Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
Hello dear readers, We’re now in the month of September and the leaves are starting to fall. There are still some days full of sunshine so we can still enjoy those days. Almost all of the community events are now over and the students are back to school. Parents are now busier that [...]
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Winter Safety: Sledding and Snow Safety

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Providing More Options for Citizenship Applicants from Ontario

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Ottawa, January 29, 2014 — As of January 30, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will accept certificates from individuals who complete Ontario’s provincial language training program as proof of language ability for the purpose of applying for citizenship, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris [...]

Health Benefits of Coconut

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The 3 F’s (Filipinos, Food & Fellowship)

By Heather Patrao
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Eulogy for our beloved Tita Olga

by C.K.

I’m Connie Agbayani De Jesus Kriaski, better known to TIta Olga’s as Chona. I am a the oldest daughter to Ludivina Agbayani De Jesus, Tita Olga’s younger sister.
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Attrap Reves, France
This extraordinary bubble hotel lets you sleep comfortably but still feel like a part of nature and the night sky.

Hotel de Glace, Canada
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Red Deer Reports: Diaspora

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ravelo
As the first “early settler” of Red Deer, Gaetz’s soul is certainly welcoming Arnold as the “latest settler” (landed immigrant) to the city of hope, happiness and dreams…
“Welcome to Red Deer!”
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Golden Generations Valentines Party

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The Other Side

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