Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
by CK This morning when I woke up, I noticed that some leaves in our tree in the backyard are starting to turn yellow and I told myself, what an early sign. For sure we have our nice days numbered as Fall is soon approaching. I love the color of Fall because it feels so refreshing [...]
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More Federal Skilled Workers for Canada in 2012

Ottawa, November 3, 2011 – The Government of Canada is planning to welcome more federal skilled workers in 2012, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program ( FSWP ) remains the principal avenue for permanent immigration to Canada. In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada ( CIC ) plans to [...]

Government of Canada to cut backlog and wait times for family reunification

Phase I of Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification
Ottawa, November 4, 2011 — The Government of Canada is taking immediate action to cut the backlog and wait times for sponsored parents and grandparents, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
Currently, more than 165,000 parents and grandparents who have applied to become permanent residents [...]

Travelaero – WINTER TRAVEL TIPS

TRAVELAERO TIPS-NOVEMBER

Traveling by air in winter requires advance planning, for the risks of weather delays and flight cancellations are high. However, if you decide to travel this winter, here are some tips to help you prepare for emergencies
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
BOOK EARLY. I always advise clients to purchased tickets at least three to four months prior [...]

OMEGA-3 FATS

What are Omega-3 fats?
Omega-3 fatty acids, also known as “omega-3 fats”, are important nutrients for our health. Omega-3 fats refer to three fats. They are:

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

Why are omega-3 fats important?
Research on the many health [...]

PLAYTIME – PUTTING FUN INTO FITNESS

My wife and I were recently blessed with the arrival of identical twin boys! A total life changer!! I already have a four year old daughter, but yet I still feel the need to step up as a father, husband and a role-model for my family. I want to show my children that “active [...]

When is truth a fiction?

by Pastor Nilo Briones (Jesus Word of Life International Church)
Truth is stronger and far better than fiction, as proverbially said. Some would prefer traditions as against to truth. But where can we source out the truth? In these days of loose conviction that some would claim that there is no absolute truth, and such is [...]

UNDAS

by: Glynn Galla
In the Philippines, celebrating Halloween is quite different. Lots of things that we practise as a filipinno that can never be seen here in Canada. When I was still back home I remember 2 days before the All Souls Day, me and few of my cousins went to the cemetery to clean the [...]

Pinoy To Ano’ng Say Mo?

How do you celebrate Halloween Night – The Pinoy Way?
by Estrella “Tatsky” Gascon-Delos Reyes

Jan Remel Cortez – Calgary, AB

Offering flowers
“Every Halloween dumadalaw kami sa puntod ng Mga kamag anak naming namatay. Magsisindi ng Kandila at magdadala ng bulaklak para sa pagalala g pagmamahal namin. Tuwing halloween din lagi naming inaabangan [...]

KofC and Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Typing Day

by: Estrella “Tatsky” Gascon-Delos Reyes
It was a fair sunny day on Saturday the 5th of November, when the All-Filipino Knights Of Columbus joint forces with the Canadian Blood Services in their efforts to raise awareness on blood donation. The event took place at the Marlborough Community Centre in the NE and everyone was invited to [...]

PINOYS IN ACTION

K of C – All Filipino Council 14767
By: Bro. Carlos “Bing” Gascon & Bro. Hardy del Castillo
The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society provides a number of programs that supplement the activities of the Park, preserve the history and ecology of this diverse ecosystem, and benefit the nearby communities. The Friends’ programs are focused [...]

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