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Pinoys at Vancouver Pride Parade today

Vancouver, B.C. PCN supports Pride Parade By Ted Alcuitas Todays’ Pride Parade saw the participation of Pinoy Pride Vancouver. Philippine Canadian News.com (PCN) was there to cheer them on. Here are some pictures from the parade.   http://philippi.mywhc.ca/canada/filipinos-join-pride-parade/

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Filipinos join Pride Parade tomorrow, Sunday

Updated:August 5, 2017, 7:23 PM Vancouver, B.C. White and Wings: Pinoy Pride Vancouver Joins 39th Vancouver Pride Parade For Immediate Release – August 1, 2017 Vancouver, BC – A record number of spectators and participants are expected to attend the annual Vancouver Pride Parade on August 6th, Sunday at the West End district. The parade

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Dennis Gupa wins $10,000 award

Victoria, B.C. Climate change work recognized By Ted Alcuitas Doctoral student Dennis Gupa has been awarded this year’s Ada Slaight Drama in Education Award by the Young People’s Theatre for his work on climate change. Gupa is studying Sea Rituals, Climate Change and Applied Theatre Research at the University of Victoria. (UVic). Gupa will use

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Flip Side Desserts

Vancouver, B.C. What’s in my mouth? Food Blog Sharing what I think is Mmm…Sarap! Home About JULY 21, 2017 WHATSINMYMOUTH  By Monica Urrutia With the hot weather we’re having, nothing tempts better than a dessert. Blooger Monica Urrutia found one. Feeling it at Flip Side Desserts I am now on a mission to try new restaurants

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Commentary: Jim Wong-Chu leaves a lasting mark

The Georgia Straight COMMENTARY  Ted Alcuitas: Visionary for Asian Canadian writing, Jim Wong-Chu, leaves a lasting mark posted on July 21st, 2017 at 12:14 PM The man behind the growth of Asian Canadian writing in Canada, Jim Wong-Chu, dies at 68. By Ted Alcuitas “Knowledge does not set you free—it enslaves you.” Strong words from

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Congrats Dr. May Farrales, PhD

Updated: 10:00 PM, July 26, 2020 Updated: 12:53 PM, July 22, 2017 Vancouver, B. C. ‘Basketball, Beauty Pageants and the Sexualities of Filipinos in Canada’ By Ted Alcuitas May Farrales successfully defended her dissertation in a gruelling two-hour oral examination yesterday (July 19) at the University of British Columbia. Her dissertation, ’Basketball, Beauty Pageants and

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Visionary for Asian Canadian writing dies

Update: 5:43 PM, July 20, 2017 Obituary The ‘paper son’ who became a community leader and literary pioneer Jim Wong-Chu 1949-2017 By Ted Alcuitas   “Knowledge does not set you free – it enslaves you.” Strong words from a strong man. Jim’s insatiable appetite for history and what he learned motivated him to “create a

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Food: Bao Down gets praise

Updated….July18, 2017, 7:35 PM           Just beginning at Bao Down by whatsinmymouth With a toddler in tow, it is difficult to get to places that are not in my neighbourhood or along my regular commuting/shopping routes. So, I always appreciate when my work provides me with the opportunity to try restaurants that

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Esmie Gayo McLaren one of featured artists

Updated: 10:24 AM, July 22, 2017 Vancouver Her works tell of passion and childish abandon By Ted Alcuitas Vancouver artist Esmie Gayo Mclaren’s works will be one of several  exhibited at the ‘Work on Paper’ exhibition at Vancouver Lipont Art Centre in Richmond. The 2017 Summer Group exhibition will run from July 15 to August

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Vancouver-born author launches second book

Vancouver, B.C. Family plays important role in author’s life By Ted Alcuitas Vancouver-born author Marie Claire Lim Moore returns to her birthplace to launch her second book – ‘Don’t Forget the Parsley’ this Wednesday,July 19 at Chapters Metrotown. The book  builds on her first memoir, Don’t Forget the Soap, offering more entertaining stories about her

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