The Quotation of the Week (April 29 - May 5, 2018)

A quotation of Philip Roth on 'everyone becoming a part of history,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Image (a sketch of  U.S. novelist Philip Roth by Anthony Hare) courtesy: National Post (Toronto: Oct. 5, 2010)

Alec Minassian Mows Down Pedestrians in Toronto Killing 10 And Wounding 14 Others

Toronto van attack: Witness video of takedown of person 
believed to be suspect (April 23, 2018)

Video courtesy: cbc.ca/ video in youtube.com

Alec Minassian, 25, hiring a white rental van deliberately plowed down Toronto's busy Yonge Street sidewalk killing 10 persons and injuring 14 others. This carnage took place in a 2.2 kilometre sidewalk, adjacent to Yonge Street, leaving this unfathomable death and destruction. 

Ultimately Constable Ken Lam of the Toronto Police Department faced the attacker and was able to arrest him without firing any shot. 

To learn more, kindly read the following:

• Toronto mourns after van attack that killed 10 
• Here's what we know about the victims of the van attack in Toronto 
• Most victims in van rampage on Yonge St. were women, police say
• How this Toronto cop arrested Alec Minassian without firing a single shot 
• Why the Toronto police officer didn't shoot
• Officer praised after taking sown Toronto van attack suspect without gunfire
• Toronto van attack: what we know so far about the suspect, victims and more 
• Toronto van attack suspect's Facebook post linked to anti-women ideology
• Accused Toronto attack suspect admired mass murderer, blamed women for lack of sex life?

The Quotation of the Week (April 22 - 28, 2018)

Quotations of Joseph Hadyn, Ann Tucker, Anonymous, and George Jean Nathan on 'art,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Images courtesy: Jason Mecier of San Francisco, USA, via Metro -- a Toronto newspaper

(1st image is of U.S. film actor Kevin Bacon, made with strips of real bacon, and 2nd image is of the former U.S. Secretary of State Condolezza Rice, made with real grains of rice!)

THE GLOBE AND MAIL: A Publication of Toronto

The Globe and Mail -- a daily newspaper -- from Toronto

This broadsheet national daily covers Canada and world with news, features, articles, and opinions on politics, economy, finance, business and investing, entertainment, environment, science and technology, education, health and fitness, food and drink, arts and culture, automobiles and driving, beauty and fashion, lifestyle, literature, aging and retirement, real estate and housing, law and order, immigration and multiculturalism, religion, personalities, sports, and more.

Email contact: newsroom@globeandmail.com

It's also available online at: The Globe and Mail

The Beauty of Snow in Toronto

The wintry snow makes Toronto a beautiful place. See some sample photos (taken in December, 2010) below:

Photos (Toronto: December, 2010) © Jerome D'Costa

BENTO BOX: A Publication of Toronto

Bento Box -- a monthly magazine from Toronto

This is a "Toronto-based Japanese New Concept Magazine...to provide fresh and exciting content for its readers." It provides latest news in Toronto of the rich Japanese culture, food and drinks, beauty, shopping ideas, travel ideas, health and fitness, media (music, movie, and videos), and more. 

Email contact: info@bentobox.ca

It's also available online at: BentoBoxMagazine

BANGLA REPORTER: A Publication of Toronto

Bangla Reporter -- a weekly -- from Toronto

This Bengali-language weekly of Toronto is presently being published only online; its printed edition is not being brought out due to some "technological problems." It covers Bangladesh, Canada, and world with news, features, articles, and opinions on politics, economy, business, finance, entertainment, science and technology, personalities, health and fitness, law and order, religion, literature, travel, sports, and more. 

Email contact: editor@banglareporter.com

It's available online at: Bangla Reporter

Happy Bangla (Bengali) New Year 1425

Happy Bangla (Bengali) New Year 1425 To You All!

Bangla Noboborsho (Bengali New Year) designs with arts and crafts
 © Joachim Romeo D'Costa (April 14, 2018)

The Quotation of the Week (April 15 - 21, 2018)

Quotations of Letitia Baldrige, Bindi Irwin, Arthur Wing Pinero, Boy George, and Phyllis Logan on 'drinking tea,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Photo (Cups of tea) © Ujjal Peter D'Costa (April 1, 2018)

Midnight House Fire In Scarborough As I Saw It

A gentleman in his early 60's is in critical condition after his house was on fire in the midnight. Paramedics took him to a Toronto trauma centre. Three members of his family escaped the two-alarm fire with minor injuries. Toronto Fire department personnel put out the fire but the house incurred severe damages. Investigation on the cause of this fire is still on. 

My video record of the fire can be viewed below: 

Above videos by Jerome D'Costa (April 14, 2018)

(Updated on April 15, 2018)

HERALD MONTHLY: A Publication of Toronto

Herald Monthly -- Chinese-language newspaper -- from Toronto

This family-oriented newspaper, published by Chinese Christian Herald Crusades of Canada, has Canada East and Canada West editions. It provides a forum for Chinese Canadians on social issues, gives inspiration and insight to face challenges and struggles in life, and helps to uphold the Christian world view of life as a viable alternative.

It covers news, features and articles on local and world news, social concerns, true life stories, arts, entertainment, family life, Christian faith, local community and Church news, food, health and fitness, and science and technology.

Email contact: toronto@cchc.org

It's also available online at: Herald Monthly

RENTALS4STUDENTS: A Publication of Toronto

Rentals4Students -- a half-yearly magazine -- from Toronto

This magazine helps about two dozen Canadian college and university students find rental apartments and properties in different towns and cities.

Email contact: info@mediaclassified.ca

It's also available online at: Rentals4Students

VLAMBARAM: A Publication of Toronto

Vlambaram -- a Tamil bi-weekly -- from Toronto

This Tamil-language bi-weekly, "Canada's Oldest Tamil Newspaper," for the Tamil community of Toronto, covers Sri Lanka, India, Canada, and world by publishing news, features, articles, and opinions on politics, business, finance, entertainment, health and fitness, real estate, environment, religion, education, science and technology, literature, travel, sports, puzzles, and more. 

Email contact: vlambaram@sympatico.ca (or info@vlambaram.com)

It's also available online at: Vlambaram

The Quotation of the Week (April 8 - 14, 2018)

Quotations on 'power and corruption and abuse of power,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa 

Image © Ujjal Peter D'Costa (2016)

CBN (Canadian Bangladeshi News): A Publication of Toronto

CBN -- a newspaper -- from Toronto

The CBN (Canadian Bangladeshi News) is a bilingual (Bengali and English) newspaper -- covering Bangladesh, Canada, and the world -- provides news, features, articles, and opinions on community events, arts and culture, politics, business and finance, immigration, entertainment, education, lifestyle, beauty and fashion, health and fitness, food, literature, sports and more. 

Email contact: cbn24.ca@gmail.com

It's also available online at: CBN

ONTARIO REAL ESTATE ADVERTISER: A Publication of Toronto

Ontario Real Estate Advertiser -- a bi-weekly  --  from Toronto

It's a tabloid-size Greater Toronto Area (GTA) advertisement newspaper  on "new and resale real estate, cottages, tourism and investment opportunities" for buyers, sellers, investors, and relocators. 

This newspaper also has separate editions for the regions of Niagara, Windsor and Essex, London, and Ottawa.

Email contact: infor@realestatead.com

It's also available online at: Ontario Real Estate Advertiser

HOME AND LONGTERM CARE NEWS: A Publications of Toronto

Home and LongTerm Care News -- a monthly magazine -- from Toronto

This monthly magazine is "for consumers who are supporting and/or involved in home care or long term care." It deals with care, health, and services of the seniors, dementia (Alzheimer's disease) patients, diabetic patients, stroke patients, cultural sensitivity of patients, food and nutrition, health and fitness, science and technology related to these people. 

Email contact: info@longtermcarenews.ca

It's also available online at: Home and LongTerm Care News

THE VARSITY: A Publication of Toronto

The Varsity -- a weekly newspaper -- from Toronto

This tabloid-size weekly student newspaper of the University of Toronto, with a progressive stance, deals with student affairs, academic matters, relation between the university administration and students, science and technology, arts and culture, student governing council and its activities, weekly calendar of university events, student relations, student rights, student health, food, health and fitness, puzzles, sports, and more. 

Email contact: editor@thevarsity.ca

It's also available online at: The Varsity

The Quotation of the Week (April 1 - 7, 2018)

A quotation of Pope John Paul II on 'our despair and the hope that the Easter brings,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Photo courtesy: Messenger of St. Anthony (magazine)