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Immigration: The 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program is now open until November 3rd.

International News, Politics

How to sponsor your parents and grandparents for Canadian immigration Kareem El-Assal Published on October 17th, 2020 at 05:00am EDT     Canadian citizens and permanent residents can now apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents for Canadian immigration. The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) expression of interest window began on October 13 and will remain open […]

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Albert Remus Rosana and Cassandra Wilkinson will each receive $50,000 over the next two years to support their studies.(Photo: Univ. of Alberta)

Filipino doctoral student receives $50,000 scholarship 

Canada News, Education, Philippine News

  Edmonton, Alberta Prestigious Dorothy J. Killam Memorial Graduate Prize Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com A Filipino graduate student is one of two recipients of the prestigious Dorothy J. Killam Memorial Graduate Prize. Albert Remus Rosana and Cassandra Wilkinson will each receive $50,000 over the next two years to support their studies. Recognition with

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Erlinda 'Linda' Ramos surrounded by her creations. (Photo: Rey-ar Reyes, Pilipino Express)

Pumanaw: Erlinda Magnaye Ramos

Canada News

Updated:October 17, 2020, 9 AM Winnipeg, Manitoba Obituario: Owner of Gelyn’s Wedding Lounge dies at 89 Winnipeg icon Erlinda Magnaye Ramos, known to friends as ‘Linda’ of the famed Gelyn’s Wedding Lounge died Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The 89-year grandmother immigrated to Canada in 1970 with husband Gerry and two of their nine children.  

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Caregiver Chronicles: Sampang starts series on Filipino women

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, International News, Live-in Caregivers (LCP), OFWs, Philippine News, Politics

Vancouver,B. C. “Success is a journey, not a destination”…Arthur Ashe, US tennis hero My editor asked me the other day, ‘Why don’t you write about the Filipino caregivers? It doesn’t need to be all about their successes, but more about their daily lives.’    I immediately agreed. It’s about time.  The hired help has never

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Renato Gandia (left) and his partner at the 2013 Calgary Pride Parade. (Facebook)

LGTB: “‘Are you gay?”How a young Filipino ‘came out’

Canada News, International News, Philippine News, Politics

Editor’s note: Yesterday (October 11) was National Coming Out Day. We thought that it is appropriate to post the story of one who ‘came out’ albeit reluctantly. PCN.Com has always been a supporter of LGTB+ and we have featured several stories in our pages over the years. We believe that we should give a platform to the

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Jaeden Dela Torre makes another run at politics on the provincial level. (Facebook)

B.C. elections: Jaeden dela Torre second Filipino-Canadian to run

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Richmond, B.C. 19-year old  attempts second try in Richmond North Centre   After failing to win his first try at politics in the last federal election,  Jaeden Dela Torre is making another run, this time in provincial politics. The 19-year old is the NDP candidate for Richmond North Centre, currently held by BC Liberal Teresa

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Larry Pagdato, (centre) with staff in this 2015 photo. (Winnipeg Free Press photo)

Winnipeg’s Pizzaland turns 30

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, OFWs, Philippine News

Winnipeg, Manitoba Larry Pagdato bucks the trend Analysis Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian news.com There is a perception that Filipinos do not go into business and instead become entrepreneurs, preferring to be employed. A Winnipeg immigrant defies the conventional wisdom and embarked on his own business 30 years ago and is still going strong. Larry Pagdato

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Filipina author Mila Bongco in Alberta LitFest

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Philippine News

Edmonton, Alberta Children’s Book author will do two readings Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.Com The author of two childrens’ books is featured in Edmonton’s LitFest Festival as well as Beyond the Food Court Book Launch. She will have her first reading at the book launch on October 15 T 9:00 AM and a second one On

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Julius Tiangson was a strong contender. (Campaign photo)

Federal politics: Julius Tiangson makes another bid for a federal seat

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

  Toronto, Ontario Conservatives’ Julius Tiangson makes another try Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian news.Com Failed Conservative Julius A. Tiangson is making another run  to win a seat in the federal riding of Toronto York in the by-election on October 26, 2020. He made his first run in the 2015 election in  Mississuaga Centre. He

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Politika: Mable Elmore tatakbo na naman

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, Live-in Caregivers (LCP), OFWs, Philippine News, Politics

Vancouver, B.C. Pang-apat na term The only Filipino elected politician in B.C. seeks fourth term Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com Mabel Elmore, who made history as the first and only Filipino to be elected to the B.C. Legislature in 2009 is seeking a fourth term in the coming provincial election on October 24th. Elmore,

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