Ambitious Agenda OTTAWA: The National Housing Coun- outcomes for all Canadians by providing cil has releases three key priority areas for quality and actionable recommendations 2021/22. to the Minister of Families, Children, and The recently appointed National Hous- Social Development. ing Council met at a moment in time where The Council will anchor its reports in a housing needs have been exacerbated by detailed analysis of existing evidence and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the urgency fulsome engagement with rights holders, to have a safe place to call home is more equity seeking groups, and other experts. important than ever. These unprecedented The Council is committed to engaging times have also exposed the inequalities with those in greatest need, including peo- faced by marginalized communities, and ple with lived experience of housing need in particular, more and more vulnerable and homelessness, to ensure their voices Canadians have found themselves in pre- are heard by policy makers. carious housing situations. In their inaugural meetings, the Coun- As a result, the Council has adopted an cil agreed to a Charter that established ambitious agenda that focuses on address- guiding principles that will underpin their ing three priority areas in 2021-22, with work, including independent and fearless the objective of providing concrete and ac- advice, improving housing outcomes for tionable recommendations to Ahmed Hus- Canadians, reconciliation and decoloniza- sen, Minister of Families, Children, and fectiveness of the National Housing Strat- independent, Indigenous-controlled body tion, diversity, inclusion, non-discrimina- Social Development. egy to date and identify opportunities for to create policy and administer funding for tion, participation, co-creation, communi- The three priority areas the Council has improvement to better address housing urban, rural and northern Indigenous hous- ty engagement, transparency, and urgency. identified for 2021-22 include: needs and homelessness in Canada. The ing. The Council has struck an Indigenous The Council is working closely with the 1. Progressive Realization of the Right Council will also investigate the impact of led, Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Office of the Federal Housing Advocate on to Adequate Housing – The Council will financialization of the rental housing mar- Housing working group that has begun the design and implementation of review outline a vision for what the progressive ket. work on this request and is expected to is- panels. Under the National Housing Strat- realization of the right to adequate hous- 3. Urban, Rural and Northern Indige- sue a preliminary report early this summer. egy Act, the Housing Council is mandated ing is within a Canadian context. They will nous Housing – The Council has identified This report will be followed by a public to hold review panels to review selected pinpoint expectations, duties, and respon- Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous engagement and a final report with recom- systemic housing issues under federal ju- sibilities of the Canadian government to housing as an urgent priority and as a criti- mendations. risdiction as referred by the Federal Hous- meet its international obligations as rec- cal gap in the National Housing Strategy. Embracing a human rights-based ap- ing Advocate. Review panels are a new ognized in the International Covenant on The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister proach to housing and innovative mechanism that offers the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. of Families, Children, and Social Devel- The Council is committed to advancing public, particularly members of affected 2. Improving the National Housing opment, has requested the Council inves- the progressive realization of the right to communities and groups with expertise Strategy – The Council will assess the ef- tigate options for the establishment of an adequate housing and improving housing and experience in human rights. Toronto Transferring Tchc’s Single-Family Take Care Of Your Housing To Non-Profit Housing Sector Home This Summer TORONTO: The City has repairs and responsive property completed by the end of 2022. announced that it is preparing management. The transfer of the single- to transfer Toronto Community Tenants of the single-family family housing is a component of Housing Corporation’s (TCHC) homes and selected small build- the City’s Tenants First strategy, portfolio of single-family homes ings will not lose their housing which aims to implement a plan and selected small buildings to or their subsidy, if they currently in which TCHC focuses on being the non-profit housing sector. The receive one, and will not be re- a social housing landlord, where transfer will help improve service quired to move due to the transfer buildings are kept in a good state to the tenants, bring the units into of ownership from TCHC to The of repair, and tenants are connect- a state of good repair, protect the Neighbourhood Land Trust and ed to appropriate services and are houses as affordable housing in Circle Community LandTrust. active participants in their com- perpetuity, and build capacity in The Neighbourhood Land munities. the non-profit housing sector. Trust and Circle Community Mayor John Tory said: “These A joint City-TCHC Request LandTrust will enter into social homes are an important piece for Proposals was issued as part housing agreements with the City of the City’s affordable housing of this process and two success- that will be registered on title. stock. Transferring them to The ful proponents were selected. The This will ensure that the proper- Neighbourhood Land Trust and Neighbourhood Land Trust will ties remain affordable housing in Circle Community LandTrust assume the role of landlord for perpetuity and that the City con- supports the City of Toronto’s the homes predominately located tinues to have a strong oversight objectives to improve service to in the west end of the former City role in the operations. the tenants, preserve and increase Cleaning of air-conditioner is a must. Pic: NewsCanada of Toronto with YWCA Toronto The City will sign an operating affordable housing in commu- as operating partner. agreement, as it does with all so- nities across Toronto, and build (NC) Summertime is here, and changed. This not only prolongs Circle Community LandTrust cial housing providers, to ensure capacity in the non-profit housing regardless of whether you prefer your air conditioner and furnace will assume the role of landlord the service providers deliver the sector.” to spend it indoors or out, there system’s lifespan, but it also helps for the homes in the east end, specified services as landlord, in Sheila Penny, Acting President are simple maintenance tasks you distribute airflow more evenly. Scarborough, and in other neigh- return for a subsidy from the City. and CEO, Toronto Community can do to keep your home in tip- Filters help catch airborne dust, bourhoods across the city. Both The TCHC homes being trans- Housing Corporation, said: “The top shape. mould spores, pollen, dander and successful proponents are com- ferred comprise 643 properties transfer of these assets will en- Clean your air conditioner other kinds of dirt, improving the mitted to providing and expand- with 761 units located in neigh- able Toronto Community Hous- Air conditioners provide indoor air quality. ing affordable housing options to bourhoods across the city. These ing to focus on our core business much-needed relief on sweltering Control indoor moisture low-income tenants. properties are in high demand of operating multi-residential summer days, so it’s important High moisture levels can dam- These providers have experi- as they are mostly single-family buildings and our goal of pro- to ensure your AC system is pre- age wood, cause mould and lead ence in managing social housing homes and are well integrated viding tenants with the services pared to handle the heat. A good to health issues. Invest in a hy- portfolios of single-family homes within their local communities. and supports they need to have time to clean your air conditioner grometer, an inexpensive tool and small buildings. They are Given the magnitude of the successful tenancies. The houses is before using it for the first time that will allow you to keep track committed to bringing the houses transfers, they will take some will never be sold to the private each season, as this will help it of humidity levels. Try to main- to a state of good repair and are time to complete. The property sector, and will remain in the so- function properly. tain indoor humidity in the 30 to well positioned to offer tenant- transfers are expected to begin cial housing portfolio in perpetu- Be sure to check your fur- 50 per cent range. focused services such as timely starting Q1 2022 and will be ity.” nace filter to see if it needs to be There are little things you can do to keep moisture in check. www.WeeklyVoice.com Inspect the sealing around doors (905) 795.0639 and windows for any air or wa- ter leaks and, if you find any, fix them right away. Use your home’s ventilation systems, including exhaust fans while showering or cooking. Those exhaust fans also need some TLC, so check that they’re in working condition and clean them. When days are dry, open windows to air out interiors. Keep up with seasonal mainte- nance Sheds can provide much-need- ed storage protection for your sea- sonal items, but they also need to be checked up on. 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Find a month-by-month list of summer home maintenance tips at tarion.com. www.WeeklyVoice.com realty Friday, July 2, 2021 | B-3 Orea Statement On Protections CREA Announces Partnership For Buyers & Sellers Of Homes With LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance During Pride Month Ottawa: – The Canadian and provide learning, networking Real Estate Association (CREA) and referral opportunities to our announced today a new partner- REALTOR® members across ship with the LGBTQ+ Real Es- Canada.” tate Alliance. The Alliance was The Alliance advocates on founded in June 2020 and cur- behalf of the LGBTQ+ commu- rently has more than 1,200 mem- nity on a variety of home-related bers across Canada and the U.S. topics. A U.S.-based non-profit, CREA’s new partnership with it also provides its membership The Alliance aligns with the as- with a variety of learning and sociation’s recently-announced business opportunities. It began commitment to fostering a di- accepting members in October verse, equitable, inclusive and 2020 and has more than 50 chap- anti-racist environment for their ters across the U.S., Canada and employees, volunteers and mem- Puerto Rico. bers. “We are pleased to partner with The collaboration will allow CREA and expand our reach in the partners to raise awareness of Canada,” said John Thorpe, Pres- Picture: Ontario Real Estate Association the challenges LGBTQ2+ home ident of the LGBTQ+ Real Es- buyers face in their homeowner- tate Alliance. “We look forward “Buying a home is the largest, great news for Ontario home buy- tate Services Act, 2020 and were ship journey and promote an un- to collaborating with CREA and most complex transaction most ers. OREA’s main recommendation derstanding of the cultural nuanc- their members, raising awareness Ontarians will ever make. When “Establishing a Code of Eth- as part of the Province’s review es involved in working with the of LGBTQ+ housing issues and consumers invest their life sav- ics for builders will raise profes- of Tarion and the New Home diverse LGBTQ2+ community. fighting to eliminate discrimina- ings into a home, they have a sional standards in the industry, Warranties Act. “We here at CREA are pleased tion as a barrier to homeowner- right to expect that throughout create a new enforcement mecha- I want to commend Minister to kick off Pride Month by an- ship across North America.” the process they are going to be nism for the regulator and most Romano for his swift action in nouncing our partnership with CREA recently published a protected from those who would importantly, punish bad behav- bringing forward this important the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Al- white paper featuring research violate their trust. iour in the marketplace. change that will protect home liance,” said Cliff Stevenson, that shows how homeownership The Province’s announcement These changes match up with buyers and raise professional Chair of CREA. “We are excited contributes both financial and today of the creation of a New the Code of Ethics REALTORS® standards across the industry.” to come together as champions non-financial benefits to home- Home Builder Code of Ethics is follow under the Trust in Real Es- - Tim Hudak, OREA CEO of LGBTQ2+ homeownership owners and the broader society. Canada Launches $2M Funding Initiative To Demonstrate Land Assembly Solutions For Affordable Housing Ottawa: Up to $2 million in promising practices, strategies, decision-making. fined as follows: - Land assembly for afford- funding will be available under programs, policies and technolo- Learn more about the NHS - Community Land Trusts able housing on Indigenous- the National Housing Strategy gies. Demonstrations Initiative pro- (CLTs) can be defined as a pri- managed Lands; (NHS) Demonstrations Initia- The 2021 open call compe- gram page at https://www.cmhc- vate non-profit corporation -cre - Land assembly for afford- tive - to foster innovative solu- tition is targeting one specific schl.gc.ca/en/nhs/demonstra- ated to acquire and hold land for able housing led by municipali- tions aimed at improving the area of high potential impact — tion-initiative. the benefit of a community and ties. availability of affordable hous- Community Land Trusts (CLTs) Hussen said: “Every Canadian provide secure affordable access The proposed CLT or Land ing across Canada. and Land Assembly solutions deserves a safe and affordable to land and housing for com- assembly solutions must focus Ahmed Hussen, Minister of that may ensure greater avail- place to call home. Increasing munity residents. They can be on affordable housing outcomes Families, Children and Social ability and access to land for the supply of land for affordable sector-led or community-led. and those meeting the specific Development and Minister Re- affordable housing. Successful housing requires innovative and - Land assembly solutions, in needs of NHS population groups sponsible for Canada Mort- applicants are anticipated to re- disruptive thinking. The Dem- general, can be defined as mod- will be prioritized. gage and Housing Corporation ceive funding from $100,000 to onstrations Initiative showcases els or approaches for acquiring, • Experts interested in acting (CMHC), announced the launch $250,000 per project. the best new ideas ensuring holding and managing land for as reviewers are invited to mani- of the latest call for submissions As with earlier editions of the that these can be repeated and affordable housing develop- fest their interest by writing to effective from June 22, 2021. competition, it is expected that scaled across Canada. This is ments, for the benefit of local Innovation-Research@cmhc- The NHS Demonstrations Ini- the solutions from this call will the National Housing Strategy community. schl.gc.ca tiative highlights solutions that support a culture of innovation at work”” • Examples of such solutions •The NHS includes $241 mil- support the National Housing by fostering partnerships, rep- • This call is open to those may include: lion over 10 years to support Strategy priority areas and pop- lication and scaling, as well as who wish to demonstrate Com- - Land assembly for afford- research on housing conditions, ulation groups, to spur aware- creating and disseminating real- munity Land Trusts (CLTs) and able housing led by public agen- housing finance system, market ness, knowledge and scaling of world data for evidence-based Land Assemblies solutions de- cies; stability and innovation. Support To Build Over 11,000 Homes In Ottawa Ottawa: The Governnment create new jobs and stimulate the f Canada is partnering with the economy, while providing access City of Ottawa and the Ottawa to safe, affordable homes, and Community Housing Corpora- improving the quality of life of tion (OCH) to make a major in- Canadians.” vestment in housing in Ottawa. Mona Fortier said: “Current The official announcement said events remind us that nothing it would be a $165.6 million fi- is more important than a home. nancial commitment - of which Residents of Ottawa-Vanier, and $65.4 million would be a forgiv- all Canadians, deserve a safe and able loan - for capital repairs, affordable place to call home which will occur over nine years. where they can thrive and spend The portfolio project will up- more time with their loved ones. grade and extend the lifespan “This investment will ensure of the over 11,000 units, while that the existing affordable hous- improving tenant health, safety, ing supply operated by Ottawa comfort, and overall quality of Community Housing is in good Minister Ahmed Hussen making announcement in Ottawa. Pic: CMHC life. repair and will improve the quali- The announcement was made The Ottawa Community Hous- support vulnerable populations meets their needs. These types of ty of life for its residents for years by Ahmed Hussen, Minister ing Corporation is the largest so- with an affordable place that projects in our communities help to come.” of Families, Children and So- cial and affordable housing pro- cial Development and Minister vider in Ottawa, the fourth largest responsible for Canada Mort- in Canada, managing two-thirds gage and Housing Corporation of the City’s social and affordable (CMHC), alongside Mona For- housing portfolio, and providing tier, Member of Parliament for social and affordable housing for Ottawa–Vanier and Minister of some of Ottawa’s most vulner- Middle Class Prosperity and As- able populations. sociate Minister of Finance, and The federal funding is being Catherine McKenna, Member of delivered through CMHC’s Na- Parliament for Ottawa Centre and tional Housing Co-Investment Minister of Infrastructure and Fund (NHCF), which supports Communities. new and revitalization construc- The funds will provide tenants tion of mixed-income, mixed- across the city of Ottawa safer tenure, and mixed-use affordable and more comfortable homes. housing. The NHCF is a key pil- The federal representatives lar of the Government of Cana- were joined by Laura Dudas, da’s National Housing Strategy Deputy Mayor of Ottawa, on be- (NHS). half of Jim Watson, Mayor of Ot- Hussen said: “Today’s an- tawa, Mathieu Fleury, Council- nouncement is not only about lor for Rideau-Vanier and Chair ensuring Ottawans have a roof of the OCH Board of Directors, over their heads, it’s about mak- and Stéphane Giguère, CEO of ing sure they have a home. the Ottawa Community Housing “Thanks to this investment Corporation for the announce- through the National Housing ment. Strategy, we are better able to B-4 | Friday, July 2, 2021 realty www.WeeklyVoice.com

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MARKHAM: Hyundai Cana- da recently announced the launch of the pre-sale program for the highly anticipated, electric IO- NIQ 5 Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). Pre-orders for the IONIQ 5 are now available through Hyundai Canada’s consumer site Lim- ited quantities will be available at Hyundai Canada dealerships coast-to-coast, and pricing will be announced closer to start of sales later this year. “Since the IONIQ 5 was re- vealed earlier this year, it’s the vehicle our dealers, existing customers and new fans of the mark to redefine the electric mo- Hyundai brand are most eager bility lifestyle with sustainable to experience, and we can see and innovative features. IONIQ why. IONIQ 5 offers progressive 5 is built on Hyundai’s dedicated design, the versatility, space and BEV architecture called Elec- capability of a utility vehicle, tric-Global Modular Platform with the low cost of ownership (E-GMP), enabling it to have and driving pleasure one can unique proportions on an elon- only achieve from driving fully- gated 3,000 mm wheelbase – the electric,” says Don Romano, longest wheelbase in Hyundai’s president and CEO of Hyundai North American product lineup. Canada. With short overhangs and no en- The Rapid Progression of gine bulk forward, the entire ve- Hyundai Canada’s EV Business hicle becomes useful, and with E- Hyundai Canada is committed GMP, IONIQ 5 offers innovative to leading the growth of main- interior design with eco-friendly Pics: (CNW Group/Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.) stream EV adoption in Cana- materials, reflecting Hyundai’s commitment to sustainability by da and meeting the needs of the Hyundai Canada dealers are fully NIQ 7, a large electric SUV. every customer. Customers can utilizing eco-friendly materials increasing number of consumers committed to enhancing their op- “IONIQ 5 addresses the range mate the 77.4 kWh battery pack and nature-inspired colours. interested in switching to an EV. erations in order to continue to needs and overall space and func- to two electric motor layouts, The seats, headliner, door trim, A recent example of this com- provide an exceptional EV cus- tionality concerns many custom- either with a rear motor only or floor and armrest sustainably mitment is Hyundai recently tomer experience at every turn. ers have about taking the leap to with both front and rear motors. sourced materials, such as re- making all four of its fast char- Hyundai Canada’s entire dealer drive electric. Not only is the all- The top-of-the-line dual mo- cycled PET bottles, plant-based gers located at the Hyundai Cana- network is now fully commit- new IONIQ 5 a vehicle that re- tor setup is an all-wheel drive (bio PET) yarns and natural wool da headquarters in Markham, On- ted to becoming EV-certified defines the possibilities of the EV (AWD) option producing a com- yarns, eco-processed leather with tario free and accessible to all EV in accordance with Hyundai’s lifestyle, it signals the next phase bined power output of 320 horse- plant-based extracts, and bio owners, regardless of whether or Dealership EV standards. These in Hyundai’s growing emission- power and 446 lb-ft. of torque. paint with plant extracts. not they are a Hyundai customer. standards include: upgrading free vehicle lineup,” concludes An IONIQ 5 with this configura- Where the IONIQ 5 truly IONIQ 5 joins an already well- charging capability, extensive Romano. The market and its of- tion can go from 0 to 100 kilome- shines is in its charging function- rounded emission-free portfolio training for dealership staff and ferings are evolving. The Cana- tres in just over five seconds. The ality, outclassing previous gen- at Hyundai currently consisting purchasing the necessary tools to dian customer is steadily embrac- single-motor layout (2WD) with eration competitors’ capability. of the Ioniq, the Kona EV, and the service electric vehicle batteries. ing the idea of driving electric, a rear motor and 77.4 kWh bat- IONIQ 5’s E-GMP can support NEXO fuel cell SUV. For those IONIQ 5 is part of Hyundai and in true Hyundai style, we are tery pack offers 225 horsepower both 400-V and 800-V charging seeking plug-in or hybrid op- Motor Group’s plan to introduce ready to meet them there with and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. infrastructures. tions, Hyundai offers electrified 23 BEV models and sell 1-mil- what they expect, and more.” When equipped with a single The platform offers available versions of the additional Ioniq lion BEV units worldwide by About the Hyundai IONIQ 5 motor (2WD) and the 77.4 kWh 800-V charging capability, and vehicles, Elantra, Sonata, Tucson 2025. Following the launch of IONIQ 5 is available with two battery, IONIQ 5’s targeted maxi- can accommodate 400-V charg- and Santa Fe. IONIQ 5, Hyundai will expand battery pack options: 58 kWh or mum driving range on a single ing, without the need for addi- With well over the majority its BEV lineup with IONIQ 6, a 77.4 kWh, and a range of drive charge is up to 480 kilometres. tional components or adapters. of the portfolio now electrified, midsize electric sedan, and IO- combinations to fit the needs of The IONIQ 5 sets the bench- The multi-charging system is a world’s first patented technol- ogy that operates the motor and inverter to boost 400 V to 800 V for stable charging compatibility. Strong performance blended with ultra-fast charging and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function as well as advanced connectivity and driver assistance features of- fer the ultimate in-car experience while ensuring safety. The IONIQ 5 offers a plethora of the latest advanced technology and safety features. For the first time in a Hyundai, the IONIQ 5 features a Head-Up Display (HUD) with Augmented Reality (AR) mode, turning the wind- shield into a display screen. Other features include High- way Driving Assist 2 making highway driving more conve- nient and Hyundai’s suite of proven safety technology such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist; and Intelligent Speed For Car News, Reviews, Test Drives And Great Deals voice automobile Limit Assist and Driver Attention Warning. B-6 | Friday, July 2, 2021 Auto www.WeeklyVoice.com Enhanced 2022 Kia Stinger Promises Refined Comfort, Exhilarating Drive Toronto: Kia Canada has evolved the game once again, with the introduction of the en- hanced 2022 Kia Stinger. An all- new GT Elite trim and the much- loved GT Limited trim boast refreshed impressive design, advanced safety and remarkable performance. 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Technology enhancements in include: mood lamp line on the passenger The enhanced 2022 Kia Stinger Wire, and Electronic Suspension the 2022 model include: • Upgraded cluster housing, side is here to be noticed – that’s why, • Electronic Variable Exhaust • Split-screen capability and with high-gloss black and chrome • New available suede package we’ve added a little more umph Valves produce a rich and hearty multi-device connectivity fea- ring finishes (GT Elite trim) that offers suede to this well-decorated perfor- sport exhaust sound tured within the fifth-generation • Frameless, elegant rear-view seat inserts, headliner material, mance vehicle to include: • Available Mechanical Limit- 10.25” wide navigation screen mirror pillar material, dash, door panels • 368HP 3.3L twin-turbo V6 ed-Slip Differential to deliver im- • Remote UVO Intelligence™ • Bold 10.25” navigation and sun visors engine proved drive power and outstand- app that includes remote seat screen wrapped in a high-gloss • Available red stitching and • Second-Generation, standard ing handling heating and ventilation black-fascia panel seat belts (GT Elite trim, suede All Wheel Drive tuned to offer Safety First • Smart key remote engine • Dimpled, aluminum console package) more dynamic performance The 2022 Stinger comes fully start. Hydrogen Fueling Stations For Fleets In Alberta OTTAWA: Seamus O’Regan Corporation, Zen Clean Energy the economy, create good, mid- next-generation clean energy fleet vehicles using real-world Jr., Minister of Natural Resourc- Solutions, Canadian Energy Sys- dle-class jobs and support work- technologies. Emissions Reduc- conditions, such as capabilities in es, has announced a $2.3-mil- tems Analysis Research, Bison ers in the natural resource sectors, tion Alberta, Ballard Power Sys- climates that range from -40°C to lion investment in the Alberta Transport, Trimac Transportation an official statement said. tems and Dana Inc. also invested +40°C and the ability to refuel in Zero-Emissions Truck Electrifi- and Suncor Energy, will validate Federal funding for AZETEC in the AZETEC project bringing 20–45 minutes. cation Collaboration (AZETEC) the design, manufacture and op- was provided through Natural the total funding to $9.2 million. By installing and testing cut- project. The project, led by eration of long-range fuel cell Resources Canada’s Green In- The AZETEC project addresses ting-edge technologies to sup- the Alberta Motor Transport As- electric trucks for operation be- frastructure – Electric Vehicle barriers to fuel cell electric truck port hydrogen heavy-duty trucks sociation (AMTA), in collabora- tween Calgary and Edmonton. Infrastructure Demonstration adoption by installing and test- and hydrogen infrastructure, the tion with project partners Hy- The Government is building a Program, which aims to ac- ing a hydrogen fueling station for AZETEC project is leading the drogen Technology and Energy clean energy future to strengthen celerate the market entry of highway heavy-duty commercial way toward decarbonizing the heavy-duty freight transportation sector. Fuel switching to hydro- gen is also an important early op- portunity outlined in the Hydro- gen Strategy for Canada. This announcement builds on recent global action to reduce emissions in the freight sector. As a co-lead of the Electric Vehicle Initiative under the Clean Energy Ministerial, Canada joined seven other countries in establishing a global agreement to accelerate the manufacturing and adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The government is supporting energy initiatives that will lower emissions, create healthier com- munities and provide opportuni- ties for economic development. Seamus O[Regan Jr. said: “Hydrogen’s moment has come, and Canada is leading the way. Using hydrogen in heavy-duty trucking will lower emissions, increase our competitiveness and drive clean economic growth. This is how we get to net zero by 2050.” www.WeeklyVoice.com Auto Friday, July 2, 2021 | B-7 ‘Automated Driving Can Only Serve One Purpose: To Make Driving Safer And More Comfortable’ Dr. Nicolai Martin is in charge safety and comfort. The BMW of a stimulating and highly com- Group primarily sees technology plex area of innovation at the as an enabler for using automated BMW Group, namely Automated driving and parking functions to Driving Development. It is his create a positive and emotionally job to deal with questions such engaging experience for our cus- as: what degree of automation tomers. is useful? What does the future In my view, BMW will in fu- of automation really hold for ture embody the ideal blend be- the customer? And, most impor- tween the world of automated tantly: what route is BMW taking driving, or “Ease” as we call it, to automated driving? This inter- and the pleasure of driving your- view offers intriguing insights, self, known simply as “Boost”. highlights the latest develop- Every customer should be able ments and outlines ideas for the to decide for themselves whether future. they want to take the wheel and 1. Dr. Martin, you are an engi- enjoy some dynamic driving neer at heart. What is your driv- pleasure or prefer to hand over ing force? Dr. Nicolai Martin of BMW’s Automated Driving Development. Pic: BMW the driving task in certain stress- I enjoy getting to the bottom of ful or joyless driving situations things and understanding them. example, we have observed that of switching the headlights on offering Level 3 to customers? – such as traffic jams, stop-start Competitive sport, namely wind- drivers in Europe who have our and off when passing through Our automated assistance func- traffic or parking – and use that surfing, all the way up to Olympic Driving Assistant Professional the numerous tunnels en route, it tions already perform a signifi- time for something else. level was a genuine career option, system in their car are already also keeps the vehicle within the cant part of the driving and park- 7. What can we expect from but in the end industrial engineer- driving for approx. 50 per cent speed limits and at a safe distance ing task in many situations. But the all-electric BMW iX in terms ing and automotive engineering of the time with the longitudinal from vehicles ahead. the driver must still monitor the of automated functions? came out on top. guidance function activated. The 4. How far has BMW pro- vehicle’s surroundings and is al- The BMW iX is the first model I love the sort of challenges and figure for lateral guidance is low- gressed with automated driving? ways fully responsible for how from the BMW Group to offer problems you have to really get er, but it is still used for 30 per We already have around 40 the vehicle is being driven. We automated driving and parking to grips with and are complex and cent of the driving time at present driver assistance functions in our have already introduced driv- functions based on a new tech- relevant to society at the same (calculated from 120 million ki- vehicles that are rated among the erless parking for vehicles in nology toolkit. This toolkit will time. I am fortunate enough to be lometres / approx. 31.35 million best on the market. These encom- the form of the Remote Control enable continuous improvement working with a great team on one miles driven by our customers). pass everything from the High Parking function. However, here and expansion of the driver as- of the most relevant assignments That’s a lot. The conclusion we Beam Assistant and the rear-view too the driver has to monitor sistance functions and, in the for the future of automotive mo- draw from this is that we have camera to intelligent cruise con- their vehicle and the area around medium term, highly automated bility: automated driving. created a function that truly offers trol with longitudinal and lateral it via smartphone or the vehicle driving (Level 3). On the one hand, we actively added value. guidance, complete with traffic key, and they are still responsible In the BMW iX we are also promote the development of in- 3. What role will automated light recognition. On the active for the vehicle. We will not offer creating real added value for cus- novative technologies and con- driving play in future in the con- safety side, our driver assistance Level 3 functionality (where re- tomers by grouping together indi- duct research that is virtually of text of personal mobility? systems help us to achieve the sponsibility passes from human vidual automated assistance func- academic standard. But we also A vehicle’s intelligence will highest 5 star NCAP rating, while to machine) in our vehicles until tions intelligently and according carefully consider which of the become increasingly important in the top-spec Driving Assistant it is absolutely safe and offers to relevant driving situations. The potential applications we’re actu- future. Automation of the task of Professional has already won added value. The system must new BMW Operating System 8 ally going to implement in order driving has an instrumental role awards. react safely in extreme situations makes our driver assistance func- to offer customers worldwide to play here. What started out In the USA and China, for in- – the “corner cases” as they are tions even more user-friendly. At genuine added value. with more minor features, such as stance, we offer a “hands-off” known. the same time, we have reduced 2. What added value is offered automatic control of the lighting option, which lets the driver 6. Does your approach differ controls to the essentials, ensur- by a car with automated driving functions, has today already pro- take their hands off the steering to that of your competitors? In ing that the driver can activate capability? gressed to assisted longitudinal wheel (up to 60 km/h / 37 mph), other words, is there a “BMW the optimal degree of assistance Automation basically enhances and lateral vehicle control. When although they must continue to route” to automated driving? quickly. Our focus here is on comfort and safety, as the system driving from Munich to Tuscany monitor the driving situation and We are developing automated overall, intelligent automation, drives the car consistently, where- for a holiday, for example, not remain responsible for the car. driving with a clear objective: simplification of system status as we as humans tend not to. For only does the system take care 5. And when will BMW begin to offer our customers greater and intuitive operation. Honda Targets 100% EV Sales In N. America By 2040 MARKHAM: Honda recently da brand and the other from the generation batteries for its elec- and by using fuel cell systems 1.012 million MWhof electric- announced key targets for sales Acura brand.” trified vehicles. Based on the suc- for a wide range of applications, ity per year, offsetting more than of electrified vehicles in North Global Vehicle Sales cess of this lab research, Honda including commercial trucks and 800,000 metric tons of CO2e America, with a plan to make In all major markets for electri- will undertake the verification of stationary and movable power emissions annually, the equiva- battery-electric and fuel cell elec- fication, Honda will strive to in- production technology using a sources. lent of 100,000 U.S. households tric vehicles to represent 100% crease the ratio of battery-electric demonstration line, starting this Renewable Energy worth of CO2e emissions from of its vehicle sales by 2040, pro- (EV) and fuel cell electric (FCV) fiscal year. Honda further commits to sup- household energy usage1. These gressing from sales of 40% by vehicles within overall unit sales Fuel Cell Technology plying its operations with 100% VPPAs enable Honda to fully 2030 and 80% by 2035. Toward combined to 40% by 2030, to Honda continues to view fuel renewable energy and has begun offset the remaining carbon in- these targets, Honda also plans to 80% by 2035, and then to 100% cell technology as another pillar taking significant steps to achiev- tensive grid-supplied electricity launch a series of new EV models globally by 2040. supporting the challenge toward ing this goal. Seeking to slash being used in its Ohio, Indiana, based on a new e:Architecture, Advanced Battery Technology carbon neutrality, with the expec- CO2 emissions from its North and Alabama. beginning in the second half of In order to ensure the advanced tation that hydrogen will become American manufacturing op- Safety Initiatives this decade. competitiveness of future Honda more widely accepted as a renew- erations, Honda has entered into In the area of safety, Honda These plans for North Ameri- EVs, Honda also announced the able energy source. long-term virtual power purchase has determined to strive for zero ca are in line with Honda’s new goal to make all-solid-state bat- Honda has a long history in the agreements (VPPAs) for renew- automobile and motorcycle colli- global and regional targets, which teries available for new Honda research, development and com- able wind and solar power that sion fatalities globally by 2050, were announced today by Honda EV models to be introduced in mercialization of fuel cell tech- cover more than 60% of the elec- involving Honda products. global president & CEO Toshihi- the second half of the 2020s. nologies, and while continuing its tricity that Honda uses in North Since many motorcycle colli- ro Mibe, as part of the company’s Honda is conducting indepen- current collaboration with GM, America. Honda’s combined sion fatalities involve automo- renewed commitment to advanc- dent research on all-solid-state Honda will strive to reduce costs agreements for the output of 320 biles, Honda will strive to apply es in safety and environmental batteries to increase the capac- and realize a “hydrogen society” MW of renewable generation ca- its omnidirectional ADAS to all technology. ity and lower the cost of the next by expanding its lineup of FCVs pacity result in the purchase of new automobile models. Honda Commitment In making the announcement, Mibe said that Honda sees the reduction of the company’s envi- ronmental impact and realization of safety advances to protect hu- man lives as the two major chal- lenges facing the company. Accordingly, Honda is formal- izing its goals for achieving car- bon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050, as well as zero traffic collision fa- talities involving Honda automo- biles and motorcycles globally by 2050. e:Architecture EV Platform Starting from the second half of the 2020s, Honda will launch a series of new EV models which adopt e:Architecture, a complete- ly new EV platform led by Hon- da. These EV models will first be introduced to the North American market, and then to other regions of the world. “Moreover, Honda is jointly developing two large sized EV models using GM’s Ultium bat- teries. We are planning to intro- duce these SUVs to the North American market in model year 2024 vehicles, one from the Hon- B-8 | Friday, July 2, 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com www.WeeklyVoice.com Friday, July 2, 2021 | B-9 voice entertainment Nikki, India’s Transgender Model, Happy With Acceptance Mumbai: India’s first trans- gender model Nikki Chawla is happy with the recognition and acceptance the LGBTQ+ commu- nity has received, especially over the last 10 years. “Earlier, I just knew two words -- gay and lesbian -- and it was only when I turned 17 or 18 that I got to know much about it,” she says.

Nikki Chawla. Pic: IANS She adds: “I was in Delhi when someone asked me if I am from the LGBTQ community, at first I was like which community is this, then later I learnt about it. If we compare the last 10 years, it’s Nikki Tamboli Grooves In New Party Track... been 10 years for me also wherein I openly spoke about myself, too. “Bigg Boss 14” housemate Nikki Tamboli and sing- al rap lyrics by Asli Gold. “Shanti” features Millind “Things have changed for good in the last 10 years because that er Millind Gaba can be seen grooving together in an wooing Nikki during a karaoke session. was the time when our fight start- pary number titled “Shanti”. The track to release last Says Millind: “It was great to have Nikki Tamboli ed. So, over the years people’s week. Nikki said: “It was an absolute blast shooting on this track. ‘Shanti’ is a very upbeat, peppy track thinking has changed because of this track with Millind Gaba. We had a lot of fun on that makes you want to g roove and dance.” the way some people from our community shared their thoughts the sets and that’s come through in the music video Currently Nikki is in Cape Town, shooting for the and educated the people. of Shanti.” stunt based reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi” sea- “And thanks to the media, too, The music and lyrics are by Millind and addition- son 11 hosted by Rohit Shetty. who showed the real thing and not

some spiced up drama.” Neetu Kapoor’s ‘World’ Raveena Tandon Concerned Includes Ranbir, Alia, About Animals Dying On Roads And Riddhima Mumbai: Neetu Kapoor on tion with the picture that current- Monday shared a glimpse of what ly has 41.3K likes on the website. she terms “my world” through an Neetu and Rishi Kapoor had Instagram picture. The photo fea- tied the knot on January 22, tures Alia Bhatt with her son Ran- 1980. Rishi Kapoor passed away bir Kapoor, daughter Riddhima in Mumbai on April 30 last year Kapoor Sahni and granddaughter after a two-year battle with leu- Samaira. kemia. In the image, Neetu, Ranbir, Meanwhile, Neetu is gearing Alia, Riddhima and Samaira up for making a comeback on the pose for the camera flaunting big big screen with “Jug Jugg Jeeyo”, smiles. “My world,” wrote late which also stars Anil Kapoor, Va- actor Rishi Kapoor’s wife as cap- run Dhawan and Kiara Advani.

Raveena Tandon - concern for animals. Pic: Instagram/IANS

MumbaI: Raveena Tandon these !! Off on a late start, but roadkills, need of the hour for took to social media on Sunday got lucky as we were entering the our state governments to lessen to express her concern for ani- park through the #magadhigate. traffic movement on these roads mals that die while trying to cross Saw the magnificent #bajrangth- stop cutting through forests and the roads. The actress shared etiger leaping over and crossing make more overhead wildlife photographs and videos of a ti- the road into the other part of the crossings.#bandhavgarh,” added ger named ‘Bajrang’ which she jungle,” Raveena wrote in an Ins- the actress. spotted during a safari tour in- tagram post. Raveena checked into the side the Bandhavgarh Tiger Re- “Luckily these truck drivers Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve earli- serve, Madhya Pradesh. In one of were decent enough to respect er this week along with her fami- the videos, Bajrang can be seen and give him his space for a ly. Sharing photographs of herself crossing a road to travel to the safe crossing, a lot of our wild- on Instagram, the actress wrote: other part of the jungle. life isn’t that lucky, we lose a “When you follow your passion, Neetu Kapoor in her ‘world’. Pic: Instagram/IANS “And great days are made of lot of our beautiful wildlife in you start living your dream...” Bollywood Remembers Its Legendary Musician R. D. Burman Mumbai: Bollywood celebrities -- ac- niversary. I pay my humble tribute to his cians is increasing by the day.” Singer Shilpa Rao tweeted, “Happy tors, musicians and filmmakers took to so- memories and music.)” Singer Adnan Sami shared, “Remem- Birthday Pancham Da. May we keep learn- cial media on Sunday to remember music Poet-lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar bering one of my all time favourites ‘Pan- ing from you to feed our child like outlook composer Rahul Dev Burman on his birth wrote, “Today on June 27 it is RD Bur- cham da’ on his birth anniversary! What an towards life. Here’s to the genius.” anniversary. man’s birth anniversary. Time is always incredible range of genres in his evergreen Other directors, singers, producers and Taking to Twitter, Lata Mangeshkar kind to genuinely great people, it keeps music. I am forever indebted to him for stars also paid tributes to the great musi- wrote in Hindi, “Who does not know R enlarging the image of a genius more the love and encouragement he bestowed cian who is remembered for his innumer- D Burman. He was a prince by birth and and more. No surprise that his popularity upon me when I met him as a kid. May able memorable songs in scores of Bolly- the king of music. Today is his birth an- among the gen next and the young musi- God bless his soul! #RDBurman.” wood blockbuster movies. B-10 | Friday, July 2, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com Scams Unlimited Srk Promises Fans A Lot Of Movies, Continue Trending On Says He Is In ‘Rebuilding’ Phase Mumbai: Bollywood super- star Shah Rukh Khan engaged in a fun Twitter conversation with India Ott Platforms fans on Friday. Using trademark humour, sarcasm and charming personality, the actor responded to curious questions and prom- ised to gift them a lot of movies! “Movie release might not be a good option right now, how about a Dance Number .. which might hold us for some time?” asked a Scams unlimited now a rage on OTT. Pic: IANS fan. New Delhi: In the era of ing execution, series makes for a SRK replied: “Nahi yaar ab toh OTT, no amount of content or gripping tale. bahut saari movies hi aayengi. (No my friend, a lot of movies are trends is ever enough. Creators MAHARANI in the pipeline).” have to consistently churn out The recent series “Maharani” Asked when would his next original films and web series that had Huma Qureshi in lead role, film release, the actor tweeted: keeps the audience on the edge. and is set in Bihar of the 1990s. “Right now with the situation I Oone of the themes that has The SonyLIV show is inspired by think it’s prudent to make film captured imagination of OTT the controversial fodder scam and release schedules with a bit of makers is the scam. Drama based loosely based on Rabri Devi’s patience.” on true stories of scams set up an tenure as the state’s chief minis- Shah Rukh also hinted that his interesting cocktail of crime and ter after Lalu Prasad Yadav had production house Red Chillies drama, and many such shows and to quit. In the series, Rani Bharti Entertainment is backing “very films caught the interest of the au- played by Huma is shown to be- masaaledaar movies”! dience during the lockdown. come chief minister after her hus- On being asked: “@iam- Various digital streaming plat- band and Bihar CM Bheem Singh Shah Rukh Khan - to be back soon on screen. Pic: IANS srk what’s cooking in @Red- forms have encashed these dark Bharti (Sohum Shah) becomes ChilliesEnt kitchen these days?”, asked a fan, to which Shah Rukh to do it better!!!” replied the ac- storiest. The subject continues to paralysed after being shot by as- the actor-producer replied: “Some replied: “Rebuilding”. tor. How does it feel to complete inspire storylines, and many more sassins. very masaaledaar movies”. A user asked whether SRK is 30 years in Bollywood? SRK re- shows based on scams are on the JAMTARA: SABKA Quizzed if he is doing a film currently “berozgaar” or jobless. plied: “It’s the best 30 years of way. IANS lists a few shows and NUMBER AYEGA with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, To this, the actor responded: “Jo my life and still counting...” films that have made a mark, and An ensemble cast of new actors SRK replied: “Just going to call kuch nahi karte...woh (people Early on Friday, the actor had ones that are coming up. took the series to the next level. him and request him... he sleeps who don’t do anything...they)...” tweeted to express his love and SCAM 1992: THE The Netflix show takes the audi- late!!” When a fan asked how his gratitude to fans. “Been work- HARSHAD MEHTA STORY ence through the dark crime of Asked if he plans to make any health was, the actor replied: “Not ing. Just saw the ‘overwhelmed Although there were other credit card scam operated from announcements in the near fu- as amazing as John Abraham but ness’ of the lov of nearly 30 yrs u scam stories before this, Hansal the small town of Jamtara. The ture, Shah Rukh sarcastically holding my own...ha ha.” r showering on me here. Mehta’s “Scam 1992” is widely fictionalised show is inspired replied: “Loudspeakers make “Which is the most inspiring “Realised it’s more than half being seen as a trendsetter of by true events, narrating an en- announcement...I will gently thing that you learnt on the jour- my life in the service of hoping to sorts. The series on Sony Liv was grossing tale of a sleepy district allow my films to enter your ney of 29 years?” enquired a fan. entertain u all. Will take out time adapted from journalist Sucheta in Jharkhand that emerged as the hearts...soon.” “Not inspiring but the truth... tomorrow & share some love Dalal and Debashish Basu’s book biggest den of cyber-crime a few “What phase of life do you everybody who doesn’t do the back personally. Thx needed to “The Scam: Who Won, Who years ago. think you are right now sir?” work you are best at, knows how feel loved...” he wrote. Lost, Who Got Away”. The series THE BIG BULL is one of the biggest hits of 2020. Another adaptation on Harshad “Scam 1992” follows the life of Mehta’s scam, Abhishek Bach- Karan Mehra In Domestic Violence Case Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker chan starrer “The Big Bull” was New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) who took the stock market to diz- meant to be a theatrical release. TV actress Nisha Rawal has reg- zying heights and his catastrophic Hence, the film’s plot was- in istered a complaint of domestic downfall. Pratik Gandhi por- clined more towards fiction based violence against estranged hus- trayed Mehta as a scamster and on the life of Harshad Mehta, band, TV actor Karan Mehra, and as a victim, establishing himself replete with his love life, melo- Mumbai Police have filed a case as one of the most exciting new drama and songs. against him. faces in the OTT scene. SCAM 2003 According to the complaint AASHRAM Taking a cue from the success filed on June 25, Nisha has made Prakash Jha’s “Aashram” sea- of scam stories, the makers of allegations not just against Karan sons one and two garnered a lot “Scam 1992” are readying “Scam but also on his family members of interest among the audience, 2003: The Curious Case Of Ab- Kunal Mehra, Bela Mehra and which awaits season three on dul Karim Telgi”. The show will Ajay Mehra. MX Player. Bobby Deol portrays be adapted from the Hindi book Apart from allegation of vio- Baba Nirala Kashipur wala, in a “Reporter Ki Diary” authored lence against Nisha, the com- series that captures the journey of by reporter Sanjay Singh, who is plaint states Karan withdrew over the imposter from a small-time credited with breaking the story Rs 1 crore from her bank account. Karan Mehra and his wife Nisha Rawal . Pic: IANS soothsayer to India’s top God- of the scam back in the time. The According to an India Today man. Propped by some excep- story is inspired from the 2003 Report, the police have made Police Station that a bleeding bail. In a press conference, Nisha tional acting by Chandan Roy Stamp Paper Scam masterminded no arrests so far.Earlier in May, injury on her forehead had been subsequently had also made ac- Sanyal and Anupriya Goenka, by Abdul Karim Telgi. The show Karan was arrested after Nisha inflicted by him. cusations of extra-marital affair besides Jha’ trademark pulsat- will release in 2022 on SonyLIV. reported at Mumbai’s Goregaon Karan had later been let out on against Karan.

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Shahid Kapoor flaunts his muscles. Pic: IANS Mumbai: Bollywood actor “Getting back to the #pump,” Shahid Kapoor flaunts pumped- he wrote as the caption. His pic- up biceps in his social media post ture on the photo-sharing website on Monday. has garnered over 190K likes. The picture on Instagram Shahid will be seen next in shows the actor in a beige vest the film “Jersey”, which also and black baseball cap. He sports features his father Pankaj Kapur www.weeklyvoice.com a beard and standing close to the and Mrunal Thakur. He will also camera to showcase his beefed- make his digital debut with a se- Toronto Tel: (905) 795 8282 up body. ries directed by Raj and DK. www.WeeklyVoice.com Bollywood Friday, July 2, 2021 | B-11 Regional Stars Successfully Ride The OTT Wave New Delhi: When Telugu star Nani ame Thandhiram” on OTT. Dhanush, who premiered his much-anticipated film “V” was already a familiar face in the pan-India on an OTT platform in September, many market due to his 2013 Bollywood debut were surprised, still others curious. performance in “Raanjhanaa”, has seen a Nani is a big name in Tollywood, and rapid flow of releases in the digital space. “V” was his 25th film as a hero, therefore His films as “Asuran” and “Karnan”, special. Traditional wisdom would suggest which had done sufficiently well in their a star of his stature would wait for unlock, home market, found a substantially bigger but Nani went the other way round. “V” fan base for the National Award-winning released in theatres much later, on January star post OTT release. 1 this year. Every major actor and actress from re- Less than a year later, when Malayalam gional film industries is currently realizing star Prithviraj Sukumaran readies for the that the divide between vernacular and OTT release of his new film “Cold Case” national films can be obliterated thanks to on June 30, the idea doesn’t seem to sur- OTT culture and with multiple language prise anyone. Of course, there is a pan- options. demic on and theatres are shut, and the The past year has seen a cross-section of lockdown seems to point at the fact that big names from the South including Mo- big screen business will not be normal for hanlal (“Drishyam 2”), Anushka Shetty a while. Southern stars zoom with OTT - Pic: IANS (“Nishabdham”), R. Madhavan (“Maara” But over the past year movie-watching and “Nishabdham”), Jyothika (“Ponma- habits of the audience and logistics of re- midable way to do so was by securing a films to name a few, most regional films gal Vandhal”) tap into OTT accessibility, leasing films have rapidly gotten reorga- pan-India release for their film. For this to found it difficult to secure box office im- and take their latest films to audiences far nized. happen, there were two routes to take. pact. beyond what conservative exhibition pat- The habit of watching stuff on cell- You could either try and crack Bolly- OTT reverses that situation, and sets the terns would have allowed. phones and laptops is increasingly gain- wood (tough deal even for the mighty Ra- ball rolling for actors from all over India The likes of Fahadh Faasil (“Joji”, “C U ing ground, which is why even Bollywood jinikanth, given the Hindi film industry’s to find an equal footing when it comes to Soon”), Danish Sait (“French Biriyani”), biggies as Akshay Kumar (“Laxmii”), insular nature and continuing tendency viewership. Salman Khan’s mega-hyped Indrajith Sukumaran (“Halal Love Story”), Salman Khan (“Radhe”), Varun Dhawan to stick to camps). Or, you could take the “Radhe” and the modestly mounted Telu- Bhargava Poludasu (“Gatham”), Ragini (“Coolie No. 1”) and Vidya Balan (“Sher- dubbing route, which is what stars like gu comedy drama “Battala Ramaswami Prajwal (“Law”) became household names ni”, “Shakuntala Devi”) have seen films Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Ven- Biopikku” dropped on the same OTT among movie buffs with direct-to-OTT re- being premiered on OTT platforms. katesh, Vikram, Vijay or Prabhas did over platform in the same weekend, setting up lease of their films, much more than mere However, while releasing films on OTT the yearsh. a level playing field. Suddenly, the notion theatrical release would have let them be. is just another commercial experiment for It was mostly always a challenge to find of pan-India accessibility -- nay, global Tapping into language cinema for direct- Bollywood star, the idea throws open a the right distribution for dubbed content, accessibility -- had been rejigged. Bolly- to-web deals is actually a gold mine that whole new avenue for regional big names. even though it seemed a sure winner. Apart wood stardom wasn’t the only calling card OTT players are waking up to. There is a For decades regional stars, particularly from the odd release as “Sivaji”, “Enthi- for all-India superstardom. huge reservoir of stars who are chasing the of the South, have tried accessing the pan- ran” (released as “Robot”), “Pratibandh”, It is a reason why someone like Tamil power of digital space to take them into au- Indian audience. For decades, the only for- “Shiva” or “Aparichit” and the “Bahubali” star Dhanush released his latest film “Jag- dience mind space in India and the world. Rahul Khanna A ‘Beach Bum’ Shraddha Arya Relaxes With Rishi Prepared For A ‘Sandemic’ Kapoor Songs After A Day’s Shoot Mumbai: Television actress Shraddha Arya is a diehard Rishi Kapoor fan. After a long day of shoot, the actress relaxes listening to classic melodies featuring the late Bollywood star! Talking about her love for Rishi Kapoor, Shraddha shared: “I have been a big fan of Rishi ji since my childhood and have grown up watch- ing his films and dancing to some of his ever- green songs. “After a tiring day on the sets of Kundali Bha- gya, Rishi ji’s melodious music brings a perfect and a peaceful end to my day. He will always be my forever love and crush. He will be in our Rahul Khanna loves the beach. Pic: Instagram/IANS hearts.” Mumbai: Actor Rahul Khan- and the elder brother of actor “Two of my most favourite songs of Rishi ji na describes himself as a “beach Akshaye Khanna, made his act- are ‘Sagar jaisi ankhon wali’ from the film, Saa- bum” and says he is “always pre- ing debut with Deepa Mehta’s gar, and ‘Main shayar to nahin’ from Bobby . pared for a sandemic”. “1947 Earth” in 1999. He was Even some of his other films like Amar Akbar Rahul’s new Twitter post shows also seen in films such as “Bol- Anthony, Naseeb and Nagina are my all-time fa- him shirtless on the beach. “Al- lywood/Hollywood” and “Wake vourites, and I can watch these films anytime, ways prepared for a sandemic,” up Sid” among many others. Ra- anywhere,” she informed. he wrote, with the tags #beach- hul was last seen in the 2019 web On the work front, Shraddha features in the bum and #tbt. series “Leila”, co-starring Huma Zee TV show “Kundali Bhagya” where she Shraddha Arya - a Rishi fan Pic: IANS Rahul, who is the son of late Qureshi, Siddharth and Sanjay plays the female lead, Preeta. Bollywood star Vinod Khanna Suri. ‘Wakhra Swag’ Singer Navv Inder Release New Song ‘Dil Sohniye’

Nav Inder releases his new song. Pic: IANS New Delhi: Singer Navv song was it’s a very peppy cute Inder, who belted out the super- love number. The vibe is some- hit “Wakhra swag” in 2015 and thing I could instantly connect also reprised the song in the 2019 with and imagined myself featur- film “Judgementall Hai Kya”, ing in this beautiful song. I am dropped his latest number “Dil super excited for the release of sohniye” on Saturday. the song and expect it to be super- The Punjabi song is written by hit!” said Rutth, an actress model Prince the artist Singh and com- who owns a marketing and events posed by Dhruv G. The video management firm. featuring Navv Inder with Rutth “Dil sohniye” song is posi- Lawrence has managed 2,17,155 tioned as an upbeat number with views within hours of release. a relaxed lounge vibe, shot across “My very first reaction to the exotic beach locales. B-12 | Friday, July 2, 2021 bollywood www.WeeklyVoice.com Ray: Uneven Film, But Worth A Binge “Ray” (Anthology series on Netflix); in his ambition to scale the heights. Dash- told, is engaging for the way it gradually Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Shwe- ing Ipsit boasts of a razor-sharp memory, introduces the metaphorical subtext and, ta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Ali Fazal, till a chance meeting with a woman named importantly, lets the fantastic Kay Kay Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Rhea Saran (Anindita Bose) puts him in a Menon take centrestage. Bhattacharya, Radhika Madan, Harsh tizzy. Rhea claims they have spent a night Vasan Bala’s “Spotlight” ends the quar- Varrdhan Kapoor, Chandan Roy Sanyal, together in Aurangabad, and gives vivid tet. Based on a story of the same name, the Akansha Ranjan Kapoor; Direction: Ab- details about not just their blind date but finale focuses on Vik (Harsh Varrdhan Ka- hishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji, Vasan about Ipsit, too -- details a stranger is not poor), a young actor whose stardom seems Bala; Rating: * * * (three stars) supposed to know. He has absolutely no re- to rest on a particular ‘look’ he gives to call of Rhea, or visiting Aurangabad ever. the camera. “One Look Vik”, as critics By Vinayak Chakravorty “Forget Me Not” scores as a slow burn dub him, is gunning to enter Hollywood, suspense drama. Mukherji inserts the right although he wears a fake T-shirt that has It’s compulsively dark for most parts, twists at the right moment, and his trump- ‘Scorse Dada’ written on it in Bangla (he often strangely so, the way Satyajit Ray’s card in the cast is Shweta Basu Prasad as means Scorsese, right?). On an outdoor oeuvre rarely was. Ray had a way of serv- Ipsit’s secretary Maggie, who walks into trip to Agra, Vik finds himself in a quan- ing the sombre in layers, with simplistic the narrative as discreetly as a secretary dary. A godwoman who goes by the name emotions acting as mask for subtexts. might walk into a senior’s room. It is a Didi checks in at the hotel where Vik stays The short stories adapted to create this casting that value-adds to the story and, and, just like the rest of the town, the man- anthology are direct in comparison while without giving away spoilers, Shweta im- agerial staff falls at her feet. Vik is upset establishing grave discomfort. But then, ‘Ray’ anthology poster. Pic: IANS presses with an act that allots minimum because, suddenly, he is no longer the star they never said they were recreating Ray. Abhishek Chaubey helms “Hungama footage and limited dialogues. around. Didi has stolen his spotlight. The series is only based on Ray’s writing Hai Kyon Barpa”, the breeziest among Mukherji returns to direct “Bahrupiya”, “Spotlight” is a moody and strange and the three new-age filmmakers who call the four segments based on Ray’s short easily most twisted of the four stories and piece, uneven in parts. Just like Vik’s ‘one the shots on the four stories between them, story “Barin Bhowmiker Byaram (Barin highlighted by Kay Kay Menon’s outstand- look’, the segment seems to be salvaged by take creative liberty to alter plots as well as Bhowmik’s Ailment)”. Manoj Bajpayee is ing performance. The segment is based on a single incidence -- the entry of Radhika moods, rendering a darker edge to the tales Musafir Ali, a popular ghazal singer who a short story titled “Bahurupi (impres- Madan around 10 minutes from the end. and tweaking the thriller quotient to satiate is travelling from Bhopal to Delhi by train. sionist)”. Kay Kay plays Indrashish Saha, Radhika enters the narrative just when you new-age tastes. His co-passenger in his first-class com- a timid make-up artist who is basically a were wondering if Didi exists at all. Her “Ray” makes for a good watch, although partment is Baig (Gajraj Rao), a wrestler- loser in life. Then, when his grandmother act gives the story -- indeed the anthology the series could seem erratic along the turned-sports journalist. As they get ac- passes away, she leaves him a substantial -- a fitting closure, as she (literally) runs way. The show starts on a high note, main- quainted, Musafir realises Baig is someone amount of money and, more importantly, away with the “Spotlight”. tains the tempo for most parts, slumps a bit he knows -- from a similar train journey 10 her book on prosthetic expertise. Sudden- The four episodes primarily bank on in- in the final story only to come alive right years ago. ly, Indrashish is equipped with the power teresting storytelling and acting. While the at its end. Chaubey, who revealed a sense of imp- to ‘become’ just anybody. He begins to primary cast is laudable across the board, You note a couple of things. First, the ish humour in past directorials as “Ishqi- imagine he is invincible and starts abusing you spot truly engaging moments thanks to sheer universal appeal of the stories that ya” and “Udta Punjab”, lives it up casting his newfound ‘power’, to his peril. a few in the supporting cast, too. Raghubir set up the narratives. The timelessness of two phenomenal actors at their best. With a “Bahrupiya” is a modernday allegory, Yadav as the hakim (“Hungama Hai Kyon Ray’s legacy becomes obvious watching smart choice of Ghulam Ali ghazals to set and its metaphysics need be interpreted for Barpa”), Anindita Bose as mystery girl these tales, crafted for a medium that far the tone, “Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa” is one to savour the story. The plot is grip- Rhea (“Forget Me Not”), Dibyendu Bhat- from existed in Ray’s time, and interpreted the right start for the anthology. ping and Mukherji maintains tension all tacharya as a mystical fakir (“Bahrupiya”) to suit an audience whose definition of en- The mood turns bleak in the second through, spreading his narrative all across and Chandan Roy Sanyal as Vik’s assistant tertainment has drastically altered. story as Srijit Mukherji narrates “Forget Kolkata in varied hues -- from the lush (“Spotlight”) are perfect props who enrich The other thing that strikes is the fact Me Not”, based on the Ray short story Maidan overlooking a resplendent Victoria each story with their roles. that despite substantially moving away “Bipin Chowdhury’r Smritibhrom (Bipin Memorial to the restlessly dingy surround- Competently executed, “Ray” man- from Ray’s idiom, the director trio of the Chowdhury’s Memory Loss)”. The pro- ings of Sealdah station where the city nev- ages to sustain interest despite the uneven anthology has credibly maintained an aes- tagonist here is reimagined as Ipsit (Ali er sleeps. This third story, in many ways, is patches. Definitely worth a binge, and a thetic quality with the material at hand. Fazal), partner at a start-up who is soaked the high point of “Ray”. It is a story well second season with new stories. Priyanka Goes All-White Rashmika Mandanna Elated As ‘Dear To Celebrate Pride Month Comrade’ Dub Crossed 250M Views Hyderabad: The Hindi dubbed version of the Vijay Deverakonda-starrer Telugu blockbuster “Dear Comrade” has crossed 250 million views on YouTube, and the film’s lead actress Rashmika Mandanna is naturally elated. “The fact that the Hindi dubbed version of the film has crossed 250 million views on YouTube is no surprise because I think it deserves it. It’s a story of the people and it’s genuine and our audience can see it. It is extreme- ly heartwarming to see audiences all over the country shower their love on the film. ‘Dear Comrade’ has given me so much as an actor and as a person,” gushed Rash- mika. She claims the Bharath Kam- ma directorial will always be Rashmika Mandanna. Pic: IANS close to her heart. “I could nev- er really say this anywhere but to me. I don’t think I can put it in way possible.” Priyanka Chopra. Pic: Instagram/IANS ‘Dear Comrade’ till date has words.” Rashmika will soon make her NEW YORK: Actress Priyanka anjula_acharia,” Priyanka wrote very special place in my heart. She adds: “Every time I watch Bollywood debut in “Mission Chopra Jonas went all-white to as the caption. Priyanka was last The preparation, the people, the a song or something from that Majnu”. The actress will also be celebrate Pride Month in New seen on screen in the digital film shooting process, the experienc- film it makes me tear up and I seen in the Amitabh Bachchan- York. Priyanka posted a set of “The White Tiger”. The Ramin es and the people mean so much mean this in the most positive starrer “Goodbye”. pictures on Instagram. In the im- Bahrani directorial stars Adarsh ages, Priyanka is seen sporting an Gourav and also features Raj- all white coordinate blouse with kummar Rao in a pivotal role. Babil: I Have A Tight Circle In Mumbai a thigh high skirt. She completed She is busy with “Citadel”. Mumbai: Debutant Bolly- pursue acting. “I will miss you est friends.” Along with a long her look with nude pumps and Helmed by “Avengers” makers wood actor and late Irrfan Khan’s so much. My beautiful friends. thoughtful note, he tagged 47 of gold accessories. Joe and Anthony Russo, “Cita- son Babil Khan on Monday an- I have a very tight circle here in his college friends in the post,” he “Sunday’s OOTD. Feeling the del” is a spy thriller series co- nounced he was dropping out Mumbai, literally 2-3 friends in wrote in an Instagram note. love in NYC Happy Pride! @ starring Richard Madden. of University of Westminster to total. You all gave me a home in He also shared pictures of his a strange cold place and made me college days, shooting with a feel like I belonged. Thank you, film camera. Babil announced the www.WeeklyVoice.com I love you. Film BA, dropping news a day after signing Shoojit (905) 795.0639 out today, with over 120 credits Sircar’s next film. He will soon cause I’m giving it all to acting make his debut with the film as of now. Goodbye university of “Qala”, co-starring Triptii Dimri Westminster. I love you my tru- and directed by Anvitaa Dutt.

Pick Your Copies From Transit and South Asian Stores Every Friday Babil Khan. Pic: Instagram/IANS www.WeeklyVoice.com bollywood Friday, July 2, 2021 | B-13 Aishwarya Narkar: ‘Saat Alia: ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ Shoot Tareekh’ Is A Story That Was A Life-Changing Experience Needs To Be Told Mumbai: Actress Aishwarya be said. In India, rape is a serious Narkar, who will soon be seen in issue and we should all do some- a short film “Saat Tareekh”, says thing. We only talk about it.” that it is a story that is important She adds: “Through ‘Saat and it needs to be told. Tareekh’ we are trying to say that a mother is someone who teaches her family and also makes our society aware of many things. So, when a son commits a crime, a mother should always take the right step to punish him.” “The way Kartik has written Alia Bhatt with the crew of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ after the shoot. Pic: IANS the script, the character graph was accurate. As an actor I just Mumbai: Actress Alia Bhatt needed to think about it and de- has wrapped up shooting for film- liver my lines. The thoughts that maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s the mother expressed are so pow- upcoming directorial “Gangubai erful that I could easily connect Kathiawadi”. She says work- with them,” she says. ing with the director had been a Speaking about her career path dream all her life and it has also Aishwarya says: “I have mostly been a “gigantic life changing ex- done regional work in Marathi perience”. Aishwarya Narkar. Pic: IANS and also some work in Hindi. I Alia posted a string of pictures Talking to IANS about the short personally feel an artiste’s work from the film’s set. In one image, film, Aishwarya says: “When the should not be restricted due to she is seen posing with Bhansali. director of the film Kartik Singh language. I would like to be asso- She even shared some behind- met me and gave me a narration ciated with a show in which I can the-camera shots on Instagram. of ‘Saat Tareekh’, I knew that this convey a message to our society Alongside the pictures, she is an unusual story and needs to and entertain viewers.” wrote: “We started shooting Gan- gubai on the 8th of December 2019 .. and we wrapped the film Alia Bhatt with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Pic: IANS Adnan Khan Wants To now 2 years later! This film and set has been through two lock- I was on for these two years.” my crew - my family and friends downs.. two cyclones.. director Alia feels evolved as she walks for these two years! without you and actor getting covid during the out of the set. “I walk out of this nothing would have been pos- Explore Negative Roles making!!! the troubles the set has set a diff person today!” she sible! Love you guys!!!” faced is another film all together! shared. “I love you sir! Thank “Gangubai Kathiawadi” is in- “But through all that and more.. you for being you .. there is truly spired by the life of Gangubai what I take away is the gigantic NO ONE like you.A When a film Kothewali, madam of a brothel life changing experience! Being ends a part of you ends with it! in Mumbai’s Kamathipura, and directed by sir has been a dream, Today I’ve lost a part of me.. is based on a chapter of Hussain but I don’t think anything would Gangu I love you! You will be Zaidi’s book “Mafia Queens Of have prepared me for the journey missed. P.S - special mention to Mumbai”. Urvashi Rautela ‘Feels Like Ishq’ Anthology Scores 38 Million Followers On To Release On July 23 Instagram Adnan Khan wants to play negative roles. Pic: IANS Mumbai: Actress Urvashi Mumbai: Actor Adnan Khan, me in grey shades, but I’m sure Rautela has garnered a fan fol- who was last seen playing the to impress them with my acting lowing of38 million on Instagram. protagonist Mawlawi Kabeer skills,” he tells IANS. Urvashi posted a video on Ins- Ahmed in the TV drama Ishq He feels that while, after play- tagram in which she is seen rid- “Subhan Allah”, says he would ing negative characters, actors of- ing in a luxury car. “38 MILLION love to play a negative role in his ten lose out on positive roles. LOVE ON @instagram. THANK next show. “I know the fact that mostly on YOUUUU. I LOVE YOU. EN- “After playing a romantic char- TV, if you play negative roles, JOYING MY BABY ROLLS,” acter, now I don’t mind taking makers don’t consider you back she wrote as caption. up negative roles. I would love for the role of a protagonist. But With these latest figures, -Ur to come out as a bad boy on the I’m not worried about being type- vashi is ahead of Bollywood ac- TV screen. Negative characters cast. I wish to be versatile. I’m tress Kareena Kapoor, who has are fun and interesting. It would looking for some challenging 6.7 million followers, as well as Scene from the film ‘Feels Like Ishq’. Pic: IANS bring new challenges. The au- roles, be it positive or negative, stars such as Shah Rukh Khan (25 dience may take time to accept to return to work,” says the actor. million) and Amitabh Bachchan Mumbai: “Feels Like Ishq”, Khan, Neeraj Madhav, Tanya (26.9 million) followers respec- an anthology of six romantic sto- Maniktala and Skand Thakur. tively. ries toplined by Radhika Madan The stories are directed by Shergill-Asha Negi Starrer On the work front, Urvashi will and Amol Parashar, will drop Ruchir Arun, Tahira Kashyap next be seen in the web series digitally on July 23. 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Poster of the film ‘Collar Bomb’. Pic:Instagram/IANS Mumba: The Jimmy Sheir- Jimmy is dressed in a suit, sports gill-Asha Negi starrer web film a moustache and holds a pistol. Community Newspapers “Collar Bomb” is all set to release Asha strikes an intense pose. on July 9. Asha, too, shared the poster “The clock is ticking. Collar and wrote: “Asha Negi The clock Your Local Social Network Bomb releases 9th July! Buckle is ticking…Collar Bomb releases up, it’s going to be an action- 9th July! Can’t wait for you all to packed race against time and ter- watch this thrilling race against THE WEEKLY VOICE ror!” wrote Jimmy on Instagram, time and terror..” with a poster of the thriller that he The film is directed by shared on Friday. In the poster, Dnyanesh Zoting. B-14 | Friday, July 2, 2021 travel www.WeeklyVoice.com What 2021 Looks Like For Wellness Travel New Delhi: Holistic well- years. The greater the health risk being, focused on nutrition and of travel and the greater the effort, rejuvenation is being talked about means people are more inclined more than ever. The global hospi- to book one big holiday. Holiday tality industry has seen a renewed goers are favoring longer healthy interest in wellness tourism. getaways that are further away Travellers are seeking out health but less risky and more secluded. and wellness retreats to build Social distance holidays are pop- their immunity. According to a ular with families, couples and report by the Global Wellness In- solo travellers. Social distance stitute, wellness tourism is slated is well accommodated by many to grow at an average annual rate luxury hotels, providing they are of 7.5 per cent by 2022. in low risk Covid-19 spots. Pri- This is higher than the project- vate villa resorts at these loca- ed 6.4 per cent rate for the annual tions provide healthy retreats that growth of overall global tour- are ideal for two weeks or more. ism. As things gradually get back Mindful Travel to normalcy, it is predicted that 2021 will see a huge rise in wellness is going to be a priority the relevance that sustainability for everyone and people will plan takes in the travel plans of con- their vacations around it. sumers as they become more People will travel to places that Relaxation in great surroundings is the new ‘mantra’. Pic: IANS mindful than ever. Consumers offer health and wellness enhanc- saw the dramatic effect emissions ing opportunities and tourism needs to be replicated across key were having on the planet and re- will shift from simple spa and global destinations to deliver on solved to be more mindful about leisure travel to health and well- the ever-increasing predictions the environmental impact of their ness-focused travel. The anxi- and trends around wellness.” actions. Staycations or holidays ety and stress due to COVID-19 He further added, “Despite the at resorts with a greater commit- can be resolved with holidays in pandemic borne obstacles, The ment to eco-friendly practices are wellness-focused places which Farm at San Benito was the first going to be more popular. Well- offer the essence of these ho- medical wellness resort in the ness resorts are embracing a ho- listic therapies and spirituality country, if not in the world, to listic approach to holidaying that and well-being. 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Many As a major hospitality group in increasing revenue for healthy searching for holidays to improve their home offices for the chance seasoned travellers are keen for the region, CG Hospitality of In- profit margins.” their health and fitness without of working from a picturesque adventurous wellness getaways dia is expected to strengthen the According to The Farm’s always having to go overseas. wellness holiday destination. and weeks of lavish splendor. positioning and business of The medical director, Dr Homer Lim, Whether it’s a healthy break to Technology has facilitated many With many people feeling their Farm, both in the Philippines as a certain population of people de-stress or an active holiday to workers to perform their job ef- health suffered from the confines well as in markets such as Eu- who developed Covid-19 in- boost physical well-being; well- fectively from anywhere there is of lockdown, health conscious rope, USA, India, Nepal and the fections will eventually have ness staycations are proving to a phone signal and a strong Wi- and ambitious traveller are seeing Middle East, by bringing a range what’s now called the “Post-Co- be the perfect opportunity to kick Fi connection. Instead of work- 2021 as an opportunity to return of talents and industry experts. vid Syndrome” or long haulers. start, or maintain a healthy life- ing remotely from home, we are to that pre-lockdown level with Rahul Chaudhary, MD & CEO, They usually will have persis- style and boost our immunity. starting to discover that working a once in a lifetime wellness trip. CG Corp Global & CG Hospital- tent symptoms even at 2 months Immunity Retreats from holiday has benefits. Wellness Real Estate ity Global, told IANSlife: “The from recovery. With The Farm’s Covid-19 will make immunity Self-Care In 2018, GWI researchers fore- Farm at San Benito in its stride, Covid-free healing environment, building and enhancement major Healthy holidays with the pur- casted that the wellness real estate is evolving to take over the world medically-supervised and sci- wellness trend in 2021. 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GWI’s Build Well to Live Well constant urge to offer enhanced Staycation Boom function. Social Distancing research has reported that there services and wholesome heal- 2021 is going to see an un- Working Remotely A greater number of holiday were roughly 750 global wellness ing experience to its customers, precedented rise in the number With the rise of remote work makers are choosing socially dis- real estate/communities projects imprints their hearts thus, leav- of travellers looking for domes- and the ongoing restrictions of tance wellness trips to destina- built or in the development pipe- ing an urge to return. The Farm tic wellness breaks. People are Covid-19, many are leaving tions further afield than previous line in 2018. Exotic Experiences Did you see Around The World in the paper...

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Lobster Tacos with Fennel Slaw and Crushed Potato Chips. Pic: NewsCanada (NC) Tacos are always a win, • Pinch (0.5 mL) each salt and chives. Set aside. but lobster tacos with a crunchy black pepper 3. Preheat grill to medium. Oil potato-chip topping? Now that’s • 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh grill. Arrange lobster skewers, just genius. chives, divided shell side down, on grill. Cook, Look for lobster tail skew- • 1 pkg (200 g) PC lemon and lid down, 22 to 24 minutes, turn- This summer, try stirring up whisking. Cook for 1 minute. ers that are prepped for you and butter grilling lobster tail skewers ing once, until opaque through- some traditional Indian chillers Step 3: Remove from heat, ready to grill, so you don’t have • 4 corn tortillas out. Remove lobster meat from and street drinks, made from sea- cool the mixture, pour into kulfi to worry about the messy busi- • 4 to 6 plain thick-cut or ket- shells and skewers. Cut each tail sonal fruits, herbs and spices. moulds, cover and freeze for ness. Whip up the pickled red tle-cooked potato chips, lightly into four pieces; keep warm. These traditional coolers are overnight. onion ahead of time to get these crushed 4. Grill or pan-fry tortillas over the perfect way to beat the heat Step 4: Demould kulfi and tacos in your belly even faster. Directions: medium-high heat, turning once, on sizzling summer days. cut into halves. Garnish with Ingredients: 1. Pickled red onion: Pack red until slightly puffed and lightly Bharti Sanghi, Founder, LIFE chopped pistachios, almonds and Pickled red onion: onion snugly into 1-cup (250 mL) toasted; 30 seconds to 1 minute. -- Artisanal food, shares two des- serve immediately. • 1 small red onion, thinly canning jar with tight-fitting lid. Transfer to serving plates. ert recipes made from mangoes AAM RAS sliced Bring vinegar, sugar, coarse salt, 5. Tacos: Top tortillas with fen- that are high on taste as well as Ingredients: • ¼ cup (60 mL) cider vinegar peppercorns, mustard seeds and nel mixture and lobster, dividing nutrition and super easy to make. 12 good quality mangoes • 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar ½ cup (125 mL) water to a boil evenly. Top each with 1 tbsp (15 MANGO KULFI 3-4 tbsp. sugar • ¾ tsp (4 mL) each coarse salt, in small saucepan. Carefully pour mL) drained pickled red onions. Ingredients: Instruction: black peppercorns and mustard mixture over red onion; cover Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp • Mango pulp 2 cups Step 1: Soak and cut the man- seeds with lid and screw on band to seal. (15 mL) chives and the potato • Milk Powder 1 cup goes in slices. Tacos: Let stand at least 20 minutes. You chips, dividing evenly. • Milkmaid 1 cup (400gms) Step 2: Peel the skin. • Half fennel bulb, cored and can make this ahead and refriger- Tip: The leftover pickled red • Chopped pistachios for gar- Step 3: Place all the mangoes very thinly sliced ate for up to two weeks. onion will keep in your fridge for nishing and sugar in a blender. • 3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise 2. Slaw: Stir together fen- up to two weeks. Use in salads • Chopped almonds for gar- Step 4: Blend till very smooth • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest nel, mayonnaise, lemon zest and sandwiches – you can even nishing you can see a very smooth pulp. • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and juice, sugar, salt and pepper use the pickling liquid in salad Instruction: Step 5: At this stage, pulp will • ¼ tsp (1 mL) granulated sugar in bowl. Stir in 2 tbsp (30 mL) dressings and savoury cocktails. Step 1: Heat ½ cup water in a be too thick, add a little water and non-stick pan. Add milk powder mix once more time. and whisk well. Step 6: Transfer into a big bowl Comfort Foods Now More Popular Step 2: Add Milkmaid and keep and chill the ras until the required (NC) We all deserve to indulge, whisking. consistency is achieved. . and comfort food at home is the Add mango pulp and keep Step 7: Serve in a bowl. best way to do so. Scrumptious snacks, mouth-watering meals and decedent desserts can be the comfort we are searching for. During the pandemic, comfort foods have become a major food trend and so is shopping local, so we’re happily welcoming both into our kitchen. Looking for in- spiration for your next comfort meal? Here are some tips: A little sweet and a little salty Why choose between sweet and salty when you can have both? Proudly prepared in Ontar- Loaded nachos for a game night. Pic:NewsCanada io, Canada, Angie’s sweet-and- go. But you can easily switch joy? Consider the classic Pogo salty Boomchickapop is topped things up for the summer by in- with all of your favourite dips with a milk-chocolate drizzle and dulging in loaded nachos made and sauces. It’ll be a hit with the is an easy, classic and satisfying on the barbecue, or some baked family. And for a real treat, you dessert to quench this craving. mac and cheese bites. can try making these your base Something for game night Backyard treats for those loaded nachos on game We all know that on game night Looking for something quick night. Just sub them in sliced in- pizza and wings are the way to and easy that everyone can en- stead of the chips and you are set. Tune in to Radio Voice 101.3 FM To know latest News, Views, Discussions, Traffic Updates,Live Phone-ins and lots more!! Monday to Friday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM B-16 | Friday, July 2, 2021 auto www.WeeklyVoice.com

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