Jason Kenney takes power in Alberta. (Maclean’s) Alberta Hindi nanalo ang dalawang kandidato By Ted Alcuitas Cesar Pala of the NDP and Marjorie Newman of the United Conservative Party (UCP) failed to win their seats in yesterday’s provincial election. Cesar Cala, NDP The two aspirants were hoping to put Filipinos in the political map after […]
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Esmie Gayo McLaren’s “Just Breathe” collection is a conglomeration of images of home and travel. (Provided) Vancouver, B.C. Press Release Celia Leung, Esmie Gayo McLaren: “Just Breathe” Art Exhibition April 8, 2019- Scenes, Sounds, and Scents in Romantic Watercolours Dates: May 1 – 31, 2019 Reception: May 4, 2 – 4 pm Location: Jeunesse Gallery
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From left: NDP MLA Ted Marcelino, Conservative MLA Jon Reyes, NDP MLA Flor Marcelino sparred during question period. (Facebook) Winnipeg, Manitoba Jon Reyes ’embarrassed” and apologized Analysis By Ted Alcuitas A somber and emotional tribute for a murdered Filipino teen has turned into an ugly war of words for the three sitting Filipino members of
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Gemma Dalayoan is honoured by the University of Manitoba for astounding community service. (Photo: University of Manitoba) Winnipeg,Manitoba Recipient for Community Service By Ted Alcuitas Retired educator and community advocate Gemma Dalayoan has been chosen one of five Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2019 by the University of Manitoba. The 77-year old finished her BEd/83, MEd/90
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Kenney speaks to the media after the 2019 Alberta Leaders Debate in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday, April 4, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan) Alberta Is Jason Kenney a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Opinion By Ted Alcuitas The enigmatic leader of the United Conservative party (UCP) is hard to define that once, he was asked by
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UCP leader Jason Kenney and NDP leader Rachel Notley and other party leaders will debate tonight from 5:30 PM to 7 PM. (Canadian Press) Alberta election Kenney is dogged by accusations of allying with far-right, anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim groups. Analysis By Ted Alcuitas Eleven years after Alberta elected its first Filipino member to the legislature
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The 64-year old immigration consultant Jay Razon drowned in a boating accident at Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby on Thursday, March 29. (Facebook photo) Vancouver, B.C. Updated: 7PM, March 31, 2019 Drowning victim was popular among Filipinos By Ted Alcuitas “Napakabait sa mga basketball players niya,” was howTom Choy remembers Jay Razon who died in
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Opened on November 3, 2001, the Bayanihan Community Centre and now debt-free is facing a crossroads. (Positively Filipino) Victoria, B.c. Can the envy of others continue after 50 years? Analysis By Ted Alcuitas For some, it is still a dream while others have come and gone. But for the Bayanihan Community Centre in Victoria,
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Multi-media artist-activist Mldred German’s work will be at SecondBeat Art Share located at 800 East Broadway at the Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House. German will also participate in the open mic. In Mildred Grace German’s piece Stigma Kills, the artist aims to depict how mental illness and addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their background or
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New immigrants fuel Canada’s population growth Canada New immigrants made up 61% of Canada’s population growth in 2018Canada’s population reached 37,314,442 on January 1, 2019 CIC News.com March 26, 2019 A new Statistics Canada report reveals how immigration to Canada continues to be the main driver of population growth, with a total increase of 321,065
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