Mississauga, ON – The vibrant heart of Cooksville is set to come alive once again with the “Taste of Cooksville Street Festival” on Dundas Street between Hurontario and Camilla. Join us for a day of community, culture, and culinary adventures on September 16, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. …
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Celebrate Tree Month in Brampton this September!
BRAMPTON, ON (September 1, 2023) – Join the City of Brampton for Tree Month, sponsored by CN, and celebrate our green city and its beautiful trees! The City and its partners will host a variety of programs and events throughout the month of September to celebrate Tree Month and encourage …
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By Alfie Kwong Book Reading Participants – – Spike Yabut, mc; Tom Firme, Tess, and Alfie On the second death anniversary of Marella, the daughter of our dear friend Tessie “Bubut” Francisco Dichupa, I was treated to an afternoon soiree of reading from her latest book, (co-authored with Marella), Art …
Read More »Beauty from Ashes
After more than six months of writing, re-write, edits, and incorporating comments from reviewers, my book finally saw Amazon light in July, 2023. It’s listed on all the websites around the world. In Canada, it’s more convenient to use Amazon.ca. Just to make sure you have the correct “Controlled Burn” …
Read More »All Filipino Team Dominates Men’s Relay
Filipino-Canadian Triathlon Club or FILCANTRI is the first and biggest Triathlon Club in Canada made up mostly of Filipinos passionate about the challenging sports of triathlon. On July 23rd, 2023, at the 10th Toronto Triathlon Festival, Team FILCANTRI, in an emphatic fashion, won the Men’s Relay. The distance, which covers …
Read More »Rising Star Mike Cabato Lights Up the Canadian Boxing Scene
Michael Cabato, the emerging sensation in Canadian boxing and a proud representative of the Filipino-Canadian community, continues to thrill audiences with his extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication. As a former Canadian national junior amateur champion, Mike has been leaving an indelible mark in the sport, gaining admiration from fans nationwide. …
Read More »LBC Embraces Sports – Golf, Badminton, Basketball and Many More
In keeping with its corporate philosophy, LBC, the Philippines’ premier cargo-forwarding business, remains steadfast in the development of sports around the communities it serves. For instance, in the Greater Toronto area (GTA), LBC is the principal sponsor of the annual interleague golf tournament where half a dozen golf clubs in …
Read More »Filipino-Canadian Kian Terrado, top powerlifter in the 74kg weight class
Kian Terrado is a 21-year-old Filipino-Canadian athlete, a #1 ranked national powerlifter in the 74kg weight class. Kian is more than his athletic achievements, he is a pillar in his community, continuously helping the younger generations upcoming in the sport. Athletics, however, is only part of the story of Kian’s …
Read More »Brampton Celebrates Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day in Brampton! Enjoy family-friendly activities, main stage performances presented by CIBC Global Money Transfer, and a spectacular fireworks display presented by Tim Hortons. Starting at noon, take a bounce on one of the many different large inflatable rides, games and slides! Spend the day enjoying all that Chinguacousy Park …
Read More »La Vida Local On The Amazon, The Sequel
No es cierto que la gente deja perseguir sus sueños porque envejece, envejece porque deja de perseguir suenos. (It isn’t true that people stop chasing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop chasing dreams.) – Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Read Part 1 of this adventure: Sampling La Vida Local …
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