Category: Local News
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It’s all fun and games at the Foreign Workers Cooperative Launch
Despite having organized a series of events in the recent past, the members of the Foreign Workers Cooperative decided to launch the group officially by doing something original: they hosted a Filipino Heritage Games Day, or ‘Laro ng Lahi’ at the Hawthorne Park in Surrey, BC. Each of the Coop’s five committees — Admin &…
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“PAHIRAMAN NG BAYAN” TUGON SA PANGANGAILANGAN – onefilcoop
ALAM BA NINYO na dito sa BC ay umiiral pa rin ang sistemang five/six (5/6) sa mga pautang? Hindi kapanipaniwala dahil napakalayo na natin sa Pilipinas pero kung tayo ay magtatanung-tanong sa ating mga kakilala at kaibigan ay sasabihin nilang mayroon dito niyan. Yes, may ilan tayong kababayan na biktima pa rin sa “kapit sa…
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MORE FILIPINO ASSOCIATIONS JOINING UFCABC
Building on its strong momentum, the United Filipino Canadian Associations in B.C. is poised for further growth. Several associations in and outside Metro Vancouver have expressed strong interest in joining the ranks of organizations that currently comprise UFCABC. The UFCABC was the successor of the Pista ng Bayan Society that was co-chaired by the Philippine…
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BEWARE : Phone Tax Scam Still Making the Rounds
Up to this date, many are still victimized… BBB Still Getting Plenty of Calls over Income Tax Phone Scam. 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…
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Elder Abuse to be Spotlighted at MOSAIC of Seniors Event
(Burnaby BC) Over 300 seniors, their families, and caregivers are expected to attend the 4th Annual MOSAIC of Seniors event on Saturday, August 22nd from 10am–3pm at the Bonsor Recreation Complex in Burnaby. The free event will feature West African, Filipino and Taiwanese international folk dance performances, stage presentations on elder abuse, community resource tables…
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Thousands Party in 2015 Pinoy Fiesta:Unang Hirit sa Tag-init
The 2015 Pinoy Fiesta celebration was as hot and vibrant as this record-setting summer season. The pride of the Filipino community, Pinoy Fiesta: Unang Hirit sa Tag-init drew thousands of revelers at the Memorial South Park in Vancouver on August 9. About 70 booths from different organizations and businesses opened at the park to welcome…
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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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Google Doc Phishing Scam Warning: Even BBB Affected
Vancouver, BC – Despite the fact your local BBB does double duty raising public awareness about scams, even it gets targeted once in a while. While it’s not a new scam, the Google Drive and Drop Box email continues to make the rounds. “My BBB email account is the latest to get hit by this…
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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…