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Canada cuts immigration targets amid backlash against newcomers
Canada is slashing immigration levels in the face of rising negative public opinion about new arrivals. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on October 24, 2024 announced cuts to the number of permanent residents to be accepted by the country starting in 2025. The Quebec MP also ...
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Statement from Premier David Eby
Premier David Eby issued the following statement: “Based on today’s final vote count, and pending judicial recounts, British Columbians have asked our BC NDP team to lead our province for a third time. It is an incredible honour and a huge responsibility. We are listening to the message voters ...
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UAPBC British Columbia Chapter 13th Anniversary and Induction Ceremony
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) British Columbia Chapter marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 13th Anniversary with a grand induction ceremony for the officers ( FY 2024-25 ) and its new members. The event was held on October 5 at the Whistler Ballroom A of ...
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Choreographer Gabrielle Tumaneng makes her mark in “Gaby”
The short documentary “Gaby” opens with a young Vancouver choreographer fluidly and effortlessly practising urban dance moves in front of a floor-to-ceiling mirror. In a voice-over, Gabrielle Tumaneng describes her artform as “the visual representation of how someone interprets a song”. “Dance allows people to watch a song unfold ...
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‘Lavender Fields’ finale: Last 10 days promise explosive twists, emotional moments
MANILA — Dreamscape Entertainment’s hit series “Lavender Fields” is set to conclude its story with explosive twists and turns during its final 10 days. During the finale media conference on Monday, lead stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Janine Gutierrez, Jericho Rosales, and Jolina Magdangal shared their insights on the much-anticipated ...
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Carlo Aquino recounts how he bagged his role in ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’
Carlo Aquino opened up about his journey into bagging his role in the upcoming Filipino adaptation of It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. The actor admitted that he was initially hesitant to accept the role. “Ayaw ko kasing gawin dahil takot na takot ako dun sa Its Okay to ...
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Mable Courtesy Call
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Respect the Constitution, Palace tells ex-president
MALACANANG yesterday said former President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte should respect the Constitution ...
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Carry-On (PG)
Running time: 1h 59m Bon Voyage! We all know travel can be unpredictable. So many factors can lead to delays – or worse – when going on a trip. Whether it’s the weather, a mechanical breakdown or some other unscheduled event it may add to both the anxiety and ...
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The Room Next Door (PG)
Last Rites! Death is hard. No one likes to die or be sick. Feel the pain of a person in pain in The Room Next Door. Settle in for quite the ride as Sony Pictures Classics and Mongrel Media present a serious look at a serious subject that sooner ...
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Vic Sotto to file legal complaint against director Darryl Yap
Veteran TV host and comedian Vic Sotto is set to file a formal legal complaint against controversial filmmaker Darryl Yap over the teaser for Yap’s upcoming movie, The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma. The film is based on the life of the late actress Pepsi Paloma, whose tragic story has ...
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Boxers Petecio, Villegas to receive special recognition at PSA Awards Night
MANILA — After two medals for the Philippines in the Paris Olympics, boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will receive a special recognition in the 2024 San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night. The two boxers will be recognized with the President’s Award by the country’s oldest media ...
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Nowhere to Go But UP: The Redemption of UP’s Fighting Maroons
(2024 December 15). Vancouver, CA – In a tale defined by resilience, determination, and the will to overcome adversity, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons clinched the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Basketball Championship with a hard-fought 66-62 victory over the De La Salle University Green Archers. The ...
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Pinoy jins bag 2 silvers, 8 bronzes in world tilt
THE Smart/MVPSF Philippine taekwondo squad won two silver and eight bronze medals in the recent 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong. The partnership of Justin Kobe Macario and Juvenile Faye Crisostomo came through with a near-flawless performance to finish second in the freestyle over 17-years category, and ...
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Nuncio warns against telling lies
Pope Francis’ representative to the Philippines said truthfulness is key to peace and harmony, urging the faithful to avoid telling lies. Presiding over the third day of the Novena Mass at Quiapo Church in honor of the Black Nazarene on Thursday, Archbishop Charles Brown told devotees, “By loving the ...
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What’s at stake for BBM, Sara in 2025 midterm elections
On May 12, some 68 million voters will cast their ballots in the 2025 midterm elections in the Philippines. Up for grabs are more than 18,000 positions. These cover 12 senators, 254 district representatives, 63 party-list representatives, and 17,942 governors, provincial board members, mayors, and councillors. The exercise will ...
