Canada
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Canada’s Humboldt Broncos hockey team mourns after road accident kills 15, injures 14
Apr 17, 2018by Quay Evano, ABS-CBN News CALGARY, ALBERTA — Since April 6, Canada and the hockey world has been in deep mourning when the Humboldt Broncos hockey team figured in a road accident that resulted in the death... -
E. coli outbreak causes closure of Filipino restaurant in Alberta
Apr 16, 2018by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS CBN News EDMONTON — Restaurant Mama Nita’s Filipino Cuisine is now closed, amid an investigation by the Alberta Health Services for E. coli. In an email to BA over the weekend, senior media... -
Alberta and Saskatchewan Consul General returns to Manila
Apr 12, 2018by Quay Evano, ABS-CBN News The Filipino community in Alberta and Saskatchewan was saddened to learn Consul General Julius Torres is leaving Calgary by April 20 and will return to the department of foreign affairs in... -
Ontario’s premier visits first Jollibee in Toronto
Apr 12, 2018Jollibee’s first Toronto location continues to draw crowds out the door, with non-Filipinos joining the mix to see what the hype is all about. Even Ontario’s premier Kathleen Wynne paid a visit, greeted by Filipino... -
Canada ends permanent residency program for caregivers
Apr 10, 2018by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News EDMONTON — The recent announcement made by the Canadian government — that they will no longer accept applications for permanent residency from caregivers by November 2019 — has participants of this program... -
Filipino Canadian sculptor proposes for a Philippine Canadian monument in Vancouver
Apr 4, 2018by Marieton Pacheco, ABS-CBN News VANCOUVER — The Philippine Consulate in Vancouver recently turned into a mini art museum in celebration of women’s month, with the spotlight on Filipino Canadian sculptor, artist and author Ovvian Castrillo. Castrillo is... -
First Jollibee opens in Toronto
Apr 2, 2018by Rachelle Cruz, ABS-CBN News The much-awaited Jollibee restaurant finally opened the doors of its first Toronto location on Easter Sunday. Kababayans waiting for hours out in the cold were greeted by the famous jolly red... -
Toronto Filipino community concerns over sudden closure of Mabini Express, a money remittance company
Mar 26, 2018TORONTO, CANADA — Local police have started an investigation into complaints filed against Filipino-owned remittance company Mabini Express, after its sudden closure last month. In a statement, the York regional police department says it has received 35... -
Alberta’s youth empowerment program promotes Philippine culture, leadership
Mar 21, 2018by Quay Evano, ABS-CBN News CALGARY — The Filipino Fiesta Council of Calgary launched the youth empowerment program to keep the Philippine culture alive for young Filipinos in Alberta. “We are focusing on the arts, leadership and... -
Edmonton, Canada pushes for stronger policies protecting undocumented migrants, access without fear
Mar 16, 2018by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News Human rights groups in Edmonton are pushing for policies and measures for the city to uphold rights of undocumented migrants. Migrante Alberta says Edmonton is now home to a large...
