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The Weekly Voice is the flagship publication of Voice Media Group, serving as the most trusted and largest South Asian community newspaper in Canada since 1997.

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At the heart of Bandi Chhor Divas stands a vision of leadership measured by what happens to others. The remembered act at Gwalior asks those with influence to consider who can benefit from it, and those with security...
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Germany’s pushback has exposed the central test facing Carney’s European strategy: converting political alignment into an agreement whose benefits and obligations are clear. Berlin has endorsed a closer Canadian...
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For Canada, that is the larger promise behind the billion-dollar headline. Cohere offers a chance to turn technical knowledge into products the world wants to use, with more of the work and potential value created here. The...
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The next phase can be assessed through concrete results: revenue earned per customer, broadband additions, the profitability of digital services, financing costs and cash generated after investment. Those measures will...
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The public evidence shows governments taking the possibility of severe disruption seriously and asking civilians to play a role in preparedness. It does not establish that a world war is inevitable. The question these...
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Ford Wants Jail Time: The OSAP Allegations Shaking Ontario Doug Ford wants jail time for anyone proven to have exploited Ontario’s student-aid system. But what do the OSAP allegations actually reveal—and what happened to the students caught in the fallout? This video examines inspection allegations reported by The Canadian Press, the government’s KPMG audit, its referral to the Ontario Provincial Police, and the consequences of the funding pause affecting private postsecondary institutions. The schools dispute wrongdoing, and the allegations discussed in the reporting were unproven. A police referral does not establish guilt. We separate the reported allegations from confirmed government actions. Proven fraud deserves serious consequences. Students and taxpayers also deserve answers about government oversight, earlier warnings and support for people whose education was disrupted. How should Ontario investigate suspected abuse while protecting honest students? Share your thoughts below and subscribe to VNN Canada for more Canadian news and analysis.
Ford’s call for accountability now sits alongside two unfinished processes: establishing what happened at the institutions under scrutiny and determining how eligible students can continue their education. The court allegations...
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There is no need to become an expert before ordering something new. Learn one name, understand one combination and remember what you enjoyed about it. The next time someone suggests South Asian food, you...
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Ford’s call for accountability now sits alongside two unfinished processes: establishing what happened at the institutions under scrutiny and determining how eligible students can continue their education. The court allegations...
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For Canadian households, existing preparedness guidance continues to recommend having enough supplies to remain self-sufficient for at least 72 hours, with additional supplies where possible. That advice predates the...
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UHN Foundation is also launching a wider $100 million campaign to support transplant medicine. Foundation CEO Julie Quenneville said the Ajmera family’s gift would help create the conditions for ambitious research programs and the...
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The region’s residents will encounter the consequences in ordinary places: on a delayed bus, at a flooded intersection, while searching for a home, or when opening a property-tax bill. The 2026 elections have changed who... View article
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GTA Election Results 2026: Major Upsets, New Mayors & Who Won Milton’s 46-year mayoral era is over. Mississauga chose Alvin Tedjo, and Oakville voted for new leadership. Meanwhile, Toronto, Brampton, Vaughan and Markham returned their mayors. Here’s your complete breakdown of the 2026 municipal election results across the GTA and surrounding communities. We cover Olivia Chow in Toronto, Patrick Brown in Brampton, Alvin Tedjo in Mississauga, Steven Del Duca in Vaughan, Frank Scarpitti in Markham, Jeff Knoll in Oakville and Marianne Meed Ward in Burlington—along with the challengers, close races and biggest changes. This report covers 29 communities, including Milton, Richmond Hill, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Halton Hills, Caledon, Aurora, King, Newmarket, Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock. We also look beyond the GTA to Hamilton, Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil. What could these results mean for property taxes, housing, traffic, infrastructure and local services? We examine the campaign commitments, turnout and council continuity that will shape the next term—and the decisions residents should watch next. Which city are you watching, and what should your mayor tackle first? Tell us in the comments, subscribe for more local coverage, and read the full breakdown at WeeklyVoice.com.
The region’s residents will encounter the consequences in ordinary places: on a delayed bus, at a flooded intersection, while searching for a home, or when opening a property-tax bill. The 2026 elections have changed who... View article
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The funding gives governments and developers a stronger basis for advancing the roads, but the next milestones will determine how much of the region’s promise becomes reality. Construction progress, remaining...
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The lasting result for Canadian workers and businesses will depend on meaningful tariff relief, acceptable terms and reliable implementation. Is Carney’s patience finally paying off? The political case is strengthening. The economic verdict...
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David Eby’s Snap Election Backfires — Conservatives Win B.C. David Eby called a snap election seeking a stronger mandate. Instead, British Columbians chose a Conservative government, putting Lorne Doerkson on course to become the province’s next premier. What went wrong for Eby—and why did the demand for change become so powerful? VNN Canada Today examines the election result, the campaign gamble and the pressures shaping British Columbia’s political future. Housing affordability, living costs and access to health care put the government’s record under scrutiny. Our editorial analysis explores why a change of government became a compelling choice for voters. Eby retained his own seat but lost government and announced his resignation as NDP leader. The Conservatives now face the challenge of turning promises on housing, economic development and public services into results. Watch our full analysis and share your view: what should B.C.’s new government tackle first? Subscribe to VNN Canada Today for continuing coverage; election figures discussed in this video are preliminary.
Elections BC showed Lorne Doerkson’s Conservatives leading in 64 of the legislature’s 93 seats, the NDP in 27 and the Greens in two. The Conservatives had 48.05 per cent of the counted vote, compared with...
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The broader promise is a more connected and accessible experience across everyday services. Ontario’s next steps—consultation, a digital Photo Card and practical testing—could establish the groundwork for that...
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There is a credible, hopeful story here: established engineering safeguards and inspection programmes are receiving renewed scrutiny, while additional protections and independent expertise are being brought into...
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Elections BC showed Lorne Doerkson’s Conservatives leading in 64 of the legislature’s 93 seats, the NDP in 27 and the Greens in two. The Conservatives had 48.05 per cent of the counted vote, compared with...
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For families in Canada, that variety offers a rich starting point for conversations with younger generations. Explaining why Ravana’s effigy burns, why Durga receives a farewell or why a child writes in rice can turn a...
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The answer will arrive when audiences watch the film. Its greatest achievement would be to let someone who has known Rama since childhood and someone meeting him for the first time leave the same...
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