Newly appointed judges By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Two newly appointed judges will be honoured by their peers with an online celebration tomorrow (Monday) June 2 at 3:30 PM (PDT) and 6:30 PM (EDT). To celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) salutes the two judges with the virtual webinar, says […]
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Robson Square Arts Coalition robsonsquarearts@gmail.com For immediate release May 13, 2025 Vancouver dance community hosting fundraiser for victims of Lapulapu attack The Robson Square Arts Coalition (RSAC), a multi-ethnic group of street dancers and street dance organizations, is hosting a unique fundraiser to assist the victims, families, and communities affected by the Lapulapu attack. The
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Vancouver, B.C. By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez British Columbia declares Friday, May 2 as official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of multiple festival-goers at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party Saturday night. Eleven people, aged 5 to 65, were killed, and more than two
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Vancouver, BC By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez “Shocked, devastated and heartbroken” : PM Carney said of event as the party cancels Calgary rally due to tragedy Eleven people were killed and multiple others were injured, including children, when a man in his 30s drove his compact SUV through a crowd in the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party
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Vancouver, BC By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Flight AC017 leaves Vancouver airport at past midnight on April 2 Canadian flag carrier Air Canada will start on April 2, 2025 its flights linking Vancouver and Manila, solidifying its presence in Southeast Asia and supporting Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The launch of the service to Manila also positions Air Canada as the North American airline serving
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Teenager becomes first Filipina to beat a Top 10 player in the Open Era By Charmaine Rodriguez Filipino wild card Alexandra Eala ousted Australian Open champion Madison Keys from the Miami Open in the third round Sunday, scoring 6-4, 6-2, after also winning against 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko on Friday. “I can’t wait to
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Vancouver, B.C. By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Marchand: your contributions remind us of the vital role legal professionals play in strengthening communities Five outstanding lawyers who gave their time and used their expertise to serve others are recipients of the first ever Awards of Excellence from the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN). The five awardees
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Vancouver, B.C. Five lawyers in B.C. are being honoured for their achievements on February 22 at Vancouver’s Terminal City Club. The inaugural awards night is being organized by the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) to recognize the five lawyers. The five are: Vicente Asunción,Jr., principal at Asunción & Company. Asunción, both licensed to practice in
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Winnipeg Learning Filipino culture through food Basta! Filipino Kitchen, the only Filipino kitchen at Winnipeg’s iconic The Forks Market turned one year this December, promising to offer more specialty foods and showcase the talent of the young Filipino staff. Owner and chef Norman Pastorin was enthusiastic about prospects for this year as we discussed the
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Burnaby, B.C. Funeral on January 25, 2025 Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com A bright light in the Filipino Canadian community has been extinguished with the recent death of Alden E. Habacon, an acknowledged diversity and inclusion expert. The 50-year-old father of three died in Hawaii on Dec. 2, 2024 according to reports. His family described his
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