Canada
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Recreational marijuana legal in Canada
Oct 18, 2018Recreational marijuana is now legal across Canada, making it the first G-7 country to do so, and the second country in the world next to Uruguay. The green light is on to buy and use recreational... -
Filipino-Canadian candidates on the ballot in Vancouver municipal elections
Oct 12, 2018In Metro Vancouver, advance polls have begun as a run-up to the BC municipal elections on October 20. Filipino-Canadian candidates for both local elections and school board trustees, including Cyrus Sy, Rod Belleza, Tommy Raguero, Erlinda Galanta,... -
Filipina face charges for protesting pipeline expansion project in British Columbia
Oct 9, 2018Filipino-Canadian Uni Urchin may be jailed because of her involvement in the protest against the Kinder Morgan Pipeline expansion project in Burnaby, British Columbia. Uni Urchin has been at the forefront of a B.C. First Nation... -
‘Historya’ exhibit takes visitors through an artistic timeline of Philippine history and independence
Oct 9, 2018ALBERTA — The story of the Filipino people is told in an exhibit held as part of the celebrations throughout the province during this year’s Alberta culture days. ‘Historya’ takes guests in a walk-through timeline of Philippine... -
Filipina caregiver, amputee, and marathon runner raises funds for prosthetics
Oct 5, 2018CALGARY, ALBERTA — Verna Marzo has always lived a healthy and active lifestyle since she came to Canada in 2001 as a caregiver. Through the years, she brought her sisters to Canada and even started her own... -
Filipino-Canadian author debuts novel at LiterASIAN festival
Oct 3, 2018VANCOUVER — A voice from the Filipino community was included among the notable Asian Canadian authors, who graced the sixth annual LiterASIAN festival. Vincent Ternida debuted his novel, “The Seven Muses of Harry Salcedo,” during the festival.... -
Canadian Border Services Agents raid home of immigration consultant in three-year investigation
Oct 2, 2018ALBERTA — Canadian Border Services Agents or CBSA raided the home and office of Carl Benito, a well-known Filipino-Canadian who was a former member of the legislative assembly now turned immigration consultant in Edmonton, Alberta. The... -
Pres. Trump addresses world leaders on drug problems, security, trade at UN assembly
Sep 25, 2018NEW YORK — President Donald Trump has taken his call to action against the global drug problem to the chambers of the United Nations on Monday. About 129 countries at the UN signed on to a US... -
Match 4 Martin: Stem cell donor needed for young Filipino in Canada
Sep 22, 2018VANCOUVER — A young Pinoy is battling two rare forms of blood cancer, as family and friends look for a stem cell donor that can help save his life. Martin Lintag, who was a bowler and coach,... -
Meet Vancouver’s Pinoy candidates for municipal elections
Sep 17, 2018VANCOUVER — Two candidates hope to represent the Filipino community, if they win in next month’s municipal elections in Vancouver. The housing crisis and affordability in Vancouver are two of the most contentious issues facing the candidates...
