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 October 2016

Lifestyle changes that may help prevent cancer

Experts believe that one-third to one-half of all cancers can be prevented.
That’s because there are certain things about our lifestyles—our daily habits—that can make us more likely to get cancer. Here are some steps you can take today to help prevent cancer:

Quit smoking.
Eat well.
Stay at a healthy weight.
Stay active.
Protect your skin.
Drink alcohol wisely.
Practice safe sex.
Get [...]

Remembering Miriam through her words

METRO MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago passed away Thursday morning after years of battling lung cancer. She was 71.
Santiago was so known for her fiery speeches and sharp quips that the word “feisty” was a favorite adjective that journalists used to describe her.
Throughout her career, she had earned many monikers.
She was called Asia’s “Iron Lady” [...]

Grieving husband says praises for Miriam came too late

MANILA – For Narcisco “Jun” Santiago, the husband of former senator Miriam Defensor, praises for his beloved wife have come too late.
Speaking for the first time since Miriam’s death, a teary-eyed Santiago said people have only started to send kind words and express their love for the senator now that she is gone.
“Nalulungkot ako dahil [...]

Why Montana?

I am sure by now you have heard enough from me about Montana, Montana, Montana! Through the monthly column I used to write for Pinoy Times and various articles and beautiful photos – you would think that Montana is Heaven on Earth!
I have lived and traveled throughout most of Canada, from Toronto to Vancouver and [...]

City brews up recycling for paper coffee cups

Paper coffee cups are now accepted for recycling in City Blue Carts
http://newsroom.calgary.ca/
Calgarians can now look forward to a takeout cup of coffee – and be able to recycle their paper coffee cup afterward. “We are pleased to start accepting paper coffee cups for recycling in the Blue Cart program and at community recycling depots,” says [...]

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