Jollibee opens 1st Saskatchewan location in Regina
The opening of Jollibee’s new location, at 2830 Quance St. in Regina, had people lining up for hours Continue reading
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Stem cell donor found for Calgary teen suffering rare diseases: family
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
In a Facebook post published Friday, the Mance family called the news a “Christmas miracle.” Continue reading
‘Needle in a haystack’: Stem cell drive seeks match for man with 2 rare forms of cancer
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Martin Lintag is Filipino. Just one per cent of registered stem cell donors in Canada share his ethnicity. Continue reading
Winnipeg woman relieved as family in Philippines safe after typhoon
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
One Winnipeg woman is relieved to hear her family is safe in the Philippines after Typhoon Mangkhut rocked the country over the weekend. Continue reading
Filipino-focused supermarket to occupy part of former Sears space in Garden City
A new Filipino grocer is coming to Winnipeg, and it will be built in Garden City Shopping Centre’s old Sears space. Continue reading
Filipino community to heat up Winnipeg Blue Bombers game day
It’s Filipino Cultural Night on Saturday at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game and it’s more than the weather bringing the heat. Continue reading
Festival celebrates growing Filipino community in Edmonton
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
An Edmonton festival, which is in its third year, marks an opportunity to celebrate Filipino culture and heritage. Continue reading
Businessman accused of bilking Filipino workers pleads guilty in Halifax court
He allegedly counselled the workers to lie about their wages if they wanted to stay in Canada – with some working for as low as $3.13 per hour. Continue reading
Foreign workers’ long wait for Halifax businessman’s fraud trial almost over
The Canada Border Services Agency alleges that 28 temporary foreign workers were a victim of Mantolino’s offences. Continue reading
Tagalog language used more than ever in Saskatchewan
Since 2011, Saskatchewan has witnessed a 123 per cent increase in the Filipino language Tagalog. Continue reading