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‘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... -
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... -
Edmonton celebrates Filipino community, culture and heritage
Jul 7, 2018by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News EDMONTON, CANADA — Hundreds of kababayans celebrate the annual fiesta at Borden Park. Now in its 3rd year, the two-day annual festival marks an opportunity to celebrate Filipino culture and heritage. Census... -
Celebrating inclusiveness and diversity at Western Canada Fashion Week
May 8, 2018EDMONTON, CANADA — The ice palace at west Edmonton mall was transformed into an elegant catwalk in this year’s Western Canada Fashion Week. The 25th season of Western Canada’s Fashion Week holds the nation’s longest-standing fashion weeks,... -
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... -
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... -
Cold weather, snow and ice castles form in Edmonton
Jan 18, 2018by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News EDMONTON — Edmonton, Canada has been experiencing extremely cold weather since December. Luckily for Edmontonians, this brings a surprising attraction at Hawrelak Park. The cold weather invited kababayans to visit a popular... -
Filipino temporary foreign workers hope to stay longer in Canada
Nov 22, 2017by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News EDMONTON — Many Pinoy temporary workers were desperate to stay longer in Canada, after the country implemented the 4-year rule in April 2015, banning temporary foreign workers from staying more than... -
Honorary PH consulate office closes in Edmonton, Canada
Oct 30, 2017Kababayans in Edmonton, Alberta are not happy with Esmeralda Agbulos, the Honorary Consul, office closure in the city, effective October 30. It means kababayans will now travel to the nearest city of Calgary for basic consular... -
Lone wolf terror attack during football game in Edmonton, Canada
Oct 2, 2017Kababayans in Edmonton, Canada were shocked to learn about separate incidents on Saturday, which the Royal Canadian Mounted Police declared a terror attack. The first attack occurred close to the Commonwealth Stadium where hundreds of people...
