Community Resources in Regent Park, Toronto

  

Regent was one of Canada’s most significant housing projects. It has a mix of old and new housing projects. The neighbours also confirmed during an interview that the new high-rise buildings have both affordable housing and luxury ones.

Regent Park had a community newspaper, Regent Park Community News, which used to be published twice a month. In 1977, the Regent Park Community discussed the necessity of a community centre mainly for the youth, and they were planning and submitting a proposal on how and where it would be created. In those days, they had community guardians. The Salvation Army opened its first fitness center in Regent Park in 1977.

Nowadays, they have a website with different kinds of information, news, a direct message system, apps, and a system for virtual tours or in-person tours.

Currently, the Regent Park community has a COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION:

-          REGENT PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE (features recreation facilities)

-          PAM MCCONNELL AQUATIC CENTRE (Previously, it was the community center (Source: Interview the front desk; it has a 25-metre lap pool)

-          CNH - CENTRAL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSING (This is a 108-year-old settlement center. The second old settlement centre in Toronto. Their staff and volunteers provide different services, like for children and youth and newcomers)

-          EMPLOYMENT CENTRE (Help to search for jobs)

-          REGENT PARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE (This organization works for people living or working in the Regent Park area to improve their health and well-being.)

-          DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM (They have a team of certified diabetes educators, registered nurses and dietitians who educate people about type 2 diabetes)

-          TORONTO BIRTH CENTRE (A community-based health care centre where pregnant people can give a safe birth in a family environment.)

-          SUMAC CREEK HEALTH CENTRE (They provide after-hours medical services)

-          CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT - TD LEARNING CENTRE (This organization provides educational opportunities to develop the community)

-          EARLY ON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE

-          NELSON MANDELA PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL (Offers JK to Grade 8 programs.)

-          PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION™ PROGRAM (provide various supports to high school students who are living in the communities)

-          CRC - Christian Resources Centre (For over 50 years, they have provided services for low-income people, like providing healthy food four days a week, affordable housing support, food training, gardening, etc.)

-          DIXON HALL (They started as a soup kitchen but now provide services to the vulnerable and at most risk.)

-          NEIGHBOURHOOD INFORMATION POST–NIP (This organization provides a homeless prevention program.

-          YSM – YOUNG STREET MISSION (A local Christian development company that works for people who are in poverty)

-          DANIELS SPECTRUM (“Rooted in Regent Park, Open to the World” This is a community cultural hub. It has many arts bases and community-based organizations. Where people can work, play, or study. It has exhibition spaces, Ada Sleight Hall, the Artscape Lounge, a network of hallway galleries and the Courtyard.)

LOCAL BUSINESS:

-          F45 REGENT PARK (Provide functional training)

-          LE BEAU (They have the best coffee, handcrafted pastries, and beautiful plates of food)

-          JERK PARADISE (Serves jerk and fried chicken, burgers, roti, and other quick to-go meals)

-          NOOR PIZZA (They combine Ethiopian and Italian pizzas, including super inexpensive slices and Ethiopian Tibs/Salad/Injera plates.)

-          SULTAN OF SAMOSAS (They have a variety of samosas and fritters, ten savoury, and two types of sweet)

-          PAINTBOX BISTRO (This is an award-winning hospitality hub and social enterprise featuring a catering company, plant-based café, and event space.)

-          SUKHOTHAI (A kitchen from Thai cooking)

-          WEHLIYE RESTAURANT (Somali restaurant)

-          WENDY'S (Food court)

-          SUBWAY SANDWICH (Food court)

-          TIM HORTONS (Food court)

-          SHOPPERS DRUG MART (Shopping centre)

-          ROGERS (Network Company)

LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS

-          COAT CHECK 4 CHANGE INC (A service company that takes on various events, like corporate events, holiday parties, fundraising events, concert events and more.)

-          INFINIGUARD (Provide training and services)

-          QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (Provide popular items)

-          TASTLLING (Food entrepreneurship for the new immigrant)

-          REGENT PARK CATERING COLLECTIVE (Cooking academy)

-          BEAR STANDING TALL & ASSOCIATES CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING (Indigenous-owned company that provides Consulting and Corporate Training)

OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES:                

-          GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE CAMPUS (For Fashion)

-          CHURCH

References:

(1977, May 18) Regent Park Community News

https://www.connexions.org/SevenNews/RegentNews/RegentParkNews-V6N8.pdf

(N.D.) Regent Park Community Health Centre https://regentparkchc.org/

(N.D.) Regent Park Social https://www.regentparksocial.org/

(N.D.) Toronto https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/3502/index.html

A beautiful song "Broken Angel."

 I like its melody and the singer's voice.

"Broken Angel" is a single by Iranian singer Arash, released in 2010 by Warner Music. The music video features Swedish singers Helena and model Marianne Puglia.

Lyrics:

[Intro: Helena]

I’m so lonely, broken angel

I’m so lonely, listen to my heart

[Verse 1: Arash]

You, you are the one

I miss you so much

Now that you’re gone

Don’t, don’t be afraid

I’ll be by your side

Leading the way

[Chorus: Helena]

I’m so lonely, broken angel

I’m so lonely, listen to my heart

One and only, broken angel

Come and save me before I fall apart

[Verse 2: Arash]

I wish that I could touch

Touch you again

Feeling in love

Don’t want it to end

Two, two worlds apart

Less in a dream, it’s breaking my heart

[Chorus: Helena]

I’m so lonely, broken angel

I’m so lonely, listen to my heart

Onе and only, broken angel

Come and savе me before I fall apart

[Bridge: Arash]

La la leyli, la la leyli la laaaaa

La la leyli, la la leyli la laaaaa

[Chorus: Helena]

I’m so lonely, broken angel

I’m so lonely, listen to my heart

One and only, broken angel

Come and save me before I fall apart

I’m so lonely, broken angel

I’m so lonely, listen to my heart

One and only, broken angel

Come and save me before I fall apart

[Outro: Arash]

La la leyli, la la leyli la laaaaa

La la leyli, la la leyli la laaaaa

Biography 203: Hindi movie songs

It is a tradition to add songs and dance to movies on the Indian subcontinent. It is like that from the very first movie in this area.

 In my childhood, when we watched Hindi films on VCP, we used to fast-forward the songs. This was mainly because they were not watchable with a family (We did it with the love scenes too), or maybe we liked to watch movies without singing and dancing. But we all used to watch the "Chhaya Chhondo" program on BTV (Bangladesh Television). This program was dedicated to film songs. They used to telecast only Bangla Cinema songs. I liked it.

One day, I told one of my schoolmates about this fast-forwarding song. She was surprised. She said watching songs is the main thing for them when watching a movie.

I don't know why, what we avoided in the movie, but liked to watch it separately. That's why sometimes I have heard or watched a song, not the movie. Or watched the movie. not the song.

A Hindi song

 I don't know why this song is running in my head. I didn't see the movie. I heard the cost of making this song is 600000 Rupi (Indian currency). In those days, a movie could have been made with this amount of money. Nice song. Karishma said she had 30 outfit changes for the hit song "Jhanjhariya" in the 1996. 

Singer: Abhijeet Bhattacharya

Music Director: Anu Malik

Lyricist: Anand Raj Anand

Movie Cast & Crew:

Producer : Dhirajlal Shah

Director: S. Deepak

Cast: Sunil Shetty, Karisma Kapoor

Lyrics:

Jhanjhariya Uski Chanak Gayi

Chunnari Bhi Sar Se Sarak Gayi

Meri Nazar Usse Mili Toh

Uski Nazar Sharma Ke Jhuk Gayi

Jhanjhariya Uski Chanak Gayi

Chunnari Bhi Sar Se Sarak Gayi

Meri Nazar Usse Mili Toh

Uski Nazar Sharma Ke Jhuk Gayi

Jhanjhariya

 Usse Nazar Mili Beech Bazar Mein

Ha Usse Nazar Mili Beech Bazar Mein

Dil Gaya Lut Nazaron Ki Takarar Mein

Mud Mud Ke Woh Dekhe Mujhe

Jaise Ki Woh Khud Bhi Machal Gayi

Jhanjhariya Uski Chhanak Gayi

Chunnari Bhi Sar Se Sarak Gayi

Meri Nazar Usse Mili Toh

Uski Nazar Sharma Ke Jhuk Gayi

Jhanjhariya

 

Kissa Ajeeb Tha Pahali Mulaqaat Ka

Kissa Ajeeb Tha Pahali Mulaqaat Ka

Aalam Gazab Huwa Mere Dil Ke Hal Ka

Ik Pal Mujhe Aisa Laga

Jaise Meri Dhadkan Ruk Gayi

Jhanjhariya Usaki Chanak Gayi

Chunnari Bhi Sar Se Sarak Gayi

Meri Nazar Usse Mili Toh

Uski Nazar Sharma Ke Jhuk Gayi

Jhanjhariyaa Uski Chanak Gayi

Chunnari Bhi Sar Se Sarak Gayi

Meri Nazar Usse Mili Toh

Uski Nazar Sharma Ke Jhuk Gayi

Jhanjhariya

Take care of your health

 I am saying this to all, especially to women. When a woman becomes a mother, she cares for nothing but the child. After the child is born, she accepts all problems, which she can't say to everyone. But she keeps doing everything possible and impossible for her baby.

But we have to remember that if you stay well, then only you can take good care of your baby. To do everything for the baby, you have to stay fit, in sound mind, careful, and everything else.

When you encounter trouble on an airplane, you are told to take an oxygen mask and breathe first. Then, give it to your child. If you don't have breath, you can take care of your child's breath.

My mom use to say, Health is the key of all happiness. You may become rich, strong, or get the life you want. But if you ignore your health, you may not enjoy any of it. How can you travel and enjoy your life if you stay in a hospital bed, paralyzed, in pain? Sometimes, no medicine doesn't work. You even won't understand if there is anyone holding your hand and waiting for you or not.

So, no matter what happens, if you think you need to achieve something, give time to it. But always keep room for your own health—for food, exercise, and other activities. Mostly, love yourself. Everybody may leave you, but you shouldn't leave yourself. You need to be loved. We can say this way, there is no need to drop tears; buy yourself flowers.

Bangla song: Kine de reshmi churi

This is a beautiful old Bangla song. The last time I heard it, it was on the train. In Bangladesh, if you journey in the standard compartment (not the first class), you may listen to some songs. This is one of them.

Released: 1977.

Singer: Asha Bhosle.

Music: RD Burman.

 

Lyrics: 

Hey, will you go to the fair?

Ha ga, melay jabe naki

হ্যাঁ গা, মেলায় যাবে নাকি?

Yes, I will go.

হ্যাঁ, যামু।

ha jamu.

What will you buy for me?

কী কিনা দিবা?

ki kina diba?

Whatever you say.

যা কইবা তাই

ja koiba tai

Really?

সত্যি?

sotti?

Yes, true

হ্যাঁ, সত্যি

ha sotti.

Haa

(Yes)

Kine de reshmi churi

(Please buy me bangles)

noile jabo baaper bari

(Otherwise, I will go (back) to my dad's house)

dibi bole kaal katali

(You told me many times that would buy these for me)

jani tor jarijuri.

(I know, you always give me some excuse)

gatobar bolechili

(Last year you promised me)

melate niye jabi

( that you will take me to the fair)

sari na diye amay

(Instead of buying a sharee (dress))

khawali chhola muri

(You impressed me with Chhola Muri/food)

kine de reshmi churi

noile jabo baaper bari

dibi bole kaal katali

jani tor jarijuri

michhe kathay tor moto

(No one tells)

keu nei re aar

( lie like you)

tor tulona paoa

(Some one like you (liar))

jagote je bhaar

(is difficult to find)

bhalo manush peye amay

(You found me a good person)

bholali ki chholonay

(Empressed me with sweet words)

ebare bhulbo na to

(This time it won't work)

joto korish chhal chaturi

(No matter how much you show your tricks)

kine de reshmi churi

noile jabo baaper bari

dibi bole kaal katali

jani tor jarijuri

are taka jodi na thake

(If you do not have money)

to na dibi

(You don't have to give anything)

hath dhore amay

(Hold my hand)

apon kore nibi

(Make me yours)

ami jwalate toke

(I wanted to mess with you)

bolechi koto boke

((That's why)Said unnecessary words)

janish prem kombe na to

(That won't make the love less)

joto hoi buro buri

(No matter how much old we became)

kine de reshmi churi

noile jabo baaper bari

dibi bole kaal katali

jani tor jarijuri

Oooooooo

Source:

https://www.google.com/search?q=lyrics+kine+de+reshmi+churi&sca_esv=1c8c25c0b9629aed&sca_upv=1&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA951CA951&ei=0a0jZpDrGJvk0PEPp_SDsAc&ved=0ahUKEwjQl4LY3tCFAxUbMjQIHSf6AHYQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=lyrics+kine+de+reshmi+churi&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiG2x5cmljcyBraW5lIGRlIHJlc2htaSBjaHVyaTIKEAAYBxgKGB4YDzIGEAAYCBgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjIIEAAYCBgeGA9IxyJQ-xpY-xpwAngAkAEAmAFXoAFXqgEBMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCA6ACZsICCRAAGLADGAgYHsICDhAAGIAEGLADGIYDGIoFmAMAiAYBkAYCkgcBM6AHwwM&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

https://kathayosure.wordpress.com/2011/08/21/kine-de-reshmi-churi/

Biography 202: VCR Era

In my childhood, a new culture grew in Bangladesh. We can call it VCR culture. People used to rent Video cassettes from a rental store to view movies at home. They kept a VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) at home to play the cassette. In every block, a new video cassette rental store is established. In school, students discussed what film they had viewed the day. One of my school friends, Falguni, said that every day from 9 pm was their movie time. After dinner, the whole family would stay together to watch movies.

My dad went to the mall to buy a VCR with his boss. This boss became our family friend; his family always attended our Eid and Birthday parties. My mom and dad visited their house, too. Mom said she had never seen such a neat and clean house. All credit goes to his wife. My dad became his friend because they both like to try new electronic items. So, when they went to buy a VCR, they came back with a VCP. Because it was new in the market and had sound technology and a remote.

Anyway, the VCP (Video Cassette Player) era started in our house. My dad used to bring all the cassettes. We used to watch movies according to his choice. I must inform you that most of the movies were Hindi. This VCR era taught me Hindi, which has become a good asset now, after all these years.

This era continued until the cable TV era started. Cable TV and multiple channels started one after another to support each other. People stopped renting cassettes; they could view movies and other programs on TV with a minimum monthly subscription. Technology changed. The video cassette store was turned into a VCD disk rental shop. That is also demolishing too. Nowadays, kids have no idea what a video cassette is.

On those days, I had performed a TV program. I danced. My father recorded the whole program. My sister's programs and many other recordings were at home. With time, all were destroyed. Now, we don't have any copies of that program.

Song: Am I wrong?

 A beautiful song: Am I Wrong

Song by Nico & Vinz

Lyrics

Am I wrong for thinking out the box from where I stay?
Am I wrong for saying that I'll choose another way?
I ain't trying to do what everybody else doing
Just cause everybody doing what they all do
If one thing I know, how far would I grow?
I'm walking down this road of mine, this road that I call home

So am I wrong for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see

Am I tripping for having a vision?
My prediction; I'mma be on the top of the world
Hope you, hope you don't look back, always do what you decide
Don't let them control your life, that's just how I feel
Fight for yours and don't let go, don't let them compare you, no
Don't worry, you're not alone, that's just how we feel

So am I wrong for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see

If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right, right
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right

If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right, right
If you tell me I'm wrong, wrong
I don't wanna be right

So am I wrong for thinking that we could be something for real?
Now am I wrong for trying to reach the things that I can't see?
But that's just how I feel, that's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see
That's just how I feel
That's just how I feel
That's just how I feel trying to reach the things that I can't see

Source: Musixmatch

When big companies destroy the small ones

 It's been a long time since we are watching some common corporate games. For example, whenever any new company arises, which product is good. The big company will either destroy it by keeping its product at a low price or will buy the new company. Then, they are the only company that provides the particular products. Now, whatever price they ask, modified or made less effective, the consumer has no other option but to buy the product from the big corporation. These make the company so powerful that later, they get involved with any issue that they want and make it happen the way they want to. The rest of the people had no money or power to defend their activities.

This is not a new case in this world. For more than 100s years, this has been going on.

Why can't we stop it when this kind of activity starts?

The airplane fair is always too much for the general people. It does not need to be so expensive that they are asking. In Canada, like other products, it's more expensive than in any other part of the world, and the customer's benefit is worse than in any third-world country. They are better than the Canadian airplane, from food to any other service.

Now, all cheap/low-cost airlines (Compared to other Canadian airlines) are closing down. So, people will have no other option but to buy an expensive air ticket when the service is not up to the mark.

Let me give you an example by comparing a service. In any airline, if you feel cold, they will provide you with a blanket and cushion for free. Not in Canadian airlines. They will charge you extra for the air. It's not that they are taking less money for the ticket; they are taking more than any other airline without regular facilities for the passengers.

A beautiful Hindi song from the film Soldier

 I like its music, lyrics and singers. It's a beautiful song.

[Source: https://www.filmyquotes.com/songs/1468]

Mehfil mein baar baar unpe nazar gayi	My eyes kept looking at her in the gathering
Hey mehfil mein baar baar unpe nazar gayi	My eyes kept looking at her in the gathering
Humne bachayi lakh, phir bhi udhar gayi	I tried a lot to avoid, but still could not
Main kya karoon, dil kya kare, main kya karoon	What should I do, what should my heart do
Mehfil mein baar baar unpe nazar gayi	My eyes kept looking at her in the gathering
Haan mehfil mein baar baar unpe nazar gayi	My eyes kept looking at her in the gathering
Humne bachayi lakh, phir bhi udhar gayi	I tried a lot to avoid, but still could not
Main kya karoon, dil kya kare, main kya karoon	What should I do, what should my heart do
Hey hey hey ... hey hey hey ... aa ha	Hey hey hey ... hey hey hey ... aa ha
Yeh mausam aaya hai dilbar kitne saal mein	Beloved, this weather has come after so long
Mera dil khoya hai tere hi khayaal mein	My heart is lost in your memories
Na toh mera dosh hai, na tera kusoor hai	It's not my fault, nor your mistake
Mujhpe joh chaaya hai tera yeh suroor hai	Your intoxication is spread on me
Aa ha ... la la la ... hmm hmm hmm	Aa ha ... la la la ... hmm hmm hmm
Aayi tu saamne, dhadkan thehar gayi	My heart stopped when you came in front of me
Hey aayi tu saamne, dhadkan thehar gayi	My heart stopped when you came in front of me
Humne bachayi lakh, phir bhi udhar gayi	I tried a lot to avoid, but still could not
Main kya karoon, dil kya kare, main kya karoon	What should I do, what should my heart do
Soldier soldier, meethi baatein bolkar	Soldier soldier, by saying sweet things
Dil tu chura le gaya	You've stolen my heart
Soldier soldier, meethi baatein bolkar	Soldier soldier, by saying sweet things
Dil tera uda le gaya	I've stolen your heart
Tanhai kehti hai, kuch bhi na kehna hai	Loneliness is saying that, I want to be quiet
Baahon mein sona hai, palkon mein rehna hai	I want to sleep in your arms, live in your eyes
Saanson ko baandha hai saanson ki dor se	I've tied my breaths with the string of breaths
Tode na tootegi duniya ke zor se	It won't break even if the world tries to
La la ... la la la ... la la la	La la ... la la la ... la la la
Daaman mein tootke main toh bikhar gayi	I was broken into pieces within myself
Haan daaman mein tootke main toh bikhar gayi	I was broken into pieces within myself
Humne bachayi lakh, phir bhi udhar gayi	I tried a lot to avoid, but still could not
Main kya karoon, dil kya kare, main kya karoon	What should I do, what should my heart do
Mehfil mein baar baar unpe nazar gayi	My eyes kept looking at her in the gathering
Hey mehfil mein baar baar unpe nazar gayi	My eyes kept looking at her in the gathering
Humne bachayi lakh, phir bhi udhar gayi	I tried a lot to avoid, but still could not
Main kya karoon, dil kya kare, main kya karoon	What should I do, what should my heart do