Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
It was 22 years ago when I arrived in Canada and chose Calgary, Alberta to be my home. Leaving my family and friends behind, it was a new adventure for me to be in a new country without knowing anyone. That was the time I looked for a Filipino community paper and never found any, [...]
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NEWS FROM December 2011

OSOYOOS, THE WINE COUNTRY……

TRAVEL REVIEW BY C.K.
It was almost later part of the summer of 2011 when my family decided to take the long drive to Osoyoos, BC, the wine capital of the Okanagan. It was no doubt a long drive from home, it almost took us 12 hours to reach our destination. But we definitely enjoyed the [...]

Is Calgary Getting A Fair Deal?

by MP Devinder Shory
Through P3 Canada, there were approximately $24 billion worth of applications (including Calgary’s) received for approximately $1.25 billion in available funding. Calgary’s application in this particular recent case was unsuccessful.
However, there are many different streams for federal funding, and YES, in spite of a cynical campaign to blatantly twist the facts,
Calgary HAS [...]

Canadian Citizenship Not for Sale

Canadian Citizenship Not for Sale : Minister Kenney Provides Update of Investigations Into Citizenship Fraud
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Dec. 9, 2011) – The Government of Canada is now investigating 6,500 people from more than 100 countries
for fraudulently attempting to gain citizenship or maintain permanent resident status, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
“Canadian citizenship [...]

Travelaero Tips

December travel can be hectic between the crowded airports and inclement weather. Here are travel tips to ease your chaotic Christmas holiday and help your journey be as safe and smooth as possible.
Think ahead. Be prepared for flight delays and complete confusion that inevitably ensues this time of year.
Confirm your flight. Call your travel planner, [...]

Alberta Health Services – THE FACTS ON FALLS FOR SENIORS

Did you know falls are the most common cause of injury for seniors?

1 in 3 seniors will fall each year.
Half of all seniors who fall do so more than once.
Almost half of all seniors who fall hurt themselves.
Even without an injury, a fall can make you worry and reduce your activity.
Most falls happen in [...]

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