Charges filed against suspect; Vancouver Police asks for witnesses, video evidence

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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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11 dead, multiple injured as SUV plows through Filipino Street Festival crowd

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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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Pilita Corrales, all-around Filipino entertainer, dies at 87

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By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Cebu-born artist is survived by her two children and grandchildren “Asia’s Queen of Songs” Pilita Corrales, an all-around entertainer, who spent seven decades in the music, film and TV industry had passed away, her family confirmed Saturday (Philippine time). “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of

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Air Canada launches inaugural flight to Manila

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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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Alex Eala, 19, makes tennis history at Miami Open

Canada News

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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Chief Justice congratulates Filipino-Canadian lawyers for being trailblazers

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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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Five BC lawyers to be feted by peers

Canada News

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’s Basta! Filipino Kitchen celebrates one year at The Forks

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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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Obituary: Alden E. Habacon – A rising star fades

Canada News

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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Learn Philippines Heritage Language

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Education

Vancouver, B.C. Using history, arts and culture The University of British Columbia and NPC3 ( National Pilipino Canadian Cultural Centre) are joining forces to launch a heritage language course beginning next month. The program will use history, culture and the arts to learn about the heritage language according to organizers Professor Leonora Angeles , Erie

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