Light of hope flickering for ill nanny

Hermie Garcia
March 16, 2007

Will Canada fail Juana Tejada? TORONTO–The name Juana Tejada has suddenly become famous after a story about her appeared in the March 2, 2007 issue of the Toronto Star. But Tejada, a native of... Read more »

Ordinary Canadians want a $10 federal minimum wage

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March 16, 2007

TORONTO-A new poll shows that up to three out of four Canadians believe that the minimum wage should be at least $10 an hour. According to NDP MP Peggy Nash (Parkdale High Park), this is just one more... Read more »

Extrajudicial killings denounced in forums

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March 16, 2007

From left, Dr. Chandu Claver, Marie Hilao-Enriquez, Fr. Joe Dizon, Sharon Rose Joy Duremdez, Edwin Mercurio, Tenny Soriano, Hermie Garcia and Camille Cendana, at the Cusina restaurant on Sunday, March... Read more »

IMMIGRATION: Changes to foreign worker program welcomed

Guidy Mamann
March 16, 2007

Although there are more than a few Canadians who would deny that it exists, our business leaders are convinced that Canada is experiencing a massive labour shortage. In February, our federal government... Read more »

Don’t take no for an answer

Berto Volpentesta
March 16, 2007

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS AND VIEWS Every day thousands of decisions are being made by officers on behalf of Citizenship and Immigration Canada both inside and outside of Canada. Not all those decisions... Read more »

Crystal back in concert

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March 16, 2007

Versatile and dynamic singer/songwriter/composer. Crystal Sahagun is back again for another concert to benefit Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Thomas More Youth Group and Blessed John XXIII Church. Watch... Read more »

NOTEBOOK: FCT not ready to forgive and forget

Hermie Garcia
March 1, 2007

The tense atmosphere was unmistakable at the press conference called by the Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) last Sunday, Feb. 25 at the FCT building on Parliament St. At least during the question and answer... Read more »

FCT must be relevant to the community

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March 1, 2007

By Art Valladolid SOCIALIZING. At the press conference held by Filipino Center Toronto on Feb. 25. From left, Tess Cusipag, Imelda Abano, Marlene Mogado, a guest, Eddie and Marita Lee, and Linda Javier,... Read more »

Stop treating immigrants like second-class citizens – NDP

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March 1, 2007

OTTAWA–During Feb 19’s question period in the House of Commons, NDP Leader Jack Layton demanded answers from the Conservative government regarding the $18 million earmarked for offices and agencies... Read more »

Hamilton trade show in April

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March 1, 2007

February 25, 2007, Hamilton. Following on the heels of an overwhelmingly successful first trade show, the Hamilton Filipino Community Centre (HFCC) is organizing once again their biggest event for the... Read more »

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