Category: Local News
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Preparing for October’s Federal Election
The campaign blitz, distribution of signs and pamphlets, and door-knocking marked the officially kick-off of the start of the Federal election campaign several days ago. As Filipinos living and working in Canada, we are strongly encouraged to at least know the politicians running in the Federal election and what their positions are on issues important…
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City receives federal funding for Central Library and Seawall projects
Today the City of Vancouver welcomed federal funding for two key local infrastructure projects that play an important role in our community. Both the Stanley Park Seawall and the Vancouver Central Library will benefit from upgrades and rehabilitation, with $500,000 in federal support announced for each project. The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Member of Parliament…
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Surrey first BC city to install real time Travel Time Information System on major corridors
Surrey, BC – The City of Surrey will be the first municipality in the province to install a real time Travel Time Information System which will improve the flow of goods and vehicles within the region. The System will also provide data to the City’s Traffic Management Centre and the City of Surrey’s website. “This…
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Promoting our Pilipino Traditions – Our Common Responsibility
Parol making is one of our popular tradition that is dear to all Filipinos. Group together with Simbang Gabi, Christmas Carolling, Puto bung-bong, and Noche Buena, they make our Christmas celebration something to look forward to with excitement and eager anticipation. The Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS), realize the importance of preserving and promoting this…
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Get Ready to Party At Pinoy Fiesta 2015
Drawing thousands of revelers each year, Pinoy Fiesta: Unang Hirit sa Tag-init is once again sets to take Vancouver by storm on August 9th (Sunday). The celebration will be held at Memorial South Park along 41st Avenue and Windsor Street, Vancouver from 10:00am to 9:00pm. Filipino community is the third largest and the fastest growing…
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Canadian Ambassador: Garbage not Toxic
Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder said the garbage, which were stuffed inside container vans and shipped from Canada to a sanitary landfill in Tarlac, are not toxic wastes. Reeder said the Canadian Embassy, in cooperation with the Philippine government, is looking for solutions on how to dispose these waste materials. The Canadian envoy,…
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Publisher Hit for Undermining Efforts to Unite Community
The president of a new umbrella organization representing several Filipino groups criticized what he considers as an attempt to subvert efforts to forge unity in the community. Joel Castillo, who was elected as the founding president of the United Filipino Canadian Associations of B.C. (UFCABC), was reacting to an editorial published in the July 2015…
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B.C. Redesigns Provincial Nominee Program For New Workers and Entrepreneurs
The government of British Columbia has revamped its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNT is accepting applications again effective July 2, 2015. The PNP has reopened after a 90-day pause that allowed the PNP to be redesigned so the Province could maximize the impact of its allocation of 5,500 nominees from the federal government for…
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PROFIT SHARE AT PATRONAGE REFUND
Pagkatapos ng 6th Annual General Meeting noong nakaraang buwan ng Mayo ay ipinamahagi ng One Filipino Cooperative of BC sa lahat ng mga may-ari/ kasapi nito ang kinita sa taong 2014. Ang Profit Sharing ay isinasagawa at ipinamamahagi kada taon sa lahat ng may-ari batay sa halaga ng kinita ng koop. Ang halagang matatanggap ng…
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Phone Tax Scam Still Making the Rounds
Vancouver, BC – Every year BBB reminds British Columbians about Canadian income tax scams threatening to snatch away your tax return. Usually the scam involves an email phishing scheme designed to prey on those unaware of Canada Revenue Agency rules. Earlier this year BBB serving Mainland BC released information on just such an email scam…