Philippine quake knocks down building, kills 2, injures 100 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TACLOBAN, Philippines — Jul 6, 2017, 11:30 AM ET A strong, shallow earthquake shook the central Philippines on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and injuring more than 100, including several in a collapsed building where others were trapped for several […]
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What’s in my mouth? Food Blog Sharing what I think is Mmm…Sarap! Making do at Minnoz JULY 5, 2017 WHATSINMYMOUTH I know most would avoid restaurants that are attached to hotels, but sometimes work and time creates limited options and thankfully Minnoz Restaurant and Lounge in Nanaimo did have a surprise or two in store. I ordered the
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Updated: July 11,2017, 7:o1 AM Updated: July 10, 2017, 10:39 AM Toronto Editorial Press freedom and the limits of free speech By Ted Alcuitas The saga of Toronto’s ‘Balita’ newspaper and its publisher Teresita ‘Tess’ Cusipag, is a sober reminder that there are limits to free speech. http://www.balita.ca Cusipag has just been released from jail
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Toronto Balita publisher Tess Cusipag goes to jail for 21 days By Ted Alcuitas Analysis “It is the court’s true wish that you learn from this experience that you are bound by the law and you must comply with court orders even if you do not agree with them. The court will compel obedience to
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Manitoba Melita Doctor Honoured for 40+ Years Service A doctor serving Melita and area for more than 40 years has been given the Key to the Community and had a day named in his honour, the Southwest Post reported. Dr. Aquilino Dizon Jr. was one of several residents, volunteers and businesses commemorated during the
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Updated with photo credits, June 24, 2017, 11:22 AM Toronto, Ontario Filipino Canadian takes command of Canada’s oldest regiment By Ted Alcuitas “It is a dream fulfilled for many people, ” says the new commanding general of the Royal Regiment of Canada as he took the reins last Sunday, June 4 . Lt. Colonel Joseph Nonato is the first
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Updated: 6:00 PM, June 8, 2017 Montreal, Quebec Lenore RS Lim included in Asian Canadian Women Artists Association (ACWA) exhibit By Ted Alcuitas Artist printmaker Lenore RS Lim is the only Filipina artist to be included in the 15th anniversary exhibition of the Asian Canadian Women Artists Association (ACWA) in Montreal. The exhibition at the Musée des
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Calgary, Alberta Only woman of colour in branding ad By Ted Alcuitas Tina Brillantes is the only minority among seven former graduates of Royal Roads University in a corporate branding ad campaign launched last year. The Calgary resident who completed her MA in Leadership at the university’s Victoria, B.C. campus is currently Team Lead, Neighbourhood Coordination in
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