Category: Local News
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Minister Fast Announces Trade Mission to Philippines
Supporting Canadian businesses to boost exports and create jobs Vancouver, British Columbia – International Trade Minister Ed Fast announces that he will lead a trade mission to Manila and Cebu, Philippines, from May 24 to 28, 2015, accompanied by Senator Tobias Enverga Jr. Minister Fast made the announcement while participating in a round table with…
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Senator Enverga welcomes announcement of President Benigno S. Aquino III state visit
Ottawa – Today, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced the State visit to Canada of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, to take place in early May. “It is with great pride that I share this news with my fellow kababayans here…
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NDP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION ON SURREY GANG CRISIS
OTTAWA – The Conservative government’s silence on the issue of escalating gang violence in Surrey continues to put communities at risk. “The federal government has an obligation here – why bother having a Minister for Public Safety if they have no intention of prioritizing public safety?” asked NDP MP Jinny Sims (Newton—North Delta). “People are…
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Keeping Vancouver Spectacular for 20 years
Keep Vancouver Spectacular (KVS), a litter clean-up program, celebrates its 20th year. This year, a special emphasis is on thanking the thousands of volunteers who have taken to the streets to keep our city beautiful for those who live here and visit. “Our clean streets are a leading reason that Vancouver is considered one of…
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Philippine President Aquino To Visit Canada in May
Philippine President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is scheduled to visit Canada in May. In addition to Ottawa, Aquino is expected to stop in cities where the Filipino population is heavily concentrated, like Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Aquino’s visit is going to be the latest high-profile visit by a foreign leader in the run-up to the…
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with FILIPINO PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the news that Benigno Aquino III, President of the Philippines, will visit Canada in early May. President Aquino’s bilateral visit to Canada will provide an opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm the close relationship between Canada and the Philippines, based on strong people-to-people ties. Discussions between…
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5% Cap Sought On Remittance Fees
VICTORIA – Jane Shin, New Democrat spokesperson for multiculturalism and immigration, introduced legislation on Wednesday that would eliminate fee gouging when sending money overseas. “A great number of hardworking British Columbians send money internationally to support their loved ones,” said Shin. “Remittances are widely used by Canadians to help out friends or family members in…
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Maria Nieves Santos-Greaves Finalist in RBC Immigrant Awards
Surrey Hearing Care President Maria Nieves Santos-Greaves has been chosen as one of the top 75 shortlisted for the seventh annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2015. To make it to the final 25 is a combination of judges scoring as well online votes from the public. Canadian Immigrant magazine which is the main…
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PHILVETS MEMORIAL & CULTURAL SOCIETY OF BC
(originally the Philippine War Veterans & Ex-Servicemen Society of B.C) celebrated Bataan Day- A Day of Valor “Araw ng Kagitingan” on April 5. 2015 at the Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C. It was a “one of a kind celebration” in honor of the defenders of Bataan and the survivors of the infamous…