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Catch the Summer Vibes
The heat is on! The weather is finally becoming more and more conducive to the season’s vibes. Concerts are starting to grace again the stages of Winnipeg. On May 3, the Philippine-based band Gigi
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Fun & Fitness at FSGW Hall
The Filipino Seniors Group of Winnipeg (FSGW) hosted Sports Fest 2024 featuring popular games including pool, darts, chess and Filipino Sungka. The efforts promoted socialization, health living and physical activities. From L-R, Atoy Gerona,
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Skating Towards Success: QPAM’s Adult Learn to Skate Program
An important and transformative program is gaining momentum, changing lives one glide at a time. The QPAM Adult Learn to Skate Program, generously supported by the Manitoba Arts, Culture, and Sport Fund, has become
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Hiring a Licensed Immigration Consultant: A Must for Your Journey to Canada
Bagong Bayan: Navigating New Horizons Introducing “Bagong Bayan,” a groundbreaking column dedicated to exploring the vibrant mosaic of immigrant experiences and the transformative journey towards building a new homeland in Canada. In each issue,
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Music In Our Hearts, Sold-Out Pre-Valentine’s Concert
Musica Singers held another sold-out concert on February 10th at Pauline Boutal Amphitheatre, Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Boulevard in Winnipeg. Enthusiastic concertgoers filled the almost 300-seat amphitheatre as Musica Singers and Musically Yours
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FMAACI’s Filipino Canadian Folk Fest, Ten Years of Music and Service
By Levy Abad After ten years of existence, the Filipino Music and Arts Association of Canada Inc. (FMAACI) successfully launched one of its programs, the Filipino Canadian Folk Music Festival at the FSG Winnipeg
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Newcomer Filipino Nurses Welcomed to Friendly Manitoba at a House Party
by Leila Castro It was one year ago when Jon Reyes, the then Minister of Labor and Immigration, traveled to the Philippines to oversee the recruitment of Filipino nurses to work in Manitoba. Last
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Festival Du Voyageur 2024
The 55th Annual Festival du Voyageur is set to bring unparalleled festive spirit to Parc du Voyageur from February 16 to 25, 2024! This year, we’re elevating the celebration with more vibrancy and enthusiasm,
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Innovative Flavors Lead to Victory: Block & Blade Crowned Winner in 2024 Fried Chicken Fest
Block & Blade Restaurant and Bar was heralded as the first-place winner in this year’s culinary competition, marking a step up from their second-place finish the previous year. The establishment’s entry, “Bring The Beet
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Cultural Blossoms: Winnipeg’s Fleurs De Villes Brings Filipino Fiesta to Life
By Johnny Cantiveros How does one capture the richness of the Filipino culture in one display? How can it inspire people who have never been to the Philippines to be curious about its traditions
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